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Bengal elections: Congress to go solo in 2026 polls, ditches alliances after top leadership huddle
February 05, 2026 23:48 ISTWest 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 ISTA 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 ISTKolkata 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.
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West Bengal: TMC, BJP supporters clash in Kolkata; makeshift stage set on fire | VIDEO
January 25, 2026 23:52 ISTReports suggest that the makeshift stage was used by Biplab Deb, former Tripura Chief Minister and BJP leader, for addressing a gathering in the afternoon, as part of the party's Parivartan Sankalp Sabha.
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Kolkata Metro Blue Line faces another morning disruption, services hit for 40 minutes
January 22, 2026 11:01 ISTThe Kolkata Metro Blue Line suffered another disruption on Thursday morning, halting services for 40 minutes. Authorities cited unscheduled preventive maintenance while commuters faced delays across key stretches.
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Elderly woman found dead at home in Kolkata's Behala; probe on
January 20, 2026 21:52 ISTAccording 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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Murshidabad unrest returns: Highways blocked, trains disrupted; BJP targets Mamata | 10 points
January 17, 2026 17:42 ISTTensions 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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'Arbitrary': Mamata steps up attack on Election Commission, writes again to CEC over SIR
January 12, 2026 16:39 ISTAt 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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Mamata Banerjee storms ED raid site in Kolkata: What's in those 'green files' at I-PAC?
January 08, 2026 16:01 ISTAfter 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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Wolf Moon 2026 lights up skies over Guwahati, Lucknow, Kolkata and other Indian cities | Watch
Lifestyle | January 03, 2026 21:07 ISTThe first Supermoon of 2026, was visible over several Indian cities like Guwahati and Kolkata among others on the evening of January 3. Appearing noticeably larger and up to 30 per cent brighter than a regular full moon, the event drew attention as clear winter skies offered a striking view.
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Nandini Chakraborty appointed Bengal’s chief secretary, becomes 1st woman to hold top post in state
December 31, 2025 22:49 ISTA 1994-batch IAS officer, Nandini Chakraborty takes charge at a crucial time as the state prepares for the 2026 Assembly elections. Until now, she was serving as the Home Secretary.
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'This time the game will be called fatafati': Mamata Banerjee targets BJP; warns of EC office gherao
December 30, 2025 16:33 ISTWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that a proper SIR exercise normally takes up to two years, while the current process is being rushed within two months.
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Mamata Banerjee condemns attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants after worker killed in Odisha
December 27, 2025 18:43 ISTTaking to social media platform X, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said Bengali-speaking families working in other states are being targeted and terrorised.
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Kolkata: 12 Arrested for Protesting Outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission Over Hindu Killings
News | December 27, 2025 18:26 IST12 Hindu activists were arrested in Kolkata for protesting outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission. They staged the demonstration to demand justice for the killings of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, urging global attention to the ongoing violence against religious minorities.
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Massive fire breaks out in slum area in Kolkata's Newtown, six fire tenders rush to spot
December 17, 2025 21:21 ISTThe area was cordoned off, and vehicular movement was diverted as local residents and fire services personnel joined hands to bring the fire under control, officials added.
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Lionel Messi GOAT tour event chaos in Kolkata: Three arrested in Salt Lake Stadium vandalism case
Cricket | December 15, 2025 13:22 ISTLionel Messi's GOAT tour of India started with chaos in Kolkata as angry fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium after not getting a glimpse of their football. In this case, the police have arrested three people as per Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate.
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West Bengal: Vidyasagar Setu to remain closed for traffic on Dec 14, check timing, route diversion
December 11, 2025 23:18 ISTThe Vidyasagar Setu in Kolkata will be shut from 6 am to 2 pm to allow the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC) to carry out the replacement of stay cables, holding-down cables and bearings
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'We have to work hard and ensure victory in Bengal': PM Modi to BJP MPs ahead of elections next year
December 03, 2025 23:45 ISTPM in a meeting with West Bengal BJP MPs said that while the party has made significant progress in the state, the fight against the incumbent government must continue with determination and focus.
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SIR sparks unrest in Bengal as BLOs stage intense protest in Kolkata, attempt to enter EC office
December 01, 2025 23:58 ISTWest Bengal witnessed intense demonstrations as BLOs protested against the SIR exercise and attempted to storm the Election Commission (EC) office in Kolkata. The BJP accused the ruling TMC of orchestrating the protests while the EC extended the SIR deadline by a week amid rising tensions.
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