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Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
Details →‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
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
Details →Experts flag reckless AI drafting of UGC-NET questions; NTA denies generative AI role
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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
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...
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
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
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 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...
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
‘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
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...
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...
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
'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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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, ...
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
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...
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
'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...
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...
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...
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
'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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
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
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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
‘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
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
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 ...
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
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-...
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
“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...
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
DELHI
‘Muh par tala’: PM Modi in Lok Sabha Targets TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee During Debate on Women Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, speaking in the Lok Sabha, delivered a sharp aside at Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee, remarking that he is not allowed to speak freely in West Bengal so he might as well be allowed in the lower house.
BENGAL
ED Calls I-PAC Co-Founder Pratik Jain’s Wife, Brother to Delhi for Questioning Ahead of Key Bengal Polls
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and brother of Pratik Jain, one of the co-founders of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). The move comes a day after the central agency took another senior functionary of the organisation, Vinesh Chandel, into custody.
BENGAL
West Bengal Voter Roll Row: Justice Joymalya Bagchi Flags Risk to Electoral Integrity, Calls for ‘Robust Appellate Mechanism’
In a development that sharpens the focus on electoral integrity ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Justice Joymalya Bagchi on Monday (April ...
BENGAL
“Is It Right for Some to Have Four Wives?”: Amit Shah’s UCC Pitch Rekindles BJP’s Familiar Religious Faultlines
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s latest remarks in West Bengal, framed around the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), are not merely an electoral promise—they ar...
POLITICS
ED raids ex-Bengal Min Partha Chatterjee’s Naktala residence months after bail in teachers’ recruitment scam
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team conducted raids at the South Kolkata residence of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Satu...
BENGAL
“If Infiltrators Are Entering, Amit Shah Should Resign”: Mamata Banerjee Steps Up Bengal Campaign with Back-to-Back Rallies
Mamata Banerjee stepped up her election campaign on Saturday with a series of major public meetings across the state. Her schedule includes rallies in...
BENGAL
BJP Manifesto Launch: Amit Shah Signals Swift UCC Rollout within 6 months in Bengal, Pledges ₹3,000 Monthly Support for Women
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto for West Bengal, placing a strong emphasis on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) within six months if the party forms the government.
BENGAL
Frozen Democracy? 91 Lakh Names Vanish from Bengal Voter Rolls Ahead of Crucial Polls
The EC has defended the exercise as a necessary correction to weed out duplicate, deceased, and otherwise ineligible entries, asserting that the process was conducted in a “phased and transparent manner” with due checks at every stage. Officials maintain that the objective was to ensure a “clean and error-free electoral roll,” a cornerstone for free and fair elections.
BENGAL
From Grief to Ballot: BJP Fields RG Kar Victim’s Mother, Ignites Political Firestorm in Bengal
In a dramatic and emotionally charged move ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded the mother of the RG Kar Medical College
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INDIA
Battle for the Bengali Plate: How Fish, Meat and Identity Became Central to Bengal’s Poll Politics?
