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The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on the decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
Authorities in West Bengal were ordered to establish detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees/migrants.
Authorities in West Bengal were ordered to establish detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees/migrants.
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The West Bengal government launched a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi migrants/infiltrators, using a "detect, delete, deport" protocol.
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The Calcutta High Court refused to stay Ritabrata Banerjee's appointment as Leader of Opposition in Bengal.
The Calcutta High Court refused to stay Ritabrata Banerjee's appointment as Leader of Opposition in Bengal.
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An FIR has been filed against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
An FIR has been filed against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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The FIR alleges that Banerjee’s speech contained inflammatory or communal remarks that hurt religious sentiments.
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Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 percent of the state's voters.
Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 percent of the state's voters.
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Approximately 34.5 percent of the distributed enumeration forms have been digitised.
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Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to about 99 per cent of the state's voters.
Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to about 99 per cent of the state's voters.
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district, filling out his enumeration form.
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Opposition parties and an Independent MP approached the Chief Justice of India, alleging bias in the Election Commission.
Opposition parties and an Independent MP approached the Chief Justice of India, alleging bias in the Election Commission.
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The opposition urged the suspension of electoral‑roll updates and raised concerns about the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states including Bihar and West Bengal.
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23 opposition parties and an Independent MP approached the Chief Justice of India with a joint memorandum.
23 opposition parties and an Independent MP approached the Chief Justice of India with a joint memorandum.
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The opposition alleges the Election Commission is biased.
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Opposition parties approached Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Opposition parties approached Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
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Opposition parties alleged that the Election Commission is biased.
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The opposition alleges that the Election Commission is biased.
The opposition alleges that the Election Commission is biased.
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The opposition urged the suspension of electoral‑roll updates (the SIR).
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Voter roll revision forms were distributed to around 99 % of Odisha's voters.
Voter roll revision forms were distributed to around 99 % of Odisha's voters.
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the SIR campaign at his native Raikala village in Keonjhar district, filling out his enumeration form.
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Opposition parties approached the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Opposition parties approached the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
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Opposition parties raised concerns about the Election Commission's alleged bias.
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Opposition parties approached Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Opposition parties approached Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
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Opposition alleges the Election Commission is biased
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Opposition parties urged the suspension of electoral roll updates (the Special Intensive Revision) and raised concerns about it.
Opposition parties urged the suspension of electoral roll updates (the Special Intensive Revision) and raised concerns about it.
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India's ruling BJP directed West Bengal authorities to establish detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees.
India's ruling BJP directed West Bengal authorities to establish detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees.
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West Bengal is conducting a crackdown on undocumented Bangladeshi migrants.
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Opposition parties (including 23 parties and an Independent MP) sent a joint memorandum to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant seeking intervention over alleged bias of the Election Commission.
Opposition parties (including 23 parties and an Independent MP) sent a joint memorandum to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant seeking intervention over alleged bias of the Election Commission.
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West Bengal authorities have been ordered to establish detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis.
West Bengal authorities have been ordered to establish detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis.
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Modi/BJP promised a 'detect, delete, and deport' protocol for illegal migrants.
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Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 percent of the state's voters.
Enumeration forms for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to around 99 percent of the state's voters.
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Around 34.5 percent of the distributed enumeration forms have been digitised.
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Enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to approximately 99% of the state's voters.
Enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha have been distributed to approximately 99% of the state's voters.
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34.5% (specifically 34.54%) of the distributed forms have been digitised, representing approximately 1.15 crore voters.
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A fire occurred at a facility in Haldia, West Bengal, involving a naphtha pipeline.
A fire occurred at a facility in Haldia, West Bengal, involving a naphtha pipeline.
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The fire injured at least 20 people.
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A fire broke out at a facility in Haldia, West Bengal, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
A fire broke out at a facility in Haldia, West Bengal, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
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The fire involved a naphtha pipeline.
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The draft UCC Bill will be tabled in the West Bengal assembly after being placed before the cabinet.
The draft UCC Bill will be tabled in the West Bengal assembly after being placed before the cabinet.
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The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on West Bengal Assembly Speaker Ratindra Bose’s decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on West Bengal Assembly Speaker Ratindra Bose’s decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
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West Bengal's BJP government is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly.
West Bengal's BJP government is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly.
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The BJP government in West Bengal is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly.
The BJP government in West Bengal is set to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly.
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The UCC Bill in West Bengal is scheduled to be tabled on Monday.
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The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee, directing that the CID cannot take any coercive action as long as he cooperates with the investigation.
The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee, directing that the CID cannot take any coercive action as long as he cooperates with the investigation.
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West Bengal moved the Supreme Court against the premature release of Md Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case.
West Bengal moved the Supreme Court against the premature release of Md Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case.
