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TMC delegation meets EC, flags deactivation of Aadhaar cards in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India assured a delegation of Trinamool Congress that voters will not be stopped from practising their franchise if the don’t have an Aadhaar card

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leader shot dead in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leader shot dead in West Bengal over land deal, police investigating, party mourns loss.

The Hindu

Significant risk found even in primary dengue infection, says study

Dengue infection: New study challenges belief that severe dengue is mainly due to secondary infections, highlighting importance of primary infections.

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ISF leader arrested in Sandeshkhali for vandalism

ISF leader Ayesha Bibi was arrested from the Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district for her alleged involvement in burning poultry farms of arrested local TMC leader Shibaprasad Hazra, an officer said.

The Hindu

Redressal camps fail to contain villagers’ anger in Sandeshkhali

West Bengal government's attempts to address villagers' grievances in Sandeshkhali village fail as protests continue over land grab.

The Hindu

Can a ‘Muslim’ lion, ‘Hindu’ lioness live together? An Indian zoo dilemma

A Hindu group is upset because a zoo kept a lion named after a Mughal king with a lioness named after a Hindu deity.

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Sandeshkhali violence: Fire and smoke in a West Bengal village

Sandeshkhali violence: Woman accuses Trinamool leaders of sexual assault, sparking political turmoil in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

The Hindu

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PM Modi to spend three days in West Bengal in March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal amidst BJP's accusations against Trinamool Congress leaders for sexual assault.

The Hindu

BJP leader arrested on charge of running sex racket in West Bengal

BJP leader arrested for running sex racket in Howrah hotel, sparking political controversy in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali shows Sanatan Dharma eradication not statement but campaign: BJP

BJP criticizes opposition parties for targeting Hindus in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, alleging eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leader assaulted by Sandeshkhali villagers

Sandeshkhali incident: Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against TMC leaders accused of sexual abuse and land grabbing, escalating tensions in West Bengal.

The Hindu

PDS scam: ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday morning started conducting raids at nearly half-a-dozen locations in West Bengal in its ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Consider renaming lioness called Sita, Calcutta High Court tells West Bengal after VHP complaint

Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to consider renaming a lioness named Sita. Sita, along with a lion named Akbar, had arrived in the Siliguri zoo as part of an animal exchange programme from Tripura

The Hindu

After sealing seat-sharing deal in U.P., hopes up for INDIA bloc in other States

INDIA bloc explores seat-sharing deals in various states, including West Bengal, to strengthen Opposition bloc ahead of elections.

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Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions; Bengal BJP chief removed from village

Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against alleged land grabbing by Trinamool Congress leader, sparking political tensions and police involvement.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali row: BJP releases documentary

BJP releases documentary exposing land grab and sexual exploitation in West Bengal, targeting Trinamool Congress government.

The Hindu

Police will listen to each complaint in Sandeshkhali; strict action against those found guilty: DGP

West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said that police will listen to the complaints of every individual in Sandeshkhali and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

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Gopal Rai condemns BJP for calling Sikh IPS officer 'Khalistani', demands apology

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gopal Rai on Wednesday strongly condemned BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for the alleged humiliation of a Sikh IPS officer in West Bengal by labelling him a Khalistani. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.

Dynamite News

West Bengal Police initiates legal action against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari for alleged 'Khalistani' slur

West Bengal police on Tuesday claimed that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hurled a 'Khalistani' slur at a Sikh police officer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Sandeshkhali, Sikh IPS officer alleges BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari called him ‘Khalistani’

A Sikh IPS officer, who was deputed at Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, got agitated.

The Hindu

Editors Guild says arrest of on-duty journalist in Sandeshkhali 'worrisome'

The Editors Guild of India termed as “worrisome” the arrest of an on-duty television journalist by the West Bengal Police

The Hindu

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat allowed to visit Sandeshkhali after being initially stopped by police

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat was on February 20 allowed to visit the restive Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after being initially stopped by police.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee alleges Aadhaar card cancellations in West Bengal, writes to PM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses Aadhaar card cancellations, launches grievance portal, accuses BJP of conspiracy ahead of polls.

The Hindu

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence

Supreme Court refuses PIL for CBI probe into Sandeshkhali violence, directs petitioner to approach Calcutta High Court.

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