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No Hindu refugee will lose citizenship in Bengal: Amit Shah attacks Mamata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the inauguration of 'Parivartan Yatra', in South 24 Parganas on Monday.

Published on Mar 3, 2026, 7:33 AM IST

West Bengal SIR petitioner’s voter status under adjudication

In the final electoral roll, released on February 28, Banu’s name appears in Section 2 (Manik Mandaler Pada) for 62-Bhagabangola assembly constituency, stamped as “Under Adjudication”, indicating her voter status remains pending judicial review. (PTI)

Published on Mar 3, 2026, 4:42 AM IST

BJP launches 'Paribartan Yatra' in Bengal, challenges TMC ahead of state polls

The programme will kick off a day after the publication of the revised electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

Published on Mar 1, 2026, 11:15 AM IST

West Bengal: 6.2 million names dropped from post-SIR voter list

The unprecedented move, directed by the Election Commission, aims to ensure electoral integrity but has sparked allegations of rights infringement, particularly from the ruling Trinamool Congress. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026, 7:24 AM IST

63 lakh names deleted in Bengal's post-SIR voter rolls, 60 lakh under lens

A voter checks his name in the list after the Election Commission published West Bengal's post-SIR electoral rolls, in Kolkata on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026, 8:49 PM IST

EC begins releasing post-SIR voter rolls in Bengal, going district-wise

Officials during hearings under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at a centre in Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026, 12:56 PM IST

SC junks plea against EC training judicial officials

SC junks plea against EC training judicial officials

Published on Feb 28, 2026, 5:54 AM IST

Bengal HS council chief Chiranjib Bhattacharya axed from post, Partha Karmakar to take over

Bengal HS council chief Chiranjib Bhattacharya axed from post, Partha Karmakar to take over

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 9:06 PM IST

Sweeter than history: A new book traces the journeys of Bengal’s mishti

These concoction have such an elevated status in West Bengal that some, such as the tatwa mishti or wedding sweets, form part of the wedding trousseau. (Above) A platter of mishti made to resemble a woollen shawl. (Courtesy Jalbhara Surjya Kumar Modak)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026, 6:08 PM IST

‘Sofa shaking, bottle fell’: Residents panic as strong tremors hit Kolkata

Visuals emerging from different parts of the city showed ceiling fans shaking wildly and bottles rattling on tables.

Published on Feb 27, 2026, 2:45 PM IST

West Bengal SIR: SC rejects TMC’s challenge to EC’s training of judges

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks at a recent press conference over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026, 1:19 PM IST

EC to publish post-SIR rolls in West Bengal on Feb 28

The rolls will reflect the status of verification under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), sources said.

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 10:40 PM IST

Police summon son-in-law of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir in narcotics case

Suspended TMC lawmaker Humayun Kabir. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 4:47 PM IST

JPC to meet non-NDA govts; lawmakers flag ‘flaws’ at meet

The proposed meetings will mark the panel’s first attempt to reach out to the Opposition, which has largely boycotted the panel, objecting to the content of the bill. (Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 26, 2026, 6:47 AM IST

Class 10 admit card not enough to verify parentage in SIR: SC

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 5:55 AM IST

Class 10 admit cards accompanied by pass certificates can be used as ID: SC in West Bengal SIR

Class 10 admit cards accompanied by pass certificates can be used as ID: SC in West Bengal SIR

Published on Feb 25, 2026, 12:36 PM IST

Bomb scare at 6 courts in Bengal as judges join SIR exercise following SC order

File photo: Apart from two Kolkata courts, the bomb threats were sent to Chinsurah court in Hooghly district, the Asansol and Durgapur courts in West Burdwan district.

Updated on Feb 24, 2026, 3:16 PM IST

Don’t overlook development issues, BJP cautions its cadre

Don’t overlook development issues, BJP cautions its cadre

Published on Feb 23, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

Bengal SIR: 294 judicial officers to be deployed for 4.5M WB voter claims

With 4.5M voter claims pending, 294 serving and retired judges may be appointed in West Bengal to speed up SIR scrutiny before polls.

Updated on Feb 22, 2026, 2:06 AM IST

SC orders deployment of district court judges to oversee Bengal SIR

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Published on Feb 21, 2026, 7:04 AM IST

In Bengal SIR faceoff, police complaints now against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, before addressing a press conference.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026, 8:05 PM IST

In rare move, SC ropes in judges to fix Bengal voter list after ‘trust deficit’

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted the “trust deficit” and an “unfortunate blame game” between the elected state government and the Election Commission of India (HT File Photo/Arvind Yadav)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026, 8:07 PM IST

SC's extraordinary order on Bengal SIR: District judges to aid process amid row

Supreme Court of India directed the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to hold a meeting by Saturday of all the stakeholders, including the chief secretary, DGP and an official from the EC.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026, 5:20 PM IST

EC issues notices to poll officers in West Bengal

EC issues notices to poll officers in West Bengal

Published on Feb 20, 2026, 6:56 AM IST

Bengal SIR: 942k more voters may get deleted

Representative image.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026, 7:02 AM IST

Grossly distorted: ED on Mamata’s I-PAC raids claims

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Updated on Feb 19, 2026, 7:24 AM IST

Rajya Sabha polls spur TMC churn in West Bengal as five seats fall vacant

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026, 4:48 PM IST

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

Published on Feb 18, 2026, 4:24 PM IST

‘If ECI demotes, we will promote’: Mamata cites Tughlaq, Hitler as she slams SIR

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks at the press conference over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026, 8:45 PM IST

Will states vote together again? Election Commission weighs constraints

Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, in Sonagachi, Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026, 11:38 AM IST

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