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Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections
Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.
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Rare Earth Corridors, Rail And Freight: Budget Takeaways For Poll-Bound States
The expected big-ticket announcements ahead of crucial elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam may not have happened, but the Union Budget 2026 still had several proposals targeted at these states.
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"A Humpty Dumpty Budget": Mamata Banerjee Jabs Centre
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee used a popular nursery rhyme to take a swipe at the Centre, labelling the Bugdet a 'Humpty Dumpty Budget.'
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Inside Arijit Singh's Hometown Restaurant In Bengal, Where Meals Are For Rs 40
Heshel, Arijit Singh's family-run restaurant in Murshidabad, serves affordable Indian meals priced as low as Rs 40 to support local communities.
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No Rajya Sabha Innings Yet For New BJP Boss Nitin Nabin. This Is Why
Nitin Nabin took charge as the BJP's new National President Tuesday morning 24 hours ago and is already at work. The first decisions included appointing the party's in-charge and co-in-charge for the Kerala Assembly election later this year, as a
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This Shop In West Bengal Still Sells Parathas For Rs 1, Internet Calls It "Sheer Kindness"
In Hooghly, West Bengal, a humble shop still sells parathas for just Rs 1, keeping a 30-year-old tradition alive despite rising costs. A viral Instagram video has captured this heartwarming story of kindness and legacy.
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Vivek Agnihotri's 'Bengal Files' Kolkata Trailer Cancelled, He Says...
Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who is gearing up for his upcoming directorial 'The Bengal Files', hit a roadblock on Saturday in Kolkata.
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West Bengal Government Tables Rs 3.89 Lakh Crore Budget In Pre-Poll Year
The TMC government of West Bengal on Wednesday tabled a Rs 3.89-lakh crore budget for 2025-26.
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Bengal Assembly To Pass Bill Proposing Hefty Fine For Spitting Tobacco In Public
Tough days are ahead for those who are habitual offenders in West Bengal of spitting chewing tobacco or pan masala in public places as a Bill will be introduced in the forthcoming Budget Assembly session with provisions for a hefty financial penalty.
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"3 Times Since...": Centre vs Trinamool Over Railway Budget For Bengal
West Bengal has been allocated Rs 13,955 crore for railways infrastructure in the Union Budget this year, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday.
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"Anti-People In Nature": Mamata Banerjee On Budget Move To Tax Insurance
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the BJP-led central government to withdraw GST on life and medical insurance premiums, saying that it adversely affects people's ability to take care of their vital needs.
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'For Sake Of State': Mamata Banerjee To Attend Niti Aayog Meeting
Deviating from the stand taken by her counterparts belonging to other parties in the INDIA alliance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she will attend the Niti Aayog on Saturday because it is in the interest of her state.
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Budget Session Updates: "Modi 3.0 Will Strength Foundation Of Viksit Bharat", Says PM In Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on Congress using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the INDIA bloc over seat-sharing.
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Mamata Banerjee To Skip Meeting On Simultaneous Polls In Delhi Due To State Budget
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said she would skip the meeting of the 'one nation one election' committee in New Delhi on Tuesday, citing engagements related to the upcoming state budget.
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Mamata Banerjee In Delhi Tomorrow To Attend Meeting On Simultaneous Polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit New Delhi on Monday after attending the inaugural day of the state budget session to attend the meeting of the 'one nation one election' committee slated for February 6.
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Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections
Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.
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Rare Earth Corridors, Rail And Freight: Budget Takeaways For Poll-Bound States
The expected big-ticket announcements ahead of crucial elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam may not have happened, but the Union Budget 2026 still had several proposals targeted at these states.
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"A Humpty Dumpty Budget": Mamata Banerjee Jabs Centre
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee used a popular nursery rhyme to take a swipe at the Centre, labelling the Bugdet a 'Humpty Dumpty Budget.'
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Inside Arijit Singh's Hometown Restaurant In Bengal, Where Meals Are For Rs 40
Heshel, Arijit Singh's family-run restaurant in Murshidabad, serves affordable Indian meals priced as low as Rs 40 to support local communities.
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No Rajya Sabha Innings Yet For New BJP Boss Nitin Nabin. This Is Why
Nitin Nabin took charge as the BJP's new National President Tuesday morning 24 hours ago and is already at work. The first decisions included appointing the party's in-charge and co-in-charge for the Kerala Assembly election later this year, as a
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This Shop In West Bengal Still Sells Parathas For Rs 1, Internet Calls It "Sheer Kindness"
In Hooghly, West Bengal, a humble shop still sells parathas for just Rs 1, keeping a 30-year-old tradition alive despite rising costs. A viral Instagram video has captured this heartwarming story of kindness and legacy.
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Vivek Agnihotri's 'Bengal Files' Kolkata Trailer Cancelled, He Says...
Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who is gearing up for his upcoming directorial 'The Bengal Files', hit a roadblock on Saturday in Kolkata.
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West Bengal Government Tables Rs 3.89 Lakh Crore Budget In Pre-Poll Year
The TMC government of West Bengal on Wednesday tabled a Rs 3.89-lakh crore budget for 2025-26.
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Bengal Assembly To Pass Bill Proposing Hefty Fine For Spitting Tobacco In Public
Tough days are ahead for those who are habitual offenders in West Bengal of spitting chewing tobacco or pan masala in public places as a Bill will be introduced in the forthcoming Budget Assembly session with provisions for a hefty financial penalty.
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"3 Times Since...": Centre vs Trinamool Over Railway Budget For Bengal
West Bengal has been allocated Rs 13,955 crore for railways infrastructure in the Union Budget this year, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday.
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"Anti-People In Nature": Mamata Banerjee On Budget Move To Tax Insurance
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged the BJP-led central government to withdraw GST on life and medical insurance premiums, saying that it adversely affects people's ability to take care of their vital needs.
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'For Sake Of State': Mamata Banerjee To Attend Niti Aayog Meeting
Deviating from the stand taken by her counterparts belonging to other parties in the INDIA alliance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she will attend the Niti Aayog on Saturday because it is in the interest of her state.
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Budget Session Updates: "Modi 3.0 Will Strength Foundation Of Viksit Bharat", Says PM In Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on Congress using West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on differences in the INDIA bloc over seat-sharing.
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Mamata Banerjee To Skip Meeting On Simultaneous Polls In Delhi Due To State Budget
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday said she would skip the meeting of the 'one nation one election' committee in New Delhi on Tuesday, citing engagements related to the upcoming state budget.
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Mamata Banerjee In Delhi Tomorrow To Attend Meeting On Simultaneous Polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit New Delhi on Monday after attending the inaugural day of the state budget session to attend the meeting of the 'one nation one election' committee slated for February 6.
