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Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

July 18, 2024 3:02 pm

The attack on Republican former president Donald Trump has sparked a broader conversation about the role of humor in politics and when it's appropriate to joke about tragedy.

Kolkata: BJP worker among 2 held for murder of TMC leader

June 06, 2019 3:39 am

Police said they have seized an “improvised firearm and ammunition” from the accused, and are probing CCTV footage to get more details of the attack. Sources said they suspect the involvement of more persons in the murder.

Kin of BJP workers 'killed' in Bengal invited to Modi's swearing-in

May 29, 2019 2:46 pm

The invite is seen as a gesture to convey BJP central leadership's concern towards party cadre in Bengal.

Kerala: Video shows BJP supporters threatening assault on CPM rivals

October 07, 2017 3:14 am

In a video of the yatra, believed to have been shot in Kannur, the BJP workers are heard shouting that “one-handed” CPI(M) district secretary P Jayarajan would find his other hand missing.

Amit Shah slams TMC: ‘Such political violence not seen anywhere in world’

September 13, 2017 8:34 am

Asking human rights organisations to report such political violence, Shah said development cannot take place in Bengal under such circumstances.

Fiji arrests 63 people accused of inciting political unrest

August 19, 2015 12:41 pm

Some fear Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is using the arrests to silence political dissent.

Nagaland CM appeals to PM for early resolution to state's political problem

December 01, 2014 5:21 pm

Zeliang said that the people will stand by Modi in making Nagaland a peaceful and self-reliant state.

Bangladesh to deploy army ahead of Jan 5 polls for security

December 21, 2013 2:00 am

Local media reports suggested around 50,000 troops may be mobilised.

13 years after losing her leg,blast victim walks into medical college

August 05, 2013 3:11 am

For the last thirteen years,ever since Asna K’s right leg was torn off in a crude bomb attack at the age of five

Mamata slams PC for ‘killings’ remark

July 07, 2012 3:19 am

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at Union Home Minister P Chidambaram asking him to explain what prompted him to quote incorrect figures on political violence in the state

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