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Details →‘Insult to Freedom Fighters’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Stand
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Details →Jadavpur University Violence: Student Clash Escalates Into Stone-Pelting, Arson and Panic
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JHARKHAND
Jharkhand Scraps 22 Recruitment Exams After 26-Day Student Stir; Successful Candidates Stage Counter-Protest
The Jharkhand government has cancelled 22 recruitment examinations, including the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-C...
INDIA
Eggs to stay on mid-day meal menu in Kolkata schools alongside ISKCON pilot, clarifies CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday clarified that boiled eggs will continue to be provided to government school students under t...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, opposes further time for Ritabrata Banerjee camp in TMC authority dispute
Amid the continuing internal tussle over authority within the All India Trinamool Congress, party chairperson and former West Bengal chief minister Ma...
MIZORAM
Students and Youth in Aizawl Protest Delhi Police Action, Rally in Support of Sonam Wangchuk
Several students and young people gathered in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on Wednesday to protest what they described as Delhi Police brutality ag...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk's Handwritten Note from 'Illegal Detention' at Safdarjung Hospital Calls July 20 Parliament March 'India's Second Freedom Movement
Ladakh based climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has released a handwritten note via his wife, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, from Safdarj...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Seeks Transfer of Sonam Wangchuk to Private Hospital, Questions Centre's Handling of Protest
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed serious concern over the health and safet...
DELHI
Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital After Police Remove Him from Jantar Mantar CJP Protest
In a dramatic turn of events, social activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on early Saturday morning after Delhi Police ‘forcibly...
BENGAL
“If I can do in 1998 then I can do in 2026 too…” Mamata Banerjee Vows to Rebuild TMC from Scratch Amid Defections
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday declared that the party’s current crisis would not break her. Drawing direct parallels with th...
INDIA
BJP Strengthens Upper House Position in Bengal with Swift Induction of Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs
In a political development that underscores the shifting loyalties in West Bengal, three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha members formally ...
BENGAL
Prime Accused in Baruipur Minor Gang Rape-Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter During Crime Scene Reconstruction
In a dramatic turn of events early on Wednesday, one of the key accused in the shocking gang rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur was killed in...
BENGAL
Baruipur Horror: Autopsy Confirms Brutal Gang Rape, Torture, and Live Drowning of 12-Year-Old Girl in West Bengal Pond
A preliminary autopsy report has laid bare the horrific details of the assault and murder of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas d...
INDIA
Baruipur Horror: 11-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted, Raped and Murdered; Body Found in Mutilated Condition, Mob Lynches Suspect Amid Violent Protests Blocking Roads and Train Tracks
A wave of shock and anger swept through Baruipur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday after the body of an 11-year-old girl was recov...
INDIA
Chandrima Bhattacharya Resigns from All TMC Posts, Withdraws as Authorised Signatory and ECI Representative in Fresh Blow to Mamata Banerjee
In a significant escalation of the ongoing crisis within the Trinamool Congress, senior leader and West Bengal State President Chandrima Bhattacharya ...
BENGAL
“Nationalist Chor Party…” Mahua Moitra Slams Rebel TMC MLAs’ CEC Meeting, Says Only the “Stupid” Need to Stake Claim on Party
Senior Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra launched a blistering attack on the rebel faction of the party after a 10-member delegation led by West Beng...
BENGAL
Rebel TMC Faction Led by Ritabrata Banerjee to Meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar Today, Fight Intensifies Over Party Name and Symbol
A 10-member delegation from the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), headed by West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, is s...
BENGAL
West Bengal Passes Landmark Anti-Goonda Bill: CM Suvendu Adhikari Assures No Misuse or Political Vendetta
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the ‘West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026’, popularly know...
BENGAL
West Bengal BJP Government Set to Table Stringent Public Safety Bill Today Amid Sharp Debate Over Civil Liberties
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly is poised to introduce and likely pass the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, ...
BENGAL
TMC Files Police Complaint Against Rebel Faction for Alleged Impersonation, Forgery of Party Name and Symbol**
In a sharp escalation of the bitter internal power struggle rocking the Trinamool Congress, the official faction led by Mamata Banerjee has lodged a p...
BENGAL
TMC Rebels Oust Mamata Banerjee as Chairperson in Unprecedented Internal Revolt; Parallel Leadership Formed and Election Commission Petition Planned
In a stunning development that has plunged the Trinamool Congress into its deepest internal crisis since its founding in 1998, a rebel faction led by ...
BENGAL
All We Know About NCPI: From a Tiny Tripura Experiment to Parliament’s New Power Player
In one of the most unusual twists in recent Indian political history, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) - until recently a virtually unkn...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee’s Crossroads: Options and Challenges After TMC’s Parliamentary Split
The dramatic exit of nearly 20 Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs, who have secured recognition as a separate bloc and merged with the Nationalist...
BENGAL
Round 1 Over : Rebel TMC MPs Secure Separate Seating in Lok Sabha, Announce Merger with NCPI and Back NDA
In a major political realignment that has sent ripples through Indian politics, a group of around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs met ...
INDIA
Air India Flight 171 Crash Probe Enters Second Year Amid Calls for Answers & Accountability
One year after one of India's deadliest aviation disasters, families of the victims of Air India Flight 171 continue to wait for clarity as investigat...
INDIA
“IPL - Indian Paper Leak…” CJP Stages First Major Protest at Jantar Mantar Demanding Accountability Over Exam Scandals
Hundreds of young protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar today for the inaugural physical demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a fast-growi...
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee: The Street Fighter Who Redrew Bengal's Political Map, Now Facing Her Own Reckoning
Tamal Saha For nearly three decades, Mamata Banerjee built her political identity around a simple proposition: challenge the establishment.She ch...
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Attacked in Sonarpur: INDIA Leaders Condemn Incident, Allege BJP Vendetta
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee was manhandled, pelted with stones, eggs, and shoes, and ...
INDIA
“We Voted for Parivartan. But Our Lives Have Changed…” Bengal’s Empty Cattle Markets Reveal an Uncomfortable Paradox
The roads leading to Belerpur in South 24 Parganas are unusually silent. Days before Bakri Eid, this stretch in Bhangar would typically be packed with...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Government Makes Vande Mataram Mandatory at All Madrasas in Bengal
In a bid to promote “nationalistic values” in educational institutions, the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has issued a ...
BENGAL
Event Organiser Satadru Dutta Files Police Complaint Against Former TMC Minister Arup Biswas and Others Over Chaotic Messi Kolkata Event
In a significant development that has reopened the wounds of last year’s high-profile football fiasco, Satadru Dutta, the chief organiser of Lionel Me...
News
Uttar Pradesh BJP Leader Announces ₹1 Crore Bounty on TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh
Dr. Pradeep Dixit, Chairman of the Sikandrabad Nagar Palika Parishad and a prominent local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in western Uttar Prades...
BENGAL
KMC Serves Notices to TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Over Alleged Building Irregularities in Kolkata Properties
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), on Monday has issued notices to multiple properties linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secre...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Suspends Three Senior IPS Officers for Alleged ‘Misconduct & Mishandling’ of 2024 RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday announced the suspension of three prominent IPS officers - former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, ex-Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Indira Mukherjee, and ex-Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Abhishek Gupta - pending a departmental inquiry into their conduct during the initial stages of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case.
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Holds First Administrative Meeting as Bengal CM; CEO Manoj Agarwal Seated Next to Him Triggers Speculation
In his first major administrative engagement since taking oath as West Bengal’s ninth Chief Minister on Saturday, Suvendu Adhikari convened a high-level meeting with IAS officers of the state on Monday.
BENGAL
First Breakthrough in Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder - 3 Arrested from Bihar and UP
In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the brutal murder of Chandranath Rath, a close personal aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Wes...
INDIA
PM Modi Calls for Fuel Restraint, Less Gold Buying, EV Push and Work-from-Home Revival Amid West Asia Oil Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to adopt simple lifestyle changes to shield the economy from rising global fuel prices trig...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari’s Maiden Cabinet Takes Shape: Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul Among Five Senior BJP Leaders Sworn In Alongside Bengal’s New CM
Suvendu Adhikari wasn’t the only one sworn in at the grand ceremony in Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday. The initial shape of his co...
BENGAL
Suvendu Adhikari Named West Bengal’s Next Chief Minister, To Lead First BJP Government In The State
In a significant moment for West Bengal politics, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that Suvendu Adhikari will be the state’s next Chi...
News
“I am the Target for many…” Akhilesh Yadav Meets Mamata Banerjee, Vows an United INDIA Fight Against ‘Vote-Chori’
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav called on Trinamool Congress chief and outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence on Thursday, in what is being seen as the first high-profile opposition meeting following the BJP’s landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
BENGAL
Akhilesh Yadav Meets Mamata Banerjee - says “you didn’t lose Didi…they way you fought…”
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee and TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results.
BENGAL
INDIA Alliance Signals Fresh Unity Push as Akhilesh Yadav Heads to Meet Mamata Banerjee
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to meet Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Th...
Election
TVK Emerges as Single Largest Party in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026; Congress Offers Conditional Support for Government Formation
Actor turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made history in its electoral debut, winning 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Legislativ...
BENGAL
TMC Ministers’ Rout in 2026: Seasoned Cabinet Faces Ousted by BJP’s Fresh Newcomers in Stunning Anti-Incumbency Wave
As the dust settles on the historic 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, one of the most striking features of the BJP’s decisive victory has been the near-total collapse of the Trinamool Congress’s ministerial bench.
BENGAL
‘Alarming’! TMC Raises Alarm Over Strongroom ‘Irregularities’ in Kolkata, Demands Full Transparency Ahead of Ahead of Poll Results
Tensions escalated in Kolkata on Thursday as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a dramatic sit-in protest alleging serious irregularities inside an EVM strongroom just hours after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged party workers to maintain strict vigil.
BENGAL
Mamata Vs Modi : Curtains Fall on Fierce Campaign Trail as Bengal Gears Up for Phase 2 of Election 2026
With the 48-hour silence period kicking in ahead of Phase 2 voting on April 29, the high-voltage battle for the remaining 142 Assembly seats has reached its crescendo.
BENGAL
‘Rahul Gandhi Must Decide If He Is With BJP or Against It’: Kejriwal Backs Mamata in Bengal, Attacks EC Over Voter Deletions
With West Bengal witnessing one of its most polarised electoral battles in recent memory, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and the Congress, while campaigning in support of Mamata Banerjee.
INDIA
In Bengal’s Patachitra Village, The Pain of Empty Fingers Tell The Story of The Storytellers Who Could Not Vote
“My finger is empty, there is no ink on it… life feels empty too.” Sabera Chitrakar, 35, held out her hand and looked at the bare forefinger that, for...
INDIA
“TMC Will Hit Double Century With Phase 2…” Abhishek Banerjee Makes Bengal Poll Predictions
A fierce battle of narratives has erupted after the first phase of polling in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with both the All India Trinamo...
INDIA
PM Modi Takes Serene Boat Ride on Hooghly River in Kolkata, Celebrates Ganga's Cultural Bond with Bengal
A day after the high-turnout first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began his morning with a peaceful b...
BENGAL
Record Surge in West Bengal Phase 1 Polling: Over 92% Turnout Signals Unprecedented Voter Engagement Amid SIR Shadows
In a stunning display, the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Thursday recorded what election officials are calling the highest...
BENGAL
SIR Impact : 70% of Bengal’s deleted voters are in Phase 1 seats
A striking concentration of voter deletions has emerged ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 23. An analysis of the...
BENGAL
“Where Did The Camera Come From…?” Mamata Banerjee Accuses PM Modi of Staging 'Jhalmuri Drama' During Jhargram Campaign Stop
A seemingly spontaneous street-food break by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal’s Jhargram has sparked a fresh political row, with Chief Mini...
BENGAL
CAPF Chiefs Hold Unprecedented High-Level Meeting in Kolkata to Bolster Security for West Bengal Assembly Polls
Ahead of the two-phase West Bengal Assembly elections, the Directors General of India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) convened a high-level joint meeting in Kolkata on April 18-19.
POLITICS
‘BJP is the Tukde Tukde Gang’: Mamata Banerjee Says Delimitation Bill Was a Plot to Divide India
Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday tore into the BJP, branding the party the “tukde tukde gang” and a...
BENGAL
Lok Sabha Rejects Key Constitution Amendment Bill in Major Setback for Modi Government’s Delimitation Plans
In a rare parliamentary defeat for the Narendra Modi led government, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to clear the Lok Sabha on Friday, April 17, falling well short of the mandatory two-thirds majority required for constitutional changes. The bill, which formed the cornerstone of a three-pronged legislative package aimed at fast-tracking women’s reservation through a fresh delimitation exercise, was voted down with 298 members in favour and 230 against. With 528 MPs present and voting, the government needed at least 352 votes but fell short by 54.
BENGAL
‘Deleted, Then ‘Excluded’: PhD & Passport Holder IIM Professor From Kolkata Fights to Reclaim Her Vote
In a quiet apartment lined with books in Lake Gardens, a story is unfolding that cuts to the heart of India’s democratic promise. Dr. Nandita Roy - an...
BENGAL
Kolkata man ‘shifted’ to Bihar voter list after deletion in Bengal, alleges electoral lapse & conspiracy
A 45-year-old resident of Beleghata has alleged a shocking discrepancy in the electoral rolls after discovering that his name was deleted from West Bengal’s voter list and subsequently appeared in Bihar’s database despite never having visited the state.
BENGAL
He Makes India’s Flag, But Lost His Vote: The Story of Raju Halder - A Muslim Bengali
In a modest neighbourhood on the outskirts of Howrah’s Santragachi, the colours of the Indian tricolour are impossible to miss. Saffron, white a...
BIHAR
22 Lakh Removed from Voter List But Why Not Deported? Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary Sparks Debate on Infiltrators During Bengal Campaign
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary has reignited the contentious debate over illegal immigration and voter list purification,...
BENGAL
“₹1000 Crore Deal” : Explosive Sting Video of Humayun Kabir Goes Viral, Alleges BJP-Backed Plot to ‘Fool’ Bengal Muslims Through Fake Babri Masjid Campaign
A hidden-camera sting operation video featuring suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has erupted into a major political storm in West ...
BENGAL
Kejriwal Backs TMC in Sharp Rebuff to ECI’s ‘Straight Talk’’, Alleges Poll Body Operating Under BJP Control
In a significant show of opposition solidarity, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday publicly backed the Trinamool Con...
BENGAL
“Lower yourself a bit…”, Supreme Court Pulls Up Bengal Chief Secretary, Raps Administration Over Malda Judicial Officer Hostage Crisis; Drops Further Action
The Supreme Court on Monday came down sharply on the West Bengal administration - particularly Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala - over its handling of...
