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CBI takes over probe in murder of West Bengal CM Suvendu's aide, files FIR

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The state police had previously arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the killing. Rath was shot dead in Madhyamgram on May 6. The CBI's…

The Economic Times

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, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections.

The Economic Times

Can't intimidate us with barbed wire, says Bangladesh, puts border force on alert

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high…

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Suvendu aide murder: Mother of UP man arrested in Chandranath Rath case claims son innocent, demands CBI probe

A grieving mother from Ballia protests the arrest of her son, Raj Singh, in connection with the controversial Chandranath Rath murder case. Captured by Bengal Police during his return from Ayodhya, she claims that he is the victim of a grave miscarriage of justice.

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‘Someone who is TMC in the morning can become BJP by night’: Bengal’s week of violence

On Monday morning, fresh reports of arson emerged from Khejuri, the second such incident in as many nights. The BJP called it an electrical fault. The TMC called it arson. The competing versions have continued to sound the same – in the days after Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as…

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Bengal govt to decide on DA, 7th Pay Commission in next cabinet meeting: CM Suvendu Adhikari

On May 18, the West Bengal government is set to convene its second cabinet meeting, where crucial topics are on the agenda. Discussions will revolve around the much-anticipated Dearness Allowance adjustments for both state workers and retirees. Additionally, the proposal for establishing the Seventh Pay Commission will be reviewed.

The Economic Times

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari may move into new Alipore residence near Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat home

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is considering a move to the Soujanya complex in Alipore. This high-security residence was built for chief ministers but has remained unoccupied. The Public Works Department is assessing the complex for its suitability. The move would signify a significant shift in the state's…

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Bengal: Three held from UP in killing of CM Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Police have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath. Rath was an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests followed a breakthrough in the investigation, which utilized digital clues and interstate links. Investigators are working to apprehend the remaining suspects…

The Economic Times

'We have to rebuild Bengal': Minister Dilip Ghosh promises immediate action after BJP forms government in state

Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony of the new cabinet in Kolkata, Ghosh said, "We have to rebuild Bengal... There is no law and order; people were living in fear... We have to work on everything, and it will take time. However, we will get to work immediately, and you will…

The Economic Times

Mamata Banerjee’s Assembly chair moved after Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal CM

Mamata Banerjee's chair from the West Bengal Assembly has been moved. It will now be used by the opposition leader. Suvendu Adhikari, the new Chief Minister, will have a different seat. This is part of administrative changes after the new government took charge. The nameplate outside Banerjee's chamber was also…

The Economic Times

Tensions high in West Bengal after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested

Turmoil and violence rocks state after prime minister Narendra Modi’s party claimed victory in legislative election

The Guardian - UK

West Bengal on Edge After Murder of BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath

West Bengal witnessed fresh political tension and heightened security concerns after the late-night murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The killing, described by investigators as an “execution-style attack,” has triggered panic and outrage across Kolkata and adjoining districts.

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Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

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As Mamata’s seat prepares to vote, faith is thin: ‘Whoever comes to Lanka will be Ravan’

For 30 years, Bapi Das has run his tea shop on a narrow Bhabanipur lane, stirring kettles, watching governments come and go. When you ask him about the BJP – whether it might throw up a surprise this time – he looks up and offers a parable.

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Deleted despite documents: Inside West Bengal’s ‘political’ SIR

The run-up to elections in West Bengal has been anything but normal. The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has led to the exclusion of nearly 90 lakh voters from the electoral rolls. Of these, 27 lakh were excluded after being placed “under adjudication” over “logical discrepancies” in their documents,…

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Infiltration, SIR, ‘washing machine’ | The Suvendu Adhikari interview

With West Bengal heading to the polls in just two weeks, credible reports indicate that the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has disenfranchised millions of voters. The SIR exercise, the opposition TMC alleges, has been designed to pave the way for a BJP victory.

The Times of India

'We have informed the BCCI': KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens likely to be rescheduled due to security concerns

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders' home match against Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the likelihood of rescheduling as local police have declined security clearance due to Ram Navami festivities. The situation stems from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's announcement of over 20,000 processions across West…

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BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has strongly condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remark calling Maha Kumbh 2025 "Mrityu Kumbh." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 18: Coalgate accused, ‘anti-national’ ex-activist, former couple turned rivals

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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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BJP hits ‘like’ button on Mamata Banerjee’s Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leaders promise to increase benefits of Lakshmir Bhandar scheme in West Bengal elections.

The Hindu

Birbhum — a proposed coal mine in West Bengal and the related health hazards

The West Bengal government’s ambitious ₹35,000 crore Deocha Pachami coal block mining project at Mohammad Bazar has been facing protest over land acquisition.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence | TMC threatens to move EC against NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma

TMC to file complaint against NCW chairperson for alleged misuse of power in Sandeshkhali sexual assault case

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Trinamool Congress urges EC to take action against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari for ‘concocting’ narrative on Sandeshkhali incident

Trinamool Congress files complaint against Suvendu Adhikari over Sandeshkhali issue; TMC alleges BJP conspiracy against women

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Silence on Sandeshkhali ‘sting’, visits to temples: On the campaign trail of BJP’s Basirhat pick

Sitting in a decorated e-rickshaw, BJP’s Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra greets her supporters, surrounded by security personnel and a sea of “Modi Ka Parivaar” flags until it’s time to get down from the vehicle and walk up to the stage. A crowd of 500 awaits her in Hasnabad’s Chak Kukidanga. Her…

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