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‘Withdraw his candidature: ’ Congress to BJP on Abhijit Gangopadhyay's 'can't choose between Gandhi and Godse' remark | Mint
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There Is No North-South Divide in India: However, there is another emerging divide in India — that between the western and eastern halves of the country.
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There Is No North-South Divide in India
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Iftars of ‘kinship’ revive Muslim-Hindu bonds in eastern India: New Delhi: During Ramadan, a special iftar initiative in West Bengal brings Muslims and Hindus ...
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Iftars of ‘kinship’ revive Muslim-Hindu bonds in eastern India
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‘No NRC, detention camps,’ says Mamata Banerjee as Citizenship (Amendment) Act implemented
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Inside track by Coomi Kapoor: Bond of secrecy: Presently, powerless parties like the SP, BSP, etc., are not mentioned as major receivers.
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Inside track by Coomi Kapoor: Bond of secrecy
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Unlike Mamata, Lalu Never Showed Signs of Bending In Front Of Saffron Forces: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president’s prophecy about his Trinamool Congress ...
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‘Prepare only if…': Economist Sanjeev Sanyal on ‘waste of time’ UPSC exams: According to Sanjeev Sanyal, ‘too many’ people are ‘wasting’ their time trying to ...
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'Joy Bangla': The making of a people's slogan: "Joy Bangla" was never just a political slogan
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Seven dead, several injured as under-construction building collapses in Kolkata’s Garden Reach area, rescue operations on
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Tollywood actor Partha Sarathi Deb no more: Actor Partha Sarathi Deb has passed away at the age of 68 after spending 42 days on ventilation.
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Tollywood actor Partha Sarathi Deb no more
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India elections 2024: CPI(M) announces candidates for 4 Lok Sabha seats : In West Bengal, the Communist Party of India announced candidates for four Lok Sabha ...
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India elections 2024: CPI(M) announces candidates for 4 Lok Sabha seats
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Lok Sabha elections live updates | BJP to back regional partners in three northeastern States
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West Bengal: Officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station transferred: The moves were described by the authorities as a routine administrative action.
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West Bengal: Officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station transferred
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‘Famine Tales’: This anthology of patachitra and comics shows the spectre of hunger is still alive
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TMC drops Nussrat Jahan from first list amid Sandeshkhali row | Mint: The Trinamool Congress has dropped MP Nussrat Jahan from contesting the Basirhat Lok Sabha ...
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‘Selected as candidate to help BJP’: Adhir Chowdhury hits out after TMC fields Yusuf Pathan against him in Baharampur
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‘I break all ties with him’: Mamata Banerjee ‘disowns’ brother Babun after he questions TMC’s Howrah candidate
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How the 2021 Bengal Assembly Election Victory Changed TMC's Financial Fortunes
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Quick Glance: Poll Bonds: India's Electoral Democracy Challenges - SC's Next Move
  • Fresh data on electoral bonds purchase patterns have emerged, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) publishing details of bonds sold and encashed before April 12, 2019.

  • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received Rs 2,658.35 crore in electoral bonds between March 2018 and April 2019, while the Congress party received Rs 530.1 crore.

  • The Supreme Court has a significant role in investigating the electoral bonds data scandal and ensuring transparency in political funding.