POLITICS
After Dhurandhar, Kerala Story, ‘Deliberate Misinformation on FCRA, UCC’: PM Modi alleges during Kerala Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dismissed criticism surrounding the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), alleging that “false narratives” are
BENGAL
Malda Security Scare: Judicial Officers Flagged Risks to DM Days Before Gherao, Raising Questions Over Administrative Changes & If Warnings Were Ignored ‘Deliberately’
Malda, West Bengal: Days before judicial officers were confined for hours during protests in Malda’s Kaliachak-II block, multiple officers had formally warned the district administration about a potential security breakdown—raising
INDIA
PM Modi Addresses Lok Sabha on West Asia Conflict, Stresses Dialogue and Diplomacy to Minimise Impact on India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha today during the ongoing Budget Session, delivering a detailed address on the escalating conflict in West Asia involving Iran, the United
INDIA
TMC Bets on Continuity with Controlled Change in 2026 Bengal Candidate List
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, offering a clear window into its electoral strategy - one that blends continuity
INDIA
TMC Drops 74 Sitting Candidates in 2026 List, Signals Major Reset Across Regions To Fight Anti-incumbency
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has undertaken a significant overhaul of its electoral lineup for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, dropping at least 74 candidates who were fielded in 2021,
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Meets Outgoing Governor CV Bose, Calls His Resignation An 'Ouster Designed By Political Conspiracy'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met with outgoing Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose at a state guest house, sharply criticised his abrupt resignation last week. The meeting,
INDIA
After 5 Days Mamata Banerjee Calls Off Dharna Against ‘Unplanned SIR’, Hails SC Verdict As People’s Victory
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday evening announced the temporary suspension of her five-day sit-in dharna at Esplanade in Kolkata, following a key directive from the Supreme Court
BENGAL
“Boycott BJP”: Abhishek Banerjee Predicts A New Number For Bengal Election 2026
Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday sharpened his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, calling for a political and social boycott of the party ahead of the
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee to Sit on Dharna Today in Kolkata Over SIR Row in Bengal, Revives Her Hallmark Street Fight
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to stage a sit-in protest in Kolkata on Friday against the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, escalating the
BENGAL
Abrupt Exit: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Resigns, Tamil Nadu’s RN Ravi Tapped as Replacement Amid Election Buzz; Mamata Calls It Conspiracy
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through West Bengal's political corridors, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose tendered his resignation on Thursday, citing ongoing health concerns as the primary reason
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee To Go On ‘Dharna’ On March 6 Against EC & ‘Disputed’ SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee will stage a sit-in protest, or dharna, in Kolkata on March 6, 2026, to oppose what her party describes as
BENGAL
National Cricketer Richa Ghosh Among Voters ‘Under Adjudication’ in Bengal SIR List, Raises Questions
The name of Indian cricketer Richa Ghosh, part of the national squad that won the Women’s World Cup in 2025 and widely celebrated across the country, has surfaced in the
WORLD
“Troubled, Very Much Ignored, Very Unrepresented”: BAFTA Winner Boong Turns Global Spotlight on Manipur’s Pain
In a moment that transcended cinema and entered the realm of conscience, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi used her BAFTA acceptance speech not just to celebrate her film Boong’s historic win, but
POLITICS
“Those who abuse Modi…” Former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria Refuses Blankets to Muslim Women at Rajasthan Event
Senior Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and former Member of Parliament Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria is caught in a row after viral video showed him allegedly refusing blankets to Muslim women
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee’s Close Aide “Chanakya” Mukul Roy Dies At 71
Veteran West Bengal politician and former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy passed away in the early hours of Monday at a private hospital in Kolkata. He was 71. According to
BENGAL
From Red to Green : CPIM Youth Leader Pratikur Rehman Joins TMC, Receives Party Flag from Abhishek Banerjee
In a politically significant development in West Bengal, former CPI(M) youth leader Pratikur Rehman formally joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday, marking a notable shift from Left politics to
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BENGAL
Supreme Court Appoints Judicial Officers For Bengal Voter Roll Revision Amid State–ECI Standoff
In an unusual intervention, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered the deployment of judicial officers to handle adjudication work in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing
INDIA
Bihar Implements Statewide Ban on Open Sale of Meat, Fish and Chicken; Deputy CM Cites Health and Public Sentiment
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has announced a complete prohibition on the open sale of mutton, chicken, fish and other meat products across the state. The directive, which
BENGAL
“Two Indias, One Budget”: Abhishek Banerjee Quotes Vir Das, Mounts Scathing Attack on BJP
During the general discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Abhishek Banerjee, Parliamentary Party Leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, delivered a sharp and wide-ranging
INDIA
TMC warns impeachment against CEC Gyanesh Kumar after Delhi showdown; Is is possible arithmetically?
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday warned of an impeachment motion against Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner - after a ‘bitter’ meeting with Election Commission of India (ECI)
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INDIA
“Digital Dacoity…” Akhilesh Yadav Backs Mamata Banerjee, Slams BJP and Election Commission Over SIR
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday extended strong political support to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asserting that she is at the
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Blasts ECI on National Voters' Day, Labels Celebration a 'Tragic Farce' Amid Bengal SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Sunday, unleashed a sharp critique of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on National Voters' Day, accusing the body of hypocrisy in commemorating
BENGAL
People In Queue Not To Vote But To Prove That They Are Indian; A Report From Bengal SIR Hearing Camp
On a cold morning, Nila Das was quietly seated under a mango tree inside an SIR camp in Bongaon, North 24 Parganas. A folded cloth was spread beneath her, her
POLITICS
BJP-Led Mahayuti Seizes Control of Mumbai's BMC After A Nail Biting Race Against The Thackerays
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti alliance has won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, India's wealthiest civic body but unlike the exit poll predictions, the lead has been barely
INDIA
ED vs Mamata: Supreme Court Stays Kolkata Police FIRs Against ED Officials Till February 3, Seeks Responses From Bengal Govt
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday stepped into the escalating confrontation between the Enforcement Directorate and the West Bengal government, ordering a stay on all FIRs registered by the
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INDIA
“I know you will not respond…” Mamata Banerjee Writes Third Letter To EC Gyanesh Kumar, Calls SIR Scrutiny
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has escalated her confrontation with the Election Commission of India (ECI), penning her third letter in the past two months to Chief Election Commissioner
INDIA
‘Pen Drive Proof’: Mamata Banerjee Warns Amit Shah of Exposing Coal Scam Money Trail After I-PAC ED Raids
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched one of her sharpest political attacks yet on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, warning of “mega exposure” if the BJP leadership
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Files FIR Against ED After I-PAC Raids, Claims TMC Political Data Stolen
In a first of its kind, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday has lodged a formal police complaint following the raids at the office of Indian Political Action
INDIA
ED Raids, I-PAC and The ‘Unmissable’ Political Pattern
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on January 8, conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations in Kolkata, including the Salt Lake office of the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and the residence
INDIA
Angry Over Bandh Violation, Mob Vandalises Christmas Decor at Raipur Mall; Police Register Case
A group of men carrying sticks barged into Raipur’s Magneto Mall and vandalised Christmas decorations, triggering outrage and renewing concerns over a string of disruptions and attacks linked to Christmas
INDIA
“Vanish Kumar…”: Mamata Banerjee Holds Election Commission Responsible for “46 SIR Deaths” in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), holding the poll body responsible for what she termed as “SIR
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Hints at GST Reversal, Demands ‘Freedom’ For Industrialists and Businesses
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday signalled a possible rethink on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime if there is a “change of guard” at the Centre,
INDIA
“Jo Jai Hind se Takraega…” Mamata Slams Rajya Sabha Restrictions On ‘Jai Hind’ & ‘Vande Mataram’, Calls It ‘Outrageous’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Rajya Sabha Secretariat after a bulletin reportedly advised members to avoid using expressions like “Jai Hind”
INDIA
Congress Chief Kharge Revives Call for RSS Ban, Cites Patel's Legacy Amid BJP Rebuttal
On the 150th birth anniversary of India's Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge unleashed a blistering critique of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), urging the government to
BENGAL
Gariahat Hawkers Crushed by Kolkata Cloudburst Losses: “This Has Broken My Spine”
Tuesday’s cloudburst, the heaviest single-day downpour the city has witnessed in recent memory, has left Gariahat’s famous hawker markets reeling. The 280 mm rainfall, with some areas recording over 330
INDIA
Kolkata Bounces Back: City Drains Deluge as Life Resumes After Unprecedented Cloudburst
In a testament to the resilience of its people and the tireless efforts of civic authorities, Kolkata is steadily shaking off the scars of a once-in-a-three decade downpour that turned
INDIA
Will Tejashwi Yadav Be CM face? Listen to What Rahul Gandhi Said
At times onboard an open car, at times on motorcycles and amidst chants of supporters, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav have put on a show of camaraderie
INDIA
Horrific Gang Rape of Deaf-Mute Woman in Uttar Pradesh Sparks Outrage; Two Accused Injured In Police Encounter
A chilling incident has shaken the small district of Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh, where a 21 year-old deaf and mute woman was allegedly gang-raped on Monday night. The gruesome crime,
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INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Makes Bengali Cinema Screening Mandatory in All Theatres Across Bengal
The Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal government, on Wednesday, has issued an order making it mandatory for all cinema halls and multiplexes across the state to screen Bengali films, mandatorily
INDIA
“What if they send me to a camp…”: Haunted by Papers Kolkata Man Commits Suicide Fearing NRC; Family Blames ‘Politics That Kills’
The narrow, broken road to Dilip Kumar Saha’s modest home in Anandapally, nestled within Kolkata’s unassuming Bansdroni neighbourhood, felt heavy with an unspoken grief. The air was thick, not just
INDIA
Bihar SIR Draft Removes Over 65 Lakh Voters from Electoral Rolls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has concluded the first phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, resulting in the removal of over 65 lakh names from
INDIA
“Thok Dala…” Amit Shah Lists Evidence Linking Pahalgam Attackers to Pakistan, Killed in Operation Mahadev
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday, gave details about ‘Operation Mahadev’ on the floor of the Lok Sabha during the second day of discussion on ‘Operation Sindoor’, claiming that
INDIA
I Love Kashmir, Says Mamata Banerjee After Meeting Omar Abdullah
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her deep affection for Jammu and Kashmir and her intent to visit the state in October, following a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir
INDIA
A Heart Shattered Twice: The Tragic Story of Laurence Christian, Another Victim Of Air India AI 171 Crash
In a 13-second video recorded outside the departure gates of Ahmedabad airport, a sister held her brother tightly. The date when the video was recorded was June 12, 2025. It
INDIA
“Their Dreams Crashed in the Same Sky They Loved…” Two Manipur Air Hostesses Among 241 Killed in Air India AI171 Crash
In one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history, Air India Flight AI171 — a Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick — crashed shortly after takeoff,
INDIA
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: Who said What and Key Details
The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, has prompted an outpouring of grief and official
INDIA
“Come to sell Sindoor…” Mamata Banerjee Slams Modi for Politicising ‘Operation Sindoor’, Alleges Electoral Motives
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, accusing him of exploiting ‘Operation Sindoor’ for political
INDIA
Manipur: Over 40 MLAs Urge Governor to Restore Popular Government Amid Ongoing President’s Rule
At least 10 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur, representing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Wednesday and
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Urges Centre For Special Parliament Session on Pahalgam Attack, Operation Sindoor
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has urged the Centre to convene a special session of Parliament to brief the nation on the Pahalgam terror
INDIA
TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Demands Reclamation of PoK After Pahalgam Attack
In a bold statement following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee has called for the reclamation
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Urges SSC Protesters to Resume Duties, Assures Legal Action
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday addressed the ongoing protests by School Service Commission (SSC) teachers and staff, urging them to end their demonstrations and return to work.
INDIA
“I Taught Them Maths, They Taught Me Hatred”: A Teacher’s Grief in Murshidabad Post the Communal Violence
Murshidabad: For Subhankar Das, numbers always made sense. At 30, the quiet maths teacher had built a modest life around equations and young minds, teaching students from classes 10 to
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Slams Waqf Amendment Bill Divisive, Vows Reversal After BJP’s Ouste
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday has fiercely criticised the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, labelling it a deliberate attempt by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
INDIA
Kunal Kamra Responds Fearlessly Amid Joke Backlash and Threats
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has responded unapologetically after facing backlash and threats over his recent remarks, which allegedly insinuated comments about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a bold
INDIA
"In Favour of Unity" – Mamata Banerjee Responds to Nagpur Violence Over Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated her commitment to peace and communal harmony on Thursday in response to the recent violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra, linked to the 'Aurangzeb Tomb'
INDIA
Welcome Home! Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Return to Earth After 286 Days
The moment has finally arrived. Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth following a historic 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). They, along with
INDIA
BJP Suvendu Adhikari’s “Throw Out Muslim MLAs” Remark Sparks Outrage; TMC Calls it “Dangerous, Provocative, and Depraved”
West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday has threatened to throw out Trinamool Congress elected Muslim MLAs from the state assembly if
INDIA
“PM Modi Doesn’t Need Visa To Visit…”: Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Slams BJP Over Manipur Crisis,
In a sharp criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, Congress MP from Inner Manipur, Bimol Akoijam, on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for
INDIA
“PM Modi Doesn’t Need Visa To Visit…”: Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Slams BJP Over Manipur Crisis, Questions If Centre Is Making The State “Invisible”
In a sharp criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, Congress MP from Inner Manipur, Bimol Akoijam, on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for
INDIA
“Why not discuss…” Rahul Gandhi Joins TMC, Calls for Discussion on “Faulty Voter List” in Lok Sabha Following Mamata Banerjee's Allegations
Congress leader and Member of Parliament (MP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday threw his weight behind the Trinamool Congress (TMC) demand for a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the “faulty
INDIA
Indefinite Shutdown in Manipur’s Kuki-Dominated Hills After Clashes with Security Forces
Tensions in Manipur have escalated following violent clashes between Kuki protesters and security forces, resulting in the death of a protester and injuries to more than 20 individuals. In response,
INDIA
One Dead, 25 Injured; Tensions Escalate in Manipur Amid Renewed Clashes Between Protestors and Security Forces
Fresh violence has erupted in Manipur, marking the first major clash since the imposition of President's Rule in February. On March 8, 2025, one protestor was killed, and 25 others
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Makes Big Charge, Accuses BJP of Deploying Agencies To Manipulate Voter Rolls Ahead of Bengal 2026 Elections
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made serious allegations on Thursday, claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is involved in an elaborate plot to manipulate voter data in the
INDIA
“Correct me if I am…”: Mamata Banerjee Questions 144-Year Claim, Challenges BJP’s Narrative on Mahakumbh
Amid the rising controversy over the Mahakumbh and the tragic deaths in stampedes during the religious gathering, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised doubts over the BJP’s claims
INDIA
“I won’t get blisters…” Mamata Banerjee Demands Compensation for Mahakumbh Victims, Slams Yogi Adityanath’s Remarks
The ongoing political showdown over the Mahakumbh has intensified following the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ‘Vulture’ and “pig’ analogy. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a sharp
INDIA
Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 18 Lives, Dozens Injured; Authorities Launch Investigation
A deadly stampede broke out late Saturday night (February 15) at New Delhi Railway Station, leaving at least 18 people dead, including 11 women and five children, and over a
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INDIA
Prime Accused in Newtown Rape and Murder Arrested; Know How CCTV FTG Helped Police Crack The Case Within 36 Hours
The Bidhannagar police arrested the prime accused in the brutal rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Newtown within 36 hours of the complaint. The accused, identified as 25-year-old
INDIA
“50,000 Cr Now, 1 Lakh Cr Soon”: Mukesh Ambani Hails Bengal’s ‘Economic Renaissance,’ Lauds Mamata Banerjee as ‘Most Abled Administrator’
In a new commitment, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a fresh investment of ₹50,000 crore in West Bengal, marking a significant milestone at the 8th Edition of the Bengal
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BENGAL
“Not a Death Sentence…”: RG Kar Murder Victim’s Family Seeks Justice Amid Disagreement with CBI and Mamata Government
A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, comprising Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice M.M. Shabbar Rashidi, on Monday reserved judgment on appeals filed by the Bengal government and the
INDIA
NTT Investigation: Were the RG Kar Protests Organic or Planned by Event Management Companies?
