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First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur

Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.

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Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections | 77.5% voter turnout in Bengal amid sporadic violence, protests

Television footage showed that in Mathabhanga area of the district, TMC and BJP workers clashed, resulting in injuries on both sides. Workers from both parties confronted each other following allegations of voter intimidation.

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Sitaram Yechury interview | ‘Why is ED not using PMLA in open-and-shut electoral bonds cases?’

Sitaram Yechury campaigns for Left candidate in Kannur, discusses BJP narrative and CPI(M) prospects in elections.

The Hindu

Gandhi To Stalin: India's Disparate Opposition

India's opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on the juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.

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Lok Sabha polls | Tea and identity politics dominate the first phase of elections in West Bengal

Key electoral issues in West Bengal's northern constituencies include tea garden woes, identity politics, and BJP-TMC rivalry.

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BJP washing machine clearly at full spin in West Bengal: Congress

Congress accuses PM Modi of giving tickets to corrupt politicians in West Bengal, questions BJP's integrity and promises.

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As summer intensifies, IMD warns of heatwave across multiple Indian states

As summer arrives in full force, the India Meteorological Department has forecast a heatwave in several regions, including North Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Blend of youth and experience CPI(M)'s mantra for winning back people's confidence in Bengal

Lok Sabha election CPI(M) in West Bengal fields young candidates to revive party's fortunes, contesting in alliance with Congress.

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Lok Sabha polls: Adhir and Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign

Veteran MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and S.S. Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign in West Bengal.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah compliments NIA and State police for nabbing Rameshwaram blast suspects

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah praises NIA and Karnataka police for apprehending Rameshwaram blast suspects in West Bengal.

The Hindu

ED attaches assets of former West Bengal Minister in PDS scam

Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth ₹50.47 crore in PDS scam involving former West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick.

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Arrest of Bengaluru blast accused from West Bengal triggers war of words between Trinamool Congress and BJP

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quick to respond to charges made by BJP leaders that West Bengal has become a “safe haven for terrorists”.

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Bengal’s Sandeshkhali land-grab issue | CBI creates exclusive mail ID for victims

CBI creates e-mail ID for land grab complaints in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, following Calcutta High Court orders.

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Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship to start in Narainpur

The inaugural Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship will begin on Friday at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Sports Complex, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No CAA, no NRC, no UCC in West Bengal, roars CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that she will not allow the implementation of CAA, NRC, UCC. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Will not accept CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to block CAA, NRC, UCC in state, warns against election violence.

The Hindu

Having spurned a BJP ticket from Asansol, Pawan Singh to contest LS poll as an Independent from Bihar’s Karakat

Bhojpuri singer and actor Pawan Singh, who had earlier refused the BJP’s offer to contest the Lok Sabha election as the party’s candidate from the Asansol seat in West Bengal, announced on April 10 that he would stand as an Independent candidate from the Karakat seat in Bihar.

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Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into alleged crimes against women, land grabbing in Sandeshkhali

Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

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'Surgical strikes' by central agencies needed to curb anti-national activities in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh warns of national security threat in West Bengal under TMC rule, calls for surgical strikes.

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West Bengal Police issues summons to NIA officer in Bhupatinagar attack case

Kolkata Police summons NIA officer injured in attack for questioning, requests forensic test on damaged vehicle.

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TMC's Saket Gokhale seeks EC probe into new NIA chief's appointment

TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NIA Director General appointment during elections, alleges BJP's deepening nexus with central agencies.

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Bhupatinagar blast case in West Bengal | NIA issues summons to three Trinamool Congress leaders

NIA summons TMC leaders in Kolkata for questioning in Bhupatinagar blast case, sparking political controversy and mob attacks.

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Unrest over control of Matua matriarch's house in West Bengal

Bongaon, West Bengal: Clash between BJP and TMC supporters over control of late community leader's house.

The Hindu

NIA says no mala fide intent in action in Bhupatinagar blast case, attack on its team 'unprovoked'

NIA strongly refuted the allegation of mala fide intention while carrying out raids and arrests in a two-year-old blast case during which its team was attacked by an unruly crowd in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district

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