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Details →Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Details →Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
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DELHI
‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Matara...
BENGAL
Jadavpur University Clash: Police Response Under Scrutiny as Violence Ends After Midnight
The police response during the violent confrontation at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University has come under scrutiny, with students alleging that security pe...
BENGAL
Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
Violence at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University continued late into Wednesday night after a dispute over a student meeting escalated into clashes between ri...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
The Jharkhand government has cancelled 22 recruitment examinations, including the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-C...
DELHI
Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
A fresh controversy has engulfed the National Testing Agency after candidates and subject experts alleged that artificial intelligence was used reckle...
DELHI
"How Famous Are You On Insta?" PM Modi Pushes Ministers For Gen Z & Alpha Connect
In a focused push to deepen engagement with younger Indians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed Union ministers to step up outreach to...
News
Pakistan Army Slams India’s ‘Bollywood-Style’ Operation Sindoor Documentary, Calls It ‘Propaganda’
Pakistan’s military has sharply criticised an Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor, accusing its makers of presenting a one-sided and heavily drama...
BIHAR
34 Bihar schoolchildren hospitalised after detergent powder mixed in mid-day meal instead of salt
A routine mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar’s Nalanda district turned into a health scare on Tuesday when 34 students fell ill after deterg...
MADHYA PRADESH
Man in Dog Mask Joins Madhya Pradesh Public Hearing to Protest Lapses in Stray Dog Sterilisation Drive; Video Goes Viral
In an unusual demonstration that has since gone viral on social media, the Leader of the Opposition in the Khandwa Municipal Corporation, Madhya Prade...
INDIA
Tamil Nadu Withdraws Order Restricting Students From Joining CJP, Left-Led Protests After Backlash
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn a controversial directive that asked authorities to prevent students and young people from participating in pr...
BENGAL
Arrest Warrant Issued Against TMC MP Mahua Moitra Over Non-Compliance With Court Summons
A court in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Wednesday ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for allegedl...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune: 25-yr-old Neighbour arrested in alleged Rape and Murder of Minor girl in Junnar village
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Pimpalwandi village of Junnar taluka in ...
DELHI
‘Use PM CARES Fund for Schools’: Abhijeet Dipke Questions ₹8,452-Crore Corpus
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned why the PM CARES Fund, whose corpus stood at ₹8,452.07 crore at the end of the 2024-...
BENGAL
I-PAC Raid Case: Supreme Court Indicates CBI Probe Into Mamata Banerjee’s Alleged Intervention
The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may order a CBI probe into the alleged intervention of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee durin...
DELHI
PM Modi Wants Tarique Rahman’s India Visit to Be ‘Memorable’, MEA says as Bangladesh Awaits Response on Hasina's Extradition Appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India to be “memorable”, Indian High Commissioner Dine...
BENGAL
Bengal: Hotel Fire Kills 9, Including Foreign Nationals: Second such Tragedy in a Week; Raises Fresh Questions Over Safety of Budget Hotels
A pre-dawn fire at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata has killed at least nine people and injured six others, exposing once again the p...
News
CJP Jantar Mantar Protest: Supreme Court Scrutinises Police Action, Surveillance and Plainclothes Deployment
The Supreme Court is examining allegations surrounding the Delhi Police’s handling of the CJP-led protests at Jantar Mantar, including claims of exces...
BENGAL
Mahua Moitra Moves Privilege Notice Against 3 Nadia Officials Over Late-Night Eviction Bid
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has moved a privilege notice before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against three senior Nadia administration officials,...
INDIA
Bengal Tells Supreme Court 65% of DA Arrears Paid, Employees Say Many Still Await Dues
The West Bengal government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has already disbursed 65% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears owed to ...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Stays Bengal’s Caste Certificate Verification Drive
The Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on the West Bengal government’s decision to re-verify caste certificates issued since 2011, tempor...
BENGAL
14 CMs Face Serious Criminal Cases, Revanth Reddy Tops List, Suvendu Adhikari follows : Supreme Court
As many as 14 of India’s 28 chief ministers are facing serious criminal cases, according to a report submitted to the Supreme Court by senior advocate...
JHARKHAND
Devendra Nath Mahto ends 16-day hunger strike after Jharkhand Govt. scraps JSSC-CGL exam
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ended his 16-day hunger strike late on Monday after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of the JSSC...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand scraps JSSC-CGL exam and all TDPL tests after 24-day student protests
The Jharkhand government on Monday cancelled the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and scrapped all ...
DELHI
BJP Unveils Nitin Nabin’s New Team, Gives Greater Role to Younger Leaders
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday unveiled its new national office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, bringing together experienced leaders...
BENGAL
Annapurna Yojana: 17 Lakh Applications Rejected; 1.45 Crore Beneficiaries to Receive Funds
The West Bengal government has begun releasing funds under the Annapurna Yojana, with around 1.45 crore beneficiaries set to receive a total of Rs 4,3...
BENGAL
Rajasthan Tightens School Entry Rules After CJP Announces ‘School Thik Karo’ Inspections
The Rajasthan government has tightened rules governing access to government schools, restricting the entry of outsiders and requiring prior written pe...
JHARKHAND
Rahul Gandhi Urges Hemant Soren to Meet Jharkhand Students Over Recruitment Row
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet representati...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Calls Bankura-based CJP Volunteer, Assures Support, After Father’s Death in Alleged Attack
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke to Shaik Abdul Hafeez, a 25-year-old CJP volunteer whose father died after an alleged assau...
INDIA
Tarapith Hotel Fire: Seven Pilgrims Charred to Death in Devastating Blaze in Bengal's Birbhum district
At least seven pilgrims were killed and several others critically injured after a devastating fire broke out at Hotel Bideshinii in Tarapith, Birbhum,...
BENGAL
"We Are Not Afraid...": CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka to Visit Bengal After Volunteer’s Father Dies in Alleged Attack
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will send a delegation led by its national co-convener Ashutosh Ranka to West Bengal’s Bankura on Monday, following th...
INDIA
“Makes My Blood Boil…”: Abhijeet Dipke Demands Arrests After Bengal CJP Volunteer’s Father Dies
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday condemned the alleged attack on its West Bengal volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez and his family, after his fathe...
BENGAL
Bengal: CJP Volunteer’s Father Dies After Alleged Attack Over 'School Thik Karo' Campaign; Son Blames BJP
The father of a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) volunteer in West Bengal’s Bankura died on Saturday, two days after he was allegedly assaulted by men iden...
DELHI
PM Modi Addresses Nation from Red Fort on 80th Independence Day, Outlines Roadmap for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, marking India’s 80...
INDIA
PM Modi Announces AI Skill Training for One Crore Youth in Independence Day Address
PM Modi Announces AI Skill Training for One Crore Youth in Independence Day AddressNTT DeskPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the...
BENGAL
Mahua Moitra Asked to Vacate Nadia Circuit House Amid BJP Protest, MP Writes to Speaker
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has alleged that she was subjected to harassment at a circuit house in Nadia on the eve of Independence Day, after ...
BENGAL
‘Developed Bengal Is Key to Developed India’: Suvendu Adhikari’s Independence Day Message From Red Road
NTT Desk West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari used his Independence Day address at Kolkata’s Red Road to call for a renewed developm...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against Ananta Maharaj After Netaji Remarks, Despite Apology
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Roy, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, is facing fresh trouble over his controversial remarks on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bo...
BENGAL
Supreme Court Extends Protection to Abhishek Banerjee’s Aide Sumit Roy in Land Case
The Supreme Court on Friday continued its interim protection from arrest for Sumit Roy, personal aide to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, ...
INDIA
Supreme Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over Savarkar Remarks
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the criminal defamation complaint and summons issued against Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Ra...
INDIA
NRS Nurse Death: Husband Seeks Post-Mortem at Another Hospital
The mysterious death of a nurse inside Kolkata’s Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRS) has raised several questions, with her husband re...
INDIA
Supreme Court to examine Delhi Police’s facial recognition surveillance of Jantar Mantar protesters
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether the Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance on protesters at Janta...
INDIA
Ex-Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked with kirpan at Nanded gurdwara, suffers hand injury
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was allegedly attacked by a Nihang at a gurdwara on the outskirts of Nanded in Maharashtra on ...
POLITICS
Manipur violence: Nine houses, church set ablaze by unknown armed men in Kangpokpi
At least nine houses and a church were set ablaze after unidentified armed men allegedly opened fire in a Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Assembly March: Case Filed Against 600 Protesters, 500 Students Unidentified
Jharkhand Police have registered a case against nearly 600 people following a protest march towards the state Assembly in Ranchi. The FIR reportedly n...
INDIA
Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested from Odisha in RG Kar Case Against Fresh FIR as Probe Reopens
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh has been arrested from Odisha in connection with a fresh FIR linked to the alleged 'hurried cremation' of t...
BENGAL
Bengal Govt. tightens Annapurna Yojana eligibility; new income, land curbs announced
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced sweeping changes to the eligibility criteria for the state government's flagship wo...
News
Nurse found dead inside Kolkata hospital washroom during night shift, probe underway
A 30-year-old nurse was found dead inside a washroom at Kolkata’s Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRS) during her night shift on Wednes...
INDIA
FCRA Amendment Bill Sent to JPC Amid Opposition Uproar in Lok Sabha
The Centre on Wednesday moved to send the controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JP...
INDIA
At Lok Sabha, Kiren Rijiju Says Opp'n 'Avoiding' NEET Debate After Repeated Appeals Made to Amit Shah, Dubs It ‘Unthinkable’
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Opposition of deliberately avoiding a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the NEET pap...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Demands Action Against 20 NCPI MPs, Kakoli Dastidar Hits Back: ‘Limited Knowledge’
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday renewed his demand for action against 20 MPs who have publicly claimed to have joined the Nat...
INDIA
OBC Quota Dispute Puts Bengal Higher Secondary Teacher Recruitment on Hold
The West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) has suspended the counselling process for candidates seeking teaching posts at the Classes 11 and 12 l...
BENGAL
Bengal STF Arrests Suspected Pakistani Spy Linked to ISI, Probe Finds Army, BSF and Railways Were Targets
The West Bengal Special Task Force has arrested a suspected Pakistani national accused of running an espionage operation in India and collecting sensi...
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Clears Bill to Raise Howrah Municipal Wards from 50 to 68
The West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday passed an amendment bill proposing a significant expansion of the number of wards in the Howrah Municipal Corpor...
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Questions Adani Case Dismissal, Says India Is ‘Paying a Huge Price’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has renewed his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following a US court’s decision to dismiss key criminal charges ag...
DELHI
'He is incompetent…': Rahul Gandhi rejects Amit Shah’s debate call, demands his resignation
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday rejected Union home minister Amit Shah’s call for a debate in Parliament over the pol...
INDIA
‘Netaji Subhas Road’ Renamed After Syama Prasad Mukherjee in Birbhum, BJP MLA Unveils New Signboard
A road in West Bengal’s Birbhum district has triggered a political controversy after its long-standing name, ‘Netaji Subhas Road’, was replaced overni...
INDIA
“Ready for discussions…”: Amit Shah responds to Opposition uproar in Parliament over his ‘Silence’
Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government was ready to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament on the Opposition’s concerns over...
News
CJP launches nationwide social audit of government schools from Aug 15; Abhijeet Dipke questions neglect amid Gen Z push
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a nationwide campaign for a citizen-led social audit of government schools, particula...
INDIA
Arunachal is India’s, nothing can change this reality: MEA rejects China’s fresh objections
India has once again firmly rejected China’s objections to the formal identification of 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on of...
INDIA
‘We Are Not Changing Our Goalpost’: Kharge Says Opposition Stand on Parliament Deadlock Remains Consistent
Amid the continuing deadlock in Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the Opposition had remained consistent with its dema...
BENGAL
Bengal CM's Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Kolaghat Amid Bad Weather
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s helicopter made an emergency landing in Kolaghat on Tuesday, reportedly due to adverse weather condition...
BENGAL
Bengal Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested Over Alleged Rape, ‘Promise of Marriage’
Bengal cricketer and Delhi Capitals player Abhishek Porel has been arrested by Magra Police in Hooghly following allegations that he had sexual relati...
BENGAL
‘The Next Election Will Come!’ Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Slow Pace of SIR Tribunals in Bengal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the slow pace of proceedings before tribunals hearing appeals filed by voters excluded during the ...
INDIA
‘Use of Force Against Students Is Wrong’: Rahul Gandhi Condemns Jharkhand Protest Crackdown
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has criticised the use of force against students protesting in Jharkhand, sayin...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Foreign Travel Bar for Eye Treatment
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to deny him permission to trav...
BENGAL
Pregnant Woman Allegedly Raped On Mahananda Express in West Bengal, Accused Arrested
A tribal woman who was reportedly two months pregnant was allegedly raped inside a moving train in West Bengal on Thursday night, triggering fresh con...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Govt Opens Email Channel for Students’ Feedback Amid Job Aspirants’ Protest
Amid growing protests by job aspirants in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process, the Hemant Soren-led government has initia...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Govt Holds Talks With Student Protesters, No Breakthrough; Agitation To Continue
The Jharkhand government on Friday held its first meeting with student protesters demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in competitive exa...
INDIA
Opposition Challenges Bhagwat’s ‘Gen Z Not Anti-National’ Remark, Urges RSS Chief to Tell BJP and PM Modi
A day after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that Gen Z should not be labelled "anti-national" and described them as "our people," opposition leaders and ...
BIHAR
RJD Dissolves All Organisational Units in Bihar After Bankipur Bypoll Setback, Major Restructuring Begins
In a major organisational overhaul, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has dissolved all of its organisational units across Bihar with immediate effect, s...
JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Row Escalates as Students Reject CID Probe, Demand CBI Investigation; Hunger Strike Intensifies
The agitation over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations in Jharkhand has intensified, with hundreds of students and job aspir...
INDIA
Bombay High Court Convicts Former Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Rape Case, Overturns Acquittal
In a significant judgment in one of India's most high-profile sexual assault cases, the Bombay High Court's Goa bench on Thursday convicted former Teh...
BENGAL
Supreme Court Grants Interim Relief to Abhishek Banerjee’s Aide Sumit Roy in Land Grab Case, Stays Arrest Till Next Hearing
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim protection from arrest to Sumit Roy, a close aide of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee, in c...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Speaker Seeks Apology Over Congress' “Gungi Gudiya” Remark Against Sunetra Pawar
A political storm erupted in Maharashtra on Wednesday after the Maharashtra Congress referred to Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as “Gungi Gudiya”...
INDIA
“Absolutely vile and abusive…”: Bombay HC Directs Meta, X, Google to Remove Defamatory Content Targeting Nitin Gadkari Over E20 Petrol
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed Meta, X, Google and other social media platforms to remove posts that are reportedly defamatory in nature,...
INDIA
Jharkhand Student Protest: Wangchuk urges Ranchi hunger striker to drink water; Mahto ends water fast but continues protest
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, in Ranchi, over alleged irregularities ...
JHARKHAND
Hemant Soren breaks silence on Ranchi student stir: ‘We don’t stop until it’s done… students will get justice’
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday broke his silence for the first time on the ongoing student agitation in the state capital, declaring...
INDIA
‘Young Protesters Need Counseling, Not Aggression’: Supreme Court Urges Police Restraint During CJP Demonstrations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that police should exercise restraint while handling protests, saying young demonstrators require counseling a...
WORLD
Parliamentary Panel Warns Mark Zuckerberg of Action, Seeks Apology Within Three Days Over PM Modi Video Removal
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has sought an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg within three days over the temporary removal of Prime Minister ...
BENGAL
‘I Want to Return to Bangladesh, But They Won't Let Me’: Taslima Nasrin Leaves Kolkata With an Emotional Message
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has concluded her 19-year return visit to Kolkata, leaving the city on Wednesday with heartfelt gratitude for its pe...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Rejects Abhishek Banerjee’s Plea to Travel Abroad for Eye Treatment After He Declines Medical Board Examination
The Calcutta High Court has dismissed Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s application seeking permission to travel abroad for specialised eye tr...
MAHARASHTRA
'Gen Z Needs Young Representation': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Welcomes Bhagwat's Student Outreach, Backs Jharkhand Protesters
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming interaction with students but argued that su...
BENGAL
‘Election Cases Don't Conclude Even in Five Years’: Calcutta High Court Pulls Up Registrar Over Missing Bhabanipur Poll Records
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the election petition challenging the Bhabanipur Assembly election results after counsel fo...
INDIA
Blackstone Eyes Fresh Bets in Bengal, Holds Talks with State Government and Industry Leaders: Report
Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has initiated fresh discussions on investment opportunities in West Bengal, with its senior...
DELHI
NDA MEET: Sudip Banerjee Sits in Front Row with Modi-Shah, Claims NCPI United; Absence of Three MPs Fuels Fresh Speculation
NCPI parliamentary leader Sudip Banerjee attended the NDA's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, taking a front-row seat alongside Prime M...
BENGAL
Former West Bengal Governor D Y Patil Dies at 92
Former West Bengal Governor and Padma Shri awardee Dr D Y Patil passed away at his residence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on Tuesday after a prolonged il...
News
SC Clarifies States Can Withdraw FIRs Against Student Protesters, Says 'Grave' Offenders Won't Get Relief
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that states are free to withdraw or close criminal cases against student protesters, saying its earlier interim ...
News
2030 CWG Row: Deepender Hooda Seeks Haryana as Host, Babita Phogat Hits Back
Congress MP Deepender Hooda demanded that Haryana be made the host, or at least co-host, of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, arguing that the state contri...
News
DMK Udhayanidhi Stalin Detained Over Remarks on Actor Trisha; Calls Arrest a 'Joke'
Senior DMK leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by the Tamil Nadu Police on Tuesday over his alleged objectionable remarks ...
INDIA
'Jharkhand’s Sonam Wangchuk?' Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Goes on Indefinite Hunger Strike Over Recruitment Exam Row
As protests over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staf...
INDIA
Abhijeet Dipke Hits Back at Critics: ‘I Am Ready to Reveal My Scholarship Letter & Education Loan Letter. Will the Emperor Show His Degree?’
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday sharply responded to questions over the funding of his higher education in the United States, o...
INDIA
CJP rejects Bangladesh parallel after Taslima Nasrin’s warning on student protests
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday pushed back against comparisons between the recent student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Man...
DELHI
No Criminal Action Against Student Protesters, Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Centre on Monday assured the Supreme Court that it remained committed to protecting students who participated in protests over alleged examination...
BENGAL
₹2.4 Crore Cash, 9,000 Banned Cough Syrup Bottles Seized in Major Bengal Crackdown; Three Arrested
In one of the biggest crackdowns on an alleged cross-border cough syrup trafficking racket in recent months, West Bengal Police seized ₹2.40 crore in ...
INDIA
Kerala Rain-Related Death Toll Rises to 15; Over 11,000 Shifted to Relief Camps
The death toll from rain-related incidents across Kerala has climbed to 15, with seven people still missing, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said on Mo...
BENGAL
‘In three weeks…’:Supreme Court urges Calcutta HC to Expedite Hearing on Abhishek Banerjee’s Overseas Medical Treatment Plea
The Supreme Court on Monday requested the Calcutta High Court to hear and decide Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking permissi...
INDIA
ISI-Linked Plot to Assassinate 'High-Profile Target' in Bengal, Hamim Planned Contract Killing: STF
Terror suspect Hamim Mondal, arrested for his alleged links with a Pakistan-backed terror module, had allegedly planned to hire professional criminals...
INDIA
Supreme Court Urges ED to Consider Releasing Funds to TMC from Frozen Party Accounts
The Supreme Court on Monday urged the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to consider releasing a portion of the funds frozen in three bank accounts belongin...
INDIA
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh with Honour in Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, along with former WFI ...
BENGAL
Taslima Nasrin Bats for Sheikh Hasina’s Return to Bangladesh and Lifting of Ban on Her Party
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin, during her three day visit to Kolkata - on Saturday, said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be allo...
INDIA
'It Is People’s Love That Makes a Country': Taslima Nasrin's Emotional Homecoming to Kolkata
Bangladeshi writer, poet and novelist Taslima Nasrin returned to Kolkata after 19 years, making an emotional appearance at a literary event at Rabindr...
INDIA
Bengal STF Arrests Suspected JeM Handler from Burdwan Gym; CM Suvendu Adhikari Among Potential Targets, Says Police
In a significant anti-terror operation, the West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a 24-year-old man identified as Hamim Mondal from a g...
WORLD
Record-Breaking Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Declared Dead After Pakistan Avalanche
World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja, celebrated for redefining the limits of high-altitude climbing, has been declared dead after a deva...
INDIA
Bengal STF Arrests Woman Linked to Suspected Jaish Operative; Probe Focuses on Alleged 'Honey Trap' Network
The West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) on Saturday arrested a woman allegedly linked to suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative Hamim Mond...
INDIA
Fresh PIL in Calcutta High Court Seeks Independent Probe into Baruipur Encounter
A fresh Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Calcutta High Court, seeking the transfer of the investigation into the Baruipur en...
INDIA
CBI Arrests Two Brothers in Murder Case of West Bengal CM Aide Chandranath Rath
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two key suspects in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to West Bengal...
POLITICS
'Forgiveness Only in Reels or Will You Withdraw the Cases?': Abhijeet Dipke Questions PM Modi's Message
A fresh political exchange has erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late-night video appealing for compassion towards students accused of abus...
INDIA
PM Modi Shares Late-Night Video Calling for Civility Amid Row Over Noida Woman's Remarks
Amid the controversy over a Noida woman allegedly using abusive language against him during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Prime Minister Narendr...
INDIA
Noida Woman Booked Over Alleged Remarks Against PM Modi During Jantar Mantar Protest; CJP questions use of criminal law over speech
A 25-year-old woman from Noida has been booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jan...
INDIA
India’s 16th Census Begins in West Bengal as Self-Enumeration Goes Live; CM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Public Participation
West Bengal on Saturday marked the beginning of India's 16th Census, with the launch of the self-enumeration process for the country's first 100...
News
"Embraced Freedom": Supreme Court Grants Divorce to Omar Abdullah and Estranged Wife
The Supreme Court on Friday was informed that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah, have reached a se...
DELHI
CJP questions Zero FIR against protester, calls it misuse of criminal justice system
Launching a sharp attack on the registration of a criminal case against a woman accused of making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
DELHI
Raghav Chadha breaks silence on NEET paper leak, says focus is on 'solutions, not sound bites'
Breaking his silence on the NEET paper leak controversy, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday said the issue required an institutional solution ra...
News
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla quits party, cites personal reasons: Reports
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has reportedly resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, citing personal reasons. Neither the party nor P...
BENGAL
“Feels good to be back…”: Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday for the first time in nearly 19 years, calling the visit an emotional homecomi...
News
Supreme Court says pellet guns may be used in 'exceptional circumstances', orders treatment for injured protesters
The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that police are permitted to use pellet guns in "exceptional circumstances" while hearing a petition seeking a ...
INDIA
'Why Is Amit Shah Scared?': Rahul Gandhi Targets Home Minister Over Crackdown on Student Protesters
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a fresh attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of remaining silent over the ...
BENGAL
₹28.5 Crore Cash, 15 Kg Gold Seized From Ex-State Bus Driver's House in Bengal; Police Link Haul to 'Stone Mafia' Network
A massive cache of ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kilograms of gold was recovered during a police search at the residence of a former government bus drive...
INDIA
Eggs to stay on mid-day meal menu in Kolkata schools alongside ISKCON pilot, clarifies CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday clarified that boiled eggs will continue to be provided to government school students under t...
DELHI
Lok Sabha Clears Stricter Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Stormy Scenes Over Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, by a voice vote, tightening penalties and...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, opposes further time for Ritabrata Banerjee camp in TMC authority dispute
Amid the continuing internal tussle over authority within the All India Trinamool Congress, party chairperson and former West Bengal chief minister Ma...
DELHI
Rahul Gandhi's 'idiot' remark sparks uproar in Lok Sabha; Kiren Rijiju demands apology
A stormy exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju...
DELHI
SC Order on Student Protest FIRs Risks Being ‘Weaponised’; Floats Possibility of Fresh Protests: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday alleged that the Supreme Court's interim order allowing governments to proceed with investigations into FIR...
WORLD
Toyota, Honda Suspend Production After Japan Quake Disrupts Supply Chains
Japan's leading automakers, Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., have suspended production at several manufacturing facilities following the 7.1-ma...
WORLD
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 13; Rescuers Race to Find Survivors Trapped Under Debris
Rescue teams continued a frantic search for survivors across Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Wednesday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake ...
DELHI
‘They are so ugly:’ Kangana Ranaut Sparks Row With Remarks on 'Young Hindu Women', Faces Political Backlash
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has triggered a fresh political controversy after posting a series of strongly worded remarks on Instagram targeting w...
DELHI
'Ban NEET, Abolish It': DMK's Dayanidhi Maran Calls Anti-Paper Leak Bill a 'Cosmetic Fix'
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair M...
DELHI
“A Pradhan saved Pradhan Mantri…”: Akhilesh Yadav Slams Centre over NEET-UG Paper Leak
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a swipe at the BJP-led Centre during a Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of...
BENGAL
'This Bill Cannot Wash Away 12 Years of Incompetence': Abhishek Banerjee Targets Centre Over Paper Leak Bill
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Centre in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on the Public Examinati...
BENGAL
Kolkata Police STF Busts Interstate Drug Trafficking Racket in Purulia, Seven Detained: CM Suvendu Adhikari
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with the Purulia district police, dismantled an inte...
DELHI
Meta Apologises After PM Modi's Facebook Video Is Briefly Removed, Government Seeks Explanation
Meta has issued a formal apology after a Facebook video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly removed from the platform, prompting the Ce...
DELHI
Supreme Court Stays Coercive Action Against CJP Student Protesters, Orders Release of Detained Minors
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed coercive action against student protesters involved in the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led demonstrations over th...
INDIA
‘Traitor’: Posters in North Kolkata target Ex-TMC MP Sudip Banerjee over Defection; Tapas Roy, Kunal Ghosh deny involvement
Anonymous posters carrying abusive remarks against ‘rebel’ Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay surfaced across North Kolkata on Monday eve...
DELHI
‘Amit Shah Must Apologise’: Opposition Protests Over Alleged Police Brutality Against Student Demonstrators, Parliament Adjourned
Parliament witnessed fresh disruptions on Tuesday as Opposition parties intensified their protest over the alleged police action against students demo...
INDIA
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to Meet NCPI MPs in Delhi Amid Pending Recognition by Lok Sabha Speaker
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday in Delhi with 20 MPs of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India ...
INDIA
After CJP, 'E20 Janta Party' gains traction online, targets Centre's ethanol-blended fuel policy
A new satirical online community, the 'E20 Janta Party', is rapidly gaining followers on social media, targeting the government's ethanol-blended fuel...
INDIA
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Migrant Workers to Return Amid Announcement of Major Industrial Development Projects
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday appealed to migrant workers from the state to return home, assuring them that his government wou...
DELHI
"I Am a Street Fighter, Not an AC Room Activist": Dharmendra Pradhan Hits Back at Congress in Parliament
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made his first appearance in Parliament after stepping down from the Cabinet, using the occasion to...
DELHI
“They are human beings too…”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat calls for dignity and acceptance of LGBTQ+ community
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said members of the LGBTQ+ community are an integral part of society and should be treated with dignity rather than ...
DELHI
‘Apologise to the Nation’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over AK-47 Claim on NEET Student Protests; Calls it ‘Fake’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of spreading "false and misleading information" after he clai...
DELHI
"Right to Peaceful Protest Is Guaranteed": Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Alleging Police Excesses Over NEET Protests
The Supreme Court on Monday reaffirmed that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee, observing that "mere agitation cannot justify...
BENGAL
Kolkata NEET Protest: Arrests Rise to 16 After Alleged Violence; Police Recreate Scene with Five Accused
Police have arrested two more people in connection with the alleged violence and vandalism during the NEET protest rally at Dharmatala, taking the tot...
MAHARASHTRA
“I Failed…” Another Young Life Cut Short, NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Maharashtra After Low Re-Exam Score
A 19-year-old medical entrance aspirant from rural Maharashtra died by suicide at her home after receiving lower-than-expected marks in the NEET re-ex...
DELHI
Use of Pellet Guns in Delhi’s July 20 Sansad Chalo March Triggers Outrage, Probe, and Parliamentary Clash
The alleged firing of pellet guns by security forces during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led “Sansad Chalo” march on July 20 has escalated into a m...
News
RAF personnel used pellet guns on protesters during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march: Report
A Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel fired seven rounds from a pellet gun during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march on 20 July, wi...
News
Parliament Opens Amid Uproar Over Student Protests, Oppn Demanding Apology From PM Modi; Centre Moves Anti-Paper Leak Bill
Both Houses of Parliament witnessed chaotic scenes at the start of Monday’s proceedings as opposition members pressed demands for an apology from Prim...
News
Bihar Policeman Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Firing AK-47 During Student Protest
A police constable in Bihar’s Siwan district has been suspended after a video of him firing an AK-47 assault rifle during a student protest went viral...
INDIA
BJP Leader Seeks Action Against Actor Sreelekha Mitra Over Alleged Offensive Image of PM Modi
Actor Sreelekha Mitra has come under legal scrutiny after multiple complaints were filed against her for allegedly displaying an offensive image of Pr...
INDIA
'Foreign Forces, Jamaati hand...' West Bengal CM Alleges External Influence During NEET Protest Violence in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday alleged that individuals identified for allegedly triggering violence during the student protest...
INDIA
Pralhad Joshi Assumes Charge as Union Education Minister, Holds First Review Meeting After Dharmendra Pradhan's Exit
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday officially began work as India's new Education Minister, less than 24 hours after being assigned the additional...
INDIA
CJP Protests May Have Shaken Modi's Political Invincibility Ahead of Key State Elections: Report
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following weeks of nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak has handed a...
DELHI
"This Is Just the Beginning": CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Breaks Silence After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has described the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a major vic...
INDIA
"Silence Is Never Neutral": TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Targets Celebrities Over NEET Protest Silence
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday appealed to Millennials and Gen Z to reflect on whom they choose to support, saying celebritie...
INDIA
Despite Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law, Experts Doubt Fresh Bill Will End Exam Scams: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that the Centre will introduce a new law with tougher punishment to curb examination paper leaks has been ...
MAHARASHTRA
'Pralhad Joshi Is Only a Temporary Education Minister': Sanjay Raut Says PM Modi Wants Fadnavis for Top Education Post
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed that Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Union Education Minister is only temporary, alleging that Prime M...
DELHI
Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge as Education Minister: His Education, Career, Family and Net Worth
Senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional charge of the Ministry of Education, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pr...
DELHI
Veteran BJP leader Prahlad Joshi appointed as new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation; Know who is he ?
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pralhad Joshi has taken charge as India's new Union Education Minister, succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan, who ...
INDIA
Arrests Rise to 14 in Kolkata Esplanade Violence After NEET Protest; Police Identify More Accused Through Video Footage
The number of arrests in connection with the violence that broke out during a student and youth protest over the alleged NEET examination scam in cent...
BENGAL
"Cyclonic Circulation Intensifies": Heavy Rain Alert for Seven South Bengal Districts; Rough Sea Conditions, Kolkata to See Scattered Showers
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across several districts of South Bengal as a cyclonic circulation strengthens o...
DELHI
From Paper Leak to Political Reckoning: The Complete Chronological Timeline of Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has officially tendered his resignation, bowing to relentless nationwide protests, political friction, and...
DELHI
EXPLAINED: Why Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigned — A Breakdown of His Letter to India's Youth
Amid escalating student protests and nationwide political friction over the NEET-UG examination controversy, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradh...
DELHI
‘Jhukti Hai Duniya’: CJP Rejoices at Jantar Mantar as Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
Celebrations erupted across Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Min...
DELHI
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Rising Student Protests
In a major political development, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcemen...
INDIA
‘Equivalent to culpable homicide:’ Bengal CM Alleges Irregularities in TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘Sebashray’ Medical Camps; Announces Investigation
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday levelled serious allegations against the medical camps run under the 'Sebashray' initiative as...
INDIA
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Promises Strict Action Against Those Who Attacked Journalists During NEET Protest
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday condemned the attacks on journalists during a protest march over the alleged NEET paper leak a...
INDIA
“How dare you?”: Rahul Gandhi slams DU advisory warning students against Jantar Mantar protest
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised Delhi University's advisory asking students to stay away from the ongoing protests at Jantar Ma...
DELHI
Who Is Sandeep Lamba? Delhi Police Officer Removed from Protest Duty After Woman Protester Slap Sparks Outrage
A senior Delhi Police officer has been removed from protest-site duty and is facing an internal inquiry after a video purportedly showing him slapping...
DELHI
Salman Khan Backs Student Protest Over NEET Row, Urges Government to Listen: ‘My Heart Goes Out to Those Who Were Hurt’
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has thrown his weight behind the student movement over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, urging the government to listen...
DELHI
Centre Makes Fresh Peace Bid, Invites CJP for Talks with Nadda as NEET Protest Standoff Deepens
In a fresh attempt to break the deadlock over the nationwide protests against the alleged NEET paper leak, the Centre on Thursday renewed its invitati...
News
PM Announces Fast-Track Courts for Exam Paper Leak Cases Amid Mounting NEET Protest Pressure
Facing mounting pressure over the alleged NEET paper leak and nationwide student protests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the...
DELHI
Protests Spill Beyond Politics: Dharmendra Pradhan’s Daughter Deletes Social Media Account Amid NEET Backlash
As the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak continue to intensify, the political fallout appears to have extended beyond the Union Edu...
DELHI
NSA Powers Renewed for Delhi Police Chief Amid CJP Protest Row, Police Call It a ‘Routine Extension’
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has authorised Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar to exercise detention powers under the National Security Act ...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike, Sets Conditions for Centre
Climate activist and education reform advocate, Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday said he would end his indefinite hunger strike over the NEET paper leak on...
MIZORAM
Students and Youth in Aizawl Protest Delhi Police Action, Rally in Support of Sonam Wangchuk
Several students and young people gathered in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on Wednesday to protest what they described as Delhi Police brutality ag...
DELHI
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Suspended from Lok Sabha Over Alleged Unparliamentary Remarks Against Women NCPI MPs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee was on Wednesday suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the ongoing Monsoon Session after he al...
DELHI
'Has the Government Struck a Deal With Congress?': Akhilesh Yadav Slams Lok Sabha Over NEET Debate
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the government of denying other Opposition parties an opportunity to speak in the Lok Sabha ...
DELHI
'Democracy is Finished': Priyanka Gandhi Alleges Opposition Being Silenced in Parliament Over NEET Row
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing the government of stifling democratic debate ...
DELHI
Government Agrees to NEET Paper Leak Debate in Lok Sabha; Dharmendra Pradhan Meets Speaker Om Birla
The Centre on Wednesday agreed to hold a detailed discussion in the Lok Sabha on the alleged NEET paper leak. "For three days we have...
DELHI
Congress Leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Stage Sit-In Outside PM Modi’s Residence Over Police Crackdown on Student Protests; Workers Detained Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant escalation of opposition protests against the government’s handling of student unrest, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Ga...
DELHI
“Why is the Prime Minister Silent?”: Rahul Gandhi Leads March to Narendra Modi’s Residence Over Police Crackdown on CJP Protestors
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday led a Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Mar...
INDIA
Delhi HC Allows Sonam Wangchuk's Transfer to a Private Hospital
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, allo...
WATCH
PM Modi Says Government Acted Swiftly After NEET Paper Leak, Calls It 'Ghor Paap'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Centre acted without delay after the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak surfaced, describing the inciden...
BENGAL
TMC Alleges Vandalism of Martyrs’ Day Stage in Kolkata; Mamata Banerjee Keeps Vigil Overnight
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday alleged that its Martyrs’ Day stage near Kolkata’s Birla Planetarium was vandalised overnight, prompting party...
INDIA
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to Release 21 July Commission Report, Questions Mamata Govt's Action on Recommendations
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that his government will make public the long-awaited report of the 21 July Commission...
INDIA
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar Found Dead at Police Headquarters; Probe Underway, Suicide Suspected
NTT DeskTripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters in Agartala on Mon...
DELHI
Delhi Police Denies Lathi-Charge Allegations During CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March as Protesters Attempt to Reach Parliament
Delhi Police on Monday denied allegations of using force against protesters during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march, even as v...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Asks Abhishek Banerjee to Undergo Eye Examination at SSKM Before Deciding on Foreign Treatment Plea
The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee to undergo an eye ex...
BENGAL
West Bengal Makes Bengali Mandatory for Official Administration from September 1; CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces New Language Policy
The West Bengal government has announced a new language policy making Bengali mandatory for official administrative work across the state from Septemb...
DELHI
CJP ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest: Centre Reaches Out for Talks, Spokespersons Head to Meet JP Nadda Amid Jantar Mantar Tensions
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday claimed that the Centre had reached out to it for the first time since its protest at Jantar Mantar began, r...
DELHI
‘Chalo Sansad’ March: CJP confirms ‘talks’ with govt; Police Lathicharge Near Parliament as Protesters Breach Barricades
Tension escalated in the national capital on Monday as security forces resorted to a lathicharge after thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) suppor...
DELHI
‘Chalo Sansad’: Sonam Wangchuk Challenges Hospital Stay as CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Begins; Wife Gitanjali Angmo Moves Delhi HC
The first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed heightened political activity as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched its 'Chalo Sans...
BENGAL
INDIA Opposition Led By TMC Mahua Moitra Stages Symbolic Walkout from All-Party Meeting Ahead of Monsoon Session Over NCPI Invitation
Opposition parties staged a brief but pointed walkout from the all-party meeting convened by the government on Sunday ahead of the Parliament's Monsoo...
DELHI
Delhi High Court Declines Interim Relief, Orders Sonam Wangchuk to Remain at Safdarjung Hospital
The Delhi High Court on Sunday refused to pass any interim order directing the discharge or transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospit...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk's Handwritten Note from 'Illegal Detention' at Safdarjung Hospital Calls July 20 Parliament March 'India's Second Freedom Movement
Ladakh based climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has released a handwritten note via his wife, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, from Safdarj...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Orders Status Quo, Halts Further Demolition at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Amtala Office
In a special Sunday sitting, the Calcutta High Court on July 19 directed authorities to immediately stop all ongoing demolition work at the Diamond Ha...
INDIA
Indian Army Eyes 'Shaurya Squadron' to Boost Armoured Warfare Capabilities
As part of its ongoing military modernisation programme, the Indian Army is exploring the creation of a specialised armoured sub-unit known as the "Sh...
DELHI
How Delhi Police Removed Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar After 21-Day Hunger Strike
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday morning after Delhi Police removed him from the Jantar Mantar protest s...
DELHI
After Sonam Wangchuk’s Removal, Ink Hurled at CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Amid Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar
A woman allegedly threw an ink-like liquid at Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke while he was addressing supporters during his indefi...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala Office Demolition Begins; Police, Central Forces Deployed
A demolition drive began on Saturday morning at a five-storey building in Amtala, Diamond Harbour, which houses Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerje...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Seeks Transfer of Sonam Wangchuk to Private Hospital, Questions Centre's Handling of Protest
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed serious concern over the health and safet...
DELHI
Opposition Attacks Centre Over Sonam Wangchuk's Removal From Protest Site, Calls It 'Blow to Democracy'
Opposition parties on Saturday strongly criticised the Delhi Police for shifting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike venue at Janta...
DELHI
'I Am Not a National Security Threat': Abhijeet Dipke Breaks Down After Sonam Wangchuk Is Moved to Hospital
The protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar entered a new phase on Saturday after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21s...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital After Police Remove Him from Jantar Mantar CJP Protest
In a dramatic turn of events, social activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on early Saturday morning after Delhi Police ‘forcibly...
DELHI
"Govt is Heartless...": AISA Student Activists Complete 20 Days of Hunger Strike Alongside Sonam Wangchuk; Doctors Warn of Serious Health Risks
Three student activists associated with the All India Students' Association (AISA) have completed 20 days of an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Ja...
INDIA
India Receives New MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Under US Defence Deal; 2 More on the Way
India's maritime capabilities received a further boost with the delivery of another MH-60R Seahawk multi-role naval helicopter to the Indian Navy, as ...
INDIA
State-Level Shooter, Damayanti Sen, Goes Missing on Tournament Day; Last Seen at Howrah Station
A 15-year-old state-level rifle shooter from Howrah has gone missing under mysterious circumstances after stepping out of her home on Thursday morning...
BENGAL
Three Students, Cyclist Killed After Train Rams School Van at Level Crossing in Bengal's Murshidabad
Three school students and a cyclist were killed after a passenger train collided with a school van at an unmanned level crossing near Karnasubarna rai...
DELHI
'3 Idiots Was Never Based on Sonam Wangchuk': Aamir Khan Says 'Chatur Is Incorrect', Backs Activist's Cause
Actor Aamir Khan has dismissed the widely circulated claim that his character Phunsukh Wangdu (Rancho) in the 2009 film 3 Idiots was inspired by educa...
DELHI
‘Don’t Ask Me to End My Fast’: Sonam Wangchuk Enters Day 20 as Doctors Warn of Organ Failure
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 20th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Friday, with doctors cautioning that his prolonged fast has re...
INDIA
Rath Yatra 2026: One Dead, Around 100 Injured in Stampede During Puri RathYatra; Crowd Management Under Scrutiny
One devotee died and around 100 others were injured after a stampede-like situation broke out during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri ...
BENGAL
Koel Mallick Resigns from Rajya Sabha, Deepening TMC Crisis Amid Wave of High-Profile Exits
In a fresh setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), Rajya Sabha MP and actor Koel Mallick resigned from the Upper House on Thursd...
MAHARASHTRA
Raj Thackeray Urges Centre to Act on Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has extended his support to social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on the 19th day of his hunger ...
News
“It’s not a surprise…”: Mahua Moitra Alleges ED Pressure Behind Madan Mitra's Switch to Rebel Camp
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday alleged that senior party leader Madan Mitra's decision to join the rebel faction led by Ritabra...
MAHARASHTRA
Eknath Shinde Holds 45-Minute Meeting with Amit Shah, Cabinet Expansion Buzz Intensifies
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday night during his visit to the national capit...
News
INS Sudarshini Represents India at Sail Boston 2026
Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has marked a significant milestone in India's maritime diplomacy by participating in SAIL Boston 250, w...
BENGAL
‘Sorry…’: MLA Madan Mitra Writes to Mamata Banerjee Before Joining LoP Ritabrata Banerjee-led Faction
In a major political setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress, veteran party leader and Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra on Wedn...
BENGAL
“If I can do in 1998 then I can do in 2026 too…” Mamata Banerjee Vows to Rebuild TMC from Scratch Amid Defections
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday declared that the party’s current crisis would not break her. Drawing direct parallels with th...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra ATS Detains 66 in Massive Crackdown Across Pune Over Suspected Links to Pakistani Gangster Shahzad Bhatti
In one of its biggest operations against suspected anti-national networks in recent months, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday carr...
DELHI
Nitin Gadkari Rejects Claims of Personal Gain from Ethanol Policy, Defends Centre's E20 Fuel Push
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has strongly rejected allegations that the Centre's ethanol blending programme was design...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk Completes 18 Days of Hunger Strike, Remains Under 24-Hour Medical Vigilance
Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday completed the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, with his medica...
USA
US Senators Introduce Bill Seeking Up to 100% Tariffs on India, China Over Russian Oil Imports
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a new bill that proposes tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from five countries, including Indi...
INDIA
Cockroach Janta Party Calls One-Day Mass Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk
Titas Mukherjee The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a one-day mass hunger strike on July 16 in support of activist and innovator Sonam ...
INDIA
AI-171 Crash Probe: AAIB Cites Law, Opposes Disclosure of Sensitive Investigation Records
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has informed the Supreme Court that the draft final report into the June 12, 2025 Air India AI-171 c...
INDIA
Congress Invites Mamata Banerjee to July 21 Programme, Urges Her to Admit Leaving Party Was a Mistake
NTT Desk West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar invited Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee to attend the Congress' July 21...
INDIA
Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra Joins Hands with Bengal LoP Ritabrata Camp, Quits All Posts in Mamata Banerjee’s faction
NTT Desk In a significant political setback for the Mamata Banerjee-led Kalighat faction of the Trinamool Congress, senior party leader and Kamar...
POLITICS
Delhi HC to Hear Plea Seeking Medical Intervention as Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters Day 18
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk is set to be heard b...
INDIA
“No question of going anywhere…”: Supriya Sule Rules Out NDA Switch, Opens Door to Delimitation Talks with Conditions
NTT Desk Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday dismissed speculation that her party was preparing to join...
News
Baruipur Mob Lynching: Eighth Accused Arrested as Police Intensify Crackdown After CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Warning
The West Bengal Police have arrested another accused in connection with the Baruipur mob lynching case, taking the total number of arrests to eight. T...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Submits Voice Sample in DJ Remark Case After High Court's Stern Observations
NTT DeskAfter weeks of legal proceedings and sharp observations by the Calcutta High Court, Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Ban...
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Dismisses Speculation of NCP(SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) Backing BJP Over Delimitation Bill
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday dismissed speculation that the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) could support the Centre’...
News
‘Don’t Wait Till He Dies’: Amit Thackeray Urges Support for Sonam Wangchuk, Not Abhijeet Dipke
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray on Tuesday extended his support to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk but not from CJP founder Abh...
INDIA
Cabinet Expansion Buzz Grows as BJP Meets, Sharad Pawar Camp Weighs Options
Maharashtra’s political temperature has risen sharply with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) convening a high-level core committee meeting at Chief Min...
News
BSF DG Reviews Border Fencing Progress, Security Preparedness in Sundarbans
BSF Director-General Praveen Kumar on Tuesday, during a security review meeting in the Sundarban delta region, took stock of the progress of the ongoi...
INDIA
Payments Halted for Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme as CAG Flags ₹3,541-Crore Overspend
Maharashtra's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has come under fresh scrutiny after thousands of women reported that their monthly ₹1,500...
MAHARASHTRA
From Fake Milk to Fake Packs: Two Investigations Expose Maharashtra’s Adulteration Network
A major milk adulteration racket operating across Maharashtra has come to light following separate investigations by the Food and Drug Administration ...
INDIA
ED Summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s Wife, Two Sons in Bengal Municipal Recruitment Scam Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and two sons of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra for questioning next week as par...
POLITICS
Bankipur Bypoll: Prashant Kishor Declares Assets Worth Nearly Rs 96 Crore
NTT Desk Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, who is contesting the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, has declared assets worth nearly Rs 96 cror...
BENGAL
Centre Sanctions Funds for 1 Lakh PMAY Houses in Bengal, Says CM After Meeting Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Centre has sanctioned funds for the construction of one lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suv...
MAHARASHTRA
‘I Don’t Accept This Report’: Mayor Ritu Tawde Questions BMC’s Clean Chit to Officials in Chembur Tree Tragedy
Ankit Salvi/MumbaiA fresh political controversy has erupted over the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) inquiry report into the Chembur school...
WORLD
India Summons Iranian Diplomat After Indian Sailor Killed in Strait of Hormuz Missile Strike
India on Tuesday summoned senior Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Hosseini, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Iranian Embassy, to formally protest the kil...
INDIA
Bengal CM Promises ₹5 Lakh Aid to Rath Yatra Committees, Flower Petal Shower on Devotees from Helicopter
The West Bengal government on Monday announced a series of measures aimed at promoting the state's religious and cultural traditions, including financ...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Crime Branch Cracks ₹55 Lakh Extortion and Kidnapping Racket; Three Arrested from Hyderabad
In a case resembling the plot of a Bollywood crime thriller, Mumbai Police have uncovered a shocking extortion and kidnapping racket in Santacruz East...
MAHARASHTRA
Chembur Tree Tragedy: BMC Gives Clean Chit to Civic Garden and Road Department, Penalty on Contractor and Consultant
Nearly a week after an 11-year-old student was killed when a massive tree uprooted and crashed onto a moving school bus in Chembur West, the Brihanmum...
BENGAL
“National Security Comes First…”: Suvendu Adhikari Backs Kolkata Airport Bankra Mosque Decision
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defended the state government's decision to suspend entry passes for congregational prayers at a...
INDIA
Mumbai Horror: Security Guard Arrested for Allegedly Raping 8-Year-Old Girl
An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a security guard inside a restroom at an office building in broad daylight in Mumbai on Sunday.According...
MAHARASHTRA
Uddhav Thackeray Extends Support to Exam Protest, Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday extended support to the ongoing protest against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, s...
DELHI
Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report in Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation ‘Theft’ Case
The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed status report from the Uttar Pradesh government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged e...
BENGAL
CPI(M) Leader Lahek Ali Produced in Court After Arrest in Baruipur Violence Case
CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali was presented before the Baruipur Court on Monday, a day after he was arrested in connection with the violence that erupted du...
POLITICS
Patna Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Khan Sir in Coaching Institute Firing Case
A court in Bihar's Patna on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, in connection with the coaching institute fi...
MAHARASHTRA
Fake Doctor Arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch; ₹10 Crore CSR Fund Scam Unearthed
Mumbai Crime Branch’s Unit 1 has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting a high-profile and highly cunning fraudster who allegedly posed as a docto...
KARNATAKA
“Needs correction…”: Vijay Government Secures Supreme Court Stay on Madras HC's Cow Slaughter Ban in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court's order that had effectively imposed a state-wide prohibition on the slaughter of cows and ca...
MAHARASHTRA
CAG Flags ₹3,541 Crore Excess Spending in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged major financial irregularities in the implementation of the Maharashtra government's flagship Mu...
DELHI
Indian Railways Loses ₹104.51 Crore as Passengers Walk Away with Bedroll Items
Passengers travelling in AC coaches of Indian Railways allegedly stole more than 1.27 crore linen items between January 2022 and May 2026, resulting i...
News
Aditya Thackeray Alleges BJP Is Seeking to Replace Constitution
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, Yuva Sena chief and MLA Aditya Thackeray on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), allegin...
DELHI
“Its a small issue…” Anupam Kher Defends Ram Mandir Amid Donation Controversy, Calls Mughal-Era Plunder the 'Real Loot' in India Today Interview
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has ignited a fresh debate with his remarks on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. In an exclus...
BENGAL
After Baruipur Horror, Tuition Teacher Arrested for Alleged Rape of Class 10 Minor in Kolkata’s Lake Town
A tuition teacher has been arrested by Lake Town police in connection with the alleged rape of a Class 10 minor girl. The accused was detained o...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Announces UCC Committee, Aaditya Thackeray Questions BJP’s Stand
Maharashtra took its first formal step towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) constituting a committee that will prepare the framework and re...
INDIA
West Bengal Forms Panel Led by Former SC Judge to Review Draft Uniform Civil Code Bill
The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to undertake a ...
WORLD
15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island; Rescue Operations Underway
At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a speedboat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, according to Vi...
DELHI
Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' Screened in Jammu Amid OTT Row, Draws Large Crowd
The debate surrounding Satluj, starring Diljit Dosanjh, reached Jammu on Friday as hundreds of people gathered at Gurdwara Sahib in Nanak Nagar for a ...
DELHI
Bomb Threat to Delhi's Red Fort Turns Out to Be Hoax After Extensive Security Sweep
A bomb threat targeting Delhi's historic Red Fort sparked a security scare on Saturday before being declared a hoax following an extensive search by t...
INDIA
Political Buzz Grows as Raut Claims Fadnavis May Join Union Cabinet, Rules Out Shinde as CM
Speculation over a possible change in Maharashtra's political leadership has intensified after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed that Chief ...
INDIA
'I Am Not Gandhi, Be Your Own Hero': Sonam Wangchuk Urges Citizens to Join Protest as Hunger Strike Continues
Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has urged people to stop searching for "heroes" and instead take responsibility as active citizens, sayin...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Visits Baruipur, Inaugurates New Police Outpost; Meets Minor Victim's Family, Announces Relief for Indrajit Mondal's Kin
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday visited the families of both the 11-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and murdered in Baru...
POLITICS
Photos Emerge of Rebel Shiv Sena UBT MPs' 'Secret' Meeting With Lok Sabha Speaker Ahead of Defection
Photos Emerge of Rebel Shiv Sena UBT MPs' 'Secret' Meeting With Lok Sabha Speaker Ahead of DefectionNtt Desk Photographs have surfaced of the clo...
