West Bengal's government will mandate Bengali as the official language for all state government departments, including citizen services and digital platforms, from September 1, as announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Bengal is considering establishing a Special Investigation Agency (SIA) similar to the NIA, an Anti-Narcotics Task Force, and an Anti-Terrorist Squad, following a law-and-order review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata. The meeting also addressed border security, women's safety, and police modernization.
A luxury car parked on a Bengaluru footpath highlights India's widespread illegal parking problem, exacerbated by rapid vehicle ownership growth, inadequate infrastructure, lax enforcement, and a lack of civic sense. The issue impacts pedestrian safety and urban mobility, requiring a multi-faceted solution.
Three former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, filed nominations as BJP candidates for West Bengal's Rajya Sabha bypolls on July 24. Having resigned from TMC and the Upper House, they are set to return to Parliament on BJP tickets, with the BJP holding enough legislators to secure all three seats.
West Bengal's new government has replaced Mamata Banerjee's 'Khela Hobey Divas' on August 16 with 'Ayushman Divas', celebrating the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari cited the date's historical significance related to the 'Great Calcutta killings' of 1946.
A 27-year-old Bengaluru food vlogger reported that a delivery agent allegedly forced his way into her home and flashed her. The agent, Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, was arrested. He claims he needed to use the washroom and denies flashing her. Flipkart has terminated his contract.
A Bengaluru woman shared a viral video alleging a Flipkart delivery executive forced his way into her apartment and flashed at her after she refused him access to her washroom. Police have arrested the executive, and Flipkart has terminated his engagement.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that Hindu law is largely based on the 'Mitakshara' school of thought, derived from 'Yajnavalkya Smriti', not 'Manusmriti'. He explained that 'Mitakshara' is prevalent across most of India, except Assam and Bengal, which follow the 'Dayabhaga' school.
Protests and political unrest have gripped West Bengal after an 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered, a man was lynched by a mob, and police killed a suspect. The incident has ignited a political row, with opposition parties accusing the ruling BJP of failing to maintain law and order.
Hindistan'da kaybolan 11-12 yaşlarındaki kız çocuğunun cesedinin bulunmasının ardından öfkeli kalabalık, fail olduğunu düşündükleri bir kişiyi linç etti. Olaylar sonrası 35 kişi gözaltına alındı.
Em La Guaira, Venezuela, famílias buscam corpos de entes queridos em escombros de prédios destruídos por terremotos. Desesperados, continuam escavações após equipes de resgate partirem, criticando a falta de apoio governamental e a negligência na construção.
An 11-year-old girl's rape and murder in West Bengal has led to violent protests, a mob lynching, and the police killing of a suspect. The incident has become a major political issue, with opposition parties criticizing the state's BJP government for failing to protect women.
West Bengal government initiates CID and judicial investigations into the Baruipur police encounter where Prabhas Mondal, an accused in a 12-year-old's rape and murder, was killed. 40 others arrested for lynching and related violence.
Hours after joining the BJP, former TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were named as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. The trio resigned from the Rajya Sabha and TMC last month, citing political and personal reasons, and their induction is seen as a move to strengthen BJP's presence in West Bengal amid TMC's internal crisis.
A physical education trainer at Sterling English Residential School near Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly beating a 12-year-old student to death. The boy's father claims the trainer used an iron rod, while school authorities state the student collapsed while jogging. Parents protested at the school following the incident.
J.J. McCarthy is a subject of trade rumors with the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals emerging as potential landing spots. Despite expressing a desire to stay with the Minnesota Vikings, his future with the team is uncertain following the signing of Kyler Murray.
Eggs were thrown at a Trinamool Congress rally led by Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, West Bengal. Slogans of "chor, chor" were raised, and clashes erupted between TMC and BJP workers, requiring police intervention. The rally protested an alleged rape and murder.
Bengaluru is constructing a Rs 5.5 crore pedestrian subway connecting Swatantra Palya to Sampige Road Metro station. Funded by South Western Railway, the project aims to provide a safer alternative to crossing active railway tracks for thousands of commuters and is slated for completion by January 2027.
Eggs were thrown at a Trinamool Congress rally led by Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, West Bengal. Clashes erupted between TMC and BJP workers, with police resorting to a baton charge. Banerjee accused the police of acting as an arm of the BJP.
A fake Rs 500 note used to buy cigarettes in Tumakuru led police to a counterfeit currency printing unit on Bengaluru's outskirts. An MBA graduate, previously arrested in a similar case, was allegedly running the operation after his recent release from prison.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee alleged she was under 'house arrest' and police violated a Calcutta high court order during a protest march in Kolkata over the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra criticized West Bengal Police after an accused in a rape and murder case, Prabhas Mondal, was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction. Moitra called it "jungle law" and compared Bengal to "Uttar Pradesh 2.0". Another accused was arrested, bringing the total to four.
AB de Villiers describes Bengaluru as the city that changed his life, giving him a unique connection with fans. The former RCB legend cherished the affection received, fulfilling a childhood dream of playing in front of huge crowds.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly killing his 11-month-old daughter by kicking and throwing her during an argument with his wife over infidelity suspicions. The child's mother is also booked and absconding. The incident occurred on June 9 in Kithaganur.
