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Stop bulldozing poor peoples' livelihood, says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Two days after the chief minister reprimanded civic authorities and raised questions on the attitude of the authorities in addressing civic problems and encroachments on state government’s lands, Police and civic authorities started pulling down roadside alleged encroachments, temporary shops, selling food and bulldozing roadside stalls. “The Chief Minister conducted two meetings where she spoke about stopping encroachments of government lands. Banerjee said police, state minister Sujit Bose, Gautam Deb, Haldia Development Authority-all are thieves,” Adhikari said.
Scientists discover river system that flowed 40 million years under ice in Antarctica
Geologists have discovered an old river that formerly flowed through Antarctica but is now buried below kilometers of ice.
US and Europe-dominated sports seeing hostile Saudi takeover: THIS sport is next
Saudi Arabia is no more restricted to the oil business ad it has understood another avenue of trade has way too much money lying in store. It is sports we are talking about here and Saudis are investing crazily on United States and Europe dominated sports like golf, soccer and now it is time for a hostile takeover of yet another sport: boxing.
Rampaging Rutherford powers West Indies into T20 World Cup Super Eights
Sherfane Rutherford's career-best unbeaten half-century, supported by Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie's stellar performances, led West Indies to the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage with a 13-run win over New Zealand.
Org weakness, switching candidates, stoppage of MNREGA funds hurt BJP
Weaknesses in the organisational structure, candidate changes in previously-won seats, and the halt of central scheme funds contributed to the BJP's defeat in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress blaming central deprivation. The lack of a Modi wave and public trust in CM Mamata Banerjee's social welfare initiatives also impacted the BJP's performance, while North Bengal provided some respite amidst a poor showing in South Bengal.
Election Result 2024: Prashant Kishor's predictions proved wrong, BJP fails to improve 2019 tally
As the 2024 Lok Sabha election results unfold, a tight race emerges between the BJP-led NDA and the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Despite predictions, BJP leads with 221 seats, while Congress secures 87. Prashant Kishor had anticipated BJP as the top party in West Bengal, but trends show TMC leading with 29 seats, reducing BJP to 12. In Northeast India and Rajasthan, Congress gains ground. Exit polls predicted a strong BJP performance, but actual trends reveal a more competitive landscape.
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West Bengal Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP to dominate three-way fight against TMC, Cong, predicts exit polls
West Bengal 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Kolkata and its surrounding regions, including the Sunderbans, participated in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Historically, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dominated these nine constituencies, with the BJP struggling to make significant inroads. Dum Dum has been the only exception where the BJP has found some success. The exit poll numbers will be released at 6:30 pm, following the conclusion of this last phase of voting.
How China rose to lead the world in cars and solar panels
Heavy subsidies for industry, together with weak sales in China, have set the stage for an export boom, raising fears of factory job losses elsewhere
Howrah Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Rathin Chakraborty vs Prasun Banerjee, who is winning
Howrah, a significant urban center in West Bengal, is poised for a political shakeup as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) challenges Mamata Banerjee's stronghold. With the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results looming, the BJP's potential surge in West Bengal could redefine the state's political landscape.
Central Armed Police Force's 400 companies to remain positioned in West Bengal till June 19
Nearly 400 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies, totaling over 40,000 personnel, will remain in West Bengal until June 19 to manage post-election violence. The significant portion of the force would Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) units. The decision is aimed at establishing area dominance, building citizen confidence, and ensuring a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state.
Lok Sabha Elections: Phase 7 to decide TMC's dominance
In 2019, Trinamool won all the nine seats going to the polls on June 1. Out of these nine seats, several political heavyweights are in the fray in the south Bengal region including Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour. Banerjee is party's de facto number two and has vowed to win the seat with the highest margin.
Battle of Jadavpur: TMC nominee counts on knowing 'pulse of people' in Triangular contest
Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal is set to face a three-cornered fight between CPI-M's youth face Srijan Bhattacharya, Trinamool Youth wing president Saayoni Ghosh, and BJP's Anirban Ganguly. The constituency, which is mostly located in the South 24 Parganas district, is predominantly rural and semi-urban. Trinamool candidate Ghosh is confident of winning, citing her extensive travel and understanding of the people's pulse.
TMC's stronghold south Bengal faces 'old vs new' battle amid spotlight on Sandeshkhali
As south Bengal gears up for the final phase of Lok Sabha polls, TMC faces a tough battle against BJP and Left-Congress alliance. Key contests in Basirhat and Kolkata Uttar will influence TMC's stronghold in the region. High-stakes battles include Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour, while minority-dominated Basirhat sees a three-way contest. Security measures have been heightened for the crucial polling day on June 1.
"My leading wicket-taker...": Ricky Ponting picks India pacer Jasprit Bumrah to dominate T20 WC
The former World Cup champion Ponting believes that Bumrah's sensational form in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will make the India pacer frontrunner in the showpiece ICC event as the highest wicket-taker.
