Hundreds try to flee West Bengal as anti-infiltration drive triggers 'reverse exodus'Suspected illegal immigrants are gathering at the Hakimpur border in West Bengal seeking to return to Bangladesh. This follows the state's ...
27 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Long queues at Bangladesh border seen as hundreds return after Suvendu Adhikari's 'jaldi jaldi bhago' warningHundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals rushed to the West Bengal border, fearing detention under the state's new "detect-delete-dep...
27 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Bengal govt orders 'holding centres' for illegal migrantsWest Bengal authorities are establishing holding centres for foreigners apprehended for illegal stay. This move follows a policy announceme...
25 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: SuvenduWest Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance c...
23 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets PM, President in DelhiWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Delhi for two days. He met President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and ...
23 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Decided to bring back to India some persons deported to Bangladesh: Centre to SCThe Indian government will bring back individuals previously deported to Bangladesh. These people will then have their claims of Indian cit...
22 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Don't take Bangladeshi infiltrators to courts, send them to BSF instead: Suvendu to Bengal policeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new policy. Detained Bangladeshi infiltrators will now be directly handed over...
21 May, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
SC asks Mamata Banerjee, TMC leaders to file fresh pleas on SIR-linked victory marginsThe Supreme Court has indicated that Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress leaders can file new petitions. These petitions will address co...
11 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Suvendu's cabinet line-up has ministers embodying Bengal's geographical, ethnic divideWest Bengal witnesses the formation of its first BJP government with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and five ministers sworn in. The cabin...
09 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Indian Indie filmmakers experiment with form through MAMI’s iPhone programEmerging Indian filmmakers are showcasing innovative storytelling with the iPhone 17 Pro Max in MAMI's latest program. Four short films, sh...
08 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmenThe Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regio...
05 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
From ‘Bangla pride’ to backlash: How jobs, corruption and identity politics failed Mamata Banerjee in BengalThe Trinamool Congress focused on Bengali identity, but voters prioritized economic issues. Unemployment and corruption overshadowed cultur...
05 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
SIR omissions and errors of commissionRecent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions....
05 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
PM Modi's poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructurePrime Minister Narendra Modi's party is poised for significant wins in state elections. These victories could speed up the implementation o...
04 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Asansol Dakshin Assembly Election Result 2026: Agnimitra Paul vs Tapas Banerjee, BJP vs TMC, who is winning? Check the latest updateAsansol Dakshin Election Results 2026 News: Asansol Dakshin gears up for a key 2026 election. BJP's Agnimitra Paul faces TMC's Tapas Banerj...
04 May, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
West Bengal exit polls 2026: BJP's edge triggers 'big worry for Dhaka' comment from Bangladesh MP. Here's what he saidWest Bengal exit polls suggest a close contest between BJP and TMC. Following the predictions, a Bangladeshi MP Akhtar Hussain expressed co...
01 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST