Mamata on streets, FIR against ED, chaos in courtroom: What’s happening in poll bound West Bengal | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s political temperature spiked on Friday as chief minister Mamata Banerjee led a street protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate, as she accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing central agencies ahead of the polls.To sum up the incidents in the last two days, ED raided political consultancy firm I-PAC, accused Mamata…

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Trade boost: FTAs to open wider markets for agriculture, food processing sectors; Jitin Prasada flags ease-of-business push

The growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by India will provide wider market access to the country’s agriculture and food processing sectors, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Friday, PTI reported.“We have navigated a series of free trade agreements. Our produce has access to these markets,”…

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Mumbai Indians 0/0 in 0.0 Overs | Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, WPL 2026 Live Score: RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana wins toss, opts to bowl against MI

Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Live Score: The Women’s Premier League 2026 is set for a thrilling start as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the 2024 winners, in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday. Often dubbed the most fierce rivalry of the WPL, the…

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‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ release ON HOLD; the court says NO for the Karthi starrer and orders the producer to clear dues |

The Madras High Court has placed a hold on the release of Karthi’s ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’, prohibiting its exhibition on any platform until outstanding dues of ₹21.78 crore are cleared. The court denied the producer’s request for a Pongal release, citing insufficient repayment and directing the auction of the film’s rights due to a decade-old investment…

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‘Modi–Trump share friendly ties’: MEA responds to Trump’s ‘sir please’ remark, says both leaders engage with ‘mutual respect’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected recent claims by Donald Trump, declaring that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President “share a friendly relationship based on mutual respect.”Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have a friendly relationship and have always…

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Rupee’s spectacular fall: Why RBI isn’t targeting a price band, but inflation — the ‘Impossible Trilemma’ explained

In early December 2025, the Indian rupee reached a key milestone when it surpassed Rs 90 per dollar for the first time. The rupee had been falling steadily throughout the year, as foreign investors sold off Indian stocks and US tariffs made Indian exports less competitive.However, on December 5, 2025, Reserve Bank of India Governor…

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‘You’ve got best fans’: Out of WPL, Elysse Perry backs Smriti Mandhana’s RCB from home – Watch | Cricket News

Australia all-rounder and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player Ellyse Perry made her presence felt ahead of the team’s opening match of WPL 2026 against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium, despite pulling out of the tournament. Perry, who has withdrawn citing personal reasons, shared a video message for the team and fans on Friday…

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Evening news wrap: Mamata Banerjee leads march against ED raids; MEA rebuts US commerce secy’s trade deal remarks and more | India News

Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata march; MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Mamata vs ED: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate‘s raids on political consultancy I-PAC. India-US trade deal: The MEA termed the remarks made by US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick on the reason behind the delay in…

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