The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal has mandated transfers for police officers serving over three years in a district and banned postings in home districts ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Jamshedpur forest division officials plan to contact Bengal counterparts after arresting three smugglers with parakeets, cockatiels, and deer antlers, revealing a Kolkata-based kingpin.
Officials report two deaths in West Bengal linked to SIR anxiety. A man collapsed in Uttar Dinajpur and a woman died from a stroke in North 24 Parganas.
Forest officials visited the family of Prakash Tanti, killed by a rogue elephant in West Singhbhum, providing initial aid and processing Rs 4 lakh compensation.
West Bengal CEO plans to simplify rules under SIR 2.0 to include tribal communities like Santhal, Munda in voter lists. New powers for DEOs aim to prevent exclusion.
A Block Level Officer in West Bengal dies by suicide. Family alleges extreme work pressure from Special Intensive Revision duties. Details on the tragic incident and calls for investigation.
MHA seeks report after BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges TMC workers attacked his convoy with bamboo sticks and petrol can in West Midnapore. TMC denies, claims his own security lathi-charged BJP workers.
Election Commission officials in Kolkata struggle with a 5-day deadline for document verification, especially for voters who returned from other states. Errors in 2002 SIR list digitization add to the complexity. Read more.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging 'Sir' is used to intimidate and exclude. A major political row erupts ahead of 2026.
The recent ED raids in West Bengal, orchestrated by the Modi government, risk being counterproductive. Analysis suggests federal overreach may strengthen state defiance. Read more on the political implications.
West Bengal's CEO office exempts students, NRIs, seniors & others from in-person SIR hearings. New rules aim for a hassle-free electoral roll verification. Know the details.
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Explore the lives of North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West. Discover how Kim Kardashian and Kanye West navigate co-parenting post-divorce in the public eye. Read their inspiring story.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee kicks off month-long 'Abar Jitbe Bangla' yatra in Baruipur, accuses Election Commission of declaring living voters dead. He challenges CEC Gyanesh Kumar ahead of Bengal polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP's JP Nadda are scheduled for key visits to West Bengal this month, focusing on booth-level strengthening ahead of elections. Get the latest political updates.
West Bengal EC empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without 2002 SIR linkage in the final electoral roll by February 14. No eligible citizen to be left out.
2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Indian politics, with major state elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, crucial legislative debates, and leadership transitions shaping the national landscape.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
Union Minister Amit Shah concluded a crucial 3-day visit to Kolkata, holding key meetings with BJP legislators and leaders to strategize for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Read the full report.
Union Minister Amit Shah held key BJP meetings and visited a Kali temple in West Bengal, setting the stage for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full details here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day visit to West Bengal, reviewing BJP's election strategy, Matua outreach, and SIR concerns ahead of state polls.
PM Narendra Modi met Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who raised concerns about attacks on Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day West Bengal tour, focusing on organizational strengthening and strategy for the 2026 state elections. Get the full details.
A Trinamool Congress delegation will meet the Chief Election Commissioner on December 31 to discuss the 2025 West Bengal assembly elections and raise concerns over the state machinery. Get the latest details.
West Bengal's second SIR phase begins Dec 27. Over 1 crore voters under scrutiny. ECI clarifies Aadhaar not accepted as sole identity document. Learn about the verification process.
West Bengal initiates training for 4,600 government-appointed micro-observers to ensure a transparent and accurate special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Stay informed on election integrity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal, promising to end corruption and appeasement. Read his full statement and political implications.
West Bengal govt's business conclave attracts Rs 43,000+ crore investment pledges from JSW, ITC, Ultratech & others. Major projects in power, manufacturing & hospitality announced. Read details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on December 29-30 to assess BJP's poll readiness and strategy, following PM Modi's December 20 rally in Nadia. Details inside.