West Bengal
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Where are TMC leaders? Despite 78 MLAs and 41 MPs, few senior leaders seen beside Mamata at protest
Kolkata | Jun 02, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe MPs who were present with Mamata Banerjee during the protest include Derek O'Brien, Samirul Islam, Dola Sen, Mala Roy, and Kalyan Banerjee.
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Mamata stages dharna to protest 'post-poll violence', says TMC was being targeted unfairly
Kolkata | Jun 02, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTMamata Banerjee was seen accompanied by the party's old guards Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra, Derek O'Brien, Kalyan Banerjee and Dola Sen, amid the conspicuous absence of most of the fresh faces who won the assembly seats on TMC tickets.
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TMC returns 'cut money' amid corruption crackdown; cash handed back to PM Awas beneficiaries | WATCH
West Bengal | Jun 02, 2026, 02:24 PM ISTA local TMC leader was reportedly seen returning money to residents after allegations surfaced that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) had been asked to pay cash in exchange for securing housing benefits.
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'Asli Trinamool' faction emerges in TMC as expelled MLAs prep up rebellion against Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal | Jun 02, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTSources indicate that between 15 and 20 TMC MLAs have been in touch with dissident leaders who are reportedly attempting to build pressure on the party's top leadership.
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From Malati Rava Roy to Kalita Maji: Meet the 7 women ministers in Suvendu Adhikari's Bengal Cabinet
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTThe expansion comes weeks after Adhikari was sworn in as Chief Minister following the BJP’s sweeping victory in the 294-member Assembly.
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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Suvendu Adhikari expands cabinet, 35 ministers take oath
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Suvendu Adhikari-led administration took its next major step with the expansion of the state Cabinet on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am.
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After Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked, suffers 'head injury'
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTMC and BJP workers clashed outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, during which MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured.
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Five arrested over assault on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal's Sonarpur
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTStones, eggs, and abuses were hurled at Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee when he visited Sonarpur town on the outskirts of Kolkata to meet the family of a TMC worker who was allegedly killed in post-poll violence.
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'Pre-planned attack to kill me': Abhishek Banerjee assaulted with eggs, stones in Sonarpur | VIDEO
West Bengal | May 30, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTDuring his visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked and manhandled by the locals. Stones and eggs were also hurled at him.
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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.