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  Lok Sabha polls: EC flags over 3,600 polling stations as critical for fourth phase in Bengal

  May 10, 2024 8:50 IST

  The fourth phase of Lok Sabha Elections will take place on May 13. The results of the polls will be announced on June 4.

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  Bengal Governor molestation case: No progress in probe into allegations against Bose, say police

  May 07, 2024 22:52 IST

  The Bengal Governor ordered a ban on the entry of police personnel to the Raj Bhavan "in the guise of conducting unauthorised, illegitimate, sham and motivated investigations to placate political bosses during the election".

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  SC stays High Court order cancelling 25,000 jobs of Bengal school teachers

  May 07, 2024 18:58 IST

  Earlier, the Calcutta High Court on April 29 ordered the cancellation of appointments of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff made through the recruitment process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in state-run schools, declaring the selection process as "null and void".

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  TMC’s Abhishek on alliance with Congress: ‘Was keen on it, even went to meet Rahul Gandhi at 6 am’

  May 05, 2024 10:07 IST

  TMC and Congress are not contesting the West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections in alliance with each other, despite being a part of the Opposition's I.N.D.I.A bloc. Mamata had announced to go solo in Bengal.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: BJP candidate Amrita Roy richest in 4th phase from Bengal with Rs 554 cr

  May 05, 2024 9:32 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Amrita Roy, the 'Rajmata' of Krishnanagar Royal Palace in Bengal will challenge TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Roy belongs to the royal family of Krishnanagar and is the ‘Rajmata of the Rajbari’ (Queen Mother of the royal palace) of the constituency.

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  ‘Hindus have become second class citizens in Bengal’: PM Modi slams Mamata govt

  May 03, 2024 23:52 IST

  Lok Sabha Election 2024: During his address in an electoral rally in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Trinamool Congress (TMC) can't even win 15 seats across the country.

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  PM Modi on Rahul Gandhi fighting from Rae Bareli: 'I had predicted before Shahzade will...'

  May 03, 2024 11:56 IST

  The Prime Minister slammed Congress and TMC over their "silence" on the "vote jihad" remark and urged the people to vote for the development of the country.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi to address three poll rallies in Bengal on Friday

  May 02, 2024 23:55 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi has landed in Kolkata ahead of his three election rallies scheduled for Friday in West Bengal. He arrived in the state capital on Thursday evening and proceeded directly to the Raj Bhavan, where he will spend the night.

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  Bengal Guv rejects sexual harassment charges by Raj Bhavan staff, calls it 'engineered narratives'

  May 02, 2024 23:51 IST

  Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's statement comes after TMC leaders claimed that a woman working at Raj Bhavan levelled allegations of sexual harassment against him. The row erupted ahead of PM Modi's Benga visit in the election season which is set to be another flashpoint between the BJP and TMC.

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  TMC MLA Humayun Kabir creates stir, threatens to drown Hindus in Bhagirathi river | VIDEO

  May 02, 2024 12:52 IST

  Amid Lok Sabha Elections, TMC MLA Humayun Kabir has created a new stir with his controversial statement. He has threatened to drown Hindus in the Bhagirathi river and has also warned the BJP.

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  West Bengal: TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from General Secretary post

  May 01, 2024 16:58 IST

  Kunal Ghosh’s dismissal comes as a result of his divergence from the party’s official positions on certain matters.

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  Lok Sabha elections 2024: CM Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP manipulation, EVMs missing in Bengal polls

  May 01, 2024 20:17 IST

  Mamata Banerjee raised alarms about the sudden surge in poll percentages reported by the Election Commission’s latest figures. She cautioned against the reliability of the electoral process, citing the unexplained jump in voter turnout and the absence of several EVMs.

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  Mamata promised 'Maa, Mati and Manush' but resorted to 'Mullah, Madrasa and Mafia': Amit Shah

  April 30, 2024 23:53 IST

  Home Minister Amit Shah's attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee comes amid an intense poll campaign in the state. West Bengal's four constituencies - Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad will undergo polling in the third phase on May 7.

