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‘Caused confusion in Murshidabad’: Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury writes to Bengal CM over animal slaughter notice

‘Caused confusion in Murshidabad’: Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury writes to Bengal CM over animal slaughter notice

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Senior Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury on Sunday sought the intervention of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari over the state government’s public notice on animal slaughter guidelines, as it has caused “confusion and unrest”, particularly among the minority community in Murshidabad district. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury addresses a press conference. (PTI) Chowdhury, in a letter to Adhikari, said the public notice issued by the state government on May 13 regarding adherence to “Animal Slaughter Guidelines” has caused confusion and unrest in Murshidabad, where the minority community constitutes the majority of the population. Suggesting a practical resolution, Chowdhury asked the chief minister to direct the Murshidabad district administration to identify and demarcate specific locations where people could practise customs associated with their religious faith. “Such identified and demarcated locations would be used solely for customary practises associated with the religious grouping. This approach will be an ideal solution for putting to rest the unease the notice may be causing,” he wrote. The May 13 notice reiterates that no slaughter of bulls, bullocks, cows, calves or male and …

‘He is the future CM’: Tota Roy Chowdhury recalls Kaththi shoot with Vijay, how the assistant’s prediction came true

‘He is the future CM’: Tota Roy Chowdhury recalls Kaththi shoot with Vijay, how the assistant’s prediction came true

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C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10. His party, TVK, has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. He has joined the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa. Tota Roy Chowdhury said Vijay was extremely polite and behaved like a true gentleman. What Tota shared about working with Vijay But little did Bengali actor Tota Roy Chowdhury know about his stardom and impact when he worked with Vijay back in 2013, during the shoot of Kaththi. In a chat with Straight Up with Shree, Tota Roy Chowdhury shared how he shot a scene with Vijay in one take, after which he was called for a small chat with him. Tota played the role of Vivek Banerjee in Kaththi, directed by AR Murugadoss. Tota recalled that he delivered a long page of dialogue in …

Mamata now turning to parties she once targeted, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Mamata now turning to parties she once targeted, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, highlighting that she was demanding support from those very parties whom she had tried to destroy earlier. Speaking to ANI, Chowdhury stated that the current post-poll violence in the State was the consequence of Mamata Banerjee`s rule. “All the violence in Bengal during Mamata Banerjee`s rule will now have consequences. She tried hard to destroy Congress and secular spaces in Bengal, and today she herself is facing punishment, seeking support because her strength has faded. First, she should accept Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the INDIA alliance, and only then will we consider anything,” he said. Mamata Banerjee had yesterday alleged being denied permission to celebrate Rabindra Jayanti celebrations in Kolkata and also urged all “like-minded parties” to stop BJP. “Permission was sought for Rabindra Jayanti celebrations at three places. It was denied. So, I decided to continue it here at my residence. They asked all decorators not to provide any help…I appeal to all like-minded parties to …

World lacks rigorous scientific methods to test AI safety: Rumman Chowdhury| India News

World lacks rigorous scientific methods to test AI safety: Rumman Chowdhury| India News

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The teams get dismantled. The testing tools are scientifically inadequate. The commitments don’t survive changes, corporate or political. And no jurisdiction has found a governance model that works to make AI safe and responsible. That is the assessment of Rumman Chowdhury, who led AI safety policies at (erstwhile) Twitter, at the US government, and in civil society, speaking to HT on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. Rumman Chowdhury, who led AI safety policies at (erstwhile) Twitter, at the US government, and in civil society, speaking to HT on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. (Getty Images for Concordia Summi) “One of the big things that happens at all these summits is new voluntary commitments,” she said. “It’s lovely PR and great optics, but what does it tangibly, fundamentally mean? These organisations cannot live at the mercy of companies or political organisations. In order to be codified or solidified, it needs to actually be something required by law.” Chowdhury has reason to be direct. She directed the ML Ethics, Transparency, and …

Tota Roy Chowdhury honoured for outstanding contribution to cinema

Tota Roy Chowdhury honoured for outstanding contribution to cinema

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Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman 2026: Tota Roy Chowdhury honoured for outstanding contribution to cinema Home News and Gossip Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman 2026: Tota Roy Chowdhury honoured for outstanding contribution to cinema Tota Roy Chowdhury does not merely act; he transforms. He shows complete dedication to his roles by completely vanishing from his true identity. At times, he becomes Rituparno Ghosh’s unforgettable Bihari; at others, he redefines the Bengali action hero with sheer discipline and physical dedication. Actor Tota Roy Chowdhury has dedicated his life to the Bengali film industry for multiple decades, while he constantly transforms himself to create unexpected performances through his changing appearance and character development. The actor has a long career, which demonstrates his ability to change his identity throughout his professional life. He does not merely act; he transforms. He shows complete dedication to his roles by completely vanishing from his true identity. At times, he becomes Rituparno Ghosh’s unforgettable Bihari; at …

