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Mamata-Suvendu showdown in Bhawanipore?

Kolkata, March 16 -- With the BJP fielding Suvendu Adhikari from Nandigram and Bhawanipore, speculation is rife over a high-stakes rematch with Mamata Banerjee, expected to contest Bhawanipore. Recen... Read More


CM writes to CEC, opposes transfer of Bengal Chief Secy & top officials

Kolkata, March 16 -- Voicing strong objections to the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to transfer five top officials of the state administration within less than 24 hours of the ann... Read More


Adjudication of 20L voters done; EC to soon publish supplementary list

Kolkata, March 16 -- Adjudication of nearly 20 lakh out of 60 lakh electors identified during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in West Bengal has been completed, with the Ele... Read More


Bengal to clear DA arrears for govt employees

Kolkata, March 16 -- The Bengal Finance Department, on Monday, came out with notifications regarding the clearance of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief. On Sunday, just ahead of the... Read More


Brussels: Jaishankar discusses Iran conflict with EU counterparts

New Delhi, March 16 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) in Brussels focusing on global flashpoints in Ukraine and W... Read More


Oppn attacks govt on West Asia crisis

New Delhi, March 16 -- Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha on Monday criticised the government over its handling of the West Asia crisis, warning of severe repercussions for India's trade, employmen... Read More


MEA: 'Motivated and biased characterisation of India'

New Delhi, March 16 -- India on Monday categorically rejected a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) that called for linking Washington's security assistance and bil... Read More


MPs seek restoration of train fare concessions for senior citizens

New Delhi, March 16 -- Several members in Lok Sabha on Monday urged the government to restore the 50 per cent concession in train fares given to senior citizens and journalists that was discontinued d... Read More


MPs bat for higher allocations for Tribal, Minority Affairs ministries and PM Kisan Nidhi Scheme

New Delhi, March 16 -- Rajya Sabha members on Monday batted for enhanced Budget allocations for ministries such as Labour and Employment, Minority Affairs and Tribal Affairs. Demands for allocation o... Read More


Suspension of 8 LS MPs likely to be revoked today

New Delhi, March 16 -- The suspension of eight Opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha is likely to be revoked on Tuesday, sources said, citing a decision taken at a meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla. S... Read More