MYSTERIOUS: 24 | Mind Blowing Facts

Could Deleted Votes Have Changed 31 Bengal Seats?

What happens when the number of deleted voters becomes bigger than the winning margin in an election seat? That question is now at the centre of a major political and legal debate in West Bengal after All India Trinamool Congress made explosive claims before the Supreme Court of India. The…

MyLifeXP · May 12

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 · May 12

In BJP-EC's 'chor bazaar', bigger the theft, bigger the reward: Rahul Gandhi's dig at WB govt appointments

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the recent appointments in West Bengal, likening the situation to a 'chor bazaar' orchestrated by the BJP alongside the Election Commission.

The Economic Times · May 12

‘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…

Newslaundry · May 11

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 · May 11

BJP serves fish curry and rice in West Bengal to counter food politics jibe

Newly sworn-in BJP legislators in West Bengal are hosting fish festivals. These events aim to counter accusations that the BJP is against Bengali food culture. MLAs are serving traditional Bengali meals, including fish curry and rice. This initiative is seen as a cultural outreach and political symbolism. The BJP seeks…

The Economic Times · May 11

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…

The Economic Times · May 11

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 · May 11

Bengal secretariat moving back to Writers' Buildings: Small traders hope for revival of businesses

Small traders in Kolkata's BBD Bag area are hopeful as the West Bengal government returns to the Writers' Buildings. The move, after 13 years, is expected to bring back customers and boost businesses. Owners of tea stalls, eateries, and shops suffered significantly when the secretariat shifted to Nabanna.

The Economic Times · May 11

PM Modi slams 'authoritarian' TMC, claims Bengal was 'shackled' by hybrid political vices

He argued that upon its formation, the TMC did not break from its Congress roots but rather "imbibed" all its negative traits and claimed that the TMC integrated the "negative habits" of the Left, likely referring to political violence and grassroots intimidation, following the end of the 34-year Marxist rule…

The Economic Times · May 10