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.
Kolkata rape accused admitted to college despite 'dismal' rank: BJP
Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell chief, has raised questions over the admission of one of the accused in the South Calcutta Law College rape case.
Law student allegedly gang-raped inside college in Kolkata; 3 arrested
A female law student was allegedly gang-raped inside a college in Kolkata's Kasba area on Wednesday between 7:30 pm and 8:50pm.
BJP targets TMC for assigning Jagannath prasad distribution to Muslims
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal of hurting Hindu sentiments.
5 assembly bypoll results today: Which party is leading where
The bypoll results for five constituencies across four states—Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal—are being declared on Monday.
Bengal BJP accuses Mamata of 'appeasement politics'
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics, claiming she is trying to turn the state into a "Greater Bangladesh."
'Hundreds of BJP workers killed after Mamata became CM...': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being responsible for the deaths of "hundreds" of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
Yusuf Pathan out, Abhishek Banerjee picked for 'Operation Sindoor' outreach
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has been picked to be part of the parliamentary delegation that will carry India's anti-terror message to the world, a day after Yusuf Pathan opted out.
Mamata reacts to backlash over naming Digha temple 'Jagannath Dham'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again asserted that she would call the newly inaugurated Jagannath Temple in Digha "Jagannath Dham."
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Puri-like Jagannath Temple in Digha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated the Jagannath Dham temple in Digha, a popular tourist spot.
BJP accuses TMC of defaming widow of Pahalgam attack victim
BJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya has accused the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) of trying to defame the widow of a victim from the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
'PM should rein in Shah': Mamata claims Bengal violence preplanned
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that the recent violence over the Waqf law was planned.
'Don't need any demon': Mamata appeals for peace amid violence
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to the public to maintain peace amid the ongoing violence in the state, sparked by the Waqf Amendment Act.
Fresh violence in Bengal's South 24 Parganas over Waqf laws
Fresh violence has erupted in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over amendments to the Waqf laws, days after Murshidabad witnessed similar violent protests.
'Take Waqf properties, we'll gouge out eyes': TMC MP threatens
Murshidabad witnessed violent clashes over the Waqf Amendment Act during the weekend, claiming three lives and injuring several.
'Mamata acts secular but...': Adhir Ranjan over Murshidabad violence
Veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of "doing drama" over the recent violence in Murshidabad district.
Murshidabad violence: 150 arrested, BJP claims Hindus 'forced to flee'
Over 150 people have been arrested in the wake of the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The unrest was triggered by amendments to the Waqf law.
BJP blames Mamata Banerjee for 'anti-Hindu violence' in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of encouraging violence against Hindus in the state.
Murshidabad: 3 dead, over 100 arrested in Waqf Act protests
West Bengal's Murshidabad district is reeling from violent protests against the Waqf Act. Police said three people died in the resulting violence at Samserganj.
TMC embarrassed as BJP shares videos, chats of MPs fighting
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell head Amit Malviya has posted videos of an alleged fight between Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs.
SC rules against CBI probe into Bengal's extra teacher posts
The Supreme Court has quashed a portion of a Calcutta High Court order directing the CBI to probe officials who created supernumerary posts for 6,861 teachers and non-teaching staff.
'Supreme Court must clarify..': Mamata after 25,000 Bengal teachers sacked
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed to protect the jobs of teachers whose appointments were quashed by the Supreme Court last week.
BJP alleges attack during Kolkata's Ram Navami procession; police deny
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has alleged that a Ram Navami procession in Kolkata's Park Circus Seven Point area was attacked.
PM greets nation on Ram Navami, to visit Rameswaram today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warm wishes to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Massive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared
Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.
'Cannot accept...': Mamata after SC cancels jobs of 25,000 teachers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her disapproval with the Supreme Court's latest decision to uphold an order by the Calcutta High Court.
Ayodhya-style Ram temple to come up in West Bengal's Nandigram
Nandigram, the political bastion of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, will soon have a temple for Lord Ram.
Mamata Banerjee heckled by students during speech in Oxford
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee encountered a group of protesting students who interrupted her speech at Kellogg College, Oxford University, over issues including post-poll violence and the RG Kar College scandal.
Mamata Banerjee proposes Bharat Ratna for Sunita Williams
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has recommended Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams for the Bharat Ratna.
