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'Mamata not merely an adviser': Dissent grows in rebel TMC camp after Ritabrata Banerjee's proposal
The concerns emerged following a meeting of the rebel legislature bloc led by Ritabrata Banerjee, who was recently recognised as the Leader of Opposition. | India News…
Loyalists rally behind Mamata, say an ousted leader cannot lead Trinamool in Assembly
Earlier in the day, the Trinamool had dissolved all its party committees, including district and block units; party leaders say ‘Mamata is the original Trinamool Congress’…
TMC's rebel leader now LoP, ED summons Abhishek, mayor ‘quits’: Mamata faces many setbacks
This blow for TMC also comes a month after it suffered a major loss against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Assembly elections. | India News…
West Bengal govt. downgrades Sourav Ganguly’s security cover
West Bengal government downgrades Sourav Ganguly's security from Z-category to Y-category amid ongoing threat assessments.…
Rebel TMC front captures prime Oppn status in assembly, deals blow to Mamata
Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, the two lawmakers expelled by the TMC, have been recognised as the leader and deputy leader of the Opposition respectively | India News…
ED summons TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee on June 15 in Bengal recruitment case
The summons, which require the former chief minister’s nephew to turn up at ED’s Kolkata zonal office, were delivered at Banerjee’s Kalighat area residence. | India News…
Suvendu expands Ministry; 13 Cabinet Ministers, 22 Ministers of State take oath
West Bengal's Cabinet expands as 35 BJP MLAs take oath, boosting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Council to 41 Ministers.…
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Debo Prasad Bag arrested as resignations continue in party
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Debaprasad Bag arrested amid ongoing corruption probes as party leaders resign in West Bengal.…
TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor, says Kunal Ghosh; official confirmation awaited
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor after being granted permission by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee. | India News…
Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee chosen Bengal LoP, has support of 58 MLAs
The West Bengal speaker has accepted a letter signed by the 58 MLAs. Two other MLAs are also part of the group, but they are currently outside the state. | India News…
Trinamool rift deepens as 20 MLAs attend administrative meeting called by Suvendu
Trinamool Congress rift escalates as 20 MLAs attend Suvendu's meeting amid rebel claims for new Leader of Opposition.…
Bengal government hands over 31 acres to BSF for fencing at India-Bangladesh border
West Bengal government transfers 31 acres to BSF for border fencing, addressing long-standing land transfer issues at India-Bangladesh border.…
Trinamool rift deepens as 20 MLAs attend administrative meeting called by Suvendu
Trinamool Congress rift escalates as 20 MLAs attend Suvendu's meeting amid rebel claims for new Leader of Opposition.…
Trinamool Congress announces organisational overhaul amid internal rebellion, dissolves all committees in Bengal
TMC announces the dissolution of all committees in West Bengal amid internal rebellion, initiating a comprehensive organisational overhaul.…
TMC's big move amid split buzz and LoP row: 'All committees dissolved with immediate effect'
The crisis deepened on Wednesday when 59 rebel TMC MLAs arrived at the West Bengal Assembly in Kolkata to stake claim as the principal opposition group. | India News…
'Do ghaz ki doori': Adhir Choudhary on BJP keeping distance from rebel Trinamool MLAs
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which recently came to power in the state for th…
Who is Ritabrata Banerjee? TMC MLA leading ‘rebel’ faction and likely to be Bengal LoP
Ritabrata Banerjee is a member of legislative assembly in West Bengal. He won from Uluberia Purba constituency on Trinamool Congress’ ticket. | India News…
West Bengal: 59 rebel TMC legislators to stake claim as main opposition party
The dissidents include former ministers such as Javed Ahmed Khan, Arup Roy, Chandranath Sinha, and Sabina Yasmin | India News…
NIA files 4 charge sheets in Malda SIR violence case
The NIA has charged 31 individuals for taking judicial officers hostage during an April incident in Malda, West Bengal, amid electoral roll revisions. | India News…
Mamata's TMC stares at split as most MLAs rally behind expelled legislator for leader of opposition
Addressing a rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, TMC leader and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP is trying to split the TMC. | India News…
‘What is happening now?’: TMC's Derek O'Brien to Amit Shah after Abhishek Banerjee roughed up in Bengal
Derek O'Brien alleged that Abhishek Banerjee's security had been withdrawn on the day of counting and sought an explanation from Amit Shah over the incident. | India News…
West Bengal Cabinet expansion on June 1
West Bengal's Cabinet expansion on June 1 will prioritize seniority, experience, and regional representation among over 30 new Ministers.…
Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at nine locations in West Bengal PDS scam case
Shorts News:Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at nine locations in West Bengal PDS scam case…
‘They wanted to kill me’: Abhishek vows to move Supreme Court after attack allegedly by BJP workers
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy during a visit to West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. | India News…
'Rulers became killers': Mamata, Akhilesh, Kharge condemn attack on Abhishek Banerjee, accuse BJP of violence
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the incident. He alleged that the lack of security arrangements reflected the BJP's politics. | India News…
Abhishek Banerjee assaulted allegedly by BJP workers: Eggs, stones, shoes hurled at TMC general secretary
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee assaulted as he visits post-poll violence | India News…
Eggs, shoes hurled at TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee during visit to post-poll violence victims' families in Bengal
Abhishek Banerjee attacked during visit to post-poll violence victims' families in Bengal, claims it was a pre-planned assault.…
Fire breaks out at school in west Bengaluru, no casualties reported
The fire broke out in the auditorium.…
West Bengal set to implement National Health Mission, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal to implement National Health Mission with ₹2,103 crore funding, enhancing healthcare for 1.36 crore families.…
