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
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
Bengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of 6,581 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rollsWest Bengal's appellate tribunals have processed only a small percentage of nearly 25 lakh appeals concerning electoral roll revisions. Out...
22 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Ex Calcutta HC CJ T S Sivagnanam disposed of 1,777 appeals before quitting SIR appellate tribunalFormer Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam cleared 1,777 appeals concerning voter list deletions in West Bengal. He also dismissed 60 appeals agai...
10 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Caught between caution and pragmatism, Bengal Muslims weigh first BJP govt in stateWest Bengal witnesses a new political era as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the first BJP Chief Minister. The state's Muslim community, com...
10 May, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
West Bengal winner list 2026: As BJP wins over 200 seats in stunning victory, check full list of TMC, Congress winners hereThe Bharatiya Janata Party secured a strong lead in West Bengal's election and bagged 207 seats. This outcome presents a significant challe...
05 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Bengal’s ‘M’ math misfire: How muslim fragmentation and mohila drift tilted the field for BJPThe Bharatiya Janata Party secured victories in Malda and Murshidabad districts. This success stemmed from a divided Muslim vote and public...
05 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly electionsAssembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapath...
05 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
WB result: Split in minority votes cracks TMC bastions, fuels BJP surge in Muslim-majority districtsThe BJP’s breakthrough in West Bengal was driven less by major expansion of its own base and more by a split in the Muslim vote that had lo...
05 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
'Chappal Phaad Ke': From welfare to wave, what cost TMC in West BengalBJP has ended 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal, securing a majority by appealing to women voters with welfare promises and highlighting ...
04 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
How the three Ms and paramilitary forces may have played a major role in West Bengal outcome 2026In the 2026 assembly elections of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, known for her long, strong hold over the state, faced unexpected hurdles. T...
04 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Battle of Phools: Jora vs Kamal in West Bengal Assembly pollsWest Bengal awaits election results, with both Trinamool Congress and BJP confident of victory. Parties have briefed their counting agents ...
04 May, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Assembly elections 2026: Giant slayers who changed the face of resultsThe May 2026 election trends across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry indicate a major political shift, with voters bre...
04 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Jangipur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Jakir Hossain & BJP's Chitta Mukherjee in direct contestJangipur's electoral fortunes are poised for a close fight. Exit polls indicate a tight contest with a slight edge for the BJP. The TMC is ...
04 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Post-poll violence reported from several districts of Bengal, police begin probePost-poll violence has been reported across West Bengal's districts, including South 24 Parganas, Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas...
01 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Bengal Polls: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleges TMC 'fear tactics', says turnout highVoter turnout in West Bengal elections remains high despite TMC's alleged attempts to instill fear. Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Cho...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
After Bihar, will Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM become a factor in West Bengal too?AIMIM is targeting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls after a notable performance in Bihar. The party faces challenges from electoral roll...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.00 PM IST