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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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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CBI team visits Sandeshkhali to probe alleged crimes against women, land-grabbing

CBI team investigates crimes against women and land-grabbing in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, following Calcutta High Court order.

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First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur

Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.

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Lok Sabha Elections: West Bengal records 77.57 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal is leading the voter turnout charts after it recorded a 77.57 voting percentage in the state till 5 pm as per the data released by the Election Commission of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lok Sabha elections | 77.5% voter turnout in Bengal amid sporadic violence, protests

Television footage showed that in Mathabhanga area of the district, TMC and BJP workers clashed, resulting in injuries on both sides. Workers from both parties confronted each other following allegations of voter intimidation.

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Sitaram Yechury interview | ‘Why is ED not using PMLA in open-and-shut electoral bonds cases?’

Sitaram Yechury campaigns for Left candidate in Kannur, discusses BJP narrative and CPI(M) prospects in elections.

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Gandhi To Stalin: India's Disparate Opposition

India's opposition faces huge challenges as their loose coalition of more than two dozen parties take on the juggernaut of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Tea and identity politics dominate the first phase of elections in West Bengal

Key electoral issues in West Bengal's northern constituencies include tea garden woes, identity politics, and BJP-TMC rivalry.

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BJP washing machine clearly at full spin in West Bengal: Congress

Congress accuses PM Modi of giving tickets to corrupt politicians in West Bengal, questions BJP's integrity and promises.

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As summer intensifies, IMD warns of heatwave across multiple Indian states

As summer arrives in full force, the India Meteorological Department has forecast a heatwave in several regions, including North Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Blend of youth and experience CPI(M)'s mantra for winning back people's confidence in Bengal

Lok Sabha election CPI(M) in West Bengal fields young candidates to revive party's fortunes, contesting in alliance with Congress.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls: Adhir and Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign

Veteran MPs Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and S.S. Ahluwalia face protests during election campaign in West Bengal.

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