  • The courts could decide to disqualify the BJP from the upcoming elections if they find that the party is being supported through a corrupt financing scheme.
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Congress' third candidate list: Adhir Chowdhury from Berhampore, Mallikarjun Kharge's son-in-law featured | Full list | Mint
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Congress' third candidate list: Adhir Chowdhury from Berhampore ...
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Mamata attacks CAA: ममता बनर्जी ने कहा, लोगों को रिफ्यूजी बना देगा CAA, आवेदन करने से पहले हजार बार सोचें
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Election Commission orders transfers of home secretaries of six states ahead of Lok Sabha election
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BJP Fields Agnimitra Paul From Midnapore, Sends Dilip Ghosh To Bardhaman-Durgapur Constituency
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Top news of the day: March 10, 2024: ‘Apparent differences’ with CEC behind Arun Goel’s resignation, Trinamool announces candidates for all seats in Bengal and ...
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Top news of the day: March 10, 2024
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Holi 2024: Why Is Holi Called Dol Jatra In Eastern India?: One unique Holi celebration is Dol Jatra, observed primarily in Eastern India, particularly in West ...
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Holi 2024: Why Is Holi Called Dol Jatra In Eastern India?
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West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee severs ties with brother after he objects to TMC’s Lok Sabha candidate
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"Repeatedly declared desire for respectable seat-sharing": Congress slams Trinamool after it announces candidates
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Mamata sinks INDIA bloc’s hopes of alliance, sharpens attack on BJP: “Those who wear turbans, BJP leaders call them Khalistanis while Muslims are called ...
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Mamata sinks INDIA bloc’s hopes of alliance, sharpens attack on BJP
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Why does PM need to visit Bengal frequently, asks state Congress chief: Kolkata, Mar 9 (PTI) West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Adhir Chowdhury on ...
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Why does PM need to visit Bengal frequently, asks state Congress chief
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Sandeshkhali ED attack case: CBI summons nine close aides of Shahjahan Sheikh: New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The CBI has summoned nine close aides and associates of ...
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Making Sense of the TMC’s Lok Sabha Candidate List : Mamata Banerjee’s party looks to play safe by fielding 11 sitting MLAs in 42 seats ...
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Making Sense of the TMC’s Lok Sabha Candidate List 
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India Elections 2024: War of words between Amit Shah and Mamata Banerjee : The Government of India notified the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 ...
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India Elections 2024: War of words between Amit Shah and Mamata Banerjee
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Election Body Removes West Bengal Top Cop A Day After Appointment: The move, unprecedented in recent memory, rendered Mr Sahay the shortest-serving DGP of West ...
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Election Body Removes West Bengal Top Cop A Day After Appointment
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Ahead of TMC’s campaign launch on Sunday, Mamata stands lonesome, unlike 2019: At a similar rally 5 yrs ago, 20 national-level Opp leaders were present on dais ...
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Today in Politics: Mamata to lead anti-CAA roadshow in Siliguri; what next for JJP?
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Today in Politics: Mamata to lead anti-CAA roadshow in Siliguri; what next ...
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Bengal: Lok Sabha candidates celebrate Holi with people on streets: Kolkata, Mar 25 (PTI) Colours of Holi blended with the hues of different political parties on ...
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Bengal: Lok Sabha candidates celebrate Holi with people on streets
Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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Why Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mir Jafar and Sanatan Dharma in Bengal buzz? Turn to ‘Rajmata’ Amrita Roy vs Mahua Moitra
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Congress files complaint with EC against Yusuf Pathan, accuses TMC candidate of using Sachin Tendulkar’s photo in Lok Sabha campaign
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Congress files complaint with EC against Yusuf Pathan, accuses TMC ...
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Bengal: BJP's Barasat Candidate Sparks Debate Over Past Drug Smuggling Arrest
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PM resorting to bribery, undue influence: TMC complains to EC over Modi’s call to BJP candidate
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TMC Looted Rs.3,000 Crore from Poor: Modi: New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that he is working to ensure that nearly Rs.3 ...
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TMC Looted Rs.3,000 Crore from Poor: Modi
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Bengal BJP Candidate Claims Krishnachandra Backed the British to 'Protect Hindus'. How True is That?
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Bengal BJP Candidate Claims Krishnachandra Backed the British to ...
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CPI(M) using AI as campaign tool for Lok Sabha polls in Bengal: Kolkata, Mar 27 (PTI) The CPI(M), which was once accused by its political opponents of opposing ...
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CPI(M) using AI as campaign tool for Lok Sabha polls in Bengal
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TMC Candidates List 2024: Trinamool announces candidates for 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal | Full list here
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TMC Candidates List 2024: Trinamool announces candidates for 42 Lok Sabha ...
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South 24 Parganas: Clashes over poll campaign erupt, at least 6 arrested: EC seeks daily reports of Central forces deployment, BJP welcomes step
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South 24 Parganas: Clashes over poll campaign erupt, at least 6 arrested
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How the BJP Continues to Communalise Sandeshkhali: Even before the BJP declared the candidate for the upcoming polls, women from the area were wary of the ...
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How the BJP Continues to Communalise Sandeshkhali