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Details →Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
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BENGAL
‘Alarming’! TMC Raises Alarm Over Strongroom ‘Irregularities’ in Kolkata, Demands Full Transparency Ahead of Ahead of Poll Results
Tensions escalated in Kolkata on Thursday as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a dramatic sit-in protest alleging serious irregularities inside an EVM strongroom just hours after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged party workers to maintain strict vigil.
BENGAL
“226+… TMC forming government”: Mamata Banerjee urges hyper vigilance, vows to guard EVMs herself
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday placed strong emphasis on safeguarding the integrity of the vote counting process, urging party...
DELHI
“Imagine the pain, humiliation”: Supreme Court Urges Centre To Allow Abortion Beyond 20 Weeks For Rape Survivors
In a significant intervention on reproductive rights, the Supreme Court has urged the Centre to consider amending existing abortion laws to permit termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in cases involving rape survivors, underlining the profound trauma faced by victims.
BENGAL
77 EVM Tampering Complaints In Bengal Polls; CEO Manoj Agarwal Signals Possible Re-Poll Before May 2
West Bengal Chief Election Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Thursday flagged multiple instances of alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering during the second phase of polling, revealing that as many as 77 complaints were reported across districts.
INDIA
“Less than 50 seats for BJP...”: says Abhishek Banerjee Predicts a Thundering Majority for TMC
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee cast his vote at the Mitra Institution polling booth in the Bhabanipur Assembly Consti...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC To Hear Plea Challenging ‘Exclusive’ Use Of Central, PSU Staff As Counting Supervisors In Bengal Polls
The Calcutta High Court is set to hear a petition questioning the decision to appoint only central government and public sector undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors for the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee flags “Atrocities” during Phase 2 of Bengal Polls, predicts “Two Thirds” win for Trinamool Congress
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged serious irregularities before casting her vote in Bhabanipur, claiming that “democracy...
MAHARASHTRA
NCB Arrests Dawood Aide Salim Dola in 2023 Drug Trafficking Case
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Salim Dola, a key operative of Dawood Ibrahim’s alleged drug trafficking network, in connection with a high-profile 2023 narcotics case, officials said on Wednesday.
BENGAL
Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel Day After Bengal Elections
A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case, noting that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not oppose his plea.
BENGAL
BENGAL ELECTION 2026: 89.99% Turnout Signals Record Participation in West Bengal Phase 2 Polls
Over 3.5 crore voters cast ballots across 142 seats as polling sees high engagement and tight security, ECI sources said.
BENGAL
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma is an Election Observer for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma is an Election Observer for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
78.68% Turnout in Bengal Phase 2 as CM Flags Concerns Over Poll Process
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of approximately 78.68% by 3:00 PM during Phase 2 of the ongoing Assembly elections, indicating strong participation across districts.
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Watermelon Case: Preliminary Report Points to Food Poisoning
In the latest development in the sensational “Watermelon Case,” a preliminary post-mortem report has confirmed that the death of four members of the D...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Refuses Action Against ECI Police Observer IPS Ajay Pal Sharma Ahead of Crucial Bengal Voting Phase
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined to pass any interim order against IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, who is currently on election duty, until April 29—the date scheduled for the second phase of polling in West Bengal.
INDIA
CISF Jawan Arrested in Bengal for Alleged Attempted Sexual Assault on Minor Girl
Police in Asansol have arrested a 40-year-old jawan of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on charges of attempting sexual assault on a 10-ye...
INDIA
Two Maharashtra Security Guards Stabbed After Being Asked Their Religion; Accused Arrested, ATS Joins Probe
A shocking incident of violence unfolded in Mira Road near Mumbai in the early hours of April 27, when a 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed two securit...
INDIA
Bengal Polls: 1,468 Voters Restored Ahead of Final Phase Amid SIR Deletion Row
Ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, the Appellate Tribunals have cleared 1,468 voters, previously removed during the Election Commiss...
INDIA
Four Die in Suspected Food Poisoning; Father Gave Statement Before Death
In a shocking incident, four members of a family from Andheri died within 24 hours after allegedly consuming contaminated food, prompting an investiga...
BENGAL
Mamata Vs Modi : Curtains Fall on Fierce Campaign Trail as Bengal Gears Up for Phase 2 of Election 2026
With the 48-hour silence period kicking in ahead of Phase 2 voting on April 29, the high-voltage battle for the remaining 142 Assembly seats has reached its crescendo.
BENGAL
‘Rahul Gandhi Must Decide If He Is With BJP or Against It’: Kejriwal Backs Mamata in Bengal, Attacks EC Over Voter Deletions
With West Bengal witnessing one of its most polarised electoral battles in recent memory, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and the Congress, while campaigning in support of Mamata Banerjee.
DELHI
Arvind Kejriwal Writes to Delhi HC Judge, Opts Out of Proceedings Over ‘Conflict’ Concerns
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will not appear in the excise policy case before her, either in person or through legal representation, the party said on Monday.
BENGAL
TMC MP Mitali Bag’s Car Attacked in Hooghly Ahead of Polls; BJP Dismisses Allegations as ‘Drama’
According to the MP, her car was attacked while she was on her way to attend a public meeting addressed by All India Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee.
