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"This is a 'KHELA' to take away your rights...": Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre over CAA move

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the timing of its decision to notify the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying that she doubts the legality of CAA and she said that there is no clarity from the side of the Central government. further on Dynamite…

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Is there any dearth of Bengalis? BJP targets TMC over fielding cricketers in Lok Sabha polls

Trinamool Congress campaign for Lok Sabha polls focuses on Bengali identity, sparking controversy over outsider candidates.

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Matuas welcome CAA rules; Mamata questions timing

Celebrations in Matua community as Union government notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 in West Bengal, sparking political tensions.

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Trinamool is sure ‘outsider’ Yusuf Pathan will unseat Adhir; Cong. and Left stunned by choice

Trinamool Congress bets on cricketer Yusuf Pathan to defeat Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha election | Trinamool announces candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal

Lok Sabha election 2024: TMC announces Lok Sabha candidate list at Kolkata rally, Mamata Banerjee sets election tone

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Officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station transferred

West Bengal government transfers Sandeshkhali police station officer amid sexual abuse and land grabbing allegations against TMC leaders.

The Hindu

Why does PM Modi need to visit West Bengal frequently, state Cong chief asks

Lok Sabha elections 2024:VWest Bengal Congress president questions PM Modi's frequent visits to West Bengal, confident in BJP's support unnecessary, seat sharing discussions ongoing.

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West Bengal: ED raids in connection with teacher recruitment scam in Kolkata

A team of the Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with the teacher recruitment scam in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal to introduce centralised admission to colleges this year

Life will be a lot easier for school-leaving students across West Bengal starting this year.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali reports misleading, Bengal safest for women, says Mamata Banerjee

Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defends Bengal's safety for women amid Sandeshkhali storm, criticizes BJP silence on violence against women.

The Hindu

Storm of Sandeshkhali will rage across Bengal: PM Modi

PM Modi condemns TMC for atrocities against women in West Bengal, vows to empower 'Nari Shakti' for change.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee announces hike in salaries of Anganwadi workers in West Bengal

In a major decision announcement ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hiked the salaries of Anganwadi and and their assistants beginning this April. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal officials have been warned to curb poll violence, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar ensures fair elections in West Bengal, deploying CAPF and monitoring borders to prevent violence and inducements.

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Sandeshkhali, the untold story

Sandeshkhali quintessentially reflects the crisis of the model of governance in West Bengal

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The week in audio: Three Million; Who Trolled Amber?; Who We Are Now; A Muslim & a Jew Go There – review

Kavita Puri’s superb account of the 1943 Bengal famine needs to be heard; Alexi Mostrous chills with an investigation into social media hate; and the ‘madly articulate’ David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi tackle politics head-on

The Hindu

Time to put criminals behind bars: Governor Ananda Bose on Shahjahan Sheikh’s arrest

Governor welcomes arrest of TMC leader in sexual assault case, calls for end to violence in Bengal.

The Hindu

Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested, sent to 10-day police custody

Sandeshkhali violence: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested for multiple allegations including land grab and sexual assault in West Bengal.

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BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal

The BJP began a two-day dharna in Kolkata to protest against the alleged worsening of law and order situation in West Bengal and atrocities on villagers by ruling TMC leaders in trouble-torn Sandeshkhali region.

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Nirmala Sitharaman flays Bengal government over Sandeshkhali unrest

Highlighting a number of economic indicators to mark the “decline” of West Bengal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, touched upon several political issues, including electoral violence and the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali

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Clear PM Awas Yojana dues, says Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said if the Centre does not clear the dues of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by April 1, her government will build 11 lakh houses for the State’s poor

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NIA arrests 16 accused in West Bengal Ram Navami violence case

NIA arrests 16 for West Bengal Ram Navami violence, citing evidence of communal attack during religious procession.

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Sandeshkhali violence: Fire and smoke in a West Bengal village

Sandeshkhali violence: Woman accuses Trinamool leaders of sexual assault, sparking political turmoil in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

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Sandeshkhali shows Sanatan Dharma eradication not statement but campaign: BJP

BJP criticizes opposition parties for targeting Hindus in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, alleging eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

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After sealing seat-sharing deal in U.P., hopes up for INDIA bloc in other States

INDIA bloc explores seat-sharing deals in various states, including West Bengal, to strengthen Opposition bloc ahead of elections.

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Gopal Rai condemns BJP for calling Sikh IPS officer 'Khalistani', demands apology

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gopal Rai on Wednesday strongly condemned BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for the alleged humiliation of a Sikh IPS officer in West Bengal by labelling him a Khalistani. Read further on Dynamite News:

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