NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a demand for renaming West Bengal as 'Bangla', with an argument that the new name would better reflect the state's history and culture. The Upper House also witnessed demands by several other members of other parties on their respective concerns. During a Zero Hour mention, TMC MP Ritabrata Banerjee highlighted that the West Bengal Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution in July 2018 calling for the name change, but the Centre had yet to appro

The Trinamool Congress has demanded that West Bengal be renamed 'Bangla' to reflect the region's history and culture. This follows a 2018 resolution from the West Bengal Assembly. The state's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to approve the change. Other party members have raised various local and national issues in the Rajya Sabha.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to help the Railways in land acquisition in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee, known for her anti-business legacy, surprised many with her 'Bengal means Business' campaign for the upcoming Bengal Global Business Summit. While showcasing Bengal's potential in steel and jewellery, there's hope for a stronger focus on modern sectors like EV and AI to attract business, enhancing Bengal's reputation beyond just traditional industries.

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) has reiterated its stance on the Congress, stating that while it cannot have a political alliance with the party, it acknowledges its role as the main secular opposition force in the country. In the draft of its Political Resolution for the 24th Party Congress, released on Monday, the CPM emphasized the need for broader unity among secular forces to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its Hindutva ideology. The resolution states that

Nasiruddin Ahmed, a senior legislator from Kaliganj, Nadia, and a Trinamool Congress member, died of cardiac arrest on Sunday. He experienced health issues late Saturday night and was taken to Palasi Hospital, where he passed away. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences, highlighting Ahmed's contributions as a trusted politician and lawyer.

In her new book, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has squarely blamed Congress for the BJP's return to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

KOLKATA: For the first time in 28 years, Bangladesh has not been included as a participating country in the Kolkata International Book Fair, which West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated on Tuesday. Bangladesh had been a consistent participant since the fair's inception, with notable appearances including 1999, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended as the country was the fair's theme. Despite changes in governance between 2001 and 2008, when Bangladesh was under the rule of K

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 48th Kolkata International Book Fair, highlighting the strong historical ties between India and Germany, with Germany as this year's focal theme country. Over one crore visitors are expected, and the event features international participation from various countries and notable figures.

CM Mamata Banerjee and senior Bengal officials confronted the Raj Bhavan over the exclusion of Kolkata Police band from the Republic Day ceremony. Banerjee insisted the band be allowed, resulting in a brief standoff. The governor's office later permitted the band to perform, maintaining that changes to traditions require prior approval.

Swami Pradiptananda alias Kartik Maharaj in charge of Beldanga Ashram of Bharat Sevashram Sangha hit headlines during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted a section of monks accusing them of directly working against Trinamool Congress

Kolkata : West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee exploded in fury on Sunday when she found the Kolkata Police band was barred entry to perform at At Home, a ceremonial reception hosted by Governor CV Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the Republic Day. She made the public outburst after she met the governor during the afternoon event as per custom and stormed out of the venue at the eastern lawn of Raj Bhavan with state chief secretary Manoj Pant, state director general of police R

After the intervention of CM Mamata Banerjee, the Kolkata Police Musical band was allowed to enter the Raj Bhawan to perform during the Republic Day programme in Kolkata. The Governor emphasized that any changes to ceremonial practices should be pre-approved by the Chief of Staff.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed her anguish after a Kolkata Police band was initially disallowed entry at the Raj Bhavan here for a Republic Day programme. Arriving at the Raj Bhavan at 4:29 pm for the traditional tea ceremony, Banerjee was informed that the police band, a regular feature at the annual 'At Home' event, was waiting outside. Banerjee, visibly upset, questioned why the band was excluded, emphasising that it was customary for them to perform a

Clarifying that she had no objections with the SSB bands performance, she said that the police band's exclusion was not justifiable.

Kolkata: West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday, January 26 that the parents of the RG Kar hospital victim are doing politics by maligning chief minister Mamata Banerjee. A day earlier, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh alleged that the parents of the R G Kar hospital victim are being used by the forces that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can a

West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim accused the parents of the RG Kar hospital victim of politicizing their daughter's case to defame Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He claimed they are being manipulated by forces opposed to the CM. The parents, however, insist on their right to speak out against the perceived mishandling of the case.

