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 Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission has suspended three Executive Magistrates in Kolkata's Bhabanipur Assembly constituency on charges of dereliction of duty. The suspended magistrates are Satyarajan Pal (an LDC at SAI), Souvik Nandi (a teacher at Durgabala Datta Girls' School), and Suranjan Das (an UDC in a state government department). According to the allegations, while on Flying Squad duty on the night of April 17, these three magistrates were found sitting idly near the Bhabanipur Police Station, and no records or entries regarding their work could be found in any register. Central Observer D. Ranjit Kumar detected this negligence during a surprise inspection conducted around 10:00 PM.In addition to ordering their immediate suspension, the Commission has directed that departmental proceedings be initiated against these three individuals.

  Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Shantanu Sinha Biswas has come under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) amidst allegations of illegal land grabbing and financial irregularities.    reported by Sanchita chatterjee dated April 20, 2026, : the ED conducted prolonged searches at multiple properties belonging to him—including a flat in Ballygunge—and subsequently summoned him as well as his two sons. He previously served as a high-ranking officer in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's security detail. ED Searches On April 19–20, 2024, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted marathon searches lasting over 14 hours at his residences across various locations, including Ballygunge. Allegations The allegations involve land grabbing through the use of forged documents, illegal construction, and illicit financial transactions with a criminal-turned-real estate promoter named Joy Kamdar—also known as 'Sona Pappu.' Summons: The ED has summoned him and his t...

  will surrender my mind to ‘Mora Satya’.Victory, victory, victory of truth. Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: Today, the unwavering affection, blessings and love of the people in the public meetings held in Murarai Vidhan Sabha of Birbhum district, Khardah Vidhan Sabha of North 24 Parganas district, and Beleghata and Maniktala Vidhan Sabha constituencies of North Kolkata will remain indelible in my heart. The spontaneous presence, enthusiasm and excitement of the common people made it clear that the victory of the mother, the land and the people in the upcoming elections is inevitable. The people of Birbhum, North 24 Parganas and Kolkata, as well as the entire Bengal, are united in favor of development and progress. There is no place for divisive and authoritarian forces in this sacred land of Bengal. People are ready to give a democratic response to anti-Bengali mischief. The people of Bengal are determined to keep the trend of development and harmony intact.  Those who want ...

https://youtube.com/shorts/4oEbdVMtJr8?feature=shared Joy S. Kamdar, the businessman from Behala, could not be produced in court today. Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: On Sunday afternoon, following a prolonged interrogation, the ED arrested Jay S. Kamdar, the Managing Director of 'Sun Enterprise'. While being transported for a medical examination, he fell ill and is currently undergoing treatment at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. Court Directive: Although the arrested individual was scheduled to be produced before the Bankshall Court today, this could not be done due to his physical illness. The Court has directed that he must be produced before the court by Tuesday (April 21); alternatively, a detailed medical report regarding his physical condition must be submitted.

    Dinesh Trivedi Appointed as High Commissioner with the Aim of Strengthening India's Diplomatic Relations with Bangladesh.  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee April 20, 2026:Dinesh Trivedi A veteran Indian politician and former Union Minister.   According to  the Government of India has appointed him as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh. After being associated with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) for a long period, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2021. With the aim of strengthening India's diplomatic relations with Bangladesh—and taking into account West Bengal's geographical and cultural proximity—the government has selected him for this significant diplomatic assignment. Dinesh Trivedi Union Minister. According to  the Government of India has appointed him as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh. This is a rare occurrence, as officials from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) are typically appointed to this po...

https://youtube.com/shorts/U9qZWXq1d2U?feature=shared    Sanchita chatterjee: The Enforcement Directorate carried out ara!d at the residence of Ashok Mittal, which has sparked political reactions. Many are now questioning whether this action is connected to recent developments involving Raghav Chadha. Officials have not confirmed any link yet. The incident has added to ongoing political tensions, with calls for clarity and transparency from all sides. Auto ads 

   President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, April 19, 2026, that a U.S. delegation will travel to IslamabadPakistan, for a second round of peace negotiations with Iranon Monday evening. The talks follow a failed initial round held earlier in April.   President Trump stated that Vice President JD Vance will not lead this delegation due to security concerns. Instead, the team is expected to include special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared KushnerTiming: Representatives are scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, for negotiations that could extend into Wednesday. Iran's Stance: Iranian state media reports that Tehran has not yet made a final decision on sending its own delegation, citing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as a primary obstacle.  Ultimatum: Trump warned that if Iran rejects the "fair and reasonable deal" offered, the U.S. will target Iran's c...