Rubio’s remarks came even as a high-level US delegation led by CIA chief John Ratcliffe travelled to Havana for rare security talks with Cuban officials, underscoring the sharp contradictions shaping Washington’s approach towards the island nation.
Responding to the decision of the government not to allow saffron shawls and headgear in schools and colleges, the Karnataka unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accusing him of showing intolerance towards Hindu beliefs, traditions, and religious symbols while allegedly displaying favouritism towards minority communities.
District administrations across border areas have started coordination meetings with the Border Security Force (BSF) and land acquisition authorities to expedite the process of acquiring land for border fencing, in line with directions issued by Chief Minister.
A deputy commissioner of the Kolkata Police’s Special Branch Shantanu Sinha Biswas appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers on Thursday in connection with a money-laundering and land grabbing case in West Bengal.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday directed its West Bengal affiliate to furnish details relating to the enrolment and practice status of former Chief Minister and Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee within the next two days.
The BJP state Legislature party today picked Rathindra Basu, a first-time MLA from north Bengal and an RSS minder as the candidate for the Speaker’s job, who is likely to take oath on Friday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit Kolkata during his India tour later this month, according to reports emerging from American media and diplomatic circles.
Trinamul Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticising the electoral process in West Bengal, alleged mass disenfranchisement of voters, partisan conduct by constitutional authorities and targeted post-poll violence against TMC workers, while asserting that the party would continue its political battle “without fear and without compromise” under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday congratulated two meritorious students of the Higher Secondary examination through video calls shortly after the declaration of the Class XII results by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education.
Four days after taking responsibility, the BJP government in West Bengal issued a fresh notification banning animal slaughter in public places.
