Murshidabad Tensions Ease After 200 Arrested Over Waqf Protests

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

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In the aftermath of violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, authorities have arrested more than 200 individuals. The clashes, which erupted on April 11, claimed three lives and left several areas scorched and vandalized. The unrest triggered a

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Murshidabad Erupts Over Waqf Act; 3 Dead, 118 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Murshidabad district in West Bengal witnessed severe unrest following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The demonstrations escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a father and son who were reportedly hacked to death by a mob in the Jafrabad area. Additionally, a person injured by gunfire in Samserganj succumbed […]

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Kolkata Teachers Protest Supreme Court Ruling on Job Terminations

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In Kolkata, hundreds of school teachers and non-teaching staff have taken to the streets in protest after the Supreme Court upheld a verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,753 individuals recruited through the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) process. The apex court’s decision reaffirmed a 2024 Calcutta High Court judgment, which declared the recruitment

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Bihar Storms Claim 19 Lives and Ravage Crops Across State

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

In a tragic turn of events, 19 people have lost their lives within 48 hours as powerful storms ripped through several districts of Bihar. The devastation has struck both human life and agriculture, with extensive crop damage reported across the region. Districts including Begusarai, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, and Gaya have been the worst […]

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Supreme Court Denies CBI Probe into West Bengal’s Teacher Recruitment

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the Calcutta High Court’s directive that had called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the West Bengal government’s decision to create supernumerary posts for teachers and non-teaching staff. This decision comes as a considerable relief to Chief Minister Mamata

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BJP Demands Resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a recent development in West Bengal’s political landscape, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP alleges that Banerjee’s administration has failed to maintain law and order in the state and accuses her of involvement in various controversies that warrant legal scrutiny. They

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Lok Sabha Confirms President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

The Lok Sabha has officially approved the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur following a statutory resolution. This move comes in the wake of months of unrest and ethnic violence that has plagued the state since 2023. The situation reached a breaking point in February 2025, when Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation, […]

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Supreme Court Cancels Appointment of 25,000 Teachers in West Bengal

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has set aside the appointment of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal, citing large-scale irregularities in the recruitment process conducted by the state’s School Service Commission. The bench observed that the entire process was marred by manipulation, forgery, and a clear breach of transparency, rendering

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Mamata Banerjee Rebukes BJP’s Religious Accusations in Assembly

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly refuted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempts to question her religious identity during a heated assembly session. She firmly declared, “I am a Hindu… don’t need certification from BJP,” countering allegations that her policies favor specific communities. Mamata Banerjee Defends Her Religious

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Violence Erupts in Manipur as ‘Free Movement’ Initiative Begins

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

In a significant development, Manipur witnessed renewed violence on the inaugural day of the ‘Free Movement’ initiative, aimed at restoring normalcy in the state. The initiative, directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sought to ensure unrestricted movement across all routes in the region starting March 8, 2025. Tensions escalated when a public bus en […]