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TMC urged the parents of the RG Kar rape-murder victim not to align with political opponents and criticized their attacks on CM Mamata Banerjee. The party questioned the parents' inconsistency in their stance and suggested a probe into who might be influencing them. TMC emphasized their empathy for the parents' loss while highlighting inconsistencies in their public statements.

Kartik Maharaj recalled Mamata Banerjees criticism, where she alleged that some monks from the Bharat Sevashram Sangha were aiding the BJP in Lok Sabha elections.

The word, maverick, does not really describe Mani Shankar Aiyar in his political avatar. He got into politics because he felt that he needed to contribute to public good. There is more than a hint of commitment. And he fought elections yes, he had been nominated to Rajya Sabha as well, the last time in the Nominated Members category lost, won, won and denied ticket. His Lok Sabha election victories and defeats in Mayiladuturai show him to be a true grit politician. Yes, there was support from

KOLKATA: The parents of the R G Kar hospital victim have said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cannot disown the responsibility for the alleged attempt of the police and hospital authorities to destroy evidence of rape and murder of their daughter. They attempted to shield the main conspirators behind the crime, while the CBI failed to bring to book all the perpetrators and overlooked the larger conspiracy aspect, the parents claimed. The ruling Trinamool Congress has termed the a

Local Trinamool leaders and police were allegedly present at the event; BJP says firearm industry flourishing in West Bengal under CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reiterated her demand for the Centre to declassify Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's files, following Bengal's own release of 64 files. Banerjee highlighted the nation's lack of knowledge about Netaji's demise and underscored his contributions and vision for India's unity and welfare.

Former Union Minister John Barla praises West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's welfare work, sparking speculation about his potential shift from BJP to TMC

PATNA: Political temperature has heated up in Bihar after union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi threatened to give up his cabinet berth as his party was not getting a fair deal ahead of assembly elections due later this year. Manjhi's statement came at a public meeting held in Munger on Tuesday where he expressed his displeasure over HAM being neglected by the NDA. He cited the case of assembly elections in Delhi and Jharkhand where his party was not given a si

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the countrys role model. She said at an administrative programme in Malda district: In the RG Kar case, we had called for capital punishment. If someone is a monster, how can society show humanity? We wanted t

Bengal government and the victim's parents have appealed the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case verdict in Calcutta High Court, questioning the leniency of the sentence given to convict Sanjay Roy. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced her shock, expressing concerns about the convict potentially being released early despite committing such a grave crime.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has warned Malda district villagers to avoid the international border with Bangladesh during any disputes involving Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Following recent clashes between Indian and Bangladeshi farmers, Banerjee urged police to alert and warn residents, emphasizing safety near the border.

The appeal was accepted by a division bench of justice Debanshu Basak and justice Shabbar Rashidi. After the court pronounced the sentence, chief minister Mamata Banerjee had announced on Monday evening that the state would approach the Calcutta High Court challenging the verdict.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Sealdah court's decision to award life imprisonment till death to Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape-murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Banerjee said the incident was a are, heinous and sensitive crime and she has been seeking capital punishment for Roy. She said the state government would challenge the verdict and move Calcutta High Court, which has granted permission to file

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized a local court's decision to withhold the death penalty in the RG Kar rape and murder case, calling for capital punishment and citing the heinous nature of the crime. The state government plans to challenge the verdict, while BJP accuses Banerjee of covering up the incident.

The move comes after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disapproval of the Session Courts sentence. I am truly shocked by the judgement in the RG Kar case, the Chief Minister said

Citing the court judgment, Amit Malviya alleged that on instructions of the Chief Minister, Kolkata police and the hospital administration were involved in covering up the gruesome crime.

CM Mamata Banerjee slams Centre for ignoring Aparajita Bill seeking stronger punishment for crimes against women

The father of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered by Sanjay Roy at RG Kar College and Hospital in Kolkata, has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her handling of the case, as the West Bengal government moved the Calcutta High Court to challenge the life imprisonment verdict. The government is pushing for capital punishment for the accused, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by Sealdah Court. Government's Appeal to the High Court On Tuesday, the state

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday emphasised that it is the BSFs responsibility to protect the international boundary and urged locals in Malda district to avoid visiting the border areas if there are problems. The chief ministers comment comes after tension erupted on the IndiaBangladesh border near a BSF outpost in Malda Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasizes that it is the BSF's responsibility to protect the India-Bangladesh border and advises locals in Malda district to avoid border areas if issues arise. This follows a recent clash between farmers from both countries near a BSF outpost.

