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After NDA landslide, CPIML(L) Leader warns of opposition-free democracy, decries cash sops

By Kamal Kant Sahay
Patna, Nov. 16 (UNI) The National Democratic Alliance's sweeping victory in the Bihar assembly elections, securing 202 seats in a contest fought against a united opposition, has left the Grand Alliance reeling and searching for answers.
Among the most outspoken voices reflecting on the defeat is CPIML (L) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, whose party's tally plunged from 12 seats in 2020 to just two this year.
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Shatadru Dutta, chief organiser of Messi's India trip, arrested after Kolkata fiasco

13 Dec 2025 | 9:14 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser and promoter of Lionel Messi's ongoing four-city India tour, was on Saturday arrested after large-scale vandalism and chaos at the venue, Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, over limited access to the football star, police said.

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Barak festival begins in Manipur

13 Dec 2025 | 8:56 PM

Imphal, Dec 13 (UNI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday inaugurated the 4th edition of state-level Barak Festival 2025 held at Zeilipou, Senapati district.

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BJP demands Mamata’s resignation over Messi event chaos, seeks ticket refund

13 Dec 2025 | 8:43 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following chaos at Argentine football icon Lionel Messi’s event at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, demanding her resignation and a full refund of tickets to aggrieved fans.

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Shatadru Dutta, chief organiser of Messi's India trip, arrested after Kolkata fiasco

13 Dec 2025 | 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Dec 13 (UNI) Shatadru Dutta, the chief organiser and promoter of Lionel Messi's ongoing four-city India tour, was on Saturday detained by the police after chaos and violence at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan marred the first leg of the Argentine soccer superstar's visit.

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Odisha Masters: Isharani Baruah, Unnati Hooda and Kiran George Enter Finals

13 Dec 2025 | 7:23 PM

Cuttack, Dec 13(UNI) India will have strong representation in the finals at the Odisha Masters as Isharani Baruah, Women's Singles top seed Unnati Hooda and Men's Singles second seed Kiran George booked their places in the summit clashes following hard-fought semifinal victories at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack.

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