INDIA
In Bengal’s Patachitra Village, The Pain of Empty Fingers Tell The Story of The Storytellers Who Could Not Vote
“My finger is empty, there is no ink on it… life feels empty too.” Sabera Chitrakar, 35, held out her hand and looked at the bare forefinger that, for...
BENGAL
‘Few hundred crores from Odisha for Bhowanipore’: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attempting to rig Assembly Polls
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of running a “cash-for-votes” bid in Bhowanipore, claiming that at least “few hundred crore” had been transported from Odisha in a black Scorpio and was being distributed among residents in slum areas.
BENGAL
CISF Personnel Injured in Gunfire Near BJP Candidate’s Home in Bengal; EC Orders Report
The injured jawan, identified as Yogesh Sharma, was part of Singh’s security team. Singh is the son of senior BJP leader Arjun Singh. Sharma suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
DELHI
‘Toxic Politics or Timely Exit?’ Raghav Chadha Says He Chose ‘Positive Politics’
After leaving the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raghav Chadha has been trending across social media, with corporate workers turning his move into memes as an “example of leaving an organisation for growth.” Two days later, he held the same emotions and released his first statement.
BENGAL
‘Give us vote, we will free you from TMC’: PM Modi invokes Netaji’s freedom movement slogan as Bengal gears for second phase polls on April 29
Addressing a Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Bangaon, Modi said the state possesses the resources and capability to reclaim its position as a leading region in the country.
BENGAL
ED conducts Kolkata raids in land fraud probe linked to fugitive Sona Pappu
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday carried out searches at multiple locations in Kolkata as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged land-grabbing and financial fraud cases linked to fugitive accused Sona Pappu.
BENGAL
EC calls high-level Kolkata meet to fine-tune security and logistics ahead of Phase 2 Bengal polls
The Election Commission of India is set to convene a crucial coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday as preparations intensify for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
INDIA
Record Breaking 93.19% Voter Turnout in West Bengal's First Phase Signals Historic Electoral Engagement Amid SIR Shadows
The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has delivered the highest voter turnout in the state's history since Independence. After final s...
INDIA
ECI Suspends 5 Police Officers in Bengal Over ‘Bias’ Ahead of Phase 2 Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered action against alleged police misconduct in West Bengal ahead of the second phase of Assembly elect...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court trims bike curbs: Pillion ban limited to 12 hours, delivery and app services get relief
In a significant relief for commuters ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court has scaled back restrictions imposed on two-wheelers, limiting the ban on pillion riding to just 12 hours before polling instead of the earlier 48-hour window.
News
“The tsunami has come…”: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes BJP’s Bengal Breakthrough
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is witnessing a strong surge in support in West Bengal following...
INDIA
“TMC Will Hit Double Century With Phase 2…” Abhishek Banerjee Makes Bengal Poll Predictions
A fierce battle of narratives has erupted after the first phase of polling in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with both the All India Trinamo...
INDIA
“People of Bengal will answer…”: TMC Mahua Moitra Slams PM Modi Over Jadavpur University ‘Anarchy’ Remark
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defending Kolkata’s Jadavpur University and ac...
POLITICS
“A Political Breakup…”: AAP calls Raghav Chadha’s Switch to BJP a “Backstab” for the Party
The Aam Aadmi Party hit out at Raghav Chaddha after he jumped ship and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing of betraying the party that played ...
MAHARASHTRA
BMC Urges Political Parties to Support SIR Drive
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has called on political parties and public representatives to actively support the ongoing Special Intens...
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Calls BJP ‘Modern-Day Bakasura’, After AAP MPs Jump Ship
Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using central agencies to pressure poli...
BENGAL
After JNU, PM Modi calls Jadavpur University "Anti-National"; Mamata Banerjee Calls it "Insult to Bengal"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday locked horns over Kolkata’s Jadavpur University, with the two le...
News
Amit Shah bets big on Bengal: “Anga-Banga-Kalinga” to turn BJP, claims 110+ seats of Phase 1
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday projected a sweeping victory for the BJP in eastern India, declaring that the party is poised to rule across “...
MAHARASHTRA
Baramati Bypoll Sees Lower Turnout Despite the "Ajit Dada" Factor
The Baramati assembly seat, long considered a stronghold of the Pawar family, following the death of mass leader Ajit Pawar, a by-election was held an...
INDIA
PM Modi Takes Serene Boat Ride on Hooghly River in Kolkata, Celebrates Ganga's Cultural Bond with Bengal
A day after the high-turnout first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began his morning with a peaceful b...
BENGAL
Record Surge in West Bengal Phase 1 Polling: Over 92% Turnout Signals Unprecedented Voter Engagement Amid SIR Shadows
In a stunning display, the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday recorded what election officials are calling the highest...
BENGAL
Bengal First Phase Polling Sees 41% Turnout by 11 AM
Voting for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 is currently underway, with a voter turnout of 41.11% recorded till 11a.m, accor...
BENGAL
SIR Impact : 70% of Bengal’s deleted voters are in Phase 1 seats
A striking concentration of voter deletions has emerged ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 23. An analysis of the...
