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  Amid Sandeshkhali row, Mamata Banerjee says, 'Bengal safest state for women' | WATCH

  March 07, 2024 16:25 IST

  In a rally themed 'Mahila Der Adhikaar, Aamader Angikaar' (women's rights are our commitment), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accompanied by her nephew and TMC Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee, spearheaded the Trinamool Congress's Mahila Wing Rally today.

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  West Bengal: Former TMC leader Tapas Roy joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

  March 06, 2024 20:44 IST

  Dealing a blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, veteran leader Tapas Roy quit his party and resigned as its MLA on Monday, citing disillusionment with the TMC leadership.

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  Sheikh Shahjahan handed over to CBI after Calcutta High Court's order to Bengal govt

  March 06, 2024 23:53 IST

  Sandeshkhali has been in the news after a large number of women have alleged that now-suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his "gang" captured swathes of land by force, besides "sexually harassing" them.

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  PM Modi meets five women from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal, hears them patiently

  March 06, 2024 14:45 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi met women survivors following a public rally at Barasat in North 24 Parganas district where Sandeshkhali is located. The survivors were very emotional with the fact that the Prime Minister understood their pain.

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  PM Modi in Barasat amid Sandeshkhali row: 'TMC govt can never provide protection to women'

  March 06, 2024 16:07 IST

  Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, this is PM Modi's third rally in the last six days.

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  ED attaches Sheikh Shahjahan's assets worth Rs 12.7 crore in money laundering case

  March 06, 2024 7:42 IST

  The federal agency's action came after the Calcutta High Court directed the Bengal government to hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI. However, the Mamata government moved the Supreme Court regarding the matter, but the apex court refused to grant an urgent hearing.

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  PM Modi travels with school students in India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata | VIDEO

  March 06, 2024 12:13 IST

  PM Modi in Kolkata: PM Narendra Modi flagged off a metro train between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade in Kolkata which will open India's first under-river tunnel, fulfilling a dream which the city dwellers saw almost 53 years ago.

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  Sandeshkhali row: Bengal govt refuses to hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI

  March 05, 2024 20:55 IST

  A large number of women in Sandeshkhali have alleged that now-suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his "gang" captured swathes of land by force, besides "sexually harassing" them.

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  India's first underwater metro train service in Kolkata to be inaugurated by PM Modi today. Details

  March 06, 2024 0:03 IST

  The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of the East-West Metro corridor, a part of which runs under the Hooghly river.

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  Calcutta HC orders transfer of Sandeshkhali probe to CBI; Mamata govt gets jolt from Supreme Court

  March 05, 2024 19:49 IST

  Calcutta High Court on Tuesday (March 5) ordered to transfer of the Sandeshkhali probe to CBI.

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  Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Ganguly quits judiciary, set to join BJP on March 7

  March 05, 2024 14:21 IST

  Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Ganguly sent his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu with copies to CJI DY Chandrachud and the Chief Justice of the Calcutta HC TS Sivagnanam.

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  West Bengal: TMC issues show-cause notice to Kunal Ghosh for 'anti-party statements'

  March 04, 2024 14:19 IST

  TMC leader Kunal Ghosh has continued his attack on senior party MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay, stating that the North Kolkata MP's bank account should come under central agency investigations in connection with the coal scam.

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  TMC MLA Tapas Roy quits party amid buzz of joining BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

  March 04, 2024 13:44 IST

  Tapas Roy's growing distance from the party had been apparent for several days. His removal from the post of North Kolkata district president further exacerbated frustration within his camp.

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  West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar's car meets with accident, escapes unhurt

  March 03, 2024 21:58 IST

  Majumdar, who was fielded by the party from Balurghat Lok Sabha seat for the second time, was returning from a football tournament where he was the chief guest. He demanded an inquiry to determine if there was any conspiracy to target opposition BJP leaders in the state.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate Howrah Maidan-Esplanade, two other sections of Kolkata Metro next week

  March 03, 2024 13:08 IST

  PM Modi will also launch the Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro section of the Kavi Subhash-Airport line and the Taratala-Majerhat section, which is a part of the Joka-Esplanade line, a government release informed.

