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- August 21, 2026
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Jadavpur University Must Remain a Campus for Students, Not Political Muscle

Jadavpur

Jadavpur University faces a crucial debate over academic freedom, political interference, campus violence and the need to protect democratic education. The future of Jadavpur University must be protected through academic freedom, democratic dialogue and the rule of law—not intimidation, violence or political interference. Qalam Times News Network — Editorial Desk Kolkata August 21, 2026 Jadavpur […]

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Qalam Times
- August 21, 2026
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Toxic Advance Booking Explodes, 85,000 Tickets Sold in an Hour

Toxic

Toxic advance booking reportedly crosses ₹4.5 crore, with 85,000 tickets sold in an hour. Yash’s gangster drama is projected for a massive opening. Yash’s gangster drama Toxic races past Animal and Dhurandhar in advance bookings, while early trade estimates point to a massive opening-day haul in the Hindi market. Qalam Times News Network Kolkata,  August […]

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- August 20, 2026
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‘Shyama Prasad Contributed More Than Titumeer to India’s Freedom Struggle’: Barasat Hall Renamed

Titumeer

Titumeer Hall at the North 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad in Barasat has been renamed Shyama Prasad Bhavan, sparking a debate over history and politics in Bengal.   By Qalam Times News Network BARASAT, August 20, 2026 A controversy has erupted in Barasat after the Titumeer Hall at the North 24 Parganas Zilla Parishad building was […]

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Qalam Times
- August 19, 2026
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Freedom of Dissent Must Not Depend on Who Is Speaking

Freedom

Freedom of Dissent is essential to democracy as Kolkata venue cancellations and political-pressure allegations raise questions about public space, free expression and accountability.   The allegations surrounding cancelled venue bookings in Kolkata raise a larger question for a democratic society: political disagreement must never become a reason to restrict the legitimate space for meetings, debate […]

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Qalam Times
- August 19, 2026
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Kolkata Hotel Fire Claims 9 Lives, Including 19-Year-Old Worker

Kolkata

Kolkata Hotel Fire on Mirza Ghalib Street claims nine lives, including 19-year-old Sandeep Paswan from Giridih, as authorities investigate the deadly blaze and alleged fire-safety violations.   A deadly blaze broke out at the four-storey building on Mirza Ghalib Street late Tuesday night, trapping hotel guests and staff inside amid thick smoke; several victims were […]

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Qalam Times
- August 19, 2026
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Caste Certificate Verification: Calcutta High Court Puts Interim Stay on Government Notification

Caste

Caste Certificate Verification in West Bengal has been put on hold after the Calcutta High Court imposed an interim stay on the state government’s May 14 notification covering certificates issued since 2011.   Division Bench restrains the state from taking action under its May 14 notification, while allowing district officials to examine specific complaints about […]

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Qalam Times
- August 17, 2026
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Shahzad Poonawalla Resignation: BJP Leader Again Urges Party to Accept Exit

Shahzad Poonawalla

Shahzad Poonawalla Resignation: BJP national spokesperson again asks the party to accept his exit, citing personal, financial and professional reasons.   Qalam Times News Network New Delhi | August 17, 2026 The Shahzad Poonawalla Resignation saga has taken another turn after the BJP’s national spokesperson again asked the party to accept his decision to step […]

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- August 17, 2026
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Bankura Killing: A School Inspection Must Never End in a Family’s Tragedy

Bankura Killing

Bankura Killing raises serious questions about political violence, citizen rights, school accountability and the need for an impartial investigation in West Bengal. Qalam Times News Network Kolkata | August 17, 2026 The Bankura Killing reported after a young political volunteer raised concerns about the condition of a government primary school is deeply disturbing and demands […]

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Qalam Times
- August 15, 2026
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Dimaagi Naxals: PM Modi Warns of Ideological Threat in 80th Independence Day Speech

Dimaagi Naxals

Dimaagi Naxals dominate debate after PM Modi’s 80th Independence Day speech, alongside AI training, free coaching, youth power and Viksit Bharat 2047. From ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ and youth empowerment to AI training, free coaching and ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’, PM Modi outlines his roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 Qalam Times News Network New Delhi , […]

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