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For decades, elections in West Bengal have carried a grim footnote - political violence, often resulting in deaths and serious injuries. From the turbulent years of the late 1960s to the fiercely contested multi-party battles of the present, control over territory and the exclusion of rivals have shaped the state's electoral culture. But the 2026 Assembly elections have delivered an unprecedented shift: zero reported murders and no serious injuries, marking a significant break from this violent past. The Numbers That Defined Bengal's Poll Violence Over the past two decades, every major election cycle has seen deaths. -2006 Assembly polls: 5 deaths -2008 Panchayat polls: 45 -2009 Lok Sabha polls: 15 -2011 Assembly polls: 17 -2013 Panchayat polls: 20 -2014 Lok Sabha polls: 7 -2016 Assembly polls: 8 -2018 Panchayat polls: 75 (one of the deadliest elections) -2019 Lok Sabha polls: 12 -2021 Assembly polls: 17 -2023 Panchayat polls: 57 -2024 Lok Sabha polls: 6 ...

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday. MI handed a debut cap to leg-spinner Raghu Sharma. Rohit Sharma, who is currently recovering after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the tournament, continues to stay on the sidelines. On the other hand, CSK's MS Dhoni, who is progressing in his recovery from a persistent calf injury, also misses out on the game. "We're gonna bat first," said Mumbai Indians captain Hardik as the coin landed in his favour during the toss. "Looks like a good track. The way we batted in the last game, we want to give another opportunity to our batters to score runs. We have to play our best cricket and see what happens. The mood has been good, it's been challenging. We have to fight. It's about playing for pride as well. Play good cricket overall. In 40 overs, we've lost game in 2-3 over...

The BJP's description of Diamond Harbour, the Lok Sabha constituency of Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, as the "Lyari of Bengal" has earned a sharp clapback from the ruling party in the state. Accusing the BJP of attempts at "otherisation", the Trinamool Congress alleged that the party is treating the state with contempt and hatred. Lyari, in Pakistan's Karachi, has entered the consciousness of the average Indian as a hotbed of crime syndicates, gang wars and espionage after its portrayal in the blockbuster movie 'Dhurandhar'. The Falta Assembly seat in the Diamond Harbour area made headlines earlier this week after IPS officer and "encounter specialist" Ajay Pal Sharma, also known as 'Singham' , warned  Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan and others of strict action if they engage in "mischief". Khan responded with a movie reference of his own, saying, "If he is Singham, I am Pushpa...

Hours after Iran sent a fresh proposal for talks with the United States to end the war, President Donald Trump evaded a question on Friday about striking Iran again. While Trump was speaking to reporters in Washington, a reporter asked him, "Are you considering new strikes on Iran?" The Republican leader stepped back and said, "Why would I tell you that?" essentially ending the conversation. Earlier, Trump had said that he was "not satisfied" with the new Iranian negotiating proposal.  REPORTER: "Are you considering new strikes on Iran?" @POTUS : "Why would I tell you that?" pic.twitter.com/dABwCJU05h — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 1, 2026 "At this moment I'm not satisfied with what they're offering," Trump told reporters, laying blame for the stalled talks with Iran due to "tremendous discord" within its leadership. He added that negotiations were ongoing but inconsistent. "The...

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered a rare failure in IPL 2026 on Friday, being dismissed for just 4 in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) game against Delhi Capitals (DC). DC's New Zealand speedster Kyle Jamieson delivered an excellent yorker to leave Sooryavanshi with no answer. Jamieson celebrated the wicket in an aggressive manner, clapping his hands fiercely in front of Sooryavanshi and giving the 15-year-old an explosive send-off. However, his reaction was met with mixed reaction on social media, with many criticising him for it. The celebration of Kyle Jamieson after dismissing Vaibhav Suryavanshi . pic.twitter.com/s6Otq9Uu0X — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 1, 2026 Calm down Jamieson, he is just 15 y/o pic.twitter.com/RtvBMwBYXS — Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) May 1, 2026 Kyle Jamieson Celebration against 15 Years Old Kid — Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) May 1, 2026 Kyle Jamieson..relax..he is 15. Calm down with your send off. Speaks a lot about your fragile ego that...

A vintage Virat Kohli was on display when Royal Challengers Bengaluru were fielding against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 game at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday. GT skipper Shubman Gill got off to a terrific start in the chase of 155 against RCB. He smashed veteran pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Josh Hazlewood all around the park in the first two overs of Powerplay. Gill hit the Indian fast bowler for a four and six in the very first over of the innings, and then smashed the ace Australian pacer for three overs and two sixes in the following over. RCB looked completely clueless as their bowlers found no way to stop him. Eventually, Bhuvneshwar provided RCB the much-needed relief as Gill smashed the ball into the hands of Kohli at cover. The RCB star followed the wicket with a furious celebration. A vintage Kohli took the catch, gave a stare to Gill and then banged the ball on the floor with a loud roar. Watch here: Vintage #ViratKohli energy! KING catche...

