West Bengal
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: If the border is not sealed, Pakistanis will infiltrate, revelation will open your eyes.
Hakikat Kya Hai | May 29, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTMany think only Bangladeshis cross into India via the Bangladesh border, but Pakistanis are also entering—without visas or passports. They use secret routes, observe border security, and record everything on camera.
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Annapurna Yojana: Rs 3,000 will be credited per month to women's accounts from June 1, details here
Personal Finance | May 28, 2026, 02:26 PM ISTThe state government has clarified that most women currently receiving benefits under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme will be directly enrolled in the Annapurna scheme.
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WBJEE answer key 2026 OUT at wbjeeb.nic.in; know how to raise objections
Education | May 27, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTWBJEE answer key 2026: The candidates can check and download WBJEE answer key 2026 PDF on the official website - wbjeeb.nic.in.
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TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar quits all party posts in major blow to Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata | May 27, 2026, 05:27 PM ISTEarlier on Tuesday, Kakoli, along with six other MLAs, attended West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administrative review meeting at Kalyani.
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Suvendu govt ramps up action on illegal Bangladeshi migrants as crowds gather at border checkpoints
West Bengal | May 27, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTWest Bengal has intensified its crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants under the "Detect, Delete and Deport" policy, leading to large groups returning to the India-Bangladesh border.
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20 TMC MPs, 50 MLAs in touch with BJP, ready to switch sides: Saumitra Khan makes big claim
West Bengal | May 27, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTThe TMC currently has 29 MPs in the Lok Sabha out of 42 from West Bengal, whereas the BJP has 12 and the Congress has one.
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Weather Update: Bengal to get respite from scorching heat as IMD predicts rain from Wednesday
Kolkata | May 25, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTWest Bengal Weather Update: The IMD said there will be a gradual fall in maximum temperature across West Bengal from Thursday by two to three notches.
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Vendor who served jhalmuri to PM Modi gets death threat, says he has been given police security
Kolkata | May 23, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTThe alleged threats that the vendor had received over WhatsApp reportedly came after the vendor served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his poll rally in Krishnanagar in April.
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Marco Rubio India visit updates: India, US diplomats attend reception at US Embassy to welcome
India | May 23, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to begin his four-day India visit. During the trip, Rubio will visit Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and attend the Quad meeting, with discussions expected on trade, defence and strategic ties.
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Cow slaughter row: Humayun Kabir vows 'Qurbani to continue', Arshad Madani takes different stand
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTAJUP chief Humayun Kabir has criticised the West Bengal government over its order on illegal slaughter of cattle and said 'qurbani' will continue in India. However, All India Muslim Personal Law Board Vice President Arshad Madani has demanded that cow must be declared India's national animal.
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Centre extends deployment of 500 companies of central forces in West Bengal till June 20
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 03:47 PM ISTIn a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the government said 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces will remain deployed in West Bengal till June 20.
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee even in her own home ward, not just in Bhabanipur
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 02:32 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari scored a sweeping win over Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, even leading in the ward surrounding her Kalighat residence. Booth-wise results show deep erosion in TMC support, with the BJP leader winning 207 booths and securing 63 per cent vote share.
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After schools, Suvendu govt extends mandatory Vande Mataram rule to all madrasas in Bengal
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTThe West Bengal government has made Vande Mataram compulsory in all recognised madrasas after earlier mandating it in government schools. The Madrasa Education Directorate issued an immediate-effect order cancelling previous rules.
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Falta Assembly repolling: Polling concludes with 87% turnout; Jahangir Khan didn't cast vote
West Bengal | May 21, 2026, 08:38 PM ISTFalta Assembly repolling: Repolling was held across all 285 booths in the 144-Falta Assembly Constituency of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal.
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'BJP will be removed from power in Delhi soon': Mamata Banerjee's fresh attack after Bengal defeat
India | May 20, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTMamata Banerjee's remarks came after BJP secured a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 207 seats and ending the TMC's 15-year rule in the state.
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West Bengal reduces OBC reservation to 7%, 66 castes regularised in big revision of quota list
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 10:27 PM ISTAccording to the Bengal government, the earlier system provided 10 per cent reservation under the OBC Category A and 7 per cent under OBC Category B. Under the revised policy, only a total of 7 per cent reservation will remain in force.
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TMC candidate Jahangir Khan pulls out of Falta Assembly repoll race in big jolt to Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 02:59 PM ISTPolling was countermanded in Falta in South 24 Parganas district, following allegations of largescale irregularities on April 29, the day of voting.
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Abhishek Banerjee under scanner as Kolkata civic body issues notice over unauthorised constructions
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTWith the change of power in West Bengal, troubles appear to be mounting for Abhishek Banerjee as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued a notice to him.
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Suvendu-led Bengal govt to remove Mamata Banerjee-designed football sculpture at Salt Lake Stadium
West Bengal | May 19, 2026, 09:16 AM ISTThe West Bengal government under Shuvendu Adhikari has ordered the removal of a statue designed by former CM Mamata Banerjee at Salt Lake Stadium. The move comes amid a series of assertive actions taken by the new BJP-led administration following its massive electoral victory.
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'Hooliganism will be eradicated': CM Adhikari warns of strict action over Park Circus violence
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 04:04 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned that his government won't hesitate in taking stern action against those responsible for attacking police personnel and damaging public property.