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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
“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...
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...
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...
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
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.
BENGAL
From Grief to Ballot: BJP Fields RG Kar Victim’s Mother, Ignites Political Firestorm in Bengal
In a dramatic and emotionally charged move ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded the mother of the RG Kar Medical College
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INDIA
Battle for the Bengali Plate: How Fish, Meat and Identity Became Central to Bengal’s Poll Politics?
As West Bengal heads into the 2026 Assembly elections, an unlikely yet deeply symbolic battleground has emerged — the Bengali plate. What began as a policy debate outside the state
INDIA
Bengal Polls 2026 LIVE: EC reshuffle sparks political heat, TMC hits campaign trail amid changing weather
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections drawing closer, political temperatures are rising alongside shifting weather conditions across the state. The Election Commission’s latest administrative reshuffle has intensified the pre-poll
INDIA
Assam Poll Twist: BJP Minister Nandita Garlosa Switches to Congress After Ticket Snub, Set to Contest Haflong
In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, former BJP minister Nandita Garlosa has joined the Congress after being denied a ticket by the ruling party, triggering
BENGAL
‘Modi Biggest Infiltrator, Won’t Let Them Snatch Rights': Mamata Banerjee’s Ups her Ante against BJP at Eid Celebration
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp political attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Eid celebrations in Kolkata, accusing him of being the “biggest infiltrator” while asserting
INDIA
'Bengal First': TMC Unveils Welfare-Heavy Manifesto with Cash Sops, Jobs Push and Strong Pitch Against Centre
Positioning the upcoming Assembly elections as a battle for Bengal’s identity and economic future, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has released its 2026 manifesto—anchored in welfare expansion, job creation,
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of conspiracy during Manifesto release: ‘Unofficial President's Rule Imposed in Poll-bound Bengal’
Chief Minister of Bengal and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, Mamata Banerjee, released the party’s manifesto ahead of the assembly elections on Friday evening, pledging 10 new developments to
INDIA
TMC Moves Calcutta High Court Challenging EC’s Transfer of IAS, IPS Officers Ahead of Bengal Polls
In a fresh escalation of tensions ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Alleges ‘Unprecedented Targeting’ of Bengal by EC, Calls Actions a Threat to Constitutional Order
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday sharply criticised the Election Commission of India over its recent actions of shuffling administrative and state security official in the state ahead of
BENGAL
‘Kolkata Police prepared for challenges’, newly-appointed CP Ajay Kumar Nanda assures ahead of Bengal Assembly election
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, newly-appointed Commissioner of Kolkata Police, IPS Ajay Kumar Nanda, has asserted that the city police are fully equipped to handle any law-and-order
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Bhawanipur set for Mamata–Suvendu rematch as TMC unveils candidate list with strong diversity push
West Bengal’s political landscape is gearing up for a high-voltage contest as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is poised for a direct face-off with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur, setting
BENGAL
‘Insult to Adivasis, Women’: PM Modi Fires at TMC Over President Murmu Visit and Law-and-Order at Kolkata’s Brigade Rally
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on the horizon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened his political pitch at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, framing the battle for Bengal
INDIA
‘Bugle for New Bengal Has Sounded’: PM Modi Launches Fierce Attack on TMC at Kolkata Mega Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp political attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress during a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday, declaring that the “storm
BENGAL
‘Bengal People Love Them Who Love Bengal’: CM Mamata Banerjee Says While Greeting New Governor R.N. Navi
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday welcomed newly appointed Governor R.N. Navi, saying that the people of the state appreciate those who value Bengal and its culture. Speaking during her
INDIA
From Protocol to Politics: President Draupadi Murmu Questions Bengal Government, Mamata Banerjee Fires Back
A routine presidential visit to North Bengal took an unexpectedly political turn on Saturday, setting off a sharp exchange between President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The
WORLD
Israel 'Planned Khamenei Assassination Months in Advance, Ops Moved Accordingly': Israel Def Minister
Israel had decided to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as early as November last year and had originally planned to execute the operation around mid-2026, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Cabinet Clears Tough Anti-Conversion Bill; Up to 7 Years Jail, Rs 5 Lakh Fine Proposed
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a draft anti-conversion law titled the Maharashtra Religious Freedom Act, 2026, proposing stringent punishment for forced or fraudulent religious conversions. The proposed legislation provides for
INDIA
IAF Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes in Assam; Two Pilots Killed During Training Sortie
