India-China ties built on centuries of dialogue and learning, says DoraiswamiIndian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami visited Beijing Foreign Studies University. He spoke about the long history of language and idea exchan...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as MLA in new AssemblyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as an MLA on the first day of the new assembly. He swore allegiance in the Assamese lang...
21 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Kia Sonet X Line infotainment review: Why this screen matters more than everIndian car buyers now prioritize infotainment, with over 60% seeking advanced connectivity. The Kia Sonet X Line excels with sharp dual scr...
13 May, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan AiyarExit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minis...
03 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP deleted 90 lakh names, warns of party's fallWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the BJP removed over 90 lakh names from voter lists to win elections. She vows her party ...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari suspended till Sept 4 for disrupting House proceedingsSuvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the Bengal assembly, was suspended by the Speaker until September 4 for allegedly disrupting ...
02 Sep, 2025, 10.19 PM IST
No armed security in West Bengal Assembly except for chief minister: Calcutta HC rulesFollowing Calcutta High Court directives, the West Bengal Assembly has banned armed security, including private and CISF personnel, inside ...
01 Sep, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
From Dhunuchi to Dissent: Kolkata’s Durga Pujo to turn into a rally for Bengali pride with this year's themeKolkata's Durga Puja this year transcends artistry, becoming a cultural statement addressing perceived injustices against Bengali speakers....
11 Aug, 2025, 01.47 PM IST
Another Bhasha Andolan is needed: CM Mamata Banerjee on Bengali language rowAddressing the 'Maha Nayak Samman' Awards on Thursday, CM Mamata Banerjee said, "Another Bhasha Andolan is needed to awaken everyone. Peopl...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
"Rohingyas using fake IDs for Aadhaar, Voter cards": BJP MP Jagannath SarkarBJP MP Jagannath Sarkar has accused West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee of overlooking the issue of illegal immigrants. He alleged that Rohing...
25 Jul, 2025, 09.58 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee slams 'linguistic terrorism', bats for new language movementWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused certain entities of initiating a "language war" against Bengali speakers, alleging t...
24 Jul, 2025, 11.54 PM IST
Bengal Assembly likely to hold special session over 'harassment' of BengalisWest Bengal assembly is planning a special session in August. The session will address alleged harassment of Bengali speakers in BJP-ruled ...
23 Jul, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
PM Modi, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee express joy over Bengali getting tag of 'classical language'Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders expressed happiness as Bangla (Bengali) is recognized as a classical language by the Governm...
04 Oct, 2024, 11.50 AM IST
Bangladesh witnessed massive anti-Pakistan protests on International Mother Language DayWhile paying homage to the brave-hearts who lost their lives, speakers recalled with horror the role of Pakistan occupation forces to suppr...
21 Feb, 2021, 08.27 PM IST
Hindi, Bengali, Odia speakers surge in South IndiaJust-released data from the 2011 census on mother tongues seems to indicate a reverse migration trend from earlier decades when people from...
28 Jun, 2018, 10.45 AM IST
Hindi mother tongue of 44% in India, Bangla second most-spokenThe percentage of Indian population with Hindi as their mother tongue has risen to 43.63% from 41.03% in 2001, Bengali remains second while...
27 Jun, 2018, 11.38 AM IST