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  Bishnu Prasad Sharma, rebel BJP MLA, joins TMC ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections

  February 19, 2026 15:42 IST

  BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma from Kurseong has joined the Trinamool Congress after prolonged disputes with the BJP over the Gorkhaland issue. His move comes just ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal.

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  EC has become a 'Tughlaqi Commission' run by a political party, alleges Mamata Banerjee

  February 17, 2026 23:57 IST

  Ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of acting under political influence and allowing AI-driven voter deletion. She claims 58 lakh names were removed from the rolls and warns of a threat to democracy.

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  SIR hearings conclude across Bengal; final electoral rolls to be released on February 28

  February 14, 2026 21:15 IST

  Hearings for “logical discrepancy” cases under the SIR exercise have concluded across West Bengal, with the final electoral rolls set to be published on February 28. Around 58 lakh names were marked for omission during the enumeration drive.

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  Nipah virus: 25-year-old nurse dies in West Bengal, first such case recorded in recent history

  February 12, 2026 18:23 IST

  Nipah virus: Two nursing staff at Barasat's private hospital in West Bengal contracted Nipah virus, underscoring dangers in medical settings from human-to-human spread via close contact with infected secretions like saliva.

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  Quran recitation, 1,000 clerics invited: Babri Masjid construction begins in Murshidabad

  February 11, 2026 16:18 IST

  Kabir has claimed that the mosque will be completed within two years. Organisers say a large gathering is expected for the event, and preparations at the site are already underway with digging work, labourers and building materials in place.

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  Bengal govt announces 'Yuvasathi' unemployment allowance scheme from April 1: All you need to know

  February 10, 2026 23:45 IST

  Mamata Banerjee, however, added that those who are already receiving benefits under other state government welfare schemes, apart from the scholarships, would not be eligible for the 'Yuvasathi' scheme.

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  Supreme Court extends deadline for SIR in West Bengal by one week to February 21

  India | February 09, 2026 17:05 IST

  The Supreme Court questioned delays and discrepancies in the West Bengal SIR process, warned against obstruction, examined officer deployment and voter mapping issues, and sought clarity on compliance with earlier directions.

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  Kolkata Metro launches audio message campaign to prevent suicides: 'Life is beautiful...'

  February 08, 2026 23:45 IST

  The initiative was launched in association with an FM channel in the backdrop of several suicide bids along the Blue Line in the last three months.

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  Bengal elections: Congress to go solo in 2026 polls, ditches alliances after top leadership huddle

  February 05, 2026 23:48 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: West Bengal PCC's official statement hailed AICC support for grassroots voices, "Following talks with Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mir, Sarkar, Chowdhury, and seniors, we've resolved to contest 2026 Assembly polls solo.

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  Speed News: Mamata in SC: Bengal's SIR used for voter deletion, justice sidelined

  Originals | February 04, 2026 23:14 IST

  Mamata in SC: Bengal's SIR used for voter deletion, justice sidelined. BJP Sikh leaders slam Rahul Gandhi over 'traitor' comment. CCI probes IndiGo over December 2025 flight cancellations. Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur CM.

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  Mamata argues in SC: 'SIR in Bengal only for voter deletion, justice crying behind closed doors'

  India | February 04, 2026 14:03 IST

  Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Supreme Court to argue that the SIR process in West Bengal is being used to delete voters and undermine the electoral system. She claimed the exercise lacked transparency and fairness, urging judicial intervention.

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  Bengal SIR hearing: Mamata Banerjee reaches Supreme Court, set to argue her own case today

  India | February 04, 2026 11:01 IST

  The Supreme Court is set to hear Mamata Banerjee's petition challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in West Bengal. Banerjee, who holds a law degree, will appear in person as the bench considers multiple related petitions.

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  How large is Bengal's Muslim population and how many seats can it influence in Assembly polls 2026?

  February 02, 2026 14:25 IST

  A political debate has erupted in West Bengal over the ongoing voter list revision ahead of the elections. Amid the controversy, attention has once again turned to the state's demographics, particularly the Muslim population and the number of seats where it plays a decisive, 'kingmaker' role.

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  Violent clash erupts as bombs hurled and firing reported in south Kolkata, 10 held

  February 02, 2026 10:23 IST

  A violent clash erupted in Kolkata's Golpark area where two groups exchanged stones, crude bombs and gunfire, leaving two people injured. Police arrested ten suspects and deployed a heavy force to control the situation.

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  Bihar Board 12th, West Bengal Board Madhyamik exams 2026 begin today - check guidelines

  Education | February 02, 2026 9:29 IST

  The Bihar Board Intermediate (Class 12) examinations and the West Bengal Board Madhyamik (Class 10) examinations will begin today, February 2.

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  Budget 2026 'garbage of lies, not a single paisa for Bengal,' says Mamata Banerjee

  February 01, 2026 14:36 IST

  Citing the Jangalmahal Jangal Sundari project in Purulia, Mamata Banerjee pointed out that investments worth Rs 72,000 crore are already planned for the economic corridor without any support from the Centre.

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  'Mamata Banerjee government's corruption is the cause for workers death': Amit Shah on Kolkata fire

  January 31, 2026 15:46 IST

  "I want to pay tribute to all the workers who lost their lives in the fire at the Momo factory in the Anandpur warehouse. This fire was not an accident. The fire at the Anandpur warehouse was a result of the corruption of the Mamata Banerjee government," Amit Shah said.

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  Bengal Elections: Sudhanshu Reveals the Bengal Election Results!

  News | January 30, 2026 23:13 IST

  The political temperature is rising ahead of the West Bengal Elections 2026. Once again, the question is: will there be a "game-changer" in this election as well? In this special discussion, senior BJP leader and eloquent speaker Sudhanshu Trivedi presents a frank analysis of Bengal politics,

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  Mamata Banerjee alleges 3-4 people dying by suicide in Bengal everyday due to SIR anxiety

  January 23, 2026 14:33 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said more than 110 people have already died and everyday three to four people are dying by suicide out of SIR anxiety.

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  Kolkata Metro Blue Line faces another morning disruption, services hit for 40 minutes

  January 22, 2026 11:01 IST

  The Kolkata Metro Blue Line suffered another disruption on Thursday morning, halting services for 40 minutes. Authorities cited unscheduled preventive maintenance while commuters faced delays across key stretches.