Trinamool Congress: News
Kolkata gang-rape: College terminates contract of prime accused, expels 2
The South Calcutta Law College has expelled two students and terminated the contract of its prime accused Manojit Mishra in a gang rape case.
Kolkata rape case: Prime accused had history of harassing women
The main accused in the alleged gang-rape of a 24-year-old student at South Calcutta Law College, Monojit Mishra, has a long history of criminal cases.
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.
Kolkata rape case: TMC MP hits back at party
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has hit back at his own party after it condemned his remarks on the Kolkata law student rape case.
Gang-rape of student in Kolkata: Security guard arrested
A security guard at South Kolkata Law College has been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a first-year law student.
Padma Shri monk accused of rape by Bengal woman
A West Bengal woman has accused Swami Pradiptananda, a Padma Shri awardee monk, of raping her multiple times under the pretext of offering her a job.
Kolkata gang-rape case: Medical exam confirms 'forceful penetration'
A 24-year-old law student was allegedly gang-raped at South Calcutta Law College on June 25. The incident involved an alumnus and two senior students of the institution.
'Justice will be served': TMC disowns member who raped student
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has condemned the gang rape of a 24-year-old student of South Calcutta Law College.
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.
Bypoll results: AAP defeats BJP in Gujarat; Trinamool retains Kaliganj
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won the Visavadar Assembly bypoll in Gujarat, marking one of its major electoral successes since February's defeat in Delhi to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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.
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.
Saket Gokhale apologizes to ex-diplomat Lakshmi Puri over defamatory posts
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale on Tuesday publicly apologized to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri for a series of defamatory tweets posted way back in June 2021.
'Secularism must be 2-way street...': Pawan Kalyan on influencer's arrest
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has spoken out against the arrest of Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer.
'Local police inactive, local councilor directed attacks': Murshidabad violence report
The Calcutta High Court's fact-finding committee has submitted its report on the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad that took place in April.
'Not consulted': TMC removes Yusuf Pathan from Centre's terror outreach
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has pulled out its MP Yusuf Pathan from the Indian government's 'Operation Sindoor' global outreach program.
'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.
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.
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.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh threatens women protesters during road inauguration
Dilip Ghosh, a senior BJP leader in West Bengal, has landed himself in a controversy after he threatened women protesters at a recent road inauguration.
TMC MP backs Congress leader's 'fat' remark on Rohit Sharma
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Sougata Ray has supported Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial comments on Team India captain Rohit Sharma.
'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.
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.
Kejriwal announces 'Ambedkar Samman' scholarship for Dalits amid Ambedkar row
Amid the controversy over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a new scholarship scheme for Dalit students.
PM Modi calls 'injured' BJP MPs, inquires about health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were allegedly injured in a scuffle in Parliament.
Priyanka may join parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election'
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be a part of a joint parliamentary committee that will look into the "One Nation, One Election" Constitution Amendment Bill, reports said on Wednesday.
Rohan Jaitley re-elected as DDCA president, defeats Kirti Azad
Rohan Jaitley has been re-elected as the president of the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), defeating former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad.
Rajya Sabha to hold Constitution debate amid no-trust motion row
The Rajya Sabha will hold a two-day debate on the Constitution from Monday.
TMC's Sagarika moves privilege motion against Rijiju over 'unworthy' comment
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sagarika Ghose has moved a privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar.
'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.
'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.
After TMC, Samajwadi Party skips Congress's Parliament protest
The unity of the opposition bloc in India was put to test on Tuesday as key allies skipped a Congress-led protest in Parliament.
Parliament session: Opposition divided on Adani issue; Trinamool skips meeting
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped a key meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders on Monday.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren resigns, oath-taking on November 28
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Governor Santosh Gangwar at 4:00pm on Sunday to formally stake his claim to form the government, ANI reported.
Bengal Governor unveils own statue, faces political backlash
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has triggered a political row after unveiling a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.
TMC leading in all 6 seats in West Bengal bypolls
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is currently leading in all six assembly constituencies of the West Bengal bypolls.
Video: Man tries to shoot TMC leader, he chases shooter
A murder attempt on Sushanta Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress councilor from Kolkata's Kasba area, was foiled after the gun malfunctioned.
Bengal protesting doctors to meet Mamata today, hunger strike continues
Junior doctors in West Bengal are continuing their hunger strike as they prepare to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday.
1 ICU patient dies, 80 evacuated after Kolkata hospital fire
A massive fire erupted at the ESI Hospital in Sealdah, Kolkata, early Friday morning.
