Murshidabad violence: CM Mamata Banerjee blames Centre, BSF

IANS | April 16, 2025 1:54 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, accused the Union government of being responsible for the recent tension and violence in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

VHP ridicules Mamata Banerjee for meeting with Imams

IANS | April 16, 2025 12:42 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday ridiculed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her meeting with the imams, muezzins, and religious leaders from the Muslim community in the state amid the violence over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and slammed her for "appeasement politics".

Over 1.3 crore get insurance cover through GeM in 2024-25

IANS | April 16, 2025 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Government e Marketplace (GeM) has successfully facilitated the insurance of more than 1.3 crore individuals covering health, life and personal accident insurance policies during the financial year 2024-25, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Wednesday.