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Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST- Bengal to align with Ayushman Bharat from today, says CM Suvendu Adhikari after first cabinet meetSuvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal will align with Ayushman Bharat and implement several flagship central schemes following the fi...11 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Suvendu ascent to Bengal's top post shaped by decisive victories, unrelenting battle against MamataSuvendu Adhikari became West Bengal's new Chief Minister on Saturday. He was sworn in at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Adhikari's rise follo...10 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- Suvendu's rise to Bengal's top chair marked by key wins and fierce opposition to Mamata BanerjeeSuvendu Adhikari has been formally chosen as the leader of the BJP's legislative wing in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the ...08 May, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- How BJP's well-oiled vote machine breached Mamata's Bengal fortressThe Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Their campaign focused on booth-level orga...05 May, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Lotus blooms in Bengal: 'I bow to every person of West Bengal,' says Modi as BJP surges to majorityThe West Bengal Assembly Elections have witnessed a groundbreaking victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, signaling a significant politica...04 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- With Kerala defeat, how Left has been 'left out' of IndiaThe Left Democratic Front faces a significant defeat in Kerala, marking its absence from any state government for the first time in nearly ...04 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Madurai Central Assembly Election Result 2026: TVK’s Madhar Badhurudeen wins over DMK’s Palanivel Thiaga RajanMadurai Central sees a high-stakes electoral battle. Madhar Badhurudeen of TVK leads with 4,637 votes. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan of DMK trails...04 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- West Bengal polls: Residents protest alleged threats by TMC cadre in Falta, CRPF and RAF deployedResidents in South 24 Parganas protested alleged threats from Trinamool Congress cadre. This occurred ahead of vote counting for the West B...02 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- One Tamil Nadu exit poll posts big question: Can Vijay dent enough DMK votes to hand BJP and NDA alliance the win?Exit polls show a split verdict for Tamil Nadu. One poll predicts an NDA win, while most others favour the DMK alliance. The impact of acto...29 Apr, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Bengal polls: 'Singham' officer on ground as polling underway in South 24 ParganasSpecial police observer Ajay Pal Sharma toured South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, overseeing the second phase of Assembly elections. Despite T...29 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- "Singham" under fire: Plea filed in SC to oust Ajay Pal Sharma from Bengal poll dutyThe petitioner alleged that Sharma, often nicknamed the "Singham of UP" for his record as an encounter specialist, has abandoned the neutra...29 Apr, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
- West Bengal Elections 2026: ECI suspends 5 police officials including IPS from Diamond HarbourWest Bengal Elections: The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of five police officials in West Bengal's Diamond Harbou...25 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- West Bengal elections: Can Didi hold the fort against Modi and BJP’s push in battle for Bengal's soul?Bengal's electoral war begins with the first phase of voting. The BJP and TMC are locked in a fierce contest, trading accusations and makin...22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Election Commission appoints Odisha-cadre IPS officer as police observer for West Bengal pollsThe Election Commission has appointed IPS officer Sarvana Vivek M as police observer for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. He wi...13 Apr, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Poll reforms: Ram Madhav pitches for 'Election Commission Cadre'BJP general secretary Ram Madhav was speaking at a conference here on 'Indian Democracy at Work- Money Power in Politics'. Prime Minister N...10 Jan, 2020, 06.18 PM IST
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