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ED summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal teacher recruitment scam probe
June 14, 2026 23:05 ISTOfficials are examining allegations that recruitment rules were violated and appointments were granted to ineligible or lower-ranked candidates, while deserving applicants were allegedly denied jobs.
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TMC office to be vacated in Delhi: Partho Bhowmik asks Abhishek to shift office from his residence
India | June 09, 2026 23:36 ISTThe TMC office operates from the residence of rebel MP Partho Bhowmik. In this regards, Partho Bhowmik has asked Abhishek Banerjee to vacate the TMC office from his residence.
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Kolkata traffic alert: Vidyasagar Setu closed for repairs, check alternate routes
June 07, 2026 7:00 ISTVidyasagar Setu has been closed to vehicular traffic from 5 am to 9 pm on Sunday as major repair and rehabilitation work gets underway. Kolkata Police have implemented diversion routes across the city.
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Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor after Mamata Banerjee's approval amid TMC split
June 03, 2026 23:53 ISTFirhad Hakim has stepped down as Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation after conveying his desire to resign to Mamata Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress chief has accepted his request.
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Bengal govt declares June 20 as 'West Bengal Day': Know the historical significance behind the date
June 03, 2026 16:12 ISTWest Bengal will observe June 20 as "West Bengal Day", while the BJP plans statewide Bengal Foundation Day celebrations. PM Narendra Modi's Kolkata visit and International Yoga Day events are expected to put the state in the national spotlight.
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Senior Bengal govt official falls from fifth floor of Kolkata Food Bhavan, hospitalised
June 01, 2026 21:05 ISTA senior West Bengal government official, Indradev Bhattacharya, sustained serious injuries after falling from the fifth floor of Kolkata's Food Bhavan. He has been admitted to SSKM Hospital.
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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Suvendu Adhikari expands cabinet, 35 ministers take oath
June 01, 2026 15:22 ISTThe Suvendu Adhikari-led administration took its next major step with the expansion of the state Cabinet on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am.
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After Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked, suffers 'head injury'
May 31, 2026 23:53 ISTTMC and BJP workers clashed outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, during which MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured.
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Mamata Banerjee-conceptualised football-themed sculpture demolished at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium
May 23, 2026 18:10 ISTThe sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, reportedly designed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been demolished by the West Bengal government. Now, discussions are being held over installing the statue of a renowned footballer in its place.
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Marco Rubio India visit updates: India, US diplomats attend reception at US Embassy to welcome
India | May 23, 2026 23:25 ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to begin his four-day India visit. During the trip, Rubio will visit Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and attend the Quad meeting, with discussions expected on trade, defence and strategic ties.
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Aaj Ki Baat: CM Suvendu's announcement on Namaz, Maulvis and rioters, why is Didi worried?
Aaj Ki Baat | May 19, 2026 2:53 ISTChange is beginning to be seen in Bengal. Muslims will no longer receive reservations in Bengal, and the stipends given to priests and imams will be discontinued. Starting June 1st, women will receive three thousand rupees per month.
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'Hooliganism will be eradicated': CM Adhikari warns of strict action over Park Circus violence
May 18, 2026 16:04 ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned that his government won't hesitate in taking stern action against those responsible for attacking police personnel and damaging public property.
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West Bengal Election result: What happened in 45 seats of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts?
May 05, 2026 14:24 ISTVoting for the West Bengal Assembly elections took place in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, covering all 294 seats.
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Bengal polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | Watch
April 26, 2026 23:49 ISTPrime 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 ISTSmriti 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 ISTPrime 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 ISTOmar 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 ISTKKR 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 ISTMamata 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 ISTAround 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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