Trinamool Congress: News
Ex-TMC MP Koel Mallick becomes BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate
Bengali actor Koel Mallick (real name Rukmini Mallick) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.
Woman journalist who alleged sexual harassment by police detained again
One of the three women journalists who alleged sexual harassment by police personnel during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar on October 3 was reportedly detained again on Monday.
'Traitors...': Mamata Banerjee issues 15-day ultimatum to rebel MPs, MLAs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a 15-day ultimatum to rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to return to the party.
Bengal: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car attacked in Hooghly district
In West Bengal's Hooghly district on Saturday, a mob attacked the car of MLA Kunal Ghosh of the Mamata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bengal: TMC leader Ajit Maity arrested for extortion
Ajit Maity, a leader of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, was arrested on Friday, The Hindu reported.
'It'll send powerful message': Rebel MP backs potential TMC-INC alliance
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh has backed a potential alliance between the TMC and the Indian National Congress (INC).
Both TMC factions get new names, symbols
The Election Commission has allotted new names and symbols to two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Mamata's TMC faction submits alternative name, symbol to ECI
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee has sent an alternate name and symbol to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
'Now party chori': Rahul Gandhi after ECI freezes TMC's name
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for freezing the Trinamool Congress's name and its "flowers and grass" symbol. The decision was taken for the upcoming October 6 bypolls in West Bengal.
17 NCPI MPs to join BJP soon: Rebel TMC Parliamentarian
Seventeen Members of Parliament from the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) are likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before or after Durga Puja in October, former Trinamool Congress leader and Cooch Behar MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia claimed on Monday.
Bengal government orders closure of 252 madrasas after survey
The West Bengal government has issued closure notices to 252 madrasas as part of a review of Islamic educational institutions.
TMC rebels say won't field candidate if Mamata contests Nandigram
Mamata Banerjee potentially running for the assembly bypoll in Nandigram is evolving into what might be a breakthrough or a challenge between the two factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Grant cut, DJs banned...: Bengal announces new Durga Puja rules
The West Bengal government has announced new rules for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
Bengal: Adhikari plans to set up 1,000 Vidya Bharati schools
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced plans to set up at least 1,000 Vidya Bharati schools across the state in one year.
Ex-Minister Mukul Roy's daughter-in-law among missing after Nepal floods
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Subhranshu Roy's wife is reportedly among those missing after flash floods hit Nepal near the Tibet border.
Why SC issued notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs?
The Supreme Court has issued notices to 20 rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
SC issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs
The Supreme Court has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) on a petition filed by TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Calcutta HC grants Mahua Moitra interim protection from arrest
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has been granted interim protection from arrest by the Calcutta High Court. The protection comes after a Krishnanagar court issued an arrest warrant against her for not appearing in court.
WB ex-deputy speaker found dead at TMC office; note found
Asish Banerjee, the former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was discovered dead at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Rampurhat city.
Former Bengal deputy speaker found dead at TMC office
Asish Banerjee, the former deputy speaker of the West Bengal assembly, was found dead this morning.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi skip I-Day celebrations for 2nd year
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort for the second consecutive year.
Mob attacks ex-TMC MLA who hurriedly buried RG Kar victim
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh was attacked by a mob outside the Khardah Police Station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on Friday.
Ex-TMC MLA arrested for 'hastily cremating' RG Kar rape-murder victim
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha on Thursday over his alleged involvement in the hasty cremation of the victim of a rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital two years ago.
Why Bengali legend Uttam Kumar's sculpture is getting hate
A newly unveiled statue of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar at the Keoratala Crematorium in Kolkata has sparked outrage among local artists.
Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over pellet gun use
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Home Minister Amit Shah over the use of pellet guns during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
Top cop who slapped woman protester removed from Jantar Mantar
Senior officer of the Delhi Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sandeep Lamba, has been removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site.
Monsoon Session: Kalyan Banerjee suspended over remarks against women MPs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the Monsoon Session.
Dressed in black, opposition MPs protest 'police brutality' outside Parliament
Members of the opposition parties in India wore black clothes on Wednesday as a mark of protest against the alleged police brutality on student protesters and lawmakers.
AAP launches helpline for injured, detained CJP protesters
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a helpline for protesters injured during a police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march in Delhi.
Abhishek Banerjee's 'illegal' office demolition stayed by Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has temporarily stayed the demolition of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee's office in Diamond Harbour.
Opposition leaders walk out of all-party meet over NCPI's presence
Opposition leaders staged a walkout from an all-party meeting on Saturday, protesting the participation of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).
Actor Koel Mallick quits RS in fresh blow to Mamata
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and actor Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from Rajya Sabha.
Madan Mitra, Mamata's trusted aide, joins rebel Trinamool camp
In a major setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader Madan Mitra, one of Mamata Banerjee's most trusted aides, has resigned and joined the rebel camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
'You will have to kill me': Mamata defies TMC rebels
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a defiant statement against the rebels of her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bengal: TMC state president resigns amid internal crisis
Chandrima Bhattacharya, the West Bengal president of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from all her party positions.
Bengal assembly passes OBC reservation amendments, Muslim sub-groups reduced
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed two amendment bills to revise the state's OBC reservation laws.
23 opposition parties write to CJI, allege electoral roll manipulation
Twenty-three opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Samajwadi Party and others, have written a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant.
Cabinet reshuffle, new BJP team likely to be announced
Speculation is rife over a possible reshuffle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
Taratala warehouse collapse: FIR filed against ex-Kolkata mayor, 2 others
A complaint has been filed against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim and two ex-councilors, Anwar Khan and Shams Iqbal, in connection with a deadly under-construction warehouse collapse in Taratala.
BJP government selectively targeting Mamata's supporters: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government of selectively targeting legislators loyal to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Bengal likely to table UCC Bill in Assembly on Monday
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that his government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state following due legal procedure.
68% Indians call political party-switching unethical: Survey
A recent survey has revealed that at least 68% of respondents disapprove of politicians switching parties after being elected.
Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebel camp appoints Arup Roy as chairperson
In a major upheaval in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), rebel MLAs on Monday appointed senior MLA Arup Roy as the chairperson of what they called the "real" TMC.
Trinamool MPs plan to sue Moitra over '₹40cr bribe' claim
Around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament are reportedly planning to sue party colleague Mahua Moitra.
Swapan Dasgupta presents Bengal BJP government's maiden budget
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first budget for 2026-27 on Monday.
TMC's ₹440cr bank accounts frozen amid internal power struggle
Three bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have been frozen after complaints from rebel party MLAs.