West Bengal: News
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.
'Remove stray dogs from schools, hospitals, bus-stands': SC's big order
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of street dogs from public places such as educational institutions, hospitals, public sports complexes, bus stands and depots, and railway stations in light of the "alarming rise" in dog-bite incidents.
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.