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I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel granted bail day after West Bengal elections

I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel granted bail day after West Bengal elections

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Just a day after the West Bengal assembly elections concluded, a Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case. While granting him bail, the Delhi court noted that the Enforcement Directorate has not opposed the I-PAC director’s bail. (ANI) This is a developing story. We will update with further information. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

West Bengal elections: Polling concludes; 90 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

West Bengal elections: Polling concludes; 90 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

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The final phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 concluded at 6 pm on Wednesday, recording an impressive voter turnout of around 90 per cent before the close of voting, reported the ANI. The strong turnout reflects high public engagement as polling for all 294 seats of the state assembly came to an end. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Among districts, Purba Bardhaman reported the highest turnout at 92.46 per cent, followed by Hooghly (90.34 per cent), Nadia (90.28 per cent) and Howrah (89.44 per cent), according to the ANI. North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas also recorded turnout close to 90 per cent, indicating widespread participation across the state, the news agency reported. TMC vs BJP in high-stakes battle The election is primarily a contest between the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is aiming for a breakthrough in the state. The ruling party is seeking a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP is attempting …

Kerala assembly elections: How accurate were predictions in 2021 exit polls

Kerala assembly elections: How accurate were predictions in 2021 exit polls

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Kerala voted for assembly elections in a single phase on April 9, registering a turnout of 78 per cent recorded in the polls. The high-stakes electoral battle in Kerala is between the incumbent CPI(M)-led LDF, the main Opposition Congress-led UDF and the BJP-led NDA. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, one of the veterans of CPI(M), is seeking a historic third consecutive term in the 2026 Assembly polls. (PTI) After the voting for all four states and one union territory concludes with the second phase of polling in West Bengal ending on Wednesday (April 29), projections regarding the results will start coming in after 6.30 pm. While Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu voted on April 9, West Bengal voted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Kerala this year overtook its earlier polling figure of 74.06% in the 2021 Assembly elections, according to trends provided by the Election Commission of India. Also Read | Kerala assembly elections 2026: CPI(M)’s VK Prasanth eyes to retain Vattiyoorkavu seat in three-way contest How accurate were the …

Kerala assembly elections 2026: CPI(M)’s VK Prasanth eyes to retain Vattiyoorkavu seat in three-way contest

Kerala assembly elections 2026: CPI(M)’s VK Prasanth eyes to retain Vattiyoorkavu seat in three-way contest

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Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded VK Prasanth from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as he seeks to retain the seat. The Vattiyoorkavu constituency is set for a tight triangular contest in 2026. The BJP has fielded R Sreelekha, Kerala’s first woman IPS officer, while the Congress has nominated senior leader K Muraleedharan, son of former chief minister K Karunakaran. LDF candidate VK Prasanth on the final day of open campaigning for the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (PTI) Prasanth has been active in politics since his college days, starting with the Students Federation of India (SFI) and later the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). He became a CPI(M) member in 1999 and served as a panchayat member from 2005 to 2010. He is contesting from Vattiyoorkavu in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections and has declared assets worth ₹87.28 lakh with no liabilities, according to his election affidavit. Also read: VD Satheesan in focus as Paravur becomes key seat in 2026 Kerala assembly elections Disclaimer: …

Kerala Assembly elections: Wayanad gears up for vote counting on May 4

Kerala Assembly elections: Wayanad gears up for vote counting on May 4

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Officials say that 14 electronic voting machine (EVM) counting tables have been set up in each constituency. Each table will have a gazetted-rank counting supervisor, a counting assistant and a micro observer. | Photo Credit: PTI Preparations are in full swing in Wayanad district for the counting of votes for the Kerala Assembly elections on May 4. Votes will be counted at three centres. Counting for the Kalpetta Assembly constituency will be held at SKMJ High School, while that for the Sulthan Bathery constituency will take place at St. Mary’s College. Counting for the Mananthavady Assembly segment will be conducted at St. Patrick’s School. Published – April 28, 2026 04:03 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Leaders make last ditch efforts to woo voters in West Bengal

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Leaders make last ditch efforts to woo voters in West Bengal

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said. The move on Sunday (April 26, 2026) came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said. In pursuance to the Home Ministry’s order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday (April 26, 2026) registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday (April 25, 2026), and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement. — PTI NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal NIA investigates recovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal ahead of elections, following Union Home Ministry’s directive. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Showdown in Bhabanipur; chaos erupts as Mamata, Suvendu hold rival rallies 100 metres apart

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Showdown in Bhabanipur; chaos erupts as Mamata, Suvendu hold rival rallies 100 metres apart

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Repeatedly ignored: Congress demands immediate arrest of Papai Ghosh in Berhampore Citing a “systematic breakdown of law and order,” the Congress party demanded the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for the immediate arrest of Papai Ghosh, whom they describe as a notorious repeat offender responsible for orchestrating violence in the Berhampore Assembly Constituency (AC-72). The formal complaint, authored by Niloy Pramanik and addressed to Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal, alleges that the administration’s continued inaction has directly “emboldened” Ghosh and his associates to carry out escalating acts of brutality. -ANI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: We’ll hit century in Assam, double century in West Bengal, says CM Himanta after Phase 1 of polling

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: We’ll hit century in Assam, double century in West Bengal, says CM Himanta after Phase 1 of polling

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We’ll hit century in Assam, double century in Bengal: CM Himanta after Phase 1 of polling Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday (April 25) expressed strong confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) electoral performance, claiming that the party has already secured significant momentum after the first phase of elections.He asserted that the BJP is on track to achieve major victories in both Assam and West Bengal, stating that public sentiment has shifted in favour of the party after the initial phase of polling. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Sarma said, “The first phase of elections has been completed. I can say with complete confidence that in the first phase itself, the BJP has won 110 seats. This time, we will win 100 seats in Assam. We will get 200 seats in West Bengal. We will reach a century in Assam, and we will reach a double century in West Bengal.” – ANI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their …

Arijit Singh refuses to show inked finger after voting in West Bengal elections

Arijit Singh refuses to show inked finger after voting in West Bengal elections

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Singer Arijit Singh made a rare public appearance as he stepped out to cast his vote in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, accompanied by his wife, Koel Roy. The couple visited a polling booth in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, drawing attention from fans and media alike. Arijit Singh reaches at polling booth with wife Koel Roy Dressed casually and maintaining his usual low-key demeanor, Arijit appeared cheerful as he greeted photographers and officials present at the venue. Videos circulating on social media showed the singer smiling warmly and acknowledging those around him before heading inside to exercise his democratic right. After casting his vote, Arijit interacted briefly with the paparazzi, who requested him to share a message about voting and display his inked finger as proof. However, the singer chose to keep things light and declined both requests in his signature understated style. Responding to the request for a message, Arijit joked that speaking about voting at that moment could create unnecessary confusion. He quipped that people might start assuming he had turned into a politician …

Arijit Singh refuses to show inked finger to paps, share message after casting vote in West Bengal elections; here’s why

Arijit Singh refuses to show inked finger to paps, share message after casting vote in West Bengal elections; here’s why

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Singer Arijit Singh was seen in a jovial mood as he stepped out with his wife Koel Roy to cast his vote in the West Bengal Elections 2026 on April 23. While the moment quickly caught the attention of photographers, the singer chose to keep things light and politely declined requests to share a message or flash his inked finger with witty remarks. Singer Arijit Singh and his wife Koel Roy leave after casting their votes at the Jiyaganj Singh Primary School polling station, in Murshidabad on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab ) Arijit Singh declines to show inked finger On Thursday, Arijit stepped out with his wife to Koel Roy to cast his vote in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, 2026. The singer was spotted arriving at a polling booth in Jiaganj, in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Arijit walked in hand-in-hand with her as they made their way inside to cast their vote. Several videos circulating on social media showed the singer in a cheerful mood as he arrived at the polling …