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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, 7:33 AM 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 7, 2026, 7:14 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 7, 2026, 1:30 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 7, 2026, 6:19 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 4, 2026, 10:47 PM 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, 8:27 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 3, 2026, 8:13 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 2, 2026, 9:04 PM IST

West Bengal guard asks for a guitar, surprises everyone with his voice. Watch

Chandan Singh was surprised millions with his rendition of Atif Aslam's Aadat.

Updated on Jul 2, 2026, 2:25 PM IST

Mahua shares video of egg attack during TMC meeting: 'Police watching the fun'

Moitra claimed she was “under attack” and accused BJP workers of being behind the incident.

Updated on Jul 2, 2026, 6:21 AM 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, 6:30 AM IST

Bengal brings bill to curb anti-social activities, includes preventive detention

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a bill to curb anti-social activities.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026, 5:44 PM IST

Bengal’s new laws need more transparency

The Bengal government must respect its impressive mandate and improve law and order without politicising the process. (West Bengal Assembly/ANI)

Updated on Jun 28, 2026, 10:31 PM IST

TMC rebels flex muscle again, hold second councillors’ meet ahead of civic polls

LoP in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Ritabrata Banerjee, left, addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Monday, June 22,

Updated on Jun 28, 2026, 7:28 AM IST

Nutritionist reacts as Bengal replaces eggs with paneer, soya in mid-day meals

Members of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) Seva Dal hold eggs during a protest over their various demands at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Head office, in Kolkata on Thursday.

Updated on Jun 28, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

‘Children do not like soya’: Mahua slams BJP over mid-day meal egg row in Bengal

Mahua Moitra has stepped up her attacks on the BJP-led state government over various issues, including the vegetarian mid-day meal menu.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 3:57 PM 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, 2:02 PM 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, 7:06 AM IST

Will bring laws against ‘love jihad’, table UCC in House soon: Bengal CM

The BJP, in its poll manifesto ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, promised to implement the UCC within six months of taking charge.

Updated on Jun 27, 2026, 6:50 AM IST

West Bengal: Taratala warehouse collapse toll rises to 14; ex-KMC OSD arrested

NDRF and Army personnel carry the mortal remains of a victim during a rescue operation after an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published on Jun 26, 2026, 10:17 AM 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, 6:43 AM IST

Kolkata warehouse collapse: CM Adhikari orders audit, construction work suspended

A rescue and search operation continued at the collapse scene. (ANI)

Published on Jun 25, 2026, 10:03 AM IST

Row over proposal to drop eggs from Bengal mid-day meal: ‘Forcing vegetarianism'

TMC's Derek O’Brien attacks BJP over mid-day meal egg row, links issue to Bengal political tensions.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 5:03 PM IST

5 die as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata; design flaw, says CM

Kolkata: People gather after a three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed in the Taratala area, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI)

Published on Jun 24, 2026, 3:37 PM IST

5 dead, several trapped as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Massive chunks of iron beams and concrete crumbled during the construction, where several workers were engaged.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 8:16 PM IST

‘We are the TMC’: West Bengal LoP Ritabrata amid internal rift with Mamata camp

Mamata and Ritabrata Banerjee factions take on each other over the two-flower TMC symbol.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026, 2:57 PM IST

Rajasthan Police arrest 2 Bengal men for siphoning off minority scholarship funds

Investigation showed the two exploited loopholes in the online application and document verification system.

Published on Jun 23, 2026, 4:43 PM IST

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

West Bengal budget: 100Kjobs, DA hike, doles

Published on Jun 23, 2026, 5:42 AM IST

Bengal Budget 2026: ₹36,000 cr allotted for women’s financial assistance scheme

Every sub-division in Bengal to have women police station; each police station to have women help desk. (File Getty Images)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026, 3:17 PM IST

Six killed, 27 injured as govt bus hits truck in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri: Police

All injured passengers were taken to the Jalpaiguri Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) and the Maynaguri Government Hospital.

Published on Jun 21, 2026, 10:04 PM IST

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