WATCH
UP Governor Urges Women to Become 'Expert Mothers' Before Aspiring to Become IAS Officers
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Thursday said women should aspire to become "expert mothers" before aspiring to become IAS officers or teach...
DELHI
Indian Diplomat Objects to 'Incorrect' Map of Jammu and Kashmir at Seminar in Bangladesh
An Indian diplomat publicly objected to the depiction of an "incorrect" map of India during a seminar in Dhaka, reiterating New Delhi's position that ...
MAHARASHTRA
MTNL Employee Arrested as Alleged Mastermind of ₹39.4 Lakh Underground Copper Cable Theft Syndicate in Mumbai
In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai Crime Branch has busted an organised syndicate involved in the theft of underground copper cables belonging to the...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against TMC MP Mahua Over Alleged Remarks on HM Amit Shah
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra in Chhattisgarh's Raipur over her alleged remarks targeting Union Home Min...
INDIA
Akhilesh Meets Shankaracharya, Targets BJP Over Ayodhya Temple Theft Ahead of UP Polls
With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections less than a year away, the battle over the narrative of Sanatan Dharma has intensified, with both the BJP an...
INDIA
Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay Accuses Police, DMK Over 2025 Karur Stampede During Return Visit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday returned to Karur for the first time since the September 2025 stampede that claimed 41 lives, usin...
MAHARASHTRA
Woman Alleges Man Leaked Private Videos After She Refused Marriage for UK Visa
A shocking case has come to light from Mumbai’s upscale Bandra area, where a 25-year-old man allegedly entered into a romantic relationship with a wom...
WORLD
Sheikh Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh in December to Surrender Alongside Awami League Leaders: Report
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she plans to return to Bangladesh around December alongside senior leaders of the Awami League...
INDIA
Two Sexual Assault Cases Rock West Bengal: Tribal Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped, Murdered in Purba Bardhaman; Kolkata Man Held for Rape
West Bengal witnessed two separate cases of alleged sexual violence within a short span, prompting swift police action in Purba Bardhaman and Kolkata....
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Cyber Fraud: Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Employee Loses ₹11.55 Lakh Through Fake Customer Care Scam
Cyber fraudsters have once again used a fake customer care number and a malicious mobile application to dupe a city resident, this time targeting a 57...
INDIA
NIA-Led Joint Team Arrests Two in Manipur Over Killing of Six Naga Civilians
A joint team led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons in connection with the killing of six Naga civilians in Man...
BENGAL
Low-Pressure Circulation to Keep Kolkata Under Wet Spell Till Monday; Heavy Rain Alert for Six South Bengal Districts
Continuous rain that began on Thursday night persisted across Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Friday morning, leaving several roads waterlogged and...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Directs Abhishek Banerjee to Provide Voice Sample in 'DJ Remark' Case; Tells Police to Prevent Egg Pelting
The Calcutta High Court on Friday pulled up Trinamool Congress National General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, over his refusal to provide his vo...
INDIA
Shinde Sena Reportedly Preparing 'Operation Tiger 3'; Sources Claim More UBT, NCP (SP) Leaders on Radar
Days after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde executed "Operation Tiger," leading to the induction of six Members of Parliament from the ...
INDIA
New Police Outpost to Be Inaugurated in Baruipur Days After Chief Minister's Assurance to Victim's Family
Less than a week after assuring the family of the minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's Baruipur that their demand for enhanced sec...
INDIA
Ketan Agarwal Murder: Victim's Father Appeals to President Murmu for Speedy Trial
The father of Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly murdered near Pune earlier this year, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to ensure a fast-tracked...
BENGAL
Four Indian Nationals Pushed into Bangladesh in 2025 Return Home
Four Indian nationals, including a woman and two minor children, returned to India through the Mahadipur land port in West Bengal's Malda district on ...
BENGAL
Baruipur Gang Rape-Murder Accused Shot Twice from Behind During Police Encounter: Autopsy Details Emerge as CID Takes Over Probe
The autopsy of Prabhash Mondal, a key accused in the horrific gang-rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal’s Baruipur area of South 24 P...
INDIA
BJP Strengthens Upper House Position in Bengal with Swift Induction of Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs
In a political development that underscores the shifting loyalties in West Bengal, three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha members formally ...
INDIA
FDA Suspends Food Licences of K. Rustom & Co. and Other Establishments Over Serious Hygiene Violations
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of several establishments across the state, including Mumb...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Allows Mamata Banerjee’s Party Faction Limited Access to Frozen TMC Bank Accounts
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim relief to Mamata Banerjee’s faction of the Trinamool Congress by allowing it to access funds from ...
INDIA
Class 11 Student Detained After Alleged Objectionable Reel on CM Suvendu Adhikari Goes Viral; Produced Before Juvenile Board
A Class 11 student from a government school in Siliguri has been detained after allegedly posting a social media reel containing objectionable remarks...
INDIA
Baruipur Encounter: CID Takes Over Probe Into Death of Rape-Murder Accused Prabhas Mondal; Judicial Inquiry Also Underway
The West Bengal government has handed over the investigation into the Baruipur police encounter, in which rape and murder accused Prabhas Mondal was k...
MAHARASHTRA
Four Earthquakes Shake Marathwada Within Two Hours, Panic Grips Residents; No Damage Reported
Four mild earthquakes struck Maharashtra's Marathwada region in the early hours of Thursday, sending residents rushing out of their homes as tremors w...
MAHARASHTRA
Maha CM Fadnavis Uses Unparliamentary Language While Defending Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link; Sanjay Raut Hits Back
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday strongly defended the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link project in the Assembly, saying ...
INDIA
Twin probes into Kerala mudslide after Wayanad tunnel collapse kills three people
The Kerala government has ordered a dual probe into the mudslide at the under-construction Meppadi-Kallady tunnel in Wayanad that killed three people ...
INDIA
Bengal Govt to Add 'Edit' Option to Annapurna Portal After Protests Over Payment Delays; Rejected Applicants to See Reasons
Amid mounting protests across West Bengal over non-receipt of benefits under the Annapurna Yojana, the state government has announced that it will int...
INDIA
ED Freezes ₹440 Crore in AITC Bank Accounts; Probe Alleges Funds Were Routed to Buy Aircraft, Helicopter
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has frozen ₹440.42 crore lying in three bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) as part of a mone...
INDIA
Flood Misery Deepens in Vasai-Virar: Pregnant Woman Taken to Hospital by Tractor Amid Waterlogging
Vasai-Virar continues to reel under the impact of relentless rainfall, with severe waterlogging, prolonged power outages and lack of basic services di...
INDIA
"Part of Us Died With Him..": Inside the Home of Indrajit Mondal, the "Innocent" Man Lynched During Baruipur Mayhem over Bengal Minor Rape
"My baba is gone," whispered Indrajit’s mother in between inconsolable sobs, her voice breaking under a weight no parent is ever meant to bear. Her so...
INDIA
'Amounts to Contempt of Court': Mamata Banerjee Alleges Police Defied Kol HC Order after TMC-BJP Face-off During Protest Rally against Baruipur Horror
Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the police of violating the Calcutta High Co...
MAHARASHTRA
Shiv Sena Corporator Assaults Female Doctor Over Alleged Denial of Treatment to Pregnant Woman
A shocking incident has come to light from a private hospital in Dombivli, where Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre allegedly created a ruckus along w...
INDIA
'No Criminal or Rapist Will Be Spared': Samik Bhattacharya Defends Baruipur Encounter, Calls TMC Claims 'Misinformation'
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday strongly defended the police encounter in which Prabhas Mondal, one of the prime accused in ...
INDIA
'CM Is Keeping His Promise': Baruipur Victim's Father Expresses Faith in Police, Government After Encounter of Accused
The father of the minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's Baruipur has expressed confidence in the police investigation and the state...
MAHARASHTRA
Alleged Assault on Woman Doctor, Nurses and Hospital Staff by the Corporator of Shivsena Shinde Faction
A serious incident of alleged assault and manhandling involving a woman doctor, nurses and other hospital staff has come to light at Shastrinagar Hosp...
INDIA
Baruipur Encounter Sparks Political Row in Bengal; BJP Calls It 'Divine Justice', TMC Leaders Differ, Congress Seeks Judicial Probe
The police encounter killing of Prabhash Mondal, one of the accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor in West Bengal's Baruipur, has triggered...
INDIA
'Got What He Deserved': Mother of Encounter-Killed Accused Prabhash Mondal Refuses to Claim His Body in Baruipur Rape
Sandhya Mondal, the mother of Prabhash Mondal—one of the accused in the alleged rape and murder of a minor in West Bengal's Baruipur—has refused to cl...
INDIA
Who is Prabhash Mondal? Accused in Baruipur Rape & Murder Case Killed in Midnight Encounter by Bengal Police
Prabhash Mondal, the first person arrested in the alleged rape and murder of a minor in West Bengal's Baruipur, was killed in a police encounter late ...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Rains: Man Injured After BEST Bus Hits Pedestrian in Bhandup; IMD Forecasts Gradual Easing of Rainfall
A 63-year-old man was injured after being hit by a BEST bus while it was reversing in Mumbai’s Bhandup (West) on Wednesday morning amid continued rain...
BENGAL
Prime Accused in Baruipur Minor Gang Rape-Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter During Crime Scene Reconstruction
In a dramatic turn of events early on Wednesday, one of the key accused in the shocking gang rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur was killed in...
DELHI
“Men Too Can Be Victims…”: National Commission for Men Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha After Ketan Agarwal Case
A proposal to establish a National Commission for Men has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha after MP Ashok Kumar Mittal tabled the National Commissio...
MAHARASHTRA
Jayant Patil-Vinod Tawde Meeting Sparks Buzz Over NCP-SP's Possible Entry into Mahayuti
Fresh political speculation has surfaced in Maharashtra following reports of a meeting between senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde and former Maharashtra NC...
DELHI
Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of Cockroach Janta Party's X Account in Major Legal Victory
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the restoration of the original X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which had be...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Permits Mamata Banerjee-Led Rally in Kolkata with Attendance Cap
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission to Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers from the Kalighat area to organise a rally on Wednesday, allowing f...
INDIA
Gujarat HC Upholds Death Sentences of 38 Convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts Case
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday upheld the special court’s verdict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case, refusing to grant relief to the co...
INDIA
Speculation Grows Over NCP (SP)'s Possible Entry Into Mahayuti; Congress Says It Is Open to Talks
Fresh political speculation has surfaced in Maharashtra over the possibility of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) joining the ruli...
INDIA
Baruipur Case: Saayoni Ghosh, Ritobroto Banerjee Faces Protests During Visit to Minor Victim's Family; CM to reach soon
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to visit Baruipur on Tuesday in the wake of the alleged rape and murder of a minor that has t...
INDIA
Bengaluru Father Arrested After 11-Month-Old Daughter's Death Unravels into Murder Case
Nearly a month after an 11-month-old girl's death was initially treated as an accidental fall, Bengaluru police have arrested her father on charges of...
INDIA
ED Conducts Multi-Location Raids in TMC Bank Account Probe, Searches Chartered Aviation Firm Owner's Premises
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched coordinated searches at multiple locations in Kolkata and Salt Lake as part of its investigation ...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Moves Calcutta High Court Over Rally Permission, Court Allows Petition
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's camp on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging that Kolkata Police had denied permis...
BENGAL
Baruipur Horror: Autopsy Confirms Brutal Gang Rape, Torture, and Live Drowning of 12-Year-Old Girl in West Bengal Pond
A preliminary autopsy report has laid bare the horrific details of the assault and murder of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas d...
INDIA
Mankhurd Collapse: Owner, Contractor Arrested After Six Killed in Building Crash
The Mankhurd Police on Monday arrested the owner and contractor of the unauthorised building that collapsed in Mumbai’s Janata Nagar on Sunday night, ...
INDIA
MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande Mocks Fadnavis Government Over Missing Link Landslide, Says ‘Nehru Is Responsible’
A landslide at the entry point of the newly opened Missing Link section on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway has triggered a fresh political controversy in M...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Leads Candlelight March in Kolkata Demanding Justice for Baruipur Minor’s Rape and Murder
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday took to the streets near her Kalighat residence, leadin...
INDIA
“No One Will Be Spared…”: Suvendu Adhikari Seeks Death Penalty in Baruipur Rape-Murder Case
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday called for death penalty for those accused in the alleged gang rape and murder of a minor girl i...
INDIA
“My daughter did not die, she was killed…”: Father of Baruipur Victim Demands Justice
“She left home around 4.30 pm on Saturday to attend a friend's birthday, but she never made it back,” said the uncle of the 11-year-old girl allegedly...
BENGAL
Baruipur Minor Murder: Gang Rape Charge Added to Case; Police Seek 14-Day Custody of Two Accused
Police on Monday added gang rape charges to the case involving the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, after developments in the investi...
DELHI
Pahalgam Terror Attack: NIA Names Hafiz Saeed in Supplementary Chargesheet, Alleges Cross-Border Conspiracy
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack in a supplementa...
INDIA
Baruipur Case: Prime Accused in Alleged Rape & Murder of Minor Arrested, Three Held So Far; CM Suvendu Adhikari slams ‘Heinous Crime’
The prime accused in the alleged murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur has been arrested, taking the total number of arrests in the case to three, ...
DELHI
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust Meets to Decide on Champat Rai, Anil Mishra Resignations Amid Donation Theft Probe
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to meet in Ayodhya on Monday to consider the resignations of Champat Rai and former trustee...
MANIPUR
Manipur: Eight-Year-Old Girl Among Two Injured in Kangpokpi Firing; Kuki Body Calls Attack an 'Act of Terror'
Two civilians, including an eight-year-old girl, were injured after armed groups opened fire in Thingkhongjang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district...
BENGAL
Election Commission Announces Rajya Sabha Bypolls in West Bengal on July 24 for Three Vacant Seats
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for Rajya Sabha by-elections to fill three vacant seats from West Bengal, with polli...
INDIA
Heavy Rain Lashes Kolkata as Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure System Nears Coast; IMD Warns of Very Heavy Rainfall
A low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal has intensified and is moving steadily towards the Odisha–West Bengal coast, prompting the Ind...
BENGAL
Baruipur Minor Murder Case: Second Accused Arrested, Three Detained After Overnight Police Raids
Police have arrested a second accused in connection with the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, as the investigation into th...
INDIA
'Have been put under House Arrest' : Mamata Banerjee Claims After Announcing Planned Visit to Baruipur Victim's Family; TMC Slams Police Action
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday alleged that party chief Mamata Banerjee was placed under "house arrest" to prevent her from visiting Baruipur ...
INDIA
Section 163 Imposed in Baruipur, Narendrapur and Sonarpur After Minor Girl's Death; Two Arrested, Area Remains Tense
Authorities have imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the police station areas of Baruipur, Narendrapur and S...
INDIA
Baruipur Horror: 11-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted, Raped and Murdered; Body Found in Mutilated Condition, Mob Lynches Suspect Amid Violent Protests Blocking Roads and Train Tracks
A wave of shock and anger swept through Baruipur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday after the body of an 11-year-old girl was recov...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Congratulates CM Suvendu Adhikari, Reminds Him of His TMC Roots
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday congratulated Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, extending her wishes to her former protég...
INDIA
“This hurt me…”: Chandrima Bhattacharya Breaks Silence on Why She Quit Mamata Banerjee's TMC
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Chandrima Bhattacharya on Saturday said she resigned from all party posts after Mamata Banerjee allegedly blame...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra FDA Tightens Milk Safety Norms After Statewide Inspections Expose Adulteration
Following the detection of widespread food safety violations during inspections across Maharashtra, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introdu...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Government Begins Process to Draft Uniform Civil Code; Expert Panel Likely to Be Announced Next Week
The Maharashtra government has initiated the process of preparing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state and is expected to constitute an expert com...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Says Chandrima Bhattacharya’s Exit Was "Long in the Making", Takes Charge as TMC State President
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that senior Trinamool Congress leader Chandrima Bhattacharya’s resignation was n...
INDIA
After Ayodhya Temple Row, Donation Theft Allegations Surface at Badrinath; BKTC Orders Probe
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has ordered an internal inquiry into allegations of financial irregularities involving donations at Ba...
INDIA
Chandrima Bhattacharya Resigns from All TMC Posts, Withdraws as Authorised Signatory and ECI Representative in Fresh Blow to Mamata Banerjee
In a significant escalation of the ongoing crisis within the Trinamool Congress, senior leader and West Bengal State President Chandrima Bhattacharya ...
BENGAL
BJP Workers Stop Kolkata-Bound Bus in Hunt for Absconding Abhishek Aide, Sumit; Passenger Turns Out to Be Ex-PSO
High drama unfolded in West Bengal's South Dinajpur district on Thursday night after BJP workers and local residents stopped a Kolkata-bound bus over ...
BENGAL
India Closely Watching Bangladesh-China Teesta Talks, Says It Will Reassess Approach Amid Strategic Concerns
India on Friday said it is closely monitoring developments surrounding the proposed Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRC...
DELHI
“Moral Responsibility…”: Samyukta Kisan Morcha Extends Support to CJP Protest, Delegation to Visit Jantar Mantar
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), on Friday, extended its support to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar and announced t...
BENGAL
'TMC's Internal Matter': Dilip Ghosh Says Law, Speaker Will Decide Party HQ and Assembly Seat Dispute
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday described the escalating power struggle within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as an "internal matter" after...
DELHI
“How much longer will the PM wait?”: Sonam Wangchuk's Health Deteriorates as Hunger Strike Enters Day 7, CJP Renews Call for Pradhan's Resignation
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the seventh day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJ...
BENGAL
‘Make July 21 Firing Report Public’: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Alleges ‘Collusion’, Writes to CM Suvendu Adhikari Seeking Fresh Probe
Dipaneeta DasRebel Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to make public the findings of the Justice...
DELHI
"Pradhan's Birthday Cake Can't Be Iced with Our Children's Blood": Mahua Moitra Joins CJP Protest, Tears into Education Minister
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday, voicing support for activist Sonam...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai, MMR Under Red Alert as IMD Forecasts Intense Rain; Heavy Showers Across Konkan Till July 6
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Nowcast Red Warning for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar, warning of intense spells of rain at...
INDIA
BJP Yuva Morcha Leader Accused of Allegedly Molesting Woman Doctor Govt Medical College
A Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha state executive member has been accused of allegedly molesting a woman doctor and threatening to shoot her ...
INDIA
Fresh Escalation in Manipur: Kuki-Naga Clashes Lead to Torching of Houses in Kamjong District
Fresh violence has broken out in Manipur’s Kamjong district along the India-Myanmar border, reigniting tensions between Kuki and Naga communities. On ...
MAHARASHTRA
Two Die of Electrocution in Mumbra and Bhiwandi Amid Heavy Rains
Two separate electrocution incidents in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have claimed two lives within a day, raising fresh concerns over electrical saf...
INDIA
Supreme Court Stays CAG Audit of Delhi Power Discoms
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) audit of Delhi's three private electricity distribution companies, dire...
INDIA
RSS Seeks Thorough Probe Into Alleged Ram Temple Donation Theft; Warns Against 'Anti-Hindu Forces'
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday called for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple ...
MAHARASHTRA
"Operation Ram Mandir...": Uddhav Thackeray alleges BJP used "stolen temple funds" to break parties
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged embezzlement of donation...
INDIA
Calcutta HC Seeks Affidavits From Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee in Martyrs' Day Rally Contempt Case
The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishe...
MAHARASHTRA
'Who Is the Dawood Ibrahim of Ayodhya's Underworld?': Sanjay Raut Demands Accountability
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut attacked the BJP over the alleged financial irregularities linked to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, claiming that the holy ...
INDIA
"Typo errors not unusual...": NTA Looks Into Alleged Mistakes in UGC-NET Sociology Exam Paper
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said it is examining allegations of errors in the UGC-NET Sociology examination conducted on 30 June, following ...
INDIA
Fresh FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee Over 'Sebashray' Health Camps; Alleged use of Unauthorised Medical Services and Equipment
A fresh criminal case has been registered against former Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour, this time over alleged irregulari...
INDIA
Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Sonam Raghuvanshi's Bail Relief
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to suspend the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the woman accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, d...
MAHARASHTRA
Bombay HC Judge Quashes Externment, Remarks 'Horse Trading' Is Going On Across Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court on Thursday (July 2) set aside an externment order issued against a leader of the Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI), ob...
INDIA
"I'm an artist, not a politician...": Diljit Dosanjh Distances Himself From CJP Jantar Mantar Protest
Punjabi superstar and actor Diljit Dosanjh has made it clear that he has no intention of joining the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party...
MAHARASHTRA
Sakinaka Manhole Death: Mayor Orders Action Against Officials, Contractor as Rain Toll Reaches Five
Three days of heavy rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have claimed five lives, with a 60-year-old man dying after falling into an open ma...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Tables Women Farmers' Empowerment Bill to Extend Benefits Beyond Landowners
In a significant move aimed at bringing women working in agriculture into the formal farming ecosystem, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday introd...
BENGAL
“Nationalist Chor Party…” Mahua Moitra Slams Rebel TMC MLAs’ CEC Meeting, Says Only the “Stupid” Need to Stake Claim on Party
Senior Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra launched a blistering attack on the rebel faction of the party after a 10-member delegation led by West Beng...
BENGAL
Rebel TMC Faction Led by Ritabrata Banerjee Meets Election Commission Full Bench in Delhi
A 10-member delegation from the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), headed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, met the ...
BENGAL
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan Meets Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee at Kalighat Residence
Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan on Thursday met Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee and the party's National General Secretary...
BENGAL
ED Launches Money Laundering Probe Into Ex-TMC Councillor Debraj Chakraborty's Alleged ₹1,300-Crore Assets
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a money laundering investigation against former Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Debraj Chakraborty,...
MAHARASHTRA
Man Drowns after Falling into Open Manhole as Heavy Rain Batters Mumbai
A man was swept into an open manhole and is feared dead after falling into it during heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Thursday, in an incident that has onc...
BENGAL
'Should They Be Showered With Flowers?': Bengal Minister Backs Egg Protest Against Mahua Moitra
West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee on Wednesday defended the egg-pelting incident targeting Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, say...
INDIA
Govt Directs WhatsApp to Halt Username Rollout in India, Seeks Explanation Within 3 Days
The Centre has asked WhatsApp (Meta) to pause the rollout of its proposed "username" feature in India, citing concerns over cybercrime, impersonation ...
MAHARASHTRA
BMC Suspends Three Officials After Chembur Tree Crash; Earlier Notices Had Flagged Root Damage
A day after 11-year-old Vihaan Srivastav was killed when a tree collapsed onto his school van in Chembur, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)...
MAHARASHTRA
Two College Girls Electrocuted by Exposed Underground Cable in Waterlogged Nerul Highway Stretch
Two college girls were hospitalised after receiving an electric shock from an exposed underground power cable hidden beneath rainwater on the Mumbai-b...
BENGAL
Rebel TMC Faction Led by Ritabrata Banerjee to Meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar Today, Fight Intensifies Over Party Name and Symbol
A 10-member delegation from the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), headed by West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, is s...
BENGAL
'Attacked by BJP Goons:' Eggs hurled at Mahua Moitra during 21st July preparatory meeting; Samik Bhattacharya denies allegation
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday alleged that BJP 'goons' attacked her transit office in Krishnanagar by pelting eggs and vegetab...
POLITICS
₹35 Crore Horse-Trading Allegation in Tamil Nadu: TVK MLA Claims Massive Bribe Offer to Destabilise Vijay Government; DMK Links Surface
A fresh political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu less than two months after actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK...
News
From LPG Price Cut to Costlier Passports: Key Rules and Financial Changes Effective from July 1
A host of financial, banking and policy changes have come into effect from July 1, impacting taxpayers, passport applicants, Aadhaar users, businesses...
MAHARASHTRA
'Dirty and Dangerous Politics Underway in Maharashtra, BJP Too Will Face the Consequences': Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the prevailing political climate in Maharashtra, descr...
POLITICS
Shinde Sena Targets Another UBT MLC After Sachin Ahir's Switch
A day after senior leader Sachin Ahir switched to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the ruling faction is now said to be making efforts to bring anothe...
INDIA
Stone Hurled at Abhishek Banerjee’s Family Home; TMC MP Shares CCTV Footage, Alleges BJP-backed ‘Goons’ behind attack
A man allegedly hurled stones at the family residence of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata in the early hours of Tuesday, damaging th...
MAHARASHTRA
Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde Camp, Files Nomination for Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson
In a major political development, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and Worli leader Sachin Ahir has quit the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction and joined the Shiv Sena ...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Tragedy : 11 Year Old Student Dies, 4 Injured After Tree Falls On School Bus
An 11 year old student died and four other children were injured after a large roadside tree collapsed onto a school bus in Mumbai’s Chembur area on T...
INDIA
‘Results Next Year’: Centre Defends E20 Fuel Programme as Supreme Court Orders Status Quo
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered status quo on ethanol allocation to oil marketing companies after the Centre told the court that India’s 20% etha...
DELHI
MP Judge Faces Online Communal Attack After Convicting Cow Vigilantes in Lynching Case
A judge in Madhya Pradesh has come under intense communal abuse and online harassment after convicting several men in a 2022 mob lynching case. The in...
DELHI
BJP Sets 2028 Telangana Target, Nitin Nabin Promises Double Engine Government
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has announced that the party’s main goal is to form the government in Telangana afte...
WORLD
India's Russian Oil Imports Hit Record High as Ukraine Strikes Boost Moscow's Crude Exports
India is on track to import a record volume of crude oil from Russia in June, with Russian supplies expected to account for more than 50% of the...
INDIA
Kolkata Police Deny Permission for July 21 Martyrs' Day Rally at Esplanade, Both TMC Factions Told to Shift Venue
The Kolkata Police have denied permission to both rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold their July 21 "Martyrs' Day" rally at the tra...
INDIA
“They are frustrated…”: Yogi Adityanath Accuses Opposition of 'Hypocrisy' Over Ram Temple Donation Row
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition over its criticism of the alleged embezzlement of do...
DELHI
DMK, AAP Back Joint INDIA Bloc Letter to CJI on EC's SIR Process
Twenty-three Opposition political parties, along with Independent Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kan...
DELHI
General Dhiraj Seth Takes Charge as India's New Army Chief
General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after servin...
