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Man held for murdering West Bengal native in Erode • Apr. 19, 2025, 5:28 AM ET (The Hindu)
In Bengal’s Murshidabad, scars from a communal fire • Apr. 18, 2025, 12:30 PM ET (The Hindu)
West Bengal Governor meets Murshidabad violence victims • Apr. 18, 2025, 3:34 AM ET (The Hindu)
India slams Bangladesh calling for protection of Indian Muslims in West Bengal: ‘Focus on protecting rights of own minorities’ • Apr. 18, 2025, 3:34 AM ET (The Hindu)
Dhankhar’s swipe at judiciary: Can’t direct President or act as super Parliament • Apr. 17, 2025, 4:26 PM ET (The Indian Express)

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