ECI hosts global meet on tackling election misinformation, digital challenges

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday inaugurated a two-day international conference on “Global Best Practices and Innovations for Media in Electoral Processes and Campaigns” at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi.

Trinamool dissolves all internal committees, to undertake comprehensive review

IANS | June 3, 2026 3:47 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) After the formation of a new group in Trinamool Congress’ legislative party in the West Bengal Assembly under the leadership of the expelled legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee, on Wednesday, the party’s original block, maintaining its allegiance towards former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has announced the dissolution of all internal committees.

'Wanted to be K'taka CM, but I accept party's decision': Parameshwara

IANS | June 3, 2026 3:00 PM

Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara, who will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister in the D.K. Shivakumar-led government, on Wednesday acknowledged that he had aspired to become CM but said he fully accepted the party high command's decision and was happy to serve in his new role.

Trinamool MLAs from 3 districts to join Bengal CM-chaired administrative review meeting today

IANS | June 3, 2026 1:28 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) The ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, will chair an administrative review meeting with bureaucrats, senior police officers and elected public representatives from three districts of Kolkata, Howrah and South 24 Parganas at the state secretariat Nabanna later on Wednesday, which will be attended by some elected Trinamool Congress legislators from these districts.