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Mahua Moitra’s ouster solidifies INDIA bloc ahead of 2024 polls

KOLKATA: The recent expulsion of Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentarian Mahua Moitra has acted as a catalyst in revitalising the unity within the INDIA bloc as preparations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections gain momentum. Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the cash-for-query case, Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has consistently stood by Moitra, even during […]

No Chinese links in recent surge in Pneumonia cases at AIIMS Delhi: Health Ministry

KOLKATA: On Thursday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dismissed claims of pneumonia cases being reported at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, stating that there have been no instances of the disease at the hospital. The Ministry said, “Media reports claiming detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi linked to […]

Congress calls off INDIA meet, Mamata says had no information on meeting

KOLKATA: Following Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal Chief Minister and chief of the Trinamool Congress, saying that she was not informed about the INDIA alliance meeting, and after many opposition leaders declined to appear for the meeting, the Congress has called the meeting off to discuss Lok Sabha strategy, on Tuesday.  Banerjee while speaking with […]

Crucial criminal reform bills take centre stage in Parliament’s winter session

KOLKATA: In a significant move, the central government has placed three vital criminal law reform bills before the parliament for discussion in the ongoing winter session, which commenced on Tuesday. If passed, these bills will replace archaic legislations such as the colonial-era Indian Penal Code dating back to 1860, the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, […]

TMC, Congress to focus on Moitra’s expulsion in cash for query scandal

KOLKATA: With the parliament’s winter session beginning from Monday, the Trinamool Congress has disclosed that they will discuss Krishnanagar MP Mahua Moitra’s future in the parliament after the ethics committee recommended her expulsion, following referral to the CBI probe. Party sources state, “Reports of Parliamentary committees should not be made public so brazenly until tabled […]

Three tier security, elaborate preparation at counting centres across four states going for elections

KOLKATA: As counting for the four state assembly elections commences on Sunday morning, respective state election commissions have made elaborate preparations that include a three-layer security mechanism.  Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana is all set to go to counting for its assembly seats, while Mizoram awaits for December 4 following a shift in dates […]

Telangana polls: Voters turnout at 63.94%, counting still underway

KOLKATA: As of now, Telangana has recorded 63.94 per cent voter turnout, till 5 PM, during the polling of its Assembly Elections, however, counting is still underway.  Among the polling personnel appointed, over 43,000 presiding officers, alongside 4,000 route officers. Moreover, the Election Commission of India had also deployed over 12,900 micro observers and 234 […]

Telangana polls: Voters flock to booths at 51.89% turnout till 3 PM

KOLKATA: The voter turnout to the Telangana Assembly Elections has showcased great enthusiasm, especially in rural areas, at 51.89 per cent till 3 PM, on Thursday.  Up until 11 AM, Medak constituency saw the highest voter turnout at 50.8 per cent, followed by the Jogilamba Gadwal constituency at 49.29 per cent, alongside Jayashankar Bhupalpalle constituency […]

Bengal gripped by infiltration, appeasement, will bring CAA if brought to power: Amit Shah

KOLKATA:  Eyeing the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a mega Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Kolkata on Wednesday, saying that the Centre would implement the Citizenship Amendment Act in West Bengal if brought to power.    “Mamata has not been able to stop infiltration. Voter cards and Aadhaar cards are being […]

Amit Shah to address “deprived people” of West Bengal for first time since 2021

KOLKATA:  Home Minister Amit Shah will be addressing a mega rally in Kolkata for the “deprived people” of West Bengal on Wednesday, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. This will mark his first rally on Mamata Banerjee’s turf after the 2021 state assembly election.    BJP sources told The New Indian, “Shah will be […]

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