Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and his wife, Dona Ganguly, have reportedly received death threats through a series of letters, prompting the Kolkata Police to launch an investigation into the matter. The threats, which have reportedly been sent over several months, have raised concerns about the safety of the high-profile couple and those close...
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that the state police have been given complete freedom to take firm and immediate action against crimes targeting women, stressing that officers should not wait for political or administrative instructions before acting within the framework of the law. Speaking during a discussion on the budgetary demands of...
Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has strongly defended the proposal to remove a mosque located near Kolkata’s airport, arguing that national security must take precedence over all other considerations. His remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding infrastructure, security, and religious sensitivities in the state. The issue gained attention...
Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress leader Aroop Biswas appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the organization of a proposed football event involving Argentine football legend Lionel Messi. The questioning marks a significant development in the high-profile probe,...
A fresh political controversy has emerged in West Bengal after senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament Saugata Roy wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking immediate intervention over a series of alleged attacks targeting leaders of the ruling party in the state. The appeal comes amid growing tensions between political rivals...
A late-night search operation at the residence of senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee sparked political controversy after the politician publicly questioned investigators who arrived looking for one of his close associates. The dramatic exchange, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, has intensified the ongoing political debate surrounding investigative actions involving opposition...
A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an FIR was reportedly registered against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over remarks alleged to have hurt religious sentiments. The development has intensified tensions between the ruling administration and opposition parties, with political leaders trading accusations over communal sensitivity, freedom of expression, and political targeting. According...
The political atmosphere in West Bengal intensified after a purported municipal notice allegedly linked to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee surfaced online, sparking controversy and debate across political circles. Responding strongly to the development, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) categorically rejected the authenticity of the document and described it as “completely false and fabricated.” According to...
In a notable development following recent political changes in West Bengal, security arrangements outside the residences and key offices associated with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, have been significantly reduced. The scaling down of security measures comes in the aftermath of the 2026 state Assembly election results, which...
Kolkata, the first Indian city to have an underground metro system, has taken another big step in expanding its rapid transit network. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 13 kilometers of new metro tracks and launched train services on three new routes — Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar, Sealdah-Esplanade, and Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay. These new sections will...