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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters hold posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters raise placards with images of Narendra Modi during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

A supporter holds a poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters listen as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

A BJP leader addresses the crowd during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters hold posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with party colleagues on stage during a rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi smiles on stage during a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a BJP rally in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters hold posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters hold posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Narendra Modi Holds A Rally To Attack Trinamool Congress - India

Supporters hold posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, India on August 22, 2025. At the rally, Modi launched a sharp attack on West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of “promoting infiltration” for political power and votes. He said the BJP-led Union government had initiated a campaign to drive out infiltrators who he claimed were “changing the demography of West Bengal.” The TMC countered his charge by blaming the Centre for failing to stop infiltration. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Zealand: Fire Breaks Out at Abilities Group Recycling Depot in Auckland 2

A large fire erupted at the Abilities Group Recycling Depot in Auckland's Wairau Valley on Thursday, April 23, around 5:24 p.m., sending dark smoke across the suburbs. According to reports, batteries burning inside the facility fueled the fire, prompting authorities to issue a "stay inside" warning.

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India LPG Cylinder Price Hike - West Bengal

An employee of Sphulinga Gas Supply distribution point loads cyliders prior to driving vehicles loaded with cooking gas LPG cylinders to houses in Siliguri, India on April 8, 2025. India's government has increased LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 from today, while the opposition political parties stage protest against the price hike in different parts of the country. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India LPG Cylinder Price Hike - West Bengal

An employee of Sphulinga Gas Supply distribution point loads cyliders prior to driving vehicles loaded with cooking gas LPG cylinders to houses in Siliguri, India on April 8, 2025. India's government has increased LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 from today, while the opposition political parties stage protest against the price hike in different parts of the country. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India LPG Cylinder Price Hike - West Bengal

An employee of Sphulinga Gas Supply distribution point loads cyliders prior to driving vehicles loaded with cooking gas LPG cylinders to houses in Siliguri, India on April 8, 2025. India's government has increased LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 from today, while the opposition political parties stage protest against the price hike in different parts of the country. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India LPG Cylinder Price Hike - West Bengal

An employee of Sphulinga Gas Supply distribution point loads cyliders prior to driving vehicles loaded with cooking gas LPG cylinders to houses in Siliguri, India on April 8, 2025. India's government has increased LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 from today, while the opposition political parties stage protest against the price hike in different parts of the country. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India LPG Cylinder Price Hike - West Bengal

An employee of Sphulinga Gas Supply distribution point loads cyliders prior to driving vehicles loaded with cooking gas LPG cylinders to houses in Siliguri, India on April 8, 2025. India's government has increased LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 from today, while the opposition political parties stage protest against the price hike in different parts of the country. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India LPG Cylinder Price Hike - West Bengal

An employee of Sphulinga Gas Supply distribution point loads cyliders prior to driving vehicles loaded with cooking gas LPG cylinders to houses in Siliguri, India on April 8, 2025. India's government has increased LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 from today, while the opposition political parties stage protest against the price hike in different parts of the country. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India to increase efforts against spiking dengue cases

STORY: India to increase efforts against spiking dengue cases DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. various of mosquito 3. various of hospital area STORYLINE: Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday held a meeting to direct states to implement prevention and management measures against spiking dengue cases. During the meeting, Mandaviya was briefed on the nationwide dengue situation. Officials said the government has trained health workers and provided all necessary support to the states for screening, fogging and information, education and communication activities. According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control, India has recorded about 94,200 dengue cases and over 90 related deaths so far this year. However, the center has not included the figures from West Bengal this year, which has reportedly recorded 38,000 dengue cases. Last year, 233,251 dengue cases and 303 related deaths were reco

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Rickshaws, banned in West Bengal, still ply in Kolkata streets

KOLKATA, India - Rickshaw drivers wait for their fares in the East India city of Kolkata. The state government of West Bengal banned rickshaws as ''inhuman'' a year ago, but rickshaws still provide an inexpensive means of transport for the citizens in Kolkata. Rickshaw drivers say they can rent a rickshaw for 20 rupees (about 60 yen) a day. One 60-year-old driver says he can earn 50 rupees a day after paying the rental fee. ''I can hardly give up this way of life. In the past, there were times when I took in only 10 rupees in cash a month as a farmer in my hometown,'' he says.

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2-day strike called by trade, bank unions begins in India

STORY: 2-day strike called by trade, bank unions begins in India DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. various of the strike 3. various of banks STORYLINE: A 48-hour strike called by various trade unions, including banking employees associations, began Monday across India. According to the unions, the strike aims to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers and people at large. As a result, banking services were partially impacted. The bank unions are protesting against the government's move to privatize two public sector banks as announced in this year's general budget. They are also demanding an increase in the interest rate on deposits and a reduction in service charges. Meanwhile, members from the Left Front blocked railway tracks in Kolkata. Two workers were reportedly injured after the protestors tried to stop a moving train in West Bengal's Howrah. The Kerala State Road Transport

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HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/INDIA

Passengers gather in a railway platform to board a local train for returning home during coronavirus emergency in Kolkata, India, 03 January, 2022. Local train services in Kolkata now to be extended up to 10pm in place of 7 pm from today as per state government. (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto) (Credit:Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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Files on Indian independence movement leader Bose declassified

File photo shows Indian independence movement leader Subhash Chandra Bose. Files declassified by the West Bengal state government in India in September 2015 are said to support the theory that Bose was alive after his reported death in an air crash in Taiwan in August 1945. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo