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CBI is not a limb of Centre, Union government tells Supreme Court

CBI independent, no control by Centre: Union govt. in SC; West Bengal govt. says CBI cannot ignore its 2018 notification withdrawing consent for probe.

The Hindu

Daily Dose Ep 1501: SC push to trials against MPs, MLAs, Bihar’s new quota law

Nikita Singh brings you the news from Bihar, Delhi, West Bengal, and Jerusalem.

Newslaundry

West Bengal ration scam: 30% PDS for priority households diverted says ED

Mr. Mallick who was Minister in the Food and Supplies Department from 2011-21 will remain in ED custody till November 12.

The Hindu

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NIA arrests 44 alleged human traffickers after searches across 10 States, UTs

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

The Hindu

Visva-Bharati V-C ends tenure with a caustic letter to Mamata

Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty's tenure at Visva-Bharati, marked by confrontation with detractors, ends Nov 8. He claims to have enjoyed his term, despite criticism from West Bengal CM and others. The Central Govt-run university is the only one in the state, with PM as Chancellor. Chakrabarty praised PM Modi for UNESCO…

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West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari writes to governor on TMC leader Akhil Giri's 'scandalous' remarks

KOLKATA/KANTHI: Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday wrote to governor C V Ananda Bose, urging strong action against minister of state for correctional homes Akhil Giri for “badmouthing” persons holding high constitutional offices, including the President.

The Times of India

Arrested W.B. Minister’s ED custody extended by seven days

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick's ED custody extended by seven days in connection with alleged ration scam. CM Mamata Banerjee refutes corruption allegations, claims she hasn't taken a single cup of tea as a favour.

The Hindu

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The tussle between West Bengal government and Tata Motors in Singur | Explained

An arbitration panel has directed the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation to compensate Tata Motors for the loss of investments in the Singur Nano manufacturing plant. We examine the background and progress of the case.

The Hindu

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s ‘wrong treatment at hospital’ remarks sparks political row

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks that her infection had become “septic” because of wrong treatment has triggered a political row with leaders of Opposition parties raising questions on the medical infrastructure of the State government.

The Hindu

Mamata defends her government’s role in WB ration scam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended her government in the alleged ration scam

The Hindu

BJP trying to arrest leaders of all Opposition parties before 2024, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said she would not comment on the jurisdiction of the Central investigation agencies but added that the whole world was watching at the treatment of Opposition leaders in India.

The Hindu

Central government likely to resolve MGNREGA tussle with West Bengal, pay dues

“The Central government is likely to resolve its impasse with West Bengal over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dues following an intervention by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose,” Raj Bhavan sources said.

The Hindu

West Bengal government mulling legal options as Opposition chides govt. over Tata Motors arbitral win

West Bengal govt. mulls legal options after Tata Motors win in arbitral proceedings; Opposition parties attack govt.; Tata Motors can recover ₹765.78 crore plus interest from WBIDC; Trinamool Congress govt. faces criticism\

The Hindu

Ration distribution scam: ED starts grilling arrested Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday commenced its interrogation of Jyoti Priya Mallick, a West Bengal minister who was arrested in connection with a purported multi-crore rupees ration distribution scandal.

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

The Hindu

Arrested WB Minister discharged from hospital, ED takes custody

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 27 and was hospitalised after falling unconscious inside a courtroom, was on Monday discharged from the private hospital.

The Hindu

Crores in accounts, fake companies and a maroon diary

The arrest of West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 27 over an alleged public distribution system (PDS) scam has sparked a political row and raised questions on what the irregularities are.

The Hindu

Worker from West Bengal died in elephant attack in Hassan

Dipak Ray, 54, from West Bengal, died after being attacked by an elephant in Belur taluk, Hassan. He was on his way to a shop when he encountered the elephant. Villagers are in fear due to the incident and 90 people have died in elephant attacks in the last 15…

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West Bengal: Pensioners will no more have to physically appear to submit life certificate from Nov 1

KOLKATA: From November 1 onwards, pensioners will no longer have to physically appear before the treasuries or banks to submit their life certificate to draw pension.

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Arrested by ED, TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged multicrore ration scam, was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday evening after complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, officials said on Saturday.

The Hindu

Arrested TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital after arrest in multicrore ration scam. ED team arrested Mallick in connection with corruption in public distribution system.

The Times of India

Ration scam: ED freezes bank accounts of arrested Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick and family members

KOLKATA: Shortly after the arrest of West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the multi-crore ration distribution scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) took action to freeze his bank accounts, as well as those belonging to his wife and daughter, and seized his mobile phones for forensic examination, according to…

The Times of India

Ration scam: Arrested Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick faints inside courtroom

KOLKATA: West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick who was arrested in connection with a money laundering case tied to an alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam, collapsed in an overcrowded courtroom during his appearance, according to an official.

The Times of India

'Ration scam': ED arrests Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in money laundering case

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested West Bengal Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in connection with a money laundering case related to an alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam in the state.

The Hindu

Can’t appear on October 31: Mahua Moitra tells ethics panel

Mahua Moitra, TMC MP, requests Ethics Committee to allow her to appear after November 5 due to prior engagements. She has written to the panel chairperson, expressing eagerness to defend herself against false accusations. She is busy till November 4 due to Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. She has…

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