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Mamata Banerjee dances with Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sourav Ganguly at film festival | Watch

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shared the stage with Bollywood actors including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor among others during the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).

'Don't have any information': Mamata Banerjee to skip December 6 I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting

Soon after facing defeat in the assembly elections, Congress called for the next meeting of the I.N.D.I.A. alliance on December 6.

Assembly election results show more of Congress' 'failure' than BJP's success: TMC

TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh also said that the elections will not impact the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 and the I.N.D.I.A. alliance will definitely make an impact. He also claimed other parties have imbibed the welfare schemes of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to win the polls.

TMC urges Bengal governor to meet CM for resolving impasse over pending bills

Veteran TMC leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobvandeb Chattopadhyay said Bose has been withholding several bills passed by the assembly including one seeking to make the chief minister the chancellor of state universities instead of the governor.

Bengal BJP MLAs use 'Gangajal' to purify Ambedkar statue where TMC lawmakers held protest | Watch

The BJP MLAs unanimously decided to cleanse the statue with Ganga water symbolically. Over 30 BJP legislators, led by Adhikari, took turns in pouring Ganga water at the spot before leaving the assembly premises.

West Bengal commercial taxes directorate busts Rs 4,716 crore fake GST invoice rackets, four held

The operators used to lure unsuspecting individuals with petty cash or promises of employment and fraudulently obtained their PAN, Aadhaar, and other identification documents. Using them, they incorporated several fake firms and obtained GST registrations.

SSC teachers recruitment case: CBI raids 7 locations in West Bengal, including residence of TMC MLA

'No one can stop CAA implementation': Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata rally

Amit Shah criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of destroying West Bengal. He cited instances of political violence, corruption, and appeasement, framing the BJP as the force that could bring about positive change in the state's governance.

Suvendu Adhikari suspended for winter session of assembly for using objectionable language

In March 2022, Suvendu Adhikari and four other BJP MLAs were temporarily suspended from the House for creating a disturbance during the budget session. The suspension was later rescinded by the Speaker.

West Bengal: BSF foils smuggling bid, seizes truck carrying gold worth Rs 1.27 crore

AK Arya, Deputy Inspector General, South Bengal Frontier, said that notorious smugglers trap poor and innocent people by luring them with small amounts of money.

Gold worth Rs 1.28 crore seized at Bangladesh border in West Bengal

The seizure was made from the cabin of the truck driver by the 145 battalion of the BSF based on a tip-off, they added.

West Bengal: Gorkha leader Binay Tamang joins Congress

Tamang was a close aide of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leader Bimal Gurung before falling out with him and joining the ruling party in the state.

Suvendu Adhikari alleges scam in purchase of PPE kits, medical equipment in Bengal during pandemic

"I have written to the ED director as well the principal director general of the Income Tax Department and the Secretary in the Union Health Ministry seeking a central agency probe in the matter," Suvendu Adhikari said.

West Bengal: Calcutta HC rejects TMC govt plea, allows BJP mega rally in Kolkata's Victoria House

The Calcutta High Court dismissed the plea by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government to block the BJP's demonstration. The court has previously highlighted multiple times of the government's similar actions and the need for a level-playing field for all political parties.

What Mamata Banerjee said about Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha

Earlier, the Trinamool Congress MP, who is facing an enquiry in "cash-for-query" matter, had also said that she would be back with a bigger mandate in 2024

Bengal receives worth Rs 3.76 lakh crore investment proposals at business summit

Business leaders from 28 countries, a host of prominent figures of corporate India as well as political dignitaries participated in the seventh edition of the two-day Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS).

Heartbroken by India's defeat in World Cup final, two die by suicide in West Bengal, Odisha

Heartbroken by the loss of India in its World Cup final loss against Australia on Sunday, two persons died by suicide in separate places. India suffered a 6-wicket loss to Australia in a highly-anticipated World Cup final.

High Court asserts 'Right to Assembly': Orders police to permit Amit Shah's Kolkata meeting

Kolkata: Ruling in favor of the party's right to hold a public meeting featuring Amit Shah, the court emphasizes the principles of a free country but recognises the police's authority to impose reasonable restrictions.

West Bengal: Decomposed bodies of four of family found in North 24 Parganas

Brindaban Karmakar, a cloth merchant, allegedly murdered his wife, Debasree, and their two children, Debaleena and Utsaha, before taking his own life. A suicide note pointed to marital issues as the motive, citing an alleged extramarital affair.

Bengal: Mamata demands railways roll back dynamic pricing, give priority to safety of passengers

Earlier this week, dismissing reports of a shortage of berths for passengers opting for non-AC coaches, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said there was nearly a three-fold increase in the number of special train trips this festive season as compared to last year.

St Xavier's University pursues Bengal govt for more land for second campus

Raj said to a question that though no time frame has been given, he is keen to get the land by 2025 and begin the process of building the second campus.

TMC panchayat pradhan killed in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district

Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh visited the area and demanded the arrest of those responsible for fomenting disturbances in the area.

West Bengal Governor vows strong action against rising violence after TMC leader's killing

Governor Dr Bose's remarks underscore the need for a comprehensive approach to address and curb the rising violence in the state, combining legal actions with social measures to ensure a safer political environment.

CPI(M) leaders clash with police amid tensions in Joynagar following TMC leader's murder

CPI(M) leaders, including former MPs Sujan Chakraborty and Samik Lahiri, clashed with police as they were prevented from reaching Dogachia village, where houses were ransacked after Laskar's death.

TMC appoints Mahua Moitra as district president of Krishnanagar amid Ethics panel probe

Earlier, the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee recommended TMC MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha in connection with the 'cash for query' case.

West Bengal: Local TMC leader shot dead, assailant lynched in South 24 Parganas

The deceased TMC leader was identified as Saifuddin Laskar -- the party's president of Bamungachi in Joynagar. Local TMC leaders alleged that CPI(M) supporters were behind the killing of Laskar.

Security beefed up across West Bengal in view of Kali Puja, Diwali

Fire and emergency services were kept on standby, while hospitals have also been asked to remain prepared to deal with emergencies, officials said.

West Bengal: 12 people arrested for gambling in Malda

A total of Rs 2.23 lakh in cash was seized from the accused, police said.