As West Bengal heads into the 2026 Assembly elections, an unlikely yet deeply symbolic battleground has emerged — the Bengali plate. What began as a policy debate outside the state
INDIA
Bengal Polls 2026 LIVE: EC reshuffle sparks political heat, TMC hits campaign trail amid changing weather
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections drawing closer, political temperatures are rising alongside shifting weather conditions across the state. The Election Commission’s latest administrative reshuffle has intensified the pre-poll
INDIA
Assam Poll Twist: BJP Minister Nandita Garlosa Switches to Congress After Ticket Snub, Set to Contest Haflong
In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, former BJP minister Nandita Garlosa has joined the Congress after being denied a ticket by the ruling party, triggering
BENGAL
‘Modi Biggest Infiltrator, Won’t Let Them Snatch Rights': Mamata Banerjee’s Ups her Ante against BJP at Eid Celebration
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp political attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Eid celebrations in Kolkata, accusing him of being the “biggest infiltrator” while asserting
INDIA
'Bengal First': TMC Unveils Welfare-Heavy Manifesto with Cash Sops, Jobs Push and Strong Pitch Against Centre
Positioning the upcoming Assembly elections as a battle for Bengal’s identity and economic future, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has released its 2026 manifesto—anchored in welfare expansion, job creation,
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of conspiracy during Manifesto release: ‘Unofficial President's Rule Imposed in Poll-bound Bengal’
Chief Minister of Bengal and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo, Mamata Banerjee, released the party’s manifesto ahead of the assembly elections on Friday evening, pledging 10 new developments to
INDIA
TMC Moves Calcutta High Court Challenging EC’s Transfer of IAS, IPS Officers Ahead of Bengal Polls
In a fresh escalation of tensions ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Alleges ‘Unprecedented Targeting’ of Bengal by EC, Calls Actions a Threat to Constitutional Order
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday sharply criticised the Election Commission of India over its recent actions of shuffling administrative and state security official in the state ahead of
BENGAL
‘Kolkata Police prepared for challenges’, newly-appointed CP Ajay Kumar Nanda assures ahead of Bengal Assembly election
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, newly-appointed Commissioner of Kolkata Police, IPS Ajay Kumar Nanda, has asserted that the city police are fully equipped to handle any law-and-order
BENGAL
Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Bhawanipur set for Mamata–Suvendu rematch as TMC unveils candidate list with strong diversity push
West Bengal’s political landscape is gearing up for a high-voltage contest as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is poised for a direct face-off with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur, setting
BENGAL
‘Insult to Adivasis, Women’: PM Modi Fires at TMC Over President Murmu Visit and Law-and-Order at Kolkata’s Brigade Rally
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on the horizon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened his political pitch at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, framing the battle for Bengal
INDIA
‘Bugle for New Bengal Has Sounded’: PM Modi Launches Fierce Attack on TMC at Kolkata Mega Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp political attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress during a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Saturday, declaring that the “storm
BENGAL
‘Bengal People Love Them Who Love Bengal’: CM Mamata Banerjee Says While Greeting New Governor R.N. Navi
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday welcomed newly appointed Governor R.N. Navi, saying that the people of the state appreciate those who value Bengal and its culture. Speaking during her
INDIA
From Protocol to Politics: President Draupadi Murmu Questions Bengal Government, Mamata Banerjee Fires Back
A routine presidential visit to North Bengal took an unexpectedly political turn on Saturday, setting off a sharp exchange between President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The
WORLD
Israel 'Planned Khamenei Assassination Months in Advance, Ops Moved Accordingly': Israel Def Minister
Israel had decided to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as early as November last year and had originally planned to execute the operation around mid-2026, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra Cabinet Clears Tough Anti-Conversion Bill; Up to 7 Years Jail, Rs 5 Lakh Fine Proposed
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a draft anti-conversion law titled the Maharashtra Religious Freedom Act, 2026, proposing stringent punishment for forced or fraudulent religious conversions. The proposed legislation provides for
INDIA
IAF Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes in Assam; Two Pilots Killed During Training Sortie
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft that went off radar during a training exercise in the Karbi Anglong region of Assam has crashed, killing both pilots on
BENGAL
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Resigns; Tamil Nadu Governor to Hold Additional Charge
In a dramatic turn of events, Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose has resigned from the post of Governor of West Bengal, bringing an end to his tenure at the Raj
BENGAL
