Mamata Banerjee: News
Born in 1955, Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician and the first female Chief Minister of Bengal. She is a cofounder and the chief of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). She started her political career by taking part in student political groups of the Congress party and held crucial positions in their committees. As a member of the Congress, she contested her first Lok Sabha election in 1984 from Jadavpur. However, she quit the Congress party due to her differing beliefs and formed the AITC in 1997. The AITC briefly joined the NDA alliance, and Banerjee served as the Union Railway Minister between 1999-2001, only to leave and then briefly re-join the alliance in 2003 and become the Coal and Mines Minister in 2004. ‘Didi’, as she is fondly called by her supporters, was a vehement critic of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and campaigned against its land allotment policy, eventually leading to the Tata Motors exit in 2008. Her persistent campaigning led her to gain prominence and support, and she became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011 for the first time. She was re-elected in 2016 as well as 2021 as the Chief Minister of the state.
Bengal police raid Abhishek Banerjee's home; Mamata confronts cops
A team of Bengal Police raided the Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the early hours of Saturday, NDTV reported, citing sources.
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks
An FIR has been lodged against Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee for making alleged inflammatory remarks during a political rally in March 2026.
'With Mamata': Shatrughan Sinha denies joining TMC rebel camp
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha has rejected reports of him joining a rebel faction within the party.
'Us or Abhishek': TMC loyalist Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has publicly criticized party leader Abhishek Banerjee, alleging he was replaced as counsel in a signature forgery case at the last minute.
Abhishek Banerjee gets 3-week interim relief in signature forgery case
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee for three weeks in a signature forgery case.
Prakash Baraik resigns; third TMC Rajya Sabha MP to quit
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect.
Congress-TMC merger rumor swirls after TMC heads meet Rahul, Sonia
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed rumors of a possible merger with the Indian National Congress.
Why Bengal is now dropping 'Dham' from Digha Jagannath temple
The West Bengal government has decided to drop the word "Dham" from the name of the Jagannath temple in Digha.
'Contract killers could have....': Ex-TMC MP's shocking allegations against party
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament, has made shocking allegations against his former party and the previous West Bengal government.
CID team visits Mamata Banerjee's house in TMC forgery case
A team of officials from the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) office, news agency IANS reported.
'Gaddar' remark triggers BJP-TMC war of words
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of its biggest internal crises since its inception in 1998.
TMC rebel MP claims support of 20 Lok Sabha MPs
A major rift has emerged in West Bengal's Trinamool Congress (TMC), with rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claiming support from 20 MPs.
20 TMC rebel MPs hold closed-door meeting with BJP leaders
About 20 of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 28 Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly holed up in Delhi.
Another setback for TMC: Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Ray quits
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Upper House and quit the party.
INDIA bloc meeting: TVK not invited, DMK's absence sparks debate
The Tamil Nadu-based Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has not received an invitation to the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday.
INDIA bloc meets today amid rising tensions within alliance
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is set to hold a meeting on Monday at the Constitution Club/Delhi's Continental Club in New Delhi.
Mamata Banerjee overhauls TMC organization amid internal revolt
Former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has overhauled the party's organization, a move seen as a response to an internal revolt.
TMC crisis deepens as only 12 members attend Mamata's meeting
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a leadership crisis, with only eight MLAs and four MPs attending a crucial meeting at Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.
'Don't call yourselves TMC': Moitra slams 'useless' rebel MLAs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has slammed the rebel MLAs who recently took over the party's legislature wing.
'Re-examination is not justice': NEET aspirant's suicide sparks opposition fury
The suicide of a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Nagpur has intensified the ongoing controversy over exam paper leaks and cancellations.
TMC crisis deepens: Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata mayor after Mamata Banerjee gave him permission, senior party leader Kunal Ghosh said.
Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee becomes Bengal's Leader of Opposition
In a major political development in West Bengal, expelled Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ritabrata Banerjee has been recognized as the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly.
Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, the face of TMC rebellion
Ritabrata Banerjee, once the Left's poster boy, is now at the heart of a rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
TMC dissolves all party committees, frontal organizations across Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to dissolve all its party committees and frontal organizations in West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee defies police, says Kolkata sit-in will go ahead
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has announced her party's decision to go ahead with a planned sit-in in Kolkata on Tuesday despite the police denying permission for the protest.