DELHI
Supreme Court Refuses Immediate Bail to Asaram, Seeks Rajasthan Govt's Response on Challenge to Rape Conviction
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant immediate bail or suspend the sentence of self-styled godman Asaram while agreeing to hear his appeal a...
INDIA
Bengal: Massive Fire at Haldia Petrochemicals Pipeline Injures Over 20, Disrupts Rail Services
More than 20 people were injured after a massive fire broke out in a naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) in West Bengal's Pur...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Seeks State Report on Egg-Throwing Incidents, Rejects TMC's Plea for Interim Relief
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal government to submit a detailed affidavit explaining the steps it has taken to prevent rep...
MAHARASHTRA
Mayank Lohar Murder: Railway Police Recovers Murder Weapon
In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of Mayank Lohar, who was killed aboard a Churchgate–Nalasopara local train, on Monday, th...
INDIA
MAHA TET Aspirants Demand Accountability After Exam Postponed Over Paper Leak
The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET), scheduled for lakhs of candidates aspiring to become teachers, was postponed after the Bhiwandi P...
BENGAL
West Bengal Passes Landmark Anti-Goonda Bill: CM Suvendu Adhikari Assures No Misuse or Political Vendetta
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the ‘West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026’, popularly know...
BENGAL
West Bengal Assembly Passes OBC Amendment Bills, Removes 77 Muslim Communities from Reservation List
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Monday passed two significant amendment bills that overhaul the state’s Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservati...
BENGAL
"70 kg Silver, 1,250 kg Gold Missing...": Mahua Moitra Targets Centre Over Ram Mandir Donation Row
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Saturday has sharply criticised the Central government over the alleged irregularities in donations made t...
MAHARASHTRA
Lohagad Death Case: Court Extends Police Custody of Siya Goyal, Alleged Lover Chetan Till July 3
A Pune court on Monday extended the police custody of Siya Goyal, the fiancée of deceased businessman Ketan Agrawal, and her alleged lover Chetan till...
DELHI
Janakpuri School Rape Case: Delhi HC Cancels Bail of 57 Year Old Staff, Orders Immediate Surrender
The Delhi High Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted to a 57 year old staff member of a private school in Delhi’s Janakpuri, who is accused of ra...
INDIA
Bengal Govt Announces UCC Rollout, Draft Bill to Be Tabled Before Cabinet on July 2
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that the government is moving ahead with the rollout of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in th...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Seeks State's Response on TMC Plea Against Pre-Dawn Raid at Abhishek Banerjee's Residence
The Calcutta High Court on Monday sought a response from the West Bengal government on a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging th...
POLITICS
Uddhav Thackeray Hints at BJP Reunion, Says 'We Are Sitting at Two Corners'
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday made a series of remarks that hinted at a possible thaw in relations with the BJP, even as Maharashtr...
MAHARASHTRA
Shivsena UBT Saamana Editorial Targets Maharashtra Government Over TET Paper Leak, Demands Accountability
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, in an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government ov...
DELHI
‘4C Formula’ Remark Ignites Political Storm : Yogi Challenges Akhilesh Yadav on Krishna Janmabhoomi
Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have intensified over the alleged Ram Temple donation irregularities, with Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yad...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune Sessions Court Sentences Nasrapur Rape-Murder Accused To Death in record 59 Days
In a landmark verdict that has sent ripples across Maharashtra, the Pune Sessions Court on Monday sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to death for th...
BENGAL
‘Enough Is Enough!’ CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns Humayun Kabir of Stringent Action Against Inflammatory Comments
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said strict action would be taken against MLA Humayun Kabir over his recent provocative remarks,...
BENGAL
KMC Orders Hawkers, Shop Owners to Vacate Spaces Under Flyovers Within a Week
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has directed hawkers and shop owners operating beneath flyovers and bridges across the city to vacate the occu...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Probe Expands Across Four States; Hunt for Mastermind Intensifies
The probe into the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper leak has expanded beyond the state, with the Thane Police sending multipl...
POLITICS
Faizabad Bar Association Refuses to Defend Ram Temple Fund Case Accused, Announces ₹5 Lakh Penalty
The Faizabad Bar Association in Uttar Pradesh has resolved not to represent any of the accused in the alleged embezzlement of funds linked to the Ram ...
BENGAL
TMC Moves Calcutta High Court for Urgent Hearing Over ₹440 Crore Party Funds; Court Orders Notices to Police and Bank
The Kalighat faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking an urgent hearing over the control of the party's ...
MADHYA PRADESH
Uddhav Thackeray Labels BJP 'Babar Janata Party', Alleges 'Operation Tiger' Was Aimed at Weakening Him
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of exploiting the Ram Temple...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk Urges Nationwide Support as Indefinite Hunger Strike Enters Second Day at CJP Protest
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to people across the country to join his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, or observe a ...
MAHARASHTRA
“Heavens are not going to fall…”: Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Seeking Probe into Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Theft
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to urgently hear a petition seeking an independent investigation into allegations of misappropriation of donation...
MAHARASHTRA
Mahim Station Stabbing: Absconding Accused Arrested After Three-Day Manhunt, Knife Still Missing
The Mahim Police have arrested a 19-year-old man who had been absconding for three days after allegedly stabbing a commuter following a minor altercat...
INDIA
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Theft Probe: 8 Arrested, ₹79.85 Lakh Recovered; SIT Uncovers Repeated Irregularities in Cash Handling
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged embezzlement of devotee donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya has led to the a...
BENGAL
West Bengal BJP Government Set to Table Stringent Public Safety Bill Today Amid Sharp Debate Over Civil Liberties
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly is poised to introduce and likely pass the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, ...
BENGAL
ISKCON Relieves Radharaman Das of All Responsibilities; Former Kolkata Vice-President Links Move to Bangladesh Remarks
ISKCON has relieved Radharaman Das of all his responsibilities within the organisation, ending his tenure as the Vice-President of ISKCON Kolkata. The...
News
Both TMC Factions Seek Permission for July 21 Shahid Diwas Rally; Mamata Camp Objects to Rebel Group's Claim
The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress has now reached one of the party's most significant annual political events, with both the Mamata Ban...
WORLD
‘I’ll Be Back This Year’: Sheikh Hasina Rejects Death Sentence, Signals Return to Bangladesh
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared that she intends to return to Bangladesh "this year," nearly two years after leaving the c...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk Joins Students' Protest, Begins Indefinite Fast at Jantar Mantar; CJP Alleges Police Cut Basic Facilities
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday launched an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, joining the ongoing protest led by the Cockro...
WORLD
Why India’s Venezuela Relief Mission Is Called ‘Operation Amistad’: The Story Behind the Name
When India launched its humanitarian mission to earthquake-hit Venezuela, it gave the operation a name carrying a message beyond emergency aid. 'Opera...
WORLD
Argentine Footballer Lucas Trejo's Wife and Children Found Dead After 74-Hour Search in Venezuela Quake
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has suffered a devastating personal loss after the bodies of his wife and children were found following a 74-hour sea...
WORLD
Venezuela Earthquake: Argentine Footballer Lucas Trejo's Wife and Children Found Dead After 74-Hour Search
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has suffered a devastating personal loss after the bodies of his wife and children were found following a 74-hour sea...
INDIA
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Alleges ‘Selective Targeting’ of Mamata Banerjee Loyalists while Rebel Camp being ‘Let off’
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the BJP-led West Bengal government of "selectively targeting" leaders loyal to Mamata Banerjee while sp...
BENGAL
‘Bulldozer Action!’: Railway Authorities Undertake Overnight Anti-Encroachment Drive at Kolkata’s Park Circus Railway Station
In a major overnight anti-encroachment operation, railway authorities on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday demolished several "illegal" sta...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Local Train Murder: Accused Threw Knife Between Borivali and Mira Road, Weapon Still Missing
The investigation into the murder of 21-year-old Mayank Lohar aboard a moving Churchgate–Nalasopara local train has unearthed several startling revela...
BENGAL
TMC Files Police Complaint Against Rebel Faction for Alleged Impersonation, Forgery of Party Name and Symbol**
In a sharp escalation of the bitter internal power struggle rocking the Trinamool Congress, the official faction led by Mamata Banerjee has lodged a p...
MAHARASHTRA
Minor Shoulder Bump Turns Violent: Man Stabbed Outside Mahim Station Over Dropped Mobile Phone
Days after the shocking murder of a young man aboard a Churchgate–Nalasopara local train over a trivial altercation, another violent incident has rais...
INDIA
Eggs Off the Menu? Mahua Moitra Hits Out at BJP Over Bengal School Meal Controversy
A political row has erupted in West Bengal after reports that eggs will no longer be served in mid-day meals in schools under the Kolkata Municipal Co...
News
Nihangs Camp at Paonta Sahib, Refuse to Leave Until Four Arrested Members Are Freed
More than 150 Nihang Sikhs have been camping at the historic Paonta Sahib gurdwara in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, saying they will not leave ...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Postpones TET 2026 After Alleged Question Paper Leak Ahead of Examination
The Maharashtra government has postponed the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 after an alleged question paper leak was detected less than a day be...
INDIA
Shivsena UBT Saamna Predicts Major NDA Cabinet Shake-Up; Dharmendra Pradhan, Hardeep Puri Among Likely Exits
Shiv Sena (UBT)'s mouthpiece Saamna has published a list of Union ministers it claims are likely to be dropped from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cab...
BENGAL
Death Toll Climbs to 16 in Kolkata Warehouse Tragedy as Final Rescue Efforts Continue
The death toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse has risen to 16 after two more injured workers died during treatment at SSKM Hospital. Rescue teams ...
INDIA
Union Minister Receives ₹99-Lakh Subsidy Under Scheme Run by His Own Ministry: The Indian Express Investigation Finds
NTT Desk An investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary received a governme...
INDIA
“Yielded nothing but Modi-Netanyahu friendship…”: Sonia Gandhi Accuses Central Government of 'Silence and Inaction' Over Gaza Conflict
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has sharply criticised the Narendra Modi-led government over its response to the war in Gaza, ac...
INDIA
"Horrendous Performance...": CJP Marks Dharmendra Pradhan's Birthday with Cake, Renews Resignation Demand
In a symbolic protest on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s birthday, members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) visited the Ministry of Ed...
INDIA
Operation Toofan: Kerala Demolishes Illegal Shop Linked to Drug Peddling
In a major action against the illegal drug trade, Kerala Police on Friday demolished a roadside shop allegedly being used to sell banned narcotic subs...
News
Chhattisgarh Govt Begins UCC Process, Former Supreme Court Judge to Lead Panel
The Chhattisgarh government has formed a five member committee to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The deci...
News
AAP Convenor Kejriwal Calls Ram Temple Donation FIR an ‘Eyewash’, Says Bigger Heads Are Being Shielded
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Friday and offered prayers amid the ongoing controversy o...
News
BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Foreign Visits; Congress Says He Is a 'Global Leader'
The Bharatiya Janata Party took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi over his frequent foreign visits, launching a social media campaign questioning his absence fr...
INDIA
NCERT Introduces SIR Chapter in Class 9 Textbook, Says ‘No Eligible Voter Should Be Left Out’
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new section on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision...
News
“Do not cast an evil eye on Ayodhya” : Yogi Adityanath Issues Stern Warning Over Ram Temple Fund 'Scam'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that anyone found guilty of tampering with the faith of Sanatan Dharma or misusing public ...
INDIA
Government Releases Names of Six Soldiers Killed in Action During Operation Sindoor
The Centre has, for the first time, officially disclosed the identities of six Indian military personnel who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor...
MAHARASHTRA
'Was Ram Mandir Donation Money Used to Split Parties?' Sanjay Raut Demands Investigation
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Friday made a major allegation, claiming that money from the Ram Mandir donation fund was allegedly used...
BENGAL
West Bengal Government Likely to Table Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly Next Week
The BJP government in West Bengal is preparing to introduce a Bill to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during the ongoing Assembly session, fulf...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune Murder Case: Father of Prime Accused Demands Death Penalty if Daughter Is Found Guilty
In a shocking development in the Ketan Agrawal murder case, the father of the prime accused, Siya Goyal, has said that his daughter deserves the harsh...
MAHARASHTRA
Shiv Sena (UBT) Raises Alarm Over Missing Silver Brick Donated to Ayodhya Ram Temple
The controversy surrounding the alleged mismanagement of donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has intensified, with fresh allegations emerging ...
News
‘Rarest of Rare’: Pune Court Convicts 65 Year Old for Brutal Rape and Murder of 3 Year Old
A special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) court has convicted a 65 year old man for the rape and murder of a three year old girl, ...
News
“Drowned in Arrogance of Power…”: Rahul Gandhi Demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation Over 'Terrorists' Remark Amid NEET Protest Row
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demandin...
WORLD
PM Modi Meets Amazon CEO as Tech Giant Announces $48 Billion India Investment
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and announced that the company will invest a total of $48 billion (aro...
MAHARASHTRA
Congress State President Harshwardhan Sapkal Slams Maharashtra Government Over Deteriorating Law and Order
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday targeted Mahayuti government, alleging that the state’s law and order situation has col...
DELHI
NCERT’s New Class 9 Chapter Calls Emergency a ‘Challenge to Democracy’
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in its Class 9 Social Science ...
BENGAL
“Don't Pick Juicy Bits…”: Mahua Moitra Slams “Buzz” Over Remarks Praising Suvendu Adhikari
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has strongly defended party chief Mamata Banerjee amid the ongoing rebellion within the party, accusing dissi...
News
Dharmendra Pradhan Accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'Misleading' NEET Aspirants Amid Examination Row
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading misinformation among NEET aspirants, saying ...
DELHI
‘Sorry Mom’: NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Emotional Video Message
An 18 year old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district after recording an emotional video message apologising to his...
BENGAL
‘City of Joy Turned Into City of Death’: Suvendu Adhikari Blames TMC After Deadly Warehouse Collapse in Taratala
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday blamed the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for the collapse of an under construc...
DELHI
‘Papa, I’m Leaving’: Delhi Woman Dies by Suicide, Video Alleges Harassment by In-Laws
A 24 year old woman allegedly died by suicide at her matrimonial home in Delhi’s Nangloi area after recording a three minute video in which she accuse...
INDIA
Centre Clarifies Passport Is Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship, Says Legal Position Has Existed for Decades
The Centre on Thursday defended its position that an Indian passport should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship, stressing that the lega...
BENGAL
Kolkata Warehouse Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Nine; Five Arrested, SIT Formed to Probe Incident
The Centre on Thursday defended its position that an Indian passport should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship, stressing that the lega...
News
Pune Murder Case: Police Probe Reveals Alleged Pre-Planned Conspiracy Behind Ketan Agrawal’s Lohagad Fort Death
The investigation into the death of 26-year-old Ketan Agrawal at Lohagad Fort has uncovered a series of alleged events that Pune Rural Police believe ...
MAHARASHTRA
Sanjay Raut Seeks Action Against MP Sanjay Patil Over Alleged Threatening Remarks
A fresh political controversy has erupted after Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut wrote to Mumbai Police Co...
BENGAL
CM Suvendu Adhikari Orders Halt on KMC Sanctioned Under-Construction Projects Till July 31 for Safety Audit After Taratala Collapse
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a sweeping suspension of all under-construction projects - largely commercial - fal...
DELHI
Supreme Court Allows Plea Against Bengal’s Ration Move for SIR Excluded Persons to Be Filed in Calcutta HC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a petitioner to withdraw a plea challenging the West Bengal government’s alleged move to deny ration benefits t...
BENGAL
Tragedy in Taratala: Roof Collapse at Under-Construction Kolkata Warehouse Claims Three Lives, Many Still Feared Trapped**
A devastating structural failure struck an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata’s Taratala area on Wednesday afternoon, leaving at least three work...
INDIA
‘Jammu and Kashmir Was, Is and Will Always Be Ours’: India Blasts Pakistan at UNSC Over Kashmir Remarks
India strongly criticised Pakistan at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting after Islamabad raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delh...
BENGAL
‘I Cried the Whole Night, Suvendu Stood by Me’ : Mahua Moitra’s Praise for BJP Leader Triggers Political Buzz in Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has triggered fresh political speculation after recalling the support she received from West Bengal Chief Min...
News
‘Real Target Is to End Reservation’: Congress Alleges BJP Wants Two-Thirds Lok Sabha Majority
The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha with the “real and ultimate ...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Abhishek Banerjee’s Foreign Travel Plea
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to grant urgent relief to Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who had ...
BENGAL
Several Feared Trapped After Under-Construction Godown Collapses in Kolkata's Taratala
An under-construction shed at a godown near Brace Bridge railway station suddenly collapsed, trapping several workers beneath tonnes of debris in Kolk...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Rains: Waterlogging Reported Across City as IMD Issues Red Alert
Mumbai woke up to heavy rainfall on Wednesday after intense overnight showers lashed the city, leading to waterlogging in several low-lying areas and ...
INDIA
Indian Express Investigation Reveals Extensive Land Purchases by Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s Family in Ujjain
The Indian Express has published a detailed investigative report examining land acquisitions by the family of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yada...
MAHARASHTRA
MNS chief Raj Thackeray slams Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar over obituary resolution for Asha Bhosle
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has strongly criticized Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar over the manner in which he read out the condolence resolu...
BENGAL
TMC Rift Deepens: Mamata Seeks Madan Mitra as Chief Whip, Speaker Says Matter Is Sub-Judice
The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after Mamata Banerjee’s camp sought to replace senior leader Firhad H...
MAHARASHTRA
Couple Killed, Two Children Injured in Samruddhi Expressway Crash; Separate Accident Injures Three on Western Express Highway
Road accidents continue to be a major concern across Maharashtra, with another fatal crash reported on the Samruddhi Expressway. A husband and wife fr...
DELHI
‘B Team of Disruptive Elements’: Dharmendra Pradhan’s Sharp Attack on CJP Amid Protest Row
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), calling it the “B team of disruptiv...
DELHI
NEET Aspirant Found Dead a Day After Re-Exam : Note Says, ‘Not Capable of Anything’
A 19 year old NEET aspirant was found dead at her home in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district, a day after reappearing for the National Eligibility-c...
DELHI
‘Scaring Students… Wants Anarchy….’: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s Sharp Attack on Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi
A political war of words has erupted between the Centre and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over issues related to students, competitive exams, and the e...
News
11 year old Girl Sleeping on Foothpath Abducted, Raped and Murdered by Cab Driver, Body Dumped in Gurugram
In a shocking incident, an 11 year old girl was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and killed by a cab driver in south Delhi's Mehrauli area. The young gi...
MAHARASHTRA
Aditya Thackeray Targets Eknath Shinde in Assembly; Shinde Hits Back During Monsoon Session
The second day of the Maharashtra Monsoon Session witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling alliance and the Opposition, with Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA ...
INDIA
‘A Diaper A Day Keeps Leaks Away’: CJP Intensifies NEET Protest at Jantar Mantar
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday announced a unique “diaper donation drive” as part of its ongoing protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where i...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Orders Preservation of CCTV, EVMs in Mamata Banerjee’s Bhawanipore Election Petition
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the preservation of all election-related records, including CCTV footage, EVMs and VVPATs, in connection w...
BENGAL
3 Kg Gold Seized From Arrested TMC Leader Sabyasachi Dutta’s Aide’s Residence
Police have recovered more than 3 kilograms of gold from the residence of an aide of arrested Trinamool Congress leader Sabyasachi Dutta on Tuesday, a...
MAHARASHTRA
Six Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Join Shinde Camp; Questions Raised Over Utilisation of Development Funds
Six rebel Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) officially joined Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on June 22, marking the culminat...
BENGAL
TMC Rebels Oust Mamata Banerjee as Chairperson in Unprecedented Internal Revolt; Parallel Leadership Formed and Election Commission Petition Planned
In a stunning development that has plunged the Trinamool Congress into its deepest internal crisis since its founding in 1998, a rebel faction led by ...
News
Operation Tiger a Success: Not a Four, But a Sixer, Says Eknath Shinde After Six UBT MPs Join Shiv Sena
Four years after the political rebellion that began with 40 MLAs in 2022, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Mond...
MAHARASHTRA
‘Delivered 6 MPs’: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s Fresh Swipe at Shinde Amid Major Shiv Sena Defections
A fresh political confrontation has erupted in Maharashtra after six Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the Eknath Shinde led...
BENGAL
Trinamool Congress Approaches Calcutta High Court Over Frozen Bank Accounts Amid Internal Rift
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court contesting the freezing of three of its key bank accounts that...
WORLD
“Putting the Country I Love First…”: Keir Starmer Steps Down as UK Prime Minister
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party after facing gro...
DELHI
INS Agray, Dunagiri, Sanshodhak: Three New Warships Join Indian Navy Fleet in Kolkata Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata, describing the...
INDIA
Pakistan Raises War Threat Over Water Security Amid Indus Treaty Tensions
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has warned that Pakistan could go to war with India if it believes its water security is under serious thre...
BENGAL
West Bengal Budget 2026 at a Glance: 20% DA Hike, One Lakh Jobs, Women-Centric Welfare Schemes Announced
In its first full Budget since assuming office, the BJP-led West Bengal government on Monday unveiled an expansive package of welfare, employment and ...
BENGAL
Six Killed in Jalpaiguri Bus Crash : West Bengal CM Announces Compensation for Victims
At least six people were killed and 29 others injured after a North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) bus crashed into a parked truck in West...
BIHAR
Odisha Transport Minister's Nephew Held in Woman Student Suicide Probe
Police on Sunday arrested the nephew of Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena in connection with the alleged abetment to suicide of a 20-year-...
DELHI
Delhi Woman Intern Assaulted by Mob in Odisha After Child Kidnapping Rumours Trigger Vigilante Attack; 20 Arrested
A 22-year-old woman from Delhi working with a non-governmental organisation in Odisha was allegedly stripped, molested and assaulted by a mob in Rayag...
BENGAL
Kolkata's Suhrawardy Avenue Renamed After Gopal Patha, Sparking Political Row Over Historical Legacy
A decision by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to rename Suhrawardy Avenue as Gopal Mukherjee Road has triggered a political controversy in Wes...
INDIA
BJP Govt Set to Present First Bengal Budget, Focus on Jobs, Growth and Fiscal Discipline
Bengal’s BJP government is all set to present its first full Budget on Monday, offering the clearest indication yet of how the new administration inte...
MAHARASHTRA
Two Killed, One Critical as BMW Z4 Crashes Into Divider Near Badlapur
Two persons were killed and another sustained serious injuries after a BMW Z4 crashed into a divider on the Mumbai-Vadodara Highway near Badlapur in t...
INDIA
Solver Gang Exposed During NEET UG Re-Test, 9 Impersonators Arrested
A major cheating racket was uncovered during the NEET UG 2026 re-examination in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, where police arrested 30 people for their...
MAHARASHTRA
Shiv Sena’s ‘Operation Tiger’ Successful; Six UBT MPs Set to Announce Political Stand Today
Shiv Sena’s much-discussed “Operation Tiger” has reportedly achieved a major breakthrough, with six Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) fac...
DELHI
“Protest extension denied…”: Abhijeet Dipke Claims Police Moving to Arrest Him, Urges Students to Continue Protest
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader and founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday called for a “Jail Bharo Andolan” by students and the youth across the count...
INDIA
59 Fall Ill After Eating Shawarma and Pizza in Bhiwandi; Food Poisoning Suspected, Seven Children Among Affected
A suspected food poisoning incident in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi city has taken a serious turn, with the number of affected individuals rising to 59.&nbs...
MAHARASHTRA
Roof of Under-Construction Hall Collapses at Maharashtra Temple, Several Feared Trapped
A major accident was reported on Saturday at the Yashwadi Devasthan temple complex in Manwath Taluka of Maharashtra's Parbhani district after the roof...
POLITICS
Raj Thackeray Slams MP Poaching, Questions Electoral Practices and Freebie Politics
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday addressed party workers at a gathering in Mumbai focused on the Special Intensive Revis...
INDIA
TMC Leader Jahangir Khan's Wife Arrested Over Falta Protest
West Bengal Police on Saturday arrested Sarina Bibi, the wife of jailed Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan, in connection with the violent protes...
BENGAL
“Shocking incident…”: Abhishek Banerjee Claims Security Lapse After Alleged Armed Man Seen During Kolkata Airport Chaos
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that a major security breach had taken place at Kolkata's Netaji S...
INDIA
Scuffle Erupts at Kolkata Airport as TMC and BJP Workers Face Off Ahead of Abhishek Banerjee’s Return from Delhi
Chaos erupted outside Kolkata Airport on Friday night as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed short...
DELHI
NEET Aspirant from Nagpur Allotted Exam Centre in Abu Dhabi, NTA Rectifies Error
A National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) candidate from Nagpur was briefly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi for the re-examinatio...
DELHI
“If they have little integrity, they must resign…”: Abhishek Meets LS Speaker, Files 20 Disqualification Petitions Against Rebel TMC MPs
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday submitted 20 separate disqualification petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Bir...
BENGAL
Former TMC MLA Saukat Molla Booked in rape case After Woman Alleges Sexual Abuse and Blackmail
Former Trinamool congress (TMC) MLA Saukat Molla has been booked on charges of a rape and criminal intimidation after a woman accused him and three ot...
BENGAL
Kolkata Metro to Start Services from 4 AM on June 21 for International Yoga Day and NEET-UG 2026 Candidates
To facilitate commuters attending the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Kolkata’s Red Road and candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 exami...
POLITICS
CPI(ML)L Slams Congress’ Cross-Voting Charge as ‘Malicious Lie’
CPI(ML)L has dismissed the Congress’ allegation of cross voting in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha elections as a “malicious lie.” In a terse letter, Bhatta...
INDIA
Forced to drink urine, beaten and humiliated : Chhattisgarh Woman tortured in front of four children
A shocking case of domestic violence has come to light from Chhattisgarh’s Koriya district, where a man allegedly tied up his wife, beat her, shaved h...
DELHI
Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest, Cockroach Janta Party Founder Urges PM Modi to Act on Student Suicides, Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation
Ahead of a proposed protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ...
BENGAL
NIA Conducts Pre-Dawn Searches at Homes of Three Bengal Activists in Maoist Revival Case
The NIA on Thursday conducted searches at premises linked to three West Bengal-based activists, namely, researcher at Jadavpur University Jhelum Roy, ...
