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ED summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra's wife, two sons in municipal recruitment ‘scam’

The development comes weeks after the ED conducted simultaneous searches at multiple premises linked to Mitra in connection with the alleged recruitment scam.
Published on Jul 14, 2026 10:15 pm IST

TMC's latest rebel has formula to reunite Mamata’s party: ‘Oust the nephew’

Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee along with TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 07:48 pm IST

ISKCON to provide midday meals in schools in Kolkata, parts of Bengal from Aug 1

ISKCON to provide midday meals in schools in Kolkata, parts of Bengal from Aug 1: Suvendu Adhikari
Published on Jul 14, 2026 11:27 am IST

West Bengal to give 5 lakh to each 60 rath yatra committee: CM Adhikari

This is the first time the government is providing such financial assistance to rath yatra committees. (ANI)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 06:35 pm IST

9 bodies recovered from fishing trawler in Bay of Bengal; 6 still missing

Decomposed bodies of 9 fishermen were recovered from their trawler's wreckage after they got caught in bad weather
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 08:07 am IST

Suvendu Adhikari defends Kolkata airport mosque removal, cites national security

Suvendu Adhikari said that his administration does not restrict religious practices, countering claims made by the Opposition.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:01 pm IST

CPM leader arrested in lynching, vandalism case linked to Baruipur rape-murder

Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), Trinamool Youth Congress supporters took out a protest rally against recent rape and murder of a 12 year old girl in Baruipur from Ballygung to Hazra in Kolkata.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 09:33 am IST

One held after Bengal woman alleges assault by ex-TMC MLA’s supporters: Police

Firdousi Begum denied involvement in the incident. (Representative Photo/iStock)
Published on Jul 12, 2026 02:14 pm IST

Mamata Banerjee's loyalist Anubrata Mandal joins Ritabrata-led rebel faction

Anubrata Mandal was once considered a close aide of former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Published on Jul 12, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Radicals behind Baruipur lynching, says CM Adhikari; gives his kin job

Indrajit Mondal was targeted and murdered because of his name and identity, said Suvendu. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 06:22 pm IST

'Won't term it lynching': West Bengal CM on killing of Indrajit Mondal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:05 pm IST

‘Not weak CM like Mamata’: Suvendu warns Humayun Kabir over ‘reckless remarks’

Suvendu Adhikari said that while Mamata was “weak” and “coward”, he will not tolerate “irresponsible acts” by elected officials.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 12:00 am IST

Amid mass exodus in Trinamool Congress, here's who is still in Team Mamata

Another setback for the Mamata came after Ritabrata Banerjee, from the rebel faction, was named the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.
Published on Jul 10, 2026 05:20 pm IST

3 ex-TMC MPs join BJP, get ticket for bypolls

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Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:22 am IST

Former TMC MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash Chik Baraik join BJP

Samik Bhattacharya welcomed the former MPs by presenting them with BJP flags during a programme attended by senior state leaders at the party's Salt Lake office.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 02:59 pm IST

TMC vs BJP amid row over Mamata Banerjee's slap incident at Baruipur protest

Kolkata, Jul 08 (ANI): Former TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee during a rally from Ballygunge Phari to Hazra More, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 02:38 pm IST

‘Police acting as BJP arm’: Mamata after govt 'blocks' protest on Baruipur rape

Mamata Banerjee claimed that supporters of the BJP had obstructed the rally.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Mamata Banerjee slaps man during Baruipur rape protest, BJP shares video

An animated Mamata Banerjee was seen trying to disperse an excited crowd in front of her house on Harish Chatterjee Street.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 10:52 pm IST

‘He deserved it’: Baruipur accused's mother refuses to claim body post encounter

Angry locals protested against the crime, blocking the Baruipur-Joynagar Road and setting tyres ablaze.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 09:00 pm IST

'Snatched firearm': Baruipur rape-murder case accused killed in police encounter

Security personnel stand guard as people block a road and stage a protest following the recovery of the body of an 11-year-old girl who went missing a day ago, in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on Sunday, July 5
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 11:08 am IST

Accused in Bengal's Baruipur rape-murder case killed in police encounter

Security heightened outside the Baruipur police station after police brought people accused in the alleged gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, in South 24 Parganas, Monday
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 02:59 pm 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 08, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Man lynched for rape of 12-year-old girl in Baruipur was innocent: CM Adhikari

Locals staged protests after TMC MPs and MLAs from the rebel camp went to meet the victim’s parents. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 07, 2026 08:24 pm IST

Baruipur rape-murder: Police reveal victim was taken to shack before crime

A probe is underway to ascertain whether the crime took place inside the shack.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 01:30 pm IST

Rajya Sabha bypolls for 3 Bengal seats may force ECI to take call on ‘real’ TMC

Mamata Banerjee faction recently told ECI that it is the real TMC.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 06:19 am IST

After weeks of silence, Mamata takes dig at rebels: ‘I saw that the BJP…’

TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee shared a video message via her social media, in Kolkata on Saturday.
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:59 am 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 04, 2026 08:27 am IST

WB CM Adhikary promises policy reforms to boost industrialisation

On Thursday, Adhikary has set up a four-member committee, led by Bengal’s new industries minister Tapas Ray, to propose a new industrial policy.
Published on Jul 03, 2026 09:39 pm IST

All 500 police stations in Bengal get cyber, women help desks

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during a cabinet meeting at Nabanna, in Howrah on Thursday. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:04 pm IST