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  Bengal: FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged provocative poll speeches, remarks on Amit Shah

  West Bengal | May 15, 2026 23:22 IST

  The complainant alleged that the speeches were widely circulated through the Facebook page 'Abhishek Banerjee Official' and other social media and news platforms, amplifying their reach and possible impact on public sentiment during the election period.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 15, 2026

  India | May 15, 2026 20:35 IST

  The entrance examination for undergraduate medical programs, held on May 3, was annulled on May 12 amid claims that the question paper had been leaked. Subsequently, the Central government handed over the investigation to the CBI.

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  RG Kar rape-murder: Bengal CM Adhikari suspends three IPS officers for 'mishandling' case

  West Bengal | May 15, 2026 18:12 IST

  Addressing a press conference at Nabanna, CM Adhikari alleged that the officers had attempted to bribe the victim’s family and held a press conference without obtaining written authorisation.

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  Bengal adopts 'Yogi Model' with 24 UP bulldozers to demolish illegal encroachments across Siliguri

  West Bengal | May 15, 2026 12:45 IST

  West Bengal has initiated a strong anti-encroachment campaign in Siliguri, signalling the introduction of the 'Yogi Model' in the state. Nearly two dozen bulldozers from Uttar Pradesh will be deployed to demolish illegal constructions.

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  Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram compulsory in school assemblies, orders strict monitoring statewide

  West Bengal | May 14, 2026 13:28 IST

  The West Bengal government has instructed all state-run and aided schools to make the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory during morning assemblies. The directive adds to existing practices involving 'Jana Gana Mana' and 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol'.

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  Who is Rathindra Bose? First-time MLA set to become West Bengal Assembly Speaker

  West Bengal | May 14, 2026 15:12 IST

  The BJP has nominated Rathindra Bose, MLA from Cooch Behar South, as its Speaker candidate for the 18th West Bengal Assembly. The election for the Speaker's post is scheduled to be held on Friday (May 15).

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 13, 2026

  India | May 13, 2026 20:51 IST

  A few days after urging citizens to adopt austerity measures and reduce the use of fuel-powered vehicles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also scaled down the size of his own convoy, reflecting his appeal in practice.

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  Suvendu Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur seat, announces resignation from Nandigram

  West Bengal | June 26, 2026 16:47 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that he will continue as the MLA from Bhabanipur and resign from his Nandigram seat. He won both the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats in the recently-concluded assembly polls.

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  Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder case handed over to CBI; DIG-led 7-member SIT constituted

  West Bengal | May 12, 2026 9:52 IST

  The investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, the PA to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, has been handed over to the CBI.

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  Suvendu govt to launch 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, provide free travel to women from June

  Kolkata | May 12, 2026 8:16 IST

  'Annapurna Bhandar' was a key promise mentioned in the BJP's poll manifesto to provide women beneficiaries with a financial assistance of Rs 3,000 per month. However, the eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines of the schemes are yet to be finalised.

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  Muqabla: CM Suvendu has signed, change has begun in Bengal!

  News | May 12, 2026 3:06 IST

  Bengal, which until now was run according to Mamata Banerjee's wishes, will now be run according to the BJP's double-engine government. Infiltrators will now be expelled from Bengal, and all central government schemes will be implemented there.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 11, 2026

  India | May 11, 2026 20:35 IST

  PM Modi on Monday renewed his call for Indians to cut down on imports to avoid unnecessary spending of foreign currency. He said that whenever the nation has faced war or any other crisis, citizens have responded with responsibility and supported the government’s appeals.

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  CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal appointed as Bengal's Chief Secretary days after Suvendu's swearing in

  West Bengal | May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who has been appointed as the state's new chief secretary, is a 1990-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre. He had overseen the SIR drive in the state.

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  Speed News : PM Modi says "no power can make India bow" at Somnath event

  Originals | May 11, 2026 19:21 IST

  PM Modi says "no power can make India bow" at Somnath event. Suvendu Adhikari approves land transfer for BSF border fencing in Bengal. Rahul Gandhi criticizes govt over Modi's West Asia crisis outreach. BSF kills 2 suspected Bangladeshi smugglers in Tripura border firing.

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  Dilip Ghosh gets rural development, Nisith Pramanik gets sports as Bengal CM allocates portfolios

  West Bengal | May 11, 2026 23:50 IST

  Agnimitra Pal has been given charge of the Women and Child Welfare ministry along with Municipal Corporations, while Nisith Pramanik will oversee the North Bengal Development as well as Youth Welfare and Sports departments.

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  Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari gives nod to transfer land to BSF for fencing border with Bangladesh

  West Bengal | May 11, 2026 13:31 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said his government, in its first cabinet meeting, has granted transfer of land to the BSF for erecting a fence along the Bangladesh border.

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  Bengal Police arrests three from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar in Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case

  India | May 11, 2026 11:06 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the northern fringes of Kolkata.

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  Speed News: Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As CM After BJP Ends 15-Year TMC Rule In Bengal

  Originals | May 09, 2026 18:04 IST

  SSuvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Further, Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, Nisith Pramanik, Kshudiram Tudu & Ashok Kirtania also took oath with Suvendu. Watch all the latest headlines of the day in today's Speed News.

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  'Ensure justice is given to RG Kar victim': Suvendu's mother on son becoming Bengal CM

  West Bengal | May 09, 2026 16:27 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as first BJP chief minister of West Bengal earlier in the day. His swearing in happened at the Parade Ground in Kolkata, which was attended by PM Modi, Amit Shah, BJP's central leadership, and chief ministers of several NDA-ruled states.

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  Suvendu remained deeply connected to people of Bengal, understood their aspirations: PM Modi

  India | May 09, 2026 16:14 IST

  "Congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari Ji on taking oath as West Bengal's chief minister. He has made a mark as a leader who remained deeply connected to the people and understood their aspirations from close quarters," PM Modi wrote on X after attending the event.