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Names of 45% of ‘discrepancy’ voters found in West Bengal SIR may be cut

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 13:59 IST

People queue up to submit their petitions before the Special Tribunal after their names were deleted from the Special Intensive Revision final voter list ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Election, at Ranaghat town, in Nadia, Monday, April 6, 2026.

Supreme Court hands over probe into Malda mob violence to NIA

Security personnel check vehicles along National Highway 12 (NH 12) as part of election security measures, in Malda

Published on Apr 7, 2026 24:29 IST

95% of voters removed after SIR in Bengal's Nandigram are Muslims, shows data

The figures are based on an analysis by the Sabar Institute, a Kolkata-based public policy research organisation, which examined ECI voter roll data from supplementary lists 1, 2, 3, 4a, 7, 8 and 9.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 05:35 IST

West Bengal polls: SC says Malda gherao was 'pre-planned', calls for NIA probe

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 13:21 IST

Full list of CPI(M) candidates for 2026 West Bengal elections

Kolkata: Left Front chairman Biman Bose, right, and CPI(M) state secretary Mohammed Salim display the candidates list of Left parties for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections during a press conference, at the CPI(M) state headquarters, in Kolkata, Monday, March 16, 2026.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 02:21 IST

Malda hostage culprits fled, youths harassed by NIA: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata claims probe is harassing locals while real culprits fled; BJP counters with “victim card” charge. (PTI)

Published on Apr 4, 2026 15:15 IST

NIA in Bengal to probe Malda hostage episode involving judicial officers

AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam being produced in court, escorted by police personnel into a vehicle outside the court premises amid strong media presence, in Malda.

Published on Apr 4, 2026 02:20 IST

BJP’s vision document to counter TMC’s welfare vows

BJP’s vision document to counter TMC’s welfare vows

Published on Apr 4, 2026 01:10 IST

A sorry state of affairs in Bengal

The Supreme Court has rightly deprecated the “complete failure of civil and police administration” and taken top state officials to task, even as it ordered a probe. But some responsibility must also rest with the ECI. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 15:39 IST

Were you sleeping so far, asks Mamata after ED grills candidate, summons 2 more

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee waves at a rally in support of TMC candidates ahead of the state assembly elections, at Harirampur in Dakshin Dinajpur, on Friday (PTI)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 15:35 IST

Nandigram to Bhabanipur, 5 key seats that will define Bengal elections

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is contesting the 2026 assembly polls from the Bhabanipur seat against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 06:31 IST

ISF leader among 18 arrested after judges held hostage in WB's Malda

Security personnel conduct naka checking of vehicles along National Highway 12 (NH 12) as part of election security measures, in Malda

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 03:07 IST

EC hands over Malda violence probe involving judicial officers in Malda to NIA

The EC has handed over the probe on Malda incident to the National Investigation Agency. (HT file photo)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 17:23 IST

Mamata Banerjee blames Amit Shah for Malda hostage-taking; seeks his resignation

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at an election rally in Murshidabad. (ANI)

Published on Apr 2, 2026 10:02 IST

‘Shocking’: SC slams WB admin over hostage-taking of judicial officers in Malda

Malda: Security personnel conduct naka checking of vehicles along National Highway 12 (NH 12) as part of election security measures, in Malda

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 09:21 IST

Cops injured as miscreants hurl stones in Bengal's Birbhum; 14 arrested

Police personnel initially reached the spot and attempted to pacify the crowd and secure the release of the driver.

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 06:14 IST

EC transferred 483 officials in Bengal vs 23 in other poll states

Even in West Bengal, ECI ordered the transfer of only 15 officers in 2021, and the magnitude of transfers ordered this year has triggered challenges, a parliamentary walkout.

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 03:41 IST

This election cycle is most important for Muslim representation in assemblies

A hoarding of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the assembly elections. (PTI/Representative)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:59 IST

Supreme Court allows tribunals to hear West Bengal SIR appeals

Supreme Court allows tribunals to hear West Bengal SIR appeals (ANI PHOTO)

Published on Apr 2, 2026 02:38 IST

ECI tasked poll officers to reject Oppn nominations, claims Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with tribal artists during a public rally in support of TMC candidate from Hasan constituency, Kajal Sheikh, ahead of the assembly elections on Wednesday (PTI)

Published on Apr 1, 2026 15:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attempting to enrol outsiders as voters

West Bengal chief Mamata Banerjee. (X)

Published on Mar 31, 2026 10:27 IST

ECI deploys 49 doctors in West Bengal polls; move rolled back after protest

Representational image.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 24:38 IST

Large-scale attempts to enrol outsiders as voters in Bengal, says TMC

Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addresses the media after meeting the Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 17:27 IST

Rajya Sabha: BJP lawmaker alleges OBC quota misuse; prompts Opposition walkout

Union minister and the House leader, JP Nadda, criticised the Opposition’s walkout. (ANI)

Published on Mar 30, 2026 09:47 IST

Lifeofpujaa row explained: Creator Pujarini Pradhan hits back at critics

Pujarini Pradhan hits back at critics questioning her authenticity

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 08:09 IST

EC transfers 173 police station heads across Bengal ahead of Assembly polls

The move comes amid continuing friction between the state government and the Centre over the transfer of officials ahead of elections.

Published on Mar 30, 2026 03:48 IST

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies in Odisha after drowning accident

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee was a known face and name in the Bengali entertainment industry. He shot to fame with his role in the blockbuster 'Chirodini tumi je amar' in 2008.

Published on Mar 29, 2026 16:39 IST

3 CAPF personnel suspended in Bengal for playing carrom in TMC office: Official

EC suspends 3 CAPF personnel in Birbhum after video of carrom in TMC office surfaces; inquiry ordered (Representative photo)

Published on Mar 29, 2026 13:37 IST

Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP triggered Ram Navami clashes in Bengal’s Murshidabad

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims BJP triggered Murshidabad Ram Navami clashes, vows justice as 20 injured and dozens arrested. (PTI)

Published on Mar 28, 2026 09:11 IST

‘SIR’ vs ‘riots’: Poll battle in Bengal heats up as Mamata, Shah exchange barbs

The state assembly polls will be held in West Bengal in two phases on April 23 and 29 and the counting will be held on 4 May.

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 09:36 IST

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