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft that went off radar during a training exercise in the Karbi Anglong region of Assam has crashed, killing both pilots on
BENGAL
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Resigns; Tamil Nadu Governor to Hold Additional Charge
In a dramatic turn of events, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose has resigned from the post of Governor of West Bengal, bringing an end to his tenure at the Raj
BENGAL
PM Modi to Address Mega Brigade Rally on March 14 in Kolkata Marking the End of BJP’s ‘Parivartan Yatra’ Ahead of Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a major rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on March 14, marking the culmination of the Parivartan Yatra launched by the
BIHAR
Who Will Succeed Nitish Kumar? Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha Among Frontrunners for Bihar CM Post
As veteran leader Nitish Kumar prepares to move to the Rajya Sabha, a major leadership transition appears to be unfolding in Bihar. The expected shift comes only months after Kumar
KARNATAKA
PM Modi's One Day Karnataka Visit Ahead of 2023 Assembly Elections Costed Rs 33 Crore of Public Funds, RTI Reveals
An RTI response has revealed that more than Rs 33 crore of public money was spent on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one-day visit to Karnataka on February 27, 2023, weeks
WORLD
Air India Cancels 50 International Flights as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Explosions Reported in Dubai
Air India has cancelled 22 additional international flights scheduled for Sunday, raising the total number of overseas service suspensions to 50 amid intensifying instability in the Middle East. The decision
WORLD
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Assassinated in Coordinated US-Israeli Strikes, Tehran Launches Fresh Strike
Iran has confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, following a large-scale joint military operation carried out by the United States and Israel. The unprecedented strikes, targeting strategic
BENGAL
Bengal Voter Roll Update: 7 Lakh Names Removed, Over 60 Lakh Under Review After SIR Exercise
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released the first phase of West Bengal’s updated electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in line with the timeline set
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Launches ‘Pink Booths’ and ‘SHINING’ Patrol Teams to Strengthen Women’s Safety in Kolkata
Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced the launch of two new initiatives aimed at further enhancing women’s safety and confidence across Kolkata — dedicated ‘Pink Booths’
BENGAL
ECI Set to Release Bengal’s Final Electoral Rolls Today; Here’s How to Check Your Name
The Election Commission is set to release West Bengal’s final electoral roll on Friday, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The final list will categorise approximately
BENGAL
TMC Fields a Minister, Ex-DGP, Senior Advocate, Bengali Actress for Rajya Sabha Elections
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday evening released its list of candidates for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections, nominating minister Babul Supriyo, former West Bengal Director General of
INDIA
High Court Clears ‘The Kerala Story 2’ for Release After Lifting Interim Stay
The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the theatrical release of The Kerala Story 2, setting aside an earlier interim order that had temporarily halted its screening. The decision came
INDIA
‘Truth Always Wins…I am Kattar Imaandaar’ Kejriwal Breaks Down After Court Clears Him, Sisodia in Liquor Scam Probe
Dramatic and emotional scenes unfolded outside a Delhi court on Friday after AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and several others were acquitted in the
POLITICS
Delhi Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & 21 Others in Excise Policy Case
In a significant ruling, a Delhi court on Friday discharged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, along with 21 other accused, in the high-profile corruption case
BENGAL
Kolkata Jolted by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake; Tremors Felt Across City
Kolkata experienced strong tremors on Friday afternoon, leaving residents alarmed as buildings shook across several neighbourhoods. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake measured 5.5 on the
BENGAL
Howrah Shootout: Promoter Shot Dead at Point-Blank Range; Two Identified, BJP Alleges Accused Linked To TMC MLA
A 27-year-old real-estate promoter was shot dead in a brazen early-morning attack in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Wednesday, triggering panic in the area and sparking political controversy ahead of
INDIA
Speaker Om Birla Announces 60-Nation Parliament Outreach Initiative as No-Confidence Motion Looms
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday unveiled a new parliamentary outreach initiative, constituting “Parliament Friendship Groups” with over 60 countries. The move has been described as an effort to
INDIA
Pawan Hans Helicopter Ditches in Sea Near Mayabunder; All On Board Rescued Safely
A helicopter operated by Pawan Hans crashed into the sea on Tuesday morning shortly before landing near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The aircraft had taken off from
INDIA
Supreme Court Expands Judicial Pool for Bengal SIR Verification, Allows Civil Judges and Officers From Odisha and Jharkhand
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday modified its previous order and issued fresh directions to speed up the verification of disputed entries in West Bengal’s voter list revision, permitting
INDIA
From Rescue to Ruin: Seven Dead in Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash While Flying Patient from Ranchi to Delhi
