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BJP saw significant gains in assembly constituencies with substantial voter list deletions (SIR). The party's seat tally rose considerably in areas with over 25,000 deletions, and even more dramatically in those with fewer deletions.

Goa's air is heavily polluted by lead, with ships identified as the primary culprit, contributing over a third of airborne lead. A new study reveals vehicles and waste burning also play significant roles. Casino vessels exacerbate the issue by increasing river waste, while broader pollution from sewage and mining impacts marine life and human health through multiple exposure routes.

Veteran actor Biplab Dasgupta, a versatile artist known for his intellectual approach to acting, passed away at 75. His career spanned theatre, television, and cinema, marked by precise performances and a deep understanding of language. Dasgupta, who also worked as a newsreader, leaves a rich legacy in Bengali arts.

Eighty-eight-year-old Suprabuddha Sen, grandson of renowned artist Nandalal Bose, and his 82-year-old wife have been removed from the voter list in Bolpur, despite submitting all necessary documents. Sen, a lifelong resident and consistent voter, expressed dismay over the deletion, questioning the process after decades of participation in elections.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has extended the WBJEE 2026 registration deadline to April 8, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online via wbjeeb.nic.in/wbjee. The exam is scheduled for May 24, 2026, with Paper I (Mathematics) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Paper II (Physics and Chemistry) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Jadavpur Police apprehended an SRFTI student, Avik Das, for allegedly stalking a jadavpur university student and her friends. Students themselves caught Das after their complaints were ignored. He was reportedly following and attempting to photograph the victim for over an hour. Previous incidents of harassment by the accused were also reported by campus sources, highlighting a pattern of concerning behavior.