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HC grants interim bail to Kolkata youths who shouted slogan at Puja pandal in support of protesting doctors

Kolkata, Oct 11 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted interim bail to nine protesters, including some engineering students, who were arrested by Kolkata Police for shouting the slogan "We Want Justice" at a community Durga Puja pandal in south Kolkata on Wednesday night, a lawyer said.

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Third Cabinet Retreat 2026 concludes with roadmap to unlock Meghalaya’s economic potential

17 Jan 2026 | 10:04 PM

Shillong, Jan 17 (UNI) The third ‘Cabinet retreat' of the Meghalaya government concluded today at the New Shillong Township, with the state’s resolute focus on its strategic commitments and opportunities under Mission 10, including promotion of agri tourism, urban development and job generation.

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Odisha poised to co-anchor Eastern India’s industrial growth: CM Majhi

17 Jan 2026 | 10:00 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI) Odisha is ready to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of industrial growth in Eastern India under the Purvodaya vision, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. Addressing the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow at ITC Sonar, Kolkata, he highlighted Odisha’s transformation from a resource-based economy to a hub of value-added and advanced manufacturing, driven by speed, scale, and sustainability.

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Post-election setback, RJD plans aggressive Opposition in Bihar Assembly

17 Jan 2026 | 9:19 PM

Patna, Jan 17 (UNI) Following the crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, held a meeting with senior leaders of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) at his residence here on Saturday, where they decided to take on Bihar government inside and outside the House.

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Mamata flags ‘Central Deprivation’ at Jalpaiguri HC circuit bench event, urges judges to protect constitution

17 Jan 2026 | 8:28 PM

Kolkata, Jan 17 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Centre has withheld funds meant for setting up fast-track courts in the state, raising the issue from the same stage where union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal was present.

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Union MoS Tokhan Sahu calls for timely implementation of schemes in Manipur

17 Jan 2026 | 8:22 PM

Imphal, Jan 17 (UNI) union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Saturday directed State and implementing agencies to ensure timely and effective implementation of central urban development schemes and asked officials to submit written statements highlighting issues that are hindering progress, while chairing a State Review Meeting of ongoing schemes of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, here.

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