Kolkata: News
CJP protests: Centre deploys additional 2,000 CRPF personnel to Delhi
The central government has deployed 20 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to Delhi.
Madan Mitra, Mamata's trusted aide, joins rebel Trinamool camp
In a major setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader Madan Mitra, one of Mamata Banerjee's most trusted aides, has resigned and joined the rebel camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
Why exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen is returning to Kolkata
Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen will return to Kolkata on August 1 after nearly two decades.
'Admit leaving Congress was mistake': Congress invites Mamata to event
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar has invited Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee to the party's July 21 program in Kolkata.
'The Odyssey' craze: Indians queue up despite tickets crossing ₹3,000
Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, The Odyssey, is set to release on Friday.
Akshay Kumar 'concerned' about 'dear friend' Rajesh Sharma amid hospitalization
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has expressed his concern for his "dear friend" and co-star Rajesh Sharma, who was recently hospitalized in Kolkata after a health scare.
Rajesh Sharma 'much better now'; 'Fauzi' makers deny on-set incident
Bollywood actor Rajesh Sharma, who was recently hospitalized due to a suspected insect bite on the sets of Prabhas's Fauzi, is now reportedly in a stable condition.
'She can do whatever...': TMC after Mamata slaps party worker
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy has defended party chief Mamata Banerjee after a video of her slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata went viral.
Rajesh Sharma 'not yet out of danger' after insect bite
Renowned actor Rajesh Sharma is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata after suffering a suspected insect bite while shooting for an upcoming film, Fauzi, starring Prabhas at Ramoji Film City.
Rajesh Sharma's health scare on 'Fauzi' set: Body demands investigation
Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma's sudden health crisis has raised alarms in the film industry.
Rajesh Sharma hospitalized after serious insect bite on Prabhas's film
Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma was recently hospitalized at Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria in Kolkata, after he suffered a serious insect bite while shooting for a Prabhas-starrer at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.
'You will have to kill me': Mamata defies TMC rebels
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a defiant statement against the rebels of her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bengal: TMC state president resigns amid internal crisis
Chandrima Bhattacharya, the West Bengal president of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from all her party positions.
Start your day with Kolkata's famous puri aloo
Kolkata's streets are a paradise for food lovers, especially those who love vegetarian breakfasts.
20 injured after massive fire at refinery pipeline in Bengal
A massive fire broke out at a naphtha-carrying pipeline of the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on Tuesday.
Residential sales in India hit 3-year low: What's the reason?
India's residential real estate market has witnessed a major slump in the April-June quarter, with sales hitting their lowest level since January 2023.
Taratala warehouse collapse: FIR filed against ex-Kolkata mayor, 2 others
A complaint has been filed against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim and two ex-councilors, Anwar Khan and Shams Iqbal, in connection with a deadly under-construction warehouse collapse in Taratala.
BJP government selectively targeting Mamata's supporters: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government of selectively targeting legislators loyal to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Bengali film 'Pinjar' cracks global deal, girls' education initiative
The acclaimed Bengali film Pinjar, directed by Kolkata-based doctor and filmmaker Dr. Rudrajit Roy, has been acquired by Singapore's Hazelnut Media.
TMC v/s Bengal government after ISKCON replaces egg mid-day meal
Eggs will be replaced with paneer and rajma in mid-day meals once the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) takes over the midday meal program for around one lakh students in Kolkata.
3 killed, several trapped after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata
Three people were killed after an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
Bengal's Haldia Seaport becomes India's 41st immigration checkpoint
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated the Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration checkpoint.
'The Odyssey' v/s 'Spider-Man 4': Nolan's film wins IMAX round
Despite being shot and formatted for IMAX, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will not be released in India in this format.
Will Calcutta Stock Exchange make a comeback?
The West Bengal government has proposed a revival plan for the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), which has been dormant for over a decade.
₹3,000/month for jobless graduates in Bengal budget; who qualifies
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday presented the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government's first budget in the state Assembly.
Bengal likely to get 7-8 new ports bordering Bangladesh, Nepal
The Indian government is planning to set up seven to eight new international land ports in West Bengal, the Telegraph India reported. The move aims to facilitate trade and ease the movement of cargo and people with neighboring countries, Bangladesh and Nepal.
PM Modi commissions 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval ships at Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders is now a 'Navratna' company
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a leading defense public sector company, has been awarded the prestigious 'Navratna' status by the Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Finance.
Man with gun detained at airport, Abhishek Banerjee raises concern
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has raised serious security concerns after an alleged armed person was detained at Kolkata Airport on Friday night.
500 boats to mark International Day of Yoga on Hooghly
This International Day of Yoga, Kolkata is all set to make a splash with over 500 boats participating in a grand yoga session on the Hooghly River.
The ultimate besan cheela trail across India
A popular street breakfast option in India, besan cheela, is a savory pancake made from gram flour.
Abhishek Banerjee questioned by ED for over 11 hours
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for over 11 hours by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) on Monday.
TMC crisis deepens as rebel MPs claim additional strength
A group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has gone to Bhupender Yadav's residence in Delhi.
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks
An FIR has been lodged against Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee for making alleged inflammatory remarks during a political rally in March 2026.
TMC leader and Bidhannagar ex-mayor Sabyasachi Dutta arrested for extortion
Sabyasachi Dutta, a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA and ex-mayor of Bidhannagar, was arrested late on Monday night in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
What drew Jisshu Sengupta to ZEE5 thriller 'Brown'
Actor Jisshu Sengupta recently opened up about his role in the ZEE5 crime series Brown.
Recently-expelled TMC leader enters Assembly, claiming support of 50 MLAs
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a major internal crisis as expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed to have the support of over 50 MLAs, multiple reports said.
Ananya-Lakshya's 'Chand Mera Dil' struggles; collects ₹30cr in India
The romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, featuring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, has witnessed a significant drop in box office collections on its 11th day.
Mamata Banerjee defies police, says Kolkata sit-in will go ahead
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has announced her party's decision to go ahead with a planned sit-in in Kolkata on Tuesday despite the police denying permission for the protest.
Modi government lowers excise duty on petrol, diesel, ATF exports
The Indian government has announced a reduction in the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
Abhishek Banerjee suffered 'blood clots' after attack: Mamata Banerjee
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that her nephew and Trinamool Congress leader, Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked in Sonarpur. She said he suffered "blood clots" in his chest due to the assault.