Last year’s protests in Kolkata over the brutal rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (MCH) scripted a new chapter of student led movements in Bengal.
INDIA
RG Kar Verdict : Sanjay Roy Guilty Of Rape And Murder Of Kolkata Doctor; Quantum of Punishment On Monday
The prime accused Sanjay Roy has been pronounced guilty of rape and murder of the 31 year old PGT doctor of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (MCH), verdict given
INDIA
RG Kar Verdict Shortly, 162 days since the doctor rape & murder; Will Sanjay Roy Be Held Guilty?
The first verdict in the RG Kar case is expected in the second half of Saturday, 162 days since the brutal rape and murder of a 31 year old PGT
INDIA
“Sovereign India was established on August 15, 1947”: Mamata Banerjee slams Mohan Bhagwat for his “True Independence” remark, calls it ‘Anti- National’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed Rastriya Swamsevak (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat over his ‘True Independence’ remark, called it ‘anti-national’“What he said is wrong. It’s an anti-national statement. Sovereign
INDIA
IIT Kharagpur Student Found Dead in Hostel; Second Suspected Suicide Within 48 Hours
A 21-year-old student of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur was found dead inside his hostel room on Sunday morning. Shaon Malik, a third-year Electrical Engineering student, was
INDIA
Kolkata: RG Kar Doctor Rape and Murder Verdict Expected on January 18
The long-awaited verdict in the horrific rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital is set to be delivered on January 18. Judge Anirban Das of Sealdah
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INDIA
N Biren Singh Apologises for Manipur Violence & Urges Forgiveness, As Opposition Criticizes BJP's Handling of crisis
Nineteen months after ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023, leading to the loss of over 200 lives and displacing more than 70,000 people, Chief Minister N
INDIA
Akhilesh Yadav Claims ‘Shivling’ Lies Beneath Yogi Adityanath’s Official Residence; BJP Condemns Remarks
Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday stirred controversy by claiming that a ‘shivling’ lies beneath the official residence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. His statement, which
INDIA
"History Will Be Kinder to Me": Dr. Manmohan Singh's Last Press Conference As Prime Minister Resonates in Digital India
Following the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, the internet was flooded with a poignant clip from his last press conference as Prime Minister, held on January 3, 2014. In this
INDIA
Good Luck To Everyone…" Says Mamata Banerjee When Asked About AAP-Congress Fallout Ahead of Delhi Polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday avoided making any direct comments on Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) suggestion that other parties in the INDIA alliance should remove Congress from
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INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Calls for Statewide Protests Against Amit Shah’s 'Vitriolic' Remarks on Ambedkar
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced plans for a state-wide protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over remarks he made about Dr.
INDIA
RG Kar Rape and Murder: Victim's Parents Claim "No Faith in CBI", Move Cal HC Demanding Fresh Probe
The parents of the 31-year-old PGT doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August, have moved Calcutta High Court on Thursday seeking
INDIA
Amit Shah Defends 'Ambedkar is the Fashion' Remarks, Accuses Opposition of Distorting His Words
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday defended his controversial remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, accusing the Opposition and media of distorting his words and spreading falsehoods. Shah’s comments, made
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INDIA
“Elections Keep Power Accountable”: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Vows to Oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday strongly condemned the Centre's plans for "One Nation, One Election," calling it an attempt to strip citizens of their right
INDIA
Legendary Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73 But His Rhythm Stays Etched Like “Wah Ustad, Forever
India’s music world is in mourning on Monday with the passing of the tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated and influential percussionists in the world. Hussain, who
INDIA
Mahua Moitra Sparks Debate in Lok Sabha Over Justice Loya’s Death During “Constitution Debate”; Kiren Rijiju Warns of Action, TMC MP Calls it “gender harassment”
A heated exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the first day of the Constitution debate, after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra made a reference to the untimely
INDIA
“Designed to undermine India's democracy…”: Mamata Banerjee Slams ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, Calls it 'Anti-Federal' and 'Authoritarian'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday has fiercely criticised the Union Cabinet's approval of the controversial 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, describing it as an "unconstitutional" and "anti-federal"
INDIA
Bengal Court Convicts Two Accused in Farakka Gang-Rape And Murder; Chargesheet in 21 days, Conviction in 59 Days
Jangipur Court on Thursday convicted two men in connection with the rape and murder of a 9 year-old girl from Farakka, Murshidabad. The verdict was delivered just 59 days after
INDIA
“Render services…only in accordance with law & professional ethics” Sr Adv Vrinda Grover withdraws from RG Kar case representing Victim family
In a new twist Senior Advocate Vrinda Grover and her chamber have withdrawn themselves from the RG Kar case citing certain “intervening factors”. Sr Advocate Grover had been representing the
INDIA
Lalu Prasad Yadav Backs Mamata Banerjee to Lead INDIA Alliance, Igniting Debate on Congress' Role
In a significant political development, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday endorsed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the leader of the united opposition INDIA
INDIA
Supreme Court Orders Manipur Government to File Report on Ethnic Violence and Property Damage
In a significant move, the Supreme Court, on Monday, has directed the Manipur state government to submit a detailed report on the ethnic violence that has ravaged the state for
INDIA
“Not sitting with Lollipops” Mamata Banerjee Hits Back at Bangladesh Retd Army-Men’s Provocative Threats of Kolkata Capture
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee delivered a sharp rebuttal to provocative remarks made by retired Bangladeshi military personnel, who claimed they could capture Kolkata and even invade the United
INDIA
Death Sentence For Joynagar Rapist Who Raped and Killed A Minor, Within 62 days Since The Crime
In a landmark ruling, the Baruipur POCSO Court on Friday pronounced the death sentence for Mustakin Sardar, the 19-year-old man convicted of raping and murdering a 10-year-old girl from Joynagar,
INDIA
Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy, Suspends Visa Services at Agartala Mission after Attack
Bangladesh summoned India’s High Commissioner to Dhaka, Pranay Verma, on Tuesday following a violent incident at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura. A mob had breached the mission’s
INDIA
“Let UN Also Intervene…”: Mamata Banerjee Calls for Immediate Central Action Over Atrocities Against Hindus in Bangladesh, Demands Safe Return of Indians
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Central Government to take immediate action regarding the deteriorating situation in neighboring Bangladesh, especially concerning the safety of minority
INDIA
“No Alliance With Congress”: Kejriwal Asserts Solo Fight For AAP in Delhi Assembly Elections
Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has firmly ruled out any alliance with Congress or other members of the opposition INDIA
INDIA
"A Rapist Has No Right to Life": Abhishek Banerjee Bats for Capital Punishment, Criticizes BJP's Delay in Passing Anti-Rape Law
Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday renewed his demand for stricter anti-rape laws, criticising the BJP led central government for failing to introduce or pass stronger
INDIA
Hemant Soren Sworn in as 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand; INDIA Bloc Shows Unity in Ranchi Ceremony
Hemant Soren took the oath of office as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony held in Ranchi on Thursday, marking the beginning of his third term
INDIA
Is Exposing Hate Speech 'Seditious'? UP Police Accuses Fact-Checker Mohammed Zubair of "Endangering India's Sovereignty"
Uttar Pradesh police have slapped serious charges, including the newly inducted Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sangita (BNS)- endangering India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity, against Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Expresses Concern Over Arrest of ISKCON Monk; Vows Support To Modi Govt Action Over “Atrocities Against Hindus” in Bangladesh
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her concern over events happening in neighbouring Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, a member of the International
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Modi Government’s Waqf Bill, Calls It Anti-Federal and Anti-Secular
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticized the Central Government’s proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995, calling it an attack on federalism, secularism, and the rights of minority
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MAHARASHTRA
"Whatever PM Decides”: Eknath Shinde Vows to Support ‘Mahayuti,’ but Puts Ball in BJP’s Court as Maharashtra Awaits New CM
72 hours after Maharashtra’s historic election results, the state remains without a Chief Minister, as speculation intensifies over the next leader of the BJP-led ‘Mahayuti’ alliance. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath
INDIA
“I reiterate my resolve to protect it…” Rahul Gandhi Stresses On Commitment to Protecting India's Founding Principles On Constitution Day
On the occasion of Constitution Day on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to the framers of India's Constitution, reaffirming his commitment to safeguarding its principles of justice, equality,
POLITICS
Fadnavis Ahead In The Race? BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Struggles to Decide on Maharashtra Chief Minister Post Even After Landslide Victory
Fadnavis Ahead In The Race? BJP-Shiv Sena Alliance Struggles to Decide on Maharashtra Chief Minister Post Even After Landslide VictoryOver 60 hours after the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance claimed a decisive
INDIA
French Oil Giant TotalEnergies Halts Investments in Adani Group Amid Bribery Scandal
French oil giant TotalEnergies announced on Monday that it would suspend further investments in the Adani Group, following the recent bribery scandal and a US indictment targeting the Indian conglomerate’s
POLITICS
JMM Triumphs in Jharkhand, Hemant Soren Leads Historic Comeback
In a dramatic political turnaround, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has led the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to a resounding victory in the state assembly elections, securing 34 of the 41
MAHARASHTRA
BJP’s Historic Win in Maharashtra: Sweeps to Power with Unprecedented Electoral Mandate
Mumbai: In a stunning political turnaround, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has stormed to a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections, securing 233 out of the 288 seats, marking
WORLD
“Arrest Adani Today…”, Rahul Gandhi Calls For Immediate Arrest of Businessman After US ‘Indictment’, claims PM Modi protecting him
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of businessman Gautam Adani after US SEC charged the Adani Group Chairman, his nephew Sagar Adani and six others for allegedly
News
US SEC Charges Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar Adani Power in Massive $250 million ‘Bribery Scheme’ & fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, senior executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, a former executive
INDIA
‘Cannot tolerate any more’: BJP ally NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh govt as violence escalates in Manipur
In a major setback to Chief Minister N Biren Singh, close ally Conrad Sangma’s National People’s Party (NPP) on Sunday has decided to withdraw support from his government owing to
INDIA
Curfew re-imposed in Imphal after fresh violence rocks Manipur; Internet services suspended in 7 districts
The State Government of Manipur on Saturday has re-imposed indefinite curfew in two valley districts in view of “deteriorating law and order situation” after fresh flare up had hit the
INDIA
AFSPA is back in six police station jurisdictions in Manipur after fresh spate in Violence
Days after fresh incidents of violence claiming several lives, the Union Home Ministry has re-imposed Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in jurisdiction of six police stations in Manipur. The
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INDIA
Manipur Violence: 2 Elderly Relief Camp Inmates Found Dead After Militant Attack in Jiribam; 6 Civilians, Including 8-Month-Old Baby, Feared Abducted
Anger and anxiety gripped Manipur’s Jiribam district after bodies of two elderly relief camp inmates were recovered by the police on Tuesday, one of them was partially charred while the
INDIA
Major arms haul after week long raids by forces amidst fresh violence in Manipur
In a breakthrough, multiple raids by Secutity Forces led to seizures of arms and ammunition from different parts of trouble torn Manipur in the past three days, read a statement
INDIA
Curfew In Jiribam, Fears For A Rerun After Fresh Violence In Manipur
Fresh violence has been reported from at least two different parts of Manipur, after a lull of few months following the yearlong ethnic clashes starting from may 2024. Curfew has
INDIA
Supreme Court turns down appeal to transfer RG Kar trial outside Bengal; Counsel of victim’s parents question if there are attempts to stall the trial by “strangers”
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday turned down a verbal submission and refused to transfer the RG Kar trial pertaining to the rape and murder of a medical student,
INDIA
RG Kar murder: Kolkata Court frames charges against accused Sanjay Roy; trial to begin from Nov 11
The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) court in Kolkata, on Monday has framed the charges against the prime accused Sanjay Roy in connection with the horrific rape and murder of
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INDIA
Amit Shah Promises UCC in Jharkhand To Check Infiltration; “What Is Sheikh Hasina Doing In India”, Hemant Soren Questions
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Jharkhand if voted to power, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday during the release of the
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INDIA
“Reflects how incapable the Railways Minister is…” Aaditya Thackeray hits out at Ashwini Vaishnaw over Mumbai Bandra Stampede
Hours after the scary stampede at the Bandra Railway Terminus, Shiv Sena UBT slammed the Union Government, calling it a “shame” for the country. Hitting out at union railway ministry
MADHYA PRADESH
Newly married woman gang-raped, Mentally ill woman raped- One State Madhya Pradesh, Two Separate Incidents Of Shame In A Span of Two days
In less than 48 hours two separate incidents of sexual assault have been reported from Madhya Pradesh- one in Indore and another in Rewa, triggering political slugfest over the shocking
INDIA
“Campaigned for others for 35 years, this is first time for myself…” Priyanka Gandhi files nomination for By-election, vows to strengthen ties between Wayanad & Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday filed a nomination for Wayanad by-election, her first as she makes a foray into electoral politics. The event was marked by a road
INDIA
“Like your elder Didi…”: Mamata Banerjee urges protesting doctors to call off hunger strike, invites them for talks on Monday; Junior Doctors want clarity on the fulfilment of their 10 point demands
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday reached out to the fasting junior doctors, assured them of student union elections in three to four months and also invited them
INDIA
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests 5 more accused in NCP Leader Baba Siddique Murder Case
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested five more people in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, following an extensive operation in districts surrounding Mumbai. The arrested suspects
BENGAL
Jr Doctor Hunger Strike Enters Day 6; Chief Secretary Apprises Them Of Status Report
The condition of Aniket Mahato is reported to be critical, yet stable. He, one of the seven fasting doctors, was hospitalised on Thursday night. Six other doctors continue with their
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News
Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86, Leaves Behind A Legacy of Leadership & Unmatched Philanthropy
“One day you will realise that material things mean nothing. All that matters is the well-being of the people you love” – Ratan Tata Ratan Naval Tata, the revered Indian industrialist
BENGAL
Inquest & PM report consistent…Sanjay Roy raped and murdered the RG Kar Doctor, claims CBI chargesheet
CBI on Monday submitted their first charge sheet pertaining to the horrific RG Kar incident, naming Sanjay Roy as the sole accused who had raped and murdered the 31-year-old medical
News
Tragedy Strikes Chennai Air Force Show: Five Lives Lost, Over 100 Hospitalised; Sparks off Political Blame Game
A tragic incident unfolded during the spectacular Indian Air Force (IAF) show commemorating the 92nd inauguration day, held at Marina Beach on Sunday. At least five people have lost their
BENGAL
Kolkata: Not Gang Rape, CBI files Chargesheet in RG Kar incident, accuses Sanjoy Roy for Rape and Murder
CBI on Monday has filed their first chargesheet in connection with the horrific RG Kar incident, calling it a case of rape and murder. The 45-page chargesheet has been filed
INDIA
Tension at Joynagar in Bengal after body of a missing 9 year old girl found; villagers attack police, set police camp on fire
Violence broke out at Joynagar in West Bengal’s South 24 Paraganas district on Saturday as angry villagers clashed with police following the recovery of the body of a 9-year-old girl
INDIA
Bengali language gets classical status along with Marathi, Assamese, Pali & Prakrit; Mamata Banerjee hails success of State panel
In a significant cultural development, the Union Cabinet on Thursday has officially granted the classical status to the Bengali language, along with Marathi, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit. This recognition underscored
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INDIA
RG Kar Case: “Why so tardy”, Supreme Court dissatisfied with Bengal govt’s progress to upgrade security apparatus at govt hospitals; States assures completion by Oct 15.
