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  Who is Saayoni Ghosh, actor and TMC leader, going viral after post on BJP's West Bengal win?

  Regional Cinema | May 05, 2026 12:41 IST

  Saayoni Ghosh has come into focus after her post following BJP’s win in West Bengal. The actor-turned-TMC MP has been a prominent political face and represents Jadavpur in Parliament.

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  TMC's Saayoni Ghosh 'humbly accepts' Bengal mandate for BJP, says 'fight gets more intense'

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 12:04 IST

  Actor and politician Saayoni Ghosh accepted the people’s mandate in favour of the BJP after TMC’s defeat in West Bengal. She said the party’s political fight would intensify and reaffirmed support for Mamata Banerjee.

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  'TMC will be destroyed in 24 hours': Suvendu Adhikari's stark warning after BJP sweeps West Bengal

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 7:52 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a strong performance by winning 206 of the 294 seats in West Bengal. With this, the saffron party is set to form its first-ever government in the state, ending TMC’s 15-year rule.

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  Bengal's power shift: Mamata Banerjee falls, 22 ministers routed as BJP reshapes politics

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 13:56 IST

  The elections witnessed unprecedented voter participation, with turnout exceeding 90% across both phases—breaking all previous records in the state.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: BJP crosses 200, how Modi defeated Mamata, INSIDE STORY

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 05, 2026 2:23 IST

  The election results in five states shocked the nation. Following a historic turnout, the results were also surprising. In Bengal, the BJP secured a majority of 208. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself lost the election from Bhawanipur.

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  BJP storms to power in West Bengal with 206 seats, ends Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 0:03 IST

  West Bengal Election Results 2026: The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's stellar showing in the West Bengal polls during a grand victory celebration at the party headquarters in New Delhi.

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  What happened in seats such as Cooch Behar, Howrah Uttar, Jorasanko, Murshidabad, Darjeeling

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 14:24 IST

  The saffron party won 207 seats, a significant rise from the 77 seats it secured in the 2021 elections. In contrast, the TMC accumulated 81 seats, a sharp decline from the 184 seats it won previously.

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  Malda hostage case: TMC candidate Sabina Yasmin among nine summoned by NIA

  West Bengal | May 03, 2026 14:35 IST

  The case relates to a shocking incident on April 1, when seven judicial officers were held hostage for over 10 hours at the Kaliachak-II block office in Mothabari, Malda district of West Bengal.

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  'EC circular not incorrect': SC delivers setback to TMC over Centre's counting staff in Bengal

  West Bengal | May 02, 2026 23:33 IST

  The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging the deployment of central government employees during vote counting in West Bengal.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : Where will re-polling take place in Bengal before the results, what did TMC say?

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 02, 2026 2:23 IST

  Repolling will be conducted at 15 polling booths in Bengal. There were complaints of EVM malfunctions and irregularities at some of these booths. After receiving reports from observers on these complaints, the Election Commission has decided to conduct re-polling at 15 booths.

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  Muqabla: Will BJP cross 150, is Didi's exit from Bengal confirmed?

  News | May 02, 2026 2:31 IST

  There's a lot of activity in Bengal before the EVMs are opened. Strong rooms in various areas have become war rooms. BJP and TMC leaders and workers are camping out near the strong rooms everywhere.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai: New Prediction Signals Mamata Banerjee’s Defeat, BJP Set to Win Again

  Hakikat Kya Hai | May 02, 2026 0:04 IST

  A new exit poll for Bengal Election 2026 predicts an edge for BJP, while TMC faces tough competition. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has announced repolling at 15 booths, intensifying the political atmosphere.

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  TMC moves SC against EC order to use only central staff for Bengal vote counting, hearing today

  India | May 02, 2026 0:04 IST

  Earlier in the day, the Calcutta High Court rejected a TMC plea challenging the Election Commission of India's directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly polls.

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  EVM showdown in Bhabanipur: Tampering claims, Mamata's visit, TMC-BJP faceoff in late night drama

  West Bengal | May 01, 2026 10:10 IST

  Mamata Banerjee visited the EVM strong room at Sakhawat Memorial School following reports of alleged irregularities. Her visit came after Trinamool Congress protests over ballot handling and warnings against any tampering.

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  Aaj Ki Baat : New Exit Poll, Mamata at 100, how huge is Modi's victory?

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 01, 2026 3:09 IST

  The final voting figures in Bengal have come in. This time, Bengal witnessed a historic turnout, with nearly 93 percent polling. Such a high voter turnout has never been seen in any election in independent India. The Election Commission is now busy preparing for the counting.

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  Muqabla: What Mamata feared has happened, has 'Jai Shri Ram' worked in Bengal?

  News | May 01, 2026 3:15 IST

  The West Bengal exit polls are out. These exit polls indicate a BJP victory. If these exit polls are correct, then Muslims have lost the remote control to victory. So, if Muslims can't win Bengal, they won't be able to win any other state.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Modi's dominance in the new exit poll, Mamata below 100, how much for BJP?

  Kurukshetra | May 01, 2026 3:21 IST

  This time, the people of Bengal have made history in the electoral battle. But the real excitement has been created by the exit polls, as most of them indicate Didi's departure from Bengal. For the first time in Bengal's politics, the BJP appears to be on the verge of power.

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  Haqiqat Kya Hai : Mamata Banerjee's exit, will BJP form government in Bengal on May 4th?

  Hakikat Kya Hai | May 01, 2026 3:30 IST

  Various agencies have released their surveys regarding Bengal. Many surveys show a BJP government in the offing. Meanwhile, another survey has also emerged that also projects a BJP government.

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  Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines; EC responds

  West Bengal | April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  Mamata Banerjee reached the venue in the evening, ignoring torrential rains in the city, and was still seated inside till reports last received.

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  Speed News: Mamata claims TMC will cross 226 seats and return to power in Bengal

  Originals | April 30, 2026 22:50 IST

  Mamata claims TMC will cross 226 seats and return to power in Bengal. Exit poll predicts BJP sweep in Bengal with 192 seats, crushing TMC. I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel granted bail in money laundering case. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.