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‘Nari Shakti won’t forgive’: Modi hits out at Mamata, says ‘insulted’ Prez Murmu

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 09:57 IST

Referring to President Murmu, he said the remarks amounted to an affront to the dignity of the nation’s highest constitutional office.

Bengal CM announces ₹1,500 monthly allowance for unemployed 10th-pass youth

Mamata's announcement came during the sit-in held against the deletion of names of voters in the SIR exercise in Bengal.

Updated on Mar 8, 2026 06:41 IST

‘Fake claim’: Centre denies it's 'planning new UT with Bihar, Bengal districts’

Posts also cited Home Minister Amit Shah's 3-day visit to Seemanchal, stating that the discussions have intensified.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 17:25 IST

President flags venue shift at Santhal Conference, says Bengal CM didn’t attend

After President Murmu's remarks, the TMC posted on X while listing some of the projects undertaken by the Mamata Banerjee government for the Scheduled Tribes

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 16:20 IST

Prez Murmu's ‘upset’ comment triggers Modi vs Mamata over Bengal event

After President Murmu, West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee became a target of PM Modi too, who said that “the TMC Government of West Bengal has truly crossed all limits” in an angry post.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 17:23 IST

Murmu calls Mamata younger sister, seeks reasons for venue shift of tribal meet in North Bengal

Murmu calls Mamata younger sister, seeks reasons for venue shift of tribal meet in North Bengal

Published on Mar 7, 2026 11:57 IST

Voter deletions are an attempt to divide Bengal: Mamata Banerjee on day 2 of dharna

Banerjee’s dharna outside Kolkata’s Esplanade metro station to protest the alleged arbitrary deletion of several million people during the SIR of electoral rolls entered its second day on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 11:30 IST

‘Subjected to some pressure’: Mamata Banerjee questions Bengal governor change

Kolkata, India - March 2, 2026: Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee speaks in the pre-holi celebration named 'Dolyatra and Holir Milan Utsav' at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, India, on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 06:12 IST

28-year-old held for sending hoax bomb threats to 50 institutions, city schools

(Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 5, 2026 22:26 IST

Deploy more manpower if needed for West Bengal polls: EC to enforcement agencies

Senior EC officials in New Delhi held a virtual meeting with enforcement agencies in West Bengal.

Published on Mar 5, 2026 15:45 IST

‘Lady Macbeth’ to ‘not safe’: Recalling run-ins as Mamata vs Bose era ends

On several occasions, Governor CV Ananda Bose has criticised the functioning of the State government under Mamata Banerjee

Published on Mar 5, 2026 15:39 IST

Bengal governor resigns after 4 years in office, Mamata gives hint on successor

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose during the Merchants' Chamber of Commerce and Industry curtain raiser ceremony of 125th anniversary, themed as, India@2047: Economic Vision for the Amrit Kaal, in Kolkata, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 17:25 IST

Para-teachers rally in Kolkata, demand pay hike; police stop march to CM residence

Para-teachers rally in Kolkata, demand pay hike; police stop march to CM residence

Published on Mar 5, 2026 11:02 IST

ECI begins poll preparedness review in Kerala; West Bengal next

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (@ECISVEEP)

Published on Mar 5, 2026 08:44 IST

BJP nominates former West Bengal party chief Rahul Sinha to Rajya Sabha

Former West Bengal BJP chief Rahul Sinha. (X)

Published on Mar 3, 2026 10:49 IST

MHA sets up two more empowered panels in Bengal to process CAA citizenship applications

MHA sets up two more empowered panels in Bengal to process CAA citizenship applications

Published on Mar 3, 2026 03:17 IST

No Hindu refugee will lose citizenship in Bengal: Amit Shah attacks Mamata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the inauguration of 'Parivartan Yatra', in South 24 Parganas on Monday.

Published on Mar 3, 2026 02:03 IST

West Bengal SIR petitioner’s voter status under adjudication

In the final electoral roll, released on February 28, Banu’s name appears in Section 2 (Manik Mandaler Pada) for 62-Bhagabangola assembly constituency, stamped as “Under Adjudication”, indicating her voter status remains pending judicial review. (PTI)

Published on Mar 2, 2026 23:12 IST

BJP launches 'Paribartan Yatra' in Bengal, challenges TMC ahead of state polls

The programme will kick off a day after the publication of the revised electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

Published on Mar 1, 2026 05:45 IST

West Bengal: 6.2 million names dropped from post-SIR voter list

The unprecedented move, directed by the Election Commission, aims to ensure electoral integrity but has sparked allegations of rights infringement, particularly from the ruling Trinamool Congress. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 01:54 IST

63 lakh names deleted in Bengal's post-SIR voter rolls, 60 lakh under lens

A voter checks his name in the list after the Election Commission published West Bengal's post-SIR electoral rolls, in Kolkata on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 15:19 IST

EC begins releasing post-SIR voter rolls in Bengal, going district-wise

Officials during hearings under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at a centre in Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 07:26 IST

SC junks plea against EC training judicial officials

SC junks plea against EC training judicial officials

Published on Feb 28, 2026 24:24 IST

Bengal HS council chief Chiranjib Bhattacharya axed from post, Partha Karmakar to take over

Bengal HS council chief Chiranjib Bhattacharya axed from post, Partha Karmakar to take over

Published on Feb 27, 2026 15:36 IST

Sweeter than history: A new book traces the journeys of Bengal’s mishti

These concoction have such an elevated status in West Bengal that some, such as the tatwa mishti or wedding sweets, form part of the wedding trousseau. (Above) A platter of mishti made to resemble a woollen shawl. (Courtesy Jalbhara Surjya Kumar Modak)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 12:38 IST

‘Sofa shaking, bottle fell’: Residents panic as strong tremors hit Kolkata

Visuals emerging from different parts of the city showed ceiling fans shaking wildly and bottles rattling on tables.

Published on Feb 27, 2026 09:15 IST

West Bengal SIR: SC rejects TMC’s challenge to EC’s training of judges

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks at a recent press conference over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 07:49 IST

EC to publish post-SIR rolls in West Bengal on Feb 28

The rolls will reflect the status of verification under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), sources said.

Published on Feb 26, 2026 17:10 IST

Police summon son-in-law of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir in narcotics case

Suspended TMC lawmaker Humayun Kabir. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 11:17 IST

JPC to meet non-NDA govts; lawmakers flag ‘flaws’ at meet

The proposed meetings will mark the panel’s first attempt to reach out to the Opposition, which has largely boycotted the panel, objecting to the content of the bill. (Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:17 IST

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