After violence during Holi, internet suspended in West Bengal's Birbhum
West Bengal's Birbhum district is on the boil after violent clashes broke out between two groups during Holi celebrations.
Duplicate voter ID numbers don't indicate fake voters: EC
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified concerns over duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers.
Eve-teasing or overtaking? BJP, TMC spar over Bengal woman's death
A political row has erupted in West Bengal after a 27-year-old woman died in a road mishap in Paschim Bardhaman district.
'Sangam water clean': Yogi calls high fecal bacteria report 'propaganda'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that baseless allegations are circulating against Sanatan Dharma after a report flagged high levels of fecal coliform in Ganga at Prayagraj.
'This is Mrityu Kumbh...': Mamata attacks Yogi government over stampede
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede which happened on January 29 in Prayagraj.
'No Congress tie-up, will fight 2026 election alone': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will contest independently in the 2026 assembly elections.
TMC renews demand to rename West Bengal as 'Bangla'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has once again revived its demand to rename West Bengal to "Bangla."
'Only prosecuting agency can..': CBI opposes RG Kar verdict appeal
The West Bengal government has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking death penalty for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital last year.
Bengal government seeks death penalty for RG Kar convict
The West Bengal government has moved the Calcutta High Court seeking a death sentence for Sanjoy Roy, the accused in the RG Kar rape and murder case.
Why RG Kar rape-murder convict was not given death penalty
A Kolkata sessions court has sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
RG Kar rape-murder: Mamata 'not satisfied' with life imprisonment verdict
A Kolkata court on Monday sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
RG Kar rape-murder: Accused Sanjoy Roy gets life term
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, noting that the case did not qualify for the death penalty.
'I'm being framed': RG Kar accused reacts to guilty verdict
A local court in Kolkata convicted Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case on Saturday.
'Mumbai safest mega city': Fadnavis after Saif Ali Khan stabbing
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning.
'Disband INDIA if over': Omar Abdullah amid AAP, Congress fight
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called out the lack of unity within the opposition bloc after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress decided to contest separately in the Delhi assembly polls.
TMC announces support for AAP in Delhi Assembly elections
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced that it will back the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
Bangladesh court rejects bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das
A Bangladesh court has rejected the bail plea of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who is facing sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag.
Mamata's first visit to Sandeshkhali—amid TMC leader's sexual harassment row
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans to visit Sandeshkhali on Monday, marking her first trip since allegations of sexual harassment and land grabbing involving local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders emerged earlier this year.
'Congress...be ready...': Aiyar's big remark on INDIA bloc leadership
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has pitched that the party should be willing to not lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc.
'Allergic to Ambedkar': Vijay criticizes Amit Shah over controversial remarks
Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President, Vijay, has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his latest remarks on BR Ambedkar.
Kolkata: Fresh protests erupt after ex-RG Kar principal granted bail
Fresh protests have erupted in Kolkata after Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, former officer-in-charge of Tala police station, were granted bail.
'She's capable': Sharad Pawar backs Mamata Banerjee as INDIA leader
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement, expressing willingness to lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
Mamata Banerjee as INDIA chief? SP backs, Congress opposes
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she is ready to lead the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc if called upon to do so.
'Will run INDIA bloc from Bengal if asked': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said she is ready to steer the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) opposition bloc, but only if called upon to do so.
Mamata Banerjee asked about successor, her reply
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said any decision about her successor would be taken collectively by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, not by her alone.
Congress MP on TMC's push for Mamata to lead INDIA
Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore has rejected the idea of making West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the leader of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for 4th time
Hemant Soren took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time on Thursday.
'Stand with Modi government...': Mamata on attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has backed the central government in taking action against the recent violence on Hindus in Bangladesh.
Soren to take oath as Jharkhand CM today: Details here
Hemant Soren will be sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Thursday.
'How long?': SC slams ED for incarcerating ex-minister without trial
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the prolonged detention of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee without trial.
'We stopped BJP, why couldn't you?': TMC's poser to Congress
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) for failing to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) march in Maharashtra.
Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar detained enroute to Beldanga
Sukanta Majumdar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president in West Bengal, was detained by police near Krishnanagar on Wednesday.
West Bengal introduces new measures for conducting MBBS exams
The West Bengal University of Health Sciences has introduced new measures to ensure transparency in MBBS exams.
PM slams Delhi, Bengal for not implementing Ayushman Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the governments of Delhi and West Bengal for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.