PM Modi to Address Mega Brigade Rally on March 14 in Kolkata Marking the End of BJP’s ‘Parivartan Yatra’ Ahead of Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a major rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on March 14, marking the culmination of the Parivartan Yatra launched by the
BIHAR
Who Will Succeed Nitish Kumar? Samrat Choudhary, Vijay Sinha Among Frontrunners for Bihar CM Post
As veteran leader Nitish Kumar prepares to move to the Rajya Sabha, a major leadership transition appears to be unfolding in Bihar. The expected shift comes only months after Kumar
KARNATAKA
PM Modi's One Day Karnataka Visit Ahead of 2023 Assembly Elections Costed Rs 33 Crore of Public Funds, RTI Reveals
An RTI response has revealed that more than Rs 33 crore of public money was spent on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one-day visit to Karnataka on February 27, 2023, weeks
WORLD
Air India Cancels 50 International Flights as Middle East Tensions Escalate; Explosions Reported in Dubai
Air India has cancelled 22 additional international flights scheduled for Sunday, raising the total number of overseas service suspensions to 50 amid intensifying instability in the Middle East. The decision
WORLD
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Assassinated in Coordinated US-Israeli Strikes, Tehran Launches Fresh Strike
Iran has confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, following a large-scale joint military operation carried out by the United States and Israel. The unprecedented strikes, targeting strategic
BENGAL
Bengal Voter Roll Update: 7 Lakh Names Removed, Over 60 Lakh Under Review After SIR Exercise
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released the first phase of West Bengal’s updated electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in line with the timeline set
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Launches ‘Pink Booths’ and ‘SHINING’ Patrol Teams to Strengthen Women’s Safety in Kolkata
Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced the launch of two new initiatives aimed at further enhancing women’s safety and confidence across Kolkata — dedicated ‘Pink Booths’
BENGAL
ECI Set to Release Bengal’s Final Electoral Rolls Today; Here’s How to Check Your Name
The Election Commission is set to release West Bengal’s final electoral roll on Friday, following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The final list will categorise approximately
BENGAL
TMC Fields a Minister, Ex-DGP, Senior Advocate, Bengali Actress for Rajya Sabha Elections
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday evening released its list of candidates for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections, nominating minister Babul Supriyo, former West Bengal Director General of
INDIA
High Court Clears ‘The Kerala Story 2’ for Release After Lifting Interim Stay
The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the theatrical release of The Kerala Story 2, setting aside an earlier interim order that had temporarily halted its screening. The decision came
INDIA
‘Truth Always Wins…I am Kattar Imaandaar’ Kejriwal Breaks Down After Court Clears Him, Sisodia in Liquor Scam Probe
Dramatic and emotional scenes unfolded outside a Delhi court on Friday after AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and several others were acquitted in the
POLITICS
Delhi Court Acquits Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia & 21 Others in Excise Policy Case
In a significant ruling, a Delhi court on Friday discharged Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, along with 21 other accused, in the high-profile corruption case
BENGAL
Kolkata Jolted by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake; Tremors Felt Across City
Kolkata experienced strong tremors on Friday afternoon, leaving residents alarmed as buildings shook across several neighbourhoods. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake measured 5.5 on the
BENGAL
Howrah Shootout: Promoter Shot Dead at Point-Blank Range; Two Identified, BJP Alleges Accused Linked To TMC MLA
A 27-year-old real-estate promoter was shot dead in a brazen early-morning attack in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Wednesday, triggering panic in the area and sparking political controversy ahead of
INDIA
Speaker Om Birla Announces 60-Nation Parliament Outreach Initiative as No-Confidence Motion Looms
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday unveiled a new parliamentary outreach initiative, constituting “Parliament Friendship Groups” with over 60 countries. The move has been described as an effort to
INDIA
Pawan Hans Helicopter Ditches in Sea Near Mayabunder; All On Board Rescued Safely
A helicopter operated by Pawan Hans crashed into the sea on Tuesday morning shortly before landing near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The aircraft had taken off from
INDIA
Supreme Court Expands Judicial Pool for Bengal SIR Verification, Allows Civil Judges and Officers From Odisha and Jharkhand
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday modified its previous order and issued fresh directions to speed up the verification of disputed entries in West Bengal’s voter list revision, permitting
INDIA
From Rescue to Ruin: Seven Dead in Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash While Flying Patient from Ranchi to Delhi
What was meant to be a life-saving journey turned into one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in Jharkhand’s history, leaving seven families shattered and searching for answers.On Monday night, a
BENGAL