MAHARASHTRA
Baramati Votes with Heavy Hearts After Ajit Pawar’s Passing
Ankit Salvi/MumbaiVoting for the Baramati Assembly by-election is underway today, with a significant voter turnout reported since the early hours.&nbs...
BENGAL
BJP Suvendu Adhikari Appeals for Peace as Bengal Votes in First Phase
Leader of Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday called for peaceful polling as voting is currently underway in the first pha...
BENGAL
Bengal Polls Underway: Heavyweights Face Off Across 152 Seats
The first phase of polling is underway in West Bengal, covering 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies across 16 districts. The high-stakes contest has...
BENGAL
Bengal Votes in High-Stakes First Phase Amid SIR Roll Row
Polling began in the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with the first phase covering 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies acros...
BENGAL
Election Commission Adds 139 Names After Tribunal Orders Before First Phase Voting
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday released a supplementary list of voters cleared by tribunals, enabling a section of previously exc...
BENGAL
Allegations Fly Against CRPF in Nandigram; TMC Lodges Complaint with EC
Tension was reported in Nandigram on Tuesday after allegations emerged that personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) assaulted local resid...
News
ATS Crackdown: Mumbai Man Arrested in Alleged Plot to Kill RSS, Political Leaders
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Mumbai’s Sakinaka area for allegedly being part of a wider conspiracy to target politic...
MAHARASHTRA
BJP ‘Group B’ Contacted MPs Against Delimitation Bill, Alleges Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party Group B made calls to multiple MPs, urging them not ...
MAHARASHTRA
TMC MP Yusuf Pathan’s Father-in-Law Among 3 Arrested in Mumbai Assault Case
The father-in-law of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan was arrested on Monday along with his son and another relati...
INDIA
Manipur on Edge: Cop Critical After Clash With Protesters in Wangjing
Ethnic tensions in Manipur continued to simmer on Monday night after violence broke out in Wangjing, where a policeman was critically injured during a...
INDIA
Allahabad High Court Judge Withdraws from Hearing Against LOP Rahul Gandhi
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Allahabad High Court on Monday stepped aside from hearing a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who faces al...
DELHI
Kharge’s ‘Terrorist’ Remark Sparks Political Storm, BJP Demands Apology
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday found himself at the centre of a political row after remarks made during a press conference about Pri...
BENGAL
“Where Did The Camera Come From…?” Mamata Banerjee Accuses PM Modi of Staging 'Jhalmuri Drama' During Jhargram Campaign Stop
A seemingly spontaneous street-food break by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal’s Jhargram has sparked a fresh political row, with Chief Mini...
BENGAL
Long Dry Spell in Bengal: Bars closed, Kolkata faces liquor ban in run-up to Assembly Elections; Here’s what you must know?
The move comes as part of a “monitoring exercise” conducted in the run-up to the elections. In an official notice, the Excise Commissioner cited an unusual surge in liquor sales during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) period. The department flagged a spike detected through analytics tools, including the ePoS module and district-level monitoring reports.
BENGAL
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Seeks Report from Calcutta High Court over Functioning of Appellate Tribunals
The Supreme Court of India is set to call for a detailed report from the Calcutta High Court regarding the functioning of 19 appellate tribunals constituted to hear cases of voters whose names have been struck off electoral rolls. The issue was raised on Monday when senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
MAHARASHTRA
Devendra Fadnavis Blames Opposition for Derailing Women’s Reservation Push
Calling it a ‘black day,’ the BJP accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of failing to support the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation in legislatures from 2029.
BENGAL
CAPF Chiefs Hold Unprecedented High-Level Meeting in Kolkata to Bolster Security for West Bengal Assembly Polls
Ahead of the two-phase West Bengal Assembly elections, the Directors General of India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) convened a high-level joint meeting in Kolkata on April 18-19.
BENGAL
‘Did you remember suddenly?’ Mamata Banerjee Alleges ‘conspiracy’ after consecutive ED, IT raids ahead of Bengal Polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday hit out strongly at what she described as a “conspiracy” surrounding poll strategist I-PAC, accusing rivals of attempting to intimidate those associated with her party ahead of the Assembly elections.
BENGAL
“Cowardly, Hypocritical and Fork Tongued” : Mamata Banerjee Slams PM Modi Over Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Debate
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of women’s reservatioin , using the words “Cowardly, Hypocritical and Fork Tongued” in a post on social media platform ‘X’ .
BENGAL
“Bengal Ready for Change,” says Bhajan Lal Sharma : Promises Rajasthan Style Development
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that people in West Bengal were showing signs of wanting political change and claimed that development similar to Rajasthan would reach the state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He made the remarks while campaigning in Siliguri for BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh, the sitting MLA from the seat.
DELHI
‘Inappropriate, Distress Address’: Congress Slams PM Modi’s National Broadcast on Delimitation Setback
The Indian National Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his recent address to the nation as “partisan” and lacking the dignity expected of such a platform.
BENGAL
ED Raids Kolkata Deputy Police Commissioner’s Residence in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted raids at the residence of a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner, Shantanu Sinha Biswas, in Ballygunge as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in poll-bound West Bengal.
BENGAL
After Delimitation Bill Setback, PM Modi Sharpens Women-Centric Poll Pitch in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his campaign in West Bengal, foregrounding women-focused welfare promises while escalating criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over its stance on women’s political representation.
