Suvendu Adhikari
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Falta election result: BJP's Debangshu Panda wins by over 1 lakh votes, breaches TMC's fortress
West Bengal | May 24, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTAccording to the final tally, Panda secured 1,49,666 votes, while Kurmi polled 40,645 votes. Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla received 10,084 votes, and TMC candidate Jahangir Khan, who had earlier withdrawn from the contest, still accounted for 7,783 votes in the count.
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Calcutta High Court disposes pleas against Bengal Government's Eid cattle slaughter restrictions
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 08:47 PM ISTThe High Court directed the state government to examine whether any temporary exception may be required for Eid, expected to be observed on May 27 or 28. The court asked the authorities to take a decision on the matter within 24 hours.
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Calcutta High Court orders CBI-led SIT probe into alleged cover-up in RG Kar rape-murder case
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 04:23 PM ISTThe court instructed the SIT to closely examine the sequence of events from the time the post-graduate trainee doctor had dinner at the hospital on the night of August 9, 2024, until her cremation the following evening.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee even in her own home ward, not just in Bhabanipur
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 02:32 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari scored a sweeping win over Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, even leading in the ward surrounding her Kalighat residence. Booth-wise results show deep erosion in TMC support, with the BJP leader winning 207 booths and securing 63 per cent vote share.
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After schools, Suvendu govt extends mandatory Vande Mataram rule to all madrasas in Bengal
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTThe West Bengal government has made Vande Mataram compulsory in all recognised madrasas after earlier mandating it in government schools. The Madrasa Education Directorate issued an immediate-effect order cancelling previous rules.
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West Bengal: CM Adhikari gives land to BSF for border fencing; infiltrators to be deported
West Bengal | May 20, 2026, 09:20 PM ISTCriticising the erstwhile Trinamool Congress government, he alleged that earlier administrations did not cooperate fully on border infrastructure due to political reasons.
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Why the Siliguri Corridor's 120-acre Chicken's Neck stretch is vital for India's security? Explained
Explainers | May 20, 2026, 12:51 PM ISTThe Siliguri Corridor gained renewed focus as Bengal CM Shubhendu Adhikari handed over 120 acres of key land to the BSF within days of taking charge. The transfer will accelerate highway and railway projects, ensure faster military movement and boost connectivity to the Northeast.
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Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: Fifth accused arrested by CBI from UP's Varanasi
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTEarlier on Monday, the agency had arrested the main shooter, identified as Rajkumar, from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The arrest was made with the help of the Uttar Pradesh Police.
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West Bengal reduces OBC reservation to 7%, 66 castes regularised in big revision of quota list
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 10:27 PM ISTAccording to the Bengal government, the earlier system provided 10 per cent reservation under the OBC Category A and 7 per cent under OBC Category B. Under the revised policy, only a total of 7 per cent reservation will remain in force.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 19, 2026
India | May 19, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTThe US Department of Justice moved to dismiss criminal claims that accused Gautam Adani and his associates of participating in an alleged bribery scheme connected to India’s biggest solar energy project, as per the court filings.
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Will Revanth Reddy join BJP? Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri sparks major defection talk: 'Like Suvendu…'
Telangana | May 19, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTReacting to PM Modi’s remark inviting Reddy to join him, Dharmapuri said he was merely a small party worker and unaware of the nature of the relationship between the two leaders.
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TMC blames BJP pressure as Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll race, alleges attacks on party offices
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 04:03 PM ISTThe Election Commission on May 2 directed repolling at all 285 polling stations in the Falta Assembly Constituency. The poll panel stated that widespread electoral malpractices and serious disruptions to the democratic process were reported across several polling station during voting on April 29.
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Abhishek Banerjee under scanner as Kolkata civic body issues notice over unauthorised constructions
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTWith the change of power in West Bengal, troubles appear to be mounting for Abhishek Banerjee as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued a notice to him.
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Aaj Ki Baat: CM Suvendu's announcement on Namaz, Maulvis and rioters, why is Didi worried?
Aaj Ki Baat | May 19, 2026, 02:53 AM ISTChange is beginning to be seen in Bengal. Muslims will no longer receive reservations in Bengal, and the stipends given to priests and imams will be discontinued. Starting June 1st, women will receive three thousand rupees per month.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 18, 2026
India | May 18, 2026, 08:45 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari announced that the state cabinet has approved the formation of two inquiry panels headed by former High Court judges to investigate allegations of institutional corruption and the alleged torture of women under erstwhile TMC rule.
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Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: Shooter Rajkumar arrested from UP's Muzaffarnagar
India | May 18, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari PA murder case: The shooter, who has been identified as Rajkumar, was arrested from Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh. He will be produced before a CBI court in Kolkata on Tuesday.
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Suvendu Adhikari forms panel to probe TMC's corruption; honorarium for Imams, temple priests halted
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTAccording to Chief Minister Adhikari, both panels are expected to begin their work from June 1.
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'Hooliganism will be eradicated': CM Adhikari warns of strict action over Park Circus violence
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 04:04 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned that his government won't hesitate in taking stern action against those responsible for attacking police personnel and damaging public property.
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Bengal government raises upper age limit for state job recruitment: Check revised recruitment rules
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTThe West Bengal government has introduced sweeping changes to state job eligibility by increasing the upper age limit across Group A, B, C and D services. The revised limits, now ranging from 41 to 45 years, have come into effect from May 11.
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'Pushpa my responsibility now': Bengal CM warns TMC's Jahangir Khan ahead of Falta repolling
West Bengal | May 16, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTSpeaking at a rally in Falta assembly constituency of West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned TMC leader Jahangir Khan, while describing him as a "notorious criminal". Adhikari has said he will personally look the cases registered against Khan.