West Bengal
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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.
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15 devotees injured, 10 admitted to hospital after electric shock during Rath Yatra in Nandigram
Kolkata | Jul 17, 2026, 06:57 AM ISTApproximately 15 people were injured; around 10 of them have been admitted to Nandigram Super Speciality Hospital and are undergoing treatment. The police arrived at the scene and carried out a rescue operation. Some of them are in critical condition.
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'I will stay alive till I see your end': Mamata Banerjee to BJP amid TMC rebellion
West Bengal | Jul 16, 2026, 09:59 AM ISTThe TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's remarks came as the party faces its gravest organisational crisis since its formation in 1998, with rival camps now operating parallel structures under Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee.
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What Taslima Nasrin's return to Kolkata means and why has it fired up a political row in Bengal?
West Bengal | Jul 15, 2026, 04:46 PM ISTTaslima Nasreen’s return to Kolkata after nearly two decades has sparked a political clash in West Bengal. While the BJP has strongly welcomed her upcoming appearance, citing free speech, TMC leaders have voiced strong opposition.
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West Bengal govt forms 9-member committee under retired SC judge to review UCC Draft Bill
West Bengal | Jul 11, 2026, 12:09 PM ISTThe state plans to table this legislation during the upcoming August assembly session, while exempting indigenous communities.
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Baruipur rape-murder accused killed in police encounter in Bengal, mother refuses to take body
West Bengal | Jul 08, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTPrabhas Mondal, one of the key accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, was killed in a police encounter after allegedly attempting to escape by snatching a police officer's firearm during crime scene reconstruction.
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Bypoll to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24; know when results will be declared
India | Jul 06, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTThe bypolls were necessitated following the resignations of Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik from the Upper House.
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Violence in Bengal's Baruipur over minor girl's rape-murder, suspect lynched; central forces rushed
West Bengal | Jul 05, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTThe mob lynched a 26-year-old in Baruipur in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over allegations that he was involved in the rape-murder of an 11-year-old girl. The mob also torched damaged several police vehicles, leaving a personnel injured before the situation was brought under control.
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Over 10 injured, several houses damaged as huge fire erupts at naphtha pipeline in Bengal's Haldia
West Bengal | Jun 30, 2026, 10:46 AM ISTA major fire at a naphtha pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur injured more than 10 people, damaged several houses and disrupted train services. Twelve fire trucks were deployed to bring the blaze under control.
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Humayun Kabir backs Suvendu Adhikari, pledges support for West Bengal's Anti-Crime Bill
West Bengal | Jun 29, 2026, 02:13 PM ISTAUJP MLA Humayun Kabir has backed Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's proposed Anti-Crime Bill in West Bengal, saying he will support any legislation brought for public welfare. Here's why the move is politically significant.
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West Bengal govt eases diesel sale restrictions for farmers, hospitals, tea gardens
West Bengal | Jun 28, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTThe state government's move comes amid concerns from stakeholders in agriculture and other key sectors over the impact of restrictions on bulk diesel procurement.
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CM Suvendu says six arrested in Kolkata warehouse collapse case, will take action against architect
Kolkata | Jun 26, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTAccording to police, the warehouse had received approval from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Investigators are now trying to determine how permission was granted for a structure that is suspected to have been built in violation of regulations.
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Bengal set to table UCC Bill next week? Suvendu Adhikari govt likely to move landmark proposal
West Bengal | Jun 25, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe BJP government in West Bengal, led by Shubhendu Adhikari, is reportedly preparing to introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill in the Assembly next week. The move could make Bengal the fourth BJP-ruled state to advance UCC legislation.
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Kolkata Police issues advisory for Muharram: Check key guidelines
West Bengal | Jun 25, 2026, 10:48 PM ISTMuharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam. It marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar, which starts from the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
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'Duniya gol hai, sabka hisaab bhi hoga': Suvendu Adhikari launches sharp attack on previous regime
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari launched a strong attack on the previous regime in the West Bengal Assembly, recalling cases filed against him and asserting, "Sabka hisaab bhi hoga." His remarks triggered a heated exchange with opposition leaders.
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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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West Bengal Budget 2026: From 20% DA hike to 1 lakh new jobs, check key announcements
Business | Jun 22, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTWest Bengal Budget 2026: Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta allocated Rs 36,000 crore for the women's financial assistance scheme Annapurna Yojna.