The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of the state government of West Bengal in upgrading the security apparatus at state run hospitals in the
INDIA
RG Kar Case: “All essential and emergency services including IPD and OPD…”, Supreme Court Takes Statement from Junior Doctors On Record Amidst Warning Of Fresh Cease Work
The Supreme Court on Monday was informed by the junior doctors through their counsel Advocate Indira Jaising that they have resumed their duties and were performing all essential and emergency
INDIA
Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award; the Actor expresses gratitude
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and actor Mithun Chakraborty will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year, announced Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday. The veteran national
INDIA
FIR Registered in Bangaluru Against Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP & Enforcement Directorate Following Court Directive
An FIR has been registered on Saturday against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on charges of ‘extortion’ and criminal conspiracy at a police station in Bengaluru, following the Special Court’s
INDIA
“Washed Away…”: A Son’s Heartbreaking Farewell To His Mother Amidst Bengal Floods
Khanakul, Hooghly District — The air around felt heavy, laced with the smell of the damp earth and despair as the sun broke through the lingering gray clouds. Off
INDIA
Echoes of Loss: A Widow's Resilience to Rebuild Life, Washed Away By Bengal Floods
The recent Bengal floods have left an indelible mark on the lives of over 50 lakh people. With at least 28 lives tragically lost and thousands of homes swept away,
INDIA
“No No Nil…” Mamata Banerjee Calls Out Modi Govt’s Financial assistance For Bengal Floods
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP led NDA government at the Centre for “apathy” towards Bengal floods, claimed that no financial assistance was allocated even after the devastating floods
INDIA
Bengal Floods: “If I'm homeless now then so is Gopal…” Heart wrenching story of human suffering from a relief camp
From a distance something sparkling could be spotted in the hands of a little child. The sun had briefly come out of the clouds, for less than a minute and
BENGAL
532 New CCTV Cameras to Be Installed at RG Kar Hospital For Better Vigilance
In a significant move to enhance security at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, authorities have announced the installation of 532 new CCTV cameras within the premises, covering every possible
BENGAL
“I don’t care…”, says Mamata Banerjee on DVC’s plan to move out HQ from Kolkata after Bengal floods
Amidst ongoing showdown between the Centre and the State over the devastating floods, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that she didn’t care much if Damodar Valley Corporation
News
Three Railway Men In Gujarat Arrested For Hatching Sabotage Of Tracks For Self Promotion & Rewards
In shocking revelations, three railway employees arrested on Monday for allegedly hatching a sabotage on rail tracks in Gujarat's Surat district in order to garner social media fame and sympathy
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Badlapur Accused Encountered By Maharastra Police; Police Calls It self Defence, Family Accuses Conspiracy
Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two minors at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district was shot dead by police, what was later termed as an act
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee Writes Second Letter To PM Modi Over Bengal Floods, Withdraws From DVC; Two State Officials Resign From DVC As Mark Of ‘Protest’
In less than 24 hours, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shot off a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over floods in the state, reiterating that Damodar Valley
INDIA
“What is our fault…”, patients continue to suffer due to ongoing cease work by Junior Doctors at Kolkata Govt Hospitals
Rekha Gorai, 63, was patiently waiting, seated on a stretcher outside the main building of the state run SSKM hospital in Kolkata. The wait was for the vehicle enroute from
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“It is Rape and not Gang-rape…”; CBI to Court but wants to probe ‘larger conspiracy’ behind RG Kar horror
CBI on Tuesday informed the special court in Kolkata that so far they have evidence indicating the 31 year old PGT medical student of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
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Kolkata Gets A New Police Commissioner, Mamata Banerjee government replaces Vineet Goyal with Manoj Verma; Changes done in state Health Dept too
West Bengal Government on Tuesday appointed IPS Manoj Kumar Verma as the new Police Commissioner of Kolkata Police, replacing IPS Vineet Goyal, one who has been in the eye of
INDIA
CP & Three more removed after ‘Evening to Midnight’ meeting between Mamata Banerjee and Jr Doctors; Jr Doctors yet to decide on cease work
In a late night development which eventually breached the midnight, after more than five hours of deliberations, first between the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the protesting junior doctors, Bengal
INDIA
“Is Govt of India not stopping the 15 month long violence…?” Protests at Delhi Jantar Mantar over Manipur Violence; Attack on minister residence in Manipur, internet suspension extended
A low intensity blast happened at the residence of Khashim Vashum, the trasnsport minister of Manipur, in Ukhrul town, about 80 km from capital Imphal, in the wee hours, early
INDIA
RG Kar Case: Arrested Former Principal Sandip Ghosh Rearrested By CBI Along with A Kolkata Police Officer In The Doctor Rape & Murder Case, Sent To CBI Custody Till Sept 17
In first arrests since the case of brutal rape and murder of RG Kar doctor was handed over to them, CBI on Saturday evening arrested a Kolkata Police officer for
INDIA
Junior Doctors Reject Talks With Govt, Protest in Kolkata Continues Despite Supreme Court Deadline; Demonstration shifts to ’Swasthya Bhavan’
Junior doctors on Tuesday intensified their protest and took it to the corridors of Swasthya Bhavan, the state Health Department demanding the resignation of the state health secretary amongst
BENGAL
Sharad Pawar Backs Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Aparajita’ Anti-Rape Bill, Pitches Similar Law for Maharastra
NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday backed the amendments moved by Mamata Banerjee government in the BNS Central laws ensuring scope for the death penalty in heinous crimes like
BENGAL
‘Aparajita’ in Bengal Assembly But Will Governor and President Give Assent to Mamata Banerjee’s Anti Rape Law That Bats For Death Sentence?
West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the Anti-Rape Bill that amends the existing Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, making provision for death sentence in
BENGAL
“Don’t worry about our daughters…” Kolkata Police hits back at Social media trolls targeting their families
In eye of public anger, scrutiny and social media uproar, Kolkata Police senior officers broke their silence on Thursday through a social media campaign urging the critics not to worry
INDIA
"No Response From Your End": Mamata Banerjee Writes 2nd letter To PM Modi Demanding Anti Rape Central Law To Deal With Crimes Like RG Kar
In less than seven days West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday shot off a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the backdrop of the horrific RG
BENGAL
“Their bricks ruptured Sergeant’s eye…” Two more arrested by Kolkata Police in connection with violence during ‘Nabanna Abhijan’
Two more people have been arrested by Kolkata Police on Thursday in connection with the attack on police persons during Tuesday’s protest march to ‘Nabanna’, the state secretariat. The protest
BENGAL
“Will pass a bill…” Mamata Banerjee bats for anti rape law ensuring capital punishment for rapists
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday has announced that her government will move a bill in the state assembly ensuring capital punishment for rapists. This came at the
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“Will rape…” Threat to Abhishek Banerjee’s minor daughter from protest rally over RG Kar horror; Child rights commission takes cognisance, demands police action
A shocking video has surfaced on Sunday evening where a man, presumably part of a protest rally over the brutal rape and murder of the 31-year-old RG Kar doctor, was
BENGAL
Ex RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh To Face Lie Detector Test, Court Grants Permission To CBI
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday has moved to court seeking permission to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh. Previously
BENGAL
Pervert Sanjoy Rai Visited Multiple Brothels, Hours Before He Raped and Killed The RG Kar Doctor
More shocking revelations continue to emerge 11 days after the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate student at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The
BENGAL
“Not Shielding Anyone…end these rumours” Kolkata Police Top Cop On RG Kar Rape and Murder
Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal on Sunday urged people not to spread rumours over the rape and murder of the RG Kar Trainee Doctor, dismissing allegations of police trying to
BENGAL
“Hang me…I don’t care…” Kolkata RG Kar Rapist Is Unrepentant, Shocks His Interrogators
“ I don’t care…”, Sanjay Roy’s psyche is nothing short of a criminal with little regard or fear for law, claims a police officer part of his interrogation team. Roy
INDIA
Know how the Kolkata Police cracked the RG Kar Rape and Murder case and arrested the accused
In a significant breakthrough, the Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder of a PGT trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. The
BENGAL
Centre forms panel to monitor situation on India-Bangladesh border, announces Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Indian government on Friday set up a panel to monitor the ongoing situation on the border of India and Bangladesh, claimed Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This came a
WORLD
Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government; Modi urges him for safety of Hindus and minorities
Nobel laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus on Thursday took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, equivalent to the post of the Prime Minister, three days after the dramatic
INDIA
“Sochi Samjhi Rajneeti…”: Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 referred to JPC after Opposition resisted the bill calling it ‘draconian’
The Modi government on Thursday introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 Lok Sabha, presented by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The bill, that as per government aims to amend the
BENGAL
CBI arrests ED assistant director while accepting Rs 20 Lakh Bribe; Opposition says “Waqt Badal Gaya Hai”
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Thursday, arrested an Assistant Director rank officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from Lajpat Nagar in Delhi on charges of bribery. The officer
BENGAL
Former Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya Passes Away at 80; Mamata Banerjee announces state holiday
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya breathed his last on Thursday morning, he was 80 and had been ailing for long. Bhattacharya was the last Marxist Chief Minister who
INDIA
“My friend was threatened to sign on fake affidavit…” Mahua Moitra names Adani, rakes up the alleged cash for query scam in Lok Sabha
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday dropped a damning allegation against businessman Adani on the floor of the Lok Sabha, claiming her ‘friend’, whose affidavit led to her scrutiny
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“No room for political bias…” Mamata Banerjee walks out of PM Modi chaired Niti Aayog meeting after she was ‘stopped midway’ during her speech.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday walked out of the Niti Aayog meeting as a mark of protest, claiming that she was allowed to speak for just five
INDIA
“They are the true Tukde Tukde…” Mamata Banerjee slams BJP Minister’s proposal to merge Northern part of Bengal with North East, claims dividing Bengal will mean dividing India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday slammed Bengal BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar over his proposal to Prime Minister to merge Northern Part of Bengal with North east
BENGAL
Merge North Bengal with North East, BJP Minister Sukanta Mazumdar proposes to PM Modi; TMC Calls it secessionist
A fresh political face-off has erupted between BJP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) following BJP Bengal State President Sukanta Majumdar claiming that he has proposed to “merge northern part of Bengal
BIHAR
From Flood Relief to Special Assistance- Modi Govt Floods Key Ally Nitish Kumar’s Bihar and Chandrababu Naidu’s Andhra Pradesh with Budget 2024 Proposals
While the two key allies- TDP and JD(U) might have missed major portfolios in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet 3.0, but both Chandrababu Naidu’s Andhra Pradesh and Nitish Kumar’s Bihar
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“the case for Special Status for Bihar is ….”, Big Blow To Nitish Kumar?
The Narendra Modi government on Monday has ruled out special status to Bihar, a core and long-standing demand of Nitish Kumar whose support is critical for the NDA government at
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“Our heart aches…” Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over Bangladesh violence, assures shelter to the “helpless”
Referring to the United Nations resolution, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday assured to render all assistance to anyone seeking help due to the ugly violence that had
INDIA
“They are ‘Galat Mansubhe’, ‘Khudgarzi’ & ‘Munafakhori’…” Akhilesh Yadav from Mamata’s rally foresees fall of Modi government unavoidable and imminent
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called the BJP-led NDA government at the centre ‘unstable’, asserting that PM Narendra Modi government will not last long, adding fuel to the
BENGAL
“Enough is Enough” Mamata Banerjee warns fall of Modi Govt anytime soon
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday has called the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government at the centre ‘unstable’, predicted its fall anytime soon. Speaking during the
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“We are now parents of a martyr…” Proud father’s final send off to the fallen Captain from Darjeeling without tears
“He always wanted to join the Indian Army, I am proud of my son…”, Col Bhuvnesh Kumar Thapa didn’t break down, as calm like always, he greeted people visiting their
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4 Indian Army Soldiers Killed in Encounter with Terrorists in J&K, second in less than a week; Rajnath Singh assures action, Rahul Gandhi blames BJP’s failed policy
In a late-night development four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, have been killed during a live encounter action with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Monday. This
BENGAL
TMC 4/4, BJP 0/4; Green Sweeps Bengal By-Elections
Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won all four seats that underwent assembly by-elections on Wednesday, wresting three from BJP. The by-election results came out on Saturday, showed the winning momentum by
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“The ‘Khela’ is on…” Mamata Banerjee reminds PM Modi of his ‘unstable’ govt; vows to campaign for Uddhav Thackeray
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her two-day Mumbai visit met with Shiv Sena UBT supremo Uddhav Thackeray on Friday and assured her support for the impending Maharastra Assembly
BENGAL
“Political Meeting…” Mamata Banerjee likely to meet Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackarey and Akhilesh Yadav in the sidelines of Mega Ambani wedding in Mumbai
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to meet former Maharastra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Friday during her two-day visit to Mumbai.
