West Bengal: News
Will exit polls be released for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry today?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned the release of exit polls till April 29. This decision comes as voting is underway in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry on Thursday.
'7th Pay Commission, no infiltrators': Modi's '6 guarantees' for Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced six guarantees for West Bengal, promising a transparent and accountable government if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power.
Lucknow sanitation suffers as Assam, Bengal workers leave for elections
Lucknow's sanitation system is facing a major crisis as hundreds of sanitation workers have left for their native villages in Assam and West Bengal to cast their votes.
Aneet Padda to play double role in 'Shakti Shalini'?
Actor Aneet Padda, who gained fame with the sleeper hit Saiyaara (2025), will reportedly play a double role in her next film, Shakti Shalini.
Constitution illustrator's grandson, wife missing from Bengal voter list
Suprabuddha Sen, the grandson of Nandalal Bose, who illustrated India's Constitution, has claimed that his name and that of his wife are missing from the voter list in West Bengal after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted ahead of the state elections.
Leander Paes gets X-category security cover after joining BJP
Former tennis star Leander Paes has been given an X-category security cover by the Union Home Ministry, just a week after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi.
Rahul Banerjee's death: Tollywood calls indefinite strike, demands safety measures
The untimely demise of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43) has sent shockwaves through the Tollywood community. The actor drowned while filming for the Bengali soap Bholey Baba Par Karega on March 29.
Snakes, crocodiles to replace barbed wire on marshy India-Bangladesh border?
The Border Security Force (BSF) is mulling over an unconventional idea to tackle infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border.
'Cash, liquor, drugs': Election Commission seizes assets worth over ₹650cr
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has seized assets worth ₹651.51 crore in poll-bound states and union territories.
ECI must be independent, insulated from political influence: Justice Nagarathna
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna has emphasized the importance of the Election Commission of India (ECI) being independent and insulated from political influence.
Rahul Banerjee's death: Film body files complaint against producers
The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists's Forum has filed a police complaint against the producers of the television serial Bholey Baba Par Karega, reported PTI.
ECI approves 4,660 additional polling stations in Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the establishment of 4,660 new auxiliary polling stations in West Bengal. This decision was taken to enhance voter convenience for the upcoming assembly elections.
'You've been scared of Modi': AAP responds to Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has hit back at Raghav Chadha, who claimed that he had been "silenced" after he was removed as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House.
Judges' hostage row: AIMIM leader, 'mastermind' of protests, arrested
The West Bengal Police have arrested All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Mofakkerul Islam.
Mamata reacts after 7 judges held hostage over voter deletions
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda.
Deploy central forces: SC after judges held hostage in Bengal
The Supreme Court has ordered the deployment of central armed forces to protect judicial officers in West Bengal after seven officers, including three women judges, were gheraoed by protesters in Malda district over voter list deletions.
Rahul Banerjee was rescued alive; serial producers promise full probe
The makers of the Bengali television show Bhole Baba Par Karega have released a statement following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee.
Bengal: 7 judicial officers held hostage over mass voter deletions
Seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed and held hostage by villagers in Kaliachak, Malda district, in West Bengal on Wednesday.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rains in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Sikkim, and parts of West Bengal.
BJP moves ECI alleging Mamata Banerjee hijacked West Bengal elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of hijacking the election process.
Rahul Banerjee dies from accidental drowning: Last post goes viral
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (43) died on Sunday due to accidental drowning at Talsari Beach near Digha, West Bengal. The news has left the Bengali entertainment industry and his fans shocked.
Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee (43) dies after drowning in sea
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has reportedly passed away at the age of 43.
Ex-Calcutta HC judge removed from Bengal voters' list after adjudication
Former Calcutta High Court judge Sahidullah Munshi has said that his name was removed from West Bengal's voters' list after a judicial adjudication process for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall in parts of India
India is set for a spell of unsettled weather from March 27, with rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected in several parts.
All Muslim voters, including BLO, deleted from one Bengal booth
A controversy has erupted in West Bengal's Basirhat North Assembly constituency after all 340 voters were removed from the electoral roll.
ECI's new measures for Bengal polls: Webcasting, geo-tagging, GPS trackers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled an elaborate security blueprint for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Delhi gets brief rain; heatwave, storms in store across India
Delhi started its day with a pleasant morning and light rain in several areas on Monday.
TMC releases Bengal poll manifesto centered around 'Didi's 10 pledges'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, promising a people-centric roadmap.
Bangladeshi national arrested for sending bomb threats to Gurugram schools
A 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, Saurabh Vishwas (alias Michael), was arrested for sending fake bomb threat emails to several schools in Gurugram on January 28, NDTV reported.
Modi bids emotional farewell to 37 retiring Rajya Sabha members
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday delivered an emotional farewell address to the retiring members of the Rajya Sabha.
BJP releases 1st list of 144 candidates for Bengal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Bengaluru cafe charges 5% 'gas crisis' fee amid LPG crunch
A bill from Bengaluru-based cafe, Theo Cafe, has gone viral after images shared on X showed that it added a "Gas Crisis Charge" to its bills in response to the ongoing LPG shortage.
After EC transfers top Bengal officials, TMC stages RS walkout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle in the West Bengal government, just hours after announcing the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections.
Ahead of polls, ECI orders reshuffle of Bengal top cops
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle of police officers in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
EC announces poll dates for 4 states, 1 UT: Details
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the poll dates for the upcoming assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory.
Election schedule for 5 states, UTs to be announced today
The Election Commission of India(ECI) will announce the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections in five states and union territories on Sunday.
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.