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'Not allowed to speak...' Mamata Banerjee walks out of NITI Aayog meeting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged "political discrimination" at the NITI Aayog meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP, asserts 'Government at Centre will fall soon'

The government just wants to grab the position by any means. The people of Bengal have fought with the BJP and left them behind, said SP Supremo. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kings set up summit clash with Malda in Bengal Pro T20 League

KOLKATA: Murshidabad Kings prevailed over Rashmi Medinipur Wizards by five wickets in a tense semifinal to set up a summit clash with Sobisco Smashers Malda the inaugural Men's Bengal Pro T20 League .

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Editorials on Bengal train mishap: ‘Focus on eye-catching aspects? Not doing the basics right’

While authorities probe the Kanchanjunga Express-cargo train accident near West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, the toll has raised serious questions over accountability, safety and policy priorities.

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Writtick Chatterjee leads Smashers to table top in Bengal Pro League

KOLKATA: There’s no stopping Sobisco Smashers Malda as they eased past Murshidabad Kings by nine wickets to record their fourth successive victory in as many matches in the Bengal Pro T20 League at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. With eight points from four matches, they sit pretty at the…

The Times of India

Kolkata Tigers roar past Siliguri Strikers in Bengal Pro T20 League

KOLKATA: Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers put up a commanding show to record a 21-run victory against Servotech Siliguri Strikers in the Bengal Pro T20 League at the Eden Gardens on Monday night.

The Times of India

Asif scripts big win for Howrah Warriors in Bengal Pro T20 League

KOLKATA: Sk Asif Hossain is not a known name in Bengal cricket. But after Monday, his name will generate some interest as the batter put up a brilliant display, smashing an unbeaten 99 off just 57 balls to help his side Adamas Howrah Warriors thrash Harbour Diamonds by 31 runs…

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BJP engaged in beautification of words; neglecting passengers' amenities: Mamata Banerjee after train mishap

After a goods train collided with an express train in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday morning, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the central government for neglecting passengers' amenities and focusing only on beautification of words. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Returning Wriddhiman Saha, Sudip Chatterjee ready to give all for Bengal

KOLKATA: It’s time for homecoming as Wriddhiman Saha and Sudip Chatterjee geared up to play for the Rashmi Medinipur Wizards in the Bengal Pro T20 league. The two seasoned players are back in Bengal after representing Tripura for two seasons.

The Times of India

Wriddhiman Saha to represent Rashmi Medinipur Wizards in Bengal Pro T20 League

KOLKATA: Bengal cricket is set to get Wriddhiman Saha back as the wicketkeeper-batter will represent Rashmi Medinipur Wizards in the upcoming Bengal Pro T20 League beginning on Tuesday.

The Times of India

New firm, zero assets: How Mamata aide acquired Times Group’s Bengal paper

The Times Group had launched Ei Samay – its flagship Bengal daily with an average current circulation of around 1.7 lakh copies – in 2012. But last week, it was taken over by a company that was barely a month old. And the face of the acquisition was West Bengal…

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‘Fight is against Suvendu’: TMC’s ‘Khela Hobe’ fame Debangshu Bhattacharya on electoral debut, BJP

Debangshu Bhattacharya, 27, who gained popularity for writing the song Khela Hobe during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, is making his electoral debut as the Trinamool Congress’s Lok Sabha candidate from Tamluk. The young politician is in the fray against Abhijit Ganguly, the BJP candidate and controversial former Calcutta…

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 17: BJP MLA, ex-minister trying to ‘save Jharkhand’, an ‘outsider’ in UP

From incumbent MLAs under a central agency’s lens to a Bengal party hopper and Bihar’s turncoats hot seat – of the 15 turncoats in phase five of the Lok Sabha polls, eight are in the NDA and six in the INDIA bloc.

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‘Why should we vote?’ India’s jute workers blame politicians for woes

Jute, a major Indian export, is in a crisis. The vote of millions of industry workers in Bengal state is up for grabs.

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Mallikarjun Kharge posters defaced near West Bengal Congress headquarters

Congress party internal conflict over Trinamool Congress support escalates with defaced posters, highlighting rift between leaders in Kolkata.

The Hindu

PM Modi pans Mamata Banerjee for her remarks against RKM, Bharat Sevashram Sangha

PM Narendra Modi condemns Mamata Banerjee's threats against Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, accusing TMC of vote-bank politics.

The Hindu

Nearly one in four candidates contesting in the sixth phase in West Bengal are crorepatis

Out of the 79 candidates contesting in the sixth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha election in West Bengal, 21 candidates have assets valued at more than ₹1 crore, data compiled by the non-profit ADR shows.

The Hindu

CAA, industries shape Bengal’s poll discourse in fifth phase

The CAA and a lacklustre industrial climate along the banks of the Hooghly river could dominate polling in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election in West Bengal on May 20.

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Another Election Show: What’s the pulse of Bengal’s youth? On Modi, corruption, development

In West Bengal’s Hooghly, the BJP’s Locket Chatterjee and Trinamool Congress candidate Rachna Banerjee are locking horns in a fierce poll battle. The constituency is one of the seven Lok Sabha seats in the state that are set to vote on May 20.

The Hindu

CPI(M) banks on new faces for a potential turnaround in West Bengal

Next-generation CPI(M) candidates in West Bengal, like Srijan Bhattacharyya, use modern tactics to appeal to young voters.

The Hindu

Mamata supporting INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

West Bengal Congress president claims Mamata Banerjee endorses Opposition INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics.

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‘Godi in Delhi, Didi media in WB’: Bengal journo Suman Chattopadhyay on Mamata, Modi, media

To dissect the election turmoil in West Bengal, we caught up with senior journalist Suman Chattopadhyay in this episode of Another Election Show.

The Hindu

BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 in Bengal: Tripura CM

Tripura CM predicts BJP victory in 32 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, dismisses opposition's claims of fewer seats

The Times of India

Abishek Porel: Young Bengal wicket-keeper emerges as DC's most underrated gem

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) may have concluded their 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), but their journey to the playoffs remains uncertain, relying on the outcomes of other fixtures.

The Times of India

Abha Khatua sets national shot put record

BHUBANESWAR: Bengal girl Abha Khatua, representing Maharashtra this time, emerged as India's strongest woman athlete as she shattered the national record in women's shot put on the second day of the National Senior Federation athletics championship here on Monday.

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