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The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Want to return money looted from poor in West Bengal, says PM Modi

PM Modi vows to return looted money from poor in West Bengal, targets corruption ahead of elections.

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PM Modi speaks to Rekha Patra, who led the Sandeshkhali protest

Prime Minister Modi praises BJP candidate Rekha Patra as "Shakti Swaroopa" for highlighting women's plight in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

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West Bengal candidates add the colours of Holi to their Lok Sabha election campaign

West Bengal candidates celebrate Holi, connecting with voters ahead of Lok Sabha election in Kolkata.

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Former judge, Trinamool turncoats, and woman from Sandeshkhali in West Bengal BJP candidate list

The BJP has changed the seats of Dilip Ghosh and Debasree Chowdhury, who were elected from Medinipur and Raiganj Lok Sabha seats, respectively.

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CBI team revisits Sandeshkhali to gather more evidence in the ED team attack case

CBI team, probing the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali on January 5, visited a village in the area to gather more evidence

The Hindu

Bengal Lok Sabha polls | Discontent grows in TMC, BJP ranks over ticket distribution

Discontentment rises in TMC and BJP over candidate selection for West Bengal Lok Sabha elections.

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ED seizes ₹40 lakh cash from West Bengal Minister’s residence

The raids were held in connection with the West Bengal school recruitment scam

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Bengali writer says election time now is hardly different from what he saw in the 1970s

Renowned Bengali writer Amar Mitra reflects on the unchanged political atmosphere in West Bengal, comparing past and present elections.

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I-T concludes search operations at premises of Bengal minister's brother

Income Tax department conducts search operations at Kolkata premises of West Bengal minister's brother, accused of tax evasion.

The Hindu

ED searches residence of West Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha in school jobs case

Enforcement Directorate searches West Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha's residence in Kolkata for alleged school recruitment scam.

The Hindu

All signs point to BJP’s rout in Bengal, says Derek O’Brien

Trinamool Congress predicts double Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal compared to BJP, citing disarray in opponent's campaign.

The Hindu

Man arrested with more than 1 kg of ganja

The Kalady police have arrested a man with around 1.15 kg of ganja. The arrested was identified as Gopal Chandra Pramani, 40, of Murshidabad in West Bengal.

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EC issues more transfer orders for State officials, including DMs and SPs

Election Commission orders transfer of non-cadre officers in Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal for fair elections.

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Yusuf Pathan begins campaign from Baharampur

Refuting the barbs of being an outsider to West Bengal, former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress candidate from Baharampur Yusuf Pathan on March 21 began his campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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Women must have autonomy in marriage: ex-Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Former West Bengal Governor advocates for women's autonomy in marriage, addressing issues like dowry and domestic violence at Ethiraj College.

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Transfer of 4 DMs again proves BJP targeting Bengal for electoral gains: TMC

TMC accuses BJP of influencing EC transfers in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha elections, questioning BJP's confidence and tactics.

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Sanjay Mukherjee appointed new DGP of West Bengal by ECI

IPS officer Sanjay Mukherjee appointed new West Bengal DGP by ECI after transfer of Rajeev Kumar, ensuring fair elections.

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Lok Sabha polls | Vivek Sahay is new West Bengal DGP after ECI removes Rajeev Kumar

Election Commission of India orders transfer of West Bengal DG&IGP for fair electoral process in New Delhi.

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Dynamite News

"We stand by distressed families," Mamata Banerjee after five-storey building collapses in South Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she is "saddened" after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area. Read further on Dynamite News

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Poll bonds are a political bribe for favours, says CPI(M)

CPI(M) State Secretary in West Bengal exposes similarities between BJP and Trinamool Congress through electoral bond revelations.

The Hindu

In Bengal, around 25,000 security personnel to be deployed for polling in 3 seats in first phase

Around 25,000 personnel of Central forces will be deployed in West Bengal for elections to three Lok Sabha seats in the first phase of polling on April 19, an official said.

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West Bengal Governor approves salary hike for MLAs and Ministers

West Bengal Governor gave his assent to the Bengal Legislative Assembly (Members’ Emoluments) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the West Bengal Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2023 on Saturday.

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Who will benefit from the new CAA Rules? | Explained

Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024: Why are several communities in States like West Bengal and Assam conflicted about the process of CAA implementation?

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Lok Sabha polls for 42 seats in West Bengal in seven phases

Kolkata Elections for West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha seats conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.

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Mamata stable after fall; doctor issues clarification

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stable after injury, doctors clarify fall was due to sensation of push. Political controversy ensues.

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