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'Tea by the sea': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's photo with monkey goes viral - see picsWest Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, recently captivated social media users with heartwarming images of her feeding a monkey. The photos, posted on her Instagram, show Banerjee offering..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP stooge': Mamata claims ECI covertly introducing NRC in Bengal; urges allies to 'build resistance'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as a BJP stooge, alleging a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC through special electoral roll..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'They are not Bangladeshis': Mamata says Bengal migrants wrongfully held; slams BJPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims Bengali workers are wrongly identified as Bangladeshis and deported. She accuses the BJP of language-based politics. Banerjee says her government has..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Take steps to stop this': Mamata Banerjee asks Centre to step up global diplomacy; urges for world peaceWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns in the state assembly regarding global conflicts contributing to air and water pollution, urging the Centre to pursue diplomatic solutions. She also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bypoll election results: AAP retains 2 seats in Gujarat, Punjab; BJP 1 in Gujarat, TMC in BengalIndiaTimes - Published | |
Bypoll results 2025: Congress gains in Kerala, suffers loss in Punjab; TMC retains West Bengal, BJP-AAP take one seat each in GujaratRecent bypolls across five Assembly seats in Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab yielded mixed results. Congress' UDF secured Nilambur, dealing a blow to Kerala's LDF. TMC's Alifa Ahmed won..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kolkata HC stays Didi's relief to SSC staff sacked by SCThe Calcutta High Court has put a hold on the West Bengal government's interim relief program for terminated Group-C and Group-D employees of state-run schools until September 26. This follows a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SUV collides with truck, 2 brothers among 9 killedIn a tragic incident on NH-18 in Purulia, West Bengal, nine people from Jharkhand, including two brothers, died when their SUV collided head-on with a truck while returning from a wedding. The impact..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bypolls: From webcasting at 100% polling stations to mobile deposit facility, EC marks several firstsBypolls across Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal saw the Election Commission of India (ECI) implement several new initiatives. These included faster voter turnout updates via the ECINET app,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
5 Assembly bypolls: High voter turnout in Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala - check detailsBypolls across five Assembly segments in Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala saw varied voter turnouts, with West Bengal's Kaliganj leading at nearly 70%. Largely peaceful, the polls were..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Assembly bypolls 2025: Elections for 5 seats in Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, Gujarat today; all you need to knowAssembly bypolls across Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab are being closely watched as the first electoral test post the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. These elections are..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Resume NREGS in Bengal from August 1, directs SCThe Calcutta High Court has instructed the central government to restart the 100-day work program in West Bengal starting August 1st, after nearly three years of suspension. The court emphasized that..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Nothing but hypocrisy': Mamata Banarjee slams BJP over ‘Constitution murder day’; says TMC won’t take part in observanceWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP-led government's plan to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas,' calling it hypocritical. Banerjee argued that the BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata Banerjee's new OBC list also hits high court hurdleThe Calcutta High Court has temporarily suspended the West Bengal government's revised OBC list, which included 140 sub-groups, citing procedural irregularities under the West Bengal Commission for..IndiaTimes - Published | Morning news wrap: Tripura man's body found in ice cream freezer, Trump unveils US 'Gold Card' website; and moreRecent events span continents, from a Tripura murder where a man was found in a refrigerator, to Canada's bust of a narco-terror network funding anti-India activities. Trump unveiled a "Gold Card"..IndiaTimes - Published |
West Bengal: Security tightened amid clashes between police and miscreants, several injured, vehicles set on fire, after alleged vandalism of shiva templeSecurity tightened in the Rabindra Nagar area of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on Thursday after a clash broke out between Police and miscreants on June 11. LOP in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu..DNA - Published | West Bengal clashes: Cops injured, vehicles set on fire, security heightened- what triggered the outrage?IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Encourages conversions’: BJP slams Mamata government’s stand on OBC list; calls it ‘dangerous precedent’The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government of promoting religious conversions by granting OBC status to Christian converts. BJP alleges the state's OBC list..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Result of Centre's callousness': Mamata Banerjee slams government on Pahalgam terror attack; says BJP politicising bravery of forcesWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union government's "callousness" regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the BJP of politicizing the armed forces' valor. She questioned the absence..IndiaTimes - Published |
6 more deaths tied to Covid take India toll since January to 65India is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19, with over 6,000 active cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi are the most affected states. The Union..IndiaTimes - Published | Home Minister Amit Shah makes BIG statement, says BJP-led NDA will form governments in...Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the NDA would form governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal next year. Addressing party office bearers, he hailed Madurai as a city of..DNA - Published |
Covid-19 in India: Active coronavirus cases cross 6,000; six deaths in last 24 hoursIndia's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 6,000, with six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala is the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. While most cases are..IndiaTimes - Published | Despite West Bengal raising threshold, India achieves big dip in extreme povertyRecent World Bank data reveals a significant decline in India's extreme poverty rate, dropping from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, lifting nearly 270 million people out of extreme poverty. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
Coronavirus in India latest update: Active cases rise to 5364, Gujarat reports 615 cases, Maharashtra at..., Kerala, Delhi, Bengal most affectedWith 192 new cases every day, Kerala continues to be the most affected state. Gujarat (107), West Bengal (58), and Delhi (30) follow, all of which add to the 498 new infections that have occurred..DNA - Published | Covid cases in India: Coronavirus cases cross 4,500; Kerala tops chartIndia reports 4,866 active Covid-19 cases as of June 5, 2025, with Kerala, Delhi, and West Bengal leading the count. Fatalities highlight vulnerability among those with pre-existing conditions...IndiaTimes - Published |
Kota boy Rajit Gupta beats Haryana student in tie-breaker to top JEE-ARajit Gupta from Kota topped the JEE Advanced 2025, scoring 332 out of 360. Saksham Jindal secured the same score but ranked second due to tie-breaking criteria. Kota celebrated with 42 students in the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Different sets of rules for Hindus and Muslims in Bengal': BJP on arrest of Instagram influencer Sharmishtha PanoliBJP leader Agnimitra Paul has criticized the West Bengal government following the arrest of Instagram influencer Sharmishtha Panoli for allegedly making communal comments. Paul alleges a lack of free..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kangana, Kalyan slam West Bengal cops over influencer arrestA political row has erupted over the arrest of social media influencer Sharmishta Panoli for a controversial video. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut cautioned the Bengal government against turning the state into..IndiaTimes - Published | With Sindoor focus, BJP eyes TMC's core female vote bankAmit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Using cheap language against CM': TMC hits out at Amit Shah on remarks against Mamata BanerjeeTrinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during his recent visit. Ghose condemned Shah's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'New era of criminal justice': Amit Shah inaugurates Central Forensic Science Laboratory in RajarhatUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new Central Forensic Science Laboratory in West Bengal, emphasising the government's focus on an evidence-based criminal justice system. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published |
3 of family killed in jumbo attackIn a tragic incident in Bengal's Alipurduar, three members of a family, including a 35-day-old infant, lost their lives in an elephant attack. A herd of 20 elephants entered Kunjanagar village, and a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No politician should use such language': BJP chides Mamata Banerjee for personal remarks against PM ModiThe BJP strongly criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her personal attacks on PM Modi, particularly regarding the naming of 'Operation Sindoor.' Banerjee accused Modi of exploiting the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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EC announces bypolls for 5 seats In Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, West Bengal next month, counting of votes on...EC has decided to hold by-elections to fill vacancies in the Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal.DNA - Published | Drone-like objects spotted over Kolkata, cops probing espionage angleKolkata police are investigating the appearance of at least ten drone-like objects in the city's night sky. The objects were sighted over areas including Hastings, Vidyasagar Setu, and Maidan on Monday..IndiaTimes - Published |
Video | Engine of passenger train catches fire in West BengalIndiaTimes - Published | Weather Update: 13 states on alert as IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall till...; check state-wise forecastThe states under alert are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Telangana. Bihar is also likely to receive..DNA - Published |
SC directs West Bengal government to pay 25% DA to its employees; BJP hails directiveThe Supreme Court has instructed the West Bengal government to disburse 25% Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees within three months, marking an interim decision in the ongoing dispute over DA..IndiaTimes - Published | Top 5 news of the day: Kharge claims PM Modi had prior knowledge of Pahalgam attack; India to conduct nationwide drill on May 7; AfD's Merz fails to secure majority; and moreAmidst political clashes, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of prior knowledge of the Pahalgam terror attack, triggering BJP's sharp rebuke. India is set to conduct a nationwide civil..IndiaTimes - Published |
What will happen in mock drills? Air raid warning, blackouts, camouflaging vital installations, evacuation and...The mock drills amid India-Pakistan tensions will be held across the country, with special emphasis on highly sensitive border states like Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, and the..DNA - Published | 'Rioters are being brought to Bengal': Mamata Banerjee in MurshidabadWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Murshidabad violence was well planned,' claims West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee; blames BSF & BJPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of instigating communal tensions. She alleged the BSF's actions escalated the violence and..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha to Bengal: Stop calling Digha temple Jagannath DhamOdisha government plans to request West Bengal to stop referring to the Digha temple as "Jagannath Dham," sparking political disputes. Allegations of using Puri temple wood for Digha idols are under..IndiaTimes - Published |
President rule finds mention in Bengal governor’s report on Murshidabad violenceBengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to Amit Shah on Murshidabad communal strife suggests President's rule if the situation worsens. The report recommends a judicial inquiry and central..IndiaTimes - Published | Murshidabad riots: Bengal guv flags 'radicalisation' threat in report to MHAWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has submitted a report to the Home Ministry regarding the Murshidabad riots, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The report warns of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'This is a crime': Puri Jagannath temple chief servitor slams Mamata govt over Digha templeChief servitor of Puri's Jagannath Temple and other religious figures are strongly criticizing the West Bengal government for naming the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha as "Jagannath Dham."..IndiaTimes - Published | Jagannath temple row: TMC hits out at BJP for 'raising questions on the Pratishtha of Digha temple'Following objections from the BJP regarding the naming of a newly inaugurated shrine in Digha, West Bengal, as Jagannath Dham, Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP-led Odisha government of hypocrisy...IndiaTimes - Published |