Who is protecting Lawrence Bishnoi? Trinamool MP to Center
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale has asked the Centre to clarify its position on the role and status of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Kolkata: Durga Puja pandal features installation symbolizing RG Kar victim
A Durga Puja committee in Kolkata has erected a poignant installation at their pandal, themed "Lajja" or shame, depicting the trainee doctor who was raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August.
'Kashmir azadi' slogans at RG Kar protests, Centre seeks report
The central government has reportedly asked for a detailed report from the West Bengal administration concerning the alleged chanting of "Kashmir Mange Azadi" (Kashmir wants freedom) slogans during a protest rally in Kolkata.
Karnataka Cabinet withdraws CBI's permission to probe cases in state
The Karnataka government on Friday withdrew its consent for any probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within its territory.
'Cheap stunt': Opposition's reaction to 'One nation, one election' push
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the "one nation, one election" initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.
No narco test for RG Kar rape-murder accused; know why
A Kolkata court has denied the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s request to conduct a narcoanalysis test on Sanjoy Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Mahua files Lokpal complaint against SEBI chief over Adani links
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint before the Lokpal against Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), over allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities.
Mamata government rejects doctors' preconditions for talks; what are they
The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has dismissed the demands of junior doctors for her presence and a live broadcast as preconditions for talks.
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."
Doctors demand apology from TMC's Abhishek Banerjee over 'misleading post'
A doctors' forum in West Bengal has written to Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, protesting his claim that a man died due to lack of treatment at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
TMC MP quits politics over Kolkata rape-murder protest
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Jawhar Sircar has announced his decision to resign from the Rajya Sabha and politics, citing the West Bengal government's handling of the Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case.
'No doctors available,' youth dies at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital
A 28-year-old man passed away during treatment at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata on Friday.
Here's how much Congress spent on Rahul's two poll campaigns
The Congress has disclosed its expenditures for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Doctor rape-murder: BJP MP faces 'go back' slogan
Junior doctors protesting late Monday night chanted "go back" against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who visited the protest site in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress boycotts three TV channels amid doctor rape-murder row
The ruling Trinamool Congress, currently under scrutiny for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has announced its decision to boycott three television channels.
BJP slams Mamata over 'not only Bengal will burn' remark
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening protesting doctors and other states during a rally on Wednesday.
Video: Elderly man stands firm against Kolkata Police water cannons
A video of an elderly man standing firm against police water cannons during the "Nabanna Abhijan" rally in Kolkata on Tuesday has gone viral.
Bengal bandh: Airlines issue advisories; bus drivers wear helmets
Major airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, and SpiceJet, have issued travel alerts due to the 12-hour Bengal Bandh, advising passengers to allow extra time for reaching Kolkata airport.
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: Police use teargas, water cannons on 'Nabanna Abhijan' protesters
Law enforcement agencies in Kolkata are attempting to control a protest march which is headed toward the state secretariat, Nabanna.
Kolkata on high alert for 'Nabanna Abhijan' protest march
Kolkata is on high alert on Tuesday as the city braces for the "Nabanno Abhijan" protest march.
BJP, TMC clash over controversial video from 'RG Kar protest'
A heated exchange has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), over a video allegedly showing a girl dancing on stage during a protest.
'No culprit will be spared,' says Modi amid rape-murder protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to crack down on crimes against women.
TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar summoned for sharing 'misinformation' about police
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, has been summoned by the Kolkata Police.
What is Kamduni case, in spotlight amid Kolkata doctor's rape-murder
The recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has reignited discussions about the 2013 Kamduni case.
Kolkata rape-murder: Huge row after 42 doctors transferred amid protests
The West Bengal government has transferred 42 professors and doctors working in various medical institutions and hospitals amid ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor.
'Never spoke against TMC': Shantanu Sen on removal as spokesperson
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shantanu Sen has claimed that he never spoke against the party or any of its leaders after he was removed as the party's spokesperson on Friday.
Doctor rape-murder: Kolkata college students protest Dr Ghosh's appointment
Students at Calcutta National Medical College have protested against the appointment of Dr Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College, as their new principal.
Congress demands probe into Hindenburg's allegations against SEBI chief
The Congress party has called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the recent Hindenburg Research allegations against Madhabi Puri Buch, the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Trinamool asks minister to resign for misbehaving with woman officer
The Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has demanded the resignation of state jail minister Akhil Giri after a video of him threatening a female department official surfaced.
'Fail minister...': Opposition attacks Centre after Howrah-Mumbai Mail derails
Opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress have criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre after a train derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Tuesday morning.