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BENGAL
‘Focus on vigilance, coordination’ : Mamata Banerjee & Abhishek Banerjee to hold virtual meeting with counting agents on May 2
With the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly election results just days away, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, are set to convene a crucial virtual meeting with all party counting agents, underscoring the party’s focus on vigilance and coordination.
BENGAL
Supreme Court Backs ECI, Dismisses TMC’s Concerns on Central Staff for Bengal Vote Counting
The Supreme Court of India on Saturday observed that the Election Commission’s decision to deploy central government personnel as counting supervisors in the West Bengal Assembly elections does not violate any rules.
BENGAL
TMC Flags ‘Unauthorised’ Handling of Postal Ballots, Files Complaint Against Returning Officer
Amid ongoing political tensions during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a formal complaint against a Returning Officer, alleging irregularities in the handling of postal ballots.
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
‘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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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...
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...
News
‘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
‘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.
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...
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...
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...
News
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
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,
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
‘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
News
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
News
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,
News
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
News
“Illegal, unconstitutional, undemocratic”: Mamata Banerjee flags ‘mass voter manipulation’, writes to CEC over alleged inclusion of outsiders in Bengal rolls
Escalating her attack on the Election Commission ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh
News
8 Killed in Stampede at Nalanda’s Sheetla Mata Temple; Enquiry Launched into the Incident
At least eight people lost their lives in a stampede during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple on Tuesday, triggering concerns over crowd management at the site. The Bihar government
News
Legendary Tennis Star Leander Paes joins BJP in Delhi HQ; To campaign for 2026 Bengal Assembly elections: ‘Want to kindle passion for sports among all’
In a notable development ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, former tennis star Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, stepping into active politics
News
Congress Releases First List of 284 Candidates for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Opts to Contest All Seats Solo
In a significant step ahead of the two-phase West Bengal Assembly polls, the Indian National Congress on Sunday announced its first list of 284 candidates for the 294-member state legislature.
News
Mamata Banerjee Fires Back at Amit Shah’s ‘Chargesheet’ Against TMC, Alleges Conspiracy Ahead of West Bengal Polls
The political heat in West Bengal has intensified sharply as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the BJP’s freshly released “chargesheet” document targeting
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News
Aaditya’s Surprise Appearance Hints at Shift in Sena-BJP Equations
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray’s presence at BJP leader Mohit Kamboj’s birthday party has sparked fresh political chatter, particularly in light of Kamboj’s earlier attacks on the Sena and
News
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Resigns from Legislative Council Ahead of Rajya Sabha Entry, Signals Shift to National Politics
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the state Legislative Council, paving the way for his entry into the Rajya Sabha and marking a significant transition in his
News
‘No authorisation for shoot’: Bengali Actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee Dies After Drowning in Digha
A Bengali actor Arunoday Banerjee, commonly known as Rahul amid film fraternity, passed away in an unfortunate accident after drowning during a shoot at Digha. He was declared dead after
News
Former MP Tarun Mondal Dropped from Bengal Voter List After Revision
Former Lok Sabha MP Tarun Mondal has been dropped from West Bengal’s voter list following the latest revision of electoral rolls by the Election Commission. He had won from Bengal’s
News
Election Commission Releases Third Supplementary List Ahead of Bengal Polls
The Election Commission on Saturday released the third supplementary voter list as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026. However, the poll body did
News
Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 2025 protest deaths after new GenZ leader takes oath
Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday, in connection with deaths linked to the 2025 anti-government protests. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into
News
Over Lawyers, Activists Urge President Murmu to Withhold Assent to ‘Controversial’ Transgender Bill
A group of over 140 lawyers, law students, feminists and social activists have written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Transgender Persons (Protection of
News
BJP Councillor’s Son Arrested in Sex Scandal for Abusing Over 100 Victims
BJP councillor’s son has been arrested on Saturday in sex scandal for abusing over 100 victims, with the Congress alleging that the scale of the crime is far bigger than
News
EC to set up Polling Booths inside six housing complexes in Kolkata
In a new initiative aimed at improving voter participation the Election Commission has decided to set up polling stations inside select housing complexes in Kolkata for the upcoming West Bengal
News
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of ‘pre-planned’ role in Murshidabad Ram Navami unrest
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged that the violence during Ram Navami celebrations in Murshidabad was orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party, intensifying the political blame game
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Polls 2026: Teacher Allegedly Assaulted During Poll Training in Ranaghat After Protesting ‘Model Code Violation’
Tensions flared at a poll training centre in West Bengal’s Ranaghat after a schoolteacher, assigned election duty, alleged that he was assaulted by government officials during a training session on
INDIA
India Cuts Fuel Duty by ₹10 as Global Oil Prices Surge Amid West Asia Tensions
