A deepening internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sparked widespread political speculation after the party’s dissident faction reportedly expanded significantly, intensifying concerns about a potential split in one of India’s most influential regional political organizations. The latest developments have exposed growing tensions within the party hierarchy, with political observers closely monitoring events that...
Kolkata Police has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the circumstances surrounding a devastating fire that destroyed approximately 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) stored in a government building in the city’s Alipore area. The incident has triggered widespread concern and intensified scrutiny over how the blaze spread through the structure, particularly because the...
An unusual incident along the India-Bangladesh border has drawn widespread attention after a video allegedly showing Bangladeshi youths entering Indian territory to steal vegetables went viral on social media. The footage, which has been widely shared online, reportedly captures individuals crossing the border area and collecting vegetables from agricultural fields situated on the Indian side...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s maritime economy, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held high-level discussions with the Chief Minister of West Bengal on an ambitious maritime development roadmap worth ₹19,209 crore. The proposed investment pipeline is designed to transform the state into a major maritime, logistics and industrial...
Tensions within the ruling political establishment in West Bengal have resurfaced as internal disagreements reportedly emerge inside the Trinamool Congress over a controversial proposal linked to party leader Ritabrata Banerjee. The proposal, which touches upon the future positioning and role of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has triggered debate and unease within sections of the party....
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...
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari has intensified the political debate surrounding illegal immigration in West Bengal by advocating for a strict “detect, delete and deport” policy, drawing parallels with immigration enforcement measures associated with former United States President Donald Trump. The Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly made the remarks while...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched a series of coordinated raids across multiple locations in West Bengal as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities and suspected money laundering activities linked to former Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Debasish Dhar, widely known by the nickname “Sona Pappu.” According to officials familiar with the...
The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of “Vande Mataram” compulsory in all madrassas across the state during official ceremonies and institutional events. The move has triggered widespread political discussion and public debate, with supporters describing it as a step toward strengthening patriotism, while critics have raised questions regarding inclusivity and...
The West Bengal government has initiated a fresh restructuring of security arrangements for several politicians, former bureaucrats, and prominent individuals following an extensive review of threat perceptions and police deployment priorities. The move, which officials described as part of an administrative reassessment exercise, has resulted in the withdrawal of house guards and a reduction in...