POLITICS
“Failed to correct past mistakes…”: PM Modi Attacks Opposition After Lok Sabha Bill Defeat
A day after the Centre’s Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Opposition parties, accusing them of derailing what he described as an effort to advance women’s representation and ensure equitable distribution of power.
POLITICS
PM Modi to Address Nation After Women’s Reservation Bill Setback, Blames Opposition’s “Selfish Politics”
“Opposition snatched women's rights, then congratulated itself," Prime Minister Modi said during his address to the nation.
POLITICS
‘BJP is the Tukde Tukde Gang’: Mamata Banerjee Says Delimitation Bill Was a Plot to Divide India
Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday tore into the BJP, branding the party the “tukde tukde gang” and a...
POLITICS
“We Defeated It to Defend the Idea of India…”: Rahul Gandhi Slams Defeated Constitution Amendment Bill; Alleges “Hidden” Delimitation Push
A day after the Centre’s delimitation-linked Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition blocked the legi...
MANIPUR
Fresh Protests Erupt in Manipur Valley After Killing of Two Children in Tronglaobi Attack
A wave of fresh protests swept across Manipur’s Valley districts on Friday night, with tensions flaring in Imphal East as residents took to the street...
DELHI
Priyanka Gandhi Calls Women’s Quota Setback a “Black Day”, Dares BJP to Reintroduce 2023 Bill
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed the BJP-led Union government, calling it a “Black Day” after the Centre’s Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and accused the ruling alliance of falsely branding the Opposition as “anti-women”.
BENGAL
Lok Sabha Rejects Key Constitution Amendment Bill in Major Setback for Modi Government’s Delimitation Plans
In a rare parliamentary defeat for the Narendra Modi led government, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to clear the Lok Sabha on Friday, April 17, falling well short of the mandatory two-thirds majority required for constitutional changes. The bill, which formed the cornerstone of a three-pronged legislative package aimed at fast-tracking women’s reservation through a fresh delimitation exercise, was voted down with 298 members in favour and 230 against. With 528 MPs present and voting, the government needed at least 352 votes but fell short by 54.
BENGAL
Devendra Fadnavis: “Bengal Polls Now People vs Mamata Banerjee, Not BJP vs TMC”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, addressing his first press conference in Kolkata on Friday, launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress, declaring that the upcoming elections in West Bengal are no longer a contest between the BJP and the TMC, but a direct battle between the people of Bengal and Mamata Banerjee.
News
“Political Gimmick”: Sanjay Raut Attacks Govt Over Failed Women’s Bill
In a significant setback for the central government, the Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Bill) was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday after falling short of the required votes.
MAHARASHTRA
NESCO Rave Scandal: Alcohol Served to Minors, Drug Gang Linked to Multiple Mumbai Concerts
As the investigation into the NESCO drugs party case in Goregaon East progresses, new revelations continue to emerge.
DELHI
'Beauty of the Bill': Delimitation Debate in Lok Sabha heats up as BJP MP Flags 'PoK Seat' Provision
A debate in the Lok sabha over the proposed Delimitation Bill 2026 , took a significant turn after BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud said that the legislation includes provisions for allocating seats to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing it as part of a broader national vision.
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Raps Election Commission for Ignoring Rules in Appointing Professors as Presiding Officers
In an important order linked to the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court on Friday set aside the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint assistant and associate professors from government colleges as presiding officers at polling booths.
DELHI
Women’s Reservation Law Notified, But Implementation Hinges on Delimitation
The Central government on Thursday officially notified the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, bringing into force the long-awaited law that provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
POLITICS
“Not About Women, But About Power”: Rahul Gandhi Says Delimitation Bill Aims to Redraw India’s Political Map
“This Bill has nothing to do with women empowerment… it is an attempt to change the electoral map of India,” Rahul Gandhi asserted.
DELHI
‘Political Demonetisation’: Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre’s ‘Hasty’ Delimitation Push
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday delivered a pointed critique of the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, warning that a hurried redrawing of constituencies could have far-reaching and destabilising consequences.
DELHI
Law Minister Meghwal Defends Delimitation Push, Assures 50% Seat Expansion Amid Opposition Concerns
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has strongly defended the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, seeking to allay fears of regional imbalance by assuring a uniform 50 per cent increase in parliamentary representation across all states. He announced that the total strength of the Lok Sabha would rise to 815 seats, including 272 seats reserved for women under the proposed framework.
BENGAL
‘Women, Women, Women…Political gimmick!’ TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accuses PM Modi of tapping into women sentiment to pass Delimitation Bill
Speaking during the debate, Banerjee made it clear that his party opposed all three bills under discussion, framing the government’s intent as fundamentally political rather than reformist.
BENGAL
Income Tax Raids at TMC Candidate Debashis Kumar’s Residence and Offices Spark Political Tensions in Kolkata
As Bengal looks into the eye of Assembly polls, officials from the Income Tax Department carried out early morning raids at multiple premises linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rashbehari candidate Debashis Kumar. The raid began at daybreak on Friday at his residence on Manoharpukur Road, where Kumar was reportedly present at the time.
