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12-hour Bengal Bandh protest: BJP leader Locket Chatterjee detained by Kolkata Police

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee has been detained by Kolkata police during a '12-hour Bengal bandh' following the Nabanna Abhijan violence. Protests called for CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation. Security has been tightened, and government bus drivers were seen wearing helmets. The ruling Trinamool Congress claims BJP is attempting to create anarchy.

Greater Noida sectors face water shortage, pipeline leakage blamed

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Another water supply disruption hit Greater Noida due to a pipeline leak on Tuesday, affecting residents in several sectors reporting shortages and waterlogging. Angered residents have lodged complaints with GNIDA, demanding a lasting solution. The water department assures the problem will be sorted out soon, despite ongoing issues with aging infrastructure.

Marian vigil in Għajnsielem

Times of Malta 

The Black Madonna at Għajnsielem parish church. This year, the parish is marking the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the statue. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Office space leasing is expected to reach a record high in 2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's office market is poised for a record-breaking year, with leasing in the top eight cities expected to exceed 80 million square feet in 2024, marking a third consecutive year surpassing the 70 million square feet milestone. This growth is driven by high demand for premium spaces with strong ESG credentials and modern amenities, both from domestic and international companies.

Why are Liberal Zionists Cheering as Harris Echoes Biden on Gaza?

CounterPunch 

Hours after Kamala Harris gave her acceptance speech at the Democratic convention, the president of the “pro-Israel, pro-peace” organization J Street took a victory lap in an effusive e-mail to supporters. “Wow,” Jeremy Ben-Ami wrote. “What a week! As J Streeters leave the Democratic National Convention fired up and ready to go, it’s clear we’re having a greater impact than ever.” He added that “the vice president’s remarks on Israel-Palestine were perhaps the clearest articulation of J Street’s... Читать дальше...