BJP’s Woman Card: Deploys Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to Lead Targetted Campaign in Bengal Ahead of 2026 Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its mobilisation efforts in poll-bound West Bengal by fielding its only woman chief minister, Rekha Gupta, in a strategic bid to consolidate support
WORLD
‘Boong’ Triumphs at BAFTA 2026; Lakshmipriya Devi Makes Poignant Appeal for Peace in Manipur
In a proud moment for Indian cinema, the Manipuri-language feature Boong emerged as the sole Indian winner at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), securing the honour in the
WATCH
Migrant Worker Allegedly Stabbed in Madhya Pradesh for ‘Speaking Bengali’; Concerns Rise Over Targeted Attacks
A migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly stabbed in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district for speaking Bengali, The Times of India has reported, in an incident that has intensified concerns
INDIA
Delhi Police Flags ‘Nepal-Style’ Plot Behind Shirtless Protest at AI Summit
The Delhi Police on Saturday informed a city court that the shirtless demonstration by members of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) during the recent AI Summit resembled protests seen in
BENGAL
BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma Joins Trinamool Congress Ahead of Bengal Assembly Polls
In a significant political development ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Bishnu Prasad Sharma from Kurseong in North Bengal formally joined the
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over ‘cultural insensitivity’ remark on Ramakrishna birth anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his message on the birth anniversary of 19th-century spiritual leader Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, accusing him of displaying
BENGAL
Bengal: Indas BJP MLA Enters Classroom Without Permission, Argues With Teacher in Bankura School
A controversy erupted at a government school in Bankura after the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Indas constituency allegedly entered a classroom during an ongoing lesson without permission and
INDIA
ED–Mamata Banerjee Face Off in Supreme Court Over Alleged Agency “Weaponisation”
In proceedings before the Supreme Court of India, a sharp exchange took place between counsel representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and those appearing in a petition concerning West Bengal Chief
INDIA
“Ejaculation Without Penetration Is Attempt, Not Rape…”: Chhattisgarh HC Modifies 2004 Rape Conviction, Reduces Sentence
The Chhattisgarh High Court has altered the conviction of a man from rape to attempted rape, holding that ejaculation without proof of penetration amounts to an attempt to commit rape
INDIA
Anjel Chakma Murder: Supreme Court Asks Attorney General To Examine Plea On Racial Violence Guidelines
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday disposed of a public interest litigation seeking guidelines to curb identity-based and racial violence against persons from the North-East, while requesting the Attorney
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BENGAL
Bengal: Bikes With Bihar Registration Reach BJP Office in Malda; TMC Alleges Pre-Poll Intimidation
As many as fourteen motor bikes with registration number plates bearing Bihar initials reached Malda on Sunday morning, igniting political tussle in the Bengal district. Tensions escalated in Malda’s Englishbazar
POLITICS
Bangladesh Elections 2026: NCP Leader Hasnat Abdullah Wins Comilla Seat Amid Controversy Over Anti-India Remarks
Firebrand political figure Hasnat Abdullah, known for his sharp rhetoric against India and his role in the anti-government protests that reshaped Dhaka’s political landscape, secured a decisive victory in the
POLITICS
Sheikh Hasina’s Future in Focus as BNP’s Electoral Surge Reshapes Bangladesh’s Political Landscape
A decisive political transition in Bangladesh has brought renewed attention to the fate of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who continues to live in exile in New Delhi as the
INDIA
‘Logical Discrepancy’ Tags Fall Heavily on Muslim Voters in Two Kolkata Seats: Report
A significant proportion of voters flagged for “logical discrepancies” during the electoral roll revision in two key south Kolkata constituencies belong to the Muslim community, prompting fresh debate over whether
INDIA
Air India Crash: Italian report on probe hints ‘intentional fuel cut’ by pilot after no technical defect found in aircraft
The Air India crash in June 2025, claimed lives of over 260 people, making it one of the deadliest aircraft disasters in history. The Boeing 787 passenger carrier was en
INDIA
After meeting Sonia Gandhi, Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar fuels buzz on power-sharing talks: ‘'Not here to soak in the sun’
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has once again sparked speculation over the state’s leadership dynamics, reiterating that “time will answer everything” following a meeting with senior Congress leader Sonia
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee steps in to help Diamond Harbour student sit for board exams
A higher secondary student from Diamond Harbour, who feared she would miss her board examinations after failing to complete her registration on time, has now been able to sit for
INDIA
Replica Babri Masjid Construction Begins in Murshidabad, Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Bengal Polls
The construction of a replica of the Babri Masjid has begun in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, setting off a fresh political controversy months before the state heads into Assembly elections.
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INDIA
From Comedy Stage to Parliament: Vir Das Reacts as ‘Two Indias’ Monologue Gets Budget Speech Mention
When satire travels from a comedy stage to the floor of Parliament, it’s bound to raise a few eyebrows. Actor-comedian Vir Das found himself at the centre of an unexpected
INDIA
Explained: How the US Is Quietly Tweaking Trade Deal Terms to Address India’s Concerns Before Final Signing
The evolving US–India trade agreement is still being fine-tuned, with both sides quietly reshaping key provisions before the final signing expected around mid-March. While the deal was announced by President
INDIA
Congress Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Cites Procedural Concerns
The Congress party has initiated a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, formally seeking his removal from office. A notice to this effect was submitted to the Secretary
INDIA
Bomb threats to Parliament and 9 Delhi schools trigger evacuations, massive security sweep across capital
A bomb threat targeting India’s Parliament and at least nine prominent schools across Delhi triggered widespread panic and emergency responses on Monday morning, prompting evacuations and large-scale security checks across
BENGAL
Malda Tragedy: Bereaved Husband Attends Mandatory SIR Hearing After Leaving Wife and Infant in Morgue
A deeply tragic incident unfolded in West Bengal’s Malda district, where a school teacher was compelled to attend an Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing after losing his wife and infant
BENGAL
‘Why so-called victim never spoke earlier?’BJP defends Kolkata-based Youtuber booked in sexual assault charges
A Kolkata-based content creator was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting his girlfriend and forcibly detaining her. The accused, who goes by screen name ‘Nonsane’, was nabbed by Kolkata
INDIA
'Justice cries behind doors...' Mamata Banerjee quotes Tagore while arguing over mass SIR deletions in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an emotional submission before the Supreme Court on Wednesday while arguing against alleged voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, invoking
INDIA
Explained | The Reliefs Mamata Banerjee Has Sought in Her Supreme Court Petitions on SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking a series of directions against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee set to argue ‘for SIR victims’ in Supreme Court, Here’s What is Happening Inside
A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, is slated to hear petitions linked to West Bengal Chief
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BENGAL
Soil from a Grave, Papers on His Head: Murshidabad Man’s Plea at SIR Hearing Strikes an Emotional Chord
A deeply moving moment unfolded at a Special Investigation Report (SIR) hearing camp in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district when a man arrived carrying not just documents, but a piece of
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INDIA
Delhi: Husband Kills 27-yr-old SWAT Commando Over Dowry Demand; Here’s How it Unfolded
A 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando, Kajal Chaudhary, succumbed to her injuries after allegedly being brutally assaulted by her husband, in a case that has brought the issue of dowry
BENGAL
After Md. Shami, Ex-Indian Footballer Mehtab Hossain Recieves SIR Hearing Notice over ‘Logical Discrepancy’ in Poll Roll
Former India international footballer Mehtab Hossain has been summoned for a hearing as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a senior Election
POLITICS
Ajit Pawar laid to rest with state honours in Baramati; top national leaders pay last respects
The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar were performed with full state honours on Thursday at the Vidya Pratishthan grounds in
INDIA
Who Were Captains Shambhavi Pathak and Sumit Kapoor? Pilots Killed in Ajit Pawar Jet Crash Near Baramati
A chartered Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati Airport in Pune district on Wednesday morning, killing all six people on board. The incident occurred
INDIA
Bengal: BJP Leader, Appointed as BLA, Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Remove 343 Genuine Voters from Electoral Rolls
A BJP leader in Tamluk, East Midnapore, who was appointed as Booth Level Agent (BLA), has been arrested for allegedly attempting to remove the names of 343 living voters from
BENGAL
Bengal: Groom Summoned for SIR Verification Over ‘Logical Discrepancy’ on Wedding Day in Birbhum
A groom in West Bengal’s Birbhum district was forced to attend a voter verification hearing on the day of his wedding, highlighting the growing disruption caused by the ongoing Special
BENGAL
Supreme Court Orders Publication of ‘Logical Discrepancy’ List, Extends Objection Window in SIR Process
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the list of names falling under the “logical discrepancy” category. The bench ordered that such names
BENGAL
Bengal: Singur Landowners Object to PM Modi’s Proposed Rally, File Complaint Over Lack of Consent
A group of 20 landowners from Singur have lodged a formal complaint with the local Gram Panchayat and the Block Development Officer (BDO), alleging that preparations for Prime Minister Narendra
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Claims Two BJP MLAs ‘in touch’ with TMC, Takes Swipe at Suvendu Adhikari
Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday claimed that two BJP MLAs from West Midnapore district had approached him with the intention of joining the ruling party, though he
POLITICS
Supreme Court Suspends Calcutta HC’s Order Disqualifying Mukul Roy as Bengal MLA
The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the judgment of the Calcutta High Court that had disqualified Mukul Roy from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law. The interim
WORLD
Donald Trump Presented with Peace Prize amid Venezuela ‘Seize’, ICE crackdowns; Nobel Committee Denounces Transfer
Donald Trump was publicly presented with a Nobel Peace Prize medal by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a White House meeting on January 15, 2026, a gesture she
BENGAL
Caught Between Duty and Family: Bengal BLO Forced to Serve SIR Hearing Notice to Wife & Self
What began as an ordinary afternoon in Ketugram quickly turned into a moment of quiet shock for a schoolteacher and his family. Devshankar Chatterjee had finished his meal and left
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INDIA
ED Admits ‘No Seizure’ in I-PAC Searches, Calcutta HC Adjourns TMC Plea
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday heard the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) petition challenging the Trinamool Congress’s objections to search operations conducted at premises linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC in
INDIA
Bengal Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During SIR Hearing, Declared Dead at Hospital
An elderly man died after suffering a cardiac arrest while attending hearing related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Saturday morning.The deceased
INDIA
Bengal: Paralysed Voter Attends SIR Hearing, Alleges ‘No Assistance’ from EC Representatives
A paralysed voter appeared for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing in Midnapore earlier this week, drawing attendance to procedural challenges faced by vulnerable voters despite promises of ‘home hearing’
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INDIA
“Bengal Will Resist”: Abhishek Banerjee’s Warning as ED Raids I-PAC Office, Mamata Moves HC
Declaring that West Bengal would not bow to the alleged pressure from the Union Government, Trinamool Congress national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee issued a strong warning to the
INDIA
ED Approaches Calcutta High Court Alleging ‘Unlawful Interference’ During I-PAC Raid
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging unlawful interference and obstruction during its search operations carried out in West Bengal earlier in the day.The central
BENGAL
Malda BLO Death: Family Claims‘SIR Duties Continued’ Despite Medical Advice to Rest
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls work in Bengal’s Malda district passed away on Wednesday morning after she was unable to cope
BENGAL
Mahua Moitra Extends Support to Umar Khalid After SC Denies Bail in Delhi Riots Case
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra on Monday voiced her support for jailed student activist Umar Khalid following the Supreme Court’s order declining to grant him bail in
INDIA
Bengali Actor Dev, Sitting MP from Ghatal, Summoned for SIR Hearing
Bengali film actor and Member of Parliament from West Bengal’s Ghatal constituency, Dev, has been issued a notice to appear for a hearing under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of
INDIA
BCCI Directs KKR to Release Bangladeshi Pacer Mustafizur Rahman from 2026 IPL Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday directed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming
INDIA
EC Cautions BLOs on SIR Hearing Protocols Amid Complaints Involving Ailing Voters
The Election Commission of India has issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken against Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO supervisors if its directives regarding Special Intensive
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Accuses CEC of ‘Losing Temper’ During Meeting on SIR in Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the poll panel failed to address concerns
INDIA
Bengal: Husband Brings Ailing Wife to SIR Hearing in Trolley Van in Birbhum’s Sainthia
A husband brought his ailing wife to a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing at the in Birbhum district using a trolley van after she was issued a notice over discrepancies
INDIA
Bengal: Ailing 80-Year-Old Appears for SIR Hearing After Name Missing from Draft Roll in Bankura
An ailing 80-year-old resident of West Bengal’s Bankura district was compelled to appear before a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing after discovering that his name was missing from the draft
INDIA
Kolkata–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Announced, PM to Flag Off First-of-Its-Kind Train in January
Indian Railways is set to usher in a new era of long-distance overnight travel with the announcement of the Kolkata–Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train, the first sleeper version of the
INDIA
‘Goldilocks Year’: India Leapfrogs Japan to Become World’s 4th-Largest Economy, Report
ndia has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, underlining a landmark moment in its growth story amid what a key report describes as a rare phase of “high
INDIA
“Durshashan Has Come to Bengal…”: Mamata Banerjee Slams Centre, BJP Over SIR, Border Fencing and Funds