BENGAL
‘Didi knows’: Ex-Bengal Min Jyoti Priya Mallick a.k.a Balu Resigns from All TMC Posts Citing Health Concerns
Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday announced his resignation from all party posts, c...
BENGAL
West Bengal Govt Tells High Court Yoga Day Attendance Not Mandatory for Employees Ahead of PM Modi’s Kolkata Visit
The West Bengal government on Friday informed the Calcutta High Court that attendance at the International Yoga Day programme is not mandatory for sta...
BENGAL
North Bengal Reels Under Torrential Rain; Landslide Sever Darjeeling–Siliguri Connectivity
Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered widespread disruption across the hills of North Bengal and adjoining areas, with flash floods and landslides da...
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Alleges BJP’s Long-Term Plan to Weaken Regional Parties Ahead of 2029 Polls
Amid ongoing political speculation over alleged attempts to engineer defections among opposition MPs, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Fr...
POLITICS
Mumbai Police on High Alert Amid Fears of Tension During Shiv Sena’s 60th Foundation Day Celebrations
Mumbai Police have been placed on high alert amid concerns of possible political tension and clashes following the rebellion of six MPs from the Uddha...
INDIA
CM Suvendu Adhikari Meets 16 Former BJP MLAs Denied Tickets, Assures Party Is Considering Future Roles
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday met 16 former BJP legislators who were denied party tickets in the recent Assembly elections, ...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Refuses Interim Stay on Ritabrata Banerjee’s Appointment as LoP
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday declined to grant interim relief in a petition challenging the appointment of rebel Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabra...
BENGAL
TMC Leader Aroop Biswas Requests HDFC Bank to Freeze Party Account Amid ‘Real TMC’ Dispute
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Aroop Biswas has written a letter to HDFC Bank requesting a freeze on the party's account, citing a serious dispute ov...
INDIA
Bengal Government Names Dev, Prosenjit to Key Tollywood Advisory Panel Amid Industry Reform Push
The Bengal government has proposed the formation of a high-powered advisory committee for the film and television industry, bringing together some of ...
BENGAL
Security Row Erupts in West Bengal as Mamata Banerjee's Long-Time Personal Security Officers Replaced
A fresh political controversy has broken out in West Bengal after the state government replaced the long-serving Personal Security Officers (PSOs) ass...
News
Calcutta HC Questions Red Road Closure for Int’l Yoga Day Event, Declines Interim Relief
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday raised questions over the decision to hold the International Yoga Day celebrations on Red Road, asking why the eve...
DELHI
Sensex Recovers Over 200 Points From Day’s Low, Nifty Holds Above 24,100 Amid Easing Crude Prices
Indian benchmark equity indices staged a strong recovery during trade, with the BSE Sensex climbing more than 200 points from its intraday low and the...
INDIA
12 Hours Later, Bengal's Former CM Mamata Banerjee Remains Unprotected After Security Personnel Leave Her Kalighat Residence
Twelve hours after her long-serving personal security officers were seen vacating, former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remained without ...
POLITICS
Operation Tiger: Shiv Sena (UBT) Issues Whip, Warns of Action Against Absent MPs Amid Defection Speculation
mid ongoing speculation surrounding “Operation Tiger” and reports of possible defections from Shiv Sena (UBT), the party on Thursday convened a parlia...
INDIA
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Dina Patil Dismisses Defection Rumours Amid 'Operation Tiger' Buzz
Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Dina Patil from Mumbai North East on Wednesday strongly rejected speculation linking him to any rebellion or defection within Shiv...
INDIA
“Don’t edit it…” Sanjay Raut's Fiery Outburst Against 'Turncoats' Amid Mounting Defection Fears in Shiv Sena (UBT)
That drama shifts from West Bengal to Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut unleashed a string of expletives again...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Leads Kolkata Protest Against Hawker Evictions, Demands Rehabilitation Before Removal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee launched a major protest rally in central Kolkata on Wednesday against the eviction o...
News
NEET Aspirant Riya Kumari Thapa Dies by Suicide in Dehradun; Leaves Behind “I Love You” Note for Parents
A 23-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide at her home in Dehradun, with investigators suspecting that academic pressure and feelings of inadequacy a...
DELHI
“Securing the future of every young Indian…”: Rahul Gandhi to Launch Mega Student Outreach in Kota Amid NEET Row
Titas Mukherjee Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to launch his mega student outreach campaign from Rajasthan's Kota on...
BENGAL
Messi Team's E-Mail to Bidhannagar Police Names EX-TMC Min Arup Biswas in Yuva Bharati Controversy: Report
A fresh development has emerged in the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata last December, with a member of the Argentine star's te...
WORLD
Messi Marks Record Sixth World Cup Appearance With Historic Hat-Trick as Argentina Beat Algeria 3-0
Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance on the opening night of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup title defence, scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory o...
INDIA
Former Bengal Minister Udayan Guha Arrested From Kolkata Residence, To Be Taken to Cooch Behar
Former West Bengal minister and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Udayan Guha was arrested by Cooch Behar district police from his residence in Kolkata's Phoo...
INDIA
GTA Chief Anit Thapa Resigns Amid Corruption Row, a Day After CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls for Probe
Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) Chief Executive Anit Thapa has resigned from his post, less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adh...
INDIA
Telegram Moves Delhi High Court Against NEET-Linked Ban; Urgent Hearing Scheduled on Wednesday
Messaging platform Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government's decision to temporarily ban the app in India ahea...
INDIA
'Operation Tiger' Enters Final Stage? 7 Shivsena UBT MP’s to join Shinde Sena
The political tremors witnessed in West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) now appear to be resonating in Maharashtra, as speculation surroundin...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Moves Calcutta High Court, Challenges Bhabanipore Poll Result
Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday filed a petition challenging the election result in the Bhabanipore Assembly constituency, where...
INDIA
Telegram Access Restricted Ahead of Re-NEET: NTA Lists Five Key Measures to Protect Exam Integrity
NTT Desk The National Testing Agency (NTA) has backed the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram in India ahead of the NEET...
MAHARASHTRA
‘Devotees’ Faith Cannot Be Betrayed’: NCP (SP) Leader Jayant Patil on Ayodhya Donation Allegations
A political controversy has erupted over allegations of misappropriation of donations and offerings made by devotees at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, wit...
News
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Appears Before CID Over Poll Campaign Remarks, Questions Political Motive
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on ...
BENGAL
Two Arrested in Egg Hurling Incident at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Outside Mamata Banerjee’s Residence
Two persons were arrested on Monday night after an egg was allegedly hurled at Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh outside the Kalighat residence of fo...
MAHARASHTRA
From EVM Allegations to 'Operation Tiger': Sanjay Raut's Explosive Editorial Targets BJP
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader and Saamana Executive Editor Sanjay Raut, through an editorial, has launched a sharp attack on the Centr...
INDIA
'Operation Tiger' Sparks Political Buzz in Maharashtra; Speculation Grows Over Thackeray Camp MPs Joining Shinde Sena
After TMC MPs and MLAs rebelled, Maharashtra's political circles are abuzz with discussions surrounding the much-talked-about "Operation Tiger 2.0," a...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Horror: MBA Student Accuses BJP Office-Bearer of Sexual Exploitation, Extortion and Dance Bar Racket
Ankit Salvi/MumbaiA shocking and disgraceful case has emerged from Mumbai, the city of dreams, causing turmoil in both political circles and the polic...
MAHARASHTRA
Pandharpur Tragedy: Eight Devotees, Including Six Members of One Family and an Infant, Killed After Pickup Vehicle Plunges Into Well
A religious pilgrimage turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Maharashtra's Solapur district after a pickup vehicle carrying devotees plunged into a r...
INDIA
Bengal Government Launches ‘Janakalyan Shibir’ Across 1,100 Locations to Deliver Benefits of 55 Welfare Schemes
The West Bengal government on Monday launched its first large-scale citizen outreach programme, Janakalyan Shibir, aimed at providing residents with a...
INDIA
CBI Revisits RG Kar Hospital as Fresh Probe Begins Into Alleged 'Evidence Destruction'
A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers visited RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday as part of a fresh probe ordered by the...
MAHARASHTRA
Sanjay Raut Questions BJP Over Mohan Bhagwat's Pakistan Praise: ‘Will He Now Be Branded Pakistani?’
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday criticised the BJP following comments by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat advocating tha...
INDIA
NCPI Post Naming TMC rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as Lok Sabha Leader Deleted Hours Later
A Facebook post by the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) congratulating Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the party's leader in the Lok Sab...
INDIA
TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Paraded Through Falta During Ongoing Police Investigation
Dipaneeta DasTrinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan was paraded through parts of Falta in South 24 Parganas by police on Sunday, days after his arres...
MAHARASHTRA
'Treated Like Slaves': Sanjay Raut Slams TMC Rebels' Shift to NCPI
The unexpected decision of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to merge with the relatively unknown National Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has sparked...
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Appears Before ED in Kolkata Over Primary School Recruitment Scam Probe
Trinamool Congress MP and party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Monday in ...
BENGAL
All We Know About NCPI: From a Tiny Tripura Experiment to Parliament’s New Power Player
In one of the most unusual twists in recent Indian political history, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) - until recently a virtually unkn...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Faces Second Round of CID Questioning in TMC Signature Forgery Case
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday appeared before the West Bengal Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee’s Crossroads: Options and Challenges After TMC’s Parliamentary Split
The dramatic exit of nearly 20 Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs, who have secured recognition as a separate bloc and merged with the Nationalist...
BENGAL
Round 1 Over : Rebel TMC MPs Secure Separate Seating in Lok Sabha, Announce Merger with NCPI and Back NDA
In a major political realignment that has sent ripples through Indian politics, a group of around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs met ...
DELHI
CJP Warns of Nationwide Protest, Calls for Demonstration on June 20 if Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Demand Is Ignored
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Friday said its ultimatum demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is nearing its ...
BENGAL
Close Aide to Mamata Banerjee, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Seen With Rebel TMC MP Satabdi Roy in Delhi Amid TMC Turmoil
Amid the continuing political turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior party MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Birbhum MP Satabdi Roy were seen tr...
INDIA
IAF AN-32 Aircraft Crashes at Jorhat Airbase; Five Personnel Killed, Probe Ordered
Five Indian Air Force personnel lost their lives after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Roureah Air Force Station in Assam's Jorhat on Satur...
INDIA
'Abhishek Banerjee is like my son, duty of father to forgive': Kalyan Banerjee softens stance amid TMC Rift
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday softened his stance towards party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee saying tha...
POLITICS
NTA Rejects Fresh Re-NEET paper leak claims ahead of June 21 Exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rejected social media claims that the question paper for the upcoming NEET UG 2026 re-examination has been leake...
INDIA
'No one will be worse than me if law and order is broken': West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Issues Stern Warning
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikary on Friday issued a strong warning against any attempt to disturb law and order in the state, saying strict...
BENGAL
Special Investigation Team Formed After Fire Destroys 4,000 EVMs in Kolkata
A massive fire at a government building in Kolkata's Alipore area has destroyed nearly 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), prompting police to re...
INDIA
Who is Sumit Roy? For Whom Bengal Police Raided Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat Home
A pre-dawn police operation at Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat residence on Saturday has brought renewed at...
INDIA
'Zero Seizure, 100% Vendetta': Mahua Moitra slams 'forced' midnight search at Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat resident
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Friday strongly criticized a late night search operation conducted at the Kalighat residence of TMC national gen...
INDIA
Ex-TMC MLA Aroop Biswas Gets Third Police Notice in Messi Event Case, Asked to Appear Within 48 Hours
Former West Bengal sports minister and ex-TMC MLA Aroop Biswas has been served a third notice by Bidhannagar South Police Station in connection with t...
INDIA
ED Conducts Raid at Several Premises Linked to Ex-TMC MLA Madan Mitra in Alleged Municipal Recruitment Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at seven locations linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA and former West Bengal minis...
INDIA
Pre-Dawn Police Raid Sparks Uproar At TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat Residence, Former CM Mamata Rushes To Nephew’s House
High drama unfolded at the Kalighat residence of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee in the early hours o...
INDIA
Air India Flight 171 Crash Probe Enters Second Year Amid Calls for Answers & Accountability
One year after one of India's deadliest aviation disasters, families of the victims of Air India Flight 171 continue to wait for clarity as investigat...
INDIA
Fresh Legal Trouble for Former CM Mamata Banerjee as FIR Filed Over Rally Speech
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee over...
INDIA
"More rough work space, extended examination window...": NTA announces new student friendly measures ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 examinations
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced several student friendly measures for the upcoming NEET (UG) 2026 examination, scheduled to be held on...
INDIA
‘‘Contest Under BJP Banner’ : TMC MP Mahua Moitra Slams Rebel MPs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Friday launched a sharp attack on the TMC rebel MPs, saying they have no constitutional basis to form a se...
BENGAL
‘Not Written by Me’: Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Rejects Viral Letter Claims
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakali Ghosh Dastidar has denied any connections to a viral letter circulating on social media that allegedly critic...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Summoned Again by CID in MLA Signature Forgery Case
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been directed to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) once ag...
POLITICS
Supreme Court rejects Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Meenakshi Nataranjan challenging the rejection of her nomination for the Raj...
BENGAL
“If they had 20 MPs Letter would be out” : Mahua Moitra questions TMC rebels’ claim
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has challenged claims made by Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar who resigned from all TMC posts late las...
DELHI
Odisha Launches Investigation into Missing Documents from Former CM Secretariat Patnaik’s office
A case has been registered over the alleged disappearance of two important inquiry commission reports from the office of former Odisha Chief Minister ...
DELHI
Rahul Gandhi & Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury discuss roadmap for Congress revival in Bengal amid TMC Meltdown
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has begun internal discussions on strengthening the Congress in West Bengal amid the ongoing political turmoil in the Tri...
BENGAL
"I Am Where I Am...": Babul Supriyo Sparks Speculation Over Political Future
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Babul Supriyo has sparked fresh political speculation with a cryptic social media post amid growing tensions within ...
DELHI
‘Gross Abuse of Process of Law’: Delhi High Court Quashes Cases Against NewsClick and its Editor in Chief Prabir Purkayastha
The Delhi High Court has quashed two cases filed against NewsClick and its editor-in-chief, Prabir Purkayastha, in connection with alleged violations ...
BENGAL
Legal Pressure Builds on Abhishek Banerjee as Tripura Court Revives 2021 Case
A court in Tripura has issued a notice to Trinamool Congress leader and MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with a case dating back to 2021 when he all...
DELHI
‘Opportunistic Realignment’: Kejriwal Alleges BJP Akali Patch Up Before 2027 Punjab Elections
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to rebuild its political alliance with the ...
MANIPUR
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Condemns Killing of Six Nagas in Manipur, Demands Accountability
Soonakshi Ghosh Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has strongly condemned the killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur, calling the incident a “...
INDIA
'Dismantle NTA' : NEET Scandal Renews Push for Institutional Autonomy
Calls to dismantle the National Testing Agency (NTA) have intensified following the NEET UG paper leak controversy, with several teacher and student o...
BENGAL
“I am not being pressured by the BJP” : TMC Faces Another Setback as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Baraik Resigns
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House on Thursday, adding to the growing troubles within the party...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Horror: Beloved Community Dog ‘Mikey’ Allegedly Beaten to Death, Six Booked
Ankit Salvi | MumbaiA shocking case of alleged animal cruelty and criminal conspiracy has surfaced from an upscale residential society in Mumbai’s Mad...
BENGAL
Jadavpur Once Again Erupts in Protest Over Hawker Eviction, Larger March Planned on June 16
A protest rally was held near Jadavpur University on Wednesday against the recent eviction of hawkers from the Jadavpur railway station area. Although...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC directs TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear before CID by EOD in ‘Forged Signature’ Case; Accepts Interim Protection
Dipaneeta DasThe Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered Trinamool Congress MP and the party’s general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to comply with the ...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Set to Hear Abhishek Banerjee’s Plea; Counsel Alleges ‘Police Harassment’ in CID Probe
The Calcutta High Court is expected to hear Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee’s petition challeng...
BENGAL
‘Mamata Is the Real Trinamool’: Mahua Moitra Dismisses Rebel Claims, Reaffirms Loyalty Amid Party Turmoil
Amid an escalating internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party MP Mahua Moitra has mounted a strong defence of Mamata Banerjee’s leader...
INDIA
West Bengal Government Finalises Cabinet Portfolios; Swapan Dasgupta Gets Finance, Tapas Roy Assigned Industry
The West Bengal government on Wednesday announced the allocation of portfolios to ministers inducted during the recent expansion of Chief Minister Suv...
INDIA
'This Is the Murder of Democracy': Sanjay Raut on Meenakshi Natarajan Nomination Rejection
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut attacked the BJP over the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination papers, sarcastically questioni...
INDIA
Harshvardhan Sapkal Demands Girish Mahajan’s Removal Over Remarks on Operation Blue Star
Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal has demanded the immediate removal of Maharashtra minister and BJP leader ...
INDIA
‘Do Not Want to Be In Two Boats’: Sushmita Dev Quits Rajya Sabha and TMC
In a significant political development, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday and subsequently ann...
INDIA
CID Team Reaches TMC Office Near Party Chairperson Mamata Banerjee’s Residence in 'Forge' Signature case
A team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday reached the Trinamool Congress party office in Kalighat, adjacent to the residence of...
INDIA
TMC MPs Dev and June Maliah attend Administrative Meeting with CM Suvendu Adhikari in Medinipur Fuelling Speculations Regarding Defection
Trinamool Congress MPs Dipak Adhikary, popularly known as Dev, and actor June Malia attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s administrative review m...
MAHARASHTRA
Worli Dome Case Deepens: Mystery Over Youth’s Death, Forensic Reports Awaited
The death of 28-year-old Rushil Mahendra Gangurde during the Outworld Mumbai concert held at the prestigious NSCI Dome in Worli has taken a serious tu...
BENGAL
‘Greedy, Self-Serving Traitors’: Mahua Moitra Hits Out at Rebel TMC MPs Amid Defection Buzz
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has launched a blistering attack on party MPs reportedly exploring a switch to the National Democratic Allian...
BENGAL
West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat: State Signs MoU with Centre, Paving Way for Expanded Health Coverage
In a significant development for the healthcare sector, the West Bengal government has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ce...
INDIA
INDIA Bloc Unveils 5-Point Resolution After Key Delhi Meet, Seeks CJI Intervention on “Vote Loot” and Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
The Opposition INDIA bloc on Monday concluded a strategy meeting in New Delhi with five major resolutions, including a decision to approach the Chief ...
BENGAL
Rebel TMC MPs Meet BJP Leadership in Delhi, Fueling Speculation Over Political Realignment
A high-profile meeting involving a group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Delhi has triggered ...
INDIA
INDIA Bloc Review Meeting Today; Consensus Needed on Key Issues, Says Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar on Monday said that the INDIA bloc's meeting being held in New Delhi is primar...
INDIA
INDIA Bloc Meets in Delhi Amid Opposition Churn; Mamata, Sonia, Rahul Push for Unity Despite Faultlines
Leaders of the Opposition's INDIA bloc gathered in the national capital on Monday for a crucial strategy meeting aimed at reviving coordination among ...
INDIA
TMC Strongman Jahangir Khan Arrested Near Nepal Border After Days on the Run
In a significant breakthrough for the West Bengal Police, Trinamool Congress leader and former Falta MLA Jahangir Khan was arrested by the Special Tas...
INDIA
‘Severe anarchy prevailing’: Veteran leader and longest-serving TMC Rajya Sabha MP tender resignation from Parliament and party post
Veteran Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned on Monday from both the party and the Upper House of Parliament, becoming the h...
INDIA
INDIA Bloc United, Common PM Face Likely Before 2029 Polls; Rahul Gandhi's Leadership Unquestioned: Sanjay Raut
The opposition INDIA bloc remains united and has begun preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted on Monda...
MAHARASHTRA
Another Music Concert, Another Death: Worli Dome Incident Raises Fresh Questions Over Event Safety and Oversight
Even before the controversy surrounding the Goregaon NESCO drug overdose case had subsided, another serious incident at a major music event in Mumbai ...
INDIA
Uddhav Thackeray CJP Protest, Warns Against Ignoring Youth Demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
Ankit Salvi/MumbaiFormer Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction) chief Uddhav Thackeray has extended support to ...
INDIA
“War with Centre” : West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Pushes Rs. 1 Lakh Crore Rail Projects Across Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said railway projects worth nearly 1 lakh crore will be implemented across the state in the co...
INDIA
Supreme Court denies bail to Haryana Youtuber Accused of Spying for Pakistan
The Supreme Court has refused to grant bail to Haryana based travel blogger and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra also known as Jyoti Rani, who is accused of sp...
INDIA
Delhi Hotel Fire: Cook Arrested as Probe Into Malviya Nagar Tragedy Intensifies
Delhi Police on Saturday arrested another person in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire that claimed 21 lives and left several others injured...
INDIA
“Kashmir Was, Is and Will Always remain India’s” : India Slams Pakistan at UN, Rejects “False Narratives” on Kashmir
India strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of spreading “biased and false narratives” on Saturday after Islamabad raised th...
INDIA
Six Detained During CJP Protest as Abhijeet Dipke Defends Youth Movement at Jantar Mantar
Six Detained During CJP Protest as Abhijeet Dipke Defends Youth Movement at Jantar Mantar NTT Desk Delhi Police detained six individua...
INDIA
'Indecorous Audience Behaviour': Indian High Commission Reacts After Chief Justice’s Speech is Interrupted in London
The Indian High Commission in London has condemned what it described as “indecorous” behaviour after the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant was i...
INDIA
“IPL - Indian Paper Leak…” CJP Stages First Major Protest at Jantar Mantar Demanding Accountability Over Exam Scandals
Hundreds of young protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar today for the inaugural physical demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a fast-growi...
INDIA
NEET Paper Leak Row: Thousands Join CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar; Abhijeet Dipke Says 'Government Can Remove Our Posts, Not Erase Us'
Thousands of people, including students and young aspirants, gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday to participate in a protest organised ...
INDIA
‘Cockroaches Don’t Fear’: Abhijeet Dipke Leads CJP Protest as Students Demand Accountability
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday led a large demonstration at Jantar Mantar, where students, young professionals and par...
INDIA
"Government Is Scared of Cockroach": Sanjay Raut's Sharp Attack Over Jantar Mantar Protest
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday extended support to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar led by social media activist Abhijeet Dipke and me...
INDIA
‘OG Cockroach’ Abhijeet Dipke Leads CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar, Calls Grow for Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday launched its much-anticipated protest at Jantar Mantar, with founder Abhijeet Dipke leading demonstrators ...
INDIA
Security Tightened Across Delhi as Cockroach Janata Party Protest Begins at Jantar Mantar
Security arrangements were significantly strengthened across the national capital on Saturday as members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered a...
INDIA
Bengal Govt Moves to Prune Ration Beneficiary List, Links Exercise to Curbing Khadya Sathi Fund Misuse: Report
The West Bengal government has initiated a process to remove ineligible beneficiaries from the state’s food security programme, signalling a major ove...
INDIA
Abhijeet Dipke Lands in Delhi Amid Tight Security, Calls Supporters to Join Protest at Jantar Mantar
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the social media platform Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in the national capital on Saturday morning amid heightened ...
INDIA
TMC names MPs Derek O’Brien & Dola Sen as National Joint Secretaries; Chandrima Bhattacharya as Bengal State President
The National Working Committee meeting of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) met on on Friday, June 5, at the party chairperson Mamata Banerjee’s...
INDIA
“Leaving With Head Held High”: Senior TMC Leader Firhad Hakim Steps Down as Kolkata Mayor
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) Leader Firhad Hakim has resigned from the post of Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), bringing an end to...
MAHARASHTRA
NCP (SP) Leader Rohini Khadse Urges CM Fadnavis to Ensure Security for Abhijeet Dipke Ahead of India Return
NTT DeskRohini Khadse, State Women’s President of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction), has appealed to Maharashtra Chief Mini...
INDIA
Delhi High Court declines urgent hearing, Clearing Way for Cockroach Janta Party’s June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking preventive action against a pro...
INDIA
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%; Home Loan Borrowers Get EMI Relief, Real Estate Sector Sees Stability
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, offering relief to millions of home loan borrowers ...
INDIA
“Our views do not align…”: K Annamalai Resigns from BJP, Cites Differences Over Tamil Nadu’s Political Direction
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, attributing his exit to disagreements with the party...
BENGAL
FIR Filed Against Actor-MLA Soham Chakraborty Over ₹1.05 Crore Fraud Allegation
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against actor and Trinamool Congress MLA Soham Chakraborty following allegations of cheating and ...
BENGAL
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Shares Cryptic Social Media Post Following Resignation from Party post
A cryptic social media post by Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has triggered fresh political speculation, with many interpreting the messa...
BENGAL
Swarup Biswas, Brother of ex-TMC Minister Aroop Biswas, Arrested in Extortion, Molestation Case; Produced before Court
Swarup Biswas, one of the most influential figures in Bengal's film and television industry and former president of the Federation of Cine Technicians...
BENGAL
Beneath the Rubble at Bengal’s Dumdum Station: After the Bulldozers Left, Hawkers Are Left Asking What “Parivartan” Means
“It’s all over,” murmured Pratima Hore, her voice barely audible, as a lone tear slid down her cheek. She sat motionless atop a mound of splintered wo...
INDIA
‘TVK Has Replaced DMK In INDIA Alliance’: Sanjay Raut On Tamil Nadu Political Shake-Up
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has indicated that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has effectively replaced the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in t...
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Cyber Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Selling Child Exploitation Material on Telegram
Maharashtra State Cyber Police has arrested a man accused of selling and distributing child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) through the...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee; Siliguri Lawyer Alleges ‘Threat to National Sovereignty’
A lawyer from Siliguri has lodged a formal complaint against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that remarks made by her duri...
INDIA
‘From Sena Bhavan, We Say CJP Is Right’: Aaditya Thackeray Challenges Centre to Allow Abhijeet Dipke’s Protest
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday extended support to the movement led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, assertin...
INDIA
‘Link all important points across Kolkata, Howrah…’ , CM Suvendu Adhikari Pushes to Unveils its first Water Metro Project in Bengal
In a major push towards river-based urban transportation, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced plans for a Water Metro network in Kol...
