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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.

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  West Bengal Lok Sabha polls: 10 out of 37 candidates contesting in 1st phase of polls are crorepatis

  April 09, 2024 14:26 IST

  Elections to the Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal will be held in the first phase on April 19.

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  Calcutta HC to hear plea by NIA in connection with Bhupatinagar case

  April 09, 2024 13:36 IST

  The West Bengal Police registered an FIR against NIA under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for outraging the modesty of women and theft.

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  Union Minister Shantanu Thakur gets ‘threat’ letter from Lashkar-e-Taiba: ‘If NRC is implemented...'

  April 08, 2024 19:59 IST

  Union Minister Shantanu Thakur claimed that he has received a "threat" letter from Lashkar-e-Taiba regarding the implementation of NRC.

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  BJP files complaint with EC on Mamata's 'abusive language' for Sukanta Majumdar, Suvendu Adhikari

  April 08, 2024 9:02 IST

  Earlier, the BJP issued a show-cause notice to Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency party candidate Dilip Ghosh for his derogatory comments about CM Mamata Banerjee. The notice comes a day after Trinamool Congress filed a complaint against Ghosh.

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  West Bengal: EC officials to plan CAPF deployment tomorrow for first phase of Lok Sabha polls 2024

  April 05, 2024 17:16 IST

  Lok Sabha elections 2024: West Bengal will witness a seven-phase polling between April 19 and June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

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  Calcutta HC slams Bengal govt over Sandeshkhali: 'Even if 1 per cent true, it's absolutely shameful'

  April 04, 2024 19:03 IST

  The Calcutta High Court delivered a firm rebuke to the government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a hearing on affidavits requesting investigations into allegations of extortion, land encroachment, and sexual assault emerging from Sandeshkhali ahead of the Lok Sabha election.

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  Decomposed body parts of woman found inside abandoned building in Kolkata

  April 02, 2024 22:07 IST

  The body parts were discovered inside three black plastic bags in a building situated in the city's Watgunge area on Sastitala Lane.

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  Jalpaiguri storm: CM Mamata meets cyclone victims, death count rises to 5 amid rescue operation

  April 01, 2024 7:35 IST

  A storm unleashed havoc in parts of Jalpaiguri district in northern West Bengal on Sunday, causing the deaths of five individuals and leaving more than 100 people injured. The authority launched a rescue operation.

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  Mamata challenges BJP to ‘cross even 200 seats’ nationwide, says ‘Bengal means TMC, no one else'

  March 31, 2024 14:23 IST

  Mamata Banerjee challenged the BJP to cross 200 seats in the Lok Sabha elections across the country. She stressed that she will not let CAA be implemented in West Bengal.

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  Mahua Moitra skips ED summons in FEMA case to campaign in Bengal's Krishnanagar for Lok Sabha polls

  March 28, 2024 12:21 IST

  The ED had summoned Mahua Moitra on March 28 for questioning in the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) contravention case. Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani was also called for questioning today. Mahua said that she will campaign in the Krishnanagar constituency for the Lok Sabha polls

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  CBI conducts raids at premises linked to TMC leader Mahua Moitra in cash-for-query case

  March 23, 2024 10:50 IST

  The Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, issued the directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.