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Maulana Muhammad Shahjahan Ali Qadri, the Indian Secular Front (ISF) candidate from the Mothabari assembly seat in Malda district, was arrested along with 17 others, including his two sons, on charges of disturbing peace, obstructing government staff from discharging duty, destroying public property, among other charges. Seven judicial officers, two of whom were women, were trapped inside the office of the Mothabari 2 block development officer from 4 pm to 10 pm, until police escorted them out. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders star pacer Harshit Rana may miss IPL 2026 due to his ongoing recovery from knee surgery, but the youngster has made sure to support his team from the stands. The 24-year-old will be present at the KKR vs Punjab Kings clash on Monday, cheering for his side."Look who's here to cheer for the Knights tonight. Harshit Rana is in Kolkata, to spend a day with his KKR Family," the franchise posted on its social media handles, clarifying that the youngster is in the city ...Read More >
Kolkata: Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday urged people not to vote for the Congress, claiming it would only strengthen the BJP. Addressing a rally at Jalangi in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, the TMC national general secretary alleged that the Congress has a nexus with the BJP and the Left, and voting for its candidates would split non-BJP votes and benefit the saffron party. Also Read: Mamata Banerjee demands PM Modi's resignation over silence on Pakistan's 'threat' to strik ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday urged people not to vote for the Congress, claiming it would only strengthen the BJP. Addressing a rally at Jalangi in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, the TMC national general secretary alleged that the Congress has a nexus with the BJP and the Left, and voting for its candidates would split non-BJP votes and benefit the saffron party. "Did they (Congress) help you (electorate) when your name was missing from the voter list ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two matches and two defeats - that's the story of Kolkata Knight Riders so far in the IPL 2026. Now, desperate for a win and open their account in the tournament, KKR might face another challenge - rain - in their third match. KKR are set to face Punjab Kings in their third match of the IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens and will hope rain gods stay away from the crucial clash.According to the IMD weather bulletin, there is a high likelihood of rain impacting the match at the Eden Gardens.T ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed Congress, accusing the party of looking after its own interests and depriving Assam of development under its government. Addressing an election rally in Assam's Hojai in support of BJP's candidate Shiladitya Dev, PM Modi lauded the NDA government's efforts to maintain electricity supply in the district. Calling Assam a model state in terms of electricity, he noted that the Centre has provided Rs 70,000 to 80,000 under PM Surya ...Read More >
Bashirhat (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence and BJP leader, Sanjay Seth, on Monday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the safety of women in the state, recalling the Sandeshkhali sexual assault and land-grabbing cases. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Seth called Sandeshkhali a black dot on West Bengal, alleging that CM Mamata Banerjee tried to save the accused Shahjahan. Also Read | Why Is Stock Market Rising Today, April 6, 2026?. He ...Read More >
Bashirhat (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence and BJP leader, Sanjay Seth, on Monday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the safety of women in the state, recalling the Sandeshkhali sexual assault and land-grabbing cases. Speaking to ANI, Sanjay Seth called Sandeshkhali a black dot on West Bengal, alleging that CM Mamata Banerjee tried to save the accused Shahjahan. He said, "Bashirhat and Sandeshkhali are not known for jobs, educ ...Read More >
Goa, Bengal, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand showcased their hockey skills with impressive wins at the Sub Junior Women's National Hockey Championship, marking an exciting second day of competition. Photographs: Hockey IndiaKey PointsGoa defeated Telangana with a score of 6-3 in a Division C Pool A match, showcasing strong offensive plays.Bengal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, highlighting a tightly contested Division B Pool A game.Chandigarh dominated G ...Read More >
Also Read | Nandigram to Bhabanipur, 5 key seats that will define West Bengal elections "TMC is bringing back that episode in history. A specific religious group will make it impossible for you to survive. There is a conspiracy to wipe out Bengal's culture and honour. Enough is enough. Those who are trying to change the identity of Bengal have to leave for good," Modi said. To be sure, the English version of TMC's document is called "Manifesto 2026" and in Hindi it is titled "Ghoshana Patra, 2 ...Read More >
20 mayors, 117 presidents of municipal councils, around 4,000 corporators across municipal corporations and municipalities and hundreds of Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti members.... This summarizes BJP's success in Maharashtra's local self-government elections in 2026. The new generation would hardly believe that, until the 1990s, BJP in this very state had only a handful of MPs, MLAs, mayors and corporators. Today's success in Maharashtra is the result of the immense hard work put in by ma ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday held a roadshow in Alappuzha Assembly ahead of Keralam elections to be held in the state on April 9. Earlier in the day, Shah attended the Bharatiya Janata Party's 47th foundation day event at the party office in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission Latest News: NC JCM Demands OPS Restoration, Pension Reform and Extension for Submission Deadline. The event marked ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday held a roadshow in Alappuzha Assembly ahead of Keralam elections to be held in the state on April 9. Earlier in the day, Shah attended the Bharatiya Janata Party's 47th foundation day event at the party office in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam. The event marked the celebration of the party's establishment, with BJP leaders and cadres participating. They also sang Vande Mataram and hoisted t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The West Bengal Assembly elections are just round the corner, and the political parties and their heavyweight candidates in fray are giving the final push to attract voters. The election will take place in two phase on April 23 and April 29 to elect 294 members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on May 4. Key candidates in the Bengal elections Mamata Banerjee She is undoubtedly the biggest name in this list. Since May ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the dedication and sacrifices of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, saying they endured every hardship, from the Emergency and Congress-era oppression to political violence in states like Bengal, to strengthen the party and serve the nation. Addressing BJP workers through a video conference on the party's foundation day, PM Modi said, "BJP workers never hesitate when it comes to raising issues connected to the pe ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6: Renowned doctor and Padma Shri awardee Mani Chhetri has passed away, his family members said on Monday. He was