Mamata Banerjee
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 23, 2026
India | Jun 23, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTThe Special Investigation Team probing allegations of embezzlement of donations received at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday submitted its preliminary inquiry report to the Uttar Pradesh government, officials said.
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It is a 'theatre of the absurd': Mahua Moitra on TMC rebel faction electing Arup Roy as chairperson
Kolkata | Jun 23, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTTMC MP Mahua Moitra said every single day since this TMC government fell, not a day has gone by without a TMC minister or leader being arrested.
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Mamata camp stakes claim on TMC leadership, says it informed EC ahead of rival group
Kolkata | Jun 23, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTAccording to leaders loyal to Mamata Banerjee, the party's leadership structure and a 24-member NWC were finalised on Saturday, and the revised list was submitted to the EC on Monday, hours before the dissident camp held a special session in Kolkata and announced a parallel organisational set-up.
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Mamata Banerjee expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy and others from TMC over secret meeting with Ritabrata
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTThe development comes a day after Ritabrata Banerjee held a meeting with a group of former and current Trinamool leaders and councillors.
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Who will helm 'real' TMC? Mamata moves EC after Ritabrata-led faction announces new committee
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTRitabrata claims support of over 64 TMC MLAs and has been notified as the Leader of Opposition in state assembly. Earlier, the Calcutta High Court refused to grant any interim relief in a case challenging the Speaker’s decision to appoint him as the LoP.
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OPINION | Ram Mandir: Pilferage was going on at all levels
India | Jun 20, 2026, 03:28 PM ISTHad Champat Rai appeared with the CM, tongues would have wagged about Yogi trying to shield the culprits. Though Champat Rai’s name is yet to figure in the list of prime suspects, evidence has been found about who pilfered money from donation boxes and who took away jewellery donated by devotees.
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West Bengal: TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife arrested for allegedly pelting stones at police
West Bengal | Jun 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTDiamond Harbour Police have arrested Sarina Bibi, wife of TMC Falta candidate Jahangir Khan, in connection with a police station violence case.
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TMC suffers another setback in North Bengal as Gautam Deb quits Siliguri Mayor post after poll rout
West Bengal | Jun 19, 2026, 10:34 PM ISTGautam Deb has resigned as Mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation amid growing political challenges for the Trinamool Congress in North Bengal. The move comes after TMC's poor performance in the 2026 Assembly elections and raises fresh questions about the party's regional strength.
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Big jolt to Mamata: Calcutta HC refuses to stay Bengal Speaker's move to recognise Ritabrata as LoP
West Bengal | Jun 18, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTJustice Krishna Rao, who heard the matter, directed the concerned parties to submit their affidavits. The respondents have been asked to file their affidavit in opposition within three weeks. The petitioner will then be allowed two weeks to submit a reply.
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Mamata's security compromised? TMC makes big claim, posts video from outside former CM's house
West Bengal | Jun 18, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTIn a symbolic protest, O'Brien parked his own car at the entrance of the residence to prevent unauthorised access and highlight what the party described as a serious security lapse.
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Why did Mamata Banerjee suffer a crushing defeat in Bengal elections? Owaisi lists four key reasons
India | Jun 16, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTThe Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered a crushing defeat to the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Party chief Mamata Banerjee also lost her seat, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari defeating her by a margin of 15,105 votes.
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How strong is TMC's financial muscle? Audit report reveals assets worth hundreds of crores | Details
West Bengal | Jun 16, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTTMC's audit report for FY 2024-25 reveals that Mamata Banerjee's party held nearly Rs 877 crore in bank accounts and fixed deposits as of March 31, 2025. The disclosures provide a detailed picture of the party's financial strength and assets.
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Mamata files plea in Calcutta HC challenging Assembly poll result in Bhabanipur seat she lost
Kolkata | Jun 16, 2026, 03:52 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes in the seat held by her. TMC sources said that Mamata Banerjee went to the high court registry to "affirm" the petition challenging the result.
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What fate awaits TMC? Speaker Om Birla to hear both factions; legal advice under consideration
India | Jun 16, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTThe development comes after a faction of around 20 TMC MPs reportedly met the Speaker earlier and submitted a letter seeking recognition of their group and requesting its merger with another political formation, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
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ED summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal teacher recruitment scam probe
West Bengal | Jun 14, 2026, 11:05 PM 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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What is the Nationalist Citizens Party and why is it at the centre of the TMC rebellion?
India | Jun 14, 2026, 11:07 PM ISTNationalist Citizens Party is primarily based in the Northeast and has contested elections in Tripura. It is also reported to have built a presence in Meghalaya.
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TMC faces major jolt as rebel MPs meet Bhupender Yadav in Delhi ahead of Speaker meeting
India | Jun 14, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTTMC's internal crisis deepened on Sunday as around 20 rebel MPs gathered in Delhi, meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and BJP leaders.
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Speed News: PM Modi At Bharat Innovates Says India France Ties Driven By Shared Vision
Originals | Jun 14, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTPM Modi at Bharat Innovates stated India-France ties are driven by shared vision not just interests. Further, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat backed dialogue with Pakistan emphasizing focus on citizens. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Mamata's troubles mount as Kakoli Dastidar's son sues her, other TMC leaders: What's the dispute?
West Bengal | Jun 14, 2026, 10:49 AM ISTDr Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of TMC rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has sued party chief Mamata Banerjee, and other leaders such as Kalyan Banerjee, Sougata Roy, Mahua Moitra and Sonali Guha over false claims that he sought a ticket to contest from the Barasat assembly constituency.
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Amid TMC crisis, former Bengal Minister Manas Bhunia quits party's primary membership
Kolkata | Jun 13, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTFormer West Bengal minister Manas Bhunia resigned from the party's primary membership in a letter addressed to Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee.