West Bengal: News
12 Jun 2025
Kolkata PoliceClashes in Bengal over shop construction near temple; 40 arrested
As many as 40 people have been arrested in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, after violent clashes broke out between two groups reportedly over a land dispute.
12 Jun 2025
Agartala4 Railway officials suspended after allotting filthy train to jawans
Four Railway officials have been suspended after a train in deplorable condition was allotted to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who were on their way to Jammu for their Amarnath Yatra duty.
09 Jun 2025
FacebookWoman refuses to do porn; tortured by man, his mother
A 23-year-old woman was allegedly confined in a flat for six months and tortured by a man and his mother in West Bengal's Howrah district.
08 Jun 2025
KolkataBengal BJP accuses Mamata of 'appeasement politics'
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics, claiming she is trying to turn the state into a "Greater Bangladesh."
05 Jun 2025
Delhi UniversityMahua Moitra marries BJD leader Pinaki Misra in Germany
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra (50) has reportedly tied the knot with senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and four-time Puri MP, Pinaki Misra.
05 Jun 2025
IndiaBSF jawan abducted by Bangladeshis, released after few hours
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was reportedly abducted by Bangladeshi nationals in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Wednesday.
03 Jun 2025
DelhiWho is Wajahat Khan, man behind influencer Sharmistha Panoli's arrest?
Wajahat Khan, the man who filed a complaint against Instagram influencer Sharmistha Panoli, has now become the center of attention himself.
02 Jun 2025
GujaratGujarat, Kerala, Punjab, Bengal gear up for by-polls; check details
The Election Commission has announced bypolls for five assembly seats across four states—Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal.
02 Jun 2025
COVID-19COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported
India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.
31 May 2025
IndiaBengal man beheads sister-in-law, parades severed head before surrendering
In a shocking incident in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, a man beheaded his sister-in-law and walked the streets with her severed head.
30 May 2025
SikkimVehicle falls into Teesta River; 1 killed, BJP leader missing
A tragic accident occurred in Sikkim on Thursday night when a tourist vehicle veered off a sharp turn, plunging nearly 1,000 feet off a cliff into the swollen Teesta river.
29 May 2025
Abhishek Banerjee'Bring your teleprompter...': Mamata dares Modi to live TV debate
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a live television debate after he criticized her Trinamool Congress government, calling it "nirmam" and corrupt at an Alipurduar rally.
28 May 2025
KanpurPM to visit Sikkim, Bengal, Bihar, UP on May 29-30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day tour of four states starting Thursday.
28 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshRain expected in Mumbai, Odisha, Bengal; check full weather forecast
The southwest monsoon has hit India eight days early, bringing with it heavy rainfall across several regions.
26 May 2025
COVID-19India reports 1,009 active COVID-19 cases; Delhi logs 104
India has 1,009 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday morning, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said.
23 May 2025
India'Maa, I'm not…thief': Boy punished for stealing chips kills self
A 12-year-old boy in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district allegedly died by suicide after being publicly humiliated for stealing a packet of chips.
22 May 2025
KajolKajol visits Dakshineswar temple seeking blessings for upcoming film, 'Maa'
Bollywood actor Kajol recently visited Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple to seek blessings for her upcoming film, Maa.
21 May 2025
Border Security Force (BSF)'Local police inactive, local councilor directed attacks': Murshidabad violence report
The Calcutta High Court's fact-finding committee has submitted its report on the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad that took place in April.
21 May 2025
DelhiHeavy rain expected in 10+ states; check details
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Mumbai and West Bengal on Wednesday.
19 May 2025
The Kashmir Files'They're unaware': Vivek Agnihotri says Americans oblivious to Kashmir conflict
Acclaimed filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the man behind The Kashmir Files, recently spoke about how Americans are unaware of the Kashmir conflict.
19 May 2025
BengaluruIMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra, Goa, Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra on Monday.
18 May 2025
KolkataMumbai rains: IMD issues thunderstorm, rainfall warnings till June 21
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and several other parts of Maharashtra.
10 May 2025
Arijit SinghWest Bengal: Arijit Singh's restaurant offers meals at just ₹40!
Renowned singer Arijit Singh has given his hometown, Jiaganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal, a wonderful gift by opening a restaurant, Heshel.
