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Mamata's TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll, to back Congress
The TMC faction led by Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn its candidate from the Nandigram bypoll to support the Congress nominee in a display of opposition unity.
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
West Bengal Police stated that the arrest of the Congress candidate for Nandigram was a lawful action based on standing instructions regarding long-pending warrants.
Farakka Barrage water sharing treaty renewal faces challenges from multiple stakeholders
Farakka Barrage water sharing treaty between India and Bangladesh faces renewal challenges in December 2026 amid disputes from West Bengal, Bihar, and Bangladesh over water allocation, flood management, and port navigation.
BJP urges West Bengal government to apply for central chemical park grant
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has asked Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to apply for a ₹1,500 crore central grant under the Centre's newly launched BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme to establish a chemical park in the state.
Heavy rain causes waterlogging and traffic congestion across Delhi-NCR
Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in Delhi-NCR, prompting an orange alert from the India Meteorological Department and continued rainfall forecasts.
Parliamentary panel questions government on fertiliser PSU disinvestment and food security
A parliamentary standing committee has criticized the Government of India's Department of Fertilisers for inadequate responses regarding fertiliser PSU disinvestment and food security concerns.
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for coastal West Bengal and Kolkata
The India Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of West Bengal and thunderstorms in Kolkata due to an active southwest monsoon.