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  Falta re-polling concludes peacefully with 87.89% turnout; BJP eyes virtual walkover

  May 21, 2026 20:36 IST

  The BJP is eyeing a virtual walkover in Falta after TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest just a couple of days before the voting. If the saffron party wins Falta, its tally will rise to 208 in the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

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  Calcutta High Court disposes pleas against Bengal Government's Eid cattle slaughter restrictions

  May 21, 2026 20:47 IST

  The 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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  Cow slaughter row: Humayun Kabir vows 'Qurbani to continue', Arshad Madani takes different stand

  May 21, 2026 19:05 IST

  AJUP chief Humayun Kabir has criticised the West Bengal government over its order on illegal slaughter of cattle and said 'qurbani' will continue in India. However, All India Muslim Personal Law Board Vice President Arshad Madani has demanded that cow must be declared India's national animal.

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  Calcutta High Court orders CBI-led SIT probe into alleged cover-up in RG Kar rape-murder case

  May 21, 2026 16:23 IST

  The 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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  Centre extends deployment of 500 companies of central forces in West Bengal till June 20

  May 21, 2026 15:47 IST

  In a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the government said 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces will remain deployed in West Bengal till June 20.

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  Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee even in her own home ward, not just in Bhabanipur

  May 21, 2026 14:32 IST

  Suvendu 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

  May 21, 2026 13:43 IST

  The 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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  Calcutta HC restrains West Bengal Police from taking any coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee

  May 21, 2026 13:52 IST

  The Calcutta High Court clarified that Abhishek Banerjee will not be allowed to leave country without prior permission from the court and must fully cooperate with the investigation.

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  Falta Assembly repolling: Polling concludes with 87% turnout; Jahangir Khan didn't cast vote

  May 21, 2026 20:38 IST

  Falta Assembly repolling: Repolling was held across all 285 booths in the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal.

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  Kolkata man held by NIA on charges of spying for Pakistan; probe on to unearth big conspiracy

  May 20, 2026 23:16 IST

  The accused, identified as Zafar Riaz alias Rizvi, had been absconding for some time. Officials had already issued a Look Out Circular against him and legal proceedings were underway to declare him a Proclaimed Offender before his arrest.

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  West Bengal: CM Adhikari gives land to BSF for border fencing; infiltrators to be deported

  May 20, 2026 21:20 IST

  Criticising 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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  Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: Fifth accused arrested by CBI from UP's Varanasi

  May 19, 2026 23:15 IST

  Earlier 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

  May 19, 2026 22:27 IST

  According 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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  TMC blames BJP pressure as Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll race, alleges attacks on party offices

  May 19, 2026 16:03 IST

  The 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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  TMC candidate Jahangir Khan pulls out of Falta Assembly repoll race in big jolt to Mamata Banerjee

  May 19, 2026 14:59 IST

  Polling was countermanded in Falta in South 24 Parganas district, following allegations of largescale irregularities on April 29, the day of voting.

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  Abhishek Banerjee under scanner as Kolkata civic body issues notice over unauthorised constructions

  May 19, 2026 11:08 IST

  With 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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  Suvendu-led Bengal govt to remove Mamata Banerjee-designed football sculpture at Salt Lake Stadium

  May 19, 2026 9:16 IST

  The West Bengal government under Shuvendu Adhikari has ordered the removal of a statue designed by former CM Mamata Banerjee at Salt Lake Stadium. The move comes amid a series of assertive actions taken by the new BJP-led administration following its massive electoral victory.

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  Bengal land grab case: Prime accused Sona Pappu arrested by ED after hours of interrogation

  May 18, 2026 23:32 IST

  This came days after Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas was nabbed by the federal probe agency in the same case. Sources within the agency said Poddar had previously been issued five summonses as part of the ongoing investigation.

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  Suvendu Adhikari forms panel to probe TMC's corruption; honorarium for Imams, temple priests halted

  May 18, 2026 18:08 IST

  According 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

  May 18, 2026 16:04 IST

  West 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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  From Annapurna Bhandar to free travel for women: Bengal govt's major welfare push from June 1

  May 18, 2026 14:31 IST

  The West Bengal government has approved a series of major welfare measures, including a Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for women under the Annapurna Scheme and free travel for women in government buses starting 1 June 2026.

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  Bengal government raises upper age limit for state job recruitment: Check revised recruitment rules

  May 18, 2026 9:33 IST

  The 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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  Security cover of several TMC leaders scaled down as West Bengal government reviews VIP protection

  May 17, 2026 21:58 IST

  As per sources, police house guards posted outside the residences of several TMC leaders have been withdrawn. These leaders would now only receive the protection corresponding to their current constitutional or official status.

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  West Bengal: Protest against bulldozer action turns violent in Kolkata, several held; 3 cops injured

  May 17, 2026 23:56 IST

  The protestors were agitating against a bulldozer action that was launched by the West Bengal government against alleged illegal constructions in the Tiljala area of Kolkata following a fire at a factory that claimed two lives earlier this week.

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  'Bulldozers will roll across country....': Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh warns of illegal construction

  May 17, 2026 10:39 IST

  West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has issued a strong statement regarding the ongoing bulldozer drive in West Bengal, saying that bulldozers will be used wherever illegal construction or encroachment is found.

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  'Pushpa my responsibility now': Bengal CM warns TMC's Jahangir Khan ahead of Falta repolling

  May 16, 2026 20:02 IST

  Speaking 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.

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  Stone pelting, vandalism reported in Bengal's Asansol over instructions to lower loudspeaker volume

  May 16, 2026 7:26 IST

  Vandalism reported in Bengal's Asansol: The violence erupted when the mosque committee members were talking to the cops and a mob started pelting stones. However, a large police contingent and central force personnel rushed to the spot and drove away the attackers.

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

  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.