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West Bengal: State in Eastern India
West Bengal is a state in the eastern portion of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal, along with a population of over 91 million inhabitants within an area of 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi) as of 2011. The population estimate as of 2023 is 102,552,787. West Bengal is the fourth-most populous and thirteenth-largest state by area in India, as well as the eighth-most populous country subdivision of the world. As a part of the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Sikkim and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata, the third-largest metropolis, and seventh largest city by population in India. West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, the coastal Sundarbans and the Bay of Bengal. The state's main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with the Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.

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LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News [Video]

LS Polls Phase 1 Polling: West Bengal records highest turnout as polling ends | Oneindia News

Polling in 102 parliamentary seats across 21 states and Union Territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections commenced at 7 am on April 19 and ended at 6 pm. Over 102 parliamentary..

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Violence Breaks Out in Bengal’s Murshidabad During Ram Navami Processions, BJP Demands Prob [Video]

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In Murshidabad, clashes erupted during a Ram Navami procession, leaving about 20 injured from stone pelting. Prohibitory orders were enforced under Section 144. Another incident involved a blast in..

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Poll Pulse Ep 6: Rahul Gandhi's Nostradamus Moment, Ram Navami, EC’s Action And More| Oneindia [Video]

Poll Pulse Ep 6: Rahul Gandhi's Nostradamus Moment, Ram Navami, EC’s Action And More| Oneindia

Today, on April 17, 2024, with 48 hours until the first voting phase, the campaign for 102 seats ends, marking a bustling day in politics. Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav took on BJP, predicting its..

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Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: Suspects stayed at Dream Guest House in Kolkata| Video | Oneindia

West Bengal: CCTV visuals from Dream Guest House in Kolkata, where the two prime suspects of The Rameswaram Cafe blast case stayed from 25th March to 28th March using fake identity. Both accused have..

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TMC MLA Warns BJP Voters Stressing Central Forces Will Leave, Video Goes Viral| Oneindia News [Video]

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A TMC MLA in West Bengal issued veiled threats to opposition voters, warning of consequences if they didn't support his party. Hamidur Rehman suggested that once central forces left after April 26,..

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NIA Team Attacked in West Bengal's East Midnapore Amid Blast Probe, Bricks Pelted| Oneindia News [Video]

NIA Team Attacked in West Bengal's East Midnapore Amid Blast Probe, Bricks Pelted| Oneindia News

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EC censures Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate over remarks against Mamata, Kangana | Oneindia [Video]

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On Monday, the Election Commission issued reprimands to BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for their comments concerning West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and actor..

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exclusive Interview with BJP Leader Nishith Pramanik | OneIndia News [Video]

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In an exclusive interview with Oneindia, Nishith Pramanik, a prominent BJP leader in Bengal, shares his hopes for the BJP in the 2024 elections. The discussion covers various topics, including the..

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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named six former Congress MLAs, disqualified from the House, as its candidates for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly bypolls. The BJP on Tuesday named its candidates..

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Former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan has embarked on a new journey, stepping into the realm of politics with the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Born in Vadodara, Gujarat, Yusuf has now found himself deeply..

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LS Polls 2024: Mahua Moitra to contest from Krishnanagar | Political journey | Oneindia [Video]

LS Polls 2024: Mahua Moitra to contest from Krishnanagar | Political journey | Oneindia

Mahua Moitra, recently expelled from Lok Sabha, has been nominated as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate for Krishnanagar. This announcement was made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's..

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Mamata Banerjee, TMC Chief and West Bengal CM Sustains Major Injury, Cause Unknown | Oneindia News [Video]

Mamata Banerjee, TMC Chief and West Bengal CM Sustains Major Injury, Cause Unknown | Oneindia News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sustains a major injury at home, undergoing treatment. This is her second major mishap this year after narrowly escaping a car accident in January. The incident, just..

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Probe Agency Raids In Bengal's Sandeshkhali: Aftermath of Sheikh Shahjahan's Arrest | Oneindia News [Video]

Probe Agency Raids In Bengal's Sandeshkhali: Aftermath of Sheikh Shahjahan's Arrest | Oneindia News

Watch as probe agencies conduct raids in Bengal's Sandeshkhali following the arrest of Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan. Delve into the latest developments surrounding the allegations of..

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Yusuf Pathan, Mahua Moitra Lead Trinamool's 42-Candidate Roster, Party Reveals List| Oneindia News [Video]

Yusuf Pathan, Mahua Moitra Lead Trinamool's 42-Candidate Roster, Party Reveals List| Oneindia News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee unveiled Trinamool Congress' 42 Lok Sabha candidates, including Yusuf Pathan for Baharampur, currently held by Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. The diverse list..

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West Bengal: PM Modi Meets Sandeshkhali Violence Survivors in Barasat | Oneindia News [Video]

West Bengal: PM Modi Meets Sandeshkhali Violence Survivors in Barasat | Oneindia News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with five female survivors of the Sandeshkhali violence brings hope for justice. Stay updated with the latest developments in this crucial..

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Sandeshkhali row: Bengal refuses to hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI, matter in SC | Oneindia News [Video]

Sandeshkhali row: Bengal refuses to hand over Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI, matter in SC | Oneindia News

The Bengal government has defied a Calcutta High Court order to hand over custody of Sheikh Shahjahan, the former Trinamool strongman facing charges of extortion, land grab, and Sexual assault in..

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Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who resigned as Calcutta HC judge, to join BJP | Oneindia News [Video]

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who resigned as Calcutta HC judge, to join BJP | Oneindia News

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court announced his resignation today, accompanied by his declaration of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking at a press conference held..

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Sandeshkhali row: PM Modi slams West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and INDIA bloc | Oneindia News [Video]

Sandeshkhali row: PM Modi slams West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and INDIA bloc | Oneindia News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly criticised the Trinamool Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc. The incident involves the alleged Sexual harassment of several women by Trinamool strongman..

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Sandeshkhali row: TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan arrested | Know all about the row | Oneindia News [Video]

Sandeshkhali row: TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan arrested | Know all about the row | Oneindia News

A significant development in the Sandeshkhali case involving Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan. In a major breakthrough, sources within the Trinamool Congress have confirmed that Sheikh..

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Sandeshkhali Row: TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan, the absconding main accused, Arrested | Oneindia News [Video]

Sandeshkhali Row: TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan, the absconding main accused, Arrested | Oneindia News

A significant development in the Sandeshkhali case involving Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan. In a major breakthrough, sources within the Trinamool Congress have confirmed that Sheikh..

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Sandeshkhali Protest: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Under Fire for "Khalistani" Remark | Oneindia News [Video]

Sandeshkhali Protest: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Under Fire for "Khalistani" Remark | Oneindia News

Watch as tensions escalate in Bengal over a derogatory slur hurled at an IPS officer by BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The incident, which occurred during a confrontation in Sandeshkhali, ignites..

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