Tamil Nadu polls: Megastar Kamal Haasan to contest from Coimbatore South seat
Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan will make his electoral debut in the upcoming Assembly election in Tamil Nadu scheduled to take place in April 6, he is likely to contest from Coimbatore South constituency.
Mar 12, 2021, 15:24 PM IST
CBI summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's kin for questioning in coal scam on March 15
The Central Bureaus of Investigation (CBI) has summoned the brother-in-law of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on March 15 in connection with an illegal coal-mining case, officials said on Friday.
Mar 12, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
TMC to hold two-hour-long silent protest against 'attack' on Mamata Banerjee today
Members of Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday (March 11) announced that the party would hold a two-hour-long 'silent protest' tomorrow.
Mar 12, 2021, 07:57 AM IST
Suvendu Adhikari to file nomination from Nandigram today, Smriti Irani, Dharmendra Pradhan, Mithun Chakraborty to be present
The battle for Nandigram has become a prestige issue for Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari and the presence of top Modi government ministers during the latter’s nomination filing further underlines the significance attached to the Nandigram seat.
Mar 12, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
First image of Mamata Banerjee's injury surfaces, X-Ray reveals fracture
The X-ray of the injured left foot shows a crack near the ankle indicating a fracture.
Mar 11, 2021, 20:09 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee injury: Parliamentary delegation of TMC to meet EC in Delhi on March 12
A Parliamentary delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) will meet Election Commission in Delhi on March 12 to talk about the 'attack' on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram on Wednesday night.
Mar 11, 2021, 17:33 PM IST
Veteran actor Senthil joins BJP ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election
Senthil has acted with all major Tamil stars and is known across generations for his comedy roles as a part of the hit duo Goundamani-Senthil. He, however, hasn't been very active in the cinema industry in recent years.
Mar 11, 2021, 17:06 PM IST
Had it happened in Gujarat, it would be another Godhra: Madan Mitra on Mamata's injury
A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained injuries in an 'attack' on her while she was in Nandigram on Wednesday night, Trinamool Congress leader Madan Mitra claimed had a sititing chief minister in any other state been attacked the outcome would have been disastrous.
Mar 11, 2021, 15:51 PM IST
Please be calm, urges ‘injured’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after Nandigram incident
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is undergoing treatment at a state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata following the alleged attack on her in Nandigram, issued a video statement from the hospital on Thursday (March 11).
Mar 11, 2021, 15:00 PM IST
Kolkata police registers case in Nandigram attack on Mamata Banerjee, TMC says EC must take responsibility
A delegation of Trinamool Congress on Thursday met the Election Commission and slammed it for failing to provide security to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was injured during the election campaign in Nandigram. The TMC leaders said that the EC can’t shun responsibility as it is in charge of the law and order situation in the poll-bound West Bengal.
Mar 11, 2021, 13:59 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee stable, more tests to be conducted; TMC leaders to meet EC over Nandigram attack on West Bengal CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained injuries on her left leg and waist as she fell on the ground after she was allegedly pushed by unknown miscreants while campaigning for assembly elections in Nandigram.
Mar 11, 2021, 11:39 AM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee suffers leg injury during Nandigram campaign, alleges BJP behind attack- In pics
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was allegedly pushed by 4-5 men while campaigning for state assembly elections in Nandigram, has suffered severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot, right shoulder, forearm and neck, a senior doctor of the state-run SSKM hospital said in a medical bulletin issued late Wednesday night.
Mar 11, 2021, 10:14 AM IST
BJP says attack on Mamata Banerjee a ‘political drama’, Congress calls it ‘tactic to gain sympathy’
The incident triggered a security scare as the Chief Minister gets Z-plus protection. Mamata Banerjee, who was supposed to stay the night in Nandigram in the Purba Medinipur district, was rushed back to Kolkata, around 130 km away, through a green corridor.
Mar 11, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee suffers severe bone injuries after alleged Nandigram attack, kept under observation
The SSKM Hospital has said that a team consisting one cardiologist, an endocrinologist, a general surgery doctor, an orthopedist and a medical doctor has been constituted to monitor Bengal CM's health. Mamata Banerjee sustained injuries on her left leg and waist as she fell on the ground after she was allegedly pushed by unknown miscreants while campaigning for assembly elections in Nandigram.
Mar 11, 2021, 07:01 AM IST
West Bengal Assembly election 2021: Mithun Chakraborty gets 'Y+' VIP security cover by Centre
The Centre on Wednesday accorded 'Y+' VIP security cover to popular Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty who recently joined the BJP.
Mar 10, 2021, 23:32 PM IST
'Democratic process can blossom only with peace and harmony,' says West Bengal Governor after Banerjee attacked in Nandigram
The Governor said he called Banerjee to enquire about her health following the incident and also sought an update from the security in-charge of the chief minister
Mar 10, 2021, 22:53 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021: Kamal Haasan releases Makkal Needhi Maiam's first list of 70 candidates
Haasan said he would continue to be a firm defender of the freedom of language, speech and culture
Mar 10, 2021, 19:35 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly polls: Mamata Banerjee pushed in Nandigram, injures foot
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who was in Nandigram to file her election nomination reportedly injured her foot while she was on campaign.
Mar 10, 2021, 18:49 PM IST
Puducherry Assembly election: NDA going ahead with full coordination to win polls, says BJP
The NDA, comprising AINRC AIADMK and the BJP, is going ahead with a clear vision and in full coordination to romp home in the April 6 Assembly elections here, BJP in-charge of Puducherry Nirmal Kumar Surana said on Wednesday.
Mar 10, 2021, 18:21 PM IST
West Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda, MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta join BJP
West Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda and Tehatta MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta joined the BJP on Wednesday after being denied nominations for the assembly polls by the Trinamool Congress. Hansda, the Minister of State for North Bengal Development, joined the BJP in presence of its state president Dilip Ghosh.
Mar 10, 2021, 17:50 PM IST