After Abhishek Banerjee attack, 60 TMC MLAs skip Mamata's meeting
A meeting of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators at former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence was canceled after only 20 out of 80 newly elected MLAs turned up.
TMC, BJP trade blame for attack on Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas district, on Saturday.
Abhishek Banerjee attack case twist: Accused linked to ex-TMC MLA
The investigation into the attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has taken a new turn with the arrest of five people. The accused have been linked to former TMC MLA Lovely Maitra.
Abhishek Banerjee suffered 'blood clots' after attack: Mamata Banerjee
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that her nephew and Trinamool Congress leader, Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked in Sonarpur. She said he suffered "blood clots" in his chest due to the assault.
Eggs, stones hurled at TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with eggs and stones during a visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal on Saturday.
'Repeatedly..abused me': TMC MP lodges complaint against colleague Kalyan Banerjee
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has lodged a formal complaint against her party colleague, Kalyan Banerjee.
Fish-rice meals to be sold for ₹5 across Bengal canteens
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the launch of fish-and-rice meals for ₹5 at 400 state-run canteens.
TMC sees mass exodus: Over 100 councilors quit civic bodies
In a major political upheaval, over 100 municipal councilors in West Bengal have resigned from their posts.
Kolkata cops arrive at TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's home
Kolkata Police visited the residence of senior Trinamool Congress leader and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday.
Falta repoll: BJP leads CPI(M) by 76,000 votes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Debangshu Panda is leading in the Falta Assembly repolling in West Bengal.
BJP government razes Mamata's 'grotesque' football statue at Salt Lake
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has demolished a controversial football-themed sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Jhalmuri vendor receiving death threats from Pakistan after PM's visit
Bikram Sau, a jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, West Bengal, has claimed that he has been receiving death threats from international numbers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his stall during an election campaign on April 19.
Abhishek Banerjee owns 43 properties in Kolkata? BJP shares list
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 43 properties allegedly owned by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata. The list includes properties allegedly co-owned with aides and family members.
TMC's Jahangir Khan withdraws from Falta repoll
Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the Falta Assembly seat contest in West Bengal.
'Sidelined' IPS officer gets key role under Suvendu government
Damayanti Sen, a 1996-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the member secretary of a commission probing atrocities against women and children in West Bengal.
Suvendu government ends religion-based schemes in Bengal
The West Bengal Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has decided to discontinue religion-based assistance schemes. The decision was announced after the second cabinet meeting on Monday.
'Birth certificates for bovines': Bengal BJP MLA sparks controversy
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after a video of newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rekha Patra sparked controversy.
Bangladesh's BNP links ties with India to Ganga water treaty
Bangladesh's ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has linked the future of its relationship with India to the renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty.
Mamata asks dissenting TMC leaders to leave, others to rebuild
After the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) crushing defeat in the West Bengal elections, party supremo Mamata Banerjee has asked her candidates to rebuild the organization.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee booked for 'threatening' Amit Shah
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has been booked under non-bailable sections for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally in West Bengal.
Adhikari government greenlights CBI chargesheets against 9 Bengal officials
The West Bengal government has approved the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) to file charge sheets against nine officials. The accused are linked to recruitment scams that took place under the previous Trinamool Congress regime.
Wearing lawyer's attire, Mamata enters court in post-poll violence case
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, dressed in a black lawyer's gown.
6-month jail, fine for law-breakers: Bengal enforces cow slaughter rules
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government has re-imposed a ban on the slaughter of cattle and buffaloes.
TMC v/s BJP after poll body chief named Chief Secretary
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has strongly opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led West Bengal government's decision to appoint Manoj Agarwal, the chief of the state's poll body, as the new Chief Secretary.
Adhikari-led government to implement all central welfare schemes across Bengal
The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has decided to implement key central welfare schemes across the state.
How UPI payment led to arrest of Suvendu aide's killers
Three men have been arrested for the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Mamata updates X bio after rival Adhikari takes oath
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has updated her social media bio on X (formerly Twitter) to reflect her previous terms as the state's chief minister.
Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet takes oath in West Bengal swearing-in
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's Chief Minister on Saturday, leading a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Along with him, a cabinet of five members was also sworn in.
Modi touches feet of 97-year-old at Bengal oath ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sought the blessings of 97-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata.