The Latest Breaking News from Jahangir Khan

6 ‘triggers’ and ‘pressures’ outside: The anatomy of Mamata camp’s collapse

Mamata Banerjee is running out of time. Almost two-thirds of the Trinamool Congress’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have come together to form a separate bloc and support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Newslaundry · Jun 12

Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to 5 days police custody by court

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested and remanded to five days police custody. Khan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border. He had previously contested the Falta assembly seat. The court ordered custody following multiple FIRs. Khan had sought and received interim protection from the High Court earlier. Public…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to five days police custody by court

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested on extortion charges. A court in Diamond Harbour has remanded him to police custody for five days. Khan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border. He had previously contested an assembly seat and disappeared before a repoll. The Calcutta High Court had earlier…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

‘They won’t get more than 5-7 thousand votes’: BJP’s Panda targets TMC in Falta

Repolling is underway in Falta Assembly constituency. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda stated voting is peaceful and voters are participating. He expressed confidence in a significant BJP victory. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling due to alleged irregularities. Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan had previously withdrawn from the contest. Counting of…

The Economic Times · May 21

Bengal’s Falta repoll records 43% turnout till 11 am; voting peaceful

Falta polling Voters turned out in large numbers for the repoll in Falta Assembly constituency. By 11 am, nearly 43 percent of eligible voters had cast their ballots. Security was significantly increased for the repoll. No disturbances were reported from any polling station. Long queues were observed at booths since…

The Economic Times · May 21

Repoll in Falta: Election Commission of India doubles security arrangements in West Bengal for peaceful voting

Ahead of the repoll in Falta, Election Commission of India has significantly strengthened security measures across sensitive polling areas in West Bengal. The Commission is deploying double the number of central forces to ensure free and fair voting following concerns over alleged irregularities during the earlier polling phase. Enhanced surveillance…

The Economic Times · May 20

Why did TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdraw from Falta just 2 days before repoll?

Why did TMC's Jahangir Khan withdraw: Just days before the Falta repoll in West Bengal, TMC candidate Jahangir Khan abruptly withdrew from the contest, citing a “special package” announced for the constituency and his desire for peace and development in the area. While the TMC called it his “personal decision,”…

The Economic Times · May 19

‘Encounter specialist’ as Bengal poll guardian: When an observer becomes a ‘viral hero’

In a News18 India segment posted on X today, the thumbnail read: “Singham Ki Entry: Kiski Hogi Victory” (Singham's entry: Whose victory will it be?). On one side sat a cutout of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee; on the other, a stylised, cinematic-style photo of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma racking…

Newslaundry · Apr 28

Pakistan celebrates World Junior Squash title win after 37 years

Hamza Khan, 17, wins the title after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 in a thrilling match in Melbourne.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Western Lane by Chetna Maroo review – a tender debut

The tensions of family life are vividly conveyed in this novel of growing pains, grief and squash

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023