Nine young individuals were arrested in Kolkata for demonstrating at a Durga Puja venue for justice in a high-profile rape-murder case. They were associated with a pro-Naxal student group and were advocating for junior doctors.

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The West Bengal government last month proposed to discontinue tramways services owing to poor ridership and traffic jams, inviting backlash from advocates of green commuting.

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