West Bengal: News
'2026 Bengal elections will be remembered forever': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this 2026 West Bengal Assembly election will be remembered forever after trends for West Bengal showed the BJP leading in over 200 of 293 seats.
BJP crosses 200 seats in Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is comfortably leading the West Bengal Assembly elections, with trends indicating a strong lead on over 200 of the 293 seats.
With Kerala gone, India has no communist government left
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala is losing power as early trends of the Assembly election results show a lead for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).
TMC office set on fire in Bengal's Jamuria
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in West Bengal's Jamuria was set on fire, with the party blaming supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the arson.
Fish curry, biryani, jhaalmuri: How BJP celebrated historic Bengal win
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is celebrating its historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 with a distinctly Bengali spread.
BJP's West Bengal win could add 50bps to India's GDP
Market analysts have predicted that a BJP victory in West Bengal could add around 50 basis points to India's GDP.
'Hindu consolidation,' says Suvendu as BJP heads for Bengal victory
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 196 of the 294 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
'99 losses and counting': BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as his party continues to struggle in the ongoing assembly elections across three states and one union territory, barring Kerala.
'Bloody hell': Omar Abdullah reacts to vote counting trends
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to social media to express his surprise at the ongoing vote counting in four states and one Union Territory of India.
Modi to visit BJP HQ at 6pm, may address workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi on Monday evening.
Prosenjit Chatterjee celebrates 'Vijaynagar'er Hirey' completing 100 days: 'Very important...'
Prosenjit Chatterjee's latest film, Vijaynagar'er Hirey, has completed a successful 100-day run in West Bengal. The news was shared by the producers Shree Venkatesh Films on social media.
Clashes, violence break out in Bengal's Asansol amid vote counting
Violence erupted at the Asansol Engineering College counting center in West Bengal on Monday as vote counting for the state Assembly elections continued.
'Don't give up yet...': Mamata Banerjee urges TMC workers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is executing a "plan" as trends indicate that the BJP is coming to power in Bengal for the first time.
How is RG Kar victim's mother performing in Bengal's Panihati
Ratna Debnath, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and the mother of the rape and murder victim from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, is leading in the Panihati Assembly constituency of West Bengal.
No victory rallies in Bengal until results are announced
As the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections is underway, the Kolaka Police have issued an order banning any victory procession, rally, or public celebration in connection with the results within its jurisdiction.
Mamata leads Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur after briefly trailing
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leading in the Bhabanipur constituency as vote counting is underway for the 2026 Bengal Assembly election.
Assembly election results: BJP crosses majority mark in Bengal, Assam
The BJP has crossed 193 seats in West Bengal. The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, on the other hand, was leading in 95 seats.
Assembly elections 2026: Counting begins for 4 states, 1 UT
The Election Commission of India is likely to declare the results of the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on Monday, May 4.
'Bengal polls an election of rejection,' says BJP's Bengal president
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samik Bhattacharya has called the upcoming assembly results an "election of rejection" against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and its leader Mamata Banerjee.
IMD warns of 5-day rain, thunderstorms disrupting travel across India
Travelers in India are advised to remain cautious as widespread rains, thunderstorms, and high winds are expected to disrupt transportation in several parts of the country.
West Bengal: ECI orders repolling in all booths of Falta
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered repolling in all polling booths of the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal.
West Bengal: Repolling concludes at 15 booths in 2 constituencies
Repolling has concluded at 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
Bengal: TMC, BJP supporters clash in Falta amid repolling
Supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed on Saturday in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas.
West Bengal assembly polls: Repolling begins at 15 booths
Repolling is underway at 15 polling stations in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
West Bengal elections: ECI orders repoll in 15 polling booths
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll in 15 polling stations across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
I-PAC director gets bail post-Bengal elections as ED doesn't object
The Patiala House Court in Delhi has granted bail to Vinesh Chandel, the director of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), a day after West Bengal concluded its assembly elections.
What exit polls predicted for Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala, Puducherry
The exit poll results of the West Bengal Assembly elections are out and they indicate a possible shift in power.
Bengal exit polls: 4 pollsters predict BJP win
Four pollsters have predicted that the BJP will cross the majority mark in West Bengal.
West Bengal Assembly election: 79% voter turnout recorded till 3:00pm
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 78.68% till 3:30pm on Wednesday during the second phase of polling for the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Polling stopped at few Bengal booths after BJP's button taped
Polling in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour area has reportedly been stopped at some booths after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Video: TMC, ISF supporters trade blows over fake polling agents
Tensions ran high at a polling booth in Khanakul, Hooghly District, West Bengal, during the second phase of assembly elections on Wednesday as a clash erupted between supporters of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Indian Secular Front (ISF).
'Bengal voting in fearless atmosphere; it was unimaginable earlier': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects in West Bengal, based on high voter turnout during the ongoing second phase of polling.
BJP claims party button on EVM 'taped' in Bengal's Falta
Tensions have erupted in Falta, an assembly seat in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by Abhishek Banerjee, after BJP leaders released videos alleging tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
West Bengal Assembly election: 40% voter turnout recorded till 11:00am
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 39.97% till 11:00am on Wednesday in the second phase of its Assembly elections.
Akhilesh Yadav visits BJP MLA injured while burning his effigy
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday visited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Anupama Jaiswal at a Lucknow hospital after she suffered severe burn injuries while setting fire to his effigy during a protest.
Chaos in Howrah over 'EVM glitch'; CRPF drag away voters
Chaos erupted outside a polling booth in Howrah, West Bengal, as a few people were dragged away from the area by CRPF personnel during voting.
Bengal election 2nd-phase voting begins: Mamata, Suvendu Adhikari among contenders
Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 began at 7:00am across 142 constituencies in seven districts.
'If he's Singham, I'm Pushpa': TMC leader v/s IPS officer
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has protested against Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajay Pal Sharma in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, alleging that the IPS officer was overstepping his role.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
'Understand this...': IPS officer on poll duty warns TMC candidate
In West Bengal's Falta constituency, IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has issued a stern warning to relatives of All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Jehangir Khan.