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April 25, 2026 8:42 AM

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EC Says No Repoll Recommended in Any Polling Stations in West Bengal

The Election Commission has said no repoll has been recommended in any of the 44,376 polling stations in West Bengal where voting was held during the first phase on Thursday, indicating largely peaceful conduct of the exercise. According to the Commission, the polling process was completed without a...

April 24, 2026 9:12 PM

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Manipur: 3 killed in fresh clash between communities in Ukhrul district

In Manipur, the Ukhrul district has witnessed a fresh clash between communities, as three people died in a gunfight today. According to the police report, the incident took place between Sinakeithel and Mullom villages in the Ukhrul district this evening. Our correspondent reports that additional se...

April 24, 2026 8:54 PM

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Campaigning in full swing for second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal

In West Bengal, campaigning has reached its peak ahead of the second and final phase of Assembly elections on the 29th April, covering 142 constituencies.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies in Panihati and Baruipur today. He accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of corruption, infiltra...

April 24, 2026 8:25 PM

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West Bengal: Analysts cite SIR, security and anti-incumbency for record turnout

West Bengal has set a historic benchmark in Indian democracy. In the first phase of the 2026 Assembly Elections held yesterday, the state recorded an unprecedented voter turnout of nearly 93 per cent, the highest since independence. Analysts say several factors contributed to this extraordinary surg...