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The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

The Hindu

ED serves notice to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal recruitment scam

Abhishek Banerjee has been served a notice by ED to appear on September 13, same day as INDIA coordination committee meeting in Delhi. He has been questioned by central agencies in past for coal pilferage scam.

The Hindu

Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata

TMC wins Dhupguri by-poll in WB, defeating BJP by 4,309 votes. INDIA team wins big, with BJP losing in four of seven by-elections. TMC's success attributed to "patron-client" model and cash incentive schemes. Poor performance of Left-Congress alliance indicates bipolar contest in 2024 LS polls.

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Govt using central agencies to target businessmen, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that central agencies are harassing businessmen across the country. She advised businesmen not to cower in fear but approach the courts.

The Hindu

Abhishek Banerjee accuses ED of ‘framing him with false evidence’

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims ED planted false evidence in computers during raids. He asserted no threats would make him bow to Delhi's powers. He accused those engaging in media trials of not believing in due process or having patience for it. He vowed to fight with head held high…

The Hindu

Varun Dhawan wishes ‘Bhediya’ director Amar Kaushik on his birthday

Actor Varun Dhawan on Friday extended heartfelt birthday wish to the ‘Bhediya’ director Amar Kaushik. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC orders withdrawal of Look Out Circular against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and wife

Supreme Court on July 28 ordered withdrawal of the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira in connection with the money laundering cases against them linked to an alleged coal smuggling scam in West Bengal.

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Not interested in any chair, INDIA will defeat BJP in 2024, says Mamata

“INDIA will fight and Trinamool Congress will stand beside it with its flag like a soldier. I have said that we want nothing, all we want is for INDIA to win, BJP to lose... Hindustan, Bharat jitega, Modi harega [India will win, PM Narendra Modi will lose],” Mamata Banerjee said addressing her…

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HC refuses to take suo motu action on remarks made by Abhishek

Calcutta HC refuses to take suo motu cognisance of motion seeking contempt proceedings against Abhishek Banerjee for remarks against judiciary. Bench suggests filing petition or mentioning matter before larger Bench.

The Hindu

West Bengal poll violence | Death toll rises; crude bombs seized in several places

More than 40 people have lost their lives so far in the month-long violence, which started with the notification of the elections on June 8.

The Hindu

Trinamool team visits Nandigram to counter BJP’s fact-finding team

The development comes at a time when a BJP fact-finding team led by former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is visiting West Bengal.

The Hindu

W.B. teacher scam: SC refuses to halt probe against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

The Supreme Court on July 10 refused to interfere with the CBI and Enforcement Directorate probe against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in the alleged West Bengal teacher recruitment scam, saying it cannot stultify the investigation in the case.

The Hindu

Amid violence, all set for panchayat polls in West Bengal on Saturday

KOLKATA: Amid widespread violence and killings, rural West Bengal braces for the crucial three-tier panchayat polls on Saturday, which serves as a litmus test for the 2024 parliamentary elections and holds the power to reshape the state's political landscape.

The Times of India

Mamata Banerjee undergoes microsurgery on left knee at Kolkata hospital

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee underwent a microsurgery on left knee at State-run SSKM hospital.

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West Bengal Governor visits violence-affected Cooch Behar in north Bengal

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose visited State’s Cooch Behar district which had witnessed clashes between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party during the ensuing panchayat polls.

The Hindu

TMC calls Patna Opposition meet 'good beginning' ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The TMC considers June 23 Opposition meeting in Patna as a “good beginning” ahead of the 2024 general elections and emphasised the significance of anti-BJP parties uniting against “undemocratic and authoritarian policies”

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee defends Abhishek’s ‘well-deserved’ rise in Trinamool

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on June 16, 2023 and defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s rise to the helm of Trinamool Congress

The Hindu

West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls

Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on June 14, 2023 during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls. Read more on The Hindu

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TMC leader accuses BJP of desecrating holy Matua land

Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accused the BJP of desecrating the holy place of the Matuas by harassing women devotees hours before his visit to Thakurbari in West Bengal’s North 24-Parganas on Sunday.

The Hindu

ED issues summons to Abhishek after grilling his wife

TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee’s wife questioned by ED in coal pilferage case

The Times of India

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira stopped from boarding Dubai flight in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira along with the couple’s children had to return back from the Kolkata airport on Monday morning after being told by immigration officials that she cannot fly to Dubai.

The Hindu

TMC demands Railway Minister's resignation over Odisha accident

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Friday demanded Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation over the horrific triple train crash in neighbouring Odisha.

The Hindu

West Bengal parties use Sagardighi defection and NRC to reach out to Muslims

This was not the first time Mr. Adhikari has raised the issue of the NRC.

The Hindu

West Bengal school job scam | ED arrests Sujay Krishna Bhadra

The arrest is one of the series of arrests in the recruitment scam that came to fore in July 2022 with the arrest of Partha Chatterjee and the recovery of huge cash from the residence of his aide

The Hindu

Four more arrested in West Bengal for attack on Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, Minister’s vehicle

Four more people from Kurmi Samaj were arrested in West Bengal for attacking Abhishek Banerjee’s convoy

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