04 May 2025
Border Security Force (BSF)Pak ranger detained; LoC sees biggest ceasefire violation night
The Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested a Pakistani Ranger along the international border in Rajasthan.
30 Apr 2025
Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee inaugurates Puri-like Jagannath Temple in Digha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated the Jagannath Dham temple in Digha, a popular tourist spot.
30 Apr 2025
KolkataFire breaks out at Kolkata hotel; 15 bodies recovered
A raging fire at Rituraj Hotel in central Kolkata has killed 15 people and injured another 13.
21 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Facing charge of encroaching...': SC on Bengal riots plea
The Supreme Court of India has addressed allegations of judicial overreach by some leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
18 Apr 2025
National Human Rights CommissionNHRC team in Malda to meet refugees from violence-hit Murshidabad
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team arrived in Malda district, West Bengal, on Friday to examine reports of human rights abuses in the wake of the violence in many districts over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
18 Apr 2025
Bangladesh'Focus on..': India schools Bangladesh over comments on Bengal violence
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected recent comments made by Bangladesh regarding the communal violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
18 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Ex-Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh (60) to marry party colleague
Former West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh will marry his party colleague on Friday, according to multiple reports.
17 Apr 2025
IndiaSC permits 'untainted' WB teachers to continue till new hiring
The SC has provided major relief to thousands of teachers in West Bengal.
16 Apr 2025
Bay of BengalIMD issues rain and thunderstorm alert for 5 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain in some parts of India. The forecast is based on the formation of five cyclonic circulations in the country.
15 Apr 2025
Mamata Banerjee'Don't need any demon': Mamata appeals for peace amid violence
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to the public to maintain peace amid the ongoing violence in the state, sparked by the Waqf Amendment Act.
14 Apr 2025
KolkataFresh violence in Bengal's South 24 Parganas over Waqf laws
Fresh violence has erupted in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over amendments to the Waqf laws, days after Murshidabad witnessed similar violent protests.
14 Apr 2025
Border Security Force (BSF)'Take Waqf properties, we'll gouge out eyes': TMC MP threatens
Murshidabad witnessed violent clashes over the Waqf Amendment Act during the weekend, claiming three lives and injuring several.
14 Apr 2025
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury'Mamata acts secular but...': Adhir Ranjan over Murshidabad violence
Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of "doing drama" over the recent violence in Murshidabad district.
13 Apr 2025
Amit ShahMurshidabad violence: 150 arrested, BJP claims Hindus 'forced to flee'
Over 150 people have been arrested in the wake of the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The unrest was triggered by amendments to the Waqf law.
13 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP blames Mamata Banerjee for 'anti-Hindu violence' in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of encouraging violence against Hindus in the state.
12 Apr 2025
Mamata BanerjeeMurshidabad: 3 dead, over 100 arrested in Waqf Act protests
West Bengal's Murshidabad district is reeling from violent protests against the Waqf Act. Police said three people died in the resulting violence at Samserganj.
07 Apr 2025
KolkataBJP alleges attack during Kolkata's Ram Navami procession; police deny
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has alleged that a Ram Navami procession in Kolkata's Park Circus Seven Point area was attacked.
05 Apr 2025
BangladeshIndia experiences contrasting weather: North faces heat, rain in south
India is witnessing a striking weather contrast right now: while parts of the north are reeling under an intense heatwave, heavy rainfall is predicted in the southern and eastern regions.
03 Apr 2025
Calcutta High CourtSupreme Court upholds cancellation of 25,000 Bengal school teachers' appointments
In a major blow to the Mamata Banerjee government, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Calcutta High Court's verdict to revoke 24,000 appointments made by its West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016.
01 Apr 2025
Aditya NarayanFans stunned as 'Indian Idol' finale re-scheduled for April 5-6
The much-anticipated grand finale of Indian Idol Season 15 has been pushed by a week, now taking place on Saturday-Sunday (April 5 and 6).
31 Mar 2025
Andhra PradeshOver ₹193 crore misappropriated under MGNREGA in FY 2024-25: Centre
The Indian government suspended funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for West Bengal since March 2022, over alleged misappropriation of funds.
22 Mar 2025
Dilip GhoshBJP leader Dilip Ghosh threatens women protesters during road inauguration
Dilip Ghosh, a senior BJP leader in West Bengal, has landed himself in a controversy after he threatened women protesters at a recent road inauguration.
