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Imposing vegetarianism: TMC's Derek O'Brien targets BJP over Bengal mid-day mealTrinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of attempting to impose vegetarianism by allegedly removing eggs from West Beng...24 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST- West Bengal budget is 'expansionary' and seeks to revitalise the state's economy: State FM Swapan DasguptaThe first state budget presented by the new BJP government in West Bengal combines a push for industrial revival with continued focus on we...23 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Mamata seeks Madan Mitra as chief whip after showcausing Firhad; Speaker says matter sub-judiceA significant rift within the TMC has deepened as Mamata Banerjee's faction seeks to replace Firhad Hakim as Chief Whip with Madan Mitra. T...23 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...23 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee claims TMC Chairperson role in letter to EC even as rebels name Arup RoyA significant rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress as rebel MLAs appointed Arup Roy as the new party chairperson, sidelining Mama...23 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM 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
- West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy booked in fraud, forgery caseA close aide of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, Sumit Roy, faces fresh charges of fraud and forgery in Paschim Medinipur. Roy,...21 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- After Bengal, BJP turns focus to Punjab ahead of Assembly pollsFollowing a sharpened campaign in West Bengal, the BJP is now aggressively targeting Punjab for upcoming Assembly elections. Union Home Min...20 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
- Bengal broke free of its shackles, return of state's glory has begun: ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi declared West Bengal has "broken free from its shackles" and is on a new development path, citing visible chan...20 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Congress names Julfikar Ali as Congress Legislature Party leader in West BengalThe Congress has appointed Julfikar Ali as the leader of its Legislature Party in West Bengal, with Motab Shaikh named as deputy. These app...20 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Participation in Yoga Day function not mandatory for public servants: Bengal govt to Calcutta HCThe Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition questioning a West Bengal government order regarding International Yoga Day participation....19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- West Bengal Governor Ravi warns on infiltration, seeks Gorkhaland solutionWest Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi addressed the Assembly's budget session. He spoke about illegal infiltration affecting the state's demograph...18 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- Setback for Mamata as rebel Ritabrata Banerjee stays Bengal LoP after HC declines interim reliefThe Calcutta High Court has not granted immediate relief to the Trinamool Congress regarding the Speaker's decision. Expelled MLA Ritabrata...18 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- Mamata files plea in Calcutta HC challenging Assembly poll result in Bhabanipur seat she lostMamata Banerjee has filed an election petition at the Calcutta High Court. She is challenging the Bhabanipur assembly seat poll result. Suv...16 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
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