INDIA
Hathras Stampede: 6 district officials suspended by Yogi Govt even as ‘Bhole Baba’ stays incognito
Six Uttar Pradesh district officials have been suspended by Yogi Adityanath’s Government on Tuesday over Hathras stampede, following the SIT report that found lapses on part of the officials. The
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INDIA
PM Modi Silence Manipur, A reminder of ‘Rashtra Chetna’ that excludes people: New Manipur MP Prof Akoijam in Lok Sabha
“India was a mute spectator…”, newly elected Congress MP from Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency Prof Angomcha Bimol Akoijam launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his
INDIA
“Judiciary should be free of Political Biases…” Mamata Banerjee appeals before the CJI and top legal luminaries
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday in a subtle messaging, appealed before the Chief Justice of India and judges of top courts that judiciary should be free from
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INDIA
"People's Justice...": TMC Mahua Moitra takes oath at the 18th Lok Sabha
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra took oath for the 18th Lok Sabha on Tuesday as opposition leaders called her ‘comeback’ as “people’s justice”. The two-time Krishnanagar MP was
DELHI
With Constitution in hand Rahul Gandhi takes oath as MP for the fourth term, amidst chants of “Bharat Jodo”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took oath as Member of Parliament of the 18th Lok Sabha on Tuesday amidst chants of “jodo jodo Bharat jodo” raised by the Congress MPs. The
BENGAL
CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, warns of nationwide protest if India proceeds talks with Bangladesh over Teesta and Farakka without consulting Bengal
“The interest of people in West Bengal is paramount…”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken strong objection to media reports indicating that PM Narendra Modi’s Government has taken
DELHI
PM Modi takes oath as MP, says “consensus is essential…”; Stronger Opposition walks into Parliament showing the Constitution Book to ‘humbled’ BJP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as a Member of Parliament on Monday for the third consecutive time with the commencement of the 18th Lok Sabha, the first session after
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INDIA
“When I faced abuse day after day…You were my refuge…” Rahul Gandhi writes emotional Thank You note for people of Wayanad
“When I faced abuse day after day, your unconditional love protected me”, Congress leader and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi wrote an emotion parting note to the people of Waynad,
INDIA
Under Fire, Modi Government Changed NTA Boss But Student Agony Continues As Govt Postponed NEET-PG Exams, Hours Before Scheduled
Under fire, the Centre on Saturday has removed the National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General amidst the ongoing NEET, UGC-NET row. DG Subodh Kumar has been replaced with 1985 batch
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“An equal citizen but denied equal opportunities”, a disabled aspirant promises like a ‘woman in revolt’ to become a teacher in life with or without UGC NET
“I am not giving up on my ambition of becoming a teacher but I may give up on NET”, 25-year-old Kavya Mukhija is in distress after the Ministry of Education,
BENGAL
“Defer Implementation” CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi urging fresh deliberations on new criminal laws by “newly elected parliament”- where BJP is now weaker than before
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the impending implementation of new criminal laws replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), calling for
BENGAL
“I am denied access to my son who is alive…”: Mother of co-pilot whom Railways had claimed dead; Questions galore before the Railways after fake FIR over Bengal train accident
“I have been dying to see my son but they aren’t allowing”, Draupadi Debi, mother of Manu Kumar, the co-pilot of the freight train that had rammed into Kanchanjunga Express
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“My daughter was made to sign on blank paper by Railway Police…”, Passenger whose complaint led to FIR against Goods Train deceased pilot denies lodging any complaint ever
Hours after GRP of Indian Railways registered a FIR on the basis of a complaint forwarded by ‘Railway official’ and lodged by a passenger against the Loco Pilot and Co
INDIA
“Its no more a one man rule at the centre…” Sharad Pawar aims for Maharastra Assembly Polls, urges people power to ‘humble’ BJP down further
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday took a subtle jibe at the Narendra Modi government at the Centre reminding BJP of a coalition government and not Modi government with
INDIA
TMC Abhishek Banerjee is taking a short break from ‘organisation’… Know why
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and re-elected member of parliament Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday announced of taking a ‘short hiatus’ from ‘the organisation’ and political activities owing to medical reasons.
INDIA
Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir kills 9 pilgrims, over 30 injured
At least nine people killed, more than thirty injured after a bus carrying pilgrims came under terrorist attack and then plunged into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Raesi on
INDIA
NDA 3.0: Modi as PM, 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 MoS (ind), 36 MoS; Swearing-in Ceremony attended by Foreign Dignitaries, Indian dignitaries, Celebrities, 9k crowd and Kharge as lone opposition leader
Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term on Sunday, matching the feat of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, as the massive
INDIA
“INDIA didn’t stake claim today but that doesn’t mean we won’t tomorrow…” Mamata Banerjee warns anything can happen soon to an “illegal and unstable” Modi Govt
“Narendra Modi should have allowed someone else to become the Prime Minister”, hours before the swearing-in ceremony, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lashed out and mocked the BJP
BENGAL
“The exit poll numbers are a sham”, Mamata Banerjee exudes confidence in SP, TMC, RJD, DMK but stays silent on Congress
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the exit poll predictions for Bengal, calling them vague, fake and “manufactured with motive”. The exit polls, most of them have given
BENGAL
Kolkata: One City, Two Roadshows And The ‘Mamata-Modi’ Face-off
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a roadshow in Kolkata on Tuesday, his first ever in the past ten years. The roadshow will happen in the northern part
INDIA
“My Priority Is Relief…’’: Mamata Banerjee To Skip INDIA Bloc Meeting On June 1
“Narendra Modi isn’t coming back to power”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted confidence and claimed that the INDIA alliance has already called a meeting on June
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INDIA
Calcutta High Court Cancels OBC Certificates Issued By West Bengal Govt Since 2010, More Than 5 Lakh May get Affected; Mamata Banerjee says “Won’t Accept”
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday cancelled all Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates issued in West Bengal after 2010 calling them "illegal". This, the division bench of the High Court,
INDIA
Why Durgotsav and not Durga Puja, asks Himanta Biswa Sarma; BJP is thus anti Bengal, responds TMC
Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lashed out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on Durga Puja, considered to be the biggest festival in the state. Saarma, who
INDIA
“Sandeshkhali was Plan A of BJP and Plan B is to stoke riots in Bengal”, Mamata Banerjee promises to visit Sandeshkhali after…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday unleashed a scathing attack on Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) over the Sandeshkhali issue, reiterating that the public uproar and allegation of rapes
INDIA
“Lord Jagannath is bhakt of Modi”: Sambit Patra courts controversy, calls the remark a “slip of tongue”; Opposition lashes out at BJP for insulting the God
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) contesting candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency, Sambit Patra, has landed himself and the party in the middle of a controversy for what he later clarified
INDIA
“Women are not Victims, We are Warriors”, Kalpana Soren recalls her phone call with Mamata Banerjee
“I asked her if I too could call her Didi…”, Kalpana Soren recalled her conversation with Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, in middle of an interview on Thursday. Wife
INDIA
“BJP may remove idols and stage attack on temples to stoke riots in Bengal”, claims Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday has cast aspersions that Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has diabolical plans to create communal riots in the state amidst the ongoing elections.
INDIA
Arvind Kejriwal Granted Interim Bail till June 1, No Restrictions on his Campaigning; Opposition and AAP Hail it as Victory of Truth
In a major relief, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court of India on Friday, fifty days since he was arrested on March
POLITICS
Haryana Political Crisis: 3 Ind MLAs withdraw support reducing BJP government to below majority ahead of Lok Sabha elections
In a major twist, three of the five Independent MLAs supporting the BJP government in Haryana, have withdrawn their support on Tuesday evening, reducing the Nayab Singh Saini government lose
INDIA
“Make EC accountable…” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge writes to INDIA opposition parties over discrepancies in the voter turnout data of Phase 1 & 2
Congress President and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday has written to all opposition leaders under INDIA alliance bloc over the “discrepancy” in the voter turn out
INDIA
Woman alleges ‘molestation’ against Bengal Governor; TMC says sanctity of Raj Bhavan tarnished, Bose calls it “engineered narrative”
West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose has been accused of ‘molestation’ and ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by a lady associated with the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, on Thursday. A complaint has
INDIA
"There are apprehensions…”, Mamata Banerjee questions delay in ECI releasing the final poll figures with a discrepancy of over 5%
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday raised apprehensions over the neutrality of the poll panel after Election Commission of India (ECI) finally released the voter turn out figures
BENGAL
A BJP ‘gaddar’ wanted to kill Abhishek Banerjee but we thwarted…,claims Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a shocking claim, on Tuesday alleged that a Bharatiya Janata Party leader had been after her nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s life,
POLITICS
Manipur tops the India chapter of the US Human Rights Violation report; report also cites harassment of media and minorities
The Manipur violence has topped in the India chapter of the United State Department’s annual report on Human Rights violations. “The outbreak of ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei
BENGAL
Man with alleged links to 26/11 Mumbai attacks, arrested by Kolkata Police for trying to plot attack on Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata Police Special Task Force and the detective department have arrested a man named Rajaram Rege from Mumbai on Monday for purportedly hatching a conspiracy to target Trinamool National General
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“They can even kill…” Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP hatching conspiracy against her and Abhishek Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has levelled serious allegations against Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Sunday, claiming the saffron party had been hatching a conspiracy to target her and
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INDIA
“Unethical and Illegal…”, Mamata Banerjee objects to Doordarshan changing its logo to saffron, calls it violation of model code of conduct
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly objected to the change in colour of the logo of Doordarshan News, the national public broadcaster to saffron, calling it “illegal” and
INDIA
“Have tea with Gou Mutra…” Mamata Banerjee warns against UCC, calls Lok Sabha Election 2024 a fight for India’s freedom
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday lashed out at the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) over their election manifesto mentioning the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and
POLITICS
Protests follow the fresh killings in Manipur Kangpokpi; Bodies demand postponement of Elections
Tension prevailed along with an eerie silence in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, a day after violence claimed two lives in Phailengmol, the fringe areas of the foothills bordering Imphal East on
INDIA
“Minions from IT…”, TMC claims Abhishek Banerjee’s chopper raided by Income Tax and found nothing
Chopper of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been raided by Income Tax officials on Sunday during the trial run at Behala flying club in Kolkata, claims TMC. This
POLITICS
Two killed in fresh violence in Manipur, days ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
In fresh violence, Two people were killed after clashes broke out between armed groups In Manipur’s East Imphal district, close to Kangpokpi. Two dismembered bodies have been recovered and the
INDIA
PM Modi Rakes Up ‘Mutton Mughal’ Storm; Opposition Calls It “Sick Mentality”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked opposition parties under INDIA bloc for being insensitive and disrespectful towards the sentiments of vegetarians during the month of ‘Sawan’, hinting at videos
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INDIA
Rameshwaram Cafe Blast Case: Accused Arrested From Digha But The Suspected ISIS Terrorists Had Stayed At A Hotel in Kolkata For A Day, A Month After The Blast
The two suspected ISIS terrorists, prime accused in the March 1 Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast had stayed at a humble hotel at Lenin Sarani in Kolkata for a day in
INDIA
“Win 420 and form a 420 Government”, Mamata Banerjee calls out PM Modi’s ‘Jumla’, dares if BJP will cross 200
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at BJP on Friday and threw an open dare if the saffron party will cross even 200, contrary to the claims and
INDIA
Two prime accused in Rameshwaram Cafe blast case arrested from Bengal by State Police along with Central Intelligence Agencies; war of words erupt after Amit Malviya called the state a safe heaven for terrorists.
