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Sandeshkhali: TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested in 'land grab, sexual assault' cases

Amid tension in Sandeshkhali, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested by West Bengal police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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150 companies of central forces to arrive in Bengal in first week of March

150 companies of central forces to reach West Bengal for Lok Sabha polls, deployed in phases across the state.

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Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested, sent to 10-day police custody

Sandeshkhali violence: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested for multiple allegations including land grab and sexual assault in West Bengal.

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BJP submits memorandum to Bengal's poll panel chief claiming 16 lakh fake voters in state

BJP on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the chief electoral officer of West Bengal alleging approximately 16 lakh fake or duplicate voters in the state

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Bengal Congress leader Kaustav Bagchi quits party, hints at joining BJP

West Bengal Congress leader Kaustav Bagchi resigned from the party on February 28, claiming “lack of respect” within the organisation.

The Hindu

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal

The BJP began a two-day dharna in Kolkata to protest against the alleged worsening of law and order situation in West Bengal and atrocities on villagers by ruling TMC leaders in trouble-torn Sandeshkhali region.

The Hindu

ED raids over 15 locations in West Bengal, Mumbai, NCR in Mahadev App case

Enforcement Directorate conducts nationwide raids in Mahadev app money laundering case, involving celebrities and politicians, with ₹6,000 crore proceeds.

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Nirmala Sitharaman flays Bengal government over Sandeshkhali unrest

Highlighting a number of economic indicators to mark the “decline” of West Bengal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, touched upon several political issues, including electoral violence and the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali

The Hindu

Clear PM Awas Yojana dues, says Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said if the Centre does not clear the dues of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by April 1, her government will build 11 lakh houses for the State’s poor

The Hindu

NIA arrests 16 accused in West Bengal Ram Navami violence case

NIA arrests 16 for West Bengal Ram Navami violence, citing evidence of communal attack during religious procession.

The Hindu

TMC delegation meets EC, flags deactivation of Aadhaar cards in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India assured a delegation of Trinamool Congress that voters will not be stopped from practising their franchise if the don’t have an Aadhaar card

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leader shot dead in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress leader shot dead in West Bengal over land deal, police investigating, party mourns loss.

The Hindu

Significant risk found even in primary dengue infection, says study

Dengue infection: New study challenges belief that severe dengue is mainly due to secondary infections, highlighting importance of primary infections.

The Hindu

ISF leader arrested in Sandeshkhali for vandalism

ISF leader Ayesha Bibi was arrested from the Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district for her alleged involvement in burning poultry farms of arrested local TMC leader Shibaprasad Hazra, an officer said.

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Redressal camps fail to contain villagers’ anger in Sandeshkhali

West Bengal government's attempts to address villagers' grievances in Sandeshkhali village fail as protests continue over land grab.

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Can a ‘Muslim’ lion, ‘Hindu’ lioness live together? An Indian zoo dilemma

A Hindu group is upset because a zoo kept a lion named after a Mughal king with a lioness named after a Hindu deity.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence: Fire and smoke in a West Bengal village

Sandeshkhali violence: Woman accuses Trinamool leaders of sexual assault, sparking political turmoil in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

The Hindu

PM Modi to spend three days in West Bengal in March

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to West Bengal amidst BJP's accusations against Trinamool Congress leaders for sexual assault.

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BJP leader arrested on charge of running sex racket in West Bengal

BJP leader arrested for running sex racket in Howrah hotel, sparking political controversy in West Bengal.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali shows Sanatan Dharma eradication not statement but campaign: BJP

BJP criticizes opposition parties for targeting Hindus in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, alleging eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leader assaulted by Sandeshkhali villagers

Sandeshkhali incident: Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against TMC leaders accused of sexual abuse and land grabbing, escalating tensions in West Bengal.

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PDS scam: ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday morning started conducting raids at nearly half-a-dozen locations in West Bengal in its ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Consider renaming lioness called Sita, Calcutta High Court tells West Bengal after VHP complaint

Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to consider renaming a lioness named Sita. Sita, along with a lion named Akbar, had arrived in the Siliguri zoo as part of an animal exchange programme from Tripura

The Hindu

After sealing seat-sharing deal in U.P., hopes up for INDIA bloc in other States

INDIA bloc explores seat-sharing deals in various states, including West Bengal, to strengthen Opposition bloc ahead of elections.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions; Bengal BJP chief removed from village

Fresh protests in Sandeshkhali against alleged land grabbing by Trinamool Congress leader, sparking political tensions and police involvement.

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