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  Bengal polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | Watch

  April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Kolkata on Sunday, drawing huge crowds along a 2-km stretch in North Kolkata as part of his election campaign.

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  How can TMC claim to support women: Smriti Irani after women's quota bill fails LS test | Exclusive

  April 20, 2026 18:13 IST

  Smriti Irani said that the bill was designed to strengthen women’s participation in politics, and added that the BJP currently has a significant number of women MPs in the Lok Sabha.

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  Jhaal Muri in the spotlight after PM Modi’s Jhargram stop: Here’s how to make it

  Food | April 20, 2026 10:54 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s spontaneous jhaal muri stop in Jhargram has put the spotlight back on one of Kolkata’s most iconic street snacks. The story traces how this humble mix of puffed rice, spices, and mustard oil continues to define everyday food culture in Bengal.

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  Omar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif for remarks: 'Forget Kolkata, Pakistan could not reach even Delhi'

  India | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  Omar Abdullah said all could see that aircraft in India are still flying, but see what is the situation in Pakistan due to fuel shortage. He added that Pakistan should rather try to improve the relations with India.

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  Kolkata weather saves KKR as rain and wet outfield wash out clash against PBKS at Eden Gardens

  Cricket | April 06, 2026 23:49 IST

  KKR would feel that rain and a wet outfield saved them as they were on the back foot after being rocked early by the Punjab Kings. After opting to bat first, KKR were reeling at 25/2 after 3.4 overs before rain came down, only for the match to be abandoned.

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  'BJP is a barbaric party': Mamata Banerjee alleges torture of Bengali-speaking migrants

  March 31, 2026 15:41 IST

  Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being “barbaric,” alleging it targets Bengali-speaking migrants and manipulates voter rolls ahead of the West Bengal elections.

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  Restrictions imposed in Bengal for Ram Navami: Carrying of weapons banned, police deployed

  March 26, 2026 9:54 IST

  Around 3,000 police personnel will be deployed across the state, and no procession with more than 500 participants will be allowed," one officer said.

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  TMC insulted President, tribals, their reign coming to end: PM Modi fires off poll bugle in Bengal

  March 14, 2026 17:35 IST

  PM Modi said TMC could not accept the honour given to an Adivasi leader holding the country’s highest constitutional post. “Because a daughter of the Adivasi community holds such a high position, the TMC folks could not accept her honour."

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  West Bengal's electoral map: A decade of dramatic shifts from 2016 to 2021 to 2026 | EXPLAINED

  March 12, 2026 8:44 IST

  West Bengal electoral map: The 2021 elections triggered a political earthquake, as the BJP surged dramatically to 77 seats riding a Hindutva and NRC wave, making major inroads in Junglemahal (across Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, and Bankura with around 30 seats) and North Bengal.

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  LPG cylinder shortage hits restaurants, hotels in Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, govt responds

  India | March 10, 2026 8:11 IST

  Amid this crisis, restaurant owners said commercial LPG supplies have largely stopped since Sunday, while domestic cylinders are facing delivery delays from two to eight days after booking.

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  CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Kalighat temple in Kolkata

  India | March 09, 2026 10:43 IST

  As CEC Gyanesh Kumar's convoy was leaving the airport, TMC workers raised "go back" slogans, targeting him. Black flags were also shown to the CEC when his convoy was passing through the Kaikhali area along the VIP Road.

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  'No protocol lapse': Mamata Banerjee hits back at President Murmu over Siliguri controversy

  March 08, 2026 18:04 IST

  Mamata Banerjee claimed the party was attempting to misrepresent West Bengal’s handling of the event and questioned why similar issues in BJP-ruled states were not highlighted.

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  President Murmu flags Mamata's absence at Santhal event: 'Don't know if she's angry with me'

  March 07, 2026 19:07 IST

  The President also pointed out lapses in protocol, stating that neither Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nor any state ministers were present to receive her at the airport. Only Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb was there to welcome her.

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  Kolkata-Dubai flight services resume partially after four-day suspension amid war in Middle East

  India | March 05, 2026 12:44 IST

  International flight services between Kolkata and Dubai have partially resumed after a four-day suspension triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. A flydubai aircraft carrying 130 passengers landed at Kolkata airport early Thursday.

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  Kolkata weather report: Will rain spoil IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?

  Cricket | March 01, 2026 8:56 IST

  With India set to take on the West Indies in game 52 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the weather report for the clash that is slated to be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1.

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  Earthquake in Kolkata: Tremors felt as 5.4 magnitude quake jolts Bengal, epicenter in Bangladesh

  February 27, 2026 14:11 IST

  Earthquake in Kolkata today: Strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and parts of West Bengal after an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude struck the region. The epicenter is reported to be in Bangladesh.

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  Bengal elections: Congress to go solo in 2026 polls, ditches alliances after top leadership huddle

  February 05, 2026 23:48 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: West Bengal PCC's official statement hailed AICC support for grassroots voices, "Following talks with Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mir, Sarkar, Chowdhury, and seniors, we've resolved to contest 2026 Assembly polls solo.

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  Violent clash erupts as bombs hurled and firing reported in south Kolkata, 10 held

  February 02, 2026 10:23 IST

  A violent clash erupted in Kolkata's Golpark area where two groups exchanged stones, crude bombs and gunfire, leaving two people injured. Police arrested ten suspects and deployed a heavy force to control the situation.

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  'Mamata Banerjee government's corruption is the cause for workers death': Amit Shah on Kolkata fire

  January 31, 2026 15:46 IST

  "I want to pay tribute to all the workers who lost their lives in the fire at the Momo factory in the Anandpur warehouse. This fire was not an accident. The fire at the Anandpur warehouse was a result of the corruption of the Mamata Banerjee government," Amit Shah said.

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  PM Modi calls Kolkata warehouse fire 'very tragic' and 'saddening', announces ex-gratia

  January 30, 2026 18:51 IST

  Kolkata warehouse fire: In a statement released on X, the PMO said PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the kin of those who were killed.