West Bengal: Corruption prevails in TMC; one must be Indian citizen to avail scheme benefits, says Dilip GhoshSpeaking to reporters, Ghosh alleged that corruption prevails within the TMC "from top to bottom" and claimed that the organisation is grad...
29 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers paceWest Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's '...
24 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces 'detect, delete, deport' driveWest Bengal will now identify, remove, and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. This policy excludes Hindu refugees and others eligible u...
21 May, 2026, 12.49 AM 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
India-UAE, India-US among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UNA United Nations report reveals key global migration routes. India to the United Arab Emirates and India to the United States are among the...
05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM 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
Bengal's southern fortress: 91 seats from 24 Parganas, Kolkata and Howrah may decide road to powerWest Bengal's upcoming elections hinge on the twin districts of North and South 24 Parganas. These areas, along with Kolkata and Howrah, fo...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
No loss of citizenship: Modi reaches out to MatuasIn a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the refugees residing in West Bengal of citizenship and stable homes. He issued a...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Rai, of light and shades of IndiaLegendary photographer Raghu Rai captures India’s essence through emotion and proximity. His iconic and unseen frames reveal everyday drama...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Bengal polls: Matua first family split deepens battle in Bagda, Gaighata as SIR jolts BJP bastionsElections in West Bengal's Bagda and Gaighata are complicated by a divided Matua family. Concerns over voter list deletions create anxiety ...
25 Apr, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe proving the deadliest. Many victims were l...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
About 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UNA boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea. Around 250 people are feared missing. The vessel d...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
West Bengal polls 2026: Amid voter row, Nadia’s Matua belt shows BJP leanings, minimal deletionsIn West Bengal’s Nadia district, Matua voters in border villages like Majhdia navigate a unique reality—crossing fenced borders daily to fa...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Beyond the Fence: Villagers in Ahio seek development in upcoming West Bengal Assembly pollsResidents near the Habibpur Border in Ahio face challenges. A closed primary health centre forces villagers to travel for medical care. Whi...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Partition memories endure at India’s 'last rail outpost' in Bengal pollsA land deed from Bangladesh holds deep significance for Balaram Mondal in Singhabad, West Bengal. His family migrated during Partition, lea...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Aizawl deputy commissioner issues directive banning Myanmar, Bangladesh refugees from acquiring Indian identity documentsAizawl's Deputy Commissioner has prohibited Myanmar and Bangladesh refugees in Mizoram from obtaining Indian identity documents to prevent ...
21 Mar, 2025, 07.42 PM IST