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  Speed News: PM Modi criticizes TMC on infiltration, announces six Bengal poll promises

  Originals | April 09, 2026 23:13 IST

  PM Modi criticizes TMC on infiltration, announces six Bengal poll promises. Indian LPG tanker 'Green Asha' crosses Hormuz with 15,400 tonnes. Delhi to launch separate eOffice platforms for universities and local bodies. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  'They want to end Bengal': Mamata Banerjee hits out at BJP, slams 'voter list tampering'

  April 05, 2026 23:33 IST

  Banerjee announced that a separate budget for farmers would be introduced if her party returns to power. She also claimed that around 500 officers had been removed to slow down development work in the state.

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  Speed News: Bengal imposes Ram Navami restrictions; weapons banned, police deployed

  Originals | March 27, 2026 0:01 IST

  Bengal imposes Ram Navami restrictions; weapons banned, police deployed. Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for India, lists friendly nations. Mandana Karimi questions Boman Irani’s Trump talks, slams years of silence. Govt announces lifetime free train travel for gallantry award winners, families.

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  West Bengal polls: BJP releases third list; RG Kar victim's mother gets ticket from Panihati

  April 20, 2026 17:07 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its third list of 19 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The key highlight is the nomination of Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, from Panihati.

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  Muqabla: The Bengal Election Battle, Are Mamata Didi's votes coming from Iran?

  News | March 24, 2026 3:52 IST

  Will the Bengal election this time be centered on the ongoing war in the Middle East? Trump has currently announced a five-day ceasefire. However, the war between the US, Israel, and Iran has increased the crisis worldwide, and on the other hand, this war has become a major issue in India.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 16, 2026

  India | April 07, 2026 14:00 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari will contest the Bengal assembly polls from Bhabanipur against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the BJP anounced its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections.

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  Home Secretary seeks report from Bengal govt today on President Murmu's protocol lapses at event

  India | March 08, 2026 11:56 IST

  During the privately organised International Santal Council event in Darjeeling, President Murmu criticised the venue's remote, expansive location that barred many locals from attending.

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  SC intervenes in Bengal SIR impasse, appoints officers to oversee claims on voter list revisions

  India | February 20, 2026 23:46 IST

  To fast-track the process, the Supreme Court instructed West Bengal's Chief Secretary, DGP and State Election Commissioner to convene with the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court- joined by the Advocate General and Solicitor General.

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  Jammu and Kashmir creates history, qualify for maiden Ranji Trophy final beating Bengal

  Cricket | February 18, 2026 12:06 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir stunned Bengal to reach their maiden Ranji Trophy final. They chased down the modest target of 126 runs in the first session of the fourth day. They will most probably face Karnataka in the final, who are on the verge of taking a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand.

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  Mohammed Shami's double whammy keeps J-K in check after Sudip Gharami's heroic knock in Ranji semis

  Cricket | February 16, 2026 12:53 IST

  Sudip Kumar Gharami’s 146 powered Bengal to 328 in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against J-K. Early strikes from Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar left J-K reeling at 13/3, putting Bengal in control as Paras Dogra and Abdul Samad face a daunting rescue mission.

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  SIR hearings conclude across Bengal; final electoral rolls to be released on February 28

  February 14, 2026 21:15 IST

  Hearings for “logical discrepancy” cases under the SIR exercise have concluded across West Bengal, with the final electoral rolls set to be published on February 28. Around 58 lakh names were marked for omission during the enumeration drive.

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  Bengal's Sudip Gharami misses triple century by 1 run, joins elite list in Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

  Cricket | February 10, 2026 14:13 IST

  Bengal batter Sudip Gharami played a marathon knock of 299 only to be dismissed one short of a historic triple ton against Andhra Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. He became only the third batter in the history of first-class cricket to be dismissed on 299 runs.

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  West Bengal Budget: Govt announces 4% DA hike, increase in Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by Rs 500

  Business | February 05, 2026 16:47 IST

  The dearness allowance for state government employees has been increased by 4 per cent, and the monthly allowance of ASHA and Anganwadi workers has been hiked by Rs 1,000.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 21, 2026

  India | January 21, 2026 20:21 IST

  US President Donald Trump said that Greenland occupies a key strategic location but is largely undefended. He argued that no country other than the United States is capable of securing it effectively.

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  Asansol coal mine collapse: Three dead in illegal extraction amid mafia allegations | Video

  January 14, 2026 6:43 IST

  Asansol coal mine collapse: Rescue operations kicked off swiftly, involving BCCL officials, police teams, and heavy machinery like JCB excavators. Poddar, present at the scene, witnessed the recovery of two additional bodies after the first one was retrieved.

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  Dense fog grounds PM Modi's chopper in Bengal, strands him at Kolkata Airport

  December 20, 2025 14:19 IST

  PM Modi's packed agenda featured inaugurating highway projects at an official event, followed by a fiery speech at BJP's crucial "Parivartan Sankalpa Sabha" rally. Thick winter fog has scrambled the plans, straining contingency efforts.

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  Is Humayun Kabir emerging as 'Muslim hero' in Bengal? Babri Masjid replica rally rattles CM Mamata

  December 19, 2025 23:36 IST

  Murshidabad's Beladanga site has amassed Rs 2,19,53,204 in cash through donation boxes since the December 6 foundation stone, contributed by Muslim community members during visits. Funds also flow via direct bank transfers and QR code payments for the Babri Masjid project.

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  BJP rolls out nationwide drive to clarify SIR, counter 'misinformation' and misleading narratives

  India | November 26, 2025 8:14 IST

  BJP leaders claim that opposition parties are intentionally shaping a false narrative around the SIR exercise to mislead voters about the electoral roll revision process. Tarun Chugh has stated that the party is fully geared up to counter these alleged distortions and rumours.

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  Election Commission puts West Bengal voter roll revision under strict watch

  November 19, 2025 6:48 IST

  During the discussions, Gyanesh Bharti reaffirmed EC’s firm zero-tolerance stance toward any administrative lapses in the Special Intensive Revision process. An official said Bharti emphasised the Commission’s strict directive to maintain transparency and precision at every stage.

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  West Bengal SIR: Over 1.1 crore enumeration forms distributed in two days

  November 05, 2025 23:30 IST

  A man from South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal reportedly ended his life on Wednesday, with his family stating that he had been living in fear of being removed from the voter list during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission.