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Mamata Banerjee tightens grip over TMC as party files fresh leadership list with ECThe Trinamool Congress is facing an internal revolt, prompting Mamata Banerjee's faction to submit a new list of office bearers to the Elec...23 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST- TMC rebel faction forms parallel leadership structure, claims support of 64 MLAsA breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress, led by Ritabrata Bandopadhyay and claiming support from 64 MLAs, has formed a new 30-member ...22 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental rightThe Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary d...21 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- TMC's Abhishek Banerjee meets LS Speaker, seeks disqualification of 20 'rebels'Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has submitted 20 petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking the disqualification of 20 re...19 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- Son emerges after father’s death, secures house keys, step uncle challenges it and prevails; HC says only civil court can decide property rightsA property dispute between a deceased man's son and his stepbrother has reached the Calcutta High Court. The court has ruled that only a ci...16 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'There is nothing more dangerous than a...' Life lessons on human nature, anger and shame by first Black president of South AfricaQuote of the Day by Nelson Mandela highlights the impact of humiliation on human behavior. The quote explains how shame, rejection, and los...11 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested near India-Nepal border in north Bengal on 'extortion' charges after days on the runTrinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan was apprehended by West Bengal Police's Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. Khan had be...08 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- US: First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councilsA new phase of redistricting is unfolding across America. States like Georgia are redrawing electoral maps for Congress and state legislatu...07 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
- The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- Supreme Court upholds Bihar SIR, calls it key to free and fair pollsThe Supreme Court has upheld the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The court stated this process is vital for ensurin...27 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- 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
- Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden IranPresident Trump is close to a deal to end the war with Iran. This agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce Iran's nuclear c...27 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Punjab civic polls: Political workers clash at several places; 63.94 per cent voter turnout recordedPunjab witnessed civic elections on Tuesday. Clashes and allegations of booth capturing were reported across several locations. The polling...27 May, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
- Petrol, diesel price surge a 'global crisis', don't hoard fuel: Maharashtra CM FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis labels the fuel price hike a global crisis. He urges citizens to avoid hoarding fuel to preven...25 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theoriesA Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This ...22 May, 2026, 05.28 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
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