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Story Archive (28)
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BENGAL
Four Decades in Politics, Another Electoral Test: Mamata Banerjee Files Nomination
Banerjee began her political career with the Indian National Congress in the 1970s, rising rapidly through its youth ranks. In 1984, she gained national prominence by defeating veteran Communist leader Somnath Chatterjee in the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency, becoming one of the youngest Members of Parliament in the country.
Apr 8, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
Breaking Barriers: Menaka Guruswamy’s Journey from Section 377 to the Rajya Sabha
Menaka Guruswamy is a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India and a well known constitutional lawyer. In 2026 she made history by becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after being elected to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal.
Apr 8, 2026Read Story
POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP in Assam Rally, Says Congress Stands for ‘Unity and Love but BJP Divides’
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of fostering division and hatred, while asserting that the Congress party
Apr 5, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Mallikarjun Kharge’s “Loved Us, Married Modi” Jibe on Deve Gowda Triggers Laughter in Rajya Sabha
During a light-hearted moment in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge drew laughter across party lines with a witty remark about former Prime Minister H. D. Deve
Mar 18, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
EC Appoints 5 IPS Officers as DIGs in Bengal, Orders Major Pre-Poll Police Reshuffle
The Election Commission of India has directed the posting of five IPS officers as Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, as part of
Mar 18, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
IMD Warns of Thunderstorms, Hailstorms Across West Bengal on March 20–21
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms and possible hailstorms across several parts of West Bengal on March 20 and 21.According to the weather office, multiple districts are likely
Mar 18, 2026Read Story
Election
Nepal makes history with first transgender lawmaker Bhumika Shrestha in Parliament
Nepal has marked a historic step in inclusive governance with the induction of Bhumika Shrestha as the country’s first transgender member of Parliament, a milestone for gender representation in South
Mar 17, 2026Read Story
INDIA
NIA gets 11-day custody of 7 foreign nationals in suspected terror-linked case
The National Investigation Agency has secured 11 days of custody of seven foreign nationals in connection with alleged terror-linked activities, officials confirmed on Tuesday.The accused—six Ukrainian citizens and one United
Mar 17, 2026Read Story
INDIA
BJP fields former Republic Bangla journalist Santu Pan from Tarakeswar for 2026 Bengal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded former Republic Bangla journalist Santu Pan from the Tarakeswar Assembly constituency for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. Pan formally joined
Mar 16, 2026Read Story
INDIA
CPI(M) releases first list of 192 candidates for 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Sunday (March 16, 2026) released the first list of candidates for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, announcing nominees for 193
Mar 16, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
BJP Pits Suvendu Adhikari Against Mamata Banerjee in Bhawanipur as Party Unveils 144 Candidates for Bengal Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections 2026, announcing nominees for 144 Assembly constituencies across the
Mar 16, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Leads Kolkata March Against LPG Shortage, Targets Centre Over Rising Gas Prices
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday led a protest march in Kolkata against the reported shortage of LPG cylinders and the recent rise in cooking gas prices, turning
Mar 16, 2026Read Story
INDIA
"No Eligible Voter Will Be Dropped...": CEC Gyanesh Kumar During West Bengal Poll Review
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has assured that no eligible voter in West Bengal will have their name removed from the electoral rolls and that the upcoming elections in the
Mar 10, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
EC Introduces GPS, Bodycam Monitoring for Central Forces Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Polls
The Election Commission of India has put in place a monitoring mechanism to supervise the deployment and movement of central armed police forces in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming
Mar 5, 2026Read Story
USA
Iran Warns Ships in Strait of Hormuz Could Be Targeted Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iranian officials warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted if hostilities in the region continue
Mar 4, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Surat Tragedy: Three Khetan Family Members Die by Suicide; Note Alleges Financial Harassment
Three members of the Khetan family were found dead in an apparent suicide at their residence in the Vesu area of Surat, Gujarat. Police said the family consumed a poisonous
Feb 28, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Jadavpur University Takes Action Against Three Students, One Outsider in Teacher Assault Case
Jadavpur University has identified three students and one former student in connection with the February 20 campus violence in which two professors were assaulted while attempting to intervene in a
Feb 26, 2026Read Story
WORLD
“Serious Error in Judgment”: Bill Gates Regrets Epstein Association, Admits Past Affairs
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists, has described his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a “serious error in judgment”
Feb 25, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Kerala Set to become Keralam as Union Cabinet Approves Name Change
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to change the name of ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’, bringing the state’s official name in line with how it is written and spoken
Feb 25, 2026Read Story
INDIA
“Unprecedented…”: Jadavpur University Teachers Association Condemns Attack on Professors; Warns of Cease Work
The Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association (JUTA) strongly condemned what it described as an “unprecedented” assault on two faculty members and sought immediate action from the university authorities. The deputation was
Feb 25, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
Violence erupts at Jadavpur University as Student Groups Confront over ICC elections
A violent confrontation broke out on the Jadavpur University campus in South Kolkata on Friday evening between the student supporters of CPI(M) affiliated Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the
Feb 21, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Student protests erupt at Lucknow University during RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s campus visit
Student protests broke out at Lucknow University on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, during the visit of Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), who was in the city
Feb 19, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Supreme court overrules ‘disturbing’ Allahabad HC’s interpretation of rape attempt
The Supreme Court of India has set aside a controversial judgement of the Allahabad high court which had held that grabbing of breasts of a minor girl and loosening the
Feb 18, 2026Read Story
INDIA
Sourav Ganguly Urges 'Respect and Medical Care' for Imran Khan Amid Health Concerns in Custody
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has called for proper medical treatment and respectful handling of former Pakistan captain and ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in jail custody, amid
Feb 18, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
“Tughlaqi Commission…”: Mamata Banerjee Slams ECI, Accuses the Poll Body of Acting at BJP’s Behest
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), dubbing it a “Tughlaqi Commission” run by the BJP, and accusing
Feb 17, 2026Read Story
BENGAL
SFI Jadavpur University Organises “Rally of Love” in Response to Bajrang Dal’s “Hate Mongering”
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) wing of Jadavpur University on Monday organised a rally at the varsity campus, asserting love and personal choice as acts of resistance amid a
Feb 17, 2026Read Story
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INDIA
Pune Police Rule Out “Hate Crime” Angle in Bengal Migrant Worker Murder, Say “Personal Dispute Led to Killing”
As political reactions intensify over the death of a young migrant worker from West Bengal in Maharashtra, Pune Rural Police have stated that the killing appears to have ‘stemmed from
Feb 12, 2026Read Story
INDIA
“Not a deal but dheel’: Akhilesh Yadav attacks India–US trade agreement in Lok Sabha
Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Centre during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, slamming the recently announced India–US trade agreement as “unfair, one-sided” and damaging
Feb 10, 2026Read Story