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‘Graft key reason for public discontent with TMC’: Rebel MP Satabdi Roy

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 07:03 am IST

Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Satabdi Roy has blamed corruption for the existential crisis engulfing the party after its debacle in the 2026 state assembly elections.

Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets Bhupender Yadav in Delhi amid TMC split buzz

Bandyopadhyay was not among the 19 MPs who signed a letter expressing support for a separate parliamentary party faction of the TMC. (X/SudipBAITC)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 08:10 pm IST

ED raids seven Madan Mitra-linked premises in Bengal jobs irregularities case

A vehicle of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is parked outside the residence of TMC MLA Madan Mitra during a raid as part of a money laundering investigation into municipality recruitment "irregularities", in Kolkata. (PTI)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 09:07 pm IST

Kolkata Police sets up SIT to probe into fire incident that destroyed 4000 EVMs

The minister said around 4,000 EVMs stored on the eighth and ninth floors were destroyed in the fire.

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 07:02 am IST

Govt to run background checks on industrialists with investment plans: Bengal CM

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that his government is checking the background of industrialists and businessmen who have come up with investment proposals in the eastern state. (ANI)

Published on Jun 13, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Stalled railway projects worth ₹1 lakh cr to resume soon in WB: Adhikari

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, left, and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during a meeting. (PTI)

Published on Jun 06, 2026 07:29 pm IST

TMC leader Firhad Hakim quits as Kolkata mayor

Published on Jun 06, 2026 04:50 am IST

Abhishek Banerjee stays TMC General Secretary, but with two joint secretaries

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee held a meeting of the party’s national working committee at her residence in Kolkata on Friday, attended by several MPs and MLAs.

Updated on Jun 06, 2026 06:54 am IST

'He could have died': Mamata vs hospital over Abhishek Banerjee's injuries

TMC chief and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee leaves after meeting Abhishek Banerjee at a private hospital following his brief admission, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Updated on May 31, 2026 03:00 pm IST

TMC's Derek O'Brien questions Amit Shah after assault on Abhishek Banerjee

TMC leaders alleged that the protest was politically motivated and accused the BJP of engineering the attack to disrupt Abhishek Banerjee's visit.

Published on May 30, 2026 11:13 pm IST

Eggs, stones, shoes hurled at Abhishek Banerjee as 'BJP workers' rough up TMC MP

TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee wears a helmet after stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at him during his visit to the families of post-poll violence victims, in Sonarpur, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Updated on May 30, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Seven people killed as lightning, thunderstorms hit south Bengal districts

The storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 88 kmph, hit Kolkata, uprooting trees in more than 30 locations across the city. (PTI)

Published on May 29, 2026 09:10 pm IST

Bengal CID questions TMC MLAs over their signatures on LoP letter

West Bengal CID questioned several TMC MLAs. (cid.wb.gov.in)

Published on May 29, 2026 08:44 pm IST

Bengal: TMC councillors’ resignation spree triggers civic crisis ahead of monsoon

Some councillors cited the “people’s mandate” against the TMC as their reason for resigning; a few others cited “personal reasons”.

Updated on May 28, 2026 04:38 pm IST

Bengali film director Anik Dutta dies after fall from south Kolkata building

Dutta’s family and friends told the media that he had been undergoing treatment for depression for several years.

Published on May 28, 2026 04:40 pm IST

CBI nabs 10 people in Sandeshkhali killings of BJP workers after 2019 Bengal polls

Those arrested on Tuesday include Kader Molla, a close associate of Shahjahan. (Representative photo)

Published on May 27, 2026 05:39 pm IST

'Detect, delete and deport': Why migrants are gathering around Bangladesh border

This marks the second major wave of Bangladeshis returning home, after a similar exodus in November 2025 when the SIR exercise began in Bengal.

Updated on May 27, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Kolkata Metro girder work atop Chingrighata crossing completed after two years

The 32km-long metro line was supposed to be completed by 2016-17. (X/amitmalviya)

Published on May 26, 2026 12:00 pm IST

CM Adhikari asks districts to set up ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners

The BJP made infiltration a key issue in the recently held state assembly elections. (PTI)

Published on May 24, 2026 06:19 pm IST

Petrol to now cost ₹102 in Delhi, ₹111 in Mumbai: Check latest prices

Patna: Consumers wait at a petrol station amid multiple hikes in fuel prices.

Updated on May 25, 2026 11:43 am IST

Centre sanctions ₹2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: Adhikari

Centre has also sanctioned its share of ₹973 crore under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. (PTI)

Published on May 23, 2026 06:38 pm IST

TMC ward councillor found dead at Kolkata home; police suspect suicide

TMC leaders rushed to the ward councillor’s residence after the incident. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Published on May 23, 2026 05:13 pm IST

Bengal to bring fresh recruitment policy to curb hiring irregularities: CM Adhikari

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the state government will launch a fresh recruitment policy in the next budget session (PTI)

Published on May 23, 2026 03:47 pm IST

Bengal vendor who served PM Modi Jhalmuri gets alleged threat: Police

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers Jhalmuri snack to a local, in Jhargram on Sunday. (@narendramodi)

Updated on May 23, 2026 08:49 am IST

Property-grabbing racket: ED searches 9 locations across Bengal

The ED has questioned former TMC lawmaker Debasish Kumar in the case. (X)

Published on May 22, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Complaint filed against Bengal actors Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 controversial posts

A complaint was lodged with Kolkata Police on Thursday against Tollywood actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee

Published on May 21, 2026 10:21 pm IST

Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee relief in speech case till July 31

Calcutta HC directed Abhishek Banerjee to appear in person before the investigating officers and prohibited him from leaving the country without the court’s permission, lawyers said.

Published on May 21, 2026 07:04 pm IST

TMC MP Mala Roy surrenders in BJP worker assault case on poll result day, gets bail

Trinamool Congress (TMC) lawmaker Mala Roy is the TMC MP from Kolkata Dakshin, a councillor and the chairperson of the TMC-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).

Published on May 21, 2026 12:00 pm IST

TMC cries foul over ‘selective FIR’ against Abhishek Banerjee

The case was registered for his remarks regarding the playing of DJs and his statements against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Updated on May 17, 2026 02:31 pm IST

‘Black chapter’: Bengal CM Adhikari orders probe into 2021 post-poll violence

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a BJP workers' rally at Falta, in South 24 Parganas district.

Updated on May 17, 2026 08:33 am IST

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