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Did the SIR with its deletions and active disenfranchisement of over 27 lakh voters propel the BJP to power in West Bengal? This is the question that is dominating the political debate

YAMINI AIYAR

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Second-hand smoke exposure is recognised as a major hazard in China, and the country has been making serious efforts to ban smoking in public. But the Chinese are the world’s greatest smokers

NEHA SAHAY

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The police have swung into action: bulldozers have been banned in victory rallies; senior officials have warned that stern action will be taken against security personnel who fail to act against political violence

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

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Mr Singh had said that terrorism has neither religion nor country. His comments — unsurprisingly — drew outrage from many online warriors, some analysts, and sections of the political class

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

In pictures: Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal stun at ‘Kartavya’ trailer launch event

Directed by 'Bhakshak' helmer Pulkit, the upcoming thriller is set to premiere on Netflix on May 15

Two Indian crew members onboard luxury cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak

Nobody could imagine that an election could be manipulated like this

Filmmaker Raj Chakrabarty steps away from politics after West Bengal poll defeat

UAE air defences intercept Iranian attack after Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Injured driver’s kin seeks justice, tougher law and order after Suvendu’s aide murder

Bengal tops crimes by foreigners among states in 2024 according to latest NCRB report

Amazon Web Services works to restore cooling at Virginia data centre after outage hits services

Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi dissolves West Bengal legislative assembly effective from May 7

Amit Shah reaches Kolkata ahead of BJP legislature party meeting, Bengal govt swearing-in

BJP links Adhikari aide murder to TMC ‘khela hobe’ politics; Rath cremated in his village

Chandranath Rath would have still been alive had he not been my aide: Suvendu Adhikari

New government back to Writers’ Building? Saffron at red gates

CPM-led Left Front returns to Assembly after five years, vote share stays above 5%

Yes, a 'Loot', but of a promise — what Bengal 2026 verdict means for Mamata Banerjee

The saffron storm: Decoding the BJP’s historic Bengal victory

A rare split among chimpanzees turns into a long running war

Arvid Lindblad looks ‘forward to bringing a bit of India back to the F1 grid’

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Vijay's Government Bid Hits Roadblock Over Governor’s Unusual Demand

Mahua Moitra Faces TMC Chor, Jai Shree Ram Slogans, Claims Harassment On Flight

Israel Accused of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon: Why is It Controversial?

“3 Lakh Central Forces Were Sent to West Bengal”: Akhilesh Yadav on Chandranath Rath’s Death

EXPLAINED | How Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath Was Gunned Down in West Bengal

“Punjab Is Different”: AAP’s Sanjay Singh Accuses BJP of Politicising Jalandhar Blast

Suvendu Adhikari Calls Personal Assistant's Death Result of TMC's "Mahajungle Raj"

BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari's Assistant Shot Dead Near Kolkata, TMC Condemns

President's Rule in Bengal? Mamata's Refusal to Resign Leaves Crisis Door Open

Bulldozer With BJP Flag Seen Razing Structures in Kolkata's New Market — What Unfolded

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For bread alone: The many lives of the street-side ruti in Kolkata amid rising costs

Because machines have no stories to tell: A woman’s harvest and its worth in melodies

Little boxes of tradition, not ticky tacky: Jaitly's push to revive the 'gamchha'

Human in the Loop: Calcutta votes in three days, but the voter is reduced to a caricature

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WB Madhyamik result 2026 announced: 86.83% pass, Avirup Bhadra emerges as topper

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50-second operation, then dead end: Imprint of gang in Adhikari aide murder

Amit Shah reaches Kolkata ahead of BJP legislature party meeting, Bengal govt swearing-in

BJP landslide sparks the lotus wave; garlands and bouquets made with party symbol

Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first space-tech unicorn after funding boost

Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur-starrer ‘Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha’ now streaming on OTT

Where to give your mom a flavour-forward treat in Kolkata this Mother’s Day

Seven-year-old from Santoshpur treks to Annapurna Base Camp with brother, parents

Ripe papaya versus raw papaya: Which one is better for your health?

Mother’s Day 2026: Handmade gift ideas from the ’gram for the big day

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No terror sanctuary is safe: India fires warning to Pak on Operation Sindoor anniversary

How Bangladesh crisis and border fears helped BJP redraw Bengal’s political battle

India asks Bangla to expedite illegal immigrant verification amid border row

Supreme Court flags tyranny of majority during Election Commission law hearing

Students protest closure of Shopian seminary after UAPA action in Kashmir

Kerala Congress allies back VD Satheesan for CM as Venugopal gains support

Gunned down for revenge: Mother, Chandranath's body reaches home for last rites

Alarm bells ring in Islampur after murder of Suvendu’s PA, car ads raise concern

BGPM president Anit Thapa to hold 'peace march' on May 14 to counter gherao call

Nobody could imagine that an election could be manipulated like this

BJP landslide sparks the lotus wave; garlands and bouquets made with party symbol

Jalpaiguri TMC leader arrested for ‘assault’, ‘bullying’ of woman, later granted bail

Calcutta High Court refuses stay on Tata Motors Singur compensation payout

Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first space-tech unicorn after funding boost

Centre plans Coal India stake sale worth Rs 10,000 crore through offer-for-sale route

Samsung crosses trillion-dollar valuation as AI chip demand boosts earnings

India faces gold import disruption as customs delays hit banks for five weeks

Indian companies commit $1.1 billion to US across several sectors; 1,500 jobs expected

About 40 passengers left ship hit by Hantavirus outbreak at island of St. Helena

Bangladesh seeks China’s backing for Teesta river project, raising concerns over India ties

New York judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note from court records

CDC tracks US travellers on cruise ship linked to deadly hantavirus outbreak

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