Bengal

Four Years, Two Autopsies, Zero Accountability: The Battle for IITian Faizan Ahmed

Four years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's death, no arrests have been reported despite a court-ordered SIT investigation. Two autopsies changed the course of the case, but his mother, Rehana Ahmed, continues to fight for justice and accountability.

Bengal

The Right to Vote Is Not a Favour: Kolkata Convention Raises Alarm Over Electoral Exclusion

At a civil rights convention in Kolkata, Prashant Bhushan, Justice Abhay Mahadev Thipsay and Apoorvanand raised concerns over voter exclusion, restrictions on peaceful protest and threats to civil liberties. APCR also launched a legal-aid helpline and a voter name-restoration initiative in West Bengal.

Bengal

Taken From Home, Heard From Bangladesh: Bengal Man’s Family Seeks Answers

Months after Abdul Rahim was allegedly detained in Uttar Dinajpur, his family heard his voice from Bangladesh. Two phone calls brought relief that he was alive, but also raised a frightening question: how did a man taken into custody in Bengal cross the border?

Bengal

Suspected Cattle Thieves or Victims of Mob Justice? Two Dead, Survivors Arrested in Siliguri

Two men were killed and three critically injured after a mob allegedly attacked five travellers in Siliguri over suspected cattle theft. Police arrested the three survivors and seven others in connection with the violence, while questions remain over what triggered the attack.

Bengal

On the Voter Roll After SIR, Yet Picked Up by Police: Bengal Family of Four Detained as ‘Bangladeshis’

A Murshidabad family says four members, including a 16-year-old, were detained as alleged Bangladeshis despite two reportedly voting in 2026 and Dablu Saikh’s name surviving SIR. MASUM has questioned the nationality verification process and sought an independent probe into their alleged pushback.

Dhaka is now the hub for Bengali language, says Amitav Ghosh

Bengal

ScribeShah - January 14, 2019

Kolkata: In his latest book The Great Derangement, Climate Change and the Unthinkable, the Jnanpith Award 2018 winner, author Amitav Ghosh talks about the...

Bengali poet attacked by right wing extremists in Silchar, event cancelled

Bengal

ScribeShah - January 13, 2019

Kolkata: Poet Srijato Bandyopadhyay came back to Kolkata on Sunday morning after facing the wrath of Hindutva forces in Silchar, Assam. On Saturday, right-wing...

Amartya Sen says, We as humans have failed to fulfill our basic human responsibility to stand with the oppressed

Bengal

ScribeShah - January 7, 2019

Kolkata: Humanity is connected through our art and literature even though politics and geography divide us. That was the message sent out at a...

There was a time when Mamata was beaten, locked-up where she would study and appear for exam the next day

Bengal

Shabina Akhtar - December 17, 2018

Kolkata: Did you know that Mamata Banerjee, the present Chief Minister of West Bengal, detested CPI (M) to such an extent that she never...

Didi, is a biography and not hagiography, it has several untold stories of Mamata Banerjee: Author Shutapa Paul

Bengal

ScribeShah - December 9, 2018

Kolkata/Delhi: Journalist-turned-author Shutapa Paul in her debut book, Didi, The Untold Mamata Banerjee chooses to pen the achievements, shortcoming and what it took to...

Kolkata Witnesses Largest Rally In Recent Times Called By United Left To Save Constitution and Secularism

Bengal

ScribeShah - December 6, 2018

Kolkata: Never-ending serpentine-like lines comprising the sea of humans comprising the common man, who came from different walks of life. Middle aged men and...

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“We Will Not Sign”: Neha Bora Rejects Peace Bond as Delhi HC Orders Disclosure of Evidence

Aakash - October 24, 2026

AISA President Neha Moves Delhi High Court Against Peace Bond Notice, Alleges Police Intimidation

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Aggression: Is There More to His Tribal Protest Than Meets the Eye?

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Congress Doubles Down on ‘Regime Change’ Calls as BJP Targets SIR Protests

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Four Years, Two Autopsies, Zero Accountability: The Battle for IITian Faizan Ahmed

Bengal

INDIA Bloc Escalates Anti-SIR Fight, Seeks Early SC Hearing as Defects Cleared

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“We Will Not Sign”: Neha Bora Rejects Peace Bond as Delhi HC Orders Disclosure of Evidence

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Neha Bora has refused to sign a peace bond, calling it an attempt to curb dissent. The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to disclose the material against the AISA president and ensure natural justice before any bond order. AISA has also alleged threats against her outside Mandir Marg Police Station.

AISA President Neha Moves Delhi High Court Against Peace Bond Notice, Alleges Police Intimidation

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AISA president Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a peace bond notice issued by Delhi Police under the BNSS. The student organisation alleges police intimidation and a crackdown on peaceful protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and the rollback of SIR

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Aggression: Is There More to His Tribal Protest Than Meets the Eye?

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s protest against the demolition of tribal homes in Madhya Pradesh has exposed tensions with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Disputes over farmers’ demands and the Ladli Behna scheme have added to speculation about BJP leadership dynamics.

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The Right to Vote Is Not a Favour: Kolkata Convention Raises Alarm Over Electoral Exclusion

Taken From Home, Heard From Bangladesh: Bengal Man’s Family Seeks Answers

Suspected Cattle Thieves or Victims of Mob Justice? Two Dead, Survivors Arrested in Siliguri

On the Voter Roll After SIR, Yet Picked Up by Police: Bengal Family of Four Detained as ‘Bangladeshis’

AISA President Neha Moves Delhi High Court Against Peace Bond Notice, Alleges Police Intimidation

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Aggression: Is There More to His Tribal Protest Than Meets the Eye?

Congress Doubles Down on ‘Regime Change’ Calls as BJP Targets SIR Protests

Four Years, Two Autopsies, Zero Accountability: The Battle for IITian Faizan Ahmed

INDIA Bloc Escalates Anti-SIR Fight, Seeks Early SC Hearing as Defects Cleared

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