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Tanmay Chatterjee

Tanmay Chatterjee

Tanmay Chatterjee has spent more than three decades covering regional and national politics, internal security, intelligence, defence and corruption. He also plans and edits special features on subjects ranging from elections to festivals.

Articles by Tanmay Chatterjee

West Bengal BJP holds twin rallies against CJP; calls them ‘anti-national’

Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, who was touring north Bengal, also referred to the “tukde tukde gang” in his statements. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 27, 2026 15:19 IST

TMC MP Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha in fresh blow to Mamata Banerjee

Koel Mallick is a politician and a Bengali actor.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 11:09 IST

TMC's Mitra joins rebels; Mamata says BJP is leaders' 'washing machine'

Madan Mitra resigns from the Trinamool Congress and joins the rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction led by Ritabratra Banerjee, in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 03:09 IST

Mamata loyalist MLA Madan Mitra joins TMC rebel camp, says no link to ED summons

Kolkata, Jun 09 (ANI): TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Madan Mitra speak to the media at the residence of Former CM Mamata Banerjee as a CID team arrives at the former CM's residence, in Kolkata on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 11:29 IST

ED files chargesheet against Shantanu Sinha Biswas in Bengal land grabbing case

The Enforcement Directorate alleged Shantanu Sinha Biswas did not cooperate after his arrest in the property grabbing and illegal land deals probe.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 14:47 IST

Calcutta HC pulls up Abhishek Banerjee over voice sample in poll speech case

The court directed Abhishek Banerjee to provide his voice sample on July 15 after hearing his petition seeking exemption from recording it.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 13:23 IST

3 ex-TMC MPs join BJP; to contest Rajya Sabha bypolls from seats they vacated

State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya welcomed them to the party at its West Bengal headquarters in Salt Lake

Updated on Jul 9, 2026 16:33 IST

BJP set to sweep Bengal RS polls as TMC factions decide against contesting

The Election Commission announced the bypolls on Monday.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 02:03 IST

Calcutta HC allows Mamata-led TMC to hold rally on Wednesday

Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee with supporters stages a candle march to protest the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl at Baruipur, in Kolkata. (@AITCofficial)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 14:00 IST

Rebels ‘take over’ TMC Kolkata office hours after meeting EC: 'We are original'

People walk past a banner of the rebel faction of Trinamool Congress (TMC) displayed outside the Trinamool Bhavan, in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 02:57 IST

Former TMC councillor Debraj Chakraborty sent to 7-day police custody in extortion case

Chakraborty, who is among the new generation of TMC leaders following general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, was arrested by the state police’s Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday (X)

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 15:21 IST

NIA arrests TMC councillor Shakir Ali for violence during 2023 Ram Navami procession

The NIA took over the investigation on April 27, 2023 following a direction by the Calcutta High Court.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 13:27 IST

Bengal assembly passes OBC amendment bills, removes 77 Muslim communities

Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari assured the meals would be nutritious. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:00 IST

Kolkata trams may return under BJP; survey ordered, says transport minister

In February 1943, the tram services were linked to Howrah. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 01:52 IST

‘Anti-social activity’, UCC: Key bills set to tabled in Bengal next week

Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the government would also bring in strict legislation against "love jihad", "land jihad" and forced religious conversion.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 08:32 IST

1-yr detention with no trial part of new Bengal bills on anti-social activities

The general consent was restored by the Suvendu Adhikari-led government on June 8.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 01:36 IST

West Bengal govt set to table UCC bill in assembly next week

West Bengal will be the largest state where the BJP will attempt to implement UCC.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 01:13 IST

TMC split deepens as rival factions move EC, stake claim of party control

After the rebel faction voted to remove her as TMC chairperson, Mamata Banerjee’s camp sent a revised list to the ECI on Monday night.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 02:59 IST

Calcutta HC judge discloses BJP brother link, Mamata’s legal team says no issue

Kolkata: TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee takes part in a protest march against hawker eviction without rehabilitation, in Kolkata, on June 17 (PTI)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 15:17 IST

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 24:12 IST

Rebel TMC MLAs elect Arup Roy as national chairperson, a post held by Mamata

The faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee constituted a new national leadership hierarchy, directly challenging the authority of Mamata Banerjee (Screengrab)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 16:46 IST

Row over KMC move to rename Suhrawardy Avenue after Gopal Mukherjee

Hooghly: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses the 'Paschimbanga Divas' (West Bengal Day) celebration at Tarakeswar, in Hooghly district, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 15:50 IST

PM Modi at Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata says the practice connects world to India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga and leads the nation in observing the 12th International Day of Yoga during a mass yoga session at Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (PMO Photo)

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 10:22 IST

'Age does not reduce human potential': PM leads Yoga Day celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata.

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 06:28 IST

Calcutta HC questions appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP, reserves order

On June 1, Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were expelled from the TMC. (X/@RitabrataBanerj)

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 14:39 IST

Mamata challenges Bhabanipur election in high court; BJP calls it futile attempt

Mamata Banerjee exits the Calcutta High Court, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 14:33 IST

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee grilled for 6 hrs by CID in ‘provocative’ speech case

Kolkata: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee arrives at the CID headquarters, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Tuesday (PTI)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 13:08 IST

Mamata Banerjee anticipated TMC crisis, say leaders as more members quit

TMC leaders claim Mamata Banerjee foresaw a rebellion after the BJP’s poll sweep, as resignations and defections continue to weaken the party. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 10:17 IST

If Mamata Banerjee approaches, I’ll let her contest from Rejinagar: Suspended TMC MLA

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kabir said he was willing to vacate the Rejinagar seat in Murshidabad district if Banerjee decided to contest from there. (ANI X)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 16:19 IST

58 TMC MLAs disown Abhishek Banerjee, Ritabrata claims LoP status in Bengal

Ritabrata Banerjee, a Trinamool MLA expelled for anti-party activities, was recognised by the Bengal assembly speaker as the Leader of the Opposition on Wednesday. (HT Photo/Samir Jana)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 03:44 IST

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