A fierce political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following the death of the prime accused in the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur. The accused was killed in a police encounter early Tuesday when he allegedly snatched a firearm and fired at officers while being taken to the crime scene…
The arrest of senior Trinamool Congress leader and long-time Bidhannagar Municipal councillor Devraj Chakraborty has once again put his wife, singer and politician Aditi Munshi, in the spotlight. Devraj was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) from Purulia in connection with an alleged case involving financial irregularities and property-related matters. His arrest has triggered…
Katwa: Police have identified the man accused of tying a black cloth around the face and hands of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Station Bazar in Katwa on Wednesday.The accused has been identified as Raman Kumar Jha. During interrogation, he was unable to provide any coherent information apart from his name, prompting suspicion about his…
In this episode of The Hard Facts, author A. Ranganathan raises strong questions over West Bengal’s fiscal management and budget allocation priorities.He highlights concerns over the state’s rising debt, reportedly around ₹8 lakh crore, and criticizes the spending patterns under the Mamata Banerjee government. According to him, multiple ministries have historically received lower allocations compared…
In a historic first, the BJP government of West Bengal unveiled a budget blending welfare with cultural nationalism, allocating funds for women, education, and infrastructure while scrapping religion-based financial schemes. Critics question its feasibility and impact on job creation. -speakn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Last Updated: June 22, 2026, 18:50 IST Source link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the West Bengal Foundation Day (Paschimbanga Divas) celebrations in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, during his visit to the state. The event marks the first Foundation Day celebration under the BJP-led government in West Bengal.PM Modi paid tribute to Bengal’s rich cultural heritage, historical legacy, and the contributions of great leaders…
Lionel Messi’s much-awaited appearance in Kolkata has sparked controversy after allegations of serious security protocol breaches emerged during the event.Reports claim that a TMC minister, Aroop, entered the field despite security restrictions, while around 40 unaccredited photographers allegedly gained access to restricted zones, raising concerns over crowd management and event security.Sources suggest that Team Messi…
A Lookout Circular (LOC) has been issued against Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with an ongoing land fraud investigation.According to reports, Roy remains untraceable despite an arrest warrant being issued against him. Law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts to locate him, with police reportedly conducting searches at locations…
TMC rebel MP Rachna Banerjee has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the party’s merger with NCPI, a political group with limited electoral presence.Speaking on the issue, Banerjee highlighted the role of senior political leaders in shaping the decision and raised questions about the broader political dynamics behind the move. She also referred to the…
4 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2026 04:57 AM IST First published on: Jun 13, 2026 at 04:57 AM IST Claiming to have secured the support of 19 of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs, the rebel party MPs are likely to meet Speaker Om Birla on Monday to urge him to recognise them…
