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120th episode of Mann Ki Baat: Languages, regions differ, but festivals show unity in diversity: PM Modi • Mar. 31, 2025, 4:09 AM ET (The Indian Express)

‘Didi is with you’ – At Eid celebrations, Mamata’s assurance to Muslims in West Bengal • Mar. 31, 2025, 12:31 AM ET (The Indian Express)

West Bengal BJP president stopped from visiting strife-torn Mothabari • Mar. 30, 2025, 4:27 PM ET (The Hindu)

Heatwave in Bengal, schools allowed to modify timings • Mar. 29, 2025, 8:25 AM ET (The Indian Express)

People at Deocha Pachami have a right to say ‘no’ to coal mining project, say activists • Mar. 28, 2025, 5:39 AM ET (The Hindu)

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