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He also alleged that the Centre had imposed cess to avoid devolution with states, which is "against the characteristics of federalism".

The judge directed that Shah's attendance either personally or through a lawyer is necessary to answer to a charge of defamation under section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Raising poll fever, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenges Union Home Minister Amit Shah to come clean on his son.

The cost of one gram of 22-carat gold stood at Rs 4,616 after a decline of Re 1. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 22-carat-gold stood at Rs 46,160 falling by Rs 10. The rate of 24-carat gold also declined following the same trend.

But any significant division in the Muslim vote share, deciding factor in nearly 90 assembly segments out of 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, could jeopardise Mamata Banerjee’s chances in the assembly polls.

Mamata Banerjee also said that the Election Commission will likely announce dates for the upcoming assembly elections next week.

Earlier, Uttarpara MLA Prabir Ghoshal after his resignation from two party posts, alleging he was not being allowed to carry on work in his constituency by a powerful section within the TMC.

The legislator from Bally said she felt relieved by the decision of the TMC leadership but asserted that her expulsion proved that "rotten elements" are calling the shots in the party.

In view of the chief minister's advice that Rajib Banerjee "be removed at once from the Council of Ministers", the governor also said in an official order that he ceases to be a minister with immediate effect.

Talking about his visit to Haripura on January 23, 2009, Modi said that it was the day when the e-Gram Vishwagram Project was launched in the village which revolutionised the IT infrastructure in Gujarat and brought technology closer to the poor.

I-League 2020-21: Both Neroca FC and TRAU FC scored in the first half to settle for a 1-1 draw.

I-League 2020-21: Real Kashmir FC registered a 2-0 win against a fighting Chennai City FC.

The search and survey operation was carried out on January 13 and the department also seized Rs 1.58 crore in cash.

I-League 2020-21: Pritam Ningthoujam scored from outside the box as Punjab FC started their season with a 1-0 win over Aizawl FC.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently said that the annual fair held on Makar Sankranti attracted 50 lakh pilgrims in 2020. The auspicious day will be celebrated on January 14 this year.

Mukherjee wrote that it could be said “without contradiction” that the goals of demonetisation, stated by the government, had not been met, while adding that the “suddenness and surprise” was absolutely necessary for such an announcement..