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A Times of India Production | NCPA, Mumbai | March 2026

Once a dominant force, West Bengal’s Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance.

The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, emphasizing their use for type 2 diabetes and obesity must be strictly under medical supervision. Authorities are increasing regulatory surveillance and warning of strict action against violations in their sale or prescription.

In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of ‘Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions’, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally conscious urbanisation.

Congress has opposed a bill to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50%, arguing it disadvantages southern, northeastern, and western states. The party claims the proposal, which would significantly boost representation for northern states, is deceptive and could be a ‘weapon of mass diversion’ from government failures.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on Congress in Assam, dubbing Rahul Gandhi a “Rajkumar” and predicting electoral defeats. He expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA securing a “hattrick” in the state, highlighting development under Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma. PM Modi also promised a Uniform Civil Code and positioned Assam as