West Bengal
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BJP MP Ananta Maharaj in legal trouble after FIR over Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remark row
West Bengal | Aug 14, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTThe FIR against BJP's Rajya Sabha member Nagendranath Roy alias Ananta Maharaj has been registered in West Bengal's Cooch Behar following his controversial remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
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Nurse found dead under mysterious circumstances in washroom of state-run hospital in Kolkata
West Bengal | Aug 13, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTThe police have started an investigation into her death, while the health department also formed a separate team to probe into the matter.
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Bengal govt withdraws Banga Bibhushan awarded to Ananta Maharaj over remarks against Netaji
West Bengal | Aug 13, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTBJP MP Ananta Maharaj was bestowed with the honour by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on February 21, 2026, during an International Mother Language Day ceremony in Kolkata.
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Bengal CM announces Rs 10 crore flood assistance to Assam, calls situation 'terrifying'
West Bengal | Aug 12, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTThe flood situation in Assam remained serious, with more than 1.12 lakh people affected across four districts amid the forecast of more rain in several areas already reeling under the deluge.
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Sourav Ganguly and his wife receive death threats, complaint filed; police begin investigation
Cricket | Aug 10, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTSourav Ganguly is currently serving as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ganguly and his wife have received death threats, and a complaint has been lodged in the matter.
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Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 10,000 monthly pension for those jailed during Emergency
West Bengal | Aug 10, 2026, 03:47 PM ISTChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that this pension would be provided under the "West Bengal Democracy Fighters Honor" scheme.
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Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders fresh probe into RG Kar rape and murder case
Kolkata | Aug 09, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTA 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was raped and murdered on August 9, 2024. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government took the decision on the request of the deceased doctor's mother, who is now a BJP MLA.
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'Could have been killed': Mamata alleges car pelted with stones; protesters raise 'chor' slogan
West Bengal | Aug 09, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe incident took place in North 24 Parganas district, where a group of protesters gathered around Mamata Banerjee's vehicle as she travelled to meet the family of the deceased party worker.
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Former TMC MLA Sanat Dey arrested for alleged involvement in extortion, post-poll violence in 2021
Kolkata | Aug 08, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTSanat Dey, the former MLA of Naihati, is arrested as he is accused of extortion, land grabbing and attacks on BJP workers following the 2021 assembly elections, police added.
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CBI chargesheets 11, including two BJP workers, in Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder case
West Bengal | Aug 06, 2026, 11:00 PM ISTThe CBI took over the probe into Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath's murder from the West Bengal Police following a request from the state government.
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Chandra Kumar Bose, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, quits TMC 'due to personal reasons'
West Bengal | Aug 03, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTChandra Kumar Bose, the grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, has resigned from TMC, citing personal reasons. He had joined Mamata Banerjee's party days before the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal.
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Aaj Ki Baat: How did a bus driver with a salary of 4,000
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 30, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: How did a bus driver with a salary of 4,000
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Mamata Banerjee urges EC to conclude 'TMC dispute' inquiry, opposes more time for rival faction
West Bengal | Jul 30, 2026, 08:42 AM ISTThe letter marks the latest attempt by the Mamata Banerjee camp to press for an early adjudication in the battle that will determine which faction is recognised as the "real" All India Trinamool Congress.
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Rs 28.5 crore, 15 kg gold and counting: Raids at ex-bus driver reveal major haul, TMC link at hand?
West Bengal | Jul 29, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTAt least Rs 28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold seized from the property of a former government bus driver who later became a stone trader in West Bengal's Birbhum district. The police detained Minar and his son during search operation.
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After Bihar and Assam, now Bengal govt says 'no action' against NEET protesters, but here's a catch
India | Jul 29, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTThe West Bengal government also said that one case has been registered on the complaint of the Police in connection with the protests relating to the alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) examination and 16 persons have been arrested in connection with the case as of 6 pm on July 26.
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Why Tarapith's morning aarti begins only after a funeral pyre is lit at the Mahasmashan
Spirituality | Jul 24, 2026, 12:25 AM ISTTarapith in West Bengal follows a centuries-old tradition where the temple's morning aarti begins only after a funeral pyre is lit at the adjoining Mahasmashan. Rooted in Tantric beliefs, the custom reflects the sacred connection between Goddess Tara, the cremation ground and spiritual liberation.
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1 detained after blast damages residential building in Kolkata; crude bomb fragments recovered
West Bengal | Jul 18, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTThe blast damaged a building in Kolkata's Dakshin Narayanpur area, leaving a person injured. The officials have now detained a person and a probe is underway to nab the main accused.
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TMC rebels Sukhendu Sekhar, Sushmita Dev, Baraik elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on BJP ticket
India | Jul 17, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTThe three leaders joined the BJP on July 9, weeks after they from the Rajya Sabha as Trinamool Congress MPs and also quit the party over differences with Mamata Banerjee.
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3 killed, including 2 students, in horrific accident in Murshidabad as van collides with train
Kolkata | Jul 17, 2026, 03:50 PM ISTThe railway authorities are investigating the accident, which also disrupted train services in the area.
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Amit Shah to visit Bengal from today: Border security to governance, check what's on agenda
India | Jul 17, 2026, 07:36 AM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting on border-related issues in West Bengal later in the day, they said. Apart from this, he will also review the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the state.