Kolkata South: TMC looks to extend dominance in its electoral stronghold
Mamata Banerjee initially held this seat for 33 years, and after she stepped down in 2011 to contest as an MLA and subsequently became the Chief Minister, her party colleagues have continued to maintain dominance in this constituency.
How China pulled so far ahead on industrial policy
The problem for the West, though, is that China's industrial dominance is underpinned by decades of experience using the power of a one-party state to pull all the levers of government and banking, while encouraging frenetic competition among private companies.
How China pulled so far ahead on industrial policy
The problem for the West, though, is that China's industrial dominance is underpinned by decades of experience using the power of a one-party state to pull all the levers of government and banking, while encouraging frenetic competition among private companies.
Cannes Film Festival 2024: Indian stories depicted with sensitivity deserve all the phoren taaliyan ’n’ visibility
It should be, and is, possible to graciously accept genuine love and respect from the West - and the consequent financial benefits - without being servile in our responses, without forgetting the condemnable colonial histories and present-day realities that have contributed to those countries' clout, without tailoring our cinema to pander to the Western gaze, and, as critics and viewers, without being oblivious to the truth that some creators and performers do (or are compelled to do) precisely that to solicit funds from Western agencies, or win easy appeal among cinephiles in those parts of the globe.
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Congress-AAP alliance's future tied to Delhi's result
The outcome of the elections for seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi is anticipated to have significant political ramifications, particularly with the assembly elections looming just eight months away. The direct contest between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party-Congress alliance will shape the future of these two political forces in Delhi's landscape. Previously, Delhi elections were largely a showdown between Congress and BJP until the emergence of AAP in 2013, altering the electoral dynamics.
BJP strongholds in Bengal's Jangal Mahal region to go to polls in sixth phase
The Jangal Mahal region, a stronghold of identity politics, braces for electoral battles as BJP-TMC rivalry intensifies. The penultimate phase of voting will decide the fate of eight Lok Sabha seats, marked by shifting alliances, family legacies, and socio-political tensions. Over 1.45 crore voters await their turn amidst tight security arrangements.
How China rose to lead the world in cars and solar panels
Top leaders in the United States and Europe have started urging China to reduce its exports to the world and boost its imports.
'Downton Abbey' to return with season 3!
The award-winning 'Downton Abbey' gained a huge following in Britain and the United States after it first aired as a television series in 2010. It went on for six seasons and was followed by two films, released in 2019 and 2022.
West Bengal: Battle of ideologies, clash of big names in these minority-dominated seats
The Maldaha Uttar and Maldaha Dakshin constituencies are in Maldaha district, historically known as the fortress of Congress' iconic leader ABA Ghani Khan Chowdhury. But the glory of the past has started fading. In this minority dominated district, politics has changed its course.
Is China plotting Lunar domination with its space mission? Here's what NASA says
China's ambitions to claim the lunar territory as theirs are slowly on the rise, according to NASA officials as it reportedly increased its spending on space projects.
Trouble signs for BJP in western UP: Dominant castes including Rajputs unhappy with Saffron party
Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The BJP is facing dissent in western Uttar Pradesh, historically its stronghold. Dominant castes like Rajputs, Tyagis, and Sainis express discontent over limited representation. Rajputs' massive gathering in Saharanpur on April 7 highlights growing discord, challenging BJP's dominance. This dissent along caste lines may impact BJP's electoral prospects. As elections approach, caste dynamics pose significant challenges for the BJP in western Uttar Pradesh.
'Elections will come and go, but Trinamool Congress will remain in power in Bengal': Mamata Banerjee
Speaking at a government distribution programme in East Medinipur, Mamata Banerjee assured the public that the Trinamool Congress would persist in its position of power in the state, regardless of electoral outcomes. She underscored the party's resilience, declaring that while votes may fluctuate, the Trinamool Congress will endure in West Bengal.
U-19 World Cup: GenNext takes centerstage as rivals out to halt India's unparalleled dominance
The tournament has unearthed a bevy of Indian stars -- Yuvraj Singh in 2000, Rohit Sharma in 2006, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in 2008, Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan in 2016, Shubman Gill in 2018 -- to name a few. At the world level also, the tournament has produced players who went on to become legends of the game.
Dominic West reveals details of Crown star's fall-out with Prince Harry
Once comrades in a noble cause, Dominic West and Prince Harry's South Pole expedition forged a bond, but a press conference revelation involving prosthetic leg champagne toasts shattered their friendship. Now, a frosty silence prevails, with the actor attributing the rift to oversharing and the Duke of Sussex seemingly holding a grudge against anyone linked to his former friend.
'The Crown' actor Dominic West reveals why he's no longer in touch with Prince Harry
In a recent interview on Times Radio's "Sunday Morning," actor Dominic West, known for his role as King Charles III in Netflix's "The Crown," revealed the reason behind his strained relationship with Prince Harry. The "Wire" actor explained that they lost touch after he made comments during a press conference, leading to a year of silence between them.
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