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brings dog to Parliament premises, says ‘those who bite’ sit inside | Video

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brings dog to Parliament premises, says ‘those who bite’ sit inside | Video

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Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury sparked a controversy on Monday after she brought a dog to Parliament and faced heat from the BJP. She said that the little puppy was wandering on the road where a collision happened between a scooter and a car, so she decided to pick it up and put it in the car. Renuka Chowdhury brought a dog in the Parliament.(ANI/PTI) Dismissing any security violation concerns, the Congress leader said that there was no point in any discussion related to this and that the real ones who bite “are sitting in the Parliament”. Her decision to bring the dog in her car to Parliament became one of the most discussed events of the day. Renuka Chowdhury brings dog to Parliament Speaking on the controversy, she said, “Is there any law? I was on my way. A scooter collided with a car. This little puppy was wandering on the road. I thought it would get hit. So I picked it up, put it in the car, came to Parliament, and sent it back. …

‘What’s The Harm’: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury Brings Dog To Parliament, Sparks BJP Outcry | India News

‘What’s The Harm’: Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury Brings Dog To Parliament, Sparks BJP Outcry | India News

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Last Updated:December 01, 2025, 13:45 IST Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brought her pet dog into Parliament, defending it as harmless, sparking criticism from the BJP. Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury brings a dog to the Parliament (File photo/Video screengrab) Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Monday brought a dog to the Parliament, sparking sharp reactions from BJP members. The episode came as the Winter Session began, amid a day marked by Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chowdhury, when questioned about the presence of the animal, defended her actions, stating, “The government doesn’t like animals. What’s the harm if a small, harmless animal comes inside?” “It is not aggressive,” she said, insisting that the dog posed no threat and was merely accompanying her inside the vehicle. However, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal reacted strongly, saying, “Renuka Chowdhury brought a dog into Parliament. Action should be taken against her.” “Having certain parliamentary privileges does not mean they can be misused,” she said. Later, in a self-recorded video, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Ponawalla demanded an apology …

‘Pretends to be secular’: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accuses Mamata Banerjee of ‘drama’ over Murshidabad violence | Latest News India

‘Pretends to be secular’: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accuses Mamata Banerjee of ‘drama’ over Murshidabad violence | Latest News India

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Apr 14, 2025 12:50 AM IST The Congress leader alleged that riots are happening in Bengal because the TMC government wants it Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of “doing drama” over the recent violence in Murshidabad district linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that has killed three people, leading to over 150 arrests. The former MP from Murshidabad’s Berhampore said that the chief minister “pretends to be secular” and accused her of giving the BJP an opportunity to call common Muslims jihadis.(HT File) The former MP from Murshidabad’s Berhampore said that the chief minister “pretends to be secular” and accused her of giving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an opportunity to call common Muslims jihadis. ALSO READ | Central forces, police contain violence in Murshidabad; TMC-BJP tussle escalates “We all know that the BJP will do communal polarisation. The West Bengal chief minister is doing drama, she pretends to be secular. The Bengal government is giving the BJP an opportunity to call common Muslims …

Subhankar Sarkar appointed as West Bengal Congress president, replaces Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury – India TV

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Image Source : X/@SUBHANKAR_CONG Subhankar Sarkar appointed as West Bengal Congress president by Mallikarjun Kharge The Congress on Saturday appointed Subhankar Sarkar as the new president of its West Bengal unit, replacing long-time leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Sarkar, who was previously serving as All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary overseeing Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, has been relieved of his current duties to assume his new role.  In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced Sarkar’s appointment as the West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) chief with immediate effect, expressing gratitude for Chowdhury’s contributions as the outgoing president.   Transition follows Chowdhury’s resignation Chowdhury had stepped down from the state president role following the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, prompting a search for his successor. The Congress leadership sought feedback from state leaders regarding balancing ties with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) at both the national and state levels before finalizing Sarkar’s appointment. Challenges in Congress-TMC relations Chowdhury’s tenure was marked by tensions between the Congress and TMC at the state level, which contrasted with the cooperative …

Deceased Kolkata Doctor’s Family Under ‘House Arrest’ Of Police, Claims Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

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Last Updated: August 31, 2024, 21:55 IST Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the police had offered the victim’s father money for cremating the body quickly. (PTI file photo) West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury visited the house of the deceased doctor and spoke to her parents West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday accused the police of keeping the parents of the doctor who was raped and murdered in Kolkata’s RG Kar MCH under “house arrest”. The Congress leader visited the house of the deceased doctor and spoke to her parents. Chowdhury alleged that the police had offered the victim’s father money for cremating the body quickly. “I visited the family of the deceased doctor’s residence and spoke to them for a long time. The police have kept the family under house arrest. They are not allowing them to come out of the house on the pretext of various excuses. The police have created a barricade around them, the CISF have no clue about this,” Chowdhury told reporters. “The Kolkata Police following …