Suvendu Adhikari
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West Bengal: TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested by STF near Nepal border after being on the run
West Bengal | Jun 08, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTAccording to police, seven FIRs were registered against Khan at Falta police station in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
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Kolkata traffic alert: Vidyasagar Setu closed for repairs, check alternate routes
West Bengal | Jun 07, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTVidyasagar Setu has been closed to vehicular traffic from 5 am to 9 pm on Sunday as major repair and rehabilitation work gets underway. Kolkata Police have implemented diversion routes across the city.
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Bengal govt declares June 20 as 'West Bengal Day': Know the historical significance behind the date
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTWest Bengal will observe June 20 as "West Bengal Day", while the BJP plans statewide Bengal Foundation Day celebrations. PM Narendra Modi's Kolkata visit and International Yoga Day events are expected to put the state in the national spotlight.
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TMC split: Rebel group submits letter signed by 59 MLAs to Speaker, recognises Ritabrata as LoP
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 01:35 PM ISTDespite the dramatic developments, the Trinamool Congress has not issued an official response. Political observers are closely watching the situation, which could have major implications for the state's political landscape.
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TMC rebellion news: Will oppose Bengal govt policies we think are not right, says Ritabrata Banerjee
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTThe dissidents elected Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader and declared themselves the "real" TMC, while still urging Mamata Banerjee to serve as chief adviser amid a deepening leadership crisis following the party's electoral defeat.
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Speed News: Suvendu Adhikari Expands Cabinet With 35 BJP MLAs Sworn In As Ministers
Originals | Jun 01, 2026, 06:44 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari expanded his cabinet with 35 BJP MLAs sworn in as ministers. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi slammed the CBSE evaluation, stating that the 'PM talks mangoes, ignores scanned copies.' Further, reports claimed Iran President Pezeshkian has resigned over a row with IRGC control.
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From Malati Rava Roy to Kalita Maji: Meet the 7 women ministers in Suvendu Adhikari's Bengal Cabinet
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTThe expansion comes weeks after Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister following the BJP’s sweeping victory in the 294-member Assembly.
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35 BJP MLAs take oath as West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands Cabinet | Full list
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTAs many as 35 MLAs of the BJP were sworn in as ministers on Monday as part of the Cabinet expansion in West Bengal. The state can have a maximum of 44 ministers, including the chief minister, as per Article 164(1A) of the Constitution.
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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Suvendu Adhikari expands cabinet, 35 ministers take oath
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Suvendu Adhikari-led administration took its next major step with the expansion of the state Cabinet on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am.
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Bangladeshi migrants head back across border: How BJP's anti-infiltration push is changing Bengal
West Bengal | May 29, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that its renewed focus on anti-infiltration measures is beginning to show results in border districts. The party says that tighter surveillance and coordinated action with security agencies have created pressure on those staying illegally in the state.
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Aaj Ki Baat: CM Suvendu's action successful, Bengal changed on Bakrid!
Aaj Ki Baat | May 29, 2026, 02:04 AM ISTBakrid was celebrated peacefully across the country. There were no bad reports from anywhere. In most states, including Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi, no prayers were offered on the streets.
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'600-hectare land handed over to BSF': Amit Shah signals crackdown on illegal immigrants in Bengal
West Bengal | May 28, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTHe said special focus has been placed on the strategically sensitive 'Chicken Neck' corridor, where around 121 hectares of land has been transferred to strengthen surveillance and national security measures.
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Suvendu govt ramps up action on illegal Bangladeshi migrants as crowds gather at border checkpoints
West Bengal | May 27, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTWest Bengal has intensified its crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants under the "Detect, Delete and Deport" policy, leading to large groups returning to the India-Bangladesh border.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Infiltrators are running away from Bengal because of Shubhendu's governance!
Aaj Ki Baat | May 27, 2026, 02:43 AM ISTChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has begun deporting infiltrators after detecting and eliminating them. Lines of infiltrators have formed at the Bangladesh border, including Bangladeshis who illegally crossed the border into Bengal many years ago and settled in our country.
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Speed News: Bengal CM bans liquor shops near schools; launches ₹5 fish-rice meal scheme
Originals | May 26, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTBengal CM bans liquor shops near schools; launches ₹5 fish-rice meal scheme. Centre sets up panel to study “unnatural demographic change” from infiltration. Delhi raises ration card eligibility income cap to ₹2.5 lakh annually. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 26, 2026
India | May 26, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTBengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced a strict approach towards illegal immigration, saying a system has been introduced where those arrested by the police will be handed over directly to the BSF.
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'Jaldi Jaldi Bhago Nahi To…': Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's stark warning to Bangladeshi infiltrators
West Bengal | May 26, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTEarlier, CM Adhikari handed over land to the BSF for fencing at the India-Bangladesh border. He said the process will begin with a 27 km stretch and more land will be provided wherever needed to improve border management.
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No liquor shops near schools, fish-rice meals for Rs 5: CM Adhikari's key announcements in Bengal
West Bengal | May 26, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTCM Adhikari said the state government would begin issuing application forms from May 27 for the “Annapurna Yojana”, under which eligible women would receive Rs 3,000 per month as financial assistance. The scheme is expected to benefit lakhs of women across the state.
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PM Modi congratulates Debangshu Panda on BJP's impressive victory in Falta: 'Intimidation has lost'
West Bengal | May 24, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe BJP secured a commanding win in the Falta Assembly constituency, with the saffron party candidate Debangshu Panda defeating Communist Party of India (Marxist) contender Sambhu Nath Kurmi by a margin of 1,09,021 votes.
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Crackdown on infiltrators: Bengal Government asks DMs to develop 'holding centres' in all districts
West Bengal | May 24, 2026, 06:53 PM ISTThe order also referred to a Union Home Ministry advisory issued in May last year, which outlines procedures for dealing with Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas found staying illegally in India.