What was meant to be a life-saving journey turned into one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in Jharkhand’s history, leaving seven families shattered and searching for answers.On Monday night, a
BENGAL
BJP’s Woman Card: Deploys Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to Lead Targetted Campaign in Bengal Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its mobilisation efforts in poll-bound West Bengal by fielding its only woman chief minister, Rekha Gupta, in a strategic bid to consolidate support
WORLD
‘Boong’ Triumphs at BAFTA 2026; Lakshmipriya Devi Makes Poignant Appeal for Peace in Manipur
In a proud moment for Indian cinema, the Manipuri-language feature Boong emerged as the sole Indian winner at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), securing the honour in the
WATCH
Migrant Worker Allegedly Stabbed in Madhya Pradesh for ‘Speaking Bengali’; Concerns Rise Over Targeted Attacks
A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly stabbed in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district for speaking Bengali, The Times of India has reported, in an incident that has intensified concerns
INDIA
Delhi Police Flags ‘Nepal-Style’ Plot Behind Shirtless Protest at AI Summit
The Delhi Police on Saturday informed a city court that the shirtless demonstration by members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) during the recent AI Summit resembled protests seen in
BENGAL
BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma Joins Trinamool Congress Ahead of Bengal Assembly Polls
In a significant political development ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Bishnu Prasad Sharma from Kurseong in North Bengal formally joined the
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over ‘cultural insensitivity’ remark on Ramakrishna birth anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his message on the birth anniversary of 19th-century spiritual leader Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, accusing him of displaying
BENGAL
Bengal: Indas BJP MLA Enters Classroom Without Permission, Argues With Teacher in Bankura School
A controversy erupted at a government school in Bankura after the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Indas constituency allegedly entered a classroom during an ongoing lesson without permission and
INDIA
ED–Mamata Banerjee Face Off in Supreme Court Over Alleged Agency “Weaponisation”
In proceedings before the Supreme Court of India, a sharp exchange took place between counsel representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and those appearing in a petition concerning West Bengal Chief
INDIA
“Ejaculation Without Penetration Is Attempt, Not Rape…”: Chhattisgarh HC Modifies 2004 Rape Conviction, Reduces Sentence
The Chhattisgarh High Court has altered the conviction of a man from rape to attempted rape, holding that ejaculation without proof of penetration amounts to an attempt to commit rape
INDIA
Anjel Chakma Murder: Supreme Court Asks Attorney General To Examine Plea On Racial Violence Guidelines
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday disposed of a public interest litigation seeking guidelines to curb identity-based and racial violence against persons from the North-East, while requesting the Attorney
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BENGAL
Bengal: Bikes With Bihar Registration Reach BJP Office in Malda; TMC Alleges Pre-Poll Intimidation
As many as fourteen motor bikes with registration number plates bearing Bihar initials reached Malda on Sunday morning, igniting political tussle in the Bengal district. Tensions escalated in Malda’s Englishbazar
POLITICS
Bangladesh Elections 2026: NCP Leader Hasnat Abdullah Wins Comilla Seat Amid Controversy Over Anti-India Remarks
Firebrand political figure Hasnat Abdullah, known for his sharp rhetoric against India and his role in the anti-government protests that reshaped Dhaka’s political landscape, secured a decisive victory in the
POLITICS
Sheikh Hasina’s Future in Focus as BNP’s Electoral Surge Reshapes Bangladesh’s Political Landscape
A decisive political transition in Bangladesh has brought renewed attention to the fate of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who continues to live in exile in New Delhi as the
INDIA
‘Logical Discrepancy’ Tags Fall Heavily on Muslim Voters in Two Kolkata Seats: Report
A significant proportion of voters flagged for “logical discrepancies” during the electoral roll revision in two key south Kolkata constituencies belong to the Muslim community, prompting fresh debate over whether
INDIA
Air India Crash: Italian report on probe hints ‘intentional fuel cut’ by pilot after no technical defect found in aircraft
The Air India crash in June 2025, claimed lives of over 260 people, making it one of the deadliest aircraft disasters in history. The Boeing 787 passenger carrier was en
INDIA
After meeting Sonia Gandhi, Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar fuels buzz on power-sharing talks: ‘'Not here to soak in the sun’
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has once again sparked speculation over the state’s leadership dynamics, reiterating that “time will answer everything” following a meeting with senior Congress leader Sonia
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee steps in to help Diamond Harbour student sit for board exams
A higher secondary student from Diamond Harbour, who feared she would miss her board examinations after failing to complete her registration on time, has now been able to sit for
INDIA
Replica Babri Masjid Construction Begins in Murshidabad, Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Bengal Polls
The construction of a replica of the Babri Masjid has begun in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, setting off a fresh political controversy months before the state heads into Assembly elections.