MAHARASHTRA
Big Reveal in Mumbai Rave Case: Earlier Drug Parties Held at NESCO
In a major breakthrough in the rave party case at NESCO, police investigations have revealed that similar drug-fueled parties had been organised earlier under the guise of music concerts at the same venue.
MAHARASHTRA
Rohit Shetty Firing Case: Gang Member arrested from Agra After Joint STF Operation
In a major breakthrough in the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, police have arrested a second shooter from Agra. The arrest was made in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Mumbai Crime Branch.
POLITICS
“Chanakya Would Be Shocked”: Priyanka Gandhi Jabs BJP Over Women’s Quota Bills
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government in the Lok Sabha over the proposed women’s reservation fra...
News
“Victory of Maa-Mati-Manush…”: Mamata Banerjee Lauds Supreme Court SIR Order Allowing Excluded Voters to Vote If Appeals Cleared Before Deadline
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court’s directive to issue supplementary electoral rolls to include voters w...
POLITICS
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Allows Excluded Voters to Vote If Appeals Cleared Before Deadline
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue supplementary electoral rolls to include voters whose ...
DELHI
SpiceJet Aircraft Hits Stationary Akasa Air Plane at Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported
A SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing at Delhi airport, causing minor damage to both aircraft, officials said. No injuries were reported.
DELHI
‘Muh par tala’: PM Modi in Lok Sabha Targets TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee During Debate on Women Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, speaking in the Lok Sabha, delivered a sharp aside at Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, remarking that he is not allowed to speak freely in West Bengal so he might as well be allowed in the lower house.
News
“Delimitation Through the Back Door…”: Gaurav Gogoi Accuses Union Govt of Using Women’s Quota for Political Gains
Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday accused the Union government of using the implementation of the 33 per cent women’s reservation as a p...
POLITICS
Opposition to Boycott Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election
The Opposition has announced a boycott of the upcoming election for the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, in protest against the Union government’s ...
POLITICS
‘Not Nari Shakti, But BJP Shakti’: Sanjay Raut Slams Centre Over Reservation Bill
A special session of Parliament begins today to implement women’s reservation. The session will continue for the next two days. The bill, officially t...
DELHI
Amit Shah–Akhilesh Yadav Face-Off in Lok Sabha Over Women’s Quota, Delimitation Bills
A face-off erupted in the Lok Sabha between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday, as the Centre introduced key Bills linked to women’s reservation and delimitation, triggering a sharp political confrontation.
DELHI
“25–30 Years Too Late”: PM Modi Pushes Women’s Reservation Bill Amidst INDIA Bloc’s Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly advocated for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, describing it as a long-pending reform that should have been introduced decades ago.
News
From Pilgrimage to Peril: 6 killed, 15 injured after mini-bus overturns in Punjab’s Fategargh Sahib
At least 6 people were killed and 21 were injured after a bus carrying devotees overturned in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district on the night of April 14 Deputy Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar said.
BENGAL
Bengal SIR: After Name Deletion, Kolkata Man Writes to Supreme Court, President Seeking Permission to Die
“I would much rather not live,” the words did not come as a slogan. They did not rise with the cadence of protest chants that echoed through central Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon.
INDIA
Samrat Choudary crowned new ‘Samrat’ of Bihar; takes Nitish Kumar’s chair
BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary becomes the new Chief Minister of Bihar, making history as the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to direc...
BENGAL
TMC Flags ‘Selective Targeting’ in WhatsApp Messages By EC Asking for Frisking of Abhishek Banerjee, His Wife’s Cars
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday alleged bias in election monitoring after releasing screenshots of purported WhatsApp messages, which it claim...
BENGAL
ED Calls I-PAC Co-Founder Pratik Jain’s Wife, Brother to Delhi for Questioning Ahead of Key Bengal Polls
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and brother of Pratik Jain, one of the co-founders of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). The move comes a day after the central agency took another senior functionary of the organisation, Vinesh Chandel, into custody.
BIHAR
JD(U) Backs Nitish Kumar’s Continued Influence as Bihar Awaits New CM
Amid intensifying speculation over Bihar’s next chief minister, Janata Dal (United) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha on Tuesday underlined the enduring political influence of outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, asserting that future governments would continue to function under his guidance.
BENGAL
“Double Loss…”: Rahul Gandhi Slams TMC and BJP Over Bengal’s Industrial Decline
In the run-up to the all-important Bengal assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday kickstarted his poll campaign by targeting both the Trinamool Co...
BENGAL
“Unholy Alliance…”: Mamata Banerjee says she is “enough” against Centre and 19 NDA states
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday struck a defiant note, declaring that she was single-handedly taking on what she described as the...
BIHAR
Major Political Shift: Nitish Kumar dissolves Cabinet after last meeting in Patna; Bihar gears up for a new CM
Bihar is witnessing a significant political transition, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expected to resign on Tuesday after convening his final Cabin...
BENGAL
Delhi Court Sends I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel to 10-Day ED Custody
A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded Vinesh Chandel, director at political consultancy firm I-PAC, to 10 days in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in ...
INDIA
Supreme Court Defers I-PAC Hearing by a Week; Case to Be Taken Up Day Ahead of Bengal First Phase Polls
The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing in the I-PAC case by a week, scheduling it for April 22—just a day before the first phase of voti...
