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.
Ex-TMC leader and former Railway Minister Mukul Roy passes away
Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy died on Sunday at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. He was 71.
'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.
'Shocked again': Mamata jabs Modi over 'Swami' prefix for Ramakrishna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix "Swami" before Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva's name while paying tribute to him on his birth anniversary.
'After LS polls, no communication': Sanjay Raut blasts INDIA's functioning
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc for its lack of consistent coordination on national issues.
Mamata Banerjee congratulates Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman on election victory
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his party's victory in the 13th national parliamentary election, India Today reported.
Congress submits no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The Indian National Congress has submitted the notice of no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh.
Bengali influencer arrested for allegedly molesting girlfriend
Shamik Adhikary, a popular social media influencer known as "Nonsane," was arrested in Kolkata on Thursday after his girlfriend accused him of forcibly detaining and molesting her.
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.
Mamata Banerjee stands by allegations against ECI
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stood by her allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).
'BJP's IT cell': Mamata accuses ECI of bias
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of bias and alleged misuse of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
'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.
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.
'Didi defeated ED...now BJP': Akhilesh Yadav extends support to Mamata
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, extending his support to her against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'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."
'Will drag him out of...grave': TMC MLA threatens ECI chief
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Monirul Islam has sparked controversy by issuing violent threats against the Election Commission and its chief, Gyanesh Kumar.
'Protect from agencies': Mamata Banerjee's appeal to CJI at event
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and other judges to protect citizens from being "targeted" by central agencies.
'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.
'Lawlessness if we don't intervene': SC issues notice to Mamata
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea.
Mamata barging in during ED's I-PAC raid 'serious matter': SC
The Supreme Court has expressed its concern over the allegations raised by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee barged in with the commissioner of police during raids on I-PAC premises last week.
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.
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).
ED moves SC over Mamata Banerjee's interference in I-PAC case
The Enforcement Directorate(ED) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, alleging obstruction in its investigation of the I-PAC coal scam case by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Lawyers push, shove each other before I-PAC hearing; judge leaves
The hearing of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) case at the Calcutta High Court was adjourned due to chaos in the courtroom.
Mamata Banerjee leads mega march against ED raids at I-PAC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following its raid on the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office on Thursday.
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.
TMC MPs protest outside Shah's office; Moitra, O'Brien dragged away
Several MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) were detained after they staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's office in Delhi on Friday.
Mamata's protest rally today after ED, I-PAC raid standoff
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest rally at 2pm on Friday against the recent Enforcement Directorate(ED) raids on the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata.
I-PAC raids 'met with resistance' from Mamata, ED approaches HC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided 10 premises linked to the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata and Delhi.
'Nasty, naughty Shah seizing documents': Mamata as I-PAC office raided
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata on Thursday as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.
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.
'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.
'Fear, corruption, infiltration rampant': Amit Shah slams TMC's Bengal rule
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
'Mamata wants to incite Hindu-Muslim riots, doing communal politics': BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to incite Hindu-Muslim riots.
BJP 'identifies' TMC MP who vaped inside Parliament; shares video
Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party's IT cell chief, has claimed that the Trinamool Congress MP accused of vaping inside the Lok Sabha is Kirti Azad.
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.
1,000 additional security personnel deployed for Messi's Delhi event
In light of the chaos that erupted at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during the recent GOAT event featuring Lionel Messi, the Delhi Police have stepped up security measures for the upcoming show at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Messi Kolkata event chaos 'pre-planned'...? TMC alleges 'saffron' hand
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised questions over the recent chaos and vandalism during Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit.
Messi Kolkata event organizer sent to 14-day police custody
The Bidhannagar court has remanded Satadru Dutta, the promoter and organizer of Lionel Messi's G.O.A.T India Tour 2025, to 14 days of police custody, according to ANI.
Messi's Kolkata event organizer arrested, police promise ticket refund
The West Bengal police have arrested the organizer of a recent event featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, Hindustan Times reported.
Mamata Banerjee apologizes to Messi, fans after stadium chaos
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly apologized to football superstar Lionel Messi and his fans after a chaotic event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
'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.
'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.
Special discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament this week
The Parliament will hold a special discussion on 150 years of "Vande Mataram" later this week.
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.
BJP's 'Mission Bengal': Targeting 160+ seats in upcoming elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched its "Mission Bengal" campaign, aiming to win over 160 seats in the upcoming state elections.
'Because of SIR? BJP mocks Mamata as earthquake jolts Kolkata
The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday.
Mamata Banerjee announces cricket stadium in Richa Ghosh's honor
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to build a new cricket stadium in Darjeeling, naming it after India's WODI World Cup-winning player, Richa Ghosh.
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.
World Cup winner Richa Ghosh felicitated by West Bengal government
Indian women's cricket team star Richa Ghosh has been conferred the prestigious Banga Bhushan award and appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by the West Bengal government.
Mamata Banerjee shuns reports that claimed she filed SIR form
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has denied media reports that claimed she personally received enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Mamata Banerjee leads protest march against electoral rolls revision
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest march in Kolkata on Tuesday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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.
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.
Bengal: Woman doctor assaulted, threatened with rape by patient's relatives
A woman doctor was allegedly assaulted and threatened with rape by relatives of a patient at the Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College and Hospital in Uluberia, West Bengal.
Durgapur gang-rape case: Mamata defends remarks; police arrest fourth accused
The West Bengal Police have arrested a fourth suspect in the alleged gang-rape of a second-year medical student from Odisha in Durgapur.
BJP leaders clash with police outside Durgapur gang-rape survivor's hospital
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were stopped by police from meeting the medical student who alleged gang-rape in Durgapur, West Bengal.
'How she came out at night?' Mamata on Durgapur gang-rape
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur as a "shocking" incident.
'Durgapur medical student gang-rape shocking': Mamata Banerjee's first statement
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur "shocking."
Durgapur gang-rape: NCW suggests probing survivor's friend, political controversy erupts
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has suggested that the police should interrogate a friend of a 23-year-old Odisha college student, who was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur.
West Bengal: 3 arrested for gang-rape of Odisha MBBS student
Three men have been arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a second-year MBBS student from Odisha's Balasore.