ECI announces 2,926 candidates in fray for West Bengal assembly polls Polling will be held in two phases in West Bengal on April 23 and 29, and the results of the assembly polls will be announced on May 4. #West_Bengal #Bengal #assembly_polls #West #ECI_announces #Bengal_assembly #polls_Polling
'To divide West Bengal': Mamata claims Centre trying to 'trifurcate' state through delimitation West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the Centre of a plot to trifurcate the state through delimitation, potentially merging parts with Bihar and Odisha. She also alleged a Rs 1,000-crore BJP deal to unseat her government and criticized central forces' conduct during searches. Banerjee further claimed the BJP plans to bribe voters and manipulate polls, urging vigilance. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #West #delimitation_West #divide_West #Mamata_claims #claims_Centre #potentially_merging #merging_parts
Bengal assembly elections: Over 3.6 crore voters eligible for first phase polls on April 23, says EC Over 3.6 crore electors across 16 districts are set to vote in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections on April 23. The electoral rolls include 1.84 crore men, 1.75 crore women, and 465 third gender voters. Murshidabad leads with the highest voter count, while Kalimpong has the lowest. #West_Bengal #Bengal #West #crore #assembly_elections #April #Bengal_assembly #assembly #phase_polls #crore_electors
TMC, BJP supporters clash during campaign in West Bengal’s Hooghly; FIR lodged Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters clashed during an election campaign in West Bengal's Hooghly district, resulting in minor injuries to four BJP workers. The incident occurred as campaigning intensifies for the 2026 Assembly elections, with both parties trading sharp political attacks and releasing manifestos. #BJP #West_Bengal #West #Trinamool_Congress #FIR_lodged #BJP_workers #BJP_supporters #Bengal_Hooghly #Hooghly_district #lodged_Trinamool
India welcomes Pakistan brokered ceasefire, hopes it can lead to peace in Ukraine too India has welcomed a temporary ceasefire in West Asia. The truce, brokered by Pakistan, aims to end a brutal war. India hopes this will lead to lasting peace and ensure global trade flows freely. The government also sees potential for peace efforts in Ukraine. India prioritizes the safety of its diaspora and LPG tanker passage. #India #Ukraine #Pakistan #West #Asia #West_Asia #temporary_ceasefire #Pakistan_brokered #brokered_ceasefire #ceasefire
Over 10,000 West Asia flights of Indian carriers cancelled since Feb 28; AI hikes fuel surcharge #West #West_Asia #Asia_flights #Indian_carriers #fuel_surcharge
Are Spurs still in contention for top seed? Updated scenarios, potential playoff clashesThere still exists a scenario that could see Spurs not just finish top of the West but also the league. There still exists a scenario that could see Spurs not just finish top of the West but also the league. #league #West #top_seed #Spurs #top #finish_top #seed
Mystery drone appears near Mamata Banerjee's helicopter, 3 held A drone appeared near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda, prompting police to detain three individuals. Banerjee herself spotted the unauthorized drone, expressing concern over the potential crash risk. Authorities are investigating the incident, as no permission was granted for drone operation near the CM's movement. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Mamata #Bengal #West #Banerjee #Malda #Banerjee_helicopter #prompting_police #Mystery_drone
West Bengal poll chaos: Villagers hold SIR officers 'hostage', EC asks NIA to probe case The Election Commission has handed over the investigation into the gherao of judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal, to the National Investigation Agency. This move follows strong criticism from the Supreme Court regarding the state's "complete failure" to protect officers during electoral roll revision. An NIA team is set to begin its probe soon. #West_Bengal #West #Election_Commission #Bengal_poll #Investigation_Agency #National_Investigation #Villagers_hold #hold_SIR #poll_chaos #SIR_officers
From TMC to BJP, Congress to CPM: Dynasts take centre stage in West Bengal elections 2026 West Bengal's political landscape is witnessing a significant rise in dynastic representation for the 2026 assembly elections. Across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), candidates from established political families are increasingly being fielded. This marks a departure from Bengal's traditional grassroots politics, as parties now prioritize candidates with existing voter recognition and organizational support. #BJP #West_Bengal #West #assembly_elections #CPM #Bengal_elections #significant_rise #centre_stage #dynastic_representation #Dynasts
Judicial officers will decide 60L Bengal claims by Apr 7, 47.3L completed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has been informed that all deleted voter claims in West Bengal will be decided by April 7. This addresses concerns about the upcoming assembly elections. Appellate tribunals have been formed to hear any objections. The court emphasized that judicial officers must remain independent and free from political interference. Further hearings are scheduled for April 6. #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #Bengal #West #Supreme #completed #Bengal_claims #deleted_voter #voter_claims #Apr
Pushed out by Jyoti Basu, eclipsed by Mamata, crushed by BJP: Congress' 50-year exile in West Bengal Once a dominant force, West Bengal's Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #West #Trinamool_Congress #Jyoti_Basu #Bengal_Congress #dominant_force #influence_dwindle #dwindle_significantly
Urea output drops to 18L tonnes from 24L due to West Asia conflict #West #West_Asia #Asia_conflict #Urea_output #output_drops
Centre calls for all-party meeting amid escalating West Asia tensions Amid escalating West Asia tensions and reports of an LPG crisis, the government convened an all-party meeting. Opposition leaders voiced concerns over the handling of the conflict and its impact on India's energy security. Prime Minister Modi is set to address Parliament on the economic and security implications, while defence officials reviewed preparedness #West #West_Asia #escalating_West #Asia_tensions #amid_escalating #LPG_crisis #Centre_calls #all-party_meeting #meeting_amid #tensions_Amid
ED can't claim 'fundamental right' to probe: West Bengal to SC Flags Threat To Federal Structure #West_Bengal #West #Federal_Structure #Flags_Threat #Structure
2.6 lakh passengers returned to India from West Asia since Feb 28: MEA India has facilitated the return of approximately 2.6 lakh people from West Asia since February 28 amid escalating conflict. Prime Minister Modi and UAE President discussed regional stability and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The flight situation is improving, with numerous flights operating from the UAE to India. #West #Minister_Modi #Asia #West_Asia #amid_escalating #lakh_people #MEA_India #lakh_passengers #escalating_conflict #passengers_returned
EC likely to announce assembly polls schedule for five states The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry today. The upcoming polls are expected to involve fewer phases, particularly in West Bengal, with a substantial increase in central forces deployment. Supplementary voter lists for West Bengal will also be published following the adjudication of 'doubtful' voter cases. #West_Bengal #Tamil_Nadu #Assam #Kerala #West #Election_Commission #assembly_elections #Puducherry_today #announce_assembly #polls_schedule
Premier League 2025-26: Manchester City must beat West Ham or title race will be over, says GuardiolaPep Guardiola’s side risks falling further behind Arsenal and cannot afford to drop points at West Ham. Pep Guardiola’s side risks falling further behind Arsenal and cannot afford to drop points at West Ham. #Premier_League #League_2025-26 #Manchester_City #West #West_Ham #beat_West #side_risks #risks_falling #drop_points #GuardiolaPep_Guardiola
‘West Indies, South Africa contingents on their way home in 24-36 hours,’ says ICCMembers of South Africa and the West Indies contingents have been stranded in India after their teams were knocked out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Members of South Africa and the West Indies contingents have been stranded in India after their teams were knocked out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. #World_Cup #South #West_Indies #South_Africa #West #Indies #ICC_Men #Indies_contingents #24-36_hours #Africa_contingents
Do we have nothing except Bengal SIR to hear, asks SC The Supreme Court expressed frustration over frequent West Bengal-related petitions, questioning its workload. Petitioners challenging voter list deletions highlighted a lack of appeal options. The court agreed to hear these alongside ongoing voter roll scrutiny issues, emphasizing that bureaucrats shouldn't overrule judicial officers' decisions. #Supreme_Court #Bengal #SIR #West #Supreme #Bengal_SIR #West_Bengal-related #Bengal-related_petitions #frequent_West #expressed_frustration
