Bengal

For 24 Years, He Guarded India’s Borders—Now He’s Standing In Line To Prove He’s A Citizen

At a hearing centre, elderly residents, families and a retired Army jawan queue for SIR scrutiny, facing missing records, paperwork hurdles and fear of exclusion while officials verify electoral histories

Proof of Citizenship? Amartya Sen and Millions in Bengal Face ‘Doubtful’ Voter Scrutiny

West Bengal’s SIR exercise flags lakhs of voters, including Amartya Sen, raising questions of legality and fairness. Experts Jawhar Sircar and Yogendra Yadav warn genuine voters may face harassment

From Banerjee to ‘Byneerjnzee’: AI Errors in Old Voter Rolls Haunt Bengal’s Electors

A Kolkata maid with Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID now faces a citizenship hearing as Bengal’s voter revision puts 1.67 crore electors under scrutiny amid multiple phases and mounting uncertainty.

Odisha Mob Attack Kills Bengal Migrant Worker, Family Alleges Identity-Based Lynching

Migrant workers from Murshidabad were allegedly attacked in Odisha after being accused of being “Bangladeshis” despite showing valid documents. One worker, Jewel Rana, succumbed to his injuries, while two others remain hospitalised. The lynching has renewed concerns over the safety of Bengali-speaking Muslim migrant workers in BJP-ruled states.

The Incident at Brigade and Bengal’s Uneasy Turn

On December 7, the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad organised a mass Gita recitation programme at Kolkata’s historic Brigade Parade...
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From YouTube Star to Social Hero: Teenager Wali Rahmani’s Mission to Empower Orphaned Kids

Kolkata: It rarely happens that someone who is a teenaged student takes up the responsibility of nurturing other children. But teenager Wali Rahmani, who...

I joined politics to make a difference in the lives of common people—Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata: Fashion Designer Agnimitra Paul, from Kolkata has also worked with Bollywood celebrities and is known for her social work. However, with her joining...

Jadavpur University students connect Harry Potter’s magical world with present India

Kolkata: All the Potterheads from Kolkata had assembled in great strength at Jadavpur University’s Alohomora – Unlock the Magic, to relive the memories of...

Magical world of Harry Potter recreated at Jadavpur University

Kolkata: The two-day Harry Potter extravaganza - Alohomora kicked off in style at Jadavpur University's Vivekananda Hall on Tuesday. The inaugural ceremony was followed...

Ramadan will not affect voting percentage of Muslims believe commoners

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West Bengal, the new den to exhibit your nationalism

Kolkata:  West Bengal, which always proud of its diverse culture has recently witnessed several clashes and riots between communities, and now it has also...
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