West Bengal: News
Why 12 states are staring at giant ₹1.7L crore bill
Twelve Indian states will spend a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025-26, a report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed.
Accused of theft, Bengaluru Police allegedly beat housemaid for 3hrs
The Bengaluru Police have launched an investigation after a 34-year-old West Bengal woman, who was working as a domestic help, accused officers of the Varthur police station of torturing her for hours.
Man arrested after following TMC MLA, punching him in stomach
Trinamool Congress MLA and former West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick was attacked at his Salt Lake residence on Sunday night.
Darjeeling's Mahakal Temple offers rental ghagras after banning miniskirts
The Mahakal Temple in Darjeeling, West Bengal, has introduced a new dress code prohibiting women from wearing mini-skirts or short dresses.
'Wasting court's time: SC slams states in street dogs case
The Supreme Court has ordered the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories (UTs), except West Bengal and Telangana, to appear physically in court on November 3.
Is a film on Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case being made?
Prasar Bharati, the public broadcaster under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is currently reviewing a proposal for a film titled Tillotoma.
Prashant Kishor in trouble over voter IDs; ECI issues notice
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor is reportedly registered as a voter in both West Bengal and Bihar.
'India showed in bad light': SC criticizes states' dog management
A bench of the Supreme Court has summoned the Chief Secretaries of all states and union territories, barring West Bengal and Telangana, for failing to file compliance affidavits on Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.
Bengal: Woman doctor assaulted, threatened with rape by patient's relatives
A woman doctor was allegedly assaulted and threatened with rape by relatives of a patient at the Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College and Hospital in Uluberia, West Bengal.
Bank holidays: Check state-wise closures for Diwali 2025
As India gears up for Diwali 2025, a series of bank holidays are on the cards.
Durgapur case twist: Police rule out gang-rape, arrest survivor's friend
West Bengal police have ruled out the possibility of gang-rape in the Durgapur medical student assault case.
Durgapur gang-rape case: Mamata defends remarks; police arrest fourth accused
The West Bengal Police have arrested a fourth suspect in the alleged gang-rape of a second-year medical student from Odisha in Durgapur.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in southern states till October 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across southern states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, till October 18.
BJP leaders clash with police outside Durgapur gang-rape survivor's hospital
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were stopped by police from meeting the medical student who alleged gang-rape in Durgapur, West Bengal.
'How she came out at night?' Mamata on Durgapur gang-rape
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur as a "shocking" incident.
Durgapur gang-rape: NCW suggests probing survivor's friend, political controversy erupts
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has suggested that the police should interrogate a friend of a 23-year-old Odisha college student, who was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur.
West Bengal: 3 arrested for gang-rape of Odisha MBBS student
Three men have been arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a second-year MBBS student from Odisha's Balasore.
West Bengal: Medical student gang-raped near private college
A second-year MBBS student at IQ City Medical College in Durgapur, West Bengal, was allegedly gang-raped on Friday night.
Modi vs. Mamata over assault on BJP leaders in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were attacked in Jalpaiguri district.
'Rhinos drown...roads turn rivers': Bengal floods leave trail of destruction
Heavy, unabating rains in West Bengal have left a trail of destruction, killing at least 28 people and leaving dozens missing.
BJP MP bleeds from face after stones pelted in Bengal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Khagen Murmu was injured in a stone-pelting incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Monday.
Cyclone Shakhti weakens; several North Indian states on orange alert
India's major cities and regions are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms on Monday due to a western disturbance, with the severe cyclonic storm Shakhti primarily affecting the Arabian Sea region.
Darjeeling: 17 dead, bridge collapses due to landslide
At least 17 people have died in West Bengal's Darjeeling district due to a landslide in Mirik. The disaster also led to the collapse of the Dudia Iron Bridge, which connects Mirik and Kurseong.
Cyclone Shakhti to weaken; Mumbai likely to see light rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for Maharashtra as Cyclone Shakhti intensifies over the Arabian Sea.
Goddess Durga slays 'demon' American tariffs at pandal in Lucknow
A Durga Puja pandal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a unique approach this year by depicting "American tariffs" as the demon that Goddess Durga slays.
IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Gujarat, Maharashtra, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts for several states. These include Gujarat, West Bengal, parts of the Northeast region, and South Peninsular India.
This power cable, conductor manufacturer seeks ₹1,200cr via IPO
West Bengal-based power cable and conductor manufacturer, Laser Power & Infra, has filed draft papers with the capital markets regulator for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise ₹1,200 crore.
West Bengal schools advance Durga Puja vacations due to rains
All schools, government and private, will remain closed in West Bengal till October 2, 2025.
Ahead of Durga puja, IMD predicts heavy rain for Bengal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts of southern West Bengal.
From Navratri to Durga Puja, check state-wise bank holidays
Today, all public and private sector banks in Jaipur, Rajasthan will remain closed due to Navratra Sthapna. The day marks the beginning of the Hindu festival of Navratri.
Bengal government hospital manager accused of raping several women staff
A contractual worker at the Panskura Superspeciality Hospital in West Bengal's East Midnapore district has accused her facility manager of rape.
PM Modi inaugurates Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) at the Eastern Command headquarters of the Indian Army in Kolkata.
Kharge, Priyanka slam PM Modi over Manipur visit
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his visit to Manipur. The visit comes after ethnic violence broke out in the state in 2023.
How Nepal unrest has brought trade with India to standstill
The ongoing unrest in Nepal has severely impacted cross-border trade with India, leaving hundreds of Indian truckers stranded and businesses on both sides of the border facing huge financial losses.
'Bengal Files' finally gets screening in Kolkata, but conditions apply
Director Vivek Agnihotri's latest film, The Bengal Files, will be screened in Kolkata for the first time this Saturday (on September 13).
IMPPA asks PM Modi's help in lifting 'Bengal Files' ban
The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing controversy surrounding The Bengal Files.
Why WB halls not screening 'Bengal Files'? FWICE demands action
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has condemned the "undeclared ban" on Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files in West Bengal.
'Bengal Files': Calcutta HC dismisses plea by Bengali revolutionary's family
In a major relief for director Vivek Agnihotri, the Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed a petition that sought to challenge the portrayal of freedom fighter Gopal Chandra Mukherjee alias "Gopal Patha" in his film The Bengal Files.
No ban, but 'Bengal Files' gets no shows in Kolkata
Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files, which released worldwide on Friday, has been mired in controversy over its alleged portrayal of the 1946 Calcutta riot.
Revolutionary Gopal Mukherjee's grandson moves Calcutta HC against 'Bengal Files'
Shantanu Mukherjee, the grandson of Gopal Mukherjee (popularly known as Gopal 'Patha'), has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a stay on the release of The Bengal Files in West Bengal.
Ensure 'Bengal Files's peaceful release, Pallavi Joshi appeals to President
Pallavi Joshi, actor-producer of husband Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files, has written an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu.