Suvendu Adhikari: News
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.
Man arrested for threatening Suvendu Adhikari, claiming Al Qaeda links
A 27-year-old man, Hasnain Iqbal, was arrested from Kolkata's Garden Reach area for sending a threatening email to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
RG Kar case: Bengal suspends 3 IPS officers over 'lapses'
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the suspension of three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers on Friday.
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.
Singing 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in Bengal schools from Monday
The West Bengal government has made the singing of "Vande Mataram" mandatory in all state-run and aided schools.
Suvendu Adhikari won Bhabanipur, Nandigram seats; which is he retaining?
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has decided to retain his Bhabanipur Assembly seat and resign from Nandigram. He won both seats in the recent assembly polls.
Bangladesh reacts to Suvendu Adhikari's border fencing decision
Bangladesh has reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's decision to start border fencing with Bangladesh. The move is aimed at addressing illegal immigration and smuggling along the border.
CBI takes over probe into Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
'Government committed to sushasan': Suvendu Adhikari in 1st Cabinet meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first Cabinet meeting on Monday, announcing a series of key decisions.
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.
3 arrested from UP, Bihar in murder of Suvendu's aide
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, has made three arrests.
Suvendu aide's murder: UP link, UPI toll payment under scanner
The investigation into the May 6 murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and newly-elected West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has taken a new turn.
'Vande Mataram' sung at Vijay's swearing-in; Rahul Gandhi present
The full version of the national song Vande Mataram was sung before the national anthem at TVK chief C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony in Chennai.
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.
Bengal logs zero political killings on paper, ground reality differs
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has recorded zero political killings in West Bengal since 2022.
Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as BJP's first Bengal CM
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, making him the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to hold the position.
Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as West Bengal CM today
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari will take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday. He is the first BJP leader to hold this position in the state.
Suvendu Adhikari to be West Bengal's new chief minister
Suvendu Adhikari has been named the Chief Minister of West Bengal, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) historic win in the recent assembly elections.
Suvendu Adhikari's slain aide's mother blames TMC for son's murder
Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Wednesday night.
'They killed my aide because I defeated Mamata': Suvendu Adhikari
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that his aide Chandranath Rath was murdered because he defeated Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur election.
Suvendu Adhikari had lost former PA, bodyguard in 2013, 2018
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a "pre-planned" ambush in Madhyamgram on the outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday night.
Who was ex-IAF officer Chandranath Rath, Suvendu's aide shot dead
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead on Wednesday night in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night.
Mamata-appointed retired bureaucrats barred from entering WB government offices
All retired bureaucrats appointed by outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have been barred from attending government offices, NDTV reported.
'Goons entered counting center, beat me': Mamata after Bhabanipur loss
Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Bhabanipur election results were manipulated. She lost the seat to the BJP's Suvendu Adhikari after final rounds of vote counting.
'Akhilesh next': Suvendu Adhikari warns SP after defeating TMC
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has set his sights on the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, following his recent victories in West Bengal's Bhabanipur and Nandigram.
Mamata cries 'loot, loot, loot', vows comeback after Bengal defeat
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India of bias after her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), suffered a shocking defeat in the recent state elections.
Mamata Banerjee loses to Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur
In a shocking turn of events, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the Bhabanipur seat to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari.
'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.
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.
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.
Suvendu Adhikari leads Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trailing in the Bhabanipur constituency against the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Suvendu Adhikari.
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.
'Look at her...': Suvendu Adhikari comes face-to-face with Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of rigging elections in Bhabanipur, where voting is underway.
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.
Bengal: Mamata's speech disrupted by BJP's loudspeakers 100m away
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was forced to cut short her speech at a rally in Bhabanipur on Saturday.
BJP releases 1st list of 144 candidates for Bengal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
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.
'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.
Amid diplomatic row, Bangladesh's Delhi High Commission suspends visa services
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has suspended visa services due to the "prevailing security situation," The Hindu reported, citing diplomatic sources.
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.
Trinamool MLA suspended for 'Babri mosque' remarks lays foundation stone
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation stone of a mosque in Rejinagar, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Saturday.
BLOs clash with police outside Bengal ECI office over workload
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal clashed with police on Monday while protesting outside the state Election Commission office.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Bengal school ends separate Hindu, Muslim mid-day meals after 25yrs
A government-run primary school in Kishoriganj Manmohanpur village, West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district, has ended the practice of serving separate mid-day meals to Hindu and Muslim students.
Clashes in Bengal over shop construction near temple; 40 arrested
As many as 40 people have been arrested in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, after violent clashes broke out between two groups reportedly over a land dispute.
Kolkata Police arrests Instagram influencer over 'communal' remarks
Kolkata Police on Friday arrested Instagram influencer Sharmishtha Panoli from Gurugram for allegedly making communal remarks in a video.
Suvendu Adhikari flags 'Kashmiris with suspicious device'; it was WiFi
West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has created a clatter on social media by alleging two individuals, whom he identified as Kashmiri, installed a "suspicious" wireless device on a rooftop in Baruipur.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
How Indians are retaliating against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
India's relations with Bangladesh have been strained amid reports of attacks on Hindus in the neighboring country.
2nd Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh: Reports
A second Hindu priest, Shyam Das Prabhu, has been arrested in Bangladesh, days after the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari arrested in Bangladesh
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and minority leader in Bangladesh, was arrested at Dhaka airport.
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.
Fresh tension in Bangladesh as far-right group threatens ISKCON
Communal tensions are flaring up in Bangladesh after an Islamist group based in Chittagong called for a ban on the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Kolkata: Prohibitory orders issued ahead of Durga Puja carnival
The Kolkata Police has banned gatherings of five or more people in and around Red Road, the venue for Tuesday's Durga Puja Carnival.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Victim's family slams Mamata's pujo call
The family of the 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered in Kolkata, has slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks asking people to "return to (Durga) Pujo."
Bengal's anti-rape bill passed amid Mamata vs BJP in assembly
The West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the "Aparajita" bill, an anti-rape legislation introduced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government.
West Bengal bandh call today over 'Nabanna Abhijan' clashes
The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared a 12-hour statewide strike in West Bengal on Wednesday, following the police's use of force against protesters a day before.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: 9 arrested for vandalism at hospital
Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday night.
Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: 'Renovation work' near crime scene sparks row
A political row has erupted in the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case over renovation work at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital near the seminar room where the victim's body was recovered.