In a major breakthrough in the Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast case, two absconding accused, considered to be the prime accused have been arrested on the intervening night of Friday by
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Mamata Banerjee: “Willing to give life but won’t let them divide India”, reiterates opposition to CAA, NRC and UCC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reiterated her opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and assured CAA, the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the Uniform
INDIA
TMC MP takes the name of Matua Guru during oath, VP Dhankar objects, asks her to take oath again as per the format. Abhishek Banerjee calls it insult to Matua and Bengal
Rajya Sabha oath taking ceremony has turned into a fresh flashpoint between Trinamool Congress and BJP after TMC member elect Mamata Bala Thakur on Wednesday was stopped from taking the
INDIA
“Democracy in Jail…” Mamata Banerjee vows to fight back as ‘Royal Bengal Tiger’, calls Modi’s guarantee is to put opposition in jail
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly threatening action against opposition leaders post June 4 results. The chief minister was
BENGAL
Did NIA Meet With BJP Leader Carrying Package During MCC…? TMC Abhishek Banerjee Draws Link Between Bhupatinagar Arrests And ‘A Cospiracy’
“Even we can arrest the BJP leaders”, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack at the Centre on Sunday after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two
INDIA
Lives Paralysed and Broken, Homeless Families Struggle To Restart From What The Bengal Tornado Has Left Behind
Dilip Adhikari, 48, was struggling to tie the black tarpaulin by the freshly inserted bamboo poles on the ground where the remains of the deadly tornado of last Sunday were
INDIA
ED says “no objection”, SC grants AAP MP Sanjay Singh bail in alleged PMLA case
In a surprise move, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has given “no objection” concession to arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s bail plea before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court on Tuesday has
INDIA
“Join BJP or else face ED arrest in one month”: AAP minister Atishi alleges, a day after Kejriwal sent to Tihar
A day after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to Judicial custody for 15 days, another Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and senior minister in Kejriwal's cabinet, Atishi has
BENGAL
CAA ‘Jumla’: Bengal BJP Contesting Candidate, Too, Caught In Maze Of Documents
“They have fooled us and we have allowed them to…” said Biswajit Bain, one of the Matuas in West Bengal’s Bongaon in North 24 Paraganas district, three weeks after CAA
INDIA
“Forget 400, they won’t cross…” This is what Mamata Banerjee predicts for BJP in Lok Sabha battle 2024
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on BJP on Sunday over the alleged misuse of central agencies against the opposition parties and questioned if that reflects
INDIA
4 Dead, Several Injured As Season’s First Norwester Wreaks Havoc in Jalpaiguri, Bengal
At least four dead and many injured after a sudden norwester had hit several parts of Jalpaiguri district in the Northern part of West Bengal on Sunday afternoon. Videos that
INDIA
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters into day 15; Protest march next to border to highlight how much “land Ladakh has lost to China and corporates”
Educational reformist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is unfazed by no response from the Central government, even as his 21-day fast entered into the 15th day on Wednesday. He has
INDIA
Over Rs 900 Crore Electoral Bonds Purchased By Pharmaceutical and Health Care Firms Including Those Under The Scanner
The Electoral Bond revelations have exposed at least 35 pharmaceutical companies and at least two healthcare companies have donated more than Rs 900 crores to political parties in the form
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POLITICS
The CAA Debate: Quest for citizenship Vs the struggle for documents for the Matuas
Renu Sarkar, 80, had come down to offer prayers at the ‘Harichand Thakur’ temple on a sultry Tuesday afternoon. She is a Matua, one of the close to three crore
BENGAL
"Ghor Paap..." PM Modi meets with Sandeshkhali women, slams TMC for "shielding Shahjahan"
Reiterating his “400 paar” stance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed the Opposition INDIA alliance over the “Modi ka parivaar” feud while addressing a public gathering at Barasat in
BENGAL
“The mothers and the sisters of Bengal are members of Modi’s family”: PM Modi lashes out at the INDIA Alliance over the “Modi ka Paariwaar” feud
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with women from Sandeshkhali, including complainants who have alleged sexual harassment and outraging of their modesty at the hands of, now-arrested and suspended
INDIA
Ration distribution bags with Modi’s picture: FCI to spend more than Rs 15 crore in 5 states only; whopping hundreds of crores when implemented in all States and UTs
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, more than Rs 15 crores will be spent by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the procurement of customised bags with PM Narendra
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TMC MLA Tapas Roy Quits Party & Post Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls; Switch Likely & Soon
Trinamool Congress MLA from Baranagar in North 24 Paraganas has resigned from the party alleging “step brotherly” treatment to him since the raids at his residence by the Enforcement Directorate
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Bhojpuri Singer Pawan Singh Withdraws From Asansol Poll Race Following Social Media Backlash, Hours After BJP Announced His Name; TMC Calls Out BJP “Anti Bengali, Anti Women”
His name was announced by Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Saturday as their candidate from the Asansol LokSabha constituency in West Bengal but the Bhojpuri singer-turned-actor Pawan Singh has decided
INDIA
“I accept TMC’s challenge” Justice Abhijit Ganguly, one who ordered CBI probe into alleged graft against Mamata Govt, is set to resign on Tuesday; his next move “coming soon…”
“I will resign as a Judge…”, days ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Abhijit Ganguly, the one who had ordered CBI probe into the alleged
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43 Killed, Many Injured In Fire At A Commercial Building In Dhaka, Bangladesh
At least 43 people were killed and scores injured in one of the deadliest fire tragedies at a multi-storied commercial building in Dhaka, Bangladesh late on Thursday night. According to
BENGAL
“I don’t consciously support any wrong…” Mamata Banerjee rejects the ‘newfound’ comparison between Sandeshkhali and Nandigram
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday rubbished comparisons between the 2007 Nandigram movement, the 2006 Singur uprising with the Sandeshkhali protests that erupted in the little island in
INDIA
13,167 Police Personnel posts vacant in Delhi Police, reveals RTI
More than thirteen thousand posts of police personnel vacant in Delhi Police, revealed a RTI response. According to a response to a Right to Information query filed by activist Ajay
POLITICS
Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha Election: BJP wins 8, one extra out of cross-voting while Samajwadi Party bags 2
In what may appear as a major setback for Akhilesh Yadav ahead of Lok Sabha elections, 7 Samajwadi Party MLAs on Tuesday cross-voted for BJP along with one MLA of
INDIA
Congress in power with majority But BJP wins sole Himachal Rajya Sabha seat, courtesy cross-voting; BJP demands CM Sukhu's resignation
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday clinched the only Rajya Sabha seat in the Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh, defying the number arithmetic. BJP even after being deficient in strength, managed
BENGAL
Modi on March 8, Mamata on March 10; TMC plans Brigade Rally As Politics Heats Up Ahead Of 2024 Battle
Trinamool Congress has announced on Sunday their plans for a mega show of strength at the historic Brigade ground in Kolkata on March 10, two days after PM Modi’s third
INDIA
Sandeshkhali: Another TMC leader, accused of land grabs, arrested by Police
TMC leader Ajit Maity from Sandeshkhali has been arrested by Bengal police on Monday, after detaining him on Sunday evening. Maity has been accused of illegal land grabs. In over
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New Criminal Laws that replace the IPC to come into effect from July 1
The Union Government on Saturday announced that the three new criminal laws that are set to replace the Indian Penal Code, will come into effect from July 1. Union
BENGAL
‘Khalistani’ Remark Row, FIR Registered Against BJP Leaders And Workers; Sikh Community Protest Continues
An FIR has been registered on Friday by the Kolkata police over the ‘Khalistani’ remark row against ‘unidentified’ Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leaders and workers, as protests led by the
INDIA
Lok Sabha 2024: Trinamool Congress to Contest in Uttar Pradesh
Trinamool Congress (TMC) will contest in a Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, the decision has been arrived at after consulting with Samajwadi Party, claim sources. While the INDIA alliance
INDIA
Manipur High Court modifies the 2023 order that allowed inclusion of Meiteis in the ST list
The Manipur High Court on Wednesday has tweaked its order given last year on March 27 2023, directing the inclusion of the Meitei community in the list of the Scheduled
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SC declares AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar the rightful Chandigarh mayor; Kejriwal hails the verdict, calls it first victory of INDIA bloc
In a big blow to Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared the Aam Aadmi Party-Congress combined candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the rightful winner of the Mayor’s
INDIA
Sandeshkhali News: SC stays Parliament Privilege committee summons against Bengal Chief Secy, DGP & other officials; TMC says the world has seen the ‘drama’ of BJP State President
The Supreme Court on Monday has stayed further proceedings on a breach of privilege notice issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat to West Bengal Chief Secretary, DGP and other senior
INDIA
After Selfie Points In Railway Stations, RTI Reveals FCI’s Plans To Distribute Free Ration In Bags Featuring PM Modi At the Cost Of Crores Of Public Money
After the ‘Selfie Point’ controversy, on similar lines, another RTI response has exposed plans of the Central Government to use PM Narendra Modi’s picture on ration bags for branding ahead
INDIA
“I can arrest the ‘Gaddar’ too…”, Mamata Banerjee assures redressal and justice to Sandeshkhali but blames BJP for the trouble
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday while assuring redressal to the aggrieved villagers of trouble hit Sandeshkhali, she also blamed the BJP for fomenting tension and trying to
INDIA
“No Bad Blood”, AAP & Congress Seal The Deal; Gatbandhan’ in Delhi But Solo in Punjab
Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have reached a consensus over seat sharing for the Lok Sabha elections ahead, claimed sources. While in Delhi the two parties have agreed to go
BENGAL
Sandeshkhali: One Of The Prime Accused Arrested; Bengal DGP Assures Not To Spare Anyone
“We will spare no one…”, Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar on Saturday assured that the aggrieved villagers of Sandeshkhali who had erupted in anger last week, over what they alleged, years
INDIA
Fresh Violence At Churachandpur in Manipur On Thursday Night; Two Dead, Dozens Injured and Internet Suspended
At least two people killed and scores injured after fresh violence erupted at Churachandpur in Manipur on Thursday evening. Angry mob attacked the office of SP, DC and other government
INDIA
TMC MP Dev and Ex-MP Mahua Moitra Summoned By ED For Questioning
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former TMC MP Mahua Moitra, sitting MP Dipak Adhikari, aka Dev and leader Mukul Roy to the Delhi office in connection with three separate cases.
INDIA
Sandeshkhali Reaches Parliament, Privileges Committee Summons Bengal Top Cops; TMC Calls Out Sukanta Mazumdar’s ‘Fall’ A Drama and PR Stunt
The Privileges and Ethics committee of the Lok Sabha on Thursday has summoned senior police officers of Bengal over a complaint filed by BJP MP and Bengal state president Dr
INDIA
“People may have genuine complaints…”: Mamata Banerjee blames RSS hand behind Sandeshkhali unrest; assures thorough investigation into all allegations
“I will never support injustice…” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee broke her silence on Sandeshkhali but also accused political parties of trying to foment trouble in the village for
INDIA
“No absolute exemptions…” Electoral Bonds Scheme ‘Unconstitutional’, Supreme Court Strikes Down Anonymous Donations
Supreme Court on Thursday has struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme, that allowed political parties to receive donation from anonymous sources, and called it unconstitutional. The five-judge Constitution Bench headed
INDIA
Cannot treat our ‘annadatas’ like criminals: Bharat Ratna awardee MS Swaminathan's daughter after Haryana police action against Farmer protest
“They are not criminals…” Madhura Swaminathan, daughter of Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan took the Internet by storm on Wednesday with her sharp commentary on Delhi and Haryana police’s massive bandobast
INDIA
“I Stand By Our Farmers”, Mamata Banerjee Calls Out BJP’s ‘Inflated Ego’, condemns Haryana Police Using Force To Stall ‘Delhi Chalo’ March
“Futile PR stunts, exposes the illusion of Viksit Bharat…” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, condemning the use of force by BJP
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Exclusive: “Ceasefire…”, Know Why Yogendra Yadav Came And Met Mamata Banerjee In Middle Of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
Political activist Yogendra Yadav, who has been accompanying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, took a break from the rally for a day and dropped by
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi Echos Mamata Banerjee, Demands Release Of Central Funds For Bengal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over stalling of the release of funds to the state of West Bengal, highlighting the “distress”
INDIA
Journalist Sagarika Ghose is TMC’s surprise pick for Rajya Sabha; Netizens remind her “never say never”
The Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced four candidates to Rajya Sabha among which Delhi based journalist Sagarika Ghose was a surprise nomination to the Upper House, and that the took
BENGAL
8 arrested Over Sandeshkhali Violence, Internet Suspended & Section 144 Imposed After 3 Days Of Unrest
Eight people have been arrested, including former CPIM MLA Nirapada Haldar on Friday in connection with the arson and violence that rocked Sandeshkhali in North 24 Paraganas district. The violence
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee Government Announces Slew Of Schemes in Bengal Budget 2024, Calls It ‘D’ for Development And Not Dole
Bengal government has proposed slew of social security schemes, enhanced the financial assistance in existing schemes in the state budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Ahead of Lok Sabha elections,
INDIA
“Our PM isn’t born OBC…” Rahul Gandhi calls out Narendra Modi’s caste, BJP hits back
In a startling claim, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that PM Narendra Modi doesn’t belong to the Other Backward Caste(OBC), calling his self-proclamation of being an OBC Prime
INDIA
After Border Fencing, Modi Government Decides To Scrap Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar
In the backdrop of Manipur violence, the Modi government has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday.
INDIA
Season Of Phone Calls Is Back, But Who Called TMC MP Dev?
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament and a noted actor in Bengali film industry, Dipak Adhikari popularly known as Dev has resigned from three government committees in his Lok Sabha constituency
BENGAL
Mamata Banerjee to skip One Nation One Election meeting, cancels her Delhi visit at the last minute
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is to skip the meeting on the One Nation One Election in New Delhi on Tuesday citing the impending state budget on February 8
INDIA
Congress debunks rumoured attack on Rahul Gandhi’s car; Windshield shatters under pressure
A minor incident led to a massive confusion. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s car encountered human pressure, overwhelmingly on the back windshield leading to it’s collapse, as he resumed his
INDIA
“Will retire if JD(U) gets more than…” Strategist Prashant Kishor’s open dare to Nitish Kumar after his latest flip-flop, calls him ‘paltumaar’
“Paltumaar ka Sardar” (king of flip-flops), reacted political strategist Prashant Kishor as Sunday witnessed yet another shift of power in Bihar after Janta dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar dumped his
POLITICS
“Nitish Kumar murdered the Alliance…” Tejashwi Yadav vows ‘Khela Hobe’ in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
“The game is far from over,” former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his latest political switch to NDA dumping the RJD-Congress alliance and
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Resignation in the morning and sworn in by evening; Nitish Kumar goes back to NDA, taking the oath as CM of Bihar for the 9th time
JD(U) Chief Nitish Kumar who resigned as chief minister of Bihar on Sunday morning, took oath as the chief minister of Bihar once again, for a record ninth time by
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Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, eighth resignation in his Political career; Comeback to BJP NDA certain and swear in as CM for the ninth time, Congress Calls him chameleon
JDU Chief Nitish Kumar has resigned as Bihar Chief Minister after days of political speculation, finally severing his ties with the coalition government with RJD and Congress in Bihar. The
INDIA
“Clear dues or else…”, 7-Day Ultimatum By Mamata Banerjee To Centre Over Pending Funds
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given 7 day ultimatum to the Central Government to clear all dues related to several social security schemes including funds meant for the payment
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee fact-checks Rahul Gandhi, confirms no alliance in Bengal but Didi keeps door open for INDIA post-election
“No alliance in Bengal”, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday confirmed what was so far in the realms of speculations. Dismissing what senior Congress
INDIA
“I share very good terms with Mamata Banerjee…” Rahul Gandhi dismisses chinks in INDIA bloc, welcomes parties to join his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
Dismissing rumours of growing differences between Congress and Trinamool Congress, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that talks are on with Mamata Banerjee’s TMC over seat sharing for the state of
INDIA
“I have Himmat...but they are not letting me fight”, Mamata Banerjee names none but CPIM but says it all for Congress & INDIA alliance
“I have courage and thus I have taken out the harmony rally…” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit out at her arch-rival the Left and also questioned if
INDIA
“Agar woh khoon ka barish (bloodbath) le aye…” Away from Ayodhya, Mamata Banerjee blows the bugle for 2024 battle with her ‘communal harmony’ rally on the day Ram Mandir was inaugurated
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Temple and performed the consecration ceremony on Monday, some 1000 km away from Ayodhya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took out
INDIA
One Video Two Claims: Congress claims Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra Disrupted In Assam; BJP Claims Rahul Gandhi Lost His Cool To ‘Jai Sri Ram’ Slogans
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra bus came across a charged up situation with crowd carrying BJP flags and chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’ slogans in Assam’s Sonitpur district
INDIA
“My religion has not taught me to accept…” TMC Abhishek Banerjee rejects the idea of a place of worship that is built over dead bodies
Hours before Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya on January 22, Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee indicatively confirmed his rejection of the idea and the consecration ceremony calling the
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, seeks ‘Classical Language’ status for ‘Bengali’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urging him to include ‘Bengali’ as one of the classical languages of
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INDIA
Close to Rs 30 crore spent in 7 years after civil works at Kejriwal CM residence, reveals RTI
A RTI response has revealed that Delhi government has spent close to a whopping Rs 30 crore only after the civil works at the official residence of the Delhi CM
INDIA
“I believe in festivals that unite…” Mamata Banerjee calls Ram Mandir inauguration a ‘gimmick’ ahead of elections
Breaking her silence over the Ram mandir inauguration, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lashed out at BJP, calling the January 22 inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a
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“Naari Ka Samman”, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee welcomes SC verdict on Bilkis Bano
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the Supreme Court judgement setting aside the Gujarat government's remission to the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano rape case, calling it a
BENGAL
"If the party gives me any responsibility for 2024..." Abhishek Banerjee vows for an united TMC fight against BJP amidst speculations of internal rift
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday has rubbished rumors of internal rift within the party but, surprisingly, one who is the second in command and in-charge of
INDIA
Police complaint against Amit Malviya in Kolkata; BJP IT Chief accuses Mamata Banerjee of shielding criminals, TMC releases pictures of him and PM Modi along with BHU gangrape accused
Police complaint lodged against Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya on Sunday in Kolkata by Trinamool Congress minister Chandrima Bhattacharya over a social media post where Malviya
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Enforcement Directorate reacts on Sandeshkhali attack ahead of raiding TMC leader’s house, calls it an “intention to cause death”; 3 FIRs registered
In a strongly worded statement, the Enforcement Directorate reacted to the attack on the officials as the teams went to raid TMC leader Sahajahan Sheikh’s house at Sandeshkhali on Friday
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ED officials assaulted & stopped from conducting raids at TMC leader’s house in Bengal’s Sandeshkhali; Governor warns of stern action but TMC blames ‘provocation’
At least two senior Enforcement Directorate (ED) Officials have sustained grievous injuries after the central agency teams came under attack from an angry mob as they went to raid the
INDIA
“Power of advertisements enough…”, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi slams PM Modi over ongoing Manipur violence
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday over the 8-month-long violence in conflict-hit Manipur, questioning if the government’s indulgence in self-promotion and advertisements, is enough
INDIA
Fresh violence in Manipur; Forces ambushed in Moreh, Youth killed in Imphal West
Heavy gun fight ensued between security forces and armed militants at the border town of Moreh in Manipur on Saturday injuring at least two police commandos. “It was an ambush”, claimed
INDIA
“The logo resembles BJP symbol…”, Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi over Bengal’s pending dues
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday along with a delegation of nine TMC MPs over the state’s pending dues in several central-sponsored
INDIA
“December 31 or else it’s over…” Who set the tone at INDIA alliance meeting?
