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  3 killed, including 2 students, in horrific accident in Murshidabad as van collides with train

  July 17, 2026 15:50 IST

  The railway authorities are investigating the accident, which also disrupted train services in the area.

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  15 devotees injured, 10 admitted to hospital after electric shock during Rath Yatra in Nandigram

  July 17, 2026 6:57 IST

  Approximately 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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  'We aren't desperate,' Mamata dares dissenters to quit party, slams BJP for pressurising TMC leaders

  July 16, 2026 17:40 IST

  In a video message to her supporters, Mamata Banerjee said the TMC is not desperate, while adding that the dissenters must leave the party as soon as possible. The former West Bengal chief minister also said the BJP pressurising TMC leaders via central agencies to quit the party.

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  TMC MP Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha in fresh jolt to Mamata Banerjee

  July 16, 2026 15:12 IST

  Koel Mallick's resignation comes at a time when the TMC is grappling with a series of exits and growing dissent within the party.

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  'I will stay alive till I see your end': Mamata Banerjee to BJP amid TMC rebellion

  July 16, 2026 9:59 IST

  The 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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  Madan Mitra targets Abhishek Banerjee with 'TMC is not one person's party' jibe after quitting party

  July 15, 2026 19:02 IST

  TMC MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from the party, accusing its leadership of weakening the organisation by focusing on Abhishek Banerjee. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded by saying those who want to leave the party are free to do so.

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  What Taslima Nasrin's return to Kolkata means and why has it fired up a political row in Bengal?

  July 15, 2026 16:46 IST

  Taslima 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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  Another big blow to Mamata Banerjee as TMC veteran Madan Mitra joins rebel camp

  July 15, 2026 15:11 IST

  Explaining his decision to leave the party, Madan Mitra levelled serious allegations against Abhishek Banerjee, claiming that his suggestions to strengthen the party were ignored.

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  Why the historic Gauripur Jama Masjid at Kolkata Airport is at the centre of a security row

  July 13, 2026 23:53 IST

  Authorities have halted public entry to the mosque for three days from Saturday, citing renovation work at the shrine. However, the development has also reignited political and security discussions over the mosque's location inside the airport's highly restricted operational zone.

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  West Bengal govt forms 9-member committee under retired SC judge to review UCC Draft Bill

  July 11, 2026 12:09 IST

  The state plans to table this legislation during the upcoming August assembly session, while exempting indigenous communities.

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  Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar, Prakash Baraik: 3 ex-TMC MPs get BJP ticket for Rajya Sabha bypoll

  July 09, 2026 21:47 IST

  The announcement came just a short while after the three former TMC MPs joined the BJP in West Bengal. The Rajya Sabha bypoll in the state will be July 24.

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  Days after quitting RS, ex-TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar, Prakash Baraik join BJP

  July 09, 2026 18:57 IST

  Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik had quit the TMC and resigned from their positions in the Rajya Sabha after the party's loss in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. On Thursday, they joined the BJP in presence of Samik Bhattacharya.

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  Relief for Mamata as Calcutta HC allows operation of TMC's frozen bank accounts, imposes conditions

  July 09, 2026 20:12 IST

  The High Court clarified that allowing the temporary operation of the accounts should not be construed as recognising either faction as the 'real' Trinamool Congress. The bench observed that the dispute over the party's identity is already pending before the EC.

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  Mamata Banerjee loses cool amid TMC Kolkata protest march, slaps own worker | VIDEO

  July 08, 2026 19:24 IST

  Mamata accused the BJP and the police of disrupting the protest march held over the alleged rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur. She claimed the police failed to follow the Calcutta High Court's order that had allowed the rally to take place peacefully.

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  ED freezes Rs 440 crore in multiple TMC-linked accounts after raids over 'suspicious' transactions

  July 08, 2026 17:09 IST

  The agency carried out searches at five premises in Kolkata on Tuesday, including locations linked to the Carewell Group of Companies, which operates Carewell Aviation India Pvt. Ltd., a private jet and charter hiring service.

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  Baruipur rape-murder accused killed in police encounter in Bengal, mother refuses to take body

  July 08, 2026 12:07 IST

  Prabhas 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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  ED raids five locations in 'suspicious' financial transactions linked to Trinamool Congress

  July 07, 2026 21:11 IST

  The ED said the transaction chain appears suspicious at first glance and that the investigation is aimed at establishing the ultimate purpose and end-use of the funds. The allegations are part of an ongoing probe, and no judicial findings have yet been made regarding the claims.

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  Mamata-led TMC faction files detailed reply to EC, dismisses rival camp's claim over party

  July 06, 2026 23:53 IST

  TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee argued that the rebel faction's June 22 ‘special session’, where it claimed to have reconstituted the party organisation, violated the AITC constitution.

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  Violence in Bengal's Baruipur over minor girl's rape-murder, suspect lynched; central forces rushed

  July 05, 2026 23:39 IST

  The 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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  'Do you think I am dead?': Mamata Banerjee dares dissenters to 'directly join BJP' | VIDEO

  July 04, 2026 19:18 IST

  In her video message on Facebook, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has blamed the BJP for a crisis within her party, while daring the rebel leaders to directly join the saffron party "if they have the courage". She also alleged the BJP won the 2026 West Bengal elections by rigging the elections.

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  Fresh blow to Mamata Banerjee as close aide Chandrima Bhattacharya quits all party posts

  July 04, 2026 14:35 IST

  The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suffered another setback after senior leader Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from her organisational responsibilities, including the post of the party's state president.

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  West Bengal weather: IMD predicts heavy rains as low pressure develops over Bay of Bengal

  July 04, 2026 13:55 IST

  The IMD said the weather situation could become more severe on Sunday, with South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia and Bankura likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall.

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  TMC vs TMC escalates as Ritabrata faction 'takes control' of party headquarters in Kolkata

  July 03, 2026 22:54 IST

  The faction led by rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee has taken control of the TMC headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal. Following his move, the Mamata camp has filed a police complaint and decided to write a letter to the Election Commission of India.

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  EC issues notice to Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee's TMC factions, seeks response by July 6

  July 02, 2026 20:41 IST

  Ritabrata Banerjee led a rebellion against Mamata Banerjee in the aftermath of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, which saw the TMC lose power in the state. Ritabrata has support of 64 MLAs and is staking claim over the party.

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  Ritabrata-led rebel faction MLAs meet Election Commission; Will Mamata lose control over TMC?

  July 02, 2026 13:41 IST

  Ritabrata said the delegation presented their documents and arguments before the Election Commission. He added that the poll body heard them patiently and assured them that a response would follow soon. He also said the group had already submitted written representations earlier.

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  TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleges egg attack outside Bengal restaurant, blames BJP | VIDEO

  July 01, 2026 16:25 IST

  TMC's Mahua Moitra was at an eatery in her Lok Sabha constituency of Krishnanagar when a crowd allegedly hurled eggs and vegetables at her. Moitra shared a video of the incident, alleging the attack was orchestrated by the BJP.

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  Over 10 injured, several houses damaged as huge fire erupts at naphtha pipeline in Bengal's Haldia

  June 30, 2026 10:46 IST

  A 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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  In Bengal Assembly, CM Adhikari vows action against Humayun Kabir over 'provocative remarks' | WATCH

  June 29, 2026 20:06 IST

  Speaking in the West Bengal Assembly on Monday, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has issued a threat to AJUP founder Humayun Kabir and said action will be taken against him over his 'provocative remarks'. He was referring to Kabir's remarks against him and his government earlier this month.