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In Numbers: With Zero Deaths, Bengal Election Most Peaceful In 2 Decades
The 2026 Assembly elections have delivered an unprecedented shift: zero reported murders and no serious injuries, marking a significant break from this violent past.
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Priyanka Sarkar Opens Up About Husband Rahul Banerjee's Death For The First Time: "Lost My Best Friend"
Rahul is survived by Priyanka and their 13-year-old son, Shohoj
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This Hill Station Near Darjeeling Combines Tea Gardens, Colonial Buildings, And 'Haunted' Stories
Explore Dow Hill in Kurseong, a mist-covered hill station near Darjeeling famed for its haunted reputation.
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After Rahul Banerjee's Death, Bengali Industry To Go On Indefinite Strike Demanding Safety Reforms
The decision was formalised by the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum after an emergency meeting held on April 5
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170 Custodial Deaths Across Country In First 74 Days Of 2026: Centre
The figures shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) are part of state-wise information received from the National Human Rights Commission.
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Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
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Arrest Of Osman Hadi's Killers A Key Step Amid India-Bangladesh Ties Reset
In December 2025, India and Bangladesh had sharp exchanges over what followed the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. The incident was turned into an instrument to propagate anti-India sentiments within Bangladesh while India remained firm on its stance.
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2 Accused In Bangladesh Leader Osman Hadi's Murder Arrested By Bengal Police
Two persons accused of killing Osman Hadi were arrested by the special task force (STF) of the West Bengal police, an official said.
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Bihar Medical Student Found Hanging At Hostel In Bengal, Probe Underway
The body of a 21-year-old second-year medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur.
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First Nipah Virus Death Reported In Bengal, But No New Cases Emerge
West Bengal on Thursday reported its first case of a Nipah virus-related death, after a nurse, who was affected by it and was admitted at the critical care unit of a hospital at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district, passed away.
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Beyond Nipah Virus: New Bat Virus Found In Bangladesh Patients, Warn Scientists
Scientists have uncovered a previously undetected bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The finding raises concerns about hidden zoonotic threats in regions where Nipah is e
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Bengal Man Jumps From Bridge, Dies By Electrocution After Falling On Train
A man jumped from a rail overbridge in West Bengal's Ballygunge station, got entangled in overhead wires and died by electrocution.
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Nipah Virus Vs Bird Flu In India: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier For Humans?
India has seen renewed concern over Nipah virus in West Bengal and ongoing bird flu (avian influenza) threats in Bihar. But which of these viral infections is deadlier?
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How A Malayalam Thriller On Nipah Virus Is A Scary Reminder Of What Went Wrong In Kerala
In early 2026, Nipah returned to headlines after two confirmed cases were reported in West Bengal
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Anti-Terror Agency Takes Over Probe Into Bengal Violence Over Migrant's Death
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the violence in Murshidabad district's Beldanga area for two days earlier this month over the death of a migrant worker from West Bengal in neighbouring Jharkhand.
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In Numbers: With Zero Deaths, Bengal Election Most Peaceful In 2 Decades
The 2026 Assembly elections have delivered an unprecedented shift: zero reported murders and no serious injuries, marking a significant break from this violent past.
-
Priyanka Sarkar Opens Up About Husband Rahul Banerjee's Death For The First Time: "Lost My Best Friend"
Rahul is survived by Priyanka and their 13-year-old son, Shohoj
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This Hill Station Near Darjeeling Combines Tea Gardens, Colonial Buildings, And 'Haunted' Stories
Explore Dow Hill in Kurseong, a mist-covered hill station near Darjeeling famed for its haunted reputation.
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After Rahul Banerjee's Death, Bengali Industry To Go On Indefinite Strike Demanding Safety Reforms
The decision was formalised by the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum after an emergency meeting held on April 5
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170 Custodial Deaths Across Country In First 74 Days Of 2026: Centre
The figures shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) are part of state-wise information received from the National Human Rights Commission.
-
Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
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Arrest Of Osman Hadi's Killers A Key Step Amid India-Bangladesh Ties Reset
In December 2025, India and Bangladesh had sharp exchanges over what followed the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. The incident was turned into an instrument to propagate anti-India sentiments within Bangladesh while India remained firm on its stance.
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2 Accused In Bangladesh Leader Osman Hadi's Murder Arrested By Bengal Police
Two persons accused of killing Osman Hadi were arrested by the special task force (STF) of the West Bengal police, an official said.
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Bihar Medical Student Found Hanging At Hostel In Bengal, Probe Underway
The body of a 21-year-old second-year medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur.
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First Nipah Virus Death Reported In Bengal, But No New Cases Emerge
West Bengal on Thursday reported its first case of a Nipah virus-related death, after a nurse, who was affected by it and was admitted at the critical care unit of a hospital at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district, passed away.
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Beyond Nipah Virus: New Bat Virus Found In Bangladesh Patients, Warn Scientists
Scientists have uncovered a previously undetected bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The finding raises concerns about hidden zoonotic threats in regions where Nipah is e
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Bengal Man Jumps From Bridge, Dies By Electrocution After Falling On Train
A man jumped from a rail overbridge in West Bengal's Ballygunge station, got entangled in overhead wires and died by electrocution.
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Nipah Virus Vs Bird Flu In India: Which Viral Infection Is Deadlier For Humans?
India has seen renewed concern over Nipah virus in West Bengal and ongoing bird flu (avian influenza) threats in Bihar. But which of these viral infections is deadlier?
-
How A Malayalam Thriller On Nipah Virus Is A Scary Reminder Of What Went Wrong In Kerala
In early 2026, Nipah returned to headlines after two confirmed cases were reported in West Bengal
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Anti-Terror Agency Takes Over Probe Into Bengal Violence Over Migrant's Death
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the violence in Murshidabad district's Beldanga area for two days earlier this month over the death of a migrant worker from West Bengal in neighbouring Jharkhand.
