West Bengal: News
TMC to bring impeachment motion against poll body chief today
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will introduce an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament on Friday, sources told ANI.
Kapil Sharma extortion case: Court grants bail to accused
A sessions court in Mumbai has granted bail to Dilip Shivprasad Choudhary, a West Bengal resident accused of extorting comedian Kapil Sharma.
Budget 2.0 resumes: Speaker's removal motion, Iran war in focus
The second half of the Budget Session will resume on Monday.
Odisha CM slams Bengal over shifting Santhal conclave venue
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his dismay over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in West Bengal.
9 states get new governors in one night; who're they
President Droupadi Murmu late Thursday night announced a major reshuffle of governors across several states and Union Territories. The changes come ahead of the assembly elections in several states, including West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal governor resigns ahead of assembly elections
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post after serving three and a half years in office.
BJP announces 9 candidates, including party president, for RS polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its list of nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Bomb scare forces evacuation of 6 Bengal district courts
A bomb scare forced the evacuation and search of six district courts in West Bengal on Tuesday. The threat was triggered by emails claiming bombs were planted inside the premises.
SC orders supplementary voter roll inclusion in Bengal's final list
The Supreme Court has invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure that eligible voters are included in the final electoral roll for West Bengal.
How Delhi Police's Special Cell struck Pakistan-backed terror plot
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has successfully foiled a major terrorist plot linked to Pakistan's Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
'No...choice': SC forced to appoint judicial officers for Bengal SIR
The Supreme Court, in an extraordinary move, has ordered the deployment of judicial officers, including retired judges, to oversee the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
SC rejects plea to ban mosques named after Babar
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the construction of mosques named after the Mughal emperor Babar.
Bharat Bandh today: Check which services face disruption
India is gearing up for a nationwide strike today, led by various central trade unions and farmers' organizations.
'Won't create impediments in completion of SIR': SC tells Bengal
The Supreme Court has warned the West Bengal government against creating any "impediments" in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls process.
5L Bengal voters risk deletion after skipping SIR hearings
In West Bengal, around five lakh voters have skipped hearings under the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This could lead to their names being deleted from the final voter list.
Arijit, Aamir accused of illegal entry into West Bengal college
Singer Arijit Singh and superstar Aamir Khan have been accused of entering a West Bengal government college late at night without authorization.
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Mamata Banerjee calls ECI 'WhatsApp Commission' in Supreme Court
Arguing before the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "WhatsApp Commission."
SIR hearing today; Mamata seeks to argue case in SC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will appear before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing case related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in her state.
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar; tremors felt in Kolkata, Bangladesh
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday, with strong tremors felt in Kolkata and various parts of Bangladesh.
'Anti-poor...detached from reality': Opposition parties slam Budget 2026
Opposition parties have slammed the Union Budget 2026, calling it "anti-poor" and "detached" from reality.
Rare earth, rail, freight corridors: Poll-bound states major Budget beneficiaries
The Union Budget 2026 has announced several initiatives aimed at poll-bound states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam.
Amit Shah alleges corruption behind Kolkata warehouse fire
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed the West Bengal government over the recent fire at Anandapur warehouses near Kolkata.
Arijit Singh going into 'politics for sure' amid playback retirement?
In a shocking move, celebrated Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing.
WHO reacts as India reports deadly Nipah virus cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the risk of transmission of the Nipah virus to other Indian states or internationally is low after two cases were reported in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
Arijit Singh to launch political party after quitting playback career?
Renowned singer Arijit Singh has decided to bid adieu to his playback singing career and reportedly venture into politics.
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).