INDIA
Bengal Government Drops Tajpur Deep-Sea Port Project, CM Suvendu Adhikari Unveils Alternative Maritime Development Plan
Bringing down the curtain on one of West Bengal’s most ambitious infrastructure proposals, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that ...
POLITICS
Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Selling India's 'Gold Standard'; RBI Firmly Rejects Claims of Reserve Sales
Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, allegi...
INDIA
Bidhannagar Mayor Krishna Chakraborty Resigns, Bringing After Seven-Year Tenure
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Mayor Krishna Chakraborty resigned from her post on Thursday, formally submitting her resignation to Municipal...
INDIA
“Don't Have Courage To Take Exam Again…” NEET Aspirant Commits Suicide As Crisis Deepens in India’s Exam System
In a heart-wrenching incident that has intensified scrutiny over the conduct of competitive examinations in India, 18-year-old Akanksha Chaturvedi, a ...
MAHARASHTRA
MP Sanjay Raut Alleges BJP Attempting to Split TMC, Draws Parallel With Maharashtra Political Crisis
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to engineer a split in West Bengal Chief Minister Ma...
BENGAL
NIA Conducts Searches at Former TMC MLA Shaukat Mollah’s Residence in Bhangar Blast Investigation
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out searches at the residence and office of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Shaukat Mo...
DELHI
ISI-Underworld Terror Module Used Drugs, Money to Recruit Mumbai Youths; Delhi Police Probe Uncovers Wider Conspiracy
A major investigation by the Delhi Police Special Cell into an alleged terror module linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the un...
News
Mahayuti Faultlines Surface as Sena MLAs Question BJP’s Dominance
Signs of unease within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance have become increasingly visible, with senior Shiv Sena leaders publicly questioning the...
News
Cockroach Janta Party Announces Three Spokespersons Ahead of Delhi Protest
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a digital movement that has gained significant attention across India over the past month, has announced the appoint...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee: The Street Fighter Who Redrew Bengal's Political Map, Now Facing Her Own Reckoning
Tamal Saha For nearly three decades, Mamata Banerjee built her political identity around a simple proposition: challenge the establishment.She ch...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Nods Firhad Hakim's Decision to resign from Kolkata Mayor Post
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim has stepped down from the post of Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), bringing an en...
INDIA
Ritabrata Banerjee Named Bengal LoP As Rift Within Trinamool Congress Deepens
Bengal politics was thrown into turmoil on Wednesday after expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee was formally recognised as the Leader...
INDIA
ED Team Reaches TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat Residence in Primary Recruitment Case
A team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday visited the Kalighat residence of Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Baner...
INDIA
Senior TMC Leaders Attend CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Nabanna Meeting Amid LoP Decision Day
Several senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including Firhad Hakim, Kunal Ghosh and Nayana Bandyopadhyay, attended Chief Minist...
INDIA
Bengal Government Downgrades Sourav Ganguly’s Security Cover from Z to Y Category
The West Bengal government has reduced the security cover of former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly. Af...
DELHI
21 Killed in Massive Fire at Malviya Nagar Building; Several Critically Injured
At least 21 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out in a building in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday mor...
MAHARASHTRA
Cab Driver Held With MD; Probe Unravels Massive Inter-State Drug Network
The Saki Naka Police have uncovered a major narcotics manufacturing and distribution network with links to Gujarat, arresting several accused and seiz...
INDIA
Suvendu Adhikari Mocks Mamata Banerjee’s Dharna, Calls TMC Protest a ‘Political Drama’
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee led a sit-in protest at Dharmatala's Y-Channel alleging attempts to weaken the part...
INDIA
“Don’t bulldoze us, Democracy & Constitution:’ Mamata Banerjee Leads Dharna at Y-Channel, Alleges Political Intimidation and Attempts to Split TMC
Dipaneeta Das Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a sit-in protest at Dharmatala's Y-Channel, turni...
POLITICS
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Questions Mandatory Full Vande Mataram, Calls Practice ‘Burdensome’
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practice of playing the full version of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official events, calli...
INDIA
“Rahul Gandhi Assured Me” : Yathindra, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Dismisses Karnataka Dy. CM Speculation
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has dismissed speculation about becoming a Deputy Chief Minister in the n...
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee to Sit on Dharna, Alleges Bid to Undermine TMC; Calls for ‘Wider Opposition Resistance’
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday is set to stage a dharna at Dharmatala's Y-Channel, against the Bharatiya Janata Party...
MAHARASHTRA
Bandra Police Bust Unauthorized Drone Shoot; Delhi-Based Firm Under Scanner
In a major security breach in Mumbai’s high-profile Bandra area, police have booked officials of a Delhi-based marketing company for allegedly flying ...
WORLD
Manipuri Film Boong Sweeps New York Indian Film Festival 2026, Wins Three Major Honours
The remarkable global journey of Manipuri cinema received another major boost as Boong, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi’s acclaimed coming-of-age drama, e...
INDIA
Supreme Court Appoints Five New Judges; Strength expands to 37
The Supreme Court of India moved closer to its full sanctioned strength on Monday as five newly appointed judges were sworn in, taking the Court’s wor...
MAHARASHTRA
BMC Demolishes Allegedly Illegal Dargah in Aarey Colony
As part of the ongoing drive against illegal encroachments, authorities on Tuesday demolished the Hazara Sayyad Barkat Ali Shah Peer Baba Dargah in Mu...
INDIA
CID Issues Second Summon to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in ‘Forge Signature’ Row, Days After Attack
The CID team on Monday once again visited Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s Kalighat residence as the investigation in...
BENGAL
TMC Expells MLAs for ‘Anti-Party Activities’ Minutes After Suvendu Adhikari’s Explosive Allegations on ‘Forge Signature’ Row
Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday expelled two of its MLAs — Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay and Sandipan Saha — citing “anti-party activities”. The decision...
POLITICS
ECI Announces June 18 Rajya Sabha Polls: Elections to 24 Seats Across 10 States, Bye-Elections for 3 More Seats
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday formally announced the schedule for biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, sett...
MAHARASHTRA
NCP (SP) Leader Jayant Patil Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Removal of 80 Lakh Women from Ladki Bahin Scheme
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) MLA Jayant Patil has strongly criticised the Maharashtra government after it emerged that nea...
INDIA
‘Show an ID, Travel Free’: Bengal Rolls Out Free Bus Rides for Women Across State-Run Services from June 1
Women across West Bengal can now travel free of cost on all state-run buses, as the BJP government's flagship transport welfare scheme officially came...
MAHARASHTRA
8 Terror Suspects Held; Plot to Target Mumbai Police After Bandra Demolition Exposed
A major terror conspiracy allegedly aimed at targeting Mumbai has come to light following the busting of an international terror-underworld network by...
POLITICS
‘Beware of Pickpockets in CBSE’: Rahul Gandhi Escalates Attack on Centre Over Re-Evaluation Fees Amid OSM Row
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday sharpened his attack on the Narendra Modi government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBS...
INDIA
Suvendu Adhikari Expands Bengal Cabinet in Major Power Push: 35 Ministers Sworn In, Full Government Takes Shape
The Suvendu Adhikari-led government in West Bengal underwent its first major expansion on Sunday, with 35 ministers taking the oath of office and secr...
INDIA
CID Forms SIT in Bengal 'Fake Signature'; Abhishek Banerjee to Miss Bhavani Bhavan Summon due to Illness
A political controversy surrounding the nomination process for the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly has intensified after the Crim...
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Attacked in Sonarpur: INDIA Leaders Condemn Incident, Allege BJP Vendetta
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee was manhandled, pelted with stones, eggs, and shoes, and ...
BENGAL
"Treatment Not Being Given": Mamata Banerjee Alleges Hospital Refused Care as Injured Abhishek Banerjee Shifted Elsewhere
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was shifted from a private hospital along Kolkata's EM Bypass on Saturday evening afte...
INDIA
"Rulers Have Become Killers": Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP After Assault on Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a blistering attack on the BJP after Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerj...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee ‘Assaulted’ on Way to Visit Victim Families of Post-Poll Violence; Vows Legal Action Over Security Lapse
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday alleged that he was physically attacked during a visi...
BENGAL
Bengali Actor Parambrata Chatterjee Moves Calcutta High Court Over FIR Linked to 2021 Post-Poll Violence Post
Actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking relief in connection with an FIR registered against him over a soc...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Receives CID notice at Kalighat residence; Asked to Appear at BhavaniBhavan on Monday
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday addressed questions surrounding the visit of Criminal...
MAHARASHTRA
FDA Raids Patanjali and Other Stores Across Maharashtra, Seizes Misbranded Medicines Worth ₹73.24 Lakh
Acting on the directions of newly appointed Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the Maharashtra FDA conducted a statewide...
INDIA
CID Makes Unannounced Visit to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Home; Purpose of Visit remains Undisclosed
A team from the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited the Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress leader and Diamond Harbour MP ...
MAHARASHTRA
CNG Price Hiked by ₹2/kg in Mumbai; PNG Dearer by 50 Paise, Commuters and Households to Feel the Pinch
Mumbaikars already grappling with rising fuel costs are set to face another inflationary blow as Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the retail ...
INDIA
Bengal Launches Free Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive, Hospital Monitoring Control Room Set Up
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced the launch of a free cervical cancer vaccination programme in the state, with the camp...
MAHARASHTRA
CBI Files First Chargesheet in ₹2,929-Crore RCom Loan Fraud Case; 16 Named Including Bank Officials
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its first chargesheet before a special CBI court in Mumbai in connection with the alleged mu...
MAHARASHTRA
Methanol-Mixed Illicit Liquor Claims 13 Lives in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; Eight Arrested
The deaths of 13 people after consuming toxic liquor in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have exposed a sprawling illicit liquor network operating across mul...
News
“Being the Education Minister, I hold myself accountable” : Education Minister takes Responsibility for CBSE OSM Discrepancies
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has acknowledged discrepancies in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On Screen Marking (OSM...
INDIA
Bangladesh Delaying Verification of Illegal Migrants in India, Says MEA
India on Friday accused Bangladesh of delaying the nationality verification process of suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals staying in India, with ...
DELHI
CBSE Delays Class 12 Re-Evaluation Portal Launch To June 1
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the launch of its portal for verification and re-evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets, d...
DELHI
"The real problem won't stop till actual accountability arises” : Supreme Court on NEET Paper Leak
The Supreme Court on Friday said that the problem of examination paper leaks cannot be solved unless responsibility is fixed and those responsible are...
INDIA
‘No Connection to Politics’: Bengal Census Exercise to Begin on August 1, Continue Till February 2027, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
The Census exercise in West Bengal will begin on August 1 this year and continue till the end of February 2027, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announ...
INDIA
Six Killed After Under-Construction Bridge Collapses During Storm in UP’s Hamirpur
NTT Desk At least six workers were killed and several others injured after an under-construction bridge collapsed during a severe storm in Uttar ...
BENGAL
Bengal Prepares for Census Exercise, CM Suvendu Adhikari chairs Special Conference at Nabanna
West Bengal is set to begin preparations for a fresh census exercise, with a high-level conference scheduled at Nabanna on Friday to streamline the pr...
INDIA
“Content Slightly Offensive…”: Delhi HC Refuses Immediate Relief To Cockroach Janta Party Over X Account Restoration
NTT Desk The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to grant immediate relief to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), declining to direct the restoration...
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee to Launch Statewide Outreach After Poll Defeat, Will Meet Families of ‘Post-Poll Violence’ Victims
Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee is set to return to active political mobilisation nearly a month afte...
MAHARASHTRA
NEET Paper Leak Accused Linked to RSS, BJP; Maharashtra CM Must Take Responsibility: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut alleged that those involved in the NEET paper leak case had direct links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak San...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Police Book Instagram Paparazzi for Alleged Extortion, Defamation of Celebrity Makeup Artist
A shocking case has emerged from Mumbai’s Santacruz area, where an alleged conspiracy to defame renowned Bollywood international makeup artist Daniel ...
MAHARASHTRA
TCS Harassment-Conversion Case: SIT Files Second Chargesheet in Nashik, Over 45 Witnesses Examined
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion case involving employees of Tata Cons...
INDIA
TMC MP Santanu Sen Quits as Party Spokesperson; Addresses Letter to Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress appears to be facing a deepening internal crisis as former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santanu Sen resigned from his position as the part...
MAHARASHTRA
CM Devendra Fadnavis Meets PM Modi In Delhi, Discusses Maharashtra Development And Farmers’ Issues
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, where the two leaders discussed various ...
INDIA
Kolkata’s Bakrid Prayers Shift to Brigade Ground as Red Road Tradition Ends
Kolkata witnessed a major change in its Eid al-Adha traditions on Thursday as congregational Bakrid prayers were held at Brigade Parade Ground instead...
INDIA
Siddaramaiah Signals Exit: Karnataka Congress Braces for Major Leadership Transition
NTT DeskA major political shift appears to be unfolding in Karnataka as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly informed his cabinet colleagues abo...
BENGAL
“Girgiti”: TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee’s New Poem Targets Turncoats Amid TMC’s Internal Churn
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has often used verse to express dissent, anger, resilience and ideological conviction. But “Girgiti” stands...
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Alleges ‘New Hindutva’ Behind Attempts To Polarise Maharashtra Over Bakri Eid
Two days ago, tensions erupted in Mira Road after residents of a co-operative housing society opposed the keeping of goats within the premises for Bak...
INDIA
CBI Arrests Pune Physics Teacher In NEET Paper Leak Case, Total Arrests Reach 13
CBI Arrests Pune Physics Teacher In NEET Paper Leak Case, Total Arrests Reach 13 NTT DeskThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a...
DELHI
Rajasthan High Court Upholds Asaram’s Life Term in Minor Rape Case, Orders Immediate Surrender
The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday upheld the life imprisonment sentence awarded to self styled godman Asaram in the 2013 rape case of a minor girl...
INDIA
UCC Bill Cleared in Assam, Live-in Relationship Registration Mandatory
The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 by voice vote after a heated debate between the ruling NDA and the Oppo...
INDIA
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Resigns From All Organisational Posts, a Day After Attending Suvendu Adhikari’s Administrative Meeting
Senior party leader and MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigned from her party posts, adding to the growing list of leaders stepping away from organisationa...
INDIA
Cabinet Expansion Buzz Intensifies in Bengal After CM Suvendu Adhikari Holds ‘Long Meeting’ With Governor R N Ravi
Political speculation over a major cabinet expansion in West Bengal gathered momentum on Wednesday after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held an exten...
BENGAL
Acclaimed Bengali Filmmaker Anik Dutta Passes Away After Falling From Rooftop in South Kolkata
NTT DeskRenowned Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta passed away on Wednesday after reportedly falling from the rooftop of his residence in Kolkata’s Hindust...
INDIA
Sushanta Ghosh, Arup Chakraborty Quit Organisational Roles in TMC
Political ripples have emerged within the ruling Trinamool Congress in Kolkata after two councillors — Sushanta Ghosh and Arup Chakraborty — resigned ...
WORLD
From EdTech Icon to Legal Crisis: Singapore Court Sentences Byju Raveendran to Six Months in Jail
The dramatic downfall of India’s once-celebrated edtech giant BYJU’S deepened further on Wednesday after Byju Raveendran was sentenced to six months i...
INDIA
‘No Accountability’: Rahul Gandhi Targets PM Modi Over CBSE Class 12 Results Row, Demands Action
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the controversy surrounding the CBSE Class 12 resu...
INDIA
Gautam Das, the Suspended OC Kalighat for Posing with Firearms, Sent to Nabanna, Lalbazar issues order
Kolkata Police officer Gautam Das, the former officer-in-charge of Kalighat Police Station who was suspended earlier this month over a controversial s...
INDIA
FIR Filed Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Remarks on Sanatan Dharma and Hurting Religious Sentiments
Titas Mukherjee An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee...
INDIA
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Unveils Crop Loan Waiver, Over 14 Lakh Farmers to Benefit
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a major crop loan waiver scheme aimed at providing relief to farmers who borrowed through coop...
INDIA
Mumbai’s Mira Road on Edge After Pre Bakri-Eid Goat Dispute Leaves 3 Injured
A dispute over the construction of a temporary shed for keeping of sacrificial goats ahead of Bakri- Eid led to tension at a housing society in Mumbai...
INDIA
“Breathes life into the Constitution…”: Supreme Court Upholds ECI’s SIR Exercise; Says Roll Revision Linked to Free and Fair Polls
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls carried out by the Election Commission of India, ruling ...
DELHI
Dera chief Ram Rahim out on parole again, 16th release since 2017 Conviction
Convicted Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted a 30 day parole by the Haryana government on May 26 and was released from Sunaria...
INDIA
“We Voted for Parivartan. But Our Lives Have Changed…” Bengal’s Empty Cattle Markets Reveal an Uncomfortable Paradox
The roads leading to Belerpur in South 24 Parganas are unusually silent. Days before Bakri Eid, this stretch in Bhangar would typically be packed with...
BENGAL
Parents Protest Outside Naktala's Maharishi Vidya Mandir School after Class III Student’s death ; Parents allege school negligence
Anger and grief spilled onto the streets on Tuesday morning as parents gathered outside Maharishi Vidya Mandir School in Naktala to protest the death ...
BENGAL
Jadavpur University to Expand Dog Shelters After Protests Over Feeding Restrictions
Jadavpur University (JU) has decided to renovate an existing dog shelter and construct two additional shelters on campus following protests by student...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court Withdraws Interim Protection Granted to Jahangir Khan
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday withdrew the interim protection earlier granted to senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jahangir Khan, rejectin...
BENGAL
Annapurna Bhandar Application Process Begins, CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Online and Offline Facilities
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the beginning of the application process for the ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme and eligible applicants ...
INDIA
Honey Singh Meets BJP Leader Tarun Chugh, Joins Call Against Punjab’s Drug Crisis Ahead of Polls
Singer and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has joined the conversation around Punjab’s long-standing drug crisis, meeting senior BJP leader Tarun Chugh to di...
INDIA
Trademark Battle Begins Around ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ as Satirical Movement Expands Online
The rapidly growing online movement known as the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) has entered a new phase of controversy and legal attention, with multip...
BENGAL
Following Organisational Resignation, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Attends Administrative Meeting With CM Suvendu Adhikari in Nadia
Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar attended an administrative review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Nadia on Tuesday, days after ...
INDIA
Supreme Court Pulls Up NTA Over NEET-UG 2026 Leak, Says Agency ‘Did Not Learn Its Lesson’ From 2024
The Supreme Court came down heavily on the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, observing that the agency had failed to dra...
INDIA
"Don’t Take It So Sentimentally...": CJI on Plea Over Cockroach Janta Party Controversy
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday advised a lawyer not to take the controversy surrounding the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) “so sentimental...
DELHI
‘Quite Sure He Heard Me?’: Norwegian Journalist Helle Lyng on the Modi Moment That Triggered a Global Debate
A brief question shouted across a tightly packed press room in Oslo has snowballed into an international debate on press freedom, political accountabi...
INDIA
Assam Moves Ahead With Uniform Civil Code Bill; Third BJP-Ruled State Closer to Implementing UCC
The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government in Assam is preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Assembly, a move that would mak...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Crime Branch Foils Major Conspiracy, Arrests 3 Suspected Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Operatives With Foreign-Made Weapons
In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai Crime Branch has foiled an alleged criminal conspiracy in the city by arresting three suspected operatives linked ...
INDIA
Fuel Prices Surge Again in India: Fourth Hike in 12 Days Sparks Concern Amid Global Tensions
Indian consumers woke up to yet another sharp increase in fuel costs on Monday as state owned oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices ...
INDIA
‘Detect, Delete’: BJP Govt to Build ‘Holding Centres’ in Bengal to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants Awaiting Deportation
The newly elected BJP government in West Bengal has directed all districts to establish “holding centres” for detained foreign nationals, especially B...
INDIA
“Which is greater India’s Constitution or the barrel of a gun…”: Mamata Banerjee Targets PM Modi Over ‘Melodi’ Gift, Fuel Prices and Bengal Polls in Fiery Facebook Live
In one of her sharpest political attacks since the Trinamool Congress lost power in West Bengal, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launc...
INDIA
BJP Breaches TMC Bastion in Bengal's Falta as Debangshu Panda Wins by Over 1 Lakh Votes
The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a sweeping victory in the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal on Sunday, with party candidate Debangshu Pand...
INDIA
‘Destroyed Students’ Future’: Prashant Kishor slams NTA Over Alleged NEET UG Question Paper Leak as CBI Continues Probe
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Friday strongly criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak controvers...
WATCH
Rozgar Mela 2026: PM Modi Hands Over 51,000 Jobs, Calls Youth Partners in Nation Building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates during the 19th edition of the...
WORLD
US Secy Marco Rubio Meets PM Modi Amid Efforts to Stabilise India-US Strategic Partnership; Focus on Defence, Trade and Indo-Pacific
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during his first official visit to India, as bo...
DELHI
“No Access to any Platform…”: Cockroach Janta Party Alleges ‘Crackdown’ After Social Media Accounts Taken Down, Hacking Claims
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Saturday alleged that the outfit was facing a coordinated crackdown after los...
BENGAL
Salt Lake Stadium Undergoes Symbolic Reset as Football Sculpture Is Demolished
A controversial football-themed sculpture outside Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium has been demolished by the newly-appointed West Bengal government...
INDIA
“Targeting PM Modi Govt…”: BJP Keralam President Alleges ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Trend Part of Foreign ‘Influence Operation’
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that the growing ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ (CJP) trend on social media was part of a larger cross-bord...
INDIA
Mallikarjun Kharge Targets Centre After Third Fuel Price Hike, Accuses Government of “Installment-Based Loot”
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi-led government after petrol and diesel prices were increased fo...
INDIA
After joining BJP, MP Raghav Chadha Now Appointed Chairman of Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee
Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and current BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been appointed chairman of the Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions, a ke...
INDIA
Cockroach Janata Party’s Website Down: Founder Alleges Crackdown Amid Growing Popularity; Sparks Debate on Online Dissent in India
India’s rapidly growing online satire movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has escalated its confrontation with the establishment after founder ...
BENGAL
Swasthya Sathi Cardholders May Soon Receive Ayushman Bharat Benefits in Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal could be headed towards a major shift in its healthcare delivery system after senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari announced that beneficiar...
INDIA
Army Officers Survive Ladakh Helicopter Crash; Probe Ordered into Cheetah Chopper Incident
Three senior Indian Army officers escaped with injuries after a Cheetah helicopter crashed in the rugged Tangste region near Leh in Ladakh, in an inci...
INDIA
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again; Third Increase in 10 Days Pushes Rates Higher
Fuel prices have been revised upwards for the third time in just over a week, with petrol and diesel becoming costlier across the country on Saturday ...
BENGAL
31 Fresh Crude Bombs Recovered In Birbhum Village; Probe Underway
Tension gripped West Bengal’s Birbhum district after a large cache of fresh crude bombs was recovered from Kot village under Mallarpur police station ...
INDIA
After X Ban, ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Founder Claims He Is Receiving Threat Calls And Messages
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the viral online satire movement “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), has alleged that he is receiving threatening calls and ...
INDIA
Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke Faces Casteist Abuse After Revealing He Is Dalit
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the viral online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that he is facing casteist abuse on social media after r...
Nepal
“Unable To Save Them”: Two Indian Climbers Die During Everest Descent After Reaching Summit
Two Indian mountaineers died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest after successfully scaling the world’s highest peak, officials in Nepal...
DELHI
Govt Asked X To Block ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Handle Over “National Security Concerns”: Report
The Centre reportedly directed X (formerly Twitter) to withhold the account of the viral satirical platform “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) in India aft...
BENGAL
TMC Councillors Forced Hold Kolkata Municipal Session Outside Chamber After Assembly Hall Remains Locked
In an unprecedented scene at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Trinamool Congress councillors were allegedly unable to enter the municipal asse...
BENGAL
TMC MLA Dilip Mondal Moves Calcutta High Court, Seeks FIRs Be Quashed
Trinamool Congress MLA Dilip Mondal has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from arrest amid multiple FIRs filed against him over al...
DELHI
Umar Khalid Gets Interim Bail Till June 3 to Care for Ailing Mother
The Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to activist and former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid in the 2020 northeas...
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Three Key Accused in West Bengal Blast-Firing Case from Deonar
In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested three key accused wanted in connection with a firing and blast case reported in West Ben...
INDIA
“Will be taken to Tihar Jail” : Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke Reacts to rising controversy
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the famous Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has said that he fears being arrested the moment he lands in Delhi amid growing att...
INDIA
Calcutta High Court Orders Fresh CBI Probe Into Alleged Cover-Up in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
In a major development in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered a fresh investigation into all...
INDIA
Hamza Burhan, Mastermind of Pulwama Terror Attack, Gunned Down in Muzaffarabad
Hamza Burhan, identified as one of the masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-...
INDIA
“As Expected…”: Cockroach Janata Party’s X Account Withheld in India; Founder Reacts
The X, formerly Twitter, account of the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has been withheld in India, days after the platform ga...
DELHI
“CJP vs BJP…”: Opposition Backs Viral Cockroach Janta Party as It Surpasses BJP’s Follower Count on Instagram
The satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), formed barely days ago, on May 16, in the wake of controversial remarks by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sur...
BENGAL
“Howrah Civic Polls Soon”: CM Suvendu Adhikari Signals End to Long Delay After Administrative Review
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday indicated that the long-pending Howrah municipal elections could finally be held within this ...
BENGAL
“Detect, Delete, Deport”: Suvendu Adhikari Announces Action Against ‘Illegal Infiltrators’ in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a new policy targeting alleged illegal infiltrators in the state, stating that auth...
MAHARASHTRA
MVA Raises Concerns Over Voter List Irregularities, Meets Election Commission; Aaditya Thackeray Questions Poll Body’s Credibility
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Thursday met the Election Commission to raise concerns over alleged voter list irregularities and the ongoing Special I...
MADHYA PRADESH
Chaos Erupts During Bandra Garib Nagar Eviction Drive; 16 Arrested, Police Probe Larger Conspiracy
Violence broke out during an anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar near Bandra railway station, after a mob allegedly attacked police and security pe...