BENGAL
‘Deleted, Then ‘Excluded’: PhD & Passport Holder IIM Professor From Kolkata Fights to Reclaim Her Vote
In a quiet apartment lined with books in Lake Gardens, a story is unfolding that cuts to the heart of India’s democratic promise. Dr. Nandita Roy - an...
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‘Inspired by Pm Modi’: Kolkata-based doctor promises Rs.500 discount in consultation fees if patients chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’
An eminent cardiologist by profession, Dr. P K Hazra is viral on social media after his unique proposition caught netizens’ eyes. According to an adve...
BENGAL
West Bengal Voter Roll Row: Justice Joymalya Bagchi Flags Risk to Electoral Integrity, Calls for ‘Robust Appellate Mechanism’
In a development that sharpens the focus on electoral integrity ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Justice Joymalya Bagchi on Monday (April ...
BENGAL
‘Right to Vote Constitutional & Sentimental”: Supreme Court Declines to Extend Bengal Electoral Roll Freeze Deadline; Justice Bagchi Flags 'Logical Discrepancy' - A Shift Of ECI Stance From Bihar SIR
The petition, filed by Quaraisha Yeasmin and others, challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to freeze the rolls on April 9 despite over a lakh appeals remaining undecided.
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Warns of Possible Midnight Raids and Arrests Bengal Polls Campaign Heats Up
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep apprehension over potential midnight raids and arrests by central agencies, claiming they could target her party workers in the dead of night as polling draws near.
BENGAL
Kolkata man ‘shifted’ to Bihar voter list after deletion in Bengal, alleges electoral lapse & conspiracy
A 45-year-old resident of Beleghata has alleged a shocking discrepancy in the electoral rolls after discovering that his name was deleted from West Bengal’s voter list and subsequently appeared in Bihar’s database despite never having visited the state.
BENGAL
He Makes India’s Flag, But Lost His Vote: The Story of Raju Halder - A Muslim Bengali
In a modest neighbourhood on the outskirts of Howrah’s Santragachi, the colours of the Indian tricolour are impossible to miss. Saffron, white a...
BIHAR
22 Lakh Removed from Voter List But Why Not Deported? Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary Sparks Debate on Infiltrators During Bengal Campaign
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary has reignited the contentious debate over illegal immigration and voter list purification,...
UTTAR PRADESH
Over 2 Crore Voters Removed from Uttar Pradesh Electoral Rolls After Special Intensive Revision; Urban Districts Record Sharpest Declines
The Election Commission of India on Friday released the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh following the completion of the 166-day Special Intens...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Alleges ‘Three BJP Agents’ Active in Murshidabad, Raises Concerns Over Voter Manipulation
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that “three agents” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are operating in Murshidabad, ...
BENGAL
“Is It Right for Some to Have Four Wives?”: Amit Shah’s UCC Pitch Rekindles BJP’s Familiar Religious Faultlines
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s latest remarks in West Bengal, framed around the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), are not merely an electoral promise—they ar...
BENGAL
“Infiltrators will be identified” : PM Modi’s emphasizes CAA Pitch in Bengal Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act ( CAA) would be fast tracked for refugee communitie...
MAHARASHTRA
Ranveer Singh Meets RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat at Nagpur office After ‘Dhurandhar’ Success, Sparks Political Speculation
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat at the organisation’s headquarters in Nagpur, in a development...
MAHARASHTRA
EVMs to Undergo Diagnostic Check in Mumbai After High Court Nod
Following an order by the Bombay High Court earlier this year, the State Election Commission (SEC) will conduct a two-day “diagnostic check only” insp...
POLITICS
ED raids ex-Bengal Min Partha Chatterjee’s Naktala residence months after bail in teachers’ recruitment scam
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team conducted raids at the South Kolkata residence of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Satu...
DELHI
Kejriwal Flags Voter Roll Concerns Ahead of Bengal Polls, Alleges ‘Institutional Takeovers’
Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday raised concerns over the conduct of elections ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, questioning the fairness o...
BENGAL
“If Infiltrators Are Entering, Amit Shah Should Resign”: Mamata Banerjee Steps Up Bengal Campaign with Back-to-Back Rallies
Mamata Banerjee stepped up her election campaign on Saturday with a series of major public meetings across the state. Her schedule includes rallies in...
INDIA
Allahabad HC Judge Yashwant Varma Steps Amid During Ongoing Impeachment Probe; Know what happened?
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has submitted his resignation from office amid an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into allegations li...
MAHARASHTRA
Exploitation & Conversion Row Rocks Nashik IT Firm; Key Accused in Custody, Probe Widens
A major controversy has erupted around a reputed multinational IT company in Nashik, Maharashtra, where six employees have been booked in connection w...
BENGAL
‘Freezing Date’ Question in West Bengal SIR Appeals to Be Heard by SC on April 13
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider the issue of fixing a "freezing date" in connection with the pending appeals asking out of the Speci...
MAHARASHTRA
Kunal Kamra Appears Before Privileges Committee, Denies Wrongdoing in Satire Row
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Thursday appeared before the legislative Privileges Committee in connection with the controversy surrounding his song...