India on Friday cut the excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, as geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran fuel fears of a
BENGAL
“Unwarranted Panic, Possible Lockdown?” Mamata Banerjee Questions PM Modi as she kicks off Election Campaign in Bengal
Stepping up her attack on the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over what she described as an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty, asking
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Asks RG Kar Victim’s Mother to Campaign in Bhabanipur, Takes Fight to Mamata Banerjee’s Turf
Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has urged the mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-and-murder victim to campaign in Bhabanipur, directly targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her
BENGAL
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Likely in Kolkata Over Next Few Days; Weather Office Issues Warning
Kolkata and its adjoining districts are set to witness a spell of unstable weather over the next few days, with forecasts indicating thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and rainfall across
INDIA
Amit Shah to Release BJP ‘Chargesheet’ Against Mamata Banerjee Government during Kolkata visit Ahead of Bengal Polls
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata night for a brief but politically significant visit, during this he is expected to intensify the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign ahead of
WATCH
“Contraceptive for Creativity…”: Kunal Kamra Slams Ranveer Allahbadia Over ‘India’s Got Latent’ Fallout
Comedian Kunal Kamra has sharply criticised YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing him of continuing to capitalise on controversy linked to his appearance on the show India's Got Latent.The exchange unfolded on
MADHYA PRADESH
Tensions Surface in Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs’ Meeting; Priyanka Chaturvedi Questions Sanjay Raut’s Remarks
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meeting of party MPs in Mumbai, where internal differences reportedly came to the fore, particularly over statements
WORLD
No Life Jacket, High Alcohol Level in Blood: Zubeen Garg’s Death Due to Drowning, Rules Singapore Coroner
A court in Singapore has brought clarity to months of uncertainty surrounding the death of singer Zubeen Garg, concluding that the celebrated Assamese artist died by drowning near Lazarus Island
WORLD
Hormuz Divide: Iran Opens Strategic Oil Lifeline to India, Allies While Shutting Out Rivals
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iran has drawn a sharp geopolitical line in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors—the Strait of Hormuz—by allowing passage only to
INDIA
No ‘Exceptional Grounds’: UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi’s Appeal
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been lodged in a UK prison since 2019, has moved a step closer to extradition to India. The High Court of Justice (King’s Bench
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Accuses ECI of Bias After BJP Seal Appears on Kerala Poll Document, Says 'Cat is Out of the Bag'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming that a controversial notification issued by the Kerala Chief Electoral
INDIA
Supreme Court Flags Bengal as Outlier in SIR; Says Exercise Smooth Elsewhere
The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has progressed largely without disruption across the country, with West Bengal
INDIA
EC Releases Midnight Supplementary Roll of 29 Lakh Bengal Voters as Supreme Court Set to Hear SIR Case Today
In a significant development ahead of a crucial legal hearing, the Election Commission (EC) released the first supplementary list of nearly 29 lakh voters in West Bengal close to midnight,
INDIA
Fuel Prices Set to Rise in Himachal Pradesh as Govt Clears Up to ₹5/Litre Cess
Fuel prices in Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness an increase after the state Assembly passed the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, enabling the government to levy
News
EC to Publish First Supplementary Voter List in West Bengal Following SIR Drive
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the first supplementary voter list in West Bengal as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls,
WORLD
Dubai Gold Prices Tumble After Global Sell-Off; 22K Sees Sharp Drive, Buyers Rush
Gold prices in Dubai have witnessed a sharp decline following a global sell-off, with 22-karat gold slipping below Dh490 per gram—marking one of the lowest levels seen in recent months.
WORLD
Air Canada Flight Collides with Ground Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport; Emergency Response Triggered
An incoming Air Canada Express flight from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport approximately around 11:40pm (local time) on Sunday, triggering an emergency response and
INDIA
TMC Bets Big on Welfare Push with ‘Didi’s 10 Pledges’ Ahead of Bengal Polls
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections around the corner, the Trinamool Congress has unveiled its manifesto, positioning it as a people-first roadmap anchored in “Didi’s 10 pledges.”Led by Chief
INDIA
EC Orders Bengal to Withhold Civic Volunteer Bonus Ahead of Polls; Seeks Report on Pre-Election Welfare Push
The Election Commission has directed the West Bengal government to put on hold the recently announced Eid bonus for civic volunteers ahead of the Assembly elections, even as it seeks
INDIA
Man Dies After Getting Trapped in Lift at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, Sparks Safety Concerns
A tragic incident at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Friday morning has raised serious questions about safety and infrastructure in state-run healthcare facilities after a man died
INDIA
Kharat File: Shivsena UBT's Sushma Andhare Levels Serious Charges Against Chakankar, Demands Removal
Shivsena UBT Leader, Sushma Andhare, on Friday, held a press conference in connection with the alleged ‘Fake Baba’ Ashok Kharat case and levelled serious allegations against State Women’s Commission chairperson
INDIA
"Forced Marriage, Abusive Relationship...": HD Deve Gowda Hits Back at Mallikarjun Kharge
Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks in the Rajya Sabha, saying his alliance with the Congress was a “forced marriage” that
INDIA
EC Puts Hold on Transfer of Bidhannagar, Siliguri Police Commissioners; Order Stands for 13 Other IPS Officers
In a partial modification of its earlier directive, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has put on hold the transfer of two senior police officials from West Bengal—Bidhannagar Police Commissioner
INDIA
BJP Fields Ex Congress MP from Dispur, CM Sarma from Jalukbari in First List for Assam Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, fielding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the Jalukbari constituency.The