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The Delhi High Court ordered the premature release of Md Rashid Khan on June 5.
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The West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court’s order granting remission and directing the release of Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar bomb blast case.
The West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court’s order granting remission and directing the release of Md. Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowbazar bomb blast case.
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The Delhi High Court ordered the premature release of Md. Rashid Khan on June 5.
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The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on West Bengal Assembly Speaker Ratindra Bose’s decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on West Bengal Assembly Speaker Ratindra Bose’s decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
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The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on West Bengal Assembly Speaker Ratindra Bose’s decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
The Calcutta High Court refused to grant an interim stay on West Bengal Assembly Speaker Ratindra Bose’s decision to accord Leader of Opposition status to Ritabrata Banerjee.
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The Calcutta High Court refused to stay the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognise Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition.
The Calcutta High Court refused to stay the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognise Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition.
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Ritabrata Banerjee is an expelled member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
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Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump and sought provisions for their protection in the US-Iran peace deal.
Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump and sought provisions for their protection in the US-Iran peace deal.
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Prime Minister Modi hoped that the peace deal with Iran would have provisions for the security of the seafarers.
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Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat by a margin of 15,105 votes.
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Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat by a margin of 15,105 votes.
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Police served fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in connection with a case related to the chaos at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December.
Police served fresh summons to Bengal's ex-sports minister in connection with a case related to the chaos at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December.
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The case stems from an FIR lodged against the former minister by the event organiser Shatadru Dutta.
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Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump.
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Prime Minister Modi sought provisions for the security of seafarers in the US-Iran peace deal.
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Police served a third summons to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, directing him to appear before investigators within 48 hours for questioning in connection with the chaos at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December 2005.
Police served a third summons to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, directing him to appear before investigators within 48 hours for questioning in connection with the chaos at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December 2005.
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The case stems from an FIR lodged against Aroop Biswas by event organiser Shatadru Dutta, accusing him of black-marketing tickets, extortion, criminal intimidation and cheating in connection with the Lionel Messi event in December 2005.
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Police served a fresh summons to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas in connection with the chaos at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December 2005.
Police served a fresh summons to former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas in connection with the chaos at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in December 2005.
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The case against Aroop Biswas stems from an FIR lodged by event organiser Shatadru Dutta, accusing him of black-marketing tickets, extortion, criminal intimidation and cheating in connection with the Lionel Messi event in December 2005.
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Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump and sought provisions for their protection in the US-Iran peace deal.
Prime Minister Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump and sought provisions for their protection in the US-Iran peace deal.
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Prime Minister Modi hoped that the peace deal with Iran would have provisions for the security of the seafarers.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump and sought provisions for their protection in the US-Iran peace deal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of seafarers' safety with US President Donald Trump and sought provisions for their protection in the US-Iran peace deal.
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Prime Minister Modi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is vital for the global economy and that Indian seafarers operate in key maritime zones including the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat by a margin of 15,105 votes.
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An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata’s Hare Street Police Station.
An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata’s Hare Street Police Station.
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The alleged remarks were made during a public speech at a protest in Kolkata on March 9, 2026.
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An FIR was registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by Kolkata Police.
An FIR was registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by Kolkata Police.
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The alleged remarks were made during a public speech at a protest in Kolkata on March 9, 2026.
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Odisha has distributed voter roll revision forms to 99% of the state's electors.
Odisha has distributed voter roll revision forms to 99% of the state's electors.
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34.54 per cent of the distributed voter roll revision forms have been digitised.
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Odisha distributed voter enumeration forms to approximately 99% of its electorate in June 2026.
Odisha distributed voter enumeration forms to approximately 99% of its electorate in June 2026.
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign by filling out his own enumeration form in Raikala village, Keonjhar district.
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Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
Mamata Banerjee filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the poll result in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat by a margin of 15,105 votes.
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Mamata Banerjee filed an election petition before the Calcutta High Court challenging the result of the Bhabanipur Assembly election.
Mamata Banerjee filed an election petition before the Calcutta High Court challenging the result of the Bhabanipur Assembly election.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes in the Bhabanipur Assembly election.
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The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee, directing that the CID cannot take any coercive action as long as he cooperates with the investigation.
The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee, directing that the CID cannot take any coercive action as long as he cooperates with the investigation.
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The Calcutta High Court directed Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the CID for questioning.
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The West Bengal government has ordered the establishment of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya Muslims.
The West Bengal government has ordered the establishment of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya Muslims.
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The BJP won a sweeping victory in elections in West Bengal last month.
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The West Bengal government ordered the establishment of detention or holding centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya Muslims.
The West Bengal government ordered the establishment of detention or holding centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya Muslims.
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The BJP won a sweeping victory in the West Bengal state elections.
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