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‘Left in a huff’, ‘BJP’s dalal': Mamata-EC meeting ends in another flashpoint

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and some SIR-affected families, at the Election Commission office in New Delhi.

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 8:44 PM IST

Bombs hurled, firing reported in clash in south Kolkata, 10 held

Kolkata police stepped in to restore order. (Representative image)

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 3:10 PM IST

Did Budget not focus on poll-bound states enough? Sitharaman's clarification

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, at the Parliament premises before presenting of the Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 5:17 PM IST

TMC vs BJP over Union Budget allocation to Bengal ahead of assembly polls

The Centre's announcement of major infrastructure projects in West Bengal is being criticized by the ruling TMC as a ploy for votes rather than genuine support for the state's development. (File photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 5:04 PM IST

‘People fed up’: Shah's ‘sweep’ claim for north Bengal, attacks Mamata on SIR

‘People fed up’: Shah's ‘sweep’ claim for north Bengal, attacks Mamata on SIR

Updated on Jan 31, 2026, 7:46 PM IST

2 more held; PMO announces ₹2L each for kin of deceased

2 more held; PMO announces <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2L each for kin of deceased

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 7:14 AM IST

‘Charred beyond recognition’: Momo warehouse fire shocks Bengal, 27 feared dead

The site of a massive fire at a warehouse in Nazirabad, near Anandapur, which broke out in the early hours of Monday, with multiple casualties feared, and several people reported missing in Kolkata, India, on Tuesday.

Updated on Jan 30, 2026, 8:01 PM IST

India logs Nipah virus cases: Should we be concerned? All you need to know

India logs Nipah virus cases: Should we be concerned? All you need to know

Updated on Jan 30, 2026, 6:19 PM IST

BJP workers will ensure Bengal never becomes Bangladesh: Nitin Nabin

This was Nitin Nabin’s first visit to any state after taking over as BJP national president, a post earlier held by Union minister J P Nadda (ANI)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 7:17 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee only leader fighting BJP: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (IANS)

Published on Jan 27, 2026, 3:49 PM IST

16 feared dead as fire breaks out in 2 West Bengal warehouses

According to officials, the fire broke out around 3 am in one warehouse in the area and soon spread to the adjacent one.

Updated on Jan 27, 2026, 6:25 AM IST

Being held with 'undue haste': Amartya Sen raise concerns over West Bengal SIR

Drawing from his own experiences during the SIR in Bengal, Amartya Sen said that a pressure of time was evident in the process.

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 3:10 PM IST

‘Under SIR, EC would have summoned Netaji too’: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a programme to mark the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose, in Kolkata on Friday (ANI)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026, 4:35 PM IST

Congress may contest West Bengal assembly elections on its own

Congress sources said that a section of the Bengal unit feels that the party will not be able to grow in an alliance and will be decimated in areas it has not contested for a long time.

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 8:03 PM IST

New BJP president Nitin Nabin’s first meet focuses on upcoming state polls

Nitin Nabin assumed charged as the BJP president in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders earlier this week.

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 5:42 AM IST

TMC alleges ‘software-intensive rigging’ in voter roll revision

A TMC MP said the party’s leadership, including party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, had repeatedly written to the ECI with constructive suggestions.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026, 11:06 AM IST

Mahasweta Devi; beyond binaries

Mahasweta Devi in a photograph dated 9 June 2002 (Virendra Singh)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 5:56 PM IST

UPSC Daily News Summaries: Current Affairs, Key Issues and Important Updates

UPSC file image/HT

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 10:04 AM IST

SC steps in for Bengal voters feeling SIR ‘stress and strain’

A general view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 1:01 PM IST

TMC, BJP workers clash over objections to inclusion of voters in West Bengal

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee last week accused the BJP of threatening officers associated with the SIR. (ANI)

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 4:54 PM IST

States embrace tighter speed limits

ANI representative picture

Published on Jan 19, 2026, 6:12 AM IST

TMC leader slams Modi's claims on infiltrators and law and order in West Bengal

Modi on Sunday accused the TMC government of "playing with national security by aiding infiltrators" for vote-bank politics, and said it was necessary to end its "maha jungle raj" in West Bengal to pave the way for development and good governance.

Published on Jan 18, 2026, 8:48 PM IST

'Netaji statue, respect to Bangla': PM's culture pitch vs TMC's ‘outsider’ claim

PM Modi also targeted the TMC government, while accusing it of “preventing” the benefits of central schemes

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 7:19 PM IST

CJI present, Mamata slams ‘defaming attempts’ by agencies amid ED raids row

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during the inauguration of the new permanent building of the Calcutta High Court Circuit Bench, in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 11:18 AM IST

PM Modi raises pitch against ‘infiltrators’, targets Mamata Banerjee's TMC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during flagging off the country's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya), in Malda. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 6:17 AM IST

BJP will take ‘big action’ against infiltrators if voted to power: PM Modi

Earlier in the day, PM Modi flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper class trains from a separate programme in the district. (@narendramodi X)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 8:59 PM IST

No RAC, minimum fares: New Amrit Bharat trains to have new fare structure

The new Amrit Bharat trains will have new fare structure and no RAC seats. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 7:23 PM IST

Attempts by agencies to defame, says Mamata in request to CJI at Bengal event

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been fighting political battles with the BJP-led Union government, including alleged misuse of central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED). That issue is currently also in the Supreme Court.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 11:11 AM IST

PM Modi pushes for Gen Z support at Bengal rally; cites Mumbai, Trivandrum wins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting, in Malda, West Bengal. Modi on Saturday unveiled rail and road infrastructure projects worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,250 crore, aimed at strengthening connectivity and accelerating development in West Bengal and the North East.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 7:36 PM IST

Comfy berths, auto doors: Inside India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train

From 180 kmph speed to modern toilets: Inside India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 1:57 PM IST

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