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Modi’s party takes control of India’s West Bengal in key state election

Modi’s party takes control of India’s West Bengal in key state election

  • The BJP has never governed West Bengal, a politically influential state, where Banerjee — one of Modi’s most prominent critics — has held power since 2011
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Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India’s Kolkata

Trial starts over rape, murder of junior doctor in India’s Kolkata

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Special Indian doctors go on hunger strike, demand justice in rape-murder of Kolkata medic

Indian doctors go on hunger strike, demand justice in rape-murder of Kolkata medic

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Train crash in eastern India kills 15, injures dozens

Train crash in eastern India kills 15, injures dozens

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Special Kangaroo sightings put spotlight on India’s unregulated exotic wildlife trade

Kangaroo sightings put spotlight on India’s unregulated exotic wildlife trade

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Two dead as violence mars election in Indian battleground state

Two dead as violence mars election in Indian battleground state

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Special Anger and confusion as Assam and Bengal gear up for polls

Anger and confusion as Assam and Bengal gear up for polls

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Python selfie puts Indian forest ranger in tight spot

Python selfie puts Indian forest ranger in tight spot

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At least 36 dead as bus plunges off bridge in eastern India

At least 36 dead as bus plunges off bridge in eastern India

By AFP ·
Indian protesters end Darjeeling strike after 104 days

Indian protesters end Darjeeling strike after 104 days

By AFP ·

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