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#13279041

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharyya attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279043

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharyya attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279054

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharyya attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279046

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279047

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279049

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attends a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13279052

6 February 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reacts at a media conference following the presentation of the interim state budget at the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in Kolkata, India, on February 5, 2026. The state announces an interim budget of 4.06 trillion rupees ($48.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, proposing an additional 500-rupee monthly increase under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme for women beneficiaries from February 2026 and extending social security coverage, including the Swasthyasathi health scheme, to gig workers.

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#13270432

3 February 2026

Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers protest demanding implementation of the Minimum Wages Act and seek an increase in their monthly honorarium in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on February 3, 2026.

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#13267258

2 February 2026

A German Bundeswehr soldier stands on a train station platform in front of a departure info board in Fulda, Hesse, Germany, on February 1, 2026. German soldiers in uniform are entitled to free travel on Deutsche Bahn trains.

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#13267259

2 February 2026

A German Bundeswehr soldier stands on a train station platform in Fulda, Hesse, Germany, on February 1, 2026. German soldiers in uniform are entitled to free travel on Deutsche Bahn trains.

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#13267323

2 February 2026

A man uses his phone amidst the snow-covered apple orchards in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on February 2, 2026. Fresh snowfall brings relief to local farmers, promising a boost in fruit production after a dry spell.

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#13259297

31 January 2026

Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters and Kate Jackson arrive at the MusiCares 2026 Person of the Year Honoring Mariah Carey held at the Los Angeles Convention Center South Hall on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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#13258629

31 January 2026

Female Anganwadi workers, a government-sponsored child and mother care service, shout slogans during a protest demanding better pay, job security, regularization of services, and other long-pending benefits in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 31, 2026. The Anganwadi workers protest against the state government, demanding better pay, job security, regularization of services, and other long-pending benefits. They urge the government to raise their concerns in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session and ensure timely payment of honorarium along with social security benefits.

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#13258630

31 January 2026

Female Anganwadi workers, a government-sponsored child and mother care service, shout slogans during a protest demanding better pay, job security, regularization of services, and other long-pending benefits in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 31, 2026. The Anganwadi workers protest against the state government, demanding better pay, job security, regularization of services, and other long-pending benefits. They urge the government to raise their concerns in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session and ensure timely payment of honorarium along with social security benefits.

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#13258631

31 January 2026

Female Anganwadi workers, a government-sponsored child and mother care service, shout slogans during a protest demanding better pay, job security, regularization of services, and other long-pending benefits in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 31, 2026. The Anganwadi workers protest against the state government, demanding better pay, job security, regularization of services, and other long-pending benefits. They urge the government to raise their concerns in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session and ensure timely payment of honorarium along with social security benefits.

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