At the fourth INDIA alliance meeting in New Delhi, most of the leaders have voiced concerns over the delay in seat sharing understanding, claim sources. The seat-sharing issue is considered
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INDIA
BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh convicted of raping a minor in 2014, sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment
BJP MLA Ramdular Gond from Duddhi assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh has been convicted of raping a minor in 2014, sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment on Friday. He
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Derek O’Brien Suspended from winter session after showdown with chairman Dhankar; TMC MP demanded HM Amit Shah statement on Parliament security breach
TMC MP Derek O'Brien has been suspended from Rajya Sabha on Thursday for the remainder of the winter session following a showdown between him and Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar over Wednesday’s
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“A death sentence for idea of India…”: From Mehbooba Mufti to Omar Abdulla, who said what on SC judgement on Art 370; leaders claim to be under house arrest
“Lambi hai gham ki shaam, Magar shaam hi tou hai (the evening of sorrow could be long but it still is an evening)”, Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and
INDIA
"Naya Jammu Kashmir": PM Modi Hails SC Judgement Upholding Abrogation of Article 370, calls it a beacon of hope and a promise of a brighter future
Hailing the Supreme Court verdict upholding the constitutional validity of the abrogation of Article 370, as historic, Prime Minister Narendra has called it a "resounding declaration of hope, progress, and
INDIA
“J&K Didn't Retain Sovereignty When It Joined Union Of India”: SC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Abrogation Of Article 370, Directs To Conduct Assembly Elections by September 2024
The constitution bench of the Supreme Court led by CJI DY Chandrachud on Monday upheld the constitutional validity of the abrogation of Article 370 that allowed special status to Jammu
INDIA
“Live-in is a dangerous disease…” BJP MP wants law to ban it
“Live-in relationships are a dangerous disease” said BJP MP Dharambir Singh in Loksabha on Thursday while urging the Centre for a law to ban it. Dharambir Singh, an MP from
INDIA
“Rahul ji had called me…” Mamata Banerjee claims ‘all izz well’ with INDIA bloc
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed on Wednesday that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had called her two days back, inviting her to the opposition INDIA alliance meeting on December 6.
INDIA
“This hattrick has guaranteed a hattrick in 2024”: PM Modi after BJP’s landslide victory in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
After the massive victory in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blown the bugle for the 2024 general election, calling the mandate in state assembly election
INDIA
"Battle Of Ideology Will Continue": Rahul Gandhi after Congress got defeated in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh
“We humbly accept the mandate…” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote on ‘X’ after major election drubbing in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chattisgarh. The grand old party lost the election battle
INDIA
Exclusive: “Has Congress woken up…?” Congress calls for INDIA meeting after routing in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh; No clarity if parties will attend, inside details
While the counting is still on but the trends and margins have made it clear that Congress has been decimated in the Hindi heartland. While Congress claimed they have wrestled
INDIA
BJP set to script landslide victory in Madhya Pradesh, defeats anti incumbency; early trends indicate huge margin between BJP and Congress
Despite all the talks of anti-incumbency, BJP has scripted a landslide victory in Madhya Pradesh with early trends till 1 pm keeping the BJP more than double, ahead of Congress.
INDIA
Election Results 2023: BJP ahead in Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan; Congress ahead in Chattisgarh and Telangana, as per early trends
The early trends show BJP leading in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan while the Congress is leading in Telangana and Chhattisgarh. These are early trends and the counting process is
INDIA
Congress leader stands by TMC MP Mahua Moitra; Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to LS Speaker ahead of Ethics panel tabling report, calling ‘Expulsion an extremely serious punishment’
In what may lead to a stormy winter session, the Ethics Committee report proposing the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra from parliament over the alleged ‘cash for query’ controversy
INDIA
Multiple schools in Bengaluru received ‘hoax’ bomb threat, 5000 children evacuated; Police have launched multi-pronged investigation
More than 40 schools in Bengaluru had received bomb threats via email on Friday morning, forcing authorities to jump into action and initiate probe. They turned out to be hoax,
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Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over release of central funds under NHM
West Bengal Chief Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him for immediate release of funds under the National Health Mission. In her letter dated November
INDIA
Know how many women are contesting Telangana Polls; dismal women representation in State Assembly
The much touted ‘women's reservation bill’ ensuring minimum 33 per cent seats to women in the Lok Sabha and State assemblies, has been passed in Parliament but that is yet
INDIA
“Wherever the Paapi goes…”, After 'Panauti', Mamata Banerjee uses the 'Paapi' punch after India’s heartbreaking cricket World Cup loss
With months to go for the Lok Sabha battle in 2024, upping the ante, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has used the ‘Paapi’ (sinner) jibe for BJP following India’s loss
INDIA
Has Adani lost the same tender they won in 2022 in Bengal? Mamata Banerjee’s sudden announcement raises doubts
Thirteen months after handing over the Letter of Intent (LoI) for the Tajpur deep sea port project to Adani Port of businessman Gautam Adani, the Bengal government has publicly announced
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Congress’ 7 guarantees to Rajasthan, caste census part of their manifesto; Kharge calls BJP “jhoot ka saudagar”
Four days before Rajasthan goes to polling on November 25, the Congress party has released their poll manifesto with seven guarantees and also assured the much talked about caste census.
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“I wasn’t invited…”, says Kapil Dev the captain who led India to 1983 WC victory; Ranveer Singh, who played Kapil Dev on screen was invited
Former Indian Cricket team captain Kapil Dev has claimed that he wasn’t invited for the World Cup final match on Sunday between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium
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“No Alcohol, No Narcotics…”, Jadavpur University allows ICC World Cup Screening for Students but with conditions. Lessons Learnt?
The prestigious Jadavpur University in Kolkata has allowed screening of ICC Cricket World Cup for students inside the campus on Sunday but with strict conditions, violations of which may lead
BENGAL
“Indian cricket team practice jersey too is now saffron…”, Mamata Banerjee slams ‘saffronisation’ drive, says no to NaMoste!
Reiterating her apprehension of BJP attempting to saffronise every National institution, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out on Friday over the Indian Cricket Team having to don saffron jerseys
INDIA
Patlawadiya- A ‘thirsty’ village in Madhya Pradesh with two water tanks but not a drop to drink
About 46km away from the district headquarters Dhar, is Patlawadiya village which comes under the Sardarpur Assembly Constituency in Madhya Pradesh. This nondescript village has never featured in any of
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Mahua Moitra is victim of politics, if Ethics Committee wants a probe to prove criminality then why recommend her expulsion: TMC Abhishek Banerjee over alleged cash for query scam
In his first comments since the controversy broke out, TMC National General Secretary and party second in command Abhishek Banerjee has come in support of his party colleague MP Mahua
INDIA
“Proverbial Vastraharan…” Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker after walking out of Ethics Committee
“Filthy questions they were asking…”, TMC Member of Parliament Mahua Moira stormed out of the Ethics Committee hearing and later shot off a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla
INDIA
AAP minister raided by ED on a day Kejriwal skipped ED summon
Enforcement Directorate officials reached the residence of Delhi minister from Arvind Kejriwal’s cabinet, Raaj Kumar Anand early on Thursday morning, raids are currently underway for over several hours in connection
INDIA
“Double Standards…” TMC Mahua Moitra reminds Lok Sabha 'Ethics Committee' ethics in letting go BJP MP Ramesh Biduri accused of serious hate speech
TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra who is in the middle of the alleged “cash for query” controversy has confirmed her appearance before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee on November
INDIA
“No 1 Adani then No 2 Modi and then is Amit Shah”, Rahul Gandhi claims Modi is Adani’s employee after Apple’s “state sponsored attack” alert row
Sharpening his attack on Prime Minister Modi after Apple’s “state-sponsored attack” alert messages, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi claimed that those who have received such warning messages are all vocal against
INDIA
After a lull, killing returns in Manipur; Police officer shot dead in Moreh by militants, CM calls it “cold-blooded killing
A Police officer with Manipur Police was shot dead by suspected insurgents on Tuesday while he was overseeing the construction work of a helipad in Moreh. The news was confirmed
INDIA
“Govt attaches the highest importance…” Jaishankar assures the families of 8 Former Indian Navy men on death row in Qatar
In the eye of a political storm, S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister met with the family members of the eight former Navy personnel who have been sentenced to death
INDIA
PM Modi cancels his election campaign in Mizoram; Congress calls it fear of backlash of Manipur violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has canceled his planned trip to poll-bound Mizoram without giving any official reason. He was supposed to campaign at Mamit on October 30. Sources from the state unit
INDIA
Rabindranath Tagore’s honour but his name missing from memorial; Mamata Banerjee slams Modi government calls it “Narcissistic display of arrogance”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has come down heavily on the BJP led Central Government over the missing name of Rabindranath Tagore from his memorial plaques at the Viswa
INDIA
8 Navy Men Sentenced To Death In Qatar, Indian Government says ’Shocked’; Opposition says ’Shocked’ by Modi Government’s ‘Apathy’ For 15 Months
Eight retired veterans of the Indian Navy were arrested in Doha in August 2022. They were sentenced to death by the Qatar Court on October 26 this year, almost 15
INDIA
NTT Exclusive: “Rs 45k to Rs 5 cr in one year”…This is what ED claimed in it’s remand note on arrested Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick; Mystery grows over a ‘maroon diary’ seized by ED
In a significant development, West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick has been placed in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for ten days by a special court in Kolkata. The
BENGAL
After day long raids, Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick arrested by ED in connection with ‘ration scam’; “I am a victim of a deep conspiracy”, says minister
West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate early on Friday morning in connection with the alleged irregularities in ration distribution when he was the Food
BENGAL
“Another wicket down”, BJP Bengal MLA joins TMC
In another jolt to the saffron party, BJP Bengal MLA Harakali Protiher joined the Trinamool Congress on Thursday. He became the seventh MLA to defect to TMC since Bengal assembly
INDIA
Inscribe Rabindranath Tagore name on the plaque or else face protest, Mamata Banerjee warns after Shantiniketan ‘UNESCO’ plaque row
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given an ultimatum to Viswa Bharati University authorities to change the controversial plaque by Friday morning and include the name of Nobel laureate
INDIA
“People’s hearts are broken” RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat questions if Manipur violence was orchestrated by foreign hands to foster secessionist ideas
“How did the violence continue for so long?”, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has questioned if foreign hands had fostered the violence in Manipur to benefit from secessionist ideas. Speaking at
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Shadow of Manipur Violence on Mizoram Polls, CM Zoramthanga refuses to share stage with PM Modi
They are allies, but Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has refused to share a stage with PM Modi when he visits the poll bound North Eastern state of India, indicative of
INDIA
Make My Trip Ad Ahead of India-Pakistan Match Sparks Controversy; Netizens Call It Disgraceful
The popular travel website- Make My Trip has courted controversy with their newspaper ad ahead of the much anticipated India-Pakistan ICC World Cup 2023 match in Ahmedabad. Internet went abuzz
WORLD
Israel gives six hours to 1.1 million in North Gaza to vacate; UN fears for calamitous situation
Israel has given six hours to people living in Gaza Strip to evacuate on specified routes as condition expected to worsen over the weekend. Israel’s military has asked over 1.1 million
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“How many of you are Dalit or OBC?” Rahul Gandhi asks a room full of journalists
Senior Congress leader and member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi during a press conference in Delhi asked journalists how many reporters present inside the room were from the backward community while
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Mamata Banerjee Government moves to the SC, challenging Cal High Court's Kamduni verdict acquitting one of the convicts on death row; SC show causes acquitted convict
Bengal Government of Mamata Banerjee has moved to the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the Calcutta High Court order acquitting one of the three prime accused in the 2013 Kamduni
BENGAL
CBI raids Bengal minister and multiple places in connection with ‘recruitment scam’
Officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reached the residence of Bengal minister from Mamata Banerjee's cabinet and Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Firhad Hakim at around 9am on
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘dharna’ for stalled central funds enters the 3rd day, dares Governor to meet him in Kolkata or warns that his protest will continue
“If the Governor thinks he will return to Kolkata after Puja, I will stay put here through the Durga Puja festival. Take your time, no problem,” TMC National General Secretary
INDIA
I wish the judges of Cal HC were women, the verdict is bad law : 'Kamduni' Mother pledges to fight it out
“My daughter would have been 31 this year but she was killed ten years back. And ten years later, since her brutal killing, she has been killed once again today…but
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh arrested by ED, Opposition says BJP is desperate to weaken INDIA bloc
In yet another setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, the Enforcement Directorate has arrested its Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Singh, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged money
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PM-AWAS Yojna in Bengal: The Elusive Promise of Affordable Housing for Millions
"It is a crime to be born poor. The Central Government doesn't care for us. The thatched roof above our heads is leaking, and so are our hopes for a
INDIA
"Naari Shakti" in Bengal Crying 'MNREGA' Tears After BJP Blocked Funds For 100-Day Work
“Baba (son) please come and see my house”, Shefali Malik, 50, pleaded before us as we visited Dakshin Jhapra village in Howrah district. She is one of the many women
INDIA
ISKCON sends Rs 100 crore defamation notice to BJP Maneka Gandhi
Days after Maneka Gandhi called them the “biggest cheat in India”, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) sent a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to the BJP MP on
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“I am injured but not scared” told the 17 year old boy with more than 58 ‘pellet’ needles pierced into his skull and now undergoing surgery, allegedly fired by RAF during protest in Imphal, Manipur
“I will be fine, don’t worry about me and I am not scared, just injured”, these were the parting words of Soibam Uttam, 17, to his family while he was
INDIA
Centre moves senior police officer from Srinagar to Manipur in wake of fresh flare up
As fresh tensions have erupted in Manipur, plunging the state further into crisis, the Union Home Ministry has moved a senior police officer from Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal to the strife-torn
INDIA
