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: 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.
Modi vs. Mamata over assault on BJP leaders in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders were attacked in Jalpaiguri district.
BJP MP bleeds from face after stones pelted in Bengal
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Khagen Murmu was injured in a stone-pelting incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Monday.
Bengal floods: 28 dead as relentless rainfall triggers flash-floods, landslides
Heavy rainfall in North Bengal's hills and plains has caused widespread devastation, including landslides and flooding. The disaster has claimed the lives of 28 people so far.
Darjeeling landslides: Mamata Banerjee, PM Modi express grief
At least 17 people have died in Darjeeling, West Bengal, due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The situation has also cut off road connectivity to Sikkim, a Himalayan state.
Why Kolkata has been flooded after overnight rainfall
Kolkata has been hit by unprecedented rainfall, which started after midnight and continued till early Tuesday.
Record rain devastates Kolkata; 9 dead, exams, 30 flights canceled
Heavy overnight rains paralyzed Kolkata on Tuesday, crippling transportation and submerging roads and residences across the city.
Kolkata businessman beaten up for refusing ₹10,000 Durga Puja donation
A businessman in Kolkata was allegedly beaten up by members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for refusing to pay a ₹10,000 donation for Durga Puja, according to the police.
Why WB halls not screening 'Bengal Files'? FWICE demands action
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has condemned the "undeclared ban" on Vivek Agnihotri's The Bengal Files in West Bengal.
Pour acid in BJP MLA's mouth: TMC leader's shocking threat
Abdur Rahim Bakshi, the Malda district president of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has stirred controversy with his recent remarks.
Ensure 'Bengal Files's peaceful release, Pallavi Joshi appeals to President
Pallavi Joshi, actor-producer of husband Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files, has written an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
'Planned controversy': Mithun Chakraborty slams Mamata Banerjee over 'Bengal Files'
Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who is also a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal for allegedly creating a ruckus at the trailer launch of The Bengal Files in Kolkata last month.
Who are the richest and poorest CMs in India
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been declared the poorest among India's 31 chief ministers, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
'Waste of time to talk about Moitra': Kalyan Banerjee
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee has once again criticized his party colleague Mohua Moitra, calling her "low standard."
RG Kar rape victim's parents 'beaten up': Suvendu Adhikari
On Saturday, the parents of Abhaya, the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim, were allegedly assaulted by Kolkata Police during a protest march to Nabanna state secretariat.
Pregnant BJP supporter attacked; TMC leader says 'bound to happen'
A pregnant Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter was allegedly attacked at her home in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district.
Kalyan Banerjee resigns as chief whip after Moitra's 'pig' jibe
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has resigned as the party's chief whip in the Lok Sabha.
Delhi Police called Bengali 'Bangladeshi' language? Mamata slams Centre
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Delhi Police for allegedly referring to Bengali, or Bangla, as a "Bangladeshi" language.
ECI rejects SC's suggestion to accept Aadhaar as citizenship proof
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the Supreme Court's suggestion to consider Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards as proof for revising electoral rolls in Bihar.
Bangladesh halts demolition of Satyajit Ray's home after India's intervention
The demolition of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has been halted.
'Ashamed': Mamata leads mega protest against 'harassment' of Bengali migrants
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest in Kolkata on Wednesday against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.
'Reconsider Satyajit Ray home demolition': India offers to help Bangladesh
The Government of India (GoI) has offered to help the Bangladesh government in repairing and reconstructing the ancestral home of eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
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.