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  TMC means 'Tu, Mei, Corruption': PM Modi targets Mamata govt in West Bengal

  March 02, 2024 13:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed a public gathering in Aarambagh and hit out at the Mamata government over the Sandeshkhali incident. He said that people of state now wants BJP.

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  India TV-CNX Opinion Poll: Neck-and-neck fight between BJP, TMC | A look at region-wise prediction

  March 05, 2024 17:37 IST

  India TV-CNX conducted an opinion poll survey to predict the mood of voters in West Bengal, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, due in few weeks. In 2019 elections, BJP gave a tough fight to the TMC and secured a total of 18 seats out of total 42.

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  Modi-led BJP may win 20 seats, Mamata's TMC to get 21 in Bengal: India TV-CNX Opinion Poll

  March 01, 2024 23:55 IST

  India TV-CNX Opinion Poll: Voting percentage wise, TMC this time is projected to get 44.5 pc votes, while BJP may get 43 pc votes. Left Front may get 5.68 pc votes, and Congress may get 3.62 per cent votes. ‘Others’ may get 3 pc votes.

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  Mamata holds 'non-political' meet with PM Modi at Raj Bhavan amid row over withholding Bengal’s fund

  March 01, 2024 19:08 IST

  PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to West Bengal where he will address rallies and also launch several developmental projects.

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  India TV-CNX Opinion Poll: BJP and TMC set for neck-and-neck fight in Bengal | Highlights

  March 01, 2024 19:04 IST

  Lok Sabha Opinion Poll 2024: West Bengal is going to witness a tough contest between TMC and BJP. Though a member of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, Mamata Banerjee's party has not entered into sort of seat-sharing deal with alliance members.

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  Arambagh: PM Modi targets Mamata govt over Sandeshkhali, says they tried to save Sheikh Shahjahan

  March 01, 2024 16:19 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth Rs 7,200 crore in Arambagh area in Bengal. The projects are related to rail, port, petroleum and Jal Shakti.

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  TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alters social media bio: Removes party's name from X, later clarifies

  March 01, 2024 19:31 IST

  Trinamool Congress (TMC) national spokesperson and senior leader Kunal Ghosh stirred speculation on Friday by removing the party's name from his official X handle.

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  Bengal: 41 students disqualified for entering exam halls with phones, Minister suspects 'conspiracy'

  February 29, 2024 21:13 IST

  The Minister also expressed concerns about a potential conspiracy to defame and destabilise the exam process in the state. He referred to the instances when the Opposition had raised fake reports of question paper leaks.

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  Lok Sabha elections: Former Congress leader Kaustav Bagchi joins BJP in Kolkata

  February 29, 2024 22:14 IST

  Lok Sabha elections: Bagchi had resigned from the Congress on Wednesday, claiming lack of respect within the organisation. Bagchi, who had his head tonsured after being released on bail following his arrest over comments against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee last year.

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  Entire stretch of river Ganga in West Bengal unfit for bathing: NGT

  February 29, 2024 17:11 IST

  The NGT was hearing a matter involving the prevention, control and reduction of pollution of the Ganga across each district and state through which the river or its tributaries flow.

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  Sheikh Shahjahan suspended from Trinamool Congress hours after arrest in Sandeshkhali case

  February 29, 2024 16:38 IST

  Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested by the West Bengal Police early this morning and was later sent to 10-day police custody.

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  Sheikh Shahjahan's arrest is just a drama, says BJP's Suvendu Adhikari amid Sandeshkhali stir

  February 29, 2024 9:21 IST

  Sheikh Shahjahan was on the run since ED officials were attacked by a mob at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on January 5 when they went to search the premises of Shajahan in connection with its probe into an alleged ration distribution scam.

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  Sandeshkhali Case: West Bengal CID takes over investigations into cases against Sheikh Shajahan

  February 29, 2024 12:49 IST

  Against the backdrop of heightened tensions in Sandeshkhali, the arrest of TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan marks a significant development in the ongoing controversy.