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  ZSI discovers two new worm species in West Bengal’s coastal waters

  Science | February 06, 2026 14:20 IST

  ZSI researchers and international experts have discovered two new marine worm species in West Bengal’s Digha and Bankiput regions. Belonging to the nereididae family, the species show resilience in polluted habitats, highlighting Bay of Bengal biodiversity.

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  WB TET verdict: Calcutta HC sets aside cancellation of 32,000 teaching jobs

  December 03, 2025 18:19 IST

  WB TET verdict: Calcutta HC has overturned the verdict of the single bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay who earlier ordered cancellation of the 32,000 primary teachers (TET) appointment in 2023.

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  IIM Calcutta rape: Kolkata Police constitute 9-member SIT to investigate case

  July 13, 2025 13:07 IST

  A woman studying at the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta was allegedly raped by a student inside a hostel of the business school.

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  'Azad Kashmir', 'Free Palestine' graffiti at Jadavpur University triggers uproar, FIR registered

  March 11, 2025 7:38 IST

  Jadavpur University row: Graffiti in black proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' was seen on a wall near gate number three of the university.

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  Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

  November 28, 2024 13:26 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 8. It was later sent to the JPC headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal for further deliberations before being passed.

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  TMC leader Sushanta Ghosh survives assassination attempt in Kolkata, incident captured on CCTV

  November 16, 2024 8:02 IST

  TMC councillor Sushanta Ghosh survives an assassination attempt in Kolkata; one attacker was arrested, and an incident was captured on CCTV.

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  Crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis, ED conducts raids in Jharkhand, West Bengal over infiltration

  India | November 12, 2024 9:10 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Jharkhand and West Bengal over a money laundering case linked to illegal Bangladeshi infiltration, escalating political tensions ahead of the state elections.

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  West Bengal: Massive fire breaks out at timber godown in Kolkata, 12 engines deployed | VIDEO

  October 23, 2024 23:41 IST

  Following the incident, 12 fire engines were pressed into action to douse the flame. Meanwhile, the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.

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  West Bengal: Two accused arrested amid row over heckling of Bihar job aspirants in Siliguri

  September 27, 2024 8:06 IST

  The purported video from Siliguri showed two youths from Bihar allegedly being asked to produce documents and being heckled by a group of people. They accused students of trying to get jobs in central forces by producing fake domicile certificates of West Bengal.

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  RG Kar victim's father urges CBI to preserve evidence of deceased daughter

  September 19, 2024 17:11 IST

  According to CBI sources, the father urged the agency to secure all call records and monitor the duty roster for that fateful night, indicating that he suspects multiple interns and physicians from the hospital may have been involved in the crime.

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  Bangladesh sends 'diplomatic note' to India criticising Mamata's 'shelter' remarks: MEA

  World | July 25, 2024 19:18 IST

  The MEA acknowledged that Bangladesh outcried over the recent comments made by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee through a diplomatic channel. Earlier this week, Banerjee offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh.

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  West Bengal Madrasah Board Madhyamik Result 2024 today, check how to download

  Exam Results | May 03, 2024 11:32 IST

  West Bengal Madrasah Board Madhyamik Result 2024 will be declared today, March 5 at 2 PM. Once the results are out, the students will be able to check their results from the official website. Check how to download scorecards here.

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  Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta HC satisfied at CBI probe progress, permits NHRC to be party in case

  May 02, 2024 14:32 IST

  The court has instructed state authorities to offer their "fullest cooperation" to the ongoing investigation. The next hearing is scheduled for June 13, with the CBI directed to submit a further progress report.

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  West Bengal Class 12th Board date sheet 2025 out at wbchse.wb.gov.in, check subject-wise schedule

  High Schools | March 01, 2024 13:56 IST

  West Bengal Class 12th Board date sheet 2025 has been released by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE). Students who are going to appear in the Class 12th board exam can check the subject-wise schedule on the official website, wbchse.wb.gov.in. Check exam date, time, more.

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  West Bengal: Fire breaks out in warehouse next to petrol pump in Howrah

  November 10, 2023 14:40 IST

  Fire breaks out in a warehouse next to a petrol pump in Howrah, West Bengal. 10 fire tenders are at the spot.

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  Jadavpur University VC Row: Students stage protest against new officiating Vice-Chancellor

  Education | August 29, 2023 12:19 IST

  Sau told PTI that he tried to convince the students that the meeting of all stakeholders cannot be called hastily and he would try his best to address their concerns by this week.

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  Breaking News, July 8 | HIGHLIGHTS

  India | July 08, 2023 23:50 IST

  IndiaTV News provides you all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.

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  'Bombs hurled at us, TMC activists...': Union Minister Nisith Pramanik alleges attack on his convoy

  June 17, 2023 19:09 IST

  Widespread violence over the filing of nominations for the upcoming panchayat polls has left five people dead and several injured in various parts of the state. Polling for nearly 75,000 seats in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system will be held on July 8.

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  Abhishek Banerjee writes to ED, says can’t appear before it due to prior engagement

  June 13, 2023 17:03 IST

  In the letter to the ED, Banerjee, who is regarded as the party's second-in-command, stated that in addition to preparing for the panchayat elections on July 8, he is traveling as part of the "Trinamool e Nabojowar" (New Wave in Trinamool) campaign.

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  Bengal teachers recruitment scam: Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sujay Krishna Bhadra arrested by ED

  May 31, 2023 7:20 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, made the following statement in response to the most recent arrest in the recruitment "scam" case: "No one involved in the matter will be spared, and all the high and powerful will go to jail."