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INDIA
From Comedy Stage to Parliament: Vir Das Reacts as ‘Two Indias’ Monologue Gets Budget Speech Mention
When satire travels from a comedy stage to the floor of Parliament, it’s bound to raise a few eyebrows. Actor-comedian Vir Das found himself at the centre of an unexpected
INDIA
Explained: How the US Is Quietly Tweaking Trade Deal Terms to Address India’s Concerns Before Final Signing
The evolving US–India trade agreement is still being fine-tuned, with both sides quietly reshaping key provisions before the final signing expected around mid-March. While the deal was announced by President
INDIA
Congress Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Cites Procedural Concerns
The Congress party has initiated a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, formally seeking his removal from office. A notice to this effect was submitted to the Secretary
INDIA
Bomb threats to Parliament and 9 Delhi schools trigger evacuations, massive security sweep across capital
A bomb threat targeting India’s Parliament and at least nine prominent schools across Delhi triggered widespread panic and emergency responses on Monday morning, prompting evacuations and large-scale security checks across
BENGAL
Malda Tragedy: Bereaved Husband Attends Mandatory SIR Hearing After Leaving Wife and Infant in Morgue
A deeply tragic incident unfolded in West Bengal’s Malda district, where a school teacher was compelled to attend an Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing after losing his wife and infant
BENGAL
‘Why so-called victim never spoke earlier?’BJP defends Kolkata-based Youtuber booked in sexual assault charges
A Kolkata-based content creator was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting his girlfriend and forcibly detaining her. The accused, who goes by screen name ‘Nonsane’, was nabbed by Kolkata
INDIA
'Justice cries behind doors...' Mamata Banerjee quotes Tagore while arguing over mass SIR deletions in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an emotional submission before the Supreme Court on Wednesday while arguing against alleged voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, invoking
INDIA
Explained | The Reliefs Mamata Banerjee Has Sought in Her Supreme Court Petitions on SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking a series of directions against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee set to argue ‘for SIR victims’ in Supreme Court, Here’s What is Happening Inside
A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, is slated to hear petitions linked to West Bengal Chief
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BENGAL
Soil from a Grave, Papers on His Head: Murshidabad Man’s Plea at SIR Hearing Strikes an Emotional Chord
A deeply moving moment unfolded at a Special Investigation Report (SIR) hearing camp in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district when a man arrived carrying not just documents, but a piece of
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INDIA
Delhi: Husband Kills 27-yr-old SWAT Commando Over Dowry Demand; Here’s How it Unfolded
A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando, Kajal Chaudhary, succumbed to her injuries after allegedly being brutally assaulted by her husband, in a case that has brought the issue of dowry
BENGAL
After Md. Shami, Ex-Indian Footballer Mehtab Hossain Recieves SIR Hearing Notice over ‘Logical Discrepancy’ in Poll Roll
Former India international footballer Mehtab Hossain has been summoned for a hearing as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a senior Election
POLITICS
Ajit Pawar laid to rest with state honours in Baramati; top national leaders pay last respects
The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar were performed with full state honours on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds in
INDIA
Who Were Captains Shambhavi Pathak and Sumit Kapoor? Pilots Killed in Ajit Pawar Jet Crash Near Baramati
A chartered Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati Airport in Pune district on Wednesday morning, killing all six people on board. The incident occurred
INDIA
Bengal: BJP Leader, Appointed as BLA, Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Remove 343 Genuine Voters from Electoral Rolls
A BJP leader in Tamluk, East Midnapore, who was appointed as Booth Level Agent (BLA), has been arrested for allegedly attempting to remove the names of 343 living voters from
BENGAL
Bengal: Groom Summoned for SIR Verification Over ‘Logical Discrepancy’ on Wedding Day in Birbhum
A groom in West Bengal’s Birbhum district was forced to attend a voter verification hearing on the day of his wedding, highlighting the growing disruption caused by the ongoing Special
BENGAL
Supreme Court Orders Publication of ‘Logical Discrepancy’ List, Extends Objection Window in SIR Process
