West Bengal: News
PM Modi inaugurates Combined Commanders's 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.
'Planned controversy': Mithun Chakraborty slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Bengal Files'
Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who is also a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal for allegedly creating a ruckus at the trailer launch of The Bengal Files in Kolkata last month.
TMC MLA climbs wall, flees to field seeing ED officials
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jiban Krishna Saha in West Bengal's Murshidabad district.
New GSI mapping reveals India's dangerous landslide zones
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified around 1,000 square kilometers in Tamil Nadu as highly vulnerable to landslides.
Did Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Bengal Files' insult Bengali freedom fighter?
Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files has landed in legal trouble over its portrayal of Bengali freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee.
Didn't know whole story: Saswata Chatterjee on 'Bengal Files' row
Veteran Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee, who plays the antagonist in The Bengal Files, has distanced himself from the controversy surrounding the film.
Stolen Padma recovered in 48 hours, 1 arrested: Bengal CID
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal Police has successfully recovered the stolen Padma Shri award of former swimmer Bula Chowdhury within 48 hours.
West Bengal: Complaint filed against Arijit, security guard over harassment
A complaint has been lodged against singer Arijit Singh and his security personnel at the Santiniketan Police Station in West Bengal's Birbhum district, reported IANS.
West Bengal: Bus collides with truck; 10 dead, 35 injured
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims from Bihar collided with a parked truck on National Highway-19 in East Burdwan, West Bengal.
New rule: All theaters must screen Bengali films daily
The West Bengal government issued a notification on Wednesday, directing all cinemas and multiplexes to screen Bengali films during prime time every day throughout the year.
Agnihotri to visit Kalighat temple before releasing 'Bengal Files' trailer
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri will be unveiling the trailer of his upcoming film The Bengal Files in Kolkata. Before the launch, he plans to visit the Kalighat temple to seek blessings.
Ex-Trinamool leader runs fake Interpol office in Noida; arrested
The Delhi Police has busted a fake international police station and Intelligence Bureau (IB) office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Bengal box office: Dev-Subhashree's reunion film 'Dhumketu' beats 'War 2'
The Bengali film Dhumketu, which is set to release on Thursday, August 14, will see the reunion of superstars Dev and Subhashree Ganguly, and the buzz is strong.
Bengaluru voter list shock: 80 found registered in 10sq.ft house
A ground reality check in the Bengaluru Central constituency after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of voter manipulation has yielded shocking results.
Pregnant BJP supporter attacked; TMC leader says 'bound to happen'
A pregnant Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter was allegedly attacked at her home in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district.
Mahua Moitra, Pinaki Misra host wedding reception—Here's who attended
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra and former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Pinaki Misra hosted a wedding reception at Hotel Lalit in New Delhi on Tuesday.
NH10 connecting Sikkim-Kalimpong to remain closed for 3 days
National Highway 10, which connects Kalimpong in West Bengal to Sikkim, will remain closed for three days due to landslides.
India's tea output falls 9% in June on adverse weather
India's tea production witnessed a significant drop of 9% in June, amounting to 133.5 million kg.
IMD issues orange alert for 8 Gujarat districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for eight districts in Gujarat.
Bangladeshi woman arrested for living in India on fake documents
Kolkata Police have arrested a 25-year-old Bangladeshi woman for illegally residing in India with fake documents.
'Smaller ceiling fans, psychiatrist': IIT Kharagpur's measures to prevent suicides
IIT Kharagpur has announced a series of measures to prevent student suicides on its campus.
Bihar SIR: ADR alleges document falsification risk, EC Counters
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls.
'Serving in this transformative era…true honor': Dhankhar in resignation letter
Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post, citing health reasons.
Singer Ritesh Pandey, ex-IPS JP Singh join Prashant Kishor's party
Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey and former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Jaiprakash Singh have joined the Jan Suraaj Party.
'Ashamed': Mamata leads mega protest against 'harassment' of Bengali migrants
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest in Kolkata on Wednesday against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.
Jharkhand, Mumbai to receive heavy rain—Airlines warn of flight delays
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in Jharkhand. The warning is particularly for the districts of Saraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum.
Siliguri: Clash breaks out over cricket tournament—stones pelted at police
A minor disagreement over a local cricket tournament in Siliguri's Bagracote area turned violent on Sunday, resulting in clashes between two groups.
Gang-rape of student in Kolkata: Security guard arrested
A security guard at South Kolkata Law College has been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a first-year law student.
Padma Shri monk accused of rape by Bengal woman
A West Bengal woman has accused Swami Pradiptananda, a Padma Shri awardee monk, of raping her multiple times under the pretext of offering her a job.
Kolkata gang-rape case: Medical exam confirms 'forceful penetration'
A 24-year-old law student was allegedly gang-raped at South Calcutta Law College on June 25. The incident involved an alumnus and two senior students of the institution.
'Justice will be served': TMC disowns member who raped student
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has condemned the gang rape of a 24-year-old student of South Calcutta Law College.
Bengal school ends separate Hindu, Muslim mid-day meals after 25yrs
A government-run primary school in Kishoriganj Manmohanpur village, West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, has ended the practice of serving separate mid-day meals to Hindu and Muslim students.
Bypoll results: AAP defeats BJP in Gujarat; Trinamool retains Kaliganj
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won the Visavadar Assembly bypoll in Gujarat, marking one of its major electoral successes since February's defeat in Delhi to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP targets TMC for assigning Jagannath prasad distribution to Muslims
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal of hurting Hindu sentiments.
5 assembly bypoll results today: Which party is leading where
The bypoll results for five constituencies across four states—Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal—are being declared on Monday.
By-elections for 5 seats in 4 states underway: Key points
Voting is currently underway for by-elections in five assembly seats across Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal.
Kolkata: Complaint filed against 'Kesari Chapter 2' for distorting history
The Hindi film Kesari Chapter 2, which was recently released on JioHotstar, has landed in controversy after a police complaint was filed against it in West Bengal.
Clashes 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.
4 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.
Woman 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.