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The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Sandeshkhali emerges as the rallying point for campaign in West Bengal

Allegations of land grab and sexual assault in dominate Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Tea body fears 50% crop loss ahead

Tea production in Assam and West Bengal may drop by 50% due to lack of rainfall, impacting industry and prices.

The Hindu

Mandate 2024, Ep 4: BJP’s women safety pitch vs the accused sex offenders in its backyard

The BJP claims women are safer under the Narendra Modi government, simultaneously accusing its political opponents of prioritising appeasement over law and order. The Sandeshkhali episode in West Bengal – a case in point – where leaders of the governing TMC have been accused of sexual assault.

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LS polls see over 62% turnout in 4th phase, sporadic violence in Andhra, Bengal

There was sporadic violence in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal as 96 constituencies across 10 states and Union territories went to the polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday.

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Birbhum — a proposed coal mine in West Bengal and the related health hazards

The West Bengal government’s ambitious ₹35,000 crore Deocha Pachami coal block mining project at Mohammad Bazar has been facing protest over land acquisition.

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 4: Who votes and what’s at stake?

People from across 10 states and union territories will vote on May 13 to elect 96 MPs for the Lok Sabha.

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Another Election Show: BJP’s Dilip Ghosh on ‘enmity’ with TMC, ‘changing constitution’

In the intense electoral battle in West Bengal, the BJP is cementing its position to challenge the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress, which has been in power in the state for the last 15 years.

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Watch | Data analysis of West Bengal | Phase 4

Srinivasan Ramani and Shiv Sahay Singh discuss the electoral battle in West Bengal ahead of phase 4

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Bengal Governor must explain why he should not resign in wake of molestation allegations: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed Governor C.V. Ananda Bose over allegations of molestation against him, and said he must explain why he should not step down

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In Phase 4 of Lok Sabha polls, two World Cup-winning cricketers will test the political pitch of West Bengal

As the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal turns to its slog overs, two World Cup-winning cricketers -- Yusuf Pathan and Kirti Azad -- will be testing the political pitch of the State

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Sandeshkhali women were ‘tortured on the basis of religion’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Trinamool Congress for appeasement, mafia, and corruption, accusing Mamata Banerjee of silence on Sandeshkhali issue.

The Hindu

Baharampur: Can the Congress retain its last bastion in West Bengal?

A winding cavalcade of more than 300 motorcycles accompanies three cars on a road in the deep interiors of Naoda Assembly segment in Baharampur.

The Hindu

As Sandeshkhali women retract complaints, NCW writes to EC seeking inquiry

NCW urges EC to investigate TMC's coercion of women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal during General Elections, 2024.

The Hindu

NDA needs 400 seats to complete many ‘unfinished’ tasks, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the National Democratic Alliance needs to win at least 400 seats in the Lok Sabha election to complete a number of “unfinished tasks”.

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Woman employee of West Bengal Raj Bhavan to write to President Murmu to seek justice on molestation accusation

Contractual woman employee seeks President Murmu's intervention after West Bengal Governor screens CCTV footage to clear molestation allegations, violating her privacy.

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Sandeshkhali violence | TMC threatens to move EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma

TMC to file complaint against NCW chairperson for alleged misuse of power in Sandeshkhali sexual assault case

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West Bengal Governor shows CCTV footage of Raj Bhavan to common people

West Bengal Governor shows CCTV footage to public amid molestation allegations, woman not seen in footage.

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Political bigwigs battle it out in fourth phase of polls in Bengal

West Bengal's fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections features political heavyweights, world cup-winning cricketers, and varied issues.

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West Bengal Governor willing to show CCTV footage, but not to Mamata Banerjee and ‘her police’

West Bengal Governor refuses to share CCTV footage with Kolkata Police amid sexual harassment allegations, sparking political controversy.

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In Supreme Court, Centre says it sends CBI to States for probes

Supreme Court questions Centre's control over CBI in West Bengal case, raising concerns over jurisdiction and authority.

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TMC welcomes Supreme Court’s interim stay on the High Court’s order terminating 26,000 jobs in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leadership in Kolkata celebrates Supreme Court's stay on teacher job terminations amid political controversy in West Bengal.

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Largely peaceful Phase 3 records over 64% polling

2024 Lok Sabha elections phase 3: election over in 282 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; Left Front’s Murshidabad candidate clashes with Trinamool supporters; PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes

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Tensions in Murshidabad mar polling in West Bengal

Kolkata: Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal records 73.33% polling, with some instances of tension.

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Supreme Court provides relief to nearly 24,000 Bengal teachers

West Bengal school teachers issue: Supreme Court says scrapping all recruitments would be unwise and valid appointments should be segregated from the illegal ones

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Another Election Show: Students of Kolkata’s Jadavpur and Presidency on Modi vs Mamata

In this episode of Another Election Show, we caught up with students of Jadavpur University and Presidency University at Kolkata in West Bengal. The two leading universities are often in the news for the ideological or political activism of their students.

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