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PLA, MNPF claim responsibility for Manipur ambush

The police said the incident took place at around 11 a.m. near Sekhen village, as the heavily armed People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Manipur Naga People's Front (MNPF) militants opened fire on the convoy of Assam Rifles killing Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife, their 9-year-old son, three Quick Reaction Team (QRT) jawans and the driver on the spot.

VVPAT likely to be used in Bengal civic polls

The state government and the state election commission (SEC) has policy-wise decided to use VVPAT but it depends whether the poll body will have an adequate supply of machines before the election.

Trinamool Congress spent more money than BJP in Assembly polls

According to an expenditure report submitted by the political parties to the Election Commission, the BJP had spent Rs 151.18 crore in the Assembly polls, while the ruling Trinamool Congress spent Rs 154.28 crore marginally surpassing its national rival.