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches cervical cancer vaccination drive for over 7.5 lakh girls aged 14 years
West Bengal launches HPV vaccination drive for 7.5 lakh girls aged 14, offering free Gardasil-4 doses to combat cervical cancer.…
Trinamool criticises 11-page Annapurna Bhandar form filling process
Trinamool Congress criticizes the complicated 11-page Annapurna Bhandar form, urging the government for a simplified process.…
Census in West Bengal to start from August 1: CM Suvendu
West Bengal's Census 2027 will take place from August 1 to February's end, emphasizing public participation and governance.…
West Bengal truck driver killed in Manipur ambush
West Bengal truck driver killed in Manipur ambush; a police constable injured amid ongoing regional tensions and protests.…
Census in Bengal to be held from August 1 to February end next year: CM
West Bengal's Census 2027 will take place from August 1 to February's end, emphasizing public participation and governance.…
At least 386 undocumented immigrants in Bengal holding centres await deportation
A police officer said the highest number of undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants (around 335) is being held at three centres in Basirhat | India News…
Illegal call centre busted in Goa, 26 held for duping U.S. citizens
Police bust illegal call centre in Goa, arresting 26 for duping U.S. citizens by impersonating bank officials.…
Internal bickering, resignations and public anger, Trinamool battling on multiple fronts
Trinamool Congress faces internal conflicts, resignations, and public protests following recent electoral defeats in West Bengal.…
West Bengal government faces Annapurna challenge, to verify beneficiaries before rolling out cash transfer scheme
West Bengal government verifies beneficiaries for Annapurna Yojana amid financial concerns over cash transfer scheme implementation.…
Child marriage persists despite national decline, West Bengal tops list: Data
NEW DELHI: Child marriage persists in several Indian states despite years of campaigns promoting girls' education and delayed marriage, with West Bengal and Jharkhand reporting the…
Rate at which West Bengal tribunals restoring names of deleted electors proves genuine voters not allowed to vote: Prasenjit Bose
Prasenjit Bose highlights that over 60% of restored electors reveal genuine voters were wrongfully excluded from West Bengal's 2026 elections.…
Probe incidents of accused being paraded in underwear: APDR writes to West Bengal Human Rights Commission
APDR urges West Bengal Human Rights Commission to investigate police for parading accused in underwear, highlighting human rights violations.…
30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC government’s direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari declares 30 lakh 'Lakshmir Bhandar' beneficiaries ineligible, introduces new 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme for women.…
Hundreds gather near West Bengal’s Hakimpur border as BJP Govt begins crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis
Hundreds gather at West Bengal's Hakimpur border as the BJP government enforces a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi migrants.…
Annapurna Yojana: How to enrol in West Bengal’s new cash aid scheme for women
West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will provide ₹3,000 monthly cash aid to eligible women, with applications starting May 27, 2026.…
Scores head to Bangladesh border amid Bengal’s migrant crackdown
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said those found to be Bangladeshi nationals should leave the country voluntarily. | India News…
TMC leaders attend administrative meeting chaired by West Bengal CM Adhikari
In 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the assembly polls winning 208 seats, while TMC won 80 seat | India News…
No liquor shops within 1 km of temples, education institutes; ‘maach-bhaat’ in 400 canteens for ₹5, says Suvendu
West Bengal's CM announces liquor shop ban near schools, ₹5 meals, and cash benefits for women under Annapurna Bhandar scheme.…
Trinamool MP, six MLAs join Suvendu’s meeting, say ‘it’s for development’
Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six MLAs attend Suvendu Adhikari's meeting, signaling potential political shifts in West Bengal.…
Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives
CM Suvendu Adhikari stated that the West Bengal government would also set up an AYUSH department, delinking it from the state health department. | India News…
TMC sees mass exodus after over 100 councillors resign; Mamata calls for party unity
Following TMC's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections, over 100 councillors have resigned, and the rest are said to be skipping work. | India News…
West Bengal: Suvendu govt announces Rs 5 fish-rice meals, liquor ban near schools and temples
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday announced a slew of welfare measures, including subsidised meals, monthly financial assistance for women, and new …
TMC struggles to find candidate for Nandigram bypoll
Two TMC leaders declined to contest the Nandigram by-election, while CM Suvendu Adhikari assures voters he will continue to serve them. | India News…
Arrests, mass resignations, ‘bulldozer action’ deepen Trinamool’s crisis across West Bengal
Trinamool Congress faces a crisis in West Bengal with arrests, resignations, and demolition of illegal constructions post-BJP's power shift.…
CPI(M) sees silver lining in Falta Assembly re-poll results
CPI(M) views Falta re-poll results positively, with increased votes signaling potential resurgence amid Trinamool Congress's declining support.…
Neelam Meena becomes the first woman chief electoral officer of West Bengal
Earlier the state administration appointed Subrata Gupta, who was a special observer appointed by the Election Commission of India | India News…
Watch: Police visit TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Police on Monday visited 'Shantiniketan', the official residence of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, with officials later calling the move as part of a "…
Neelam Meena appointed new West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer
Neelam Meena appointed as West Bengal's new Chief Electoral Officer, succeeding Manoj Kumar Agarwal amid recent administrative changes.…
'Detect, delete and deport': BJP govt opens first migrant holding centre in Bengal
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s BJP government on Monday operationalised its “detect, delete and deport” policy, with Malda becoming the first district in the state to establish a holding…
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.…
IMD forecasts rain for south Bengal from Wednesday
IMD predicts rain and a temperature drop for south Bengal, providing relief from the recent heatwave starting Wednesday.…