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Heavy security in Kolkata as West Bengal assembly vote counting begins for 293 seats

May 04, 2026

Kolkata (WB), May 4, 2026 (ANI): Heavy security has been deployed at counting centres across Kolkata, including Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls’ High School in Bhabanipur, Netaji Indoor Stadium, and Bidhannagar, as counting of votes for all 293 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal began at 8 a.m. today. In Bhabanipur, TMC candidate and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting against BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari. Returning Officers and party agents were seen queued outside the strong rooms, while strict security checks are being carried out at all centres.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari confident of forming government in West Bengal as 2026 trends emerge

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari confident of forming government in West Bengal as 2026 trends emerge

May 04, 2026

BJP eyes history in WB, preparations underway for ‘jalebi celebration’ at HQ in Capital

BJP eyes history in WB, preparations underway for ‘jalebi celebration’ at HQ in Capital

May 04, 2026

Abhijit Banerjee says teaching children, not curriculum, is key to faster global education progress

Abhijit Banerjee says teaching children, not curriculum, is key to faster global education progress

May 04, 2026

IIC Hosts Discussion on Poet-Diplomat Abhay K’s The Alphabets of Africa

IIC Hosts Discussion on Poet-Diplomat Abhay K’s The Alphabets of Africa

May 03, 2026

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges EVM tampering & swapping plans at counting centres

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges EVM tampering & swapping plans at counting centres

May 01, 2026

Bhabanipur (West Bengal) April 2026 (ANI): West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges EVM tampering & swapping plans at counting centres
WB CEO clarifies no CCTV off, postal ballot opening as per rules; TMC leaders’ dharna continues

WB CEO clarifies no CCTV off, postal ballot opening as per rules; TMC leaders’ dharna continues

May 01, 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) April 2026 (ANI): WB CEO clarifies no CCTV off, postal ballot opening as per rules; TMC leaders’ dharna continues
CM Yogi launches scathing attack on Samajwadi Party over Women safety, recalls Guest house incident

CM Yogi launches scathing attack on Samajwadi Party over Women safety, recalls Guest house incident

Apr 30, 2026

Lucknow (UP), April 30 2026 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition in the State Assembly over the Women's Reservation Bill, accusing it of opposing key...
Union Min Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off extended Vande Bharat Express in Jammu

Union Min Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off extended Vande Bharat Express in Jammu

Apr 30, 2026

Jammu (J&K), April 30, 2026 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on April 30 flagged off the extended Vande Bharat Express from Jammu to Katra, emphasising that strengthening maintenance practices remains key to safety and security,...
RM Rajnath Singh’s scathing attack on Pakistan, poses India’s AI steadfastness against terrorism

RM Rajnath Singh’s scathing attack on Pakistan, poses India’s AI steadfastness against terrorism

Apr 30, 2026

New Delhi, 30 April, 26: (ANI): At the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Operation Sindoor was a concrete manifestation of deterrence. I recall only one line about deterrence: "Bhay bin...
US Economist Jeffrey Sachs attacks Trump for ‘war of whim’ with Iran on Israel’s commands

US Economist Jeffrey Sachs attacks Trump for ‘war of whim’ with Iran on Israel’s commands

Apr 30, 2026

On the West Asia conflict, Top US Economist Jeffrey D Sachs said, "... Trump has eliminated any kind of systematic interagency analysis, feedback or deliberation. We're in a deinstitutionalized environment in the United States. We...