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Hindus in no way will benefit from UCC, says Mamata Banerjee

  April 29, 2024 16:54 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In the upcoming third phase of Lok Sabha elections slated for May 7, West Bengal's 4 Lok Sabha constituencies— Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad will be heading to polls

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  Krishnanagar Lok Sabha Election 2024: Can BJP, CPM stop TMC's Mahua from re-entering Parliament?

  April 28, 2024 19:33 IST

  Hot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Mahua Moitra is up against BJP's Amrita Roy and CPM's SM Saadi on the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat.

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  Calcutta HC expresses displeasure over Ram Navami violence in Murshidabad: ‘What is use of polls’

  April 23, 2024 22:59 IST

  The Calcutta High Court court asked what is the use of conducting elections "when two sets of people are unable to reconcile themselves to a six or eight-hour programme."

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  Lok Sabha Elections: Congress expels Bengal's Gorkha leader Binoy Tamang for six years, here's why

  April 23, 2024 19:14 IST

  Binoy Tamang declared his expulsion from the Congress as a "victory for Gorkhas," expressing minimal concern over the decision. He had joined Congress after quitting Trinamool Congress in November 2023.

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  Prof Bhaskar Gupta appointed Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University

  April 23, 2024 10:00 IST

  Prof Buddhadev Sau, who was appointed by the Governor as interim VC of JU in August 2023 was removed from the post by the Governor in December last year.

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  Bengal teacher recruitment scam: HC cancels all appointments, Mamata Banerjee calls verdict illegal

  April 22, 2024 16:56 IST

  The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the 2016 teacher recruitment panel formed by the Bengal Commission. This decision impacts approximately 25,753 individuals who were appointed through this process.

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  West Bengal's political landscape witnesses rise of dynasties this Lok Sabha Elections

  April 21, 2024 13:47 IST

  Out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats, 13 have candidates from political dynasties. Traditionally known for its vibrant student politics, Bengal is experiencing a notable shift as influential political families are gaining prominence.

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  Election Commission advises Bengal Governor against visiting Cooch Behar on polling day | Here's why

  April 17, 2024 18:01 IST

  The people of 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 21 states and union territories (UTs) will go to the poll in the first phase of voting on Friday (April 19).

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  BJP may edge past Mamata's TMC in Bengal, Mahua Moitra likely to lose: India TV Opinion Poll

  April 16, 2024 17:13 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In what could be a major setback to expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra, she may lose the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming elections, according to India TV-CNX Opinion Poll. The BJP may script history in the state.

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  Fire breaks out at BNR Hospital in Kolkata, none injured

  April 16, 2024 10:03 IST

  According to witnesses, the fire incident at the hospital caused chaos but the police controlled the situation and fire brigade officials extinguished the flame.

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  Lok Sabha polls: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury gets into altercation with TMC workers in Baharampur | WATCH

  April 13, 2024 16:53 IST

  In the video shared by the TMC, the party alleged that the Congress leader's "fear of losing elections" was evident from his actions. TMC has fielded Yusuf Pathan against Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur Lok Sabha seat.

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  West Bengal: Fire breaks out in Kolkata, several shanties gutted

  April 13, 2024 14:44 IST

  At least eight fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the blaze, as thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the shanties, officials informed.

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  Sandeshkhali: CBI gets 50 complaints of crimes against women, land grab on email ID on first day

  April 13, 2024 6:03 IST

  The Calcutta High Court had ordered a court-monitored CBI probe into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. The district magistrate was asked to publicise the email ID extensively within the locality.

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  CBI launches dedicated email for Sandeshkhali victims to report crimes: sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in

  April 12, 2024 10:07 IST

  The CBI has launched a dedicated email address, sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in, following a Calcutta High Court order, allowing residents of Sandeshkhali in West Bengal to report crimes against women and land grabbing.

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  Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali cases in big setback to Mamata Banerjee-led govt

  April 10, 2024 14:17 IST

  With the High Court’s order, the CBI is now tasked with spearheading the investigation into the Sandeshkhali sexual assault case. The move aims to ensure a thorough and impartial inquiry into the matter, with the court closely overseeing the proceedings.