Aparajita Bill passed by the West Bengal Assembly in September 2024 aims to increase the punishment for rape and other sexual offences by introducing death penalty and life imprisonment.

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the West Bengal government to file an appeal against the Sealdah court order that sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death in the RG Kar hospital doctor's rape and murder case. Advocate General Kishor Datta moved a division bench presided by Justice Debangsu Basak to file the appeal to seek death penalty of Roy, the sole convict in the case. The state government sought the high court's permission to file the appeal ch

The West Bengal government is seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case. Although a Kolkata court sentenced him to life imprisonment, they did not classify the case as 'rarest of rare.' Mamata Banerjee and the victim's mother expressed shock, believing the crime warrants capital punishment.

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the West Bengal government to file an appeal against the Sealdah court order that sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death in the RG Kar hospital doctor's rape and murder case. Advocate General Kishor Datta moved a division bench presided by Justice Debangsu Basak to file the appeal to seek death penalty of Roy, the sole convict in the case. The state government sought the high court's permission to file the appeal ch

The Mamata Banerjee government has challenged the trial court's life imprisonment order against the convict in RG Kar rape-murder case, demanding that he be given the death penalty.

| | TMC (Trinamool Congress) Government Moves To High Court Over RG Kar Case VerdictExpressing dissatisfaction over a Kolkata court awarding life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed the probe was forcibly taken away from the state police, asserting that had it been with them, they would have ensured a death penalty.Speaking to reporters in Murshidabad district, Banerjee also criticised the Central Bureau of Investi

The West Bengal government appeals for the death penalty in the Sanjoy Roy case after a sessions court sentences him to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a junior doctor. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expresses dissatisfaction, emphasizing earlier cases where thorough investigations led to capital punishment.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has announced plans to appeal for the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, who received life imprisonment instead, referring to him as a 'monster.' Banerjee expressed dismay at the court's verdict, arguing the case is a rarest of rare one deserving capital punishment and critiqued the CBI's handling of the investigation.

KOLKATA, Jan 20: Expressing dissatisfaction over a Kolkata court awarding life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed the probe was forcibly taken away from the state police, asserting that had it been with them, they would have ensured a death penalty. Speaking []

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the court's verdict in the RG Kar junior doctor's rape and murder case, questioning the CBI's handling and advocating for capital punishment. She announced plans to challenge the decision at the Calcutta High Court. BJP also criticized the verdict, calling it a travesty of justice.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari both said that the convict should be awarded capital punishment.

Expressing her disappointment that the RG Kar rape-murder convict did not get the death penalty, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said her government will move the High Court.

Mumbai: Actor Saif Ali Khans discharge from the hospital has been delayed and he is likely to get discharged either on Tuesday or Wednesday after the doctors are sure about his complete recovery. Khan had sustained six knife injuries during an attempted burglary at his Mumbai home on Thursday. The police have arrested Mohammed Shariful Islam, a suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, who allegedly broke into the actors residence in Bandra and stabbed him six times including one near his spine a

The Sealdah court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death after he was convicted of the rape and murder of the on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) condemned the life imprisonment sentence for Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, labeling it as inadequate justice. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed similar dissatisfaction, insisting the death penalty should have been pursued.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the court giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case and said if the case had been with Kolkata Police, they would have ensured a death penalty.

BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya called for appealing the judgment and for probe agencies to investigate the role of the then Kolkata Commissioner and CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly destroying the evidence

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Kolkata Police would have ensured death penalty for the convict in RG Kar rape and murder case, but the probe was taken away and handed over to the CBI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today

WEST BENGAL: In a big judgment, Sanjay Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday, January 20, for the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The verdict was delivered by the Sealdah CBI Court, which also imposed a fine of Rs.50,000 on the convict. The judge ruled that the case did not fall under the rarest of rare category, thereby denying the death penalty. The heinous crime took place on August 9 last year when Roy, a ci

Kolkata: Expressing dissatisfaction over the court giving life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed the probe was forcibly taken away from the Kolkata Police, and asserted that had it been with them, they would have ensured a death penalty. Speaking to reporters in Murshidabad district, Banerjee questioned the CBI investigation in the case. All of us had demanded a death sentence, but the court has given

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction over the life imprisonment given to the convict in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case, claiming the probe was forcibly taken from Kolkata Police. She asserted that the police would have ensured a death penalty. The Sealdah court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment, deeming the crime not 'rarest of the rare.'

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, causing dissatisfaction among Banerjee and others who demanded capital punishment.

| CM Mamata Banerjee's reaction says 'Did a rally seeking capital punishment for the accused'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has joined the chorus demanding justice for the victim of the RG Kar case. She organized a rally seeking capital punishment for the accused, emphasizing the need for swift and severe action. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for exemplary punishment. Banerjee's move is seen as an attempt to reassure the public that her government is comm

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee demands capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The court, basing the verdict on extensive forensic evidence and testimonies, found Roy guilty. The case has sparked significant outrage and protests.

The officer informed that after the Murshidabad meeting, Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to Malda and Alipurduar

They decided to go on strike after Mamata Banerjee government suspended 12 doctors in the expired saline administration case

KOLKATA: A day after the West Bengal government suspended 12 doctors including six postgraduate trainees of the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) holding them responsible for the death of a woman after childbirth, all junior medics of the facility began an indefinite complete cease work on Friday morning. The medics alleged that the decision of the state administration to suspend six junior doctors from the obstetrical-gynaecological (OBGN) and anaesthesia department was an attempt t

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement equating the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya with India's true independence. She declared such comments anti-nationalistic and dangerous, advocating for the history of the country's independence, achieved on August 15, 1947, through many sacrifices, to remain untarnished.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suspended 12 doctors, including the Medical Superintendent of Midnapore Medical College, for negligence causing the death of a woman and infant due to contaminated IV fluid during a C-section. The investigation is ongoing, and criminal proceedings will follow. Compensation has been offered to the affected family.

That the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) played little role in the national movement is no secret; neither has the hardline Hindutva ideology played a significant role in the Partition. The Sangh Parivar was also sceptical of the Constitution which premised itself on democratic, federal and secular principles. In short, Independent India took root in a way that was not to its liking. However, the RSS has been careful not to project itself as an organisation antagonistic to the ideas that built

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday suspended a dozen doctors of a state government-run hospital and ordered a police investigation against them for medical negligence after contaminated saline left a pregnant woman and a newborn dead. Her action came hours after her government was pulled up by the Calcutta High Court for not taking strong steps against the usage of contaminated saline at the state-run hospitals. Ms Banerjee, who announced the names of the 12 suspende

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday, launched the scathing attack against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over the latters recent comments describing January 22, 2024, the date of Ram Mandir inauguration at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, as the real Independence Day of the country. I do not know why Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Leader of Opposition said the blame should be shouldered by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as she also handles the Health portfolio

The West Bengal government has suspended 12 doctors of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital for negligence following the death of a woman and four others falling ill after childbirth. The incident is alleged to have been caused by the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job to the family of the deceased woman.

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said 12 doctors including the medical superintendent and six postgraduate trainee doctors of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital suspended for clear cases of medical negligence. The CID has been asked to investigate the 12 doctors who were suspended by the state health department. According to the chief minister, it was the negligence of the junior doctors that led to the death of a pregnant woman who was administered spurious saline from We

The West Bengal health department has suspended 12 doctors after the death of a woman and a newborn baby in the alleged expiry saline case, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday.

KOLKATA: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for equating the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya with the attainment of rue independence by India, asserting that it was an attempt to distort history. Bhagwat had said the date of the Ram temple's consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as Pratishtha Dwadashi as the rue independence of Bharat, which had faced parachakra (enemy attack) for several centuries, was established on this day. This is anti-

Swami Nischalananda Saraswati also said that PM Narendra Modi should be more accommodating and adopt a softer approach towards West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal government has ordered a CID probe into the death of a woman and three others falling critically ill after childbirth in a state-run hospital allegedly following the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. A 13-member committee will also investigate the matter parallelly. The decisions were taken at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The CM also holds the health portfolio. We have asked the CID to investigate the matter. They will look into all asp

