India news: Clashes erupt in Kolkata ahead of Modi rally

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Clashes erupted in central Kolkata ahead of a scheduled rally by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in poll-bound West Bengal. The political violence underscores the tense electoral climate in one of India's most contested states. Separately, 11 Indians have been charged in the United States for allegedly staging fake robberies.

🇮🇳 Location: Kolkata — Sources: 8 — First seen: Last seen:
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