“ISKCON is the biggest cheat in India, no one has sold as many cattle to the butchers as they did”, alleges BJP MP Maneka Gandhi
“Probably, no one has sold as many cattle to the butchers as ISKCON did”, BJP MP Maneka Gandhi has stoked a massive storm with her allegations, calling ISKCON the biggest
INDIA
"Look at those eyes, they won't let India live in peace", pictures and not police, confirmed two fathers in Manipur that their children are no more, 80 days after they went missing
“It was yesterday afternoon when the pictures came on my mobile, followed by phone calls and the undeniable truth was there in-front of our eyes, one we had known for
INDIA
Not an End of an Era but End of an Alliance; AIADMK calls off marriage with BJP in Tamil Nadu
Ending months of speculations, AIADMK on Monday announced to part ways with the BJP in Tamil Nadu, in what can be called a major jolt for the saffron party ahead
INDIA
BJP man caught on camera hitting an ‘injured’ Tribal man with slippers in MP
BJP Youth wing leader from Madhya Pradesh Jai Ganesh Dixit was caught on camera trashing an elderly tribal man with slippers. The video has gone viral drawing widespread criticism for
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Only 3 out of 90 secretaries in Modi government are OBC, Rahul Gandhi supports Women Reservation Bill but demands caste census; Amit Shah says nation is run by Government and not secretaries
“I stand to support the Women's Reservation Bill”, Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi began his speech in the parliament with this on Wednesday during the special session but soon
BENGAL
In a major crackdown on fake call centres, Kolkata Police Cyber Cell conducts raids in Lucknow and Kolkata, 6 arrested for duping Canadian citizen
In a major crackdown, the Kolkata Police Cyber Crime Department conducted a multi-city operation and arrested 6 people on Monday in connection with a fake call center that had duped
INDIA
Manipur and Nuh in UN Human Rights Commissioner’s speech, urges India to redouble efforts to protect rights of minorities
Days after India raised strong objection to observations made by the United Nations human rights experts panel on Manipur, the issue of violence in the North Eastern state is back
INDIA
Manipur: NTT Reports From Pallel Where The Cry Is "All My Bags Are Packed But Where To Go"
After a lull of two weeks fresh violence had erupted in Manipur this week. Two people have lost their lives on Friday as violence reached Pallel, a town next to
BENGAL
BJP lost Dhupguri seat to TMC, 8 straight losses by the saffron party in Bengal assembly by-elections since 2021
TMC has wrested the Dhupguri assembly seat from BJP in the by-election by over 4000 votes. The by-election at Dhupguri assembly constituency in Jalpaiguri district was necessitated due to the
BENGAL
“Poila Baisakh” will be observed as Bengal Foundation Day, resolution passed in Bengal Assembly; it’s a resolution and not a Bill that would need Governor assent
“We will observe Poila Baisakh, the first day of the Bengali calendar as the state foundation day with or without the approval of the governor” Mamata Banerjee, Bengal CM lashed
INDIA
Manipur crisis reaches UN, ahead of Delhi G20 human rights experts call out Govt of India response to Manipur violence “slow and inadequate”; India rejects reports and call it “presumptive & misleading”
The Manipur crisis has reached the United Nations with UN human rights experts expressing concern over serious “human rights violations, abuses including alleged acts of sexual violence, extrajudicial killings, home
INDIA
BRS K Kavitha writes to CMs & leaders demanding passage of Women’s Reservation Bill in parliament special session; TMC tells BJP “instead of beti bachao hoax, beti Sadan mein lao”
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha has shot off letters to political leaders, 47 parties and also Chief Ministers including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling for passage
INDIA
Last Kuki families “forcibly shifted” out of Imphal; Sources say orders given by Union Government, touchy ahead of G20 event
“We were sleeping when suddenly they came and asked us to leave with them. No questions were allowed, no answers given” said a 30 year old man from the Kuki
INDIA
Amitabha Bachchan is Bharat Ratna, people’s Bharat Ratna: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee questions why the legendary actor has been deprived of the honour
“Amitabh Bachchan is Bharat Ratna”, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday while raising the demand for the highest civilian honour for the legendary actor. Mamata Banerjee is in
INDIA
2 killed in less than 24 hours, as fresh violence erupts in Manipur
Two people killed and several others injured in two separate incidents of violence that erupted in a span of few hours on Tuesday, ending days of calm in Manipur. Gun
BENGAL
“My surname isn’t Modi…”: TMC Abhishek Banerjee evokes the surname debate while claiming he will neither abscond nor bow down before New Delhi
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has stoked the surname debate while suggesting that he is not an escapist. Lashing out at the Enforcement Directorate over raids at his
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“Waha nahi sign kar sakta…”, know how Neeraj Chopra won a billion hearts
A picture has taken the internet by storm. Golden boy Neeraj Chopra could be seen signing on the t-shirt of a lady. The moment presumably after the Indian javelin star
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“Will arrest Abhishek before Lok Sabha elections”, Mamata Banerjee claims to have received this message from ‘someone’
Days after the Enforcement Directorate raided TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s firm Leaps and Bounds, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday cast aspersions that he may get arrested ahead of
INDIA
Opposition India bloc likely to unveil their logo for 2024 Lok Sabha polls during the Mumbai meeting, claim sources
Opposition alliance INDIA could have a logo soon and if there comes a consensus then the logo could be unveiled during the Mumbai chapter of the opposition meeting slated to
BENGAL
Seven killed in blast at illegal fire cracker factory in Bengal; BJP demands NIA probe
At least seven people were killed and six others injured after a massive blast at an “illegal firecracker factory” in North 24 Paraganas's Duttapukur on Sunday, about 40 km away
INDIA
Man arrested by Kolkata Police STF for passing classified information to Pakistani agent
A suspected spy and an ISI agent has been arrested by Kolkata Police Special Task Force on Friday. Bhakt Banshi Jha, 36, has been arrested on chargers of passing classified
INDIA
Muzaffarnagar Viral Video: “Hit these Mohammedans harder…I was hit for one hour”, the Muslim boy opens up while the accused teacher stays in denial
“Hit these Mohammedans harder, the teacher told the students who kept bashing me for almost an hour”- these were the first words of the 8 year old muslim boy whose
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Days after raids, Leaps and Bounds lodged Police complaint against Enforcement Directorate over “unknown downloaded files”
Enforcement Directorate had raided the office premises of a company named Leaps and Bounds last Monday in connection with the ongoing probe into teacher recruitment scam. The Chief Operating Officer
INDIA
Abhishek Banerjee Vs Suvendu Adhikari: An evening on ‘X’ where Ex colleagues sparred to “prod conscious” and “stir conscience”
Ten tweets in six hours between two arch rivals had set the tone for a never seen before evening show on Wednesday evening, nothing short of a Bollywood potboiler with
INDIA
“Where is the guarantee that ED isn’t planting money or explosives”; Mamata Banerjee calls raids by ED in Bengal illegal and driven by political vendetta.
“The raids happening in Bengal are illegal and driven by a political vendetta”, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee lashed out at central agencies. This comes hours after Enforcement Directorate raided
BENGAL
"Governor is 100% responsible for Jadavpur University situation"; Minister statement sparks off protest, BJP MLAs stage walkout
The West Bengal Assembly erupted over protest leading to chaos over Jadavpur University student death issue after opposition BJP moved an adjournment motion. The motion was accepted by the speaker.
INDIA
“Modi Govt is there for another 6 months, don’t worry”; Mamata Banerjee urges Muslim minorities not to get divided and instigated for violence
“BJP hatao, India bachao”, upping the ante against BJP, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asserted that PM Modi Government is there for another 6 months and there after “there
INDIA
Manipur: 7 year old boy along with his mother and aunt were burnt alive in an ambulance- that case and 19 others go to CBI for probe
A seven year old boy along with his mother and aunt were burnt alive on June 4 at Iroisemba in Manipur’s West Imphal district, one of the many cases that
INDIA
After a two week lull violence returns to Manipur, 3 tribal men killed in a suspected ambush by “trained insurgents”
Three people killed in what is suspected to be a planned militant ambush in Manipur’s Ukhrul early on Friday morning, ending the two week lull of a relatively calm
INDIA
CCTV debate rages in Jadavpur University; NCPCR sought report from University over absence of CCTV inside hostel premises
National Commission for Protection of Child Rrights has sought an explanation from Jadavpur University over absence of CCTV cameras inside the premises of the hostel campus where a first-year student
INDIA
The teacher asked students to elect educated politicians but his company fired him for violating the “code of conduct”; Kejriwal asked what is his crime.
Karan Sangwan, the law teacher at the Unacademy online education technology firm has lost his job. Unacademy has fired him for violating “strict code of conduct”. His video had recently
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‘Why Is Remission Policy Being Selectively Applied to Bilkis Bano rapists?’ SC Asks Gujarat Government
The Supreme Court on Thursday has questioned the Gujarat Government over the premature release of the 11 criminals, convicted of raping Bilkis Bano and killing her family members during the
INDIA
In a first, BJP announced first list of candidates for Chattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, even before election dates are announced
The election dates aren’t announced as yet but BJP has released the first list of candidates for two states- Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, where elections are due this year. This
INDIA
“My lord, save our country,” Mamata Banerjee slams Centre’s decision to remove CJI from EC selection panel, questions if the BJP is aiming to replace Judiciary with a kangaroo court
“BJP has bowed down before anarchy”, in a scathing attack Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has questioned the intention behind the Centre’s decision to remove the Chief Justice Of India
INDIA
“They are playing with blood in Bengal”, PM Modi to TMC; Mamata reminds Manipur and tells PM “you first behave properly”
With months to go for the all important 2024 Lok Sabha election, the political tempers have already started soaring. First the no-confidence showdown and now a face off between PM
BENGAL
“I am not gay”: Deceased Jadavpur University student was heard screaming moments before his death, learnt police, claim sources
Death of Swapnadeep Kundu, student of Jadavpur University, is still shrouded in mystery. The first year Bengali department student wasn’t a boarder at the main hostel, yet he was staying
INDIA
Modi Govt wants to replace CJI with a cabinet minister in EC selection panel, bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
The government on Thursday introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha amidst protest from opposition that seeks to replace Chief Justice of India as one of the members of the
INDIA
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha; Congress calls it “tyranny of majority”
Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from the house on Thursday for alleged misconduct, in a first of an instance where a leader of the
INDIA
132 minutes of speech, less than 13 minutes on Manipur; PM Modi assures “India is with the people of Manipur”
Prime Minister Modi started speaking at 5.08pm on the floor of the Parliament on Thursday as a response to the no-confidence motion brought by Opposition India alliance. Opposition had been
INDIA
Mamata Banerjee calls out “tukde tukde BJP” for trying to divide Manipur and India; vows to oppose UCC
“They are breaking India, doing tukde tukde”, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched her attack on BJP yet again and equated them with the “tukde-tukde” analogy while alleging that the saffron
INDIA
Ahead of his crucial speech in parliament, 40 Manipur MLAs submit deputation to PM, demand disarmament & implementation of NRC
At least 40 MLAs from Manipur Legislative Assembly met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening in Delhi, ahead of the his speech in Parliament on the ongoing Manipur
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President’s Rule not fit for Manipur, Amit Shah explains what started the violence that has claimed “152 lives”
“I agree with the opposition that there has been violence and hatred in Manipur”, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah, one hour and seventeen minutes after he began his speech
INDIA
Bengali a must in schools in Bengal, decides Mamata Banerjee Govt
Bengal goes the Maharastra way. Mamata Banerjee Government in Bengal has been a strong advocate of regional language being taught and respected alongside others. The Bengal Government in a cabinet
INDIA
Setback for Kejriwal, Delhi Services Bills passed in Rajya Sabha amidst opposition protest
In a major setback to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, the much talked about Delhi Services Bill passed in Rajya Sabha on Monday through a voice vote. In favour of the
BENGAL
First a selfie from NYC and then a long post slamming ED; What is Abhishek Banerjee indicating ?
First a selfie and then a post in less than 24 hours! TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has slammed the Enforcement Directorate in a long social media post, without
INDIA
After 4 months, Rahul Gandhi to return to Parliament as MP on Monday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to return to parliament as a Member of Parliament on Monday. This after Lok Sabha Secretariat reinstated his membership following the Supreme Court
INDIA
Thursday’s violence in Manipur also witnessed arms loot, yet again; Nearly 4000 weapons have been looted so far since turmoil started in May
The violence that ensued on Thursday at Bishnupur in Manipur witnessed ugly clashes leading to injury of several people but worst was several arms and ammunition were looted by miscreants,
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Saffron is a colour of respect, BJP is using saffron to terrorise people & fan hatred, claims Mamata Banerjee
“Hatred constructs BJP’s dictionary”, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slammed the saffron party and claimed that BJP is trying to use the saffron colour to terrorise people. This comes in the
INDIA
Oppn INDIA knocks the doors of Rashtrapati Bhavan, seeks intervention of President Murmu into Manipur Crisis; Congress highlights silence of PM, TMC urges President to nominate two women to Rajya Sabha.
A delegation of opposition bloc INDIA met with President of India Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday, appealed for early resolve of the ongoing Manipur Crisis. 21 opposition party delegation went and
INDIA
“How dare you wear your clothes again”, the tribal survivor who was paraded naked, can’t forget these words.
“How dare you wear clothes again”- these words still echo in the heart of the twenty one year old woman who was paraded naked on May 4 in Kangpokpi district.
INDIA
Manipur Violence: Anti BJP slogans raised in Massive Protest Rally in Mizoram, CM and other parties join
Thousands of people participated in a demonstration rally in the capital city of Aizawl, Mizoram, on Tuesday as a mark of protest against human rights violations in strife torn Manipur.
INDIA
Opposition ‘INDIA’ Plans to Move No Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha, claim sources; PM Modi draws parallel of Opposition to Indian Mujahideen
In a first big move of united opposition under the alliance name Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), sources say, plans to move a no confidence motion against the BJP
INDIA
Caught in middle of gunfight while documenting plight of homeless women
On the second day in Manipur, team NTT travelled to the foothills of Leimakhong where hundreds of women had challenged the roadblock by Indian Army.
INDIA
Banks shut due to strike in Imphal, online banking impossible due to internet suspension
Banks in Imphal are shut today, owing to a strike called for 5 days, starting today. The strike was called as a result of yesterday's violence that claimed two lives,
INDIA
Clashes & Confrontation lasted till late on Thursday in Imphal
The violence that started on Thursday evening in Imphal, continued till post midnight. Protesters had challenged the forces after deaths were
INDIA
Manipur : NTT from ground zero
The turmoil in Manipur is on for close to two months now and the violence hasn't abated as yet. The conflict and clashes have claimed several lives already,
INDIA
Team NTT From Ground Zero
Team NTT has reached Manipur and will be reporting from ground zero. Stay tuned for more updates.