AI illustrationPolice reconstruct events in Phansidewa child-assault investigation
An October 4 reconstruction followed the detention of three suspects. Reports agree on police custody but differ on the arrest and remand dates.
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AI illustrationFSSAI announces Everest cumin-batch recall and bakery licence suspension
The regulator says one cumin-powder batch exceeded pesticide limits. Creative Bakers was separately ordered to stop food operations during its licence suspension.
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AI illustrationLawyers allege repeated attacks after visiting displaced families in West Bengal
October 4 interviews describe the previous evening’s violence in Paschim Medinipur. The BJP denies involvement; police say they intervened and escorted the group.
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AI illustrationBankshall assault case: further arrest followed by police-custody order
Two independent October 4 reports say Roshan Sau was produced in court on October 3 and remanded until October 12. The court also sought an investigation report.
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AI illustrationKolkata police arrest man after two women report harassment at hotel
Police say they identified the suspect through lobby CCTV after a written complaint. The investigation remains open; no court finding is established.
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AI illustrationIndia loses 0–4 to Brazil in Kolkata football friendly
Estêvão and Pedro scored before half-time, followed by two Samuel Lino goals in the October 3 international.
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AI illustrationAt least one killed in Bagdogra mob attack; reports differ on final toll
Police investigate an October 3 attack linked to suspicions of cattle theft. Same-day accounts report different death and injury totals, and the alleged theft remains unproven.
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AI illustrationPolice investigate child’s death in North 24 Parganas after family’s assault complaint
The family alleges sexual assault and blackmail; the cause of death and responsibility remain under investigation.
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AI illustrationTezpur University announces classical Assamese centre under five-language plan
An October 3 university release details its designation; the Education Ministry’s approval memorandum is dated October 1.
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AI illustrationAnnapurna-benefit protests mark opening of Bengal welfare camps
Women raised payment and application complaints at newly opened Seva Setu camps on October 2. Officials said a disrupted Rajarhat camp resumed, while the chief minister promised benefits to eligible applicants.
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AI illustrationSRFTI inquiry submits first report as students continue academic boycott
The October 1 submission is a new step in the inquiry into September 27 violence. Findings have not been independently established from the report itself.
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AI illustrationBuxa begins phased tiger-recovery programme with tigress brought from Bihar
The environment ministry confirmed an October 2 release at the reserve. Monitoring and adaptation remain central; a self-sustaining population is a future goal.
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AI illustrationSupreme Court seeks replies on Mahua Moitra’s constituency-access petition
The October 1 hearing concerned alleged obstruction of parliamentary work; the governments disputed the petition’s maintainability.
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AI illustrationHigh Court transfers RG Kar cremation and evidence case to CBI team
The October 1 direction concerns a separate Khardah police case about alleged evidence destruction after the hospital killing.
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AI illustrationCalcutta High Court extends Mahua Moitra’s legal protection and separate security cover
The October 1 directions set different dates for protection from coercive action and police accompaniment during constituency visits.
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AI illustrationSupreme Court declines TMC account-freeze relief, asks High Court to expedite case
The October 1 decision leaves the four Indian Bank accounts dispute before the Calcutta High Court. The Supreme Court did not decide the allegations on their merits.
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AI illustrationED searches eight premises in inquiry into alleged misuse of CSR donations
The September 30 operation covered Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat and Delhi-NCR. Investigators are tracing how charitable-project funds were used.
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AI illustrationMilan Pradhan leaves jail for Nandigram campaign; state’s bail challenge pending
PTI confirms the Congress candidate’s September 30 release. The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal’s challenge on October 5.
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AI illustrationBengal forms six-member team to investigate SRFTI campus violence
The September 30 inquiry team will examine three assigned cases and submit a preliminary report by October 1. Students and the event organisers offer conflicting accounts.
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AI illustrationNIA arrests 13 after searches in three states over alleged IMK conspiracy
The September 29 operation covered 16 locations. Allegations about an extremist network remain subject to investigation and court proceedings.
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