West Bengal: News
Cyclone Arnab stationary after landfall; heavy rain in Andhra, Odisha
The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab over west central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast has remained stationary during the past three hours after making landfall early Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone Arnab: 'Very severe' storm nears Odisha, Andhra coast
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal.
All decisions unanimous, ECI tells Supreme Court amid SIR row
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, defending its decision-making process.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast turbulent weather across several Indian states from Monday, October 26. A cyclonic storm is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
IMD warns of heavy, very heavy rainfall in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states.
'Ramayana' declared tax-free in Bengal: What it means
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that the upcoming film Ramayana will be made tax-free in the state.
After ditching Mamata, Yusuf Pathan gets contested land from Gujarat
The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a disputed 978-square-meter Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) plot of land to former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan, two months after he quit the TMC.
70L voters deleted without explanation during SIR: Economist Surjit Bhalla
Economist Surjit Bhalla has estimated that around 70 lakh eligible voters were deleted without explanation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses blame narrow gates, no lighting
A stampede-like situation at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on Saptami evening left at least 19 dead and around 25 injured (with some reports claiming the injured numbered 35).
'Will SC tell Modi same thing?': Dipke's jibe at CJI
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has questioned Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over his recent remarks on law and order not being the court's domain.
'Buy biryani from Hindu-owned shops': Posters spark row in Siliguri
Posters asking people to buy meat and biryani from Hindu-owned shops have appeared in Siliguri, West Bengal.
Peaceful protests can't be a criminal offense: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that peaceful protests cannot be considered criminal offenses simply because they are unwelcome to those in authority.
West Bengal bypolls: BJP's Hasi Rani Rath wins Nandigram
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a massive victory in the West Bengal by-elections.
Assembly bypolls: BJP leads Bengal, TVK leads in Tamil Nadu
Counting of votes for by-elections to five Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry is underway. The results are expected soon.
Counting of votes underway for bypolls in 5 assembly constituencies
Counting of votes for by-elections in five assembly constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry is underway. The bypolls were also held for a Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
'Can't restore voters': Bengal tribunals flag issues with ECI's portal
Judges of over a dozen appellate tribunals in West Bengal have raised concerns about the Election Commission's online system for handling appeals under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
West Bengal: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained during bypolls
Humayun Kabir, the chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and an MLA, was briefly detained by the Rejinagar Police in Murshidabad on Tuesday.
Bypolls in 5 Assembly seats, 1 Lok Sabha constituency underway
Polling is underway for by-elections to five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.
Ex-TMC MP Koel Mallick becomes BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate
Bengali actor Koel Mallick (real name Rukmini Mallick) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.
SC refuses to suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court has refused to pass any interim order to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations that he took decisions unilaterally in the Election Commission of India (ECI) without consensus from the two other Election Commissioners.
IMD predicts rain in east, northeast, southern India today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted varied weather conditions across India on Monday.
ECI orders special drive for left-out voters in 20 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed a special drive to enroll eligible voters who were left out during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Odisha CEO, who oversaw SIR, applies for voluntary retirement
R Santhana Gopalan, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, who oversaw the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state, has applied for voluntary retirement, with around 18 months of service left.
5 kachori variations you must try
Kachori is a popular Indian snack, loved for its crispy texture and spicy fillings. It is often eaten as breakfast or a light meal.
Resolve TMC symbol dispute in 4 months: SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to resolve the election symbol dispute of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) within four months.
States seek 10,000 more e-buses under PM e-DRIVE scheme
Several Indian states have requested an additional 10,000+ electric buses under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme.
111 lawmakers switched parties since 2022: Report
Between 2022 and 2026, a total of 111 sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) changed their political affiliations.
Bengal: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car attacked in Hooghly district
In West Bengal's Hooghly district on Saturday, a mob attacked the car of MLA Kunal Ghosh of the Mamata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bengal: TMC leader Ajit Maity arrested for extortion
Ajit Maity, a leader of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, was arrested on Friday, The Hindu reported.
Fresh petition in SC seeks CEC's criminal prosecution, SIT probe
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Adani to invest over ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal
The Adani Group has announced an ambitious plan to invest over ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035.
BJP, Mamata react to report on 'dissent' within ECI
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned the opposition's claims that voter deletions helped the party win in West Bengal.
Outrage as report reveals dissent in ECI amid SIR deletions
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has come under fire from opposition leaders after an Indian Express investigation revealed that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Mahua Moitra moves Calcutta HC over egg-throwing incident
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Calcutta High Court, accusing the police of failing to act during an egg-throwing incident in her Krishnanagar constituency.
Rajya Sabha elections for 12 seats in Bengal, UP announced
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for biennial elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats.
Bengal SIR tribunals could take 12 years to clear appeals
The West Bengal voters, who were removed from the electoral rolls after special intensive revision (SIR), may not be able to vote for over a decade.
'It'll send powerful message': Rebel MP backs potential TMC-INC alliance
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh has backed a potential alliance between the TMC and the Indian National Congress (INC).
Mamata camp's candidate withdraws from Nandigram bypoll after meeting Suvendu
Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate belonging to the Mamata Banerjee faction, has withdrawn her nomination for the Nandigram assembly bypoll in yet another setback for the former chief minister.
Both TMC factions get new names, symbols
The Election Commission has allotted new names and symbols to two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
'Now party chori': Rahul Gandhi after ECI freezes TMC's name
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for freezing the Trinamool Congress's name and its "flowers and grass" symbol. The decision was taken for the upcoming October 6 bypolls in West Bengal.
'She used Inshallah': Row over Bengal IPS officer's transfer explained
IPS officer Bushra Bano was suddenly transferred from her post as Additional Superintendent of Police in Kharagpur, West Bengal, on Monday, just two-and-a-half months after taking charge.
Kusli: The stuffed savory pancake worth trying
Kusli, a traditional East Indian breakfast delicacy, is a must-try for street food lovers.