BENGAL
Bengal Govt Imposes Limitation on Employees on Interaction with Media; Prohibits Criticism of State or Central Policies
The West Bengal government has issued a stringent new directive for senior bureaucrats and government employees, warning against unauthorised comments...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Government Makes Vande Mataram Mandatory at All Madrasas in Bengal
In a bid to promote “nationalistic values” in educational institutions, the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has issued a ...
INDIA
“Mockery of Indians…”: Rahul Gandhi Takes Swipe at PM Modi Over ‘Melody Toffee’ Gift to Giorgia Meloni
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of bein...
BENGAL
“STOP NOW!”: Saayoni Ghosh Denies Property Link to Abhishek Banerjee, Calls Claims “Fake News”
Trinamool Congress MP and youth wing president Saayoni Ghosh on Wednesday rejected allegations linking her to a Kolkata property allegedly associated ...
INDIA
Indian Navy’s First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel at GRSE Kolkata
India’s first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 3039, was launched at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) shipyard...
INDIA
Mahua Moitra Moves Calcutta HC Against Bengal Govt’s Slaughter Curbs ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday moved Calcutta High Court through party MLA Akhruzzaman seeking exemption under the West Bengal Animal...
INDIA
“Completely False & Fabricated…”: TMC Rejects Reports of “Leaked” KMC Notice to Abhishek Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) dismissed reports claiming that the party’s National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee had received notices from...
News
Pydhonie Family Death Mystery Deepens; Police Suspect Zinc Phosphide-Laced Salt Was Sprinkled on Watermelon
The mystery surrounding the deaths of four members of a family in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area has deepened, with investigators now suspecting that zinc pho...
BENGAL
Lalbazar Issues Fresh Safety Guidelines for Kolkata Government Hospitals to Prevent ‘Another RG Kar’
In a move aimed at strengthening security across government hospitals in Kolkata, Lalbazar has issued a detailed set of guidelines for police personne...
BENGAL
CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Emotional North Bengal Pitch: “We Will Repay the Debt”
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari struck an emotional tone during his first official visit to North Bengal after taking office, thanking the...
WORLD
Norwegian Journalist Says Meta Accounts Suspended After Question to PM Modi Video Goes Viral
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended shortly after a widely circulated exchange involvi...
BENGAL
Bengal Govt Grants ED Nod to Prosecute Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh
The West Bengal government has formally granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital p...
BENGAL
Falta Re-Poll: TMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Withdraws Ahead of Voting Day
Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta Assembly re-poll race just two days before voting, triggering fresh political ...
WORLD
US DOJ Permanently Drops All Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has permanently withdrawn all criminal charges against Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani and his neph...
INDIA
“Why Should We Trust You?”: Norwegian Journalist Grills Indian Officials at MEA Presser
Questions over press freedom and media access surfaced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway after he declined to take questions durin...
WORLD
Norwegian Journalist’s Question to PM Modi Sparks Global Debate on Press Freedom in India
A brief exchange in Oslo during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway has triggered a wider international debate over media access, democrati...
INDIA
Petrol and Diesel Prices Hiked by Nearly 90 Paise: Second Increase in a Week Adds to Consumer Burden
In a fresh blow to household budgets, state-run oil marketing companies have raised the prices of petrol and diesel by approximately 90 paise per litr...
BENGAL
Event Organiser Satadru Dutta Files Police Complaint Against Former TMC Minister Arup Biswas and Others Over Chaotic Messi Kolkata Event
In a significant development that has reopened the wounds of last year’s high-profile football fiasco, Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser of Lionel Me...
News
Uttar Pradesh BJP Leader Announces ₹1 Crore Bounty on TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh
Dr. Pradeep Dixit, Chairman of the Sikandrabad Nagar Palika Parishad and a prominent local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in western Uttar Prades...
MAHARASHTRA
ANC Crackdown Continues After NESCO Case, Another Party Drug Racket Exposed
In the wake of the NESCO drugs scandal, Mumbai Police’s Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) has achieved another major breakthrough in the Chembur area, busting...
BENGAL
KMC Serves Notices to TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Over Alleged Building Irregularities in Kolkata Properties
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Monday has issued notices to multiple properties linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secre...
INDIA
“Stone Pelting Won’t Continue Here”: Suvendu Adhikari Issues Stern Warning After Park Circus Unrest
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday reacted sharply to the recent unrest in Kolkata’s Park Circus area, warning that incidents of vi...
BENGAL
Sona Pappu Appears Before ED Days After DCP Santanu Sinha Biswas’ Arrest
Biswajit Poddar, alias Sona Pappu, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Monday in connection with an ongoing money launderin...
News
“No Namaz on roads” : UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warns of “another method” if rules are ignored
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that offering namaz on the street is no longer permitted and that religious activities sho...
BENGAL
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee congratulated VD Satheesan on assuming chair as Kerala CM
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the newly sworn-in UDF government in Kerala, led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, an...
News
Bengal BJP Govt Announces 7th Pay Commission; Unveils Annapurna Bhandar eligibility, Clears Free Bus Travel for Women
In the second cabinet meeting since the formation of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaire...
INDIA
India Pushes Back Against Dutch Concerns Over ‘Declining’ Press Freedom, ‘Eroding’ Minority Rights During PM Modi’s Netherlands Visit
A diplomatic exchange between India and the Netherlands over issues related to press freedom and minority rights has sparked sharp reactions, with New...
News
'Voice of the Lazy and Unemployed…': The Cockroach Janta Party; How a Supreme Court Remark Spawned a Viral Political Platform
When Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant remarked in a Supreme Court hearing last week that unemployed youth often become “media, social media and...
INDIA
24-Year-Old Woman Dies by Suicide Amid Alleged Dowry Harassment: Husband, Father in Law Arrested
A woman from Greater Noida allegedly died after jumping from the roof of her house following continuous dowry related harassment from her husband and ...
DELHI
“Bail Is the Rule, Jail an Exception…”: Supreme Court Questions its January Verdict Denying Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
The Supreme Court of India on Monday strongly reaffirmed the principle that “bail is the rule and jail is an exception”, even in cases registered unde...
DELHI
Mumbai Woman Duped of ₹8.75 Lakh in Four-Day ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Scam
A 58-year-old woman from Andheri East was allegedly duped of ₹8.75 lakh after cyber fraudsters kept her under a so-called “digital arrest” for four da...
INDIA
CBI Cracks down on NEET UG Leak Network, Arrests Woman Lecturer
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a second alleged mastermind in the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak case. According to Hindusta...
WORLD
“Geography or History…”: Army Chief’s Stern Warning to Pakistan Over Terrorism
Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying the neighbouring country must decide whether it wishes to ...
BENGAL
Bengal’s Asansol Turns Violent: Police Station Vandalised Amid Mosque Loudspeaker Row
Tension gripped West Bengal’s Asansol on Friday night after a protest over mosque loudspeaker volume escalated into violence, with a mob allegedly att...
News
“I was being threatened…”: Asian Games Gold Medallist Swapna Barman Alleges House Set on Fire Amid Bengal Post-Poll Violence
Asian Games gold medallist and Trinamool Congress candidate Swapna Barman has alleged that her house in Jalpaiguri was set on fire amid post-poll viol...
BENGAL
FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee Over ‘Provocative Speeches’ During Bengal Poll Campaign
An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over ...
DELHI
US DOJ May Drop Fraud Charges Against Gautam Adani: Report
The United States Department of Justice is reportedly considering dropping fraud charges against Gautam Adani, marking a significant turn in the high-...
DELHI
“Appear Independent...” Supreme Court Questions EC Selection Panel With PM, Cabinet Minister On One Side and LoP on Other
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed serious reservations about the structure of the selection committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
INDIA
Supreme Court Shifts to Virtual Hearings Twice a Week Amid Fuel Conservation Push
The Supreme Court has decided to shift to mandatory virtual hearings on Mondays and Fridays during partial working days in June and July, while also p...
BENGAL
Bengal Adopts ‘Yogi Model’? Dozens of Bulldozers Arrive in Siliguri, Spark Anti-Encroachment Drive Speculations
The newly formed Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has reportedly brought in two dozen bulldozers from Uttar Pradesh to launch a large-scale demolition drive across Siliguri and adjoining areas.
INDIA
Madhya Pradesh High Court Declares Disputed Bhojshala Site a Saraswati Temple, Ends Friday Namaz Arrangement
Ending a long running legal battle over the disputed Bhojshala- Kamal Maula Complex in Dhar, the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday ruled that the st...
INDIA
Calcutta HC Stays Tiljala “Bulldozer” Demolition, Says Due Process Must Be Followed; No Rehabilitation Order Yet
The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an interim stay on the demolition of alleged illegal structures in Kolkata’s Topsia-Tiljala area, observing ...
INDIA
Loudspeaker Dispute Sparks Tension in Kolkata’s Rajabazar as Suvendu Govt Enforces Strict Curbs on Road Prayers
Tension flared in Kolkata’s Rajabazar area on Friday afternoon after a dispute over offering namaz on a public road during Jumma prayers triggered unr...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Suspends Three Senior IPS Officers for Alleged ‘Misconduct & Mishandling’ of 2024 RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday announced the suspension of three prominent IPS officers - former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, ex-Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Indira Mukherjee, and ex-Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Abhishek Gupta - pending a departmental inquiry into their conduct during the initial stages of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case.
News
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked by ₹3 Per Litre Amid West Asia Crisis
Fuel prices rose across India on Friday, with a ₹3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel rates, marking the first major retail revision since the ou...
News
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam on June 21, No Fresh Registration Required; Admit Cards to be Issued on June 14
NTT Desk The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced that the re-examination for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Under...
News
Former Bengal Minister Appears Before ED After Skipping Four Summons in Municipal Recruitment Scam Probe
Former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Friday for questioning in connection with an a...
News
ED Arrests Kolkata Police DCP Santanu Sinha Biswas in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Santanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police, after nearly 11 hours of questionin...
DELHI
EC Announces Phase III of Nationwide Electoral Roll Revision Across 16 States, 3 UTs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule for Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, extending the large-scale voter verification exercise to 16 states and three Union Territories as part of its nationwide electoral roll update.
MANIPUR
Fresh Tensions Grip Manipur as Over 38 Kuki, Naga People Allegedly Held Hostage by Different Groups
Fresh violence and deepening ethnic tensions have once again pushed Manipur into crisis, with state Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam claiming that more than 38 people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities are currently being held hostage by various groups across the state.
POLITICS
Congress Announces Kerala CM After 10 Suspense; VD Satheesan to Attend Crucial Party Meeting
Ending nearly 10 days of intense political suspense, the Congress on Thursday announced senior leader V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala following the United Democratic Front’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The announcement came after multiple rounds of consultations between the party’s central leadership and Kerala unit leaders amid a prolonged tussle over the top post.
BENGAL
First-Time BJP MLA Rathindra Bose Set to Become West Bengal Assembly Speaker; What do we know?
The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated first-time MLA Rathindra Bose for the post of Speaker of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, signalling the party leadership’s attempt to project a fresh face in one of the most important constitutional positions in the state.
News
Maharashtra Govt Announces Austerity Measures Amid West Asia Crisis, Ministers’ Convoys Cut by 50%
In response to the escalating crisis in West Asian countries and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and greater use of indigenous resources, the Maharashtra government has announced a series of strict austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, cutting public expenditure, and promoting energy efficiency.
BENGAL
“Bengal is not a Bulldozer state…”: Mamata Banerjee Appears in Calcutta HC Over Post-Poll Violence PILs; Alleges Police Inaction
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday personally appeared before the Calcutta High Court in connection with a petition alleging widespread post-poll violence across the state following the Assembly election results.
BENGAL
Delhi Horror: Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped Inside Private Sleeper Bus, Driver and Conductor Arrested
A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a private sleeper bus in Delhi, in a case that has once again triggered serious concerns over women’s safety in the national capital.
BENGAL
West Bengal Govt Makes ‘Vande Mataram’ Mandatory in School Assemblies From Monday
The West Bengal government has announced that the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ will be compulsory in schools across the state from Monday, in what is being seen as one of the first major education-related directives of the new government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
BENGAL
NEET Paper Leak Probe: Rajasthan BJP Youth Leader Among Detained Accused
The investigation into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has taken a political turn in Rajasthan after the names of two brothers, including a local BJP youth wing leader, surfaced in the probe being conducted by the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
BENGAL
Bengal Government Set to Double Old Age Pension to ₹2,000, Disability Allowance Also Likely to Rise
The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal has decided to increase the state’s old age pension from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month, according to sources in the Women, Child and Social Welfare Department.
BENGAL
Bengal Police Launch Statewide Crackdown on Illegal Arms, Reopen Post-Poll Violence Cases
The West Bengal Police has issued a series of strict directives targeting illegal arms, post-poll violence cases and border-related criminal networks following the formation of the new BJP government in the state.
BENGAL
Supreme Court Defers Hearing in I-PAC Case Again, Next Hearing Scheduled for Next Week
The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in the high-profile I-PAC case involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the West Bengal government and political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC).
BENGAL
Bengal Government Launches Crackdown on Illegal Factories, CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns of 'Strict Action'
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a statewide crackdown on illegal manufacturing units and unauthorised factories, warning that strict action would be taken against operators violating safety and environmental norms.
BENGAL
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Retains Bhabanipur Seat, Vacates Nandigram After Landmark Victory
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has decided to retain the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency — the high-profile seat where he defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the 2026 Assembly elections — while vacating his long-held Nandigram seat.
POLITICS
PM Modi Orders 50% Reduction in Convoy Size Amid Fuel Conservation Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a 50 per cent reduction in the number of vehicles used in his official convoy as part of a broader austerity and fuel conservation push amid the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.
BENGAL
‘No Welfare Benefits’ to Those Deleted in SIR in Bengal and Bihar Triggers Debate over Relationship between Citizenship Verification & Roll Revision
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments in both West Bengal and Bihar have announced that individuals excluded during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls may be denied access to welfare benefits, triggering fresh debate over the relationship between citizenship verification, voter eligibility and state welfare delivery.
News
“Paper Mafia Escapes, Honest Students Suffer…” : Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Over 2026 NEET Cancellation
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at the Union Government following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam...
News
“This Govt. only understands mass agitation…”: Arvind Kejriwal Attacks Centre Over NEET Cancellation, Alleges ‘Complete Collusion’
Aam Aadmi Party Supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP led Centre following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exa...
News
MNS chief Raj Thackeray questions PM Modi’s austerity appeal, seeks answers on economy
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday,launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent appeal urging ...
News
NTA Cancels NEET UG 2026; CBI to Investigate Alleged Irregularities
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 exa...
News
Bhindi Bazaar Tragedy: Missing Poison Bottle Deepens Mystery in Family Death Case
The investigation into the suspicious deaths of four members of a family in Bhindi Bazaar has taken a fresh turn after the histopathology report submi...
BENGAL
CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal Who Oversaw SIR, Appointed As Chief Secretary In Suvendu Adhikari Govt Post Bengal Polls
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle just days into the new BJP-led government in West Bengal, senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has been appo...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Allocates Portfolios to Five Ministers in New Bengal Cabinet; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul Among Ministers Assigned Key Roles
The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal on Monday announced the portfolio allocation for five cabinet ministers who were sworn in alongside Chi...
BENGAL
TMC Claims SIR Deletions Exceeded BJP Victory Margins in 31 Bengal Seats; Supreme Court Responds
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday placed before the Supreme Court that the deletion of voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of elec...
News
Indian Naval Ship IOS Sagar Docks at Chattogram for Bilateral Naval Engagements
The Indian Navy’s Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Chattogram in Bangladesh on Friday as part of the IOS SAGAR 2026 multinational deployment, ...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Holds First Administrative Meeting as Bengal CM; CEO Manoj Agarwal Seated Next to Him Triggers Speculation
In his first major administrative engagement since taking oath as West Bengal’s ninth Chief Minister on Saturday, Suvendu Adhikari convened a high-level meeting with IAS officers of the state on Monday.
MAHARASHTRA
‘Most Rejected Commodity’: Fadnavis Slams Rahul Gandhi Over PM Modi Remarks
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday launched a strong attack on Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his rema...
POLITICS
“Proofs of Failure…”: Rahul Gandhi Hits Out at PM Modi Over Appeal to Cut Fuel Use, Work-From-Home, Avoid Gold Purchases
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent appeal urging cit...
BENGAL
Bengal’s New BJP Government Unveils 6 Big Policy Changes After First Cabinet Meet
West Bengal’s newly formed BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, unveiled six major policy decisions on Monday following its first c...
News
ED Uncovers Rs 13.5 Crore Cash Trail Linked To Maharashtra Self-Styled Godman's Alleged Shirdi Hotel Venture
The troubles of self-styled fake godman Ashok Kharat continue to deepen, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovering an alleged Rs 13.50 crore ca...
BENGAL
First Breakthrough in Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder - 3 Arrested from Bihar and UP
In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the brutal murder of Chandranath Rath, a close personal aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Wes...
INDIA
PM Modi Calls for Fuel Restraint, Less Gold Buying, EV Push and Work-from-Home Revival Amid West Asia Oil Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to adopt simple lifestyle changes to shield the economy from rising global fuel prices trig...
INDIA
India Successfully Conducts Maiden Trial Of Indigenous TARA Glide Weapon
India has successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system, marking another milestone...
News
"Punjab is now their target...": Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre Of Misusing ED After Raids On Minister
Fresh political tensions erupted in Punjab on Saturday after the Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at properties associated with Punjab Power ...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari’s Maiden Cabinet Takes Shape: Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul Among Five Senior BJP Leaders Sworn In Alongside Bengal’s New CM
Suvendu Adhikari wasn’t the only one sworn in at the grand ceremony in Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday. The initial shape of his co...
News
Vijay’s Path to Power Stalls as VCK Keeps Tamil Nadu Waiting
The suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu continued on Saturday, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) still short of the majority mark, as V...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal's First BJP Chief Minister in Grand Ceremony at Kolkata Brigade
In a historic political transition for West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in today as the state's ninth Chief...
News
Poison Inside Watermelon, Not on Surface: New Twist in Bhindi Bazaar Family Death Case
The investigation into the death of four members of the same family in Mumbai’s Bhindi Bazaar has taken a new turn. Forensic examination has revealed ...
INDIA
Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul sworn-in as cabinet Ministers
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, marking a major political shift i...
BENGAL
‘Sonar Bangla Era Begins’: CM-Elect Suvendu Adhikari Ahead of Historic Bengal Oath Ceremony
Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday described his swearing-in as West Bengal Chief Minister as the beginning of a “new era” for the state, asserting that the...
BENGAL
PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Reach Kolkata as Suvendu Adhikari Set to Take Oath as Bengal CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kolkata on Friday ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who is set to become West ...
News
"Will take four years...": Ex Calcutta HC CJ TS Sivagnanam Quits Bengal SIR Tribunal
Former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Justice (retd) TS Sivagnanam, has stepped down from the appellate tribunal constituted to hear challe...
News
Indian Army Plans Tracked Akashteer Platforms After Operation Sindoor Success
A year after the successful deployment of the Akashteer air defence command and control system during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is now planni...
POLITICS
TVK Chief Vijay Set for Third Meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor to Stake Claim for Government Formation
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlek...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Named West Bengal’s Next Chief Minister, To Lead First BJP Government In The State
In a significant moment for West Bengal politics, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that Suvendu Adhikari will be the state’s next Chi...
BENGAL
Investigation Into Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath Advances But No Arrest As Yet
West Bengal Police have intensified their probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, describing the...
BENGAL
‘Not for me:’ Former TMC MLA Raj Chakraborty quits politics; wishes to focus on film-making
Filmmaker turned politician Raj Chakraborty announced his decision to step away from active politics after he failed to secure majority in Bengal Asse...
BENGAL
TMC MP Mahua Moitra Faces ‘Chor & Jai Shree Ram’ Slogan on Flight Enroute to Delhi; Prompts Harassment Complaint
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra found herself at the centre of yet another political storm after alleging harassment aboard an IndiGo flight travel...
POLITICS
NCRB Report: Mumbai Ranks Second in Crimes Against Women; Maharashtra Tops in Crimes Against Children
Mumbai, the country’s financial capital, has ranked second among major metropolitan cities in crimes against women, according to the National Crime Re...
BENGAL
West Bengal Assembly Dissolved Following Governor’s Orders; New Govt. to Swear-in On May 9
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has been dissolved on the orders of Governor R.N. Ravi following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly election process, even as outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has not formally resigned from her post.
News
“I am the Target for many…” Akhilesh Yadav Meets Mamata Banerjee, Vows an United INDIA Fight Against ‘Vote-Chori’
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav called on Trinamool Congress chief and outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence on Thursday, in what is being seen as the first high-profile opposition meeting following the BJP’s landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
5 BJP Supporters Injured in Bomb Attack Near RG Kar Victim’s Residence
Five BJP supporters were allegedly injured in a bomb attack in the Panihati area of North 24 Parganas district on Thursday, hours after the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath triggered political tensions in West Bengal.
BENGAL
Akhilesh Yadav Meets Mamata Banerjee - says “you didn’t lose Didi…they way you fought…”
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee and TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results.
BENGAL
Not the first time Suvendu Adhikari lost his close aide; Cases Still Remain Unsolved- EXCLUSIVE CCTV FOOTAGE recovered: Here’s What had happened?
Rath, a former Indian Air Force officer who later emerged as one of Adhikari’s most trusted backroom strategists, was shot point blank, on Wednesday, in what investigators believe was a meticulously planned ambush near his residence in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas.
Election
TVK Chief Vijay Holds Fresh Meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor as Hung Assembly Stalemate Persists
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday, intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing uncertainty over government formation in the state following the April 23 Assembly elections.
MAHARASHTRA
Bhindi Bazaar Family Death Mystery Deepens as JJ Hospital Rules Out Infection
The mysterious deaths of four members of a Bhindi Bazaar family remain unresolved, with the latest findings from Mumbai’s JJ Hospital ruling out any infection or suspicious microbial presence.
BENGAL
Probe into Killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s Close Aide Chandranath Rath Intensifies as Police Seize Suspicious Vehicle with Fake Number Plate
Hours after the brazen late-night shooting that claimed the life of Chandranath Rath, a longtime personal assistant and trusted aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Police have ramped up their investigation, seizing a suspicious four-wheeler believed to have been used in the ambush.
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Shot Dead in Madhyamgram, Political Storm Erupts in Bengal
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram on Wednesday night, just 48 hours after the BJP’s s...
News
Vijay Meets Governor, Moves to Form Government in Tamil Nadu
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar and formally staked a claim to form the government, bringing an en...
News
Case Filed Against Palash Muchhal In Maharashtra For Alleged Fraud, Casteist Abuse
A case has been registered in Sangli, Maharashtra, against music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal following allegations of cheating and caste-bas...
POLITICS
BJP Sets May 8 for West Bengal Legislative Party Meet to Elect CM; Swearing-in Ceremony on May 9 to Feature PM Modi and Amit Shah
In a decisive step towards forming its first-ever government in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalised the schedule for electing ...
BENGAL
‘Undemocratic climate in Bengal:’ Sanjay Raut Backs Mamata Banerjee; Calls Refusal to Resign ‘Political Protest’
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday backed Mamata Banerjee, describing her refusal to resign as a “political protest” against what he alleged ...
BENGAL
INDIA Alliance Signals Fresh Unity Push as Akhilesh Yadav Heads to Meet Mamata Banerjee
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to meet Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Th...
News
Fire Near BSF HQ, Blast Outside Army Camp Trigger Security Scare in Punjab
Two incidents, a fire in Jalandhar and a blast in Amritsar, triggered panic across Punjab on Tuesday night, especially as both occurred ne...
Election
TVK Emerges as Single Largest Party in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026; Congress Offers Conditional Support for Government Formation
Actor turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made history in its electoral debut, winning 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Legislativ...
INDIA
Bengal CEO Manoj Kumar Agrawal Rejects Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Villain’ Remark on Election Commission
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agrawal on Tuesday has firmly dismissed allegations made by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee against the Election Commission, calling them “completely baseless.”
INDIA
“Will Not Resign, Defeat was a Conspiracy…”: Mamata Banerjee’s First Statement After TMC’s Poll Results in Bengal
Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday refused to resign following the BJP’s sweeping victory, asserting that she would continue her po...
MAHARASHTRA
Sanjay Raut Takes Swipe at EC, Calls for Nobel "Sarcastically" Amid Poll Controversy
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday attacked the BJP, drawing comparisons between the West Bengal election results and polls in countries like A...
BENGAL
“Rahul, Tejashwi, Mamata Finished… Akhilesh Next…”: Suvendu Adhikari’s Post-Poll Attack After BJP’s Bengal Sweep
Titas Mukherjee Following BJP’s landslide victory in Bengal, senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said the election outcome...
INDIA
In Bengal Victory Moment, Modi’s ‘Bhadralok’ Attire Signals Cultural Messaging Alongside BJP’s Electoral Surge
Amid the celebrations at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a notable cultural gesture to complement the political moment.
BENGAL
TMC Ministers’ Rout in 2026: Seasoned Cabinet Faces Ousted by BJP’s Fresh Newcomers in Stunning Anti-Incumbency Wave
As the dust settles on the historic 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, one of the most striking features of the BJP’s decisive victory has been the near-total collapse of the Trinamool Congress’s ministerial bench.
BENGAL
Who gets the chair? : Bengal awaits it’s electoral verdict
West Bengal stands on the edge of a decisive political moment as counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections is scheduled to begin on Monday mor...
BENGAL
TMC lodges formal complaints to the Election Commission, alleges irregularities in strongroom handling
In the final hours before vote counting in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, controversy has surfaced in Kolkata after the Trinamool Congress (...
MAHARASHTRA
'Crime against women increased in Fadnavis tenure:' Sanjay Raut slams Maha govt. in minor rape-assault case
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded that the Home Minister be treated as an accused in the case involving the sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune.
BENGAL
Kalighat Police Station Sees Fourth OC Change in 36 Days, Fresh Appointment Within 24 Hours of Last Order
The latest move comes within 24 hours of the previous appointment. Chameli Mukhopadhyay, who was named OC after the suspension of Gautam Das, has now been removed, with Balai Bag taking charge of the post.
DELHI
Nine Dead, Including Toddler, in Early Morning Fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar
A devastating fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area early this morning claimed nine lives, including that of a one-year-old child, while leaving two others injured.
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee appoints Retired IPS Officer and MP Rajeev Kumar as Key Observer for Vote Counting in Barrackpore -Dumdum
In a significant move ahead of the vote counting for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has appointed former state Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar as a counting observer for the Dumdum Barrackpore organizational district.
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Businessman duped if Rs.74 lakh on pretext of securing loan
The complaint was filed by finance consultant Ravi Sankunni Menon, who revealed that his associate, businessman Krishnakumar Agarwal, engaged in the tiles manufacturing business was in need of substantial funds in 2024 for business expansion.
MAHARASHTRA
Pune Horror: Thousands Protest in Raigad-Bhor After Assault & Murder of 4-Year-Old
A bandh has been called in Bhor and Rajgad tehsils of Pune district on Sunday, as anger continues to grow over the assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village.
BENGAL
"No Question of Defeat...": Sanjay Raut Predicts Mamata Banerjee's Victory in Bengal, Flags EVM Concerns
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to win between 180 and 185 seats and return to power in the state.
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly results under tight watch as EC boosts observer strength
As West Bengal prepares for the announcement of it’s Assembly elections results, the Election Commission of India has strengthened it’s arrangements across the state to ensure a peaceful and transparent counting process.
MAHARASHTRA
Pune Horror: 65-Year-Old Man Assaults and Kills 4-Year-Old in Bhor
A shocking incident has taken place in the Pune district. A four-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted and brutally killed in Bhor taluka by a 65-year-old man.
BENGAL
Kalighat OC Suspended Over Viral Gun Photo Row; Chameli Mukhopadhyay Takes Charge
In a significant administrative move during the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Kalighat police station, Goutam Das, has been suspended after a controversial social media post triggered widespread concern and political reaction.
WATCH
From Ecuador to Mumbai: Inside ₹1,745 Crore Cocaine Smuggling Route
In a major crackdown on international narcotics trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a transnational cocaine syndicate under Operation White Strike, seizing a massive 349 kilograms of high-grade cocaine valued at approximately ₹1,745 crore.
MADHYA PRADESH
“I apologise… I am traumatized”: Pilot’s chilling account of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh disaster that claimed 9 lives
In an aftermath of the Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh boat tragedy that claimed nine lives, the pilot of the ill-fated cruise has spoken out, describing the incident as deeply traumatic and overwhelming. Speaking to NDTV, boat pilot Mahesh Patel said he has been unable to “eat or sleep” since the accident, expressing grief and apologizing for the loss of lives.
DELHI
Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak faces FIRs in Punjab soon after switching political sides
Two FIRs have reportedly been registered in Punjab against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, days after he resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
BENGAL
‘Focus on vigilance, coordination’ : Mamata Banerjee & Abhishek Banerjee to hold virtual meeting with counting agents on May 2
With the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly election results just days away, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, are set to convene a crucial virtual meeting with all party counting agents, underscoring the party’s focus on vigilance and coordination.
BENGAL
Supreme Court Backs ECI, Dismisses TMC’s Concerns on Central Staff for Bengal Vote Counting
The Supreme Court of India on Saturday observed that the Election Commission’s decision to deploy central government personnel as counting supervisors in the West Bengal Assembly elections does not violate any rules.
BENGAL
TMC Flags ‘Unauthorised’ Handling of Postal Ballots, Files Complaint Against Returning Officer
Amid ongoing political tensions during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a formal complaint against a Returning Officer, alleging irregularities in the handling of postal ballots.
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 : EC orders Repoll in15 booths in Diamond Harbour amid irregularity concerns
In a decisive step to preserve the sanctity of the ballot, the Election Commission of India has ordered re polling in select polling stations ac...
INDIA
Flames of inflation: Commercial LPG sees massive price leap
In a move that reflects the tremor of a restless global energy market, the Centre on May 1, 2026, announced a steep increase in the price of commercia...
MADHYA PRADESH
9 dead in Madhya Pradesh boat tragedy, safety under scrutiny
A quiet evening by the waters of Bargi Dam turned into a scene of unspeakable grief, as a leisure cruise in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh ended in tragedy,...
POLITICS
‘Drunk or Defamed?’ Punjab CM Row sparks a Battle of Narratives
A storm of controversy swept through the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Friday, as serious allegations leveled by opposition leaders against Chief Min...
BENGAL
“He is a Gunda, he is a Jallad…”: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s sharp attack on Home Minster Amit Shah
In the charged atmosphere of West Bengal’s ongoing electoral battle, a fresh controversy erupted after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee lau...
POLITICS
Mumbai: Retired Railway Employee Duped of ₹3 Lakh in Cyber Fraud, Accused Posed as DRM
A shocking case of cyber fraud has come to light in Mumbai, where fraudsters targeted a railway employee who retired just last month by posing as...
POLITICS
Mumbai Police Probe ‘Hera Pheri’ Copyright Dispute After Producer’s Complaint
Bollywood’s iconic comedy franchise Hera Pheri has once again landed in legal trouble, with producer Firoz Nadiadwala alleging a well-planned conspira...
POLITICS
DYSP of Maharashtra Arrested for Allegedly Molesting Minor Girl in Mumbai’s Garden
A serious incident has come to light in the country's financial capital, which has shaken and shamed the credibility of the police department, due to ...
BENGAL
‘Alarming’! TMC Raises Alarm Over Strongroom ‘Irregularities’ in Kolkata, Demands Full Transparency Ahead of Ahead of Poll Results
Tensions escalated in Kolkata on Thursday as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a dramatic sit-in protest alleging serious irregularities inside an EVM strongroom just hours after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged party workers to maintain strict vigil.
BENGAL
“226+… TMC forming government”: Mamata Banerjee urges hyper vigilance, vows to guard EVMs herself
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday placed strong emphasis on safeguarding the integrity of the vote counting process, urging party...
DELHI
“Imagine the pain, humiliation”: Supreme Court Urges Centre To Allow Abortion Beyond 20 Weeks For Rape Survivors
In a significant intervention on reproductive rights, the Supreme Court has urged the Centre to consider amending existing abortion laws to permit termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in cases involving rape survivors, underlining the profound trauma faced by victims.
BENGAL
77 EVM Tampering Complaints In Bengal Polls; CEO Manoj Agarwal Signals Possible Re-Poll Before May 2
West Bengal Chief Election Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Thursday flagged multiple instances of alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering during the second phase of polling, revealing that as many as 77 complaints were reported across districts.
INDIA
“Less than 50 seats for BJP...”: says Abhishek Banerjee Predicts a Thundering Majority for TMC
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee cast his vote at the Mitra Institution polling booth in the Bhabanipur Assembly Consti...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC To Hear Plea Challenging ‘Exclusive’ Use Of Central, PSU Staff As Counting Supervisors In Bengal Polls
The Calcutta High Court is set to hear a petition questioning the decision to appoint only central government and public sector undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors for the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee flags “Atrocities” during Phase 2 of Bengal Polls, predicts “Two Thirds” win for Trinamool Congress
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged serious irregularities before casting her vote in Bhabanipur, claiming that “democracy...
MAHARASHTRA
NCB Arrests Dawood Aide Salim Dola in 2023 Drug Trafficking Case
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Salim Dola, a key operative of Dawood Ibrahim’s alleged drug trafficking network, in connection with a high-profile 2023 narcotics case, officials said on Wednesday.
BENGAL
Delhi Court Grants Bail to I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel Day After Bengal Elections
A Delhi court on Thursday granted regular bail to Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case, noting that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not oppose his plea.
BENGAL
BENGAL ELECTION 2026: 89.99% Turnout Signals Record Participation in West Bengal Phase 2 Polls
Over 3.5 crore voters cast ballots across 142 seats as polling sees high engagement and tight security, ECI sources said.
BENGAL
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma is an Election Observer for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint Uttar Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma is an Election Observer for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
78.68% Turnout in Bengal Phase 2 as CM Flags Concerns Over Poll Process
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of approximately 78.68% by 3:00 PM during Phase 2 of the ongoing Assembly elections, indicating strong participation across districts.
MAHARASHTRA
Mumbai Watermelon Case: Preliminary Report Points to Food Poisoning
In the latest development in the sensational “Watermelon Case,” a preliminary post-mortem report has confirmed that the death of four members of the D...
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Refuses Action Against ECI Police Observer IPS Ajay Pal Sharma Ahead of Crucial Bengal Voting Phase
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined to pass any interim order against IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, who is currently on election duty, until April 29—the date scheduled for the second phase of polling in West Bengal.
INDIA
CISF Jawan Arrested in Bengal for Alleged Attempted Sexual Assault on Minor Girl
Police in Asansol have arrested a 40-year-old jawan of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on charges of attempting sexual assault on a 10-ye...
INDIA
Two Maharashtra Security Guards Stabbed After Being Asked Their Religion; Accused Arrested, ATS Joins Probe
A shocking incident of violence unfolded in Mira Road near Mumbai in the early hours of April 27, when a 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed two securit...
INDIA
Bengal Polls: 1,468 Voters Restored Ahead of Final Phase Amid SIR Deletion Row
Ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, the Appellate Tribunals have cleared 1,468 voters, previously removed during the Election Commiss...
INDIA
Four Die in Suspected Food Poisoning; Father Gave Statement Before Death
In a shocking incident, four members of a family from Andheri died within 24 hours after allegedly consuming contaminated food, prompting an investiga...
BENGAL
Mamata Vs Modi : Curtains Fall on Fierce Campaign Trail as Bengal Gears Up for Phase 2 of Election 2026
With the 48-hour silence period kicking in ahead of Phase 2 voting on April 29, the high-voltage battle for the remaining 142 Assembly seats has reached its crescendo.
BENGAL
‘Rahul Gandhi Must Decide If He Is With BJP or Against It’: Kejriwal Backs Mamata in Bengal, Attacks EC Over Voter Deletions
With West Bengal witnessing one of its most polarised electoral battles in recent memory, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and the Congress, while campaigning in support of Mamata Banerjee.
DELHI
Arvind Kejriwal Writes to Delhi HC Judge, Opts Out of Proceedings Over ‘Conflict’ Concerns
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will not appear in the excise policy case before her, either in person or through legal representation, the party said on Monday.
BENGAL
TMC MP Mitali Bag’s Car Attacked in Hooghly Ahead of Polls; BJP Dismisses Allegations as ‘Drama’
According to the MP, her car was attacked while she was on her way to attend a public meeting addressed by All India Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee.
INDIA
In Bengal’s Patachitra Village, The Pain of Empty Fingers Tell The Story of The Storytellers Who Could Not Vote
“My finger is empty, there is no ink on it… life feels empty too.” Sabera Chitrakar, 35, held out her hand and looked at the bare forefinger that, for...
BENGAL
‘Few hundred crores from Odisha for Bhowanipore’: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of attempting to rig Assembly Polls
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of running a “cash-for-votes” bid in Bhowanipore, claiming that at least “few hundred crore” had been transported from Odisha in a black Scorpio and was being distributed among residents in slum areas.
BENGAL
CISF Personnel Injured in Gunfire Near BJP Candidate’s Home in Bengal; EC Orders Report
The injured jawan, identified as Yogesh Sharma, was part of Singh’s security team. Singh is the son of senior BJP leader Arjun Singh. Sharma suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
DELHI
‘Toxic Politics or Timely Exit?’ Raghav Chadha Says He Chose ‘Positive Politics’
After leaving the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, Raghav Chadha has been trending across social media, with corporate workers turning his move into memes as an “example of leaving an organisation for growth.” Two days later, he held the same emotions and released his first statement.
BENGAL
‘Give us vote, we will free you from TMC’: PM Modi invokes Netaji’s freedom movement slogan as Bengal gears for second phase polls on April 29
Addressing a Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Bangaon, Modi said the state possesses the resources and capability to reclaim its position as a leading region in the country.
BENGAL
ED conducts Kolkata raids in land fraud probe linked to fugitive Sona Pappu
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday carried out searches at multiple locations in Kolkata as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged land-grabbing and financial fraud cases linked to fugitive accused Sona Pappu.
BENGAL
EC calls high-level Kolkata meet to fine-tune security and logistics ahead of Phase 2 Bengal polls
The Election Commission of India is set to convene a crucial coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday as preparations intensify for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
INDIA
Record Breaking 93.19% Voter Turnout in West Bengal's First Phase Signals Historic Electoral Engagement Amid SIR Shadows
The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has delivered the highest voter turnout in the state's history since Independence. After final s...
INDIA
ECI Suspends 5 Police Officers in Bengal Over ‘Bias’ Ahead of Phase 2 Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered action against alleged police misconduct in West Bengal ahead of the second phase of Assembly elect...
BENGAL
Calcutta High Court trims bike curbs: Pillion ban limited to 12 hours, delivery and app services get relief
In a significant relief for commuters ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court has scaled back restrictions imposed on two-wheelers, limiting the ban on pillion riding to just 12 hours before polling instead of the earlier 48-hour window.
News
“The tsunami has come…”: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes BJP’s Bengal Breakthrough
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is witnessing a strong surge in support in West Bengal following...
INDIA
“TMC Will Hit Double Century With Phase 2…” Abhishek Banerjee Makes Bengal Poll Predictions
A fierce battle of narratives has erupted after the first phase of polling in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with both the All India Trinamo...
INDIA
“People of Bengal will answer…”: TMC Mahua Moitra Slams PM Modi Over Jadavpur University ‘Anarchy’ Remark
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, defending Kolkata’s Jadavpur University and ac...
POLITICS
“A Political Breakup…”: AAP calls Raghav Chadha’s Switch to BJP a “Backstab” for the Party
The Aam Aadmi Party hit out at Raghav Chaddha after he jumped ship and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing of betraying the party that played ...
MAHARASHTRA
BMC Urges Political Parties to Support SIR Drive
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has called on political parties and public representatives to actively support the ongoing Special Intens...
POLITICS
Sanjay Raut Calls BJP ‘Modern-Day Bakasura’, After AAP MPs Jump Ship
Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using central agencies to pressure poli...
BENGAL
After JNU, PM Modi calls Jadavpur University "Anti-National"; Mamata Banerjee Calls it "Insult to Bengal"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday locked horns over Kolkata’s Jadavpur University, with the two le...
News
Amit Shah bets big on Bengal: “Anga-Banga-Kalinga” to turn BJP, claims 110+ seats of Phase 1
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday projected a sweeping victory for the BJP in eastern India, declaring that the party is poised to rule across “...
MAHARASHTRA
Baramati Bypoll Sees Lower Turnout Despite the "Ajit Dada" Factor
The Baramati assembly seat, long considered a stronghold of the Pawar family, following the death of mass leader Ajit Pawar, a by-election was held an...
INDIA
PM Modi Takes Serene Boat Ride on Hooghly River in Kolkata, Celebrates Ganga's Cultural Bond with Bengal
A day after the high-turnout first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began his morning with a peaceful b...
BENGAL
Record Surge in West Bengal Phase 1 Polling: Over 92% Turnout Signals Unprecedented Voter Engagement Amid SIR Shadows
In a stunning display, the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday recorded what election officials are calling the highest...
BENGAL
Bengal First Phase Polling Sees 41% Turnout by 11 AM
Voting for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 is currently underway, with a voter turnout of 41.11% recorded till 11a.m, accor...
BENGAL
SIR Impact : 70% of Bengal’s deleted voters are in Phase 1 seats
A striking concentration of voter deletions has emerged ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 23. An analysis of the...
MAHARASHTRA
Baramati Votes with Heavy Hearts After Ajit Pawar’s Passing
Ankit Salvi/MumbaiVoting for the Baramati Assembly by-election is underway today, with a significant voter turnout reported since the early hours.&nbs...
BENGAL
BJP Suvendu Adhikari Appeals for Peace as Bengal Votes in First Phase
Leader of Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday called for peaceful polling as voting is currently underway in the first pha...
BENGAL
Bengal Polls Underway: Heavyweights Face Off Across 152 Seats
The first phase of polling is underway in West Bengal, covering 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies across 16 districts. The high-stakes contest has...
BENGAL
Bengal Votes in High-Stakes First Phase Amid SIR Roll Row
Polling began in the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday, with the first phase covering 152 of the state’s 294 constituencies acros...
BENGAL
Election Commission Adds 139 Names After Tribunal Orders Before First Phase Voting
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday released a supplementary list of voters cleared by tribunals, enabling a section of previously exc...
BENGAL
Allegations Fly Against CRPF in Nandigram; TMC Lodges Complaint with EC
Tension was reported in Nandigram on Tuesday after allegations emerged that personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) assaulted local resid...
News
ATS Crackdown: Mumbai Man Arrested in Alleged Plot to Kill RSS, Political Leaders
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Mumbai’s Sakinaka area for allegedly being part of a wider conspiracy to target politic...
MAHARASHTRA
BJP ‘Group B’ Contacted MPs Against Delimitation Bill, Alleges Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party Group B made calls to multiple MPs, urging them not ...
MAHARASHTRA
TMC MP Yusuf Pathan’s Father-in-Law Among 3 Arrested in Mumbai Assault Case
The father-in-law of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan was arrested on Monday along with his son and another relati...
INDIA
Manipur on Edge: Cop Critical After Clash With Protesters in Wangjing
Ethnic tensions in Manipur continued to simmer on Monday night after violence broke out in Wangjing, where a policeman was critically injured during a...
INDIA
Allahabad High Court Judge Withdraws from Hearing Against LOP Rahul Gandhi
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Allahabad High Court on Monday stepped aside from hearing a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who faces al...
DELHI
Kharge’s ‘Terrorist’ Remark Sparks Political Storm, BJP Demands Apology
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday found himself at the centre of a political row after remarks made during a press conference about Pri...
BENGAL
“Where Did The Camera Come From…?” Mamata Banerjee Accuses PM Modi of Staging 'Jhalmuri Drama' During Jhargram Campaign Stop
A seemingly spontaneous street-food break by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal’s Jhargram has sparked a fresh political row, with Chief Mini...
BENGAL
Long Dry Spell in Bengal: Bars closed, Kolkata faces liquor ban in run-up to Assembly Elections; Here’s what you must know?
The move comes as part of a “monitoring exercise” conducted in the run-up to the elections. In an official notice, the Excise Commissioner cited an unusual surge in liquor sales during the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) period. The department flagged a spike detected through analytics tools, including the ePoS module and district-level monitoring reports.
BENGAL
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court Seeks Report from Calcutta High Court over Functioning of Appellate Tribunals
The Supreme Court of India is set to call for a detailed report from the Calcutta High Court regarding the functioning of 19 appellate tribunals constituted to hear cases of voters whose names have been struck off electoral rolls. The issue was raised on Monday when senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
MAHARASHTRA
Devendra Fadnavis Blames Opposition for Derailing Women’s Reservation Push
Calling it a ‘black day,’ the BJP accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of failing to support the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation in legislatures from 2029.
BENGAL
CAPF Chiefs Hold Unprecedented High-Level Meeting in Kolkata to Bolster Security for West Bengal Assembly Polls
Ahead of the two-phase West Bengal Assembly elections, the Directors General of India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) convened a high-level joint meeting in Kolkata on April 18-19.
BENGAL
‘Did you remember suddenly?’ Mamata Banerjee Alleges ‘conspiracy’ after consecutive ED, IT raids ahead of Bengal Polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday hit out strongly at what she described as a “conspiracy” surrounding poll strategist I-PAC, accusing rivals of attempting to intimidate those associated with her party ahead of the Assembly elections.
BENGAL
“Cowardly, Hypocritical and Fork Tongued” : Mamata Banerjee Slams PM Modi Over Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Debate
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of women’s reservatioin , using the words “Cowardly, Hypocritical and Fork Tongued” in a post on social media platform ‘X’ .
BENGAL
“Bengal Ready for Change,” says Bhajan Lal Sharma : Promises Rajasthan Style Development
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that people in West Bengal were showing signs of wanting political change and claimed that development similar to Rajasthan would reach the state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He made the remarks while campaigning in Siliguri for BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh, the sitting MLA from the seat.
DELHI
‘Inappropriate, Distress Address’: Congress Slams PM Modi’s National Broadcast on Delimitation Setback
The Indian National Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his recent address to the nation as “partisan” and lacking the dignity expected of such a platform.
BENGAL
ED Raids Kolkata Deputy Police Commissioner’s Residence in Money Laundering Probe
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted raids at the residence of a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner, Shantanu Sinha Biswas, in Ballygunge as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in poll-bound West Bengal.
BENGAL
After Delimitation Bill Setback, PM Modi Sharpens Women-Centric Poll Pitch in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified his campaign in West Bengal, foregrounding women-focused welfare promises while escalating criticism of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over its stance on women’s political representation.
POLITICS
“Failed to correct past mistakes…”: PM Modi Attacks Opposition After Lok Sabha Bill Defeat
A day after the Centre’s Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Opposition parties, accusing them of derailing what he described as an effort to advance women’s representation and ensure equitable distribution of power.
POLITICS
PM Modi to Address Nation After Women’s Reservation Bill Setback, Blames Opposition’s “Selfish Politics”
“Opposition snatched women's rights, then congratulated itself," Prime Minister Modi said during his address to the nation.
POLITICS
‘BJP is the Tukde Tukde Gang’: Mamata Banerjee Says Delimitation Bill Was a Plot to Divide India
Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday tore into the BJP, branding the party the “tukde tukde gang” and a...
POLITICS
“We Defeated It to Defend the Idea of India…”: Rahul Gandhi Slams Defeated Constitution Amendment Bill; Alleges “Hidden” Delimitation Push
A day after the Centre’s delimitation-linked Constitution Amendment Bill was defeated in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition blocked the legi...
MANIPUR
Fresh Protests Erupt in Manipur Valley After Killing of Two Children in Tronglaobi Attack
A wave of fresh protests swept across Manipur’s Valley districts on Friday night, with tensions flaring in Imphal East as residents took to the street...
DELHI
Priyanka Gandhi Calls Women’s Quota Setback a “Black Day”, Dares BJP to Reintroduce 2023 Bill
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed the BJP-led Union government, calling it a “Black Day” after the Centre’s Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, and accused the ruling alliance of falsely branding the Opposition as “anti-women”.
BENGAL
Lok Sabha Rejects Key Constitution Amendment Bill in Major Setback for Modi Government’s Delimitation Plans
In a rare parliamentary defeat for the Narendra Modi led government, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to clear the Lok Sabha on Friday, April 17, falling well short of the mandatory two-thirds majority required for constitutional changes. The bill, which formed the cornerstone of a three-pronged legislative package aimed at fast-tracking women’s reservation through a fresh delimitation exercise, was voted down with 298 members in favour and 230 against. With 528 MPs present and voting, the government needed at least 352 votes but fell short by 54.
BENGAL
Devendra Fadnavis: “Bengal Polls Now People vs Mamata Banerjee, Not BJP vs TMC”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, addressing his first press conference in Kolkata on Friday, launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress, declaring that the upcoming elections in West Bengal are no longer a contest between the BJP and the TMC, but a direct battle between the people of Bengal and Mamata Banerjee.
News
“Political Gimmick”: Sanjay Raut Attacks Govt Over Failed Women’s Bill
In a significant setback for the central government, the Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Bill) was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday after falling short of the required votes.
MAHARASHTRA
NESCO Rave Scandal: Alcohol Served to Minors, Drug Gang Linked to Multiple Mumbai Concerts
As the investigation into the NESCO drugs party case in Goregaon East progresses, new revelations continue to emerge.
DELHI
'Beauty of the Bill': Delimitation Debate in Lok Sabha heats up as BJP MP Flags 'PoK Seat' Provision
A debate in the Lok sabha over the proposed Delimitation Bill 2026 , took a significant turn after BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud said that the legislation includes provisions for allocating seats to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing it as part of a broader national vision.
BENGAL
Calcutta HC Raps Election Commission for Ignoring Rules in Appointing Professors as Presiding Officers
In an important order linked to the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, the Calcutta High Court on Friday set aside the Election Commission of India’s decision to appoint assistant and associate professors from government colleges as presiding officers at polling booths.
DELHI
Women’s Reservation Law Notified, But Implementation Hinges on Delimitation
The Central government on Thursday officially notified the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, bringing into force the long-awaited law that provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
POLITICS
“Not About Women, But About Power”: Rahul Gandhi Says Delimitation Bill Aims to Redraw India’s Political Map
“This Bill has nothing to do with women empowerment… it is an attempt to change the electoral map of India,” Rahul Gandhi asserted.
DELHI
‘Political Demonetisation’: Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre’s ‘Hasty’ Delimitation Push
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday delivered a pointed critique of the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, warning that a hurried redrawing of constituencies could have far-reaching and destabilising consequences.
DELHI
Law Minister Meghwal Defends Delimitation Push, Assures 50% Seat Expansion Amid Opposition Concerns
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has strongly defended the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, seeking to allay fears of regional imbalance by assuring a uniform 50 per cent increase in parliamentary representation across all states. He announced that the total strength of the Lok Sabha would rise to 815 seats, including 272 seats reserved for women under the proposed framework.
BENGAL
‘Women, Women, Women…Political gimmick!’ TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accuses PM Modi of tapping into women sentiment to pass Delimitation Bill
Speaking during the debate, Banerjee made it clear that his party opposed all three bills under discussion, framing the government’s intent as fundamentally political rather than reformist.
BENGAL
Income Tax Raids at TMC Candidate Debashis Kumar’s Residence and Offices Spark Political Tensions in Kolkata
As Bengal looks into the eye of Assembly polls, officials from the Income Tax Department carried out early morning raids at multiple premises linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rashbehari candidate Debashis Kumar. The raid began at daybreak on Friday at his residence on Manoharpukur Road, where Kumar was reportedly present at the time.
MAHARASHTRA
Big Reveal in Mumbai Rave Case: Earlier Drug Parties Held at NESCO
In a major breakthrough in the rave party case at NESCO, police investigations have revealed that similar drug-fueled parties had been organised earlier under the guise of music concerts at the same venue.
MAHARASHTRA
Rohit Shetty Firing Case: Gang Member arrested from Agra After Joint STF Operation
In a major breakthrough in the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, police have arrested a second shooter from Agra. The arrest was made in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Mumbai Crime Branch.
POLITICS
“Chanakya Would Be Shocked”: Priyanka Gandhi Jabs BJP Over Women’s Quota Bills
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government in the Lok Sabha over the proposed women’s reservation fra...