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Statutory process in place to segregate postal ballots; EVM strong rooms sealed: DEO Smita Pandey

North Kolkata District Election Officer (DEO) Smita Pandey detailed the statutory process being followed for handling postal ballots, emphasising that strict procedures are in place to ensure proper segregation and security in…

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India May 1, 2026 · 6:06 am

Calcutta HC rejects TMC plea against ECI order over Central staff deployment on vote counting day

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday rejected a TMC plea challenging the Election Commission of India's directive to deploy central government and…

India May 1, 2026 · 5:13 am

“TMC is certainly wiped out of West Bengal, Mamata is now ex-CM”: BJP MP Saumitra Khan

As TMC leaders held a sit-in protest on Thursday in front of the strong room outside Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, BJP…

India May 1, 2026 · 5:02 am

“Not an exact poll”: AIMIM’s Waris Pathan rejects pollsters’ prediction on Bengal elections

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Thursday said exit polls are not "exact polls" and that people should wait for the counting day,…

India May 1, 2026 · 4:41 am

No CCTV was turned off, counting will be 100% neat: West Bengal CEO rejects TMC’s claim

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Thursday reiterated that EVMs strong rooms are "safe and secure" in response to…

India May 1, 2026 · 4:23 am

Telangana: Fire breaks out at scrap shop in Hyderabad, dousing operations underway

A fire broke out at a scrap shop at Bahadurpura Cross Road here, officials said.

India May 1, 2026 · 3:28 am

Sushasan Tihar 2026: Good Governance Festival in Chhattisgarh begins on Friday; statewide campaign from May 1 to June 10

In order to ensure swift and effective resolution of public grievances, the Government of Chhattisgarh is launching the Sushasan Tihar Good Governance…