Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, known as ‘Pushpa’, was paraded through Falta in shorts by police following his arrest near the India-Nepal border and has been remanded to five days police custody.
Jahangir Khan, known as 'Pushpa', skipped voting in Falta during repolling, weeks after the Election Commission cancelled the original polls due to irregularities and lapses in voting.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times24d ago2 sources
Repolling has commenced for the Falta assembly seat in West Bengal, with authorities implementing stringent security measures. The re-election process is underway, and results are expected on May 24.
A man tragically died by self-immolation in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri following a heated argument related to an ongoing matrimonial dispute. He reportedly threatened suicide before setting himself ablaze outside his wife's home.
Khan -- the candidate for the Falta constituency -- was one of the small-time politicians in rural Bengal, though well-known in his area, the South 24 Parganas.
A traditional folk ritual involving a frog wedding was revived at Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Bangladesh, performed to invoke rain amidst rising temperatures.
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for a fair investigation into the murder of Jahangirnagar University student Sharmin Jahan Khadija.
The Delhi High Court has rejected a challenge by the Save India Foundation against 46-year-old Jahangirpuri Waqf properties, following 37 Public Interest Litigations filed in two years.
Four men allegedly torched parked vehicles in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area following complaints about drug use. An FIR has been filed under Section 326(f) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for mischief by fire.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv6d ago4 sources
TMC leader Jahangir Khan, who contested from Falta, was arrested by the Bengal Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. He was apprehended in connection with an extortion case.
The Calcutta High Court has withdrawn interim protection for TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan, who had previously announced his withdrawal from the race before a repoll.
A re-election for a controversial seat in Bengal saw a high voter turnout, despite previous issues. Notably, Jahangir Khan was unable to cast his vote during the election.
Trinamool Congress's Falta candidate, Jahangir Khan, announced his withdrawal from the May 21 repoll, citing the need for peace and development in Falta after widespread electoral malpractice led to the decision for a new vote.
A BJP leader commented on the Falta repoll after Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest, leaving Trinamool out of the race in a seat it had previously won.
A section of students at Jahangirnagar University (JU) are demanding arrests in an attempted rape case and have condemned the targeting of a proctor involved in the matter.
An attempted rape incident on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus has ignited protests among students and activists. The incident has led to demands for the proctor's resignation.
A rape accused remains at large in Bangladesh, while the alleged victim, a Jahangirnagar University student, claims to be receiving threats to withdraw her case.
Professor Nurul Islam of Jahangirnagar University has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka Central University, marking another leadership change in the Bangladeshi academic sector.
The Islamabad High Court has annulled Tariq Jahangiri's appointment, ruling his law degree invalid and his appointment 'without lawful authority' and a 'legal nullity'.
The BJP secured a decisive victory in the Falta repoll in West Bengal, winning by a record margin of 100,000 votes. The Trinamool Congress finished fourth and lost its deposit, while the Left Front came in second.
A repoll is being conducted in Falta, West Bengal, with reports indicating a largely peaceful process and a 20.47% turnout by 9 am. The contest became triangular after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, Jahangir Khan, made a last-minute decision to withdraw.
Former Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party patron-in-chief Jahangir Khan Tareen announced his retirement from politics, stating he will now focus solely on social work in the education sector.
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv26d ago4 sources
Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew his candidature from the Falta repoll in West Bengal just two days before the scheduled voting. His decision has sparked questions regarding whether it was due to a promise or political pressure.
Police in Bangladesh have offered a reward for information leading to the apprehension of a suspect in an attempted rape case at Jahangirnagar University (JU).
A police station in Jahangiri Mohalla, Asansol, was attacked with stones after police personnel requested mosque authorities to reduce the volume of their loudspeaker following a complaint.
Jahangirnagar University (JU) and East West University both celebrated Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year 1433, with various festivities. The celebrations marked the cultural significance of the new year across different academic institutions.
Delhi Police have been placed on high alert for upcoming Hanuman Jayanti processions in Uttam Nagar and Jahangirpuri, with heightened security measures in Uttam Nagar following a death during Holi clashes on March 4.
A student from Jahangirnagar University (JU) was discovered dead in a rented house in Savar, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of their death.