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Suvendu Adhikari flags officers sharing counting day duty details, urges ECI action

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:50 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and the BJP candidate for Bhabanipur, has claimed that several officers assigned to counting duties have revealed their information to their respective departmental organisations and associations. He stated that this could significantly endanger the counting process scheduled for Monday and threaten its impartiality.

Constitution helps people fighting against oppressive govt: Pawan Khera after SC relief

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) After the Supreme Court allowed his anticipatory bail plea, Congress leader Pawan Khera hailed the decision and said that the Constitution helps people "fighting against an oppressive government".

LDF confident of third consecutive term in Kerala, dismisses exit polls: K. K. Shailaja (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:24 PM

Kannur (Kerala), May 3 (IANS) Senior CPI-M leader and LDF candidate from Peravoor constituency, K K Shailaja, has expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front securing a third consecutive term in Kerala, citing sustained development initiatives and expanded social welfare measures over the past decade.

Police arrest two for firing at BJP leader's house in Bengal's Noapara

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:15 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The police on Sunday arrested two persons in connection with firing at the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Noapara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

Six drown in Ganga at UP's Ballia during ritual, CM orders swift rescue operations

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A tragic incident unfolded at Shivrampur Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district on Sunday morning as six people, including four teenage girls, drowned in the Ganga River during a ritual ceremony.

Dark chapter of Cong: BJP MP rakes up 1962 riots, says 'it led foundation for appeasement politics in Bengal'

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday stirred a political debate by posting a series of claims on X regarding the 1962 communal riots in West Bengal, accompanied by historical documents and archival references.

Pune rape-murder victim's father demands death penalty for accused

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:34 PM

Pune, May 3 (IANS) The father of the Pune rape and murder victim on Sunday demanded that capital punishment be handed down to the accused, appealing to politicians not to reach their residence for offering condolences.

‘Your impartiality strengthens democracy’, Leaders extend greetings on World Press Freedom Day

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum extended greetings to journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the vital role of a free and independent press in strengthening democracy and shaping public awareness.

Another India-linked LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz amid blockades

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An India-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker has successfully crossed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare transit amid heightened tensions and severe disruptions to global energy flows.

NIA summons local Trinamool leaders in Bengal judicial officers harassment case

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:01 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned local Trinamool Congress leaders for questioning in the case of harassment of judicial officers assigned to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Mothabari of West Bengal's Malda district, an official said on Sunday.

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Suvendu Adhikari flags officers sharing counting day duty details, urges ECI action

Constitution helps people fighting against oppressive govt: Pawan Khera after SC relief

LDF confident of third consecutive term in Kerala, dismisses exit polls: K. K. Shailaja (IANS Interview)

Police arrest two for firing at BJP leader's house in Bengal's Noapara

Six drown in Ganga at UP's Ballia during ritual, CM orders swift rescue operations

Dark chapter of Cong: BJP MP rakes up 1962 riots, says 'it led foundation for appeasement politics in Bengal'

Pune rape-murder victim's father demands death penalty for accused

‘Your impartiality strengthens democracy’, Leaders extend greetings on World Press Freedom Day

Another India-linked LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz amid blockades

NIA summons local Trinamool leaders in Bengal judicial officers harassment case

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