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Stage set for first phase of Bengal contest, voting on 234 seats in Tamil Nadu

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 23:47 IST

In Tamil Nadu, 14,59,039 first-time voters have been listed for this year's state polls.

Both ‘Love Jihad’, 'Land Jihad' will end after May 4: Shah in Bengal's Saptagram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the public meeting in support of the BJP candidate Saurav Sikar from the Dum Dum Uttar Assembly constituency, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 15:53 IST

Started with Congress, joined BJP, expelled from TMC: Top facts on Humayun Kabir

Humayun Kabir was suspended by the TMC late last year, following which he founded his own party.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 14:08 IST

5 facts on Leander Paes, tennis legend who moved to BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Kolkata: Former tennis player Leander Paes greets during a press conference, at BJP office in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Updated on May 1, 2026 09:39 IST

In Bengal tea garden workers’ demands, a Raghav Chadha mention

West Bengal election 2026: Some tea garden workers say they want a leader like Raghav Chadha.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 13:24 IST

Will ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’, ‘maach-maangsho ban’ claims help TMC? A ground report

(L) An artist gives final touches to an earthen piggy bank with text that reads, "Lakshmir Bhandar". (R) A woman prepares fish for lunch at the pond in front of her house in Kumrokhali, West Bengal.

Published on Apr 22, 2026 11:57 IST

EC seizures in Tamil Nadu, Bengal cross ₹1,000 crores ahead of polls

This statement from the polling body comes a day ahead of the assembly elections in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 12:04 IST

WB polls: 'Red alert' constituencies see 17% rise, 23% candidates have cases

According to the report, the BJP has the most candidates - 208 (71 per cent) out of 293 candidates analysed - who have declared criminal cases against themselves in their affidavits.

Published on Apr 22, 2026 11:11 IST

Terms of Trade: The 2026 battle for West Bengal, seen historically

West Bengal is a unique state in India on a count which is often not appreciated enough. (Representative photo/ Facebook)

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 07:28 IST

Over dozen ED raids on I-PAC, cop, businessmen and more ahead of Bengal polls

I-PAC works with the TMC and the latter has claimed that a conspiracy was being orchestrated by the BJP to cripple its campaign through intimidation.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026 03:57 IST

‘Tigress of Bengal is fighting alone’: Uddhav backs Mamata’s return as Bengal CM

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray (PTI)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 21:05 IST

In Bengal, ECI’s absurd theatre over motorbikes

The bizarre order apparently emanates from Bengal’s culture of bike rallies that are often used as tools to project political dominance before voting day. (ANI)

Published on Apr 21, 2026 15:15 IST

Why Dhaka is watching Bengal elections closely

The Trinamool Congress’s poll manifesto signals an engagement-oriented approach toward Bangladesh, emphasising the strengthening of economic and cultural ties and a renewed focus on relations with immediate neighbours. (ANI)

Published on Apr 21, 2026 15:14 IST

In Bengal, ECI orders tourists to leave Digha, Mandarmani coastal resorts

The tourist eviction order is first of its kind issued by the ECI during an assembly election cycle.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 15:33 IST

WB govt indulging in politics of appeasement: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on Apr 20, 2026 17:25 IST

PM Modi's jhalmuri reel hits 100mn, Mamata notes ‘cameras were there already'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi buys jhalmuri, a street snack, in Jhargram on April 19.

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 15:42 IST

West Bengal’s paradox of economic transformation

People in West Bengal are not significantly worse off compared to the rest of India, because of the gains after the 1970s-1980s rural reforms. (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 20, 2026 15:06 IST

Will ‘Modi wave’ dent ‘Didi storm’ in Bengal? A ground report from Siliguri

West Bengal election 2026: Of those approached in Siliguri, opinions were evenly split. Fifty per cent supported the TMC, while the remaining fifty per cent backed the BJP.

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 12:34 IST

500,000 new voters added in Bengal rolls through Form-6 requests: EC

The fresh enrolments have triggered a political row in the poll-bound state.

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 01:50 IST

PM Modi steps up attack on TMC in Bengal rally blitz, says BJP will form govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a memento during the public rally ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, in Medinipur on Sunday.

Published on Apr 20, 2026 01:00 IST

Indian Secular Front, a wildcard between TMC and BJP in West Bengal's Bhangar

Despite the Bhangar seat being the party's only victory in the 2021 elections, the ISF is hoping to return to the seat and improve its performance as it fields candidates for 33 seats.

Published on Apr 19, 2026 09:22 IST

ED raids Kolkata Police deputy commissioner, businessman in PMLA probe

ED raids Kolkata Police deputy commissioner, businessman in PMLA probe

Published on Apr 19, 2026 07:48 IST

Trinamool rejects report of I-PAC ‘halt’ in Bengal: ‘Claim completely baseless’

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 07:31 IST

Mamata hails SC order on appellate tribunals and freeze voter lists

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters take part in a rally in support of West Bengal Chief Minister and the party's President Mamata Banerjee as part of an election campaign, ahead of the state Assembly elections, at Bhabanipur. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 09:05 IST

BJP's gamechanger in West Bengal politics? 5 key facts about Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Assembly LoP Suvendhu Adhikari is set for another contest with Mamata Banerjee, this time from the Bhabanipur seat.

Published on Apr 17, 2026 03:44 IST

Few boosts, many setbacks: Will Humayun Kabir split minority votes in Bengal

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir greets people as construction of a mosque, modelled on Ayodhya's Babri Masjid, begins at Beldanga, in Murshidabad district.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 01:16 IST

Discount for saying ‘Jai Shri Ram’: Kolkata doctor's unique offer for patients

Explaining the objective of the discount, Dr PK Hazra said that his intention was to “support BJP mentally”.

Published on Apr 16, 2026 12:15 IST

West Bengal polls| No personal attacks, focus on local issues — BJP changes campaign tactics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah have expectedly launched blistering attacks against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal

Published on Apr 16, 2026 10:47 IST

In Bengal elections, Trinamool Congress leads parties in women candidates

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has also fielded more Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates than other parties.

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 01:05 IST

Bengal Guv pitches for positive change, revival of state’s past glory

Bengal Guv pitches for positive change, revival of state’s past glory

Published on Apr 15, 2026 12:50 IST

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