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There is a possibility of light to heavy rainfall in South Bengal, including Kolkata. Heavy rain is forecast for West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh over the weekend. There is also a possibility of inclement weather in North Bengal, with a storm warning issued

Three people were killed in Dhuliyan in the aftermath of mob violence against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.

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Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is likely to be brought to Kochi by the NIA to probe his visit to the city just ten days before the attacks. Investigators are exploring possible local links and whether his presence in Kochi was part of a wider terror plot involving other Indian cities.
 

A man from Assam allegedly murdered his wife and three-year-old son in Ayodhya’s Bachhda Sultanpur area and fled the scene, police said. The couple, working as scrap collectors for the past eight months, reportedly argued before the crime. Police teams have been deployed to trace the accused.

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar strongly criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the ongoing violence in Murshidabad linked to the amended Waqf law. He accused her of surrendering the state to "Jihadis" for vote bank politics and warned of a possible recurrence of the Great Calcutta Killings.

Amid escalating violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad following the amended Waqf law, five BSF companies have been deployed to assist state police operations. IG Karni Singh Shekhawat confirmed the forces will act in coordination with local authorities to restore peace. The move comes after the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of Central forces.

The Assam government will celebrate legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary with a year-long series of events starting September 8, 2025. A 50-member committee will oversee celebrations in Guwahati, New Delhi, and other locations.
 

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai seized 6.7 kg of smuggled gold worth Rs 6.3 crore concealed in shoes. Both the passenger from Bangkok and the buyer were arrested under the Customs Act.
 

DMK leader K Ponmudy apologized for his derogatory remarks on women and Hindu sects after facing backlash from AIADMK, BJP, and even party colleague Kanimozhi. He was removed as DMK Deputy General Secretary.