KOLKATA: Trinamool on Saturday urged the parents of the RG Kar rape-murder victim not to become “spokespersons” of political “conspirators”. The party also urged the parents not to become puppets of “restless political souls”.TMC, which had till now refrained from speaking out against the parents, chose to draw a line on Saturday when the victim’s…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) KOLKATA: Bengal government appealed the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case verdict in Calcutta high court on Tuesday, questioning the rationale behind a sessions court not treating the crime “rarest of rare” and sparing convict Sanjay Roy the death sentence.The victim’s parents, too, intend to appeal Sealdah additional sessions…
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: Amid concerns of internal discord within INDIA bloc, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday dismissed speculations of a rift, saying that the alliance remains intact. Speaking confidently about its cohesion, Yadav said, “The INDIA alliance is intact.”“The INDIA alliance was formed to unite regional parties…
Congress MP Manish Tewari (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manish Tewari pointed out on Saturday that the opposition alliance INDIA bloc was formed to “safeguard the soul of the country” and not merely to contest the Lok Sabha elections.His statement came amid growing concerns about the alliance’s coordination, voiced by Shiv Sena (UBT) MP…
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday termed as “unfounded” and “fabricated” the allegation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee that some of the 95 fishermen, released after over two months of detention there, were beaten up in custody.The reciprocal repatriation of 90 Bangladeshi fishermen or crew detained in India and 95 Indian fishermen or crew detained in…
‘Rolling out red carpet’: Giriraj Singh accuses Mamata govt of turning West Bengal into ‘nursery for Bangladeshi infiltrators’ (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Union minister Giriraj Singh criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, accusing her government of turning the state into a “nursery” for Bangladeshi infiltrators. Singh alleged that the state administration…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of aiding infiltrators to enter India to destabilise the state.Speaking at a public event, Banerjee charged the BSF with allowing entry through several border areas under its jurisdiction such as Islampur, Sitai and Chopra.She questioned the motives behind these actions,…
SANDESHKHALI: Lies get exposed one day, Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asserted Monday at her first Sandeshkhali rally since the unrest there over gang rape allegations before this LS poll, advising the area’s women not to trust “miscreants”.“Stay well, stay together,” she said, specifically reminding women they need not go “anywhere with anyone (to get…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday at the age of 92. Tributes poured in from across the nation, honoring his legacy and contributions to India’s development.President Draupadi Murmu paid tribute to former prime minister, highlighting his role in transforming India’s economy through his various public service positions.“Former…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Sandeshkhali on December 30, her first since massive and violent protests in the region amid sexual harassment allegations against TMC leaders.Mamata will attend a public distribution program on the island, which is located in the North 24 Parganas district, which borders the Sundarbans.Banerjee confirmed the…
