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“Nirbhaya’s Mother Urges Mamata Banerjee to Resign, Accuses Her of Mishandling Kolkata Rape-Murder Case”
Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya, has publicly demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of failing to effectively address the recent rape-murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Devi's call for Banerjee's resignation comes amidst growing outrage over the August 9 crime, which she believes has been mishandled by the state government.
“Supreme Court Upholds Bengal’s Challenge Against CBI’s Sandeshkhali Investigation”
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government's challenge against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducting probes in the state without its consent. This decision comes amidst ongoing investigations into multiple cases including sexual assault and land grabbing on Sandeshkhali island, despite initial resistance from Bengal.
High Court Raps Bengal Government Over Sandeshkhali Case
The High Court of West Bengal delivered a scathing reprimand to the state government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the Sandeshkhali case. The court, hearing affidavits alleging extortion, land grab, and sexual assault, criticized the Trinamool Congress for potentially shielding Sheikh Shahjahan, a key accused in the case.
“Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Threatens to Block University Funds Amid Governor Tussle”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to state-run universities, threatening to block their funds if they follow the orders of Governor CV Ananda Bose. The Chief Minister also cautioned of a sit-in protest outside Raj Bhavan, the Governor's residence. She stated, "If you interfere with any university or if any university or college takes your order, I will create economic obstructions. Tit for tat. No compromise. Let me see how you pay the salaries of university staff. We never interfere in the education system." Banerjee's remarks come amidst a long-standing dispute between the state government and Raj Bhavan regarding the governance of state universities.
“Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Over Manipur Violence and Women’s Safety, Announces Protests in Delhi”
West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the ongoing violence in Manipur and recent cases of women's safety concerns. She accused the BJP of failing to uphold its 'Beti Bachao' (Save the Daughter) slogan, claiming it has turned into 'Beti Jalao' (Set the Daughter Ablaze). Banerjee also announced a massive protest in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti to challenge the BJP-led Central government's actions against Bengal.
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69-Year-Old St Stephen’s Graduate Impersonates Ex-IPS Officer to Defraud Officials
A shocking case has emerged where a 69-year-old man from Delhi, Anil Katyal, posed as a retired IPS officer to manipulate government officials and get work done in exchange for monetary benefits. Katyal, a resident of Greater Kailash-1, was arrested after he attempted to intervene in a fraud investigation involving his businessman friend Vinod Kapoor, claiming to be an advisor to the Union Home Ministry.
Delhi Air Quality Improves Slightly to Severe; Schools in NCR to Close Under Revised CAQM Guidelines
The air quality in Delhi witnessed a slight improvement on Wednesday but remained in the "severe" category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 419, down from 444 on Tuesday. This comes after touching nearly 500 in the "severe plus" category earlier this week, marking one of the worst air quality levels since AQI tracking began in 2015, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
“Wedding Procession in Gurgaon Bursts Firecrackers Amid Hazardous AQI, Video Goes Viral”
As the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR continues to hover at hazardous levels, a viral video of a wedding procession bursting firecrackers on a road in Gurgaon has ignited a social media storm. The video, captured from a resident’s balcony, shows a thick haze blanketing the area while the baaraat lights firecrackers, adding to the already polluted air.
Independent Candidate in Maharashtra’s Beed Passes Away After Heart Attack at Polling Station
An independent candidate from Beed, Balasaheb Shinde, tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack while awaiting his turn to vote at a polling booth on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Chhatrapati Shahu Vidyalaya voting center during Maharashtra’s assembly elections.