BENGAL
"Integrity of Muslims cannot be questioned...": AIMIM Pulls Plug on Alliance with Humayun Kabir amidst 'Sting Video' Row
Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has withdrawn its alliance with suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir and h...
BENGAL
BJP Manifesto Launch: Amit Shah Signals Swift UCC Rollout within 6 months in Bengal, Pledges ₹3,000 Monthly Support for Women
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto for West Bengal, placing a strong emphasis on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within six months if the party forms the government.
BENGAL
“₹1000 Crore Deal” : Explosive Sting Video of Humayun Kabir Goes Viral, Alleges BJP-Backed Plot to ‘Fool’ Bengal Muslims Through Fake Babri Masjid Campaign
A hidden-camera sting operation video featuring suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has erupted into a major political storm in West ...
INDIA
Assam Polls: Polling Official Found Dead in Sonitpur, Voting Continues Uninterrupted
Guwahati: A polling official was found dead on Thursday morning in Assam’s Sonitpur district during the ongoing Assembly elections, officials said.Acc...
BENGAL
Kejriwal Backs TMC in Sharp Rebuff to ECI’s ‘Straight Talk’’, Alleges Poll Body Operating Under BJP Control
In a significant show of opposition solidarity, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday publicly backed the Trinamool Con...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari: Bhabanipur Contest Heats Up as CM Files Nomination
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination papers as the Trinamool Congress candidate from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, accompanied by a show of strength from party workers and supporters.
BENGAL
“STRAIGHT TALK…”: Never Seen Before Showdown between TMC and ECI
A sharp standoff broke out between the Election Commission of India and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday, after a delegation of party leaders met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over concerns related to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal.
MAHARASHTRA
After Controversy, Samay Raina Signals Return of ‘India’s Got Latent’ in New Stand-up Special
Raina revealed that three FIRs had been filed against him in connection with the controversy. “I was prepared, but not to be booked for someone else’s statement,” he said, adding that he had not made any remarks in the episode that triggered the backlash. His comments frequently blended humour with political undertones, including references to his identity as a Kashmiri Pandit.
BENGAL
Four Decades in Politics, Another Electoral Test: Mamata Banerjee Files Nomination
Banerjee began her political career with the Indian National Congress in the 1970s, rising rapidly through its youth ranks. In 1984, she gained national prominence by defeating veteran Communist leader Somnath Chatterjee in the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency, becoming one of the youngest Members of Parliament in the country.
BENGAL
Breaking Barriers: Menaka Guruswamy’s Journey from Section 377 to the Rajya Sabha
Menaka Guruswamy is a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India and a well known constitutional lawyer. In 2026 she made history by becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after being elected to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal.
BENGAL
Frozen Democracy? 91 Lakh Names Vanish from Bengal Voter Rolls Ahead of Crucial Polls
The EC has defended the exercise as a necessary correction to weed out duplicate, deceased, and otherwise ineligible entries, asserting that the process was conducted in a “phased and transparent manner” with due checks at every stage. Officials maintain that the objective was to ensure a “clean and error-free electoral roll,” a cornerstone for free and fair elections.
INDIA
Assam Police Search Pawan Khera’s Delhi Residence Amid Row Over Allegations Against CM’s Wife
A team of Assam Police, accompanied by Delhi Police officials, visited Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence in Delhi’s Nizamuddin East on Tuesday m...
BENGAL
“Lower yourself a bit…”, Supreme Court Pulls Up Bengal Chief Secretary, Raps Administration Over Malda Judicial Officer Hostage Crisis; Drops Further Action
The Supreme Court on Monday came down sharply on the West Bengal administration - particularly Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala - over its handling of...
News
“Gross violation of MCC…”: Kalyan Banerjee urges ECI to act over remarks by RG Kar victim’s mother during poll campaign
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take immediate action against the R.G. Kar victim’s mother, who is contesting as a Bharatiya
BENGAL
Thunderstorm Activity Set to Intensify Across West Bengal, Relief from Heat Likely
Thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify across parts of West Bengal in the coming days, with the regional meteorological office forecasting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible hailstorms, offering relief
POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP in Assam Rally, Says Congress Stands for ‘Unity and Love but BJP Divides’
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of fostering division and hatred, while asserting that the Congress party
POLITICS
After Dhurandhar, Kerala Story, ‘Deliberate Misinformation on FCRA, UCC’: PM Modi alleges during Kerala Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dismissed criticism surrounding the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that “false narratives” are
BENGAL
Malda Security Scare: Judicial Officers Flagged Risks to DM Days Before Gherao, Raising Questions Over Administrative Changes & If Warnings Were Ignored ‘Deliberately’
Malda, West Bengal: Days before judicial officers were confined for hours during protests in Malda’s Kaliachak-II block, multiple officers had formally warned the district administration about a potential security breakdown—raising
INDIA
Three Arrested for Planning Cyber Fraud Call Centre in Navi Mumbai
The Cyber Police of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCPC) have arrested three men who were allegedly preparing to set up a cyber fraud call centre in Navi Mumbai. The arrested
INDIA
After ‘Dhurandhar’, Gang Leader Murdered; Brother’s Revenge Shocks Nanded district
A shocking incident of triple murder was reported in Nanded around midnight. The crime took place near the E-Square area adjacent to D-Mart in the city.The accused include Syed Awez,
INDIA
Night of Tragedy: Family Reunion Ends in Death of 9
A tragic accident near Shivajinagar on Friday night claimed the lives of nine people when an Ertiga car veered off the road and fell into a well. Six of those
BENGAL