Following the completion of the final phase of voting in the West Bengal Assembly elections , several pollsters have released exit poll projections that show a divided picture of the likely outcome. Some surveys forecast a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while others suggest that the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will retain power.  One prominent agency, however, has so far remained silent. In an interview with NDTV, Pradeep Gupta, founder of Axis My India, said his organisation may not release exit poll data for West Bengal on Thursday if it does not obtain a sufficiently representative sample. "See, the method of Axis My India is talking to people face to face. And when we tried to talk after the first phase, about 60-70 per cent of the people had their lips sealed. They were not even ready to say yes or no," Gupta told NDTV. "No one is ready to talk to anyone in the context of elections. So, as long as our sample is...

Exit polls for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election point to a commanding return for the DMK-led alliance, but one projection for actor Vijay's TVK has emerged as the defining variable in a contest that may yet defy precedent. While most exit polls converge on a DMK-led victory, the Axis My India projection has shifted the center of gravity of the conversation by placing Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the 98 to 120 seat range. LIVE UPDATES That estimate, if borne out, would not only disrupt the immediate electoral outcome but force a reassessment of what constitutes a breakthrough in Tamil Nadu politics. To understand the scale of that claim, it must be placed against history. The DMK's landmark 1967 victory delivered roughly 138 seats in a 234-member Assembly and installed the party in power. But that win came after years of organizational buildup and electoral participation dating back to the 1950s.  A decade later, in 1977, M G Ramachandran's AIADMK secur...

A poultry farm owner in Uttar Pradesh has filed a police complaint after 140 chickens died at his farm, alleging that the cause was loud music from a DJ system used during a wedding procession that passed nearby on the night of April 25. The incident occurred in UP's Sultanpur district. On the fateful night, the wedding procession for the daughter of local resident Babban Vishwakarma moved through the village. The procession had come from Ram Bhadra Purva in the Kudwar area and included a DJ playing music at high volume.  Sabir Ali, who operates Sabir Ali Poultry Farm located near the village, stated that the procession passed in front of his farm around 9:30 PM. According to his account, the intense noise from the DJ caused panic among the chickens. He said the birds could not tolerate the sound and 140 of them died as a result. In his complaint to the police, Sabir Ali described the sound as high-decibel and said it frightened the poultry, leading directly to the deaths. ...

PSG vs Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League Semifinal : Holders Paris Saint-Germain take on six-time champions Bayern Munich in a high-octane, first-leg semifinal clash of the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes. Defending champions PSG, who won their first title last year, outclassed Liverpool 4-0 in the quarterfinals, while Bayern-who last won Europe's premier club competition in 2021-edged out 15-time champions Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate. Both PSG and Bayern have netted 38 goals in the competition this season. The German giants defeated the Parisians 2-1 when the sides met in the group stage earlier this season.  PSG vs Bayern Munich LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch When will the PSG vs Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League match take place? The PSG vs Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League match will take place on Wednesday, April 29 (IST). Where will the PSG vs Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League match...

Love, reflection, and a bit of honesty - that's Aamir Khan for you right now. The Bollywood star is opening up about his past, his regrets, and where his heart stands today.  In a recent chat with Navbharat Times , Aamir got candid about his relationships, his children, and why he finally feels "complete" with girlfriend Gauri Spratt. Aamir Khan Opens Up About His Personal Life Aamir Khan shared that he is in a happy space with his partner, Gauri Spratt, and feels grateful for her presence in his life. "I am very lucky that I met Gauri, and our relationship started together. She is great, I feel at peace with her. Although my relationship with (ex-wives) Kiran (Rao) and Reena (Dutta) was also very deep, but things didn't work out. When you asked, I felt that I am very blessed that Gauri entered my life. We are very happy together. Mujhe lagta hai ab mai jaake mukammal hua hu (I feel complete today)," he shared. The actor also reflected on his personal ...

Filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar has opened up about the long-delayed third instalment of the Don franchise, stating that the project still holds strong creative importance for him.  His last directorial outing in the series was Don 2 , which featured Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. Over the past few months, speculation around Don 3 has continued, with the most recent development being Ranveer Singh stepping away from the project after initially being linked to the lead role. In a recent interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India , Farhan Akhtar admitted that the past few years have been particularly challenging, adding that he has learnt to "expect the unexpected".  He further explained, "Nothing can be taken for granted till you actually have it on film," highlighting the uncertainties surrounding large-scale productions. Despite the delays and setbacks, Farhan Akhtar subtly made it clear that the film is far from being shelved. He des...

US First Lady Melania Trump lashed out Monday at comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a joke likening her to an "expectant widow," a jibe with eerie resonance after a shooting at a dinner attended by Donald Trump. Even though Kimmel made the remark in a monologue days ago, right-wing commentators who support Trump have resurrected it to call for the head of the talk show host. Administration officials say a gunman who tried to storm a media gala dinner with a shotgun Saturday night in Washington was apparently targeting Trump and other administration officials. Security officers subdued the man after an exchange of gunfire. In the aftermath of the drama, right-wing critics claimed that Democrats criticizing Trump were responsible for fueling extremism -- even though the president himself has repeatedly broken precedents with violent invective against opponents, the media, the courts and immigrants. As a prominent late-night comedy host, Kimmel has been at the heart of the debate o...