Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for over 11 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal. Banerjee stated he would not 'cower down' and accused the ED summonses of being an attempt to weaken opposition parties.
A fire at the Mara restaurant in Dattagalli, Mysuru, on Monday afternoon killed two cooks and injured four others. The blaze, believed to be caused by a short circuit in decorative lighting, occurred around 3 pm. An investigation is underway.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launched the 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' program, offering access to 54 central and state welfare schemes. The initiative, running from June 15-17, aims to ensure benefits reach genuine recipients and announced significant central government allocations for rural development.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators aim to trace the money trail and clarify inconsistencies with recovered evidence.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and will support the BJP-led NDA. This move makes the previously obscure NCPI the fifth-largest party in Lok Sabha and the second-largest bloc in the NDA, bolstering its numbers.
West Bengal's Pratyasha scheme offers affordable housing to police personnel, from constables to inspectors, through structured financing and tiered flat sizes based on rank and pay. The lottery-based allotment aims to provide homeownership to officers who often live in government or rented accommodation.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has reshuffled its West Bengal leadership, appointing new presidents for the Youth Congress, North Kolkata district, minority cell, and women's wing. The changes follow a rebellion by around 20 MLAs and aim to strengthen the party structure.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata to discuss key economic issues concerning the state. The meeting is significant given Bengal's financial situation and upcoming budget presentation.
A 39-year-old woman from West Bengal was rescued from a Gurugram apartment where she was allegedly held captive and forced into domestic labor for over two years. The rescue involved a joint effort by West Bengal and Haryana authorities, with the woman reportedly subjected to abusive conditions and long working hours.
Several Trinamool MPs are expressing willingness to support the NDA, prompting the BJP to strategize. The BJP is prioritizing the formation of the new West Bengal government and is not rushing to accommodate rebel MPs, who may face legal battles for party recognition. The party is considering accommodating Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Shekhar Roy.
The BJP is leveraging state-level victories in West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, and Maharashtra to consolidate parliamentary strength for its long-term legislative agenda, aiming for broader support beyond electoral wins.
The BJP is strategically expanding its influence beyond electoral wins, aiming for lasting parliamentary strength to advance its legislative agenda. Recent victories in West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, and Maharashtra, alongside internal shifts in opposition parties, bolster the BJP's position in Parliament and pave the way for key reforms.
India's West Bengal state has deported nearly 5,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, marking a key test for the ruling BJP's "detect, delete and deport" policy. The move has sparked tensions with Bangladesh, which insists on proper verification of citizenship before accepting repatriations, and raised concerns among rights groups about due process for those deported.
Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Rajya Sabha, stating the West Bengal mandate favored the BJP. He is the third TMC MP to quit this week, amid growing dissent and electoral setbacks for the party.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal is facing a severe crisis after losing power, with a rebellion by most legislators and a reported split among MPs seeking to join the BJP-led alliance. The party's reliance on Mamata Banerjee's charisma and patronage, rather than a strong ideology, is seen as a key weakness.
West Bengal Police arrests former TMC MLA Jahangir Khan after Calcutta High Court denies interim protection; Khan was at the center of controversy in Falta constituency due to alleged irregularities during assembly elections.
The West Bengal government has initiated a comprehensive survey of all madrasas across the state to collect data on their location, establishment year, registration, documentation, student and staff numbers, and operational status. District magistrates must submit reports by July 5, one month after the BJP assumed power in the state, with the aim of creating an updated database for policy planning while maintaining the existing academic framework.
Ritabrata Banerjee's rise from an SFI leader to the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal politics is a sensational story. Expelled from CPI(M), he joined TMC, leveraging his intellectual image and trade union work, impressing Abhishek Banerjee and Mamata Banerjee.
AJUP founder Humayun Kabir has offered Mamata Banerjee a route back to the West Bengal Assembly from his Rejinagar constituency. Kabir, who won both Nowda and Rejinagar seats, stated he would vacate Rejinagar to support Banerjee's by-election bid, citing her role in his political rise.
The NIA searched nine locations in West Bengal in the Bhangar blast case, involving the recovery of 79 crude bombs. The MHA directed the NIA to investigate due to potential terror links and national security implications.
West Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme is now active, providing eligible women ₹3,000 monthly via DBT. Replacing Lakshmir Bhandar, it requires Aadhaar-linked accounts and has specific eligibility criteria. Beneficiaries can check status online.
The West Bengal assembly speaker's decision will be crucial in determining the 'original party' in the Trinamool Congress crisis, following a faction claiming support of 58 MLAs. The Supreme Court has ruled that in such splits, neither faction can claim to be the original party, and the speaker must consider the party's constitution submitted to the Election Commission before the split.
TMC faces a significant crisis in West Bengal, sparking speculation about its MPs' future and its influence within the INDIA bloc. The party's heft as a major opposition voice against the BJP-led NDA government is questioned following internal splits.
West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana has disbursed Rs 3,000 each to over 28 lakh women via direct benefit transfer. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the process, emphasizing verification and eligibility for beneficiaries.
