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Kolkata: TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of PM’s rally

Kolkata: TMC, BJP supporters clash ahead of PM’s rally

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Supporters of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed in central Kolkata on Saturday shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground, leaving a police officer and a BJP leader injured, officials said. The violence occurred around 5 km from the rally venue as BJP supporters were marching to attend the meeting marking the culmination of the party’s “Parivartan Yatra” ahead of the Assembly elections. Eyewitnesses said supporters of both parties allegedly hurled stones at each other and raised slogans, triggering tension in the busy locality. Police sources said Bowbazar police station officer-in-charge Bappaditya Naskar was injured while trying to control the situation. West Bengal minister Shashi Panja alleged that stones were thrown at her residence in the Girish Park area during the clashes. “I was hit on the abdomen by bricks hurled from outside, and several of our supporters were injured. The attackers wanted to kill me,” she said. BJP leaders, however, claimed their supporters were attacked without provocation. “Stones were thrown …

‘Operation Lotus with key JD(U) man as Vibhishan’: Why Nitish supporters are up in arms against Sanjay Jha, Lalan Singh | Political Pulse News

‘Operation Lotus with key JD(U) man as Vibhishan’: Why Nitish supporters are up in arms against Sanjay Jha, Lalan Singh | Political Pulse News

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2 min readPatnaMar 5, 2026 01:29 PM IST First published on: Mar 5, 2026 at 01:29 PM IST As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially announced that he was seeking nomination to the Rajya Sabha, dozens of JD(U) workers and supporters protested against the party’s national working president, Sanjay Kumar Jha, and Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh, better known as Lalan Singh, for “betraying” Nitish and “forcibly” convincing him to relinquish power. In a social media post on Monday morning, Nitish said it had long been his wish to serve in all four legislative bodies in the country. This clears the decks for a new Chief Minister, likely from the BJP, to take charge. Irate JD(U) workers tried to stop Bihar minister Surendra Mehta and JD(U) leader Sanjay Gandhi from entering the CM’s House. The protesters included leaders from the Muslim and OBC communities, considered Nitish’s key supporter base. JD(U) leader and head of the Bhoomi Sangharsh Sena, Rupesh Patel, said, “What is happening is the handiwork of Sanjay Jha, who, alongside Lalan Singh, has …

Uttarakhand education staff to boycott work over ‘assault’ of director by BJP MLA supporters

Uttarakhand education staff to boycott work over ‘assault’ of director by BJP MLA supporters

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Employees of the Uttarakhand education department will abstain from work on Monday (February 23, 2026) and Tuesday (February 24, 2026) following the alleged assault of director Ajay Kumar Naudiyal by supporters of BJP MLA Umesh Sharma ‘Kau’, demanding immediate arrest. The decision to boycott work was taken at a meeting held here between officials of various teachers’ unions, the Federation of Ministerial Services Association, the Employees Joint Council, the Uttarakhand Pharmacists Association, the Collectorate Union, the Diploma Engineers Union, and other employee organisations. The meeting also decided that if the accused are not arrested within two days, all offices in the State, from the Nagar Panchayat to the State Secretariat, will boycott work starting February 25. After the meeting, the president of the State Teachers’ Union, Ram Singh Chauhan, said that the meeting unanimously decided that all officers and employees of the education department would observe a complete strike on Monday and Tuesday. He said that a decision was also taken to request the State’s Chief Secretary to issue a special operating procedure for the …

ICC T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe supporters plead for financial support for attending games in India | Cricket News

ICC T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe supporters plead for financial support for attending games in India | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 22, 2026 04:05 PM IST The vibrant and colourful Zimbabwe fans were one of the great features of the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup, as they cheered for their side that upset established powers Australia and Sri Lanka to stay unbeaten. But as the side makes the trip across the Palk Straits to India for their Super Eights fixtures, they may not have too many backing them from the stands. The reason is a very basic one: money. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The Zimbabwe fans have suffered a lot over the last couple of decades and most of them may have been pleasantly surprised at what their team managed to achieve in Colombo. They may not have expected their team to get out of their group – that too as toppers – and haven’t made their arrangements for the next stage of the competition. Requests have subsequently been made to business houses to ensure that there is at least some Zimbabwean representation in the stands in Mumbai, Chennai and …

‘It seems Indian fans were angrier than Dutch supporters’

‘It seems Indian fans were angrier than Dutch supporters’

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4 min readUpdated: Feb 9, 2026 09:10 PM IST The Netherlands’ Max O’Dowd got first-hand experience of the bitter India-Pakistan rivalry after he dropped Faheem Ashraf at a crucial juncture of the tournament opener. The fielding lapse, which helped Salman Ali Agha’s team to scrape home from a tricky situation, gave a new meaning to the saying ‘It’s not enough that I succeed, others must fail.’ Pakistan, who were cruising in Colombo at one stage, seemingly self-destructed in the chase of 148 and were 119/7 after 18 overs, needing 29 off 12 balls. After Ashraf hit the first ball of the 19th over bowled by Logan van Beek for six, a full toss was bashed straight down O’Dowd’s throat at long-off, but the Dutch opener grassed the chance. Ashraf then settled the matter by smashing two sixes and a four off the next four balls, before hitting the winning boundary with three balls to spare. O’Dowd was gutted to have let his team down and let go the opportunity for a monumental upset, but his …

Ajit Pawar death: Huge crowds of supporters, top leaders reach Pune

Ajit Pawar death: Huge crowds of supporters, top leaders reach Pune

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Huge crowds of supporters and top leaders from Maharashtra arrived in Pune on Wednesday following the tragic death of deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash near Baramati. Pune was on Wednesday evening seen preparing for Ajit Pawar`s funeral on Thursday. The city saw a steady flow of party workers and political leaders who gathered to pay their respects and offer condolences at party offices in state. A huge crowd also gathered at Vidya Pratishthan in Pune to pay their last respects to Ajit Pawar. Mourners, including party workers and supporters, lined the roads to pay respects to the departed leader. Floral tributes and wreaths were laid, and many people were seen breaking down in tears as they offered prayers. Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra’s politics, was being remembered for his long-standing public service, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembering him as a leader with grassroots connections. The state government has announced a period of mourning, with several leaders expected to attend the funeral proceedings later in the day. VIDEO | Baramati: …

Supporters Of Congress Leader, Another MLA Clash In Karnataka’s Ballari; One Killed | India News

Supporters Of Congress Leader, Another MLA Clash In Karnataka’s Ballari; One Killed | India News

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Last Updated:January 01, 2026, 23:15 IST Police have stepped up security in the area to prevent any further escalation. Minor injuries were reported on both sides and shots were fired in the air. (Representative image) Tension gripped Karnataka’s Ballari district after a dispute erupted over the installation of a banner ahead of the unveiling of a Valmiki statue. According to reports, Congress workers attempting to put up the banner were confronted by rival groups, triggering a heated argument. Supporters of Nara Bharath Reddy and Gali Janardhan Reddy allegedly clashed, with the confrontation escalating into pushing, shoving and stone-pelting. Minor injuries were reported on both sides and shots were fired in the air, further heightening tensions. Police have stepped up security in the area to prevent any further escalation. Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: January 01, 2026, 23:15 IST News india Supporters Of Congress Leader, Another MLA Clash In Karnataka’s Ballari; One Killed Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. …

15 injured after supporters of BJD leader, independent MLA clash in Odisha’s Jajpur

15 injured after supporters of BJD leader, independent MLA clash in Odisha’s Jajpur

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At least 15 people were injured, five of them seriously, in a clash between supporters of an Independent MLA and a BJD leader in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Sunday, police said. The injured were admitted to the Dharmasala Community Health Centre, and later, five of them were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, they said.(Unsplash/Representational) Several vehicles, including bikes and cars, were vandalised in the clash in the farmhouse of BJD leader and former Dharmasala MLA Pranab Kumar Balabantray near Panturi under Jenapur police limits in the district, the police said. The injured were admitted to the Dharmasala Community Health Centre, and later, five of them were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, they said. Over 30 BJD workers, including some women, said to be the supporters of Balabantray, were having a feast at the farmhouse. Around 50 supporters of Independent MLA from Dharmasala Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo barged into the farmhouse with lethal weapons and attacked the BJD workers without any provocation, leaving 15 of them injured, five of …

2 BJP, NCP(SP) supporters get civil custody, barred from Vidhan Bhavan

2 BJP, NCP(SP) supporters get civil custody, barred from Vidhan Bhavan

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 The Maharashtra Legislature’s Privileges Committee on Friday recommended two days of “civil custody” for two supporters of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislators, and barred them from entering the Vidhan Bhavan premises for their involvement in a scuffle during the monsoon session, news agency PTI reported. The committee proposed a complete ban on the entry of the two men — Nitin Deshmukh and Sarjerao Takale — into the Vidhan Bhavan complexes in both Mumbai and Nagpur for the remainder of the current assembly’s tenure, which runs until 2029. Committee chairperson and Shiv Sena legislator Narendra Bhondekar informed the assembly that the decision was made after reviewing video footage of the altercation that took place inside the Mumbai Vidhan Bhavan complex during the July monsoon session. “The committee verified the facts and the sequence of events before finalising the action,” he said. The report tabled in the House noted that Deshmukh, a supporter of NCP(SP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jitendra Awhad, and Takale, a supporter of BJP …

More than Rs 3,77, 500 for a FIFA World Cup ticket: Supporters cry foul at ‘monumental betrayal’ | Football News

More than Rs 3,77, 500 for a FIFA World Cup ticket: Supporters cry foul at ‘monumental betrayal’ | Football News

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A FIFA World Cup comes once every four years and ticket prices for next year’s edition in North America are likely to burn a hole in fans’ pockets. Tickets in the ‘supporters value’ tier for matches in the United States, Mexico and Canada next June-July are priced at $4,185 (more than Rs 3,77,500). It is a monumental increase from the price of the cheapest tickets at the last edition in Qatar in 2022 – a little over $600 (less than Rs 55,000). Fans group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has called the pricing strategy ‘extortionate’ and called on FIFA to stop ticket sales immediately. They called it “a monumental betrayal of the tradition of the World Cup, ignoring the contribution of supporters to the spectacle it is”. In a departure from recent tournaments, group stage games are being priced based on their attractiveness, rather than at a flat rate, BBC Sport reports. Official supporters’ groups get about 4,000 tickets for each game. All other tickets are allocated through the random ballot process, other than those held …