suffering from old age-related ailments. The Padma Shri awardee doctor breathed his last at 10:15 PM on Sunday at his home in Ballygunge Place. He was 105 years old. According to the family, he had suffered a head injury fifteen days ago. After this, the eminent cardiologist's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social media ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 6 (ANI): Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi on Monday backed PM Narendra Modi's "jungle raj" remarks on the West Bengal government, stating that the state's people will take revenge on CM Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress in the upcoming elections. He also expressed confidence in the BJP's win in the state polls, saying, "The voters of West Bengal will take revenge on TMC and Mamata Banerjee by bringing BJP to power in the state...The PM has said absolutely right t ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 6 (ANI): Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi on Monday backed PM Narendra Modi's "jungle raj" remarks on the West Bengal government, stating that the state's people will take revenge on CM Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress in the upcoming elections. He also expressed confidence in the BJP's win in the state polls, saying, "The voters of West Bengal will take revenge on TMC and Mamata Banerjee by bringing BJP to power in the state...The PM has said absolutely right t ...Read More >
Murshidabad: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday alleged that during his election campaign in West Bengal, some miscreants associated with the Trinamool Congress attempted to stop him. He also claimed that the local police present at the spot failed to take adequate precautionary measures despite prior information about the possibility of such an incident. Speaking to reporters, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "During the campaign, some miscreants from the Trinamool Congress tried to ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress and the BJP have moved the Election Commission against each other over alleged threats, hate speeches and abusive remarks just weeks ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls. At the centre of the row is the BJP's Panihati candidate, the mother of the RG Kar hospital doctor who was raped and murdered last year, and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose provocative comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah have triggered a counter-complaint by the saffron camp. I ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) The Trinamool Congress and the BJP have moved the Election Commission against each other over alleged threats, hate speeches and abusive remarks just weeks ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls. At the centre of the row is the BJP's Panihati candidate, the mother of the RG Kar hospital doctor who was raped and murdered last year, and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose provocative comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah have triggered a counter-complaint by the saff ...Read More >
Kharagpur (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency, Dilip Ghosh asserted on Monday that the BJP remains the "only viable alternative" in west Bengal, claiming that the people of the state are ready for a change after years of governance under the Trinamool Congress, claiming that the state has witnessed regression over the past decade and a half. Speaking to ANI here, Ghosh said, "The people of Bengal have long yearned for ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the targeting of seven judicial officers in Malda's Kaliachak last week and held it up as an example of Bengal's law and order situation while addressing his first rally in Bengal since the announcement of the assembly poll dates."Everyone can see that the rule of law is collapsing in Bengal. Citizens across the country were shocked at how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. What kind of govt is this, where even judges and constitutional ...Read More >
New Delhi: Potential voter incentives worth over Rs 650 crore have been election committee Teams from five polling states/UTs, with West Bengal accounting for nearly half of the seizures so far.Since the launch of the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) on February 26, 2026, flying squads and static surveillance teams have reported cumulative seizures worth Rs 319 crore in West Bengal, Rs 170 crore in Tamil Nadu, Rs 97 crore in Assam, Rs 58 crore in Kerala and Rs 7 crore in Puducherry.By ...Read More >
Hooghly (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Tanmay Ghosh, from Srirampur Assembly constituency in Hooghly, on Sunday, said that the people of Bengal will not forget the alleged "harassment of Bengalis and Bengal" through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. On Union HM Amit Shah's statement, TMC candidate from Srrirampur assembly in Hooghly, Tanmay Ghosh told ANI, "... BJP is the party that uses the picture of Kolkata in their UP website. So b ...Read More >
Jhargram (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal assembly polls, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the people of Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and rallying for a development-driven alternative. In the X post, Pradhan said, "Engaged with BJP Jhargram district's Assembly in-charges and Pravasi karyakatas sharpening our booth-level strategies and outreach. The growing strength and confidence of our cadre signal one thing clearly--people of Bengal are rej ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made the Malda gherao of judicial officers the fulcrum of the BJP's campaign on lawlessness in West Bengal, accusing the TMC government of running a "maha jungleraj" and pitching the 2026 assembly polls as a straight contest between the "bhay" spread by the ruling party and the BJP's "bharosa". Addressing his first election rally in Cooch Behar in north Bengal after the poll schedule was announced, Modi used the Malda incident to sharpen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Potential voter inducements worth over Rs 650 crore have been seized by Election Commission teams from the five poll-bound states/UT so far, with West Bengal accounting for almost half of these seizures.Since the electronic seizure management system (ESMS) was activated on Feb 26, 2026, flying squads and static surveillance teams have reported cumulative seizures worth Rs 319 crore in West Bengal, Rs 170 crore in Tamil Nadu, Rs 97 crore in Assam, Rs 58 crore in Kerala and Rs 7 crore i ...Read More >
Kolkata: PM Modi cited Sunday the confinement of seven judicial officers on SIR duty in Malda district as proof of a collapsing law-and-order situation in Bengal, sharpening his attack on Trinamool Congress at a BJP election rally in Cooch Behar."Citizens across the country were shocked at how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. What kind of a govt is this where even judges and constitutional authorities aren't safe? If they're not safe, how can ordinary people feel safe?" Modi said.Ca ...Read More >
Hooghly (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Tanmay Ghosh, from Srirampur Assembly constituency in Hooghly, on Sunday, said that the people of Bengal will not forget the alleged "harassment of Bengalis and Bengal" through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. On Union HM Amit Shah's statement, TMC candidate from Srrirampur assembly in Hooghly, Tanmay Ghosh told ANI, "... BJP is the party that uses the picture of Kolkata in their UP website. So b ...Read More >
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