Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘raze down my house’ message amid scrutiny over property empire

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said that his “fight against BJP” will continue after Kolkata civic authorities initiated a probe into the “legality” of properties owned by him.During a press conference, Abhishek launched a broadside against West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari and said that he will not bow down even…

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After ousting Didi’s govt in Bengal, BJP ends ‘Bhaipo tax’ on truckers

District magistrates were told to dismantle the illegal collection points JAMTARA: Bhaipo (nephew) tax. Danda tax. Bamboo barricades. Illegal nakas. Highway strongmen from alleged “syndicates” armed with sticks. For decades, drivers of commercial vehicles entering Bengal from Jharkhand said those words defined border crossings more than signboards or toll gates. Trucks slowed. Cash changed hands….

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Nordic leaders condemn Pahalgam attack

In a joint statement on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi and Nordic leaders expressed concern over the Ukraine war, saying it continued to cause immense human suffering and have global consequences. “They will continue to support efforts towards the achievement of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy, based on the principles of…

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17 properties with links to Abhishek under KMC lens

KOLKATA: ‘Shantiniketan’, at Harish Mukherjee Road where a notice was pasted Monday for alleged unauthorised construction, is among the 17 properties “owned or co-owned by Abhishek Banerjee, his company and family” that are under the scrutiny of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, an official of KMC said. Officials said notices under section 400(1) of the KMC Act,…

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Standards for fuel blends up to E30 notified

NEW DELHI: Govt has notified a new standard for higher ethanol-petrol blends — E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels — paving the way for blending of ethanol in petrol beyond the current 20% level. The govt push to increase ethanol blending comes amid reports of availability of surplus ethanol and to reduce crude imports due…

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