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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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For first time in 92 years! Kolkata Test witnesses never-seen-before record in India
Cricket | November 16, 2025 17:07 ISTSouth Africa stunned India in a brilliant come-from-behind victory in Kolkata. The Proteas defended 124 at the tricky Eden Gardens surface as they bowled the hosts out for 93. The test has set a major record in India.
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Kolkata: Massive fire erupts near Lalbazar area, panic and damage in crowded locality | Video
November 15, 2025 10:24 ISTKolkata fire: Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used ladders to reach the upper floors, breaking windows to ventilate the thick smoke enveloping the warehouse.
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ED busts human trafficking racket in Bengal, women forced into prostitution with fake job offers
November 08, 2025 18:40 ISTThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive searches across West Bengal in connection with an organised human trafficking and prostitution racket allegedly run through bar-cum-restaurants and dance bars.
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Kolkata: Massive fire erupts at motor parts warehouse on RN Mukherjee road
November 06, 2025 13:32 ISTKolkata fire: Officials said thick smoke severely hampered rescue and firefighting efforts, making it difficult for personnel to navigate the premises. Visibility inside the building was extremely poor, preventing access to several sections affected by the fire.
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If India were therapy: 12 cities and what they heal in you
Travel | November 04, 2025 9:53 ISTSometimes, travel isn’t about finding new places; it’s about finding yourself again. From Varanasi’s calm to Mumbai’s chaos, these 12 Indian cities hold lessons for every kind of healing, such as grief, burnout, faith, creativity, or love.
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Kolkata nightclub assault: Woman accuses 2012 Park Street gang rape convict of molestation in FIR
October 28, 2025 16:15 ISTA Kolkata woman has accused Naser Khan — allegedly linked to the 2012 Park Street gang rape case — of assaulting and attempting to sexually abuse her at a five-star hotel nightclub on October 26.
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RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy's 11-year-old niece found hanging in Kolkata
October 21, 2025 17:28 ISTIn a tragic development from Kolkata, the 11-year-old niece of RG Kar rape and murder convict Sanjay Roy was found hanging inside a wardrobe at her Alipore residence. Police have launched an investigation amid public anger and questions over the mysterious death.
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