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Centre at a public meeting in Borjora in Bankura district, accusing them of
INDIA
‘TMC Blocking Border Fencing, Shielding Infiltrators’: Amit Shah Targets Mamata Banerjee, "Confident of 2026 Win"
Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of obstructing the construction of Indo–Bangladesh border fencing and failing
INDIA
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s First Female PM, BNP Chief Passes Away at 80
Amid tumultuous times, Bangladesh mourns the loss of Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister on Tuesday. The ex-Bangladesh PM passed away at the age of 80 after
INDIA
“An ordeal…”: Ailing 96-Year-Old Bengal Man Summoned for SIR Hearing After Name Dropped from Draft Rolls
At the age of 96, Nikhil Chandra Sarkar never expected to be summoned to prove his citizenship. Yet, the ailing resident of West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district appeared before authorities
INDIA
Bengal BJP MP Sparks Row by Calling President, Prime Minister ‘Pakistanis and Bangladeshis’
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Anant Maharaj, has sparked a political controversy after making derogatory remarks about top constitutional authorities at a public gathering in West
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Bengal BJP MP Anant Maharaj Calls President, PM, Governor ‘Pakistanis & Bangladeshis’
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, better known as Anant Maharaj, has stirred controversy by referring to top constitutional authorities as “Pakistanis and Bangladeshis” during a public event in Cooch
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Aravalli Hills Ruling Kept in Abeyance as Supreme Court Calls for New Expert Committee
In a suo motu proceeding triggered by concerns over the revised definition of the Aravalli Hills, the Supreme Court on Monday (December 29) placed its earlier directions on the issue
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Bengal : Mamata Banerjee Set to Lay Foundation Stone of ‘Durga Angan’; BJP Slams Move as Political Symbolism
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to lay the foundation stone of ‘Durga Angan’ on Monday, a temple dedicated to Maa Durga and also a proposed center for
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Bengal Police Reject Viral Claims of Bangladeshi Arrests linked to Osman Hadi killing by STF
The West Bengal Police on Monday issued a formal rebuttal to circulating social media posts alleging that the state’s Special Task Force (STF) had detained several Bangladeshi nationals in connection
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Andhra Pradesh: One Dead, Several Injured As Fire Engulfs Two Coaches of Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express
n a tragic incident, fire broke out on the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, killing one passenger and leaving several others injured after two air-conditioned coaches were engulfed
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Netaji’s Grandnephew Urges President Draupadi Murmu to Repatriate Bose’s Mortal Remains Ahead of 129th Birth Anniversary
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to facilitate the repatriation of Netaji’s mortal remains from Renkoji Temple in Japan to India, ahead
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Bengal: Pro-Hindu Groups March to Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata Over Alleged Attacks on Hindus amid unrest in Dhaka
Activists of Hindu Sanhati, a fringe pro-Hindu organisation, staged a protest march in Kolkata on Friday against alleged attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, seeking stronger safeguards for the community
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After Osman Hadi, Another Man ‘Thrashed to Death’ in Bangladesh as Dhaka Enters Volatile Pre-Election Period
A 29-year-old man, identified as Amrit Mandal (also known as Samrat), was beaten to death by a mob late Wednesday night in Hosendanga village, Pangsha Upazila of Rajbari district, local
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Bengal Court Sentences 13 to Life Term for Lynching of Father-Son Duo in Murshidabad
A Bengal court on Tuesday sentenced 13 men to life imprisonment for the brutal lynching of a father-son duo, Haragobinda Das and Chandan Das, during a bout of communal violence
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Odisha faces scrutiny over Rs 12-crore spending on customised Thar SUVs for forest officials
The Odisha Forest Department has landed in controversy following the purchase of 51 Mahindra Thar SUVs during the 2024–25 financial year, with the overall expenditure nearing Rs 12 crore. While
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Bengal : Posters Calling Tamluk MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay ‘Missing’ Surface in Nandigram
More than a year and a half after the Lok Sabha elections, posters describing Tamluk Member of Parliament Abhijit Gangopadhyay as “missing” have appeared across several parts of Nandigram, triggering
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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Launches Janata Unnayyan Party to “Work for People’s Development” as Political Storm Rages in Bengal
In a dramatic turn in West Bengal’s political landscape, suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday announced the launch of his new political party, the Janata Unnayyan Party
