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New cases of Nipah virus (NiV) have emerged in West Bengal, India, raising concerns in Asian countries. Five people have been confirmed infected in the state so far, including a doctor and a nurse. In response,

The India Today–CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) 2026 survey revealed that Mamata Banerjee's TMC is likely to repeat its performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

Nearly 30 BJP functionaries from Delhi have already been deputed to West Bengal and are expected to camp there until the polls.

The West Bengal government on Thursday informed the Election Commission that the transfer of three IAS officers involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state was carried out due to “excessive workload” and to ensure smooth functioning of administration,

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 15 IAS officers, including West Bengal Home Secretary Jagdeesh Prasad Meena, and 10 IPS officers from the state as Central Election Observers for the five poll-bound states,