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...
A senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Lahek Ali, has been arrested in connection with the violent incidents that erupted in West Bengal’s Baruipur following a shocking rape and murder case that triggered widespread public outrage. Police have accused Ali of involvement in acts of vandalism and violence, including the lynching of...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declined to describe the death of Indrajit Mondal as a case of lynching, stating that the incident should instead be treated as a murder until the ongoing investigation establishes the complete sequence of events. Her remarks came amid growing political debate and public concern following violent unrest in...
The West Bengal government is preparing to introduce a comprehensive centralised hospital monitoring system aimed at improving healthcare delivery, eliminating the influence of touts, and ensuring better coordination among hospitals across the state. The proposed initiative is expected to strengthen patient management by providing real-time monitoring of hospital bed availability, streamlining referrals, and enhancing transparency...
A fresh political confrontation unfolded in West Bengal after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deliberately preventing a Trinamool Congress (TMC) protest march related to the alleged rape and murder of a young woman in Baruipur. The incident has intensified political tensions in the state, with both parties trading allegations...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has widened its investigation into an alleged financial irregularities case linked to funds associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC), focusing on aircraft and helicopter purchases involving transactions estimated at nearly ₹160 crore. The agency is examining whether these high-value aviation acquisitions were financed using proceeds of crime or involved the laundering...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to secure a significant victory in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal after divisions within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) resulted in rival factions deciding against entering the contest. The development has dramatically altered the political equation in the state and is expected to strengthen...
The principal accused in the shocking rape and murder case from Baruipur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district was killed during a police encounter in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. The development comes just days after the brutal crime triggered widespread public outrage and intensified demands for swift justice. According to the...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out coordinated search operations at multiple locations across Kolkata as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that suspect funds were routed through bank accounts allegedly linked to individuals associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The raids form part of a wider financial probe aimed at tracing the movement of...
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,...