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Top 5 news of the day: 3 killed amid violent anti-Waqf law stir in Bengal; new BJP chief in Tamil Nadu and more

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Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad turned violent, resulting in at least three deaths, prompting Chief Minister Banerjee to halt its implementation. Elsewhere, Nainar Nagenthiran assumes leadership of BJP's Tamil Nadu unit, succeeding K Annamalai. The ED has initiated proceedings to seize Rs 700 crore in assets linked to Congress in the National Herald case.
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News video: Murshidabad Violence: 3 Dead in Protests Over WAQF Act, Police Deployed, BJP MP Calls for AFSPA

Murshidabad Violence: 3 Dead in Protests Over WAQF Act, Police Deployed, BJP MP Calls for AFSPA 03:01

Murshidabad in West Bengal witnessed violent clashes on April 14, 2025, resulting in three deaths linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. West Bengal Police have arrested 150 people, and additional security forces have been deployed in affected areas like Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and...

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West Bengal governor refuses to heed CM request not to visit violence-hit Murshidabad

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose are at odds over Murshidabad, with Banerjee urging against visits to avoid escalating..
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Bengal Riot Crisis: Abhijit Iyer Mitra Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence [Video]

Bengal Riot Crisis: Abhijit Iyer Mitra Slams Mamata Over Murshidabad Violence

Bengal Riot Crisis has once again exposed deep communal fault lines in West Bengal. In this explosive Oneindia exclusive, renowned political commentator and IPCS Senior Fellow Abhijit Iyer Mitra addresses the Murshidabad unrest where over 400 Hindus were allegedly forced to flee following Waqf-related clashes. Is Mamata Banerjee losing control of the state? Is this a case of targeted demographic engineering? Why are Muslims issuing open death threats and walking free? Abhijit Iyer Mitra doesn’t hold back as he dissects the Bengal Riot Crisis, the silence of the TMC, the failure of West Bengal Police, and the Centre-State power struggle behind the chaos. Watch till the end to understand how deep the Bengal Riot Crisis goes — and what it means for India’s national security. #BengalRiotCrisis #AbhijitIyerMitra #MurshidabadRiots #MamataBanerjee #OneindiaExclusive ~PR.282~PR.274~HT.410~

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Bengal Border Security | Ex-BSF ADG PK Mishra Breaks Down Waqf Violence Fallout [Video]

Bengal Border Security | Ex-BSF ADG PK Mishra Breaks Down Waqf Violence Fallout

In this hard-hitting interview, Bengal Border Security takes center stage as former ADG of BSF, PK Mishra, shares insights into the spiraling crisis in West Bengal. With the Bengal Border Security landscape increasingly threatened by cross-border infiltration and radicalisation, Mishra breaks down the internal vulnerabilities exposed by the recent Waqf-linked violence in districts like Murshidabad and Malda. Are extremist forces exploiting religious unrest to engineer demographic shifts? Has the state’s intelligence grid failed? Are transnational networks at play? This exclusive conversation offers rare clarity on the alarming Bengal Border Security challenges ahead. #BengalBorderSecurity #PKMishraInterview #WaqfViolence #BSFInsights #WestBengalCrisis #BSF

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No Waqf appointment, status quo till next hearing, says SC - Key takeaways

The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended key provisions of the Waqf Act, directing the government to maintain the status quo until the next hearing. This..
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‘You say one thing here, another outside’: Mamata Banerjee takes jibe at BJP over Waqf

Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP's perceived double standards towards Muslims, accusing them of hypocrisy between domestic and international relations. She..
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Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh marries party colleague Rinku Majumdar - See pics

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'Locals with deadly weapons': BJP claims police debunked Mamata's blame on 'outsiders' for Bengal violence

BJP leader Amit Malviya has challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims regarding the Murshidabad communal violence, citing police reports that contradict her narrative..
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'Exodus should stop': Congress blames West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP for Murshidabad violence

Murshidabad witnessed violence during Waqf Act protests. Pramod Tiwari holds TMC and BJP responsible. He demands an end to the exodus of families. Governor Bose..
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India slams Bangladesh over its remarks on ongoing violence in West Bengal: 'Would do better to focus on...'

India has strongly condemned the remarks by Bangladesh over the ongoing violence in West Bengal against Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 - which was given the nod by the..
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Bengal governor Bose heads to Malda to meet Murshidabad violence victims, defies CM Mamata’s request to delay visit

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose is visiting Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to..
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Nishikant Dubey: From ATC trespass to allegations against judiciary, does BJP Godda MP enjoy controversies?

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National Herald Case Returns to Haunt Congress: BJP Launches All-Out Attack on Rahul, Sonia Gandhi [Video]

National Herald Case Returns to Haunt Congress: BJP Launches All-Out Attack on Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

The National Herald case has erupted once again—this time as a full-blown political storm. With fresh focus from the Enforcement Directorate and renewed aggression from the BJP, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi find themselves at the center of a ₹5,000 crore controversy. What began as a decades-old investigation has now become a key electoral weapon, with BJP leaders invoking Sardar Patel’s historical warnings to question the moral foundations of the Congress legacy. #NationalHeraldCase #RahulGandhi #SoniaGandhi #NationalHeraldScam #CongressUnderFire #HeraldCorruption #EDInvestigation #PoliticalScandal #NationalHeraldNews #GandhiFamilyCase #YoungIndianLtd #CongressVsBJP #HeraldControversy #NationalHeraldUpdate #IndiaPolitics ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.410~

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'An intrusion on legislature's supremacy': Kapil Sibal slams VP Dhankhar's remarks on SC

Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill..
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'Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration': MK Stalin's 'challenge' for Amit Shah

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the central government, asserting that the state will not submit to New Delhi's authority. He..
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'File FIR against DMK minister or face contempt': Madras HC warns Tamil Nadu police over K Ponmudy's objectionable remarks on women

The Madras high court has cautioned the Tamil Nadu Police to file an FIR against DMK minister K Ponmudy for his disrespectful remarks about women, or face..
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'Height of arrogance': BJP slams DMK for placing temple 'gopuram' on Karunanidhi memorial

Narayanan Thirupathy, Tamil Nadu BJP vice president, has strongly condemned the DMK government for erecting a temple-style gopuram over M. Karunanidhi's burial..
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'Take up the matter with Saudi urgently': Stalin asks PM Modi to intervene on cancellation of 'private Haj' quota

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene with Saudi Arabia following the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj..
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Murshidabad Attack EXCLUSIVE: Kanchan Mondal’s Family Left in Ruins After Attack in Shamserganj [Video]

Murshidabad Attack EXCLUSIVE: Kanchan Mondal’s Family Left in Ruins After Attack in Shamserganj

In a heart-wrenching account from Murshidabad’s Shamserganj, Kanchan Mondal-a widow and bidi worker from Bedabnagram—recounts how her family’s life was shattered overnight. With her daughter’s wedding set for 18 Baishakh (April 29), Kanchan had painstakingly saved ₹1 lakh and 10 bhari of gold over months. But a sudden violent attack forced them to flee by boat, leaving everything behind. Now sheltering in Malda’s Parlalpur High School, the family faces an uncertain future, and her daughter has fallen ill from shock. This is their tragic story of survival and lost dreams #MurshidabadViolence #MurshidabadRiots #MurshidabadNews #ViolenceInMurshidabad #MurshidabadWaqfBill #WaqfBillProtest #MurshidabadToday #BengalViolence #WestBengalNews #MurshidabadProtests #CommunalClashesMurshidabad #WaqfLawViolence #MurshidabadCrisis #MuslimProtestsMurshidabad #MurshidabadUnderFire Also Read Murshidabad Burns, Hindus Flee: Why is Mamata Silent Over Waqf Protests? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/murshidabad-burns-hindus-flee-waqf-protests-expose-dangerous-radical-underbelly-4123355.html?ref=DMDesc BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Claims Over 400 Hindus Have Fled Murshidabad; Blames TMC’s 'Appeasement Politics' :: https://www.oneindia.com/kolkata/bjps-suvendu-adhikari-claims-over-400-hindus-have-fled-murshidabad-blames-tmc-s-appeasement-polit-4122745.html?ref=DMDesc Bengal Violence: 3 Dead, 150 Arrested In Murshidabad Communal Clash, Cops Face Flak For Inaction | Key Points :: https://www.oneindia.com/kolkata/bengal-violence-3-dead-150-arrested-in-murshidabad-communal-clash-cops-face-flak-for-inaction-k-4122677.html?ref=DMDesc

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'Focus on protecting rights of own minorities': India slams Bangladesh's remark on Murshidabad violence

India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly dismissed Bangladesh's remarks regarding the Murshidabad violence, urging them to address the persecution of..
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'Haven’t taken anybody’s name': Baba Ramdev defends 'sharbat jihad' remark amid Rooh Afza row

Baba Ramdev defended his "sharbat jihad" remark, claiming he didn't target any specific brand, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh filed a police complaint..
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Waqf law retaliation in guise of reform: Congress

Congress has strongly criticized the new waqf law, labeling it a BJP tactic to target minority institutions and undermine their autonomy. The party argues that..
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Bombay HC issues summons to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in petition challenging his 2024 assembly poll win

The Bombay High Court has issued summons to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding a petition challenging his 2024 victory in the Nagpur South..
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No one has licence to loot, Gandhis must answer charges: BJP

BJP dismissed Congress's vendetta claims after the Gandhis were charged in the National Herald case, asserting that no one is above the law. Ravi Shankar Prasad..
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