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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.

The Hindu

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.”

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

‘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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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.

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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:

The Hindu

Infiltration continuing unabated in West Bengal under TMC rule: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleges ongoing infiltration in West Bengal under TMC rule, urges support for BJP in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

No heatwave but temperature likely to hit 40°C in next three days: IMD

IMD predicts Delhi to hit 40°Celsius in 3 days, no heatwave expected, clear skies ahead, heatwave continues in east India.

The Hindu

HC declares null and void 2016 recruitment test for West Bengal govt sponsored, aided schools

The Calcutta High Court on April 22 declared as null and void the recruitment process of State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided schools, ordering cancellation of all appointments made through it.

The Hindu

No one can stop implementation of CAA in West Bengal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserts BJP delivers on promises, CAA will be implemented in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | With 13 candidates from influential families in the fray, West Bengal sees the rise of dynasty politics

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Rise of political dynasties in West Bengal's Lok Sabha elections marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

The Hindu

EC chalked out seven-phase polls to assist BJP campaigning: Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Election Commission of India of favoring PM Modi in seven-phase polls

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