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The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

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

In West Bengal, candidates battle record-breaking temperatures on the campaign trail

Lok Sabha election 2024 news | West Bengal candidates battle record-breaking heat during Lok Sabha elections, taking measures to stay hydrated and cool.

The Hindu

BJP should answer allegations of harassment against Governor: CM Mamata Banerjee

The tears of the woman who levelled allegations of sexual assault against West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose were heart-breaking, the State’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said

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Congress Lok Sabha tally will be at all-time low, says Modi

Prime Minister Modi criticizes TMC in West Bengal for turning Hindus into second-class citizens and indulging in corruption.

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor bans entry of police, state Finance Minister into Raj Bhavan

Following allegation of alleged sexual harassment against the West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, the Governor issued an order on Thursday banning the entry of the police and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya, into the Raj Bhavan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Eastern front: On the electoral battle in West Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party nurtures high hopes in West Bengal in the general election

The Hindu

Raj Bhavan employee accuses West Bengal Governor of sexual harassment

Allegations of sexual harassment against West Bengal Governor by Raj Bhavan employee in Kolkata before PM's visit.

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Law and order is a State subject, SC says as West Bengal complains of CBI’s ‘unilateral’ investigations

Supreme Court categorically said law and order is a State subject after the West Bengal complained that the CBI claims “unilateral right” to investigate offences committed by Central employees within State jurisdiction.

The Hindu

Corruption woes and CPIM-Congress alliance: The TMC’s hard road in Murshidabad

“Nobody fulfils what we deserve as citizens. All political parties only give false promises,” said Mohammad Siraj, 60, sitting at a tea stall in Sarangpur village in Murshidabad’s Domkal. “There is no employment, no industry, nothing. Elections come and go but nobody does anything.”

Newslaundry

86% students clear West Bengal class 10 State Board exams

86.31% of West Bengal class 10 students passed the State Board exam, with top scorers from Ramgola High School.

The Hindu

Abhishek terms Adhir as BJP agent; blames him for obstructing formation of INDIA bloc in Bengal

Abhishek Banerjee accuses Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of being BJP agent, obstructing opposition bloc in West Bengal.

The Hindu

HC order on school jobs termination emerges a key poll issue in West Bengal

Supreme Court is likely to hear the special leave petition of the West Bengal govt challenging the Calcutta HC order on termination of jobs of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali arms recovery | Will Mamata Banerjee win polls by threatening people, asks Nadda

Sandeshkhali arms recovery: The CBI on Friday seized arms and ammunition, including a police service revolver and foreign-made firearms, during searches at two premises of an associate of Sheikh.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee slips and falls while taking a seat in helicopter

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee falls while boarding helicopter, sustains minor injury but continues with travel.

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Sandeshkhali arms recovery: TMC sniffs conspiracy, BJP claims 'act of terror'

Arms and ammunition recovery in West Bengal sparks political duel between Trinamool Congress and BJP during Lok Sabha polls.

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‘Job-eater BJP’, says Mamata Banerjee after court scraps recruitment

Mamata Banerjee criticizes BJP as a "job-eater" for causing loss of 26,000 teaching jobs in West Bengal.

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CBI seizes arms and ammunition in Sandeshkhali

CBI seizes arms and ammunition, including foreign-made pistols, in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, linked to TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh.

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Youth of West Bengal paying the price for Trinamool Congress’ corruption, says Modi

PM Modi criticizes TMC for job cancellations and scams in West Bengal, highlighting the plight of youth

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Calcutta High Court directs NIA to file report on clashes in Murshidabad over Ram Navami celebrations

Calcutta High Court instructs NIA to investigate Ram Navami clashes in Murshidabad, West Bengal, considering transfer of probe.

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19,000 who lost school jobs likely to be eligible recruits: Bengal SSC

West Bengal School Service Commission cancels 5,300 appointments due to irregularities, plans new recruitment process for eligible candidates.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 8: Gorkha leader, ex-MLAs among 13 defectors in INDIA bloc

A Congressman who returned to his “mother party” to one who jumped ship to the BJP in the “best interest” – a total of 20 defectors are in fray in phase two of the Lok Sabha elections to be held across 89 constituencies in 13 states on April 26.

The Hindu

New political alignments put demand of Gorkhaland at the backdrop in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat in 2024 emerges as a key electoral battleground in West Bengal politics.

The Hindu

Calcutta High Court asks ED, CBI to file progress reports on primary school jobs case

Calcutta High Court directs ED and CBI to submit updated reports on primary school jobs scam investigation in West Bengal.

The Hindu

West Bengal moves SC against termination of teacher appointments

West Bengal Government challenges Calcutta High Court order invalidating 25,753 SSC appointments in State-run schools.

Dynamite News

WB teachers' recruitment case: state govt moves SC against Calcutta High Court decision

The West Bengal Government on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court decision that declared the entire panel of 2016 School Service Commission teachers' recruitment null and void, cancelling all appointments of teachers and non-teaching staff. Read further on Dynamite News:

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