West Bengal

'How can Bengalis not have fish and meat?': Bengal BJP chief rejects Bageshwar Baba's no 'non-veg' appeal

Bengal BJP rejects Bageshwar Baba's non-veg appeal during Durga Puja: 'No one can tell Bengalis what to eat'

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya defended Bengali food habits, saying people cannot be told to give up fish and meat, and cited Swami Vivekananda's reference to mutton being offered to Goddess Kali.

5 days ago

Mamata Banerjee visits Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, pays tribute to Mother Teresa

Mamata Banerjee visited the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata and met Sr. Mary Joseph M.C., Superior General of the organisation. She paid tribute to Mother Teresa, remembering her lifelong service to humanity and her message of love, compassion and dignity.

7 days ago

Centre empowers district collectors to grant citizenship under CAA; New rules shift decision-making power

The move is aimed at reducing administrative layers and speeding up the citizenship process, with pending applications also to be transferred to the respective Collectors.

19 days ago

Tension prevails in Jadavpur University after SFI, ABVP groups clash; several students hospitalised

Several students were injured and hospitalised, while both groups lodged FIRs with Jadavpur Police Station and announced protest demonstrations on campus. SFI and ABVP traded allegations of vandalism and attacks, with both denying responsibility for the violence. No arrests had been made when the report was filed.

24 days ago

Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case

The complainant's lawyer said Moitra failed to appear in court despite repeated summons. The case includes charges under the BNS and BNSS related to hurting religious sentiments, promoting enmity, outraging women's modesty, intimidation and hate speech.

25 days ago

Congress social media chief faces BJP heat over 'false' claims on flag hoisting during I-Day celebrations

Congress social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate faced criticism after sharing two old videos on social media and alleging that BJP leaders had hoisted party flags instead of the Tricolour during 80th Independence Day celebrations. T

28 days ago

Over 5.35 Lakh Children Reported Missing Across India in Four Years, 3.46 Lakh Traced

More than 5.35 lakh children were reported missing across India between 2021 and 2024, of whom 3.46 lakh were traced while nearly 1.89 lakh remained untraced, according to NCRB data tabled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.

28 days ago

Ex-Deputy Speaker of Bengal Assembly found dead at his residence, suicide note recovered

West Bengal Shocker: Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Hanging At TMC Office In Birbhum; Suicide Note Recovered

He also advised his sons to stay away from politics. Police are investigating the circumstances, including verifying the authenticity of the note, while his body has been sent for post-mortem. Banerjee had lost the Rampurhat Assembly seat in this year's elections by around 24,000 votes and had reportedly become largely incommunicado with the party leadership.

28 days ago

'National Security Above Everything': CM Suvendu Adhikari Defends Namaz Pass Suspension At Kolkata Airport Mosque

Kolkata Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the temporary suspension of entry passes for prayers at the Gouripur Jama Masjid inside Kolkata airport, citing national security and the airport's strategic importance.

Jul 13, 2026

Bengal minor girl rape-murder: Prabhas Mondal, accused killed in police encounter

Bengal minor girl rape-murder: Accused Pravas Mondal killed in police encounter

The accused in the horrific rape and murder case of a 12-year-old in West Bengal's Baruipur was shot dead in a police encounter on Wednesday after he allegedly tried to attack the police.

Jul 8, 2026

Baruipur minor rape-murder case: Delhi HC seeks suggestions on SOP for child victim cases

The Chief Minister also termed the crime "heinous", promised efforts to secure capital punishment through a speedy trial, and said authorities are investigating the mob violence that followed the incident, including its alleged communal angle.

Jul 7, 2026

Eggs, stones and shoes hurled at Mahua Moitra's Krishnanagar office; TMC MP alleges BJP goons behind attack

Mahua Moitra alleged BJP supporters targeted her by throwing eggs at an eatery and criticised West Bengal Police for allegedly failing to intervene. Videos shared online showed protesters outside the venue and eggs striking the windows. The BJP had not issued an immediate response to the claims.