‘Without Administrative Control’: Mamata Blames EC for Malda ‘Hostage Crisis’, Urges People Not to Fall for ‘Provocation’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday squarely blamed the Election Commission (EC) for the Malda “hostage crisis”, asserting that her government currently has no administrative control as the
POLITICS
“Afraid to speak against Modi…”: AAP Rebuts Raghav Chadha’s ‘Silenced’ Claim, Senior Leaders Launch Sharp Attack
The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday rebutted Raghav Chadha’s claims that he had been “silenced” after his removal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, with senior leaders launching a
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“Silenced, not defeated…”: Raghav Chadha Hits Back at AAP After Rajya Sabha Reshuffle
A day after being removed as the Aam Aadmi Party’s Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha on Friday responded with a video message, questioning the decision and asserting
News
FIR Against TMC Councillors After CEO Office Gherao; Police Issue Notices in Kolkata
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against six persons, including two Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillors, in connection with the gherao of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)’s office in central Kolkata
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Baramati By-Poll Set for Contest as Congress Rejects Unopposed Route
Late Ajit Dada passed away in an aircraft accident. A by-election is now being held in Baramati. Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has resigned from her Rajya Sabha membership. There
News
Calcutta HC Advocate Mofakkerul Islam, Who Allegedly ‘Triggered District-wide Violence’, Arrested in Malda Violence Case; 15 nabbed so far
West Bengal Police on Friday arrested Calcutta High Court advocate Mofakkerul Islam in connection with the Malda violence case, which was held in protest against ‘arbitrary deletions’ in the ongoing
News
VBA Chief Prakash Ambedkar Questions Transparency of 2024 Polls in Andhra, Maharashtra
Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi (VBA) president Prakash Ambedkar on Friday alleged that the discrepancies flagged in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections mirror similar irregularities that his party had earlier raised
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‘Amit Shah Entirely Did It…’: Mamata Banerjee Demands Home Minister’s Resignation Over Malda SIR Fallout
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of orchestrating a “conspiracy” behind the hostage-taking of judicial officers during
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Bengal Election 2026: Amit Shah Vows to Defeat Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur; Predicts BJP Win, Sets 170 Seat Target
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday escalated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, declaring that the party is determined to defeat her in
News
Assam Polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma Predicts 90–100 Seats for NDA, Congress Calls It ‘Daydreaming’
With the Assam Assembly elections around the corner, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a prediction about the outcome, expressing confidence in a sweeping victory for the ruling NDA.Speaking
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“Bengal Welcomes Tourists…”: TMC Takes Swipe At Amit Shah, Lists Fish-Meat Menu For 15-Days Visit
The Trinamool Congress on Thursday intensified its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his planned 15-day visit to poll-bound West Bengal, using the state’s food culture to
News
18 Arrested in Malda Hostage Case as Supreme Court Flags “Premeditated” Nature of Incident
West Bengal police have arrested 18 individuals in connection with the Malda incident, where seven judicial officers were allegedly held hostage for several hours during a protest linked to electoral
News
Kolkata Witnesses BJP–TMC Face-Off During Suvendu Adhikari’s Nomination Rally
Slogans of “Jai Shri Ram” and “BJP zindabad” clashed with cries of “Joy Bangla” and “Mamata Banerjee zindabad” as a high-voltage political face-off unfolded in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur area on Thursday,
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Sanjay Raut Predicts ‘Political Earthquake’ in Maharashtra, 25–30 NCP, 25 Shinde Sena MLAs Likely to Merge with BJP
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday claimed at a press conference that Maharashtra politics is heading towards another “major political earthquake.” He even revealed a specific
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Raghav Chadha Dropped from AAP’s Rajya Sabha Leadership Post
In a significant organisational change, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from his leadership role in the Upper House, appointing Punjab MP Ashok Mittal
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Malda Protest: Judicial Officers Held Hostage over SIR deletions, SC Pulls Up Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP-ECI ‘conspiracy’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has held the Election Commission of India responsible for the unrest in Malda, arguing that the state’s administrative authority was effectively undermined during the
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‘Trying to bring in voters from other states:’ Abhishek Banerjee targets BJP with ‘outsider’ plank in North Bengal rallies
Trinamool Congress MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday intensified the party’s “outsider” pitch while addressing rallies in North and South Dinajpur, as the ruling party eyes a
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Convoy of BJP nominee Rathindra Nath Bose attacked in Cooch Behar; political blame game intensifies
Tensions escalated in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar after BJP nominee Rathindra Nath Bose alleged that his convoy was attacked during an election campaign. The incident reportedly took place while he
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Bengal SIR Hearing: Supreme Court Allows the Inclusion of New Documents by Appellate Tribunal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted appellate tribunals hearing disputes in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to consider fresh documents, provided their authenticity is duly verified,
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Bengal SIR: 47 Lakh Objections Disposed, Supreme Court “Optimistic” about Progress
The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that nearly 47 lakh of the 60 lakh objections filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal have been