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BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 in Bengal: Tripura CM

Tripura CM predicts BJP victory in 32 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, dismisses opposition's claims of fewer seats

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

Abishek Porel: Young Bengal wicket-keeper emerges as DC's most underrated gem

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) may have concluded their 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), but their journey to the playoffs remains uncertain, relying on the outcomes of other fixtures.

The Times of India · May 14, 2024

Abha Khatua sets national shot put record

BHUBANESWAR: Bengal girl Abha Khatua, representing Maharashtra this time, emerged as India's strongest woman athlete as she shattered the national record in women's shot put on the second day of the National Senior Federation athletics championship here on Monday.

The Times of India · May 14, 2024

Tensions in Murshidabad mar polling in West Bengal

Kolkata: Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal records 73.33% polling, with some instances of tension.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Another Election Show: Students of Kolkata’s Jadavpur and Presidency on Modi vs Mamata

In this episode of Another Election Show, we caught up with students of Jadavpur University and Presidency University at Kolkata in West Bengal. The two leading universities are often in the news for the ideological or political activism of their students. 

Newslaundry · May 7, 2024

Supreme Court pauses High Court order cancelling 25,000 Bengal school jobs

The Supreme Court allowed CBI to continue its investigation into the teachers' recruitment case but directed it to not take any coercive steps against government officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 7, 2024

Need Tagore more than ever, say Bengal’s voices on the bard’s birthday

Celebrating Rabindranath Tagore's birthday in Kolkata, reflecting on his political activism and timeless relevance in today's world.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Police form team to probe molestation allegation against Bengal Governor

West Bengal Police have formed a separate team to probe molestation allegations against Governor CV Ananda Bose, made by a woman employee at Raj Bhavan. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 4, 2024

BJP orchestrated Sandeshkhali incident to defame Bengal: TMC

TMC releases video alleging BJP conspiracy to defame West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

Hafta letters: State of the nation, divisive speeches, what Mamata is up to

Hi Hafta team, on the topic of elections, I am curious if there is any intellectual capacity or curiousity for alternate models either in the Indian context or elsewhere with the same five-year term or less governments.  Clearly, it seems to me that short termism in politics is not really…

Newslaundry · May 4, 2024