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
'Doctors have BMWs, Audis': IIT engineer, who got laid off by a American big tech company, says MBBS is the only AI-proof career left in India; doctors fire backAn IIT graduate's claim that medicine is India's safest career is sparking debate. He argues AI and tech layoffs make doctor jobs more secu...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Derek O'Brien cites Tata investments in Bengal after state BJP chief vows to 'bring back' the firmTMC leaders have detailed the Tata Group's extensive operations and growth in West Bengal over the past 15 years. Companies like Tata Consu...
30 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
BJP government seeks Tata return to West Bengal's Singur as part of industrial revival pushWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya stated the state government aims to bring the Tata Group back to Singur, viewing it as crucial...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee back Cockroach Janta Party: TMC leader Derek O'BrienTrinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee have voiced their support for the satirical digital group Cockroach Janta ...
26 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Cockroach Janta Party: How an insect jibe united India’s disgruntled jobless youthA mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, is gaining massive followers on social media. It represents young Indians' frustration w...
26 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Congress calls fuel hikes "silent tax on households", accuses govt of "corporate protection racket"Fuel prices have risen for the fourth time in ten days. Congress leaders condemn these increases as a silent tax on Indian households. They...
25 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Jute industry seeks new Bengal govt's intervention to tide over raw material crisisWest Bengal’s jute industry is staring at a major crisis as raw jute shortages and soaring prices disrupt operations across mills in the Ho...
18 May, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Suvendu ascent to Bengal's top post shaped by decisive victories, unrelenting battle against MamataSuvendu Adhikari became West Bengal's new Chief Minister on Saturday. He was sworn in at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Adhikari's rise follo...
10 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Suvendu's rise to Bengal's top chair marked by key wins and fierce opposition to Mamata BanerjeeSuvendu Adhikari has been formally chosen as the leader of the BJP's legislative wing in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the ...
08 May, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
06 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Amit Shah’s prediction comes true as BJP ends Mamata Banerjee’s 15-Year ruleAmit Shah's bold prediction of Mamata Banerjee's defeat in West Bengal has proven remarkably accurate, marking a significant shift in easte...
05 May, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Bengal verdict driven by women voters, welfare race and safety concernsWomen voters showed high turnout in West Bengal elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party's welfare promises and focus on women's safety appear...
05 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
From ‘Bangla pride’ to backlash: How jobs, corruption and identity politics failed Mamata Banerjee in BengalThe Trinamool Congress focused on Bengali identity, but voters prioritized economic issues. Unemployment and corruption overshadowed cultur...
05 May, 2026, 05.11 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
Baazar Style, Senco Gold, other stocks jump up to 9% on BJP's early lead in West Bengal elections. Here's whyShares of Kolkata-based companies surged after early trends in the West Bengal Assembly elections showed a strong lead for the BJP. Stocks ...
04 May, 2026, 03.18 PM IST