Apart from Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, the Barasat MP, those attending the meeting included TMC MLAs Anisur Rahaman Biswas of Deganga, Bina Mondal of Swarupnagar, Mohammad Abdul Matin of Haroa and three more legislators from the Basirhat subdivision of North 24 Parganas district.
A 32-year-old woman and her three daughters died after allegedly consuming a pesticide in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district. The incident occurred in Hirwar village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police in Tamil Nadu shot and apprehended a suspect linked to a series of bike-borne attacks in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. The suspect, Ayyappan, allegedly attacked police with a weapon during the arrest attempt and was subsequently hospitalised.
'Congress needs a positive agenda rather than primarily picking up on two business houses.'
Rajasthan Police will launch a month-long special campaign against child labour, bonded child labour, and human trafficking from June 1. The campaign, titled "Umang-7", will continue till June 30 across the state.
Magnus Carlsen reflects on the challenges of ageing and memory as he struggles at the Norway Chess tournament, revealing his reliance on coffee and longing for a distraction with the Champions League final.
Goa Police dismantled an illegal call centre in Verna Industrial Estate, arresting 26 individuals for allegedly defrauding US citizens by posing as bank employees.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has sent a video clip linked to the killing of an assistant sub-inspector to the Punjab director general of police. The video allegedly shows the officer being shot at point-blank range.
Former district judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, has sought a safe place in Bhopal Central Jail, citing threats from inmates she convicted in the past. The court has accepted her plea.
A Pakistani law enforcement official was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized suspicious food items worth almost Rs 12 lakh in Thane district, leading to the arrest of six persons.
Indian golfer Yuvraj Sandhu missed the cut at the Austrian Alpine Open after carding a 5-over 75 in the second round. Andrew Johnston leads the tournament.
A businessman died in a freak accident in Aligarh after a lift malfunctioned in an apartment building. The victim attempted to enter the lift, unaware it had not yet descended, and fell into the shaft.
In a development that could reshape West Asia's security landscape, US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will convene an emergency meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on a broad, multi-part peace deal with Iran.
A junior clerk in Nagpur was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to process a medical reimbursement claim, according to the Anti Corruption Bureau.
Meerut police have solved the case of a missing 17-year-old girl, arresting a 42-year-old man who allegedly murdered her over a monetary dispute and disposed of her body in a drain.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live in India after FIFA and 'Z' group reached an agreement. The tournament will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live in India after FIFA and 'Z' group reached an agreement. The tournament will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and criticised TMC leader Mamata Banerjee over her election loss, linking it to her fight for justice in her daughter's case.
India's Yuki Bhambri and his partner Michael Venus of New Zealand were defeated by the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the men's doubles second round of the French Open.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly submitting a fake Police Clearance Certificate to renew a firearm licence.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved a significant milestone with the excavation of a mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra, marking the third such achievement in the district within the last five months. This progress underscores the rapid construction pace in a geographically challenging section of the high-speed rail corridor.
Rayhan Thomas experienced a challenging third round at the UNC Health Championship, carding a 3-over 73 and falling to T-28 on the leaderboard. Alvaro Ortiz leads the tournament at 12-under par.
Three tribal teenagers were killed in Chhattisgarh's Korba district after a large tree branch fell on them during a thunderstorm.
Punjab AAP president Aman Arora criticised Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for alleged misconduct and objectionable behaviour towards police personnel in Dhuri, following an incident where Bittu intervened in the detention of a BJP leader during the election silent period.
If Iran and Oman choose to charge a fee for rendering services to vessels using their territorial waters, so be it. The US is indulging in an irrationally self-destructive act, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges the BJP filed an FIR against him for naming a private school in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl. He claims the FIR is an attempt to silence him and suppress the case due to the school's alleged political connections.
The Gujarat Titans team and support staff were evacuated from their bus after a short circuit caused a breakdown following their IPL final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
An RTI activist, Simaranjit Singh, was shot dead near Maheru village in Punjab. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police to promptly register cases, investigate expeditiously, and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in sexual crimes, following a series of incidents including the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's decision to grant anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Four members of a family died when their car collided with a truck and burst into flames in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
Saptak Talwar experienced a setback at the Challenge De Espana after a challenging second round, impacting his position on the leaderboard.
Iranian media reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, amidst a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district arrested two suspected drug peddlers and seized 1.1 kg of opium worth approximately Rs 6 lakh during a raid near Gothai village.
UPI transactions in India reached record highs in May, driven by summer travel and the IPL, with transaction value hitting Rs 29.90 lakh crore and volume reaching 23.2 billion.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money laundering investigation against Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged drug trafficker associated with the Dawood Ibrahim gang.
The CBI has arrested former judge Giribala Singh in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, following the quashing of her anticipatory bail by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Singh's son, Samarth, is also in custody, and the CBI plans to confront them with each other's statements.
An elderly couple was found murdered in their Ludhiana home, with police investigating the crime and reviewing CCTV footage for suspects.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, seized 25,000 litres of diesel worth Rs 24.5 lakh from a tanker transporting the fuel illegally. A case has been registered against eight people, including the tanker owner and driver.
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