West Bengal: News
Actor-politician Mimi Chakraborty files complaint over alleged harassment at event
Actor and politician Mimi Chakraborty has filed a police complaint alleging she was harassed during a live stage performance in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
Airports adopt COVID-like-measures to combat virus with 75% mortality rate
Airports in Asia have stepped up health surveillance and travel screening after an outbreak of the Nipah virus in eastern India.
'Old witch...': BJP leader's remarks on Mamata draws TMC's ire
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over a video of its leader calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "beheading."
'Bengal SIR done in hurry': Amartya Sen; emphasizes 'democratic integrity'
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
Bengali actor-BJP MLA Hiraan Chatterjee's illegal' second marriage row explained
Bengali actor and politician Hiraan Chatterjee recently tied the knot with model Ritika Giri in Varanasi. The news shocked his fans and family, including his first wife, Anindita Chatterjee.
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP's youngest-ever national president
Nitin Nabin took charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday.
Amid India-Bangladesh tensions, Dhaka takes China envoy near Siliguri Corridor
Amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen near a Teesta project area, which is located close to the strategic Siliguri corridor or Chicken's Neck, on Monday.
Bengal SIR: SC says ECI must accept Class-10 admit card
The Supreme Court on Monday orally observed that the Class 10 admit card issued by the West Bengal State Board should be accepted as a document for enumeration under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Modi's 'mahajungle raj' jab at Mamata's TMC in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, calling it a "maha jungle raj."
'Congress protected infiltrators for decades': Modi in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Indian National Congress (INC), accusing it of compromising Assam's identity and security for political gains.
'Gen Z believes in BJP's development': Modi at Bengal rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stressed that India's youth, especially Generation Z, have faith in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) development agenda.
PM Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda Town Railway Station in West Bengal.
HC disposes TMC's plea over I-PAC raids; SC hearing tomorrow
The Calcutta High Court has disposed of a plea by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking protection of sensitive political data, which was allegedly seized during recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids.
Coal mine collapses in Bengal's Asansol; many feared trapped
A coal mine in Asansol, West Bengal, collapsed on Tuesday. Per reports, the incident took place at Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.'s open-cast mine.
Bengal: Government starts contact tracing after 2 Nipah virus cases
The West Bengal government has identified two suspected cases of the Nipah virus in the state on Monday.
ED moves SC against Mamata for obstructing I-PAC raids
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court, accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC).
I-PAC raid: ED moves HC seeking CBI FIR against Mamata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Sex racket busted during raid at IAS officer's rented house
A sex racket was busted during a police raid at a house in Prayagraj's Kydganj area. The house was allegedly rented from a woman Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, per India Today.
Mamata writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, raising concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Victim's parents approve film on RG Kar rape-murder case
The parents of a young doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College have now given their consent for a film on the incident. This comes after they had initially opposed the project.
Bangladesh-linked terror module busted in Assam, 11 arrested
Assam Police have busted a major terror module linked to a Bangladesh-based extremist outfit.
'Terrorists in Bengal did Pahalgam attack?': Mamata jabs Shah
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his allegations of terror activities in the state.
Kolkata's 150-year-old tram network might soon cease to exist
Kolkata's 152-year-old tram network, Asia's oldest, is on the verge of being shut down by the West Bengal government.
'They asked for Aadhaar cards': Bengal laborer lynched in Odisha
A migrant worker from West Bengal's Murshidabad district was beaten to death in Odisha's Sambalpur on Wednesday night.
What happened at Lagnajita Chakraborty's stage show in Bengal?
Renowned Bengali singer Lagnajita Chakraborty has accused a man of heckling and physically harassing her during a performance at a private event in Bhagabanpur, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Modi, Kharge clash over illegal infiltration and voter list revision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of indulging in anti-national activities by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
1,500-populated Maharashtra village records 27,000 'births' in 3 months
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, Shendurusani gram panchayat in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district has registered an astonishing 27,397 births in just three months.
Muslim CPM leader given Brahmin surname in Bengal SIR draft
In an unusual incident during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) state general secretary Mohammed Salim and his son Atish Aziz were assigned a Brahmin surname.
Bengal SIR: 58L names deleted in poll body's draft list
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, deleting over 58 lakh voter names.
'Use kitchen tools...': Mamata urges women to fight against SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged women to be prepared for action if their names are removed from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Sandeshkhali violence key witness critically injured in crash before hearing
Bholanath Ghosh, a key witness in the Sandeshkhali violence cases, was critically injured in a road accident on Wednesday.
'Vande mataram not limited to Bengal': Shah counters Priyanka Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the discussion on "Vande Mataram" in the Rajya Sabha, dismissing allegations of it being politically motivated ahead of West Bengal elections.
Do you know who sculpted the iconic The Santhal Family?
Most of us know Ramkinkar Baij as a pioneering Indian sculptor who blended modernism with indigenous art forms.
After Babri Masjid replica in Bengal, Muslim organization plans memorial
A Muslim organization in Hyderabad has announced plans to build a memorial dedicated to the Babri Masjid, which was demolished in 1992.
TMC suspends MLA for 'will build Babri Masjid' remark
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suspended its MLA Humayun Kabir after he proposed to build a mosque in Murshidabad, modeled on the Babri Masjid.
Calcutta HC overturns order that canceled 32,000 teachers' appointments
The Calcutta High Court has reversed a single bench order that canceled the appointments of around 32,000 primary teachers in West Bengal.
'SIR is simple, don't complicate': Modi to Bengal BJP MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from West Bengal to keep the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise simple and transparent.
BLOs clash with police outside Bengal ECI office over workload
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal clashed with police on Monday while protesting outside the state Election Commission office.
India's population will stand at around 1.9B by 2080
India's population is tipped to stabilize at around 1.8-1.9 billion by 2080, according to the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP).
Can foreigners with Aadhaar be made voters? SC's big question
The Supreme Court has clarified that Aadhaar cannot be considered conclusive proof of citizenship.
Bengal SIR: ECI finds 14 lakh enumeration forms 'uncollectable'
The Election Commission of India has flagged around 14 lakh Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration forms as "uncollectable" in West Bengal.
'If you target me in Bengal...': Mamata warns BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has warned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
5 must-try breakfasts from West Bengal
West Bengal, a culturally rich state in India, is famous for its diverse culinary traditions.
Trinamool MLA's 'Babri Masjid' remark sparks political controversy
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has sparked a political controversy with his announcement to lay the foundation stone of a "Babri Masjid" in Beldanga, Murshidabad district, on December 6.
6 dead after powerful earthquake hits Bangladesh
A powerful 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday morning.
Love tea? Explore India's most iconic regional flavors
India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, and tea is a staple in most households.
NDA surges in Bihar; Union Minister says Bengal next
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading in Bihar, according to early trends.
NIA raids 5 states in Al-Qaeda-linked terror network case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted extensive raids across five Indian states as part of its ongoing probe into an alleged Al-Qaeda-linked terror network case.
4-year-old girl kidnapped, raped in West Bengal; probe launched
A four-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped in West Bengal's Hooghly district near Kolkata.
Cyber fraud? Bank blames internal fault in Kalyan Banerjee case
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of cyber fraud after falling victim to a scam himself.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee loses ₹55 lakh to cyber fraud
Trinamool Congress leader and four-time Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee has reportedly lost over ₹55 lakh in a cyber fraud after scammers broke into his bank account.