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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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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...
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...
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
"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
'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
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
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
‘‘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...
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
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...
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
“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
'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
“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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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 (...
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
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
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...
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
'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.
News
From Pilgrimage to Peril: 6 killed, 15 injured after mini-bus overturns in Punjab’s Fategargh Sahib
At least 6 people were killed and 21 were injured after a bus carrying devotees overturned in Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district on the night of April 14 Deputy Superintendent of Police Raj Kumar said.
BENGAL
Abhishek Banerjee Alleges ‘Three BJP Agents’ Active in Murshidabad, Raises Concerns Over Voter Manipulation
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that “three agents” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are operating in Murshidabad, ...
BENGAL
“Infiltrators will be identified” : PM Modi’s emphasizes CAA Pitch in Bengal Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act ( CAA) would be fast tracked for refugee communitie...
DELHI
Kejriwal Flags Voter Roll Concerns Ahead of Bengal Polls, Alleges ‘Institutional Takeovers’
Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday raised concerns over the conduct of elections ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, questioning the fairness o...
INDIA
Allahabad HC Judge Yashwant Varma Steps Amid During Ongoing Impeachment Probe; Know what happened?
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has submitted his resignation from office amid an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into allegations li...
BENGAL
‘Freezing Date’ Question in West Bengal SIR Appeals to Be Heard by SC on April 13
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider the issue of fixing a "freezing date" in connection with the pending appeals asking out of the Speci...
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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