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  Elderly woman found dead at home in Kolkata's Behala; probe on

  January 20, 2026 21:52 IST

  According to officials, the family had a caregiver and a cook who visited the house daily. Both of them, along with another individual, have been taken in for questioning as part of routine investigation.

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  Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing in Kolkata, says 'I didn't face any problem'

  Cricket | January 20, 2026 15:48 IST

  India fast bowler Mohammed Shami appeared before poll officials in Kolkata today for his scheduled hearing under the ongoing SIR exercise in West Bengal. While leaving the Election Commission after the hearing, he stated that he didn't face any problem and praised the officials as well.

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  Jamiat chief Madani writes to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over mob lynching cases, seeks strict action

  India | January 17, 2026 22:31 IST

  In his letter, Madani reminded the Chief Minister that Bihar, the land of Gautam Buddha, has long been known for its traditions of compassion, non-violence and social harmony. He said recent incidents of mob violence have dealt a serious blow to this historical identity.

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  Murshidabad unrest returns: Highways blocked, trains disrupted; BJP targets Mamata | 10 points

  January 17, 2026 17:42 IST

  Tensions in Beldanga had been simmering since Friday following the death of 36-year-old Alauddin Sheikh, a scrap dealer working in Jharkhand. His body was recovered from his rented accommodation, and family members alleged he was beaten to death and later hung to make it appear as suicide.

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  'Paltano darkar, chai BJP sarkar': PM Modi sounds poll bugle in West Bengal's Malda

  January 17, 2026 15:53 IST

  West Bengal Assembly elections 2026: Addressing a public meeting in Malda district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the BJP has already freed eastern Indian states from politics of hatred.

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  PM Modi to visit West Bengal, Assam on January 17-18 to flag off train and road projects

  India | January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off key train and road projects on his two-day visit to West Bengal and Assam on January 17 and 18. Modi will also be attending "Bagurumba Dwhou 2026", a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community.

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  Asansol coal mine collapse: Three dead in illegal extraction amid mafia allegations | Video

  January 14, 2026 6:43 IST

  Asansol coal mine collapse: Rescue operations kicked off swiftly, involving BCCL officials, police teams, and heavy machinery like JCB excavators. Poddar, present at the scene, witnessed the recovery of two additional bodies after the first one was retrieved.

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  Bengal BLO death case: TMC worker arrested for abetting suicide in Murshidabad

  January 13, 2026 12:11 IST

  A Trinamool Congress worker has been arrested in Murshidabad after a BLO allegedly took his own life due to a Rs 20 lakh unpaid loan and threats. The incident contradicts earlier political claims made by local TMC leaders and has sparked fresh controversy.

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  'Arbitrary': Mamata steps up attack on Election Commission, writes again to CEC over SIR

  January 12, 2026 16:39 IST

  At the heart of Banerjee’s complaint is the digitisation of the 2002 voters’ list using artificial intelligence tools. She claimed that serious errors crept into elector details during this process, resulting in large-scale data mismatches.

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  BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack by TMC in Purulia; stages sit-in inside police station

  January 10, 2026 22:49 IST

  In a statement, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that the attack has shown the desperation of the TMC, which is now "resorting to thuggery", as it cannot face the anger of the people.

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  In letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Mamata Banerjee calls Bengal SIR tool to 'intimidate and exclude'

  January 10, 2026 17:32 IST

  Bengal SIR: Attacking the Election Commission of India, Mamata Banerjee said the apex poll body is drifting dangerously from its constitutional role. However, democracy is not sustained by fear, she said, while adding that electoral rolls are not purified by coercion.

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  I-PAC raids fiasco: ED vs Bengal government face-off reaches Supreme Court

  India | January 10, 2026 23:59 IST

  I-PAC raids fiasco: The development comes after the ED moved the Calcutta High Court. In its plea at the high court, the ED had alleged Mamata Banerjee obstructed the agency's investigation and took away incriminating documents from its custody during raids at I-PAC director Pratik Jain's home.

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  West Bengal news: Blast at firecracker manufacturing unit leaves four seriously injured

  January 10, 2026 14:35 IST

  A blast at a firecracker factory in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district injured four people seriously, prompting a fire response and an investigation into the cause.

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  I-PAC raids drama: Mamata protests in Kolkata, ED goes to HC claiming interference

  India | January 10, 2026 16:44 IST

  I PAC, a political consultancy firm, has been assisting the Trinamool Congress with its strategy for the West Bengal Assembly elections later this year. Its offices in Kolkata were raided by the ED on Thursday, triggering a political slugfest between the ruling TMC and the BJP.

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  Massive fire breaks out at Gangasagar Mela in Bengal, several temporary shelters gutted

  January 09, 2026 14:33 IST

  According to fire department sources, the blaze originated from a temporary hut and quickly spread to adjacent structures, many of which were made of 'hogla' (straw), a highly flammable material. The proximity of the makeshift shelters aided the rapid spread of the fire, officials said.

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  Who is I-PAC chief Pratik Jain? All about Mamata Banerjee's poll strategist now under ED radar

  January 08, 2026 16:08 IST

  Pratik Jain is the co-founder and director of I PAC and also heads the Trinamool Congress' IT cell. ED raids were conducted at his office and residence in Kolkata on Thursday.

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  Mamata Banerjee storms ED raid site in Kolkata: What's in those 'green files' at I-PAC?

  January 08, 2026 16:01 IST

  After exiting Prateek Jain's home, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blasted ED for overstepping: "Is this ED's role or Amit Shah's- to grab party hard drives and candidate lists?" "This is pure vendetta, not enforcement," she raged, threatening tit-for-tat raids on BJP offices.

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  Mohammed Shami, brother summoned for SIR hearing in West Bengal

  January 05, 2026 19:47 IST

  West Bengal SIR: Mohammed Shami was born in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha. He represents the West Bengal cricket team in the domestic circuit and primarily lives in Kolkata for several years.

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  Bengal SIR: CM Mamata Banerjee to move court today, says 'people have died due to fear'

  January 05, 2026 23:59 IST

  However, the chief minister did not clarify whether she will personally move to the court, or would it be the state government or the TMC. Banerjee alleged that several people died in the state due to the "fear, harassment and administrative arbitrariness" linked to the SIR.

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  PM Modi wishes Mamata 'Didi' on birthday, prays for her good health and long life

  India | January 05, 2026 9:57 IST

  Mamata Banerjee was elected to Lok Sabha for seven times and also served as a union cabinet minister. She is the first woman chief minister of West Bengal.