Party-wise vote share trends in West Bengal Assembly elections and what they mean for TMC and BJP
Assembly elections in West Bengal are just a few weeks away, and that calls for a deep dive into the state’s political landscape, which has undergone a major transformation over the past elections. Data from the Election Commission of India for the 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections show how voter support and seat distribution have shifted among major parties, reshaping the state’s electoral competition.
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‘Another act of aggression’: India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan
India hit out at Pakistan’s recent air strikes inside Afghanistan, calling them an “act of aggression” that led to civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. The response came after reports that the strikes killed at least 16 civilians and injured 15 others.
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Kuldeep Yadav gets married to girlfriend Vanshika Singh in Mussoorie, Chahal shares pics
India cricketer Kuldeep Yadav got married today to his longtime girlfriend and fiance, Vanshika Singh, in a grand, lavish ceremony in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The wedding was orginally slated to happen in November 2025 but had to be postponed due to Kuldeep’s international commitments.
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Consumers with piped gas connections won’t get LPG cylinder as Centre amends key rule | Details
Keeping in view the global disruption in gas and oil shipping due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Centre has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order to prohibit domestic LPG connections and refills for households that already have a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection.
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Iran rejects US’ Mojtaba Khamenei is ‘disfigured’ claim, says ‘no issues with new Supreme Leader’
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed speculation about the health of the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying there are no problems with his condition, reports say. The clarification came after reports and comments from a senior US official earlier this week suggested the Iranian leader might have been injured or in poor health. Iranian officials have now rejected those claims, insisting the Supreme Leader is fine.
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Aamir Khan film that is still undefeatable at box office; Dhurandhar, Pushpa 2 and Jawan had to bend the knee
Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, has not only entertained audiences through his films but has also redefined the very essence of acting and storytelling. Over the past several decades, he has delivered films that, while becoming box-office hits, have also compelled society to pause and reflect on pertinent issues. On Saturday, March 14, the actor is celebrating his 61st birthday, prompting fans and celebrities alike to pour in their wishes and congratulations.
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Meta removes end-to-end encryption from Instagram messaging: What it means for users?
Instagram, a popular video and photo-sharing platform, has announced that it is pulling the plug on its end-to-end encrypted messaging feature. The update will roll out on May 8, 2026, and you will not be able to use encrypted chats on the app. Meta confirmed the news in a recent blog post, saying those extra-private conversations are going away.
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Jasprit Bumrah is Usman Tariq of fast bowlers: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed makes bizarre comparison
Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed sparked a massive debate today, calling Jasprit Bumrah ‘the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers’. He was the joint-leading wicket-taker of the recently T20 World Cup during India’s triump, accounting for 14 wickets, the same as Varun Chakaravarthy. Comparing Bumrah to Tariq is unusual as the latter finished with only 10 wickets to his name in five innings.
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Two vessels with 92,700 metric tonnes LPG from Iran to dock in India by March 17, panic buying on rise: Centre
Two India-bound vessels carrying 92,700 metric tonnes have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz off the Iranian coast and are scheduled to dock by March 16-17, the Centre said on Saturday, adding that the “LPG remains a matter of concern at this time” for the government, but no dry outs have been reported at any distribution centre. The government also noted a sharp rise in panic booking among the people amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia which has disrupted oil and gas supply chain across the world.
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TMC disrespected President, tribals; their reign coming to an end: PM Modi fires off poll bugle in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress during a massive rally in Kolkata, saying the party could not accept the honour of President Droupadi Murmu. Addressing supporters at the conclusion of the BJP’s Parivartan Yatra campaign, PM Modi said the state government had disrespected the President during her recent visit to Bengal.
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