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‘We are Chitragupta of the Bengal SIR’: Meet the SABAR team tracking deleted voters

Earlier this month, a study by the Kolkata-based SABAR Institute uncovered an alarming disparity in West Bengal’s Nandigram constituency, where Muslims – who comprise 26 percent of the electorate – accounted for 95.5 percent of voter deletions across recent supplementary voter lists published by the Election Commission of India.

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Infiltration, SIR, ‘washing machine’ | The Suvendu Adhikari interview

With West Bengal heading to the polls in just two weeks, credible reports indicate that the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has disenfranchised millions of voters. The SIR exercise, the opposition TMC alleges, has been designed to pave the way for a BJP victory.

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‘No disease’, only ‘impediment removal’: Delhi meet flags Bengal’s 90 lakh voter deletions

Two days after the Election Commission of India released another list of deleted voters in West Bengal’s controversial special intensive revision, political activist Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said that deletions would “critically” affect the governing Trinamool Congress in 19-25 constituencies in the upcoming assembly polls. In the 2021 state polls,…

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‘Feels like a betrayal’: SIR deletions hit BJP’s own Hindu refugee base in West Bengal

“It feels like we aren’t worth anything at all. Everyone is able to vote but us. Money aatonko aatonko hocche (My mind is wracked with fear). Those who have voting rights, they have [worth]; we have nothing else,” says Pratima Roy, a 34-year-old resident of Bongaon Uttar.

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Amid Bengal voter roll uncertainty, activists flag ‘disproportionate’ exclusions

As West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Office prepared to publish the final supplementary voter list under the Special Intensive Revision, the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, a non-profit working on civil liberties, organised a workshop at the Press Club of India titled “Vanishing Voter Rights and Vulnerable Citizenship: Effects of…

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The ultimate guide to Kolkata

From the coolest cocktail bars to the chicest place to lay your head, Katrina Mirpuri uncovers the best of West Bengal’s largest city

Evening Standard

The Dhaka effect: Did the BNP’s win in Bangladesh blunt the BJP’s poll pitch in Bengal?

A few hundred people from various minority religious groups staged a demonstration in Dhaka on March 13. They alleged no end to atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh, even as a new government was democratically elected after years of turmoil.

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Homes hit during unrest, 2 Nepal ex-PMs to skip polls

When Nepal votes on March 5, two constituencies along India's open border - Dadeldhura adjoining Uttarakhand's Champawat and Ilam bordering West Bengal's Darjeeling - will be missing the men who defined them for decades. Former PMs Sher Bahadur Deuba and Jhala Nath Khanal have stepped aside in the wake of…

The Times of India

How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

Times Life

Indian Turtle: Species Diversity, Habitat and Conservation Importance

Why should we avoid keeping turtles as pets?Turtles and tortoises, with their unique traits and tranquil demeanor, have often been sought-after exotic pets. Nevertheless, it's crucial to realize that these animals are unfit for domestic life for various reasons. Turtles aren’t easy pets:Turtles and tortoises demand specific dietary and environmental…

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She’s 70, Alone, And Still Running Her Food Stall - Her Courage Is Inspiring Thousands

When life gets tough, most people are told to slow down. Rest. Step back. Let others take over. But some people simply don’t know how to stop showing up for themselves. At 70, Deepali Ghosh from West Bengal is one of them. While many her age move into old-age homes…

Times Life

Lottery Sambad: How India Checks Dear Lottery Results Every Day

How Lottery Sambad today results and Dear Lottery draws are published in India. Learn how users check lottery result charts by date, time, and series.

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Instead of Fining Him, Sikkim Cops Did THIS to a Wrongly Parked Bike - The Internet Is in Love

A small moment from Sikkim is quietly stealing the internet’s heart. No drama, no scolding, no fine. Just two police officers doing something unexpectedly kind. A bike was parked where it shouldn’t have been, blocking the road. Instead of waiting around to write a challan, they simply picked it up…

Times Life

What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have introduced new screening and testing measures, after at least two people died…

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Doctor Issues Warning After Incurable Virus Outbreak Causes COVID-Style Restrictions At Airports

An incurable virus outbreak in India’s West Bengal has sparked regional concern, with Asian countries implementing COVID-like airport screenings.

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Nipah Virus in India: Symptoms and Alert Guide

A dangerous virus that spreads from animals to humans, has a high death rate, and currently has no vaccine available. Health authorities are informing people to stay alert and cautious. Nipah virus is rare but it needs full attention as it spreads through close contacts. It is moving quickly to…

The Independent UK

Nipah virus: What it is, where it is found and how it spreads

India is moving quickly to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in the eastern state of West Bengal after two cases were confirmed by the federal health ministry.

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Why Indian Brides Never Skip These Bangles: 8 Regional Traditions Explained

In India, bangles are much more than mere ornaments. They hold cultural significance, spiritual blessings, and centuries of tradition. Worn during weddings, festivals, and daily rituals, bangles reflect a woman’s identity and her life journey. Each region of India has unique bangle styles, materials, and designs, from ivory and gold…

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Mamata Banerjee Calls for Supreme Court-Monitored Probe into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Death

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who was killed in a plane crash in Baramati. Raising serious political questions, Banerjee suggested that the incident may be linked to Pawar’s recent…

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Arijit Singh Love Story: First Marriage, Second Wife & Kids

Almost everyone in India knows the most mesmerising singer Arjit Singh. In fact, there may be few individuals hasn't enjoyed his voice at least once. However, Arjit Singh is one of those rare celebrities who make sure that his private life remains private. A lot of us may not know…

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Indian authorities provide Nipah virus update as number of people in quarantine doubles

Data shows only two confirmed infections reported since December

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Asian countries ramp up health screenings as India confirms Nipah cases

Nipah is a zoonotic virus first identified during a 1990s outbreak in Malaysia

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Thailand screens 1,700 passengers for Nipah virus after India outbreak

Public health ministry says screening focused on passengers from India’s West Bengal

Evening Standard

‘Next pandemic’ virus fears trigger Covid-style screenings at airports

There are at least five recorded cases of the Nipah virus so far in West Bengal, India

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Why Aren't We Talking About A Virus With Up To 90% Fatality Rate? Inside The Nipah Outbreak Asia Missed

Taiwan officially classifies Nipah virus—which kills 80–91% of infected people—as a Category 5 notifiable disease following India's outbreak, raising critical questions about media silence surrounding a pathogen deadlier than COVID-19.

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