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West Bengal
Video of Maithili Thakur on women safety is old
A viral video falsely links a past statement by Maithili Thakur about women's safety to the recent Jamui incident in Bihar.
NCPI to support BJP in West Bengal by-elections, NDA rules out alliance
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India announced support for BJP candidates in upcoming West Bengal by-elections, while the BJP state unit denied any formal alliance.
Inter-state fake currency racket busted, two held
Delhi Police arrested two individuals in connection with an inter-state counterfeit currency ring.
BJP likely to retain 8 UP seats, SP eyes 2
The BJP is expected to maintain a majority in upcoming Rajya Sabha elections across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
Cyclone Arnab may form as IMD warns of deep depression
The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, prompting school closures in Odisha as the system approaches the coast.
ECI announces schedule for polls to 12 Rajya Sabha seats
The Election Commission of India has scheduled elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal for October.
19 States Sign MoUs to Revive Unused Airstrips Under UDAN Scheme
Nineteen Indian states have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to transform unused airstrips into operational airports under the next phase of the UDAN scheme.
Cyclonic storm threat leads to heavy rain alerts in three states
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
Rajya Sabha elections for 11 seats to be held October 16
The Election Commission of India has scheduled Rajya Sabha elections for 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and a by-election in West Bengal for October 16.
Aditya Birla Group chairman to meet Bengal CM soon
Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla is expected to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to discuss industrial development and potential investments.
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The TMC faction led by Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn its candidate from the Nandigram bypoll to support the Congress nominee in a display of opposition unity.
Mahua Moitra moves High Court over egg-throwing incident
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Calcutta High Court alleging police inaction during an incident where her vehicle was pelted with eggs in her constituency.
Election Commission announces Rajya Sabha polls for 11 seats on October 16
The Election Commission of India has announced biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and one by-election in West Bengal on October 16, 2026.
Special legislative session begins today in Karnataka
Karnataka state legislature begins a three-day special session to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation.
Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat: how job crisis differs in India’s poll-bound states
An analysis of Time Use Survey 2024 data reveals significant regional disparities in youth employment and job quality across India's poll-bound states.
Schools in West Bengal and Assam Close for Karam Puja
Schools in West Bengal and Assam are closed on September 22 for Karam Puja.
Garden Reach Shares In Focus After Massive Greenfield Shipyard Investment
Garden Reach Shipbuilders has approved a significant capital expenditure plan for a new shipyard in West Bengal.
Three arrested with 28 kg marijuana in two cases in Malkajgiri
Police in Malkajgiri arrested three individuals and seized 28 kilograms of marijuana in two separate operations.
Election Commission reports 93% success rate in voter appeal reinstatements
The Election Commission reported to the Supreme Court that 93% of processed appeals regarding voter list deletions in West Bengal resulted in the reinstatement of names.
Two Trinamool Congress leaders held in Bengal for 2020 convoy attack
Two Trinamool Congress leaders were arrested in West Bengal for their alleged involvement in the 2020 attack on J.P. Nadda's convoy.
RSS builds a new office in West Bengal
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has constructed a new office in New Town, West Bengal, to accommodate increasing organizational activities and engagement.
Humayun Kabir stops campaigning for son in Bengal by-election
Humayun Kabir has declared that he will stop campaigning for his son in the Rejinagar by-election due to alleged police harassment.
ECI proposes 42 election tribunals to address Bengal voter roll appeals
The Election Commission of India has proposed increasing the number of election tribunals in West Bengal to 42 to address a massive backlog of voter roll appeals.
Bengal likely to see heavy rain, gusty winds from September 22
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall and gusty winds for West Bengal between September 22 and September 25, 2026, due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
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.
TMC candidate reverses decision to withdraw from West Bengal by-election
In West Bengal's Rejinagar by-election, TMC candidate Rabiul Alam Chowdhury retracted his earlier decision to withdraw from the race following intervention from party leader Mamata Banerjee.
West Bengal to withdraw cases against Kurmis over 2025 stir
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the withdrawal of cases filed by the previous administration against Kurmi community members related to a 2025 protest.
Violent clash between two transgender groups in West Bengal
Two groups of transgender people clashed in Pandaveswar, West Bengal, over territorial collection rights, resulting in injuries.
Six arrested after Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata is ransacked
An office of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata was ransacked and six people were arrested, with the political party alleging BJP involvement and calling for the West Bengal Chief Minister's resignation.
Congress alleges Form-7 misuse for targeted voter deletion in various states
The Congress party has accused the BJP of systematically misusing Form-7 to facilitate the mass deletion of eligible voters across multiple Indian states.