Jul 1, 2026

PM Modi releases 23rd instalment of PM-Kisan scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Tarkeshwar in West Bengal, transferring over Rs 18,880 crore directly to the bank accounts of 9.44 crore farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Jun 20, 2026

Watch: PM Modi Enjoys Jhalmuri Served by Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari at NDA Meeting as he completes 12 years in office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen enjoying jhalmuri, a popular Bengali snack, during the NDA Chief Ministers' and Deputy Chief Ministers' meeting in New Delhi. A video from the event went viral on social media, showing BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari serving jhalmuri to the Prime Minister.

Jun 11, 2026

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, Tamil Nadu sees tight three-way contest; Vijay's TVK strong

FIR filed against Mamata Banerjee over 'provocative' remarks alleging involvement of Home Ministry in Hadi case

Banerjee had referred to the arrest of Hadi's alleged killers by West Bengal's STF and suggested the involvement of the Home Ministry. The complaint also claims her remarks could endanger Hindus in Bangladesh. The police have registered the case and initiated an investigation.

Jun 4, 2026

Messi's India Tour event organiser files complaint against former Bengal minister, ex-DGP

The organiser of Lionel Messi's 'GOAT India Tour-Kolkata edition', Satadru Dutta, has filed a complaint against former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, former DGP Rajeev Kumar and TMC councillor Jui Biswas over alleged mismanagement during Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium in December 2025.

May 19, 2026

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates granted in last 15 years

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates issued in 15 years

The state's Backward Class Development Department has also instructed authorities to initiate legal action against individuals found to have obtained certificates using fake documents, as well as officials allegedly involved in wrongful issuance.

May 16, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari's aide shot dead in Bengal's Madhyamgram; another critically injured

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant killed in point-blank shooting in Bengal days after BJP's poll victory

The personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal days after the BJP's Assembly poll victory in the state. Two others, including the driver and BJP associate Buddhadeb Bera, were critically injured in the attack.

May 7, 2026

'Jai Shri Ram' slogans outside Mamata's residence in Kolkata, as trends show BJP lead over TMC

Bengal, Tamil Nadu results to impact 2029 polls, Says Omar Abdullah; BJP surge reshapes political landscape

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, as a "political earthquake" with long-term national implications.

May 4, 2026

CISF jawan arrested for molesting minor in West Burdwan's Kulti

A CISF jawan has been arrested in West Burdwan's Kulti for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl after luring her with mangoes near a CISF camp in Sitalpur. The child informed her family, who filed a complaint, after which police arrested the accused. He has been suspended and booked under the POCSO Act.

Apr 27, 2026

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West Bengal

Bengal BJP rejects Bageshwar Baba's non-veg appeal during Durga Puja: 'No one can tell Bengalis what to eat'

Mamata Banerjee visits Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, pays tribute to Mother Teresa

Centre empowers district collectors to grant citizenship under CAA; New rules shift decision-making power

Tension prevails in Jadavpur University after SFI, ABVP groups clash; several students hospitalised

Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case

Congress social media chief faces BJP heat over 'false' claims on flag hoisting during I-Day celebrations

Over 5.35 Lakh Children Reported Missing Across India in Four Years, 3.46 Lakh Traced

West Bengal Shocker: Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Hanging At TMC Office In Birbhum; Suicide Note Recovered

'National Security Above Everything': CM Suvendu Adhikari Defends Namaz Pass Suspension At Kolkata Airport Mosque

Bengal minor girl rape-murder: Accused Pravas Mondal killed in police encounter

Baruipur minor rape-murder case: Delhi HC seeks suggestions on SOP for child victim cases

Eggs, stones and shoes hurled at Mahua Moitra's Krishnanagar office; TMC MP alleges BJP goons behind attack

PM Modi releases 23rd instalment of PM-Kisan scheme

Watch: PM Modi Enjoys Jhalmuri Served by Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari at NDA Meeting as he completes 12 years in office

FIR filed against Mamata Banerjee over 'provocative' remarks alleging involvement of Home Ministry in Hadi case

Messi's India Tour event organiser files complaint against former Bengal minister, ex-DGP

Bengal govt directs DMs to re-verify all Backward Class certificates issued in 15 years

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant killed in point-blank shooting in Bengal days after BJP's poll victory

Bengal, Tamil Nadu results to impact 2029 polls, Says Omar Abdullah; BJP surge reshapes political landscape

CISF jawan arrested for molesting minor in West Burdwan's Kulti

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