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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds
A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has slammed the remarks
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President Murmu Arrives In Kolkata On 2-Day West Bengal Visit
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata on Monday for a two-day visit to West Bengal.
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Kolkata Court Grants Bail To Trinamool Leaders In Narada Scam
Kolkata city sessions court on Tuesday granted interim bail to West Bengal Transport Minister Firhad Hakim, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader MLA Madan Mitra, and Ex-Mayor Sovan Chatterjee in the Narada scam on the bond of Rs. 20,000.
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Two Bengal Ministers Among Those Named In Narada Sting Case Chargesheet
A chargesheet has been filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the Narada sting case, which names two Bengal ministers - Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee.
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Row After Bengal Minister Allegedly Seen Abusing Central Force, BJP In Video
West Bengal minister and former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim courted a controversy today after a purported video clip, in which he was heard verbally abusing central forces and the BJP, went viral on social media.
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Trinamool's Firhad Hakim Quits As Kolkata Civic Body Chief Ahead Of Polls
West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Monday stepped down as the Chairman of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
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"Insult To Muslims To Say Ramzan Will Affect Voting": Asaduddin Owaisi
As a leader of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress voices concern about elections in the month of Ramzan and the impact on Muslim votes, Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi rubbished such talk. The national election will be held from April 11 to May 19 and the results will be declared on May 23, the Election Commission said yesterday.
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Mamata Banerjee Seeks Action Against Lawmaker For Meeting With BJP Leader
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered her top minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim to examine disciplinary action against a party legislator for his meeting with BJP leader Mukul Roy on Friday.
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Fine For Spitting, Littering In Kolkata May Soon Be Up To Rs 1 Lakh
Citizens may have to shell out a maximum fine of Rs 1 lakh for littering in public places, as the West Bengal Assembly passed a Bill to enhance the penalty for offenders.
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Trinamool Minister Under Fire For Allegedly Calling Kolkata Port 'Mini Pakistan'
The BJP has alleged that a state minister and Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim has described a part of Kolkata port area as "Mini Pakistan" in an interview to Pakistan daily 'Dawn' and demanded an explanation.
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Centre Turns Down West Bengal's Request For More Smart Cities
Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today turned down West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim's request for increasing the number of Smart Cities in the state.
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Kolkata Municipal Corporation Polls to be Held on April 18
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections will be held on April 18 and those to 92 other municipalities in various parts of West Bengal on April 25, the state government said on Monday.
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Kolkata Knight Riders Victory Bash: Bengal Minister Pooh-Poohs Lathicharge, Injury
Despite Kolkata's Eden bash turning bloody as several people were injured in a police lathicharge, West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim urged the media to focus on the grand spectacle inside rather than the "petty matter" that happened outside.
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Man quizzed by cops for questioning Mamata Banerjee
A man was quizzed by police today after he asked a state minister why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not visit a slum in West Bengal where 700 shanties were destroyed in fire a day earlier.
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Ritwik Ghatak's granddaughter dies, family alleges foul play
After the mysterious death of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak's granddaughter Aditi, her family members have lodged a police complaint alleging foul play.
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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds
A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has slammed the remarks
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President Murmu Arrives In Kolkata On 2-Day West Bengal Visit
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata on Monday for a two-day visit to West Bengal.
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Kolkata Court Grants Bail To Trinamool Leaders In Narada Scam
Kolkata city sessions court on Tuesday granted interim bail to West Bengal Transport Minister Firhad Hakim, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader MLA Madan Mitra, and Ex-Mayor Sovan Chatterjee in the Narada scam on the bond of Rs. 20,000.
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Two Bengal Ministers Among Those Named In Narada Sting Case Chargesheet
A chargesheet has been filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the Narada sting case, which names two Bengal ministers - Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee.
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Row After Bengal Minister Allegedly Seen Abusing Central Force, BJP In Video
West Bengal minister and former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim courted a controversy today after a purported video clip, in which he was heard verbally abusing central forces and the BJP, went viral on social media.
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Trinamool's Firhad Hakim Quits As Kolkata Civic Body Chief Ahead Of Polls
West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Monday stepped down as the Chairman of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
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"Insult To Muslims To Say Ramzan Will Affect Voting": Asaduddin Owaisi
As a leader of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress voices concern about elections in the month of Ramzan and the impact on Muslim votes, Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi rubbished such talk. The national election will be held from April 11 to May 19 and the results will be declared on May 23, the Election Commission said yesterday.
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Mamata Banerjee Seeks Action Against Lawmaker For Meeting With BJP Leader
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered her top minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim to examine disciplinary action against a party legislator for his meeting with BJP leader Mukul Roy on Friday.
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Fine For Spitting, Littering In Kolkata May Soon Be Up To Rs 1 Lakh
Citizens may have to shell out a maximum fine of Rs 1 lakh for littering in public places, as the West Bengal Assembly passed a Bill to enhance the penalty for offenders.
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Trinamool Minister Under Fire For Allegedly Calling Kolkata Port 'Mini Pakistan'
The BJP has alleged that a state minister and Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim has described a part of Kolkata port area as "Mini Pakistan" in an interview to Pakistan daily 'Dawn' and demanded an explanation.
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Centre Turns Down West Bengal's Request For More Smart Cities
Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today turned down West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim's request for increasing the number of Smart Cities in the state.
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Kolkata Municipal Corporation Polls to be Held on April 18
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections will be held on April 18 and those to 92 other municipalities in various parts of West Bengal on April 25, the state government said on Monday.
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Kolkata Knight Riders Victory Bash: Bengal Minister Pooh-Poohs Lathicharge, Injury
Despite Kolkata's Eden bash turning bloody as several people were injured in a police lathicharge, West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim urged the media to focus on the grand spectacle inside rather than the "petty matter" that happened outside.
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Man quizzed by cops for questioning Mamata Banerjee
A man was quizzed by police today after he asked a state minister why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not visit a slum in West Bengal where 700 shanties were destroyed in fire a day earlier.
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Ritwik Ghatak's granddaughter dies, family alleges foul play
After the mysterious death of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak's granddaughter Aditi, her family members have lodged a police complaint alleging foul play.