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the list of names falling under the “logical discrepancy” category. The bench ordered that such names
BENGAL
Bengal: Singur Landowners Object to PM Modi’s Proposed Rally, File Complaint Over Lack of Consent
A group of 20 landowners from Singur have lodged a formal complaint with the local Gram Panchayat and the Block Development Officer (BDO), alleging that preparations for Prime Minister Narendra
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Claims Two BJP MLAs ‘in touch’ with TMC, Takes Swipe at Suvendu Adhikari
Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday claimed that two BJP MLAs from West Midnapore district had approached him with the intention of joining the ruling party, though he
POLITICS
Supreme Court Suspends Calcutta HC’s Order Disqualifying Mukul Roy as Bengal MLA
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the judgment of the Calcutta High Court that had disqualified Mukul Roy from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law. The interim
WORLD
Donald Trump Presented with Peace Prize amid Venezuela ‘Seize’, ICE crackdowns; Nobel Committee Denounces Transfer
Donald Trump was publicly presented with a Nobel Peace Prize medal by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting on January 15, 2026, a gesture she
BENGAL
Caught Between Duty and Family: Bengal BLO Forced to Serve SIR Hearing Notice to Wife & Self
What began as an ordinary afternoon in Ketugram quickly turned into a moment of quiet shock for a schoolteacher and his family. Devshankar Chatterjee had finished his meal and left
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INDIA
ED Admits ‘No Seizure’ in I-PAC Searches, Calcutta HC Adjourns TMC Plea
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday heard the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) petition challenging the Trinamool Congress’s objections to search operations conducted at premises linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC in
INDIA
Bengal Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During SIR Hearing, Declared Dead at Hospital
An elderly man died after suffering a cardiac arrest while attending hearing related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Saturday morning.The deceased
INDIA
Bengal: Paralysed Voter Attends SIR Hearing, Alleges ‘No Assistance’ from EC Representatives
A paralysed voter appeared for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Midnapore earlier this week, drawing attendance to procedural challenges faced by vulnerable voters despite promises of ‘home hearing’
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INDIA
“Bengal Will Resist”: Abhishek Banerjee’s Warning as ED Raids I-PAC Office, Mamata Moves HC
Declaring that West Bengal would not bow to the alleged pressure from the Union Government, Trinamool Congress national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee issued a strong warning to the
INDIA
ED Approaches Calcutta High Court Alleging ‘Unlawful Interference’ During I-PAC Raid
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging unlawful interference and obstruction during its search operations carried out in West Bengal earlier in the day.The central
BENGAL
Malda BLO Death: Family Claims‘SIR Duties Continued’ Despite Medical Advice to Rest
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls work in Bengal’s Malda district passed away on Wednesday morning after she was unable to cope
BENGAL
Mahua Moitra Extends Support to Umar Khalid After SC Denies Bail in Delhi Riots Case
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra on Monday voiced her support for jailed student activist Umar Khalid following the Supreme Court’s order declining to grant him bail in
INDIA
Bengali Actor Dev, Sitting MP from Ghatal, Summoned for SIR Hearing
Bengali film actor and Member of Parliament from West Bengal’s Ghatal constituency, Dev, has been issued a notice to appear for a hearing under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of
INDIA
BCCI Directs KKR to Release Bangladeshi Pacer Mustafizur Rahman from 2026 IPL Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday directed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming
INDIA
EC Cautions BLOs on SIR Hearing Protocols Amid Complaints Involving Ailing Voters
The Election Commission of India has issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO supervisors if its directives regarding Special Intensive
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Accuses CEC of ‘Losing Temper’ During Meeting on SIR in Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the poll panel failed to address concerns
INDIA
Bengal: Husband Brings Ailing Wife to SIR Hearing in Trolley Van in Birbhum’s Sainthia
A husband brought his ailing wife to a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing at the in Birbhum district using a trolley van after she was issued a notice over discrepancies