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‘We exist’: A Himayalan hamlet, forgotten by Indian democracy

As India braces for elections, the Totos, one of the world’s smallest tribes, have little hope that they’ll be heard.

Al Jazeera

Sandeshkhali, the untold story

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

The Hindu

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Calcutta HC Judge hints at taking a plunge into politics

Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who has given several orders in the West Bengal recruitment scam, announced his decision to resign as judge and hinted at taking a plunge into politics ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

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Doors are still open for alliance with Trinamool Congress: Jairam Ramesh

Even as the Trinamool Congress has decided to contest all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the Congress on March 3 said doors are still open for an alliance with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC for the upcoming general polls.

The Hindu

TMC lines up six big rallies across West Bengal in March

The party said in its X handle that all these rallies, to follow the mega ‘Jono Gorjan Sabha’ (roar of the masses) in Kolkata, will be addressed by the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and the target is to bring at least one lakh people in every such gathering.

The Hindu

Why PM sharing stage with Suvendu who is accused in Narada case: Trinamool on corruption charge

“He came in 2021 and he is again coming back before the ensuing general elections,” Panja told mediapersons.

The Hindu

BJP’s nomination of Pawan Singh from Asansol Lok Sabha seat triggers outrage

BJP announces 20 nominations for West Bengal Lok Sabha election, including sitting MPs and MLAs, challenging TMC stronghold.

The Hindu

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BJP should win all 42 Lok Sabha seats in Bengal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi targets TMC corruption in West Bengal, aims for BJP to win all 42 Lok Sabha seats.

The Hindu

PM Modi to launch multiple development projects in West Bengal, Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone of and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth crores in West Bengal and Bihar on Saturday.

Dynamite News

‘Another step towards developed West Bengal’: PM unveils projects worth ₹15,000 crore

PM Modi unveiled ₹15,000 crore development projects in West Bengal, including power stations, highways, and rail projects.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy call’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

The Hindu

PM Modi questions silence of INDIA bloc leaders on Sandeshkhali

INDIA leaders have closed their eyes, mouth, and ears, says PM

The Hindu

CID officials will lose their lives if they question Shahjahan Sheikh: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

State Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that officers from the CID will lose their lives if they question the Trinamool Congress strongman. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arrested Sheikh Shahjhan suspended from TMC for six years

After his arrest, Trinamool Congress on Thursday suspended Sheikh Shahjahan from the TMC for six years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Army conducts Anti Tank Guided Missile field firing test at Teesta Range

Annual ATGM field firing exercise in West Bengal involved over 1500 personnel from Infantry and Mechanised Infantry Battalions.

The Hindu

Auction route made must for dust tea in India

Ministry of Commerce and Industry mandates public auction for dust grades of Indian tea to ensure fair price discovery.

Dynamite News

Sandeshkhali: TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested in 'land grab, sexual assault' cases

Amid tension in Sandeshkhali, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested by West Bengal police. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

150 companies of central forces to arrive in Bengal in first week of March

150 companies of central forces to reach West Bengal for Lok Sabha polls, deployed in phases across the state.

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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.

The Hindu

BJP submits memorandum to Bengal's poll panel chief claiming 16 lakh fake voters in state

BJP on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the chief electoral officer of West Bengal alleging approximately 16 lakh fake or duplicate voters in the state

The Hindu

Bengal Congress leader Kaustav Bagchi quits party, hints at joining BJP

West Bengal Congress leader Kaustav Bagchi resigned from the party on February 28, claiming “lack of respect” within the organisation.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

ED raids over 15 locations in West Bengal, Mumbai, NCR in Mahadev App case

Enforcement Directorate conducts nationwide raids in Mahadev app money laundering case, involving celebrities and politicians, with ₹6,000 crore proceeds.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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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