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PM Modi’s Helicopter Returns to Kolkata After Failed Landing Attempts Amid Dense Fog in Nadia; Rally Addressed via Audio Message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter was forced to return to Kolkata Airport on Saturday after two aborted landing attempts in Nadia district due to dense fog and poor visibility, official
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BJP’s Amit Malviya compares ‘trajectory of Bengal’ similar to Bangladesh unrest; FIR filed
An FIR was registered on Friday against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya over a social media post that allegedly had the potential to disturb communal harmony and misrepresent the
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Mamata Banerjee Serves Show-Cause Notice to Bengal DG, suspending DCP after Kolkata Messi Event Chaos
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded a showcase from the state’s top cop Rajeev Kumar, in connection with the ugly aftermath of the Lionel Messi event in Salt
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‘BJP will bring Messi to Bengal…’ Suvendu Adhikari Criticises Promises After Yuva Bharati Incident, Slams State Administration
Bengal’s Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday promised to bring back Argentinian football star Lionel Messi to Kolkata if the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the
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2011 vs 2025: How Messi’s Two Kolkata Visits Tell Very Different Stories
Lionel Messi’s visits to India in 2011 and 2025 present a striking contrast, not only in purpose and format but also in crowd behaviour, law-and-order preparedness, and overall event management.
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“Deeply disturbed and shocked…”: CM Mamata Banerjee apologises after chaos at Lionel Messi event in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep shock and distress over the mismanagement witnessed at Salt Lake Stadium, where chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi’s visit
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Three Arrested After Street Vendor Assaulted for Selling Chicken Patties Near Gita Recital in Kolkata
Kolkata Police have arrested three men for allegedly assaulting a street vendor who was selling chicken patties near a large Bhagavad Gita recital at the Brigade Parade Ground on Sunday.
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Glenary's Closed Ahead of Christmas: Iconic Darjeeling Eatery’s Bar & Live-Music Wing Sealed for 90 Days
Glenary’s, the historic bakery-café and restaurant in Darjeeling that has drawn locals and tourists for decades, has had its bar and live-music sections abruptly shut down by the excise department.
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“Baseless Attacks…”: BJP MP Abhijeet Ganguly Says BLO Deaths Were Due to ‘Personal Reasons’, Not Linked to SIR
BJP MP Abhijeet Ganguly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that recent deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal were linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral
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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Slams EC, Dubs SIR as "Sham Exercise to Delete Voters"
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bengal is “only aimed at deleting voters’ name.” Speaking at the Lok Sabha on
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“It is not chai-adda, Bengal will not tolerate…”: TMC Kakoli Dastidar Rebuts PM Modi’s ‘Bankim Da’ Remark
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kakali Ghosh Dastidar directed a sharp rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he referred Saint Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as “Bankim da” during the special discussion
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Civil Aviation Minister Blames IndiGo’s ‘Internal Mismanagement’ for Nationwide Flight Chaos
IndiGo’s week-long meltdown, which left thousands of passengers stranded across major Indian cities, was the result of the airline’s “internal rostering and operational failures”, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu
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Parliament Winter Session 2025: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey claims Opposition using Bangladeshi infiltrators ‘to win’ elections; calls for NRC
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, speaking during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha on the third day of the Winter Session, alleged that Opposition parties are relying on Bangladeshi infiltrators to
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Winter Session Hit by Disruptions as Opposition Demands Debate on SIR Rollout
Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc staged a strong protest outside Makar Dwar on the second day of the Winter Session, insisting on an immediate debate on the ongoing Special
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Bengal BLO Dies of Heart Attack while Uploading Enumeration Forms; Family Points to ‘Severe SIR Work Pressure’
A BLO in Bengal, Zakir Hossain Haque, died late Thursday night after suffering a heart attack while uploading enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The BLO, assigned to