Anvar says he will accept Trinamool Congress membership from West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee once Speaker accepts his resignation and will petition UDF leadership to accommodate TMC in Opposition alliance in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala legislator P V Anvar, who joined the Trinamool Congress last week after parting ways with the ruling LDF a few months ago, resigned on Monday as the MLA of the Nilambur constituency. Anvar, who met Speaker A N Shamseer in his chamber at the Legislative Assembly complex, confirmed his resignation. The resignation comes just days after Anvar joined the All India Trinamool Congress and announced that he had assumed the role of state coordinator for the Mamata Banerjee-led

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala legislator P.V. Anvar, who joined the Trinamool Congress last week after parting ways with the ruling LDF a few months ago, resigned on Monday as the MLA of the Nilambur constituency. Anvar, who met Speaker A.N. Shamseer in his chamber at the Legislative Assembly complex, confirmed his resignation. The resignation comes just days after Anvar joined the All India Trinamool Congress and announced that he had assumed the role of state coordinator for the Mamata Banerjee-l

Named Dheu, meaning wave in Bangla, the electric vessel has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers. It will be run by the state government and was inaugurated by CM Mamata Banerjee

RANCHI: Buoyed by the thumping majority in the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now eying Vrihad (larger) Jharkhand and is considering launching a movement for the formation of an Autonomous Council combining the four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha. According to officials, the party has already prepared a blueprint and will start the movement in the name of separate identity of tribal dominated districts of the two states. The party is also plans to get i

Kolkata: In a surprise move, independent MLA of Nilambur in Kerala PV Anvar joined Trinamul Congress in the city on Friday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's MP nephew and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee welcomed him to the party. Mr Anvar recently quit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF). He was however arrested by the police on January 5 night for his alleged role in an attack on the divisional forest office (North) at Nilambur during the day. The MLA was later g

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the Centre to grant national fair status to Gangasagar Mela, claiming it is bigger and more challenging to reach than Kumbh Mela. The state government has made extensive arrangements for pilgrims, including insurance cover, medical facilities, and a future bridge to improve access.

Ahead of the Delhi polls on February 5, the key allies of the INDIA bloc --the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are at loggerheads and the internal rift among the coalition appears to be only widening. With tensions escalating between the two parties, Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit from the New Delhi seat said that he is set to file defamation lawsuits against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday after they accused him of receiving funds from the BJP.

Arvind Kejriwal alleges that BJP is manipulating Congress like a game of chess and seeks support from leaders like Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav. Meanwhile, Kejriwal raises concerns regarding reservation issues for the Jatt community in Delhi and calls for the Central government to address these grievances.

RANCHI: Hundreds of women are protesting in Jharkhand, angry at receiving an amount much lower than what the Hemant Soren government promised under the flagship Maiyan Samman Yojana. They took to the streets in Dhanbad and Jharia on Wednesday, claiming a transfer of Rs 1,000 to their accounts monthly instead of the revised Rs 2,500. The protest embarrasses the government, which on January 6 claimed to have transferred Rs 11,1415.44 crore under the welfare scheme in the form of direct benefit tra

KOLKATA: Keeping in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first time voters, party leaders said. CM Mamata Banerjee will focus on young voters in 2026 Assembly polls. She is set to introduce more student-friendly schemes. Plans are ready to advertise the schemes on a large scale so that people get to know them, a senior TMC leader said. The TMC government has launched many women-centric schemes. Banerjee i

New Delhi :While the BJP-led NDA is together in their bid to wrest Delhi from the incumbent AAP, Arvind Kejriwals party and the Congress, both I.N.D.I.A. bloc allies, are fighting a bitter battle in full public glare. The rift in the I.N.D.I.A. bloc appears to be widening as TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav have lent their support to the AAP over the Congress. While the AAP has found backing from TMC and SP, the Congress is waging a lonely crusade in the Delhi polls. The o

KOLKATA: Eyeing the 2026 Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress has decided to launch more student-friendly schemes to attract young voters. Senior TMC leaders said that CM Mamata Banerjee is all set to introduce student-friendly schemes to earn the support of the young voters. Plans are also on to advertise such schemes on a large scale. TMC has already launched many women-centric schemes to woo women voters to make its presence felt. The student credit card scheme launched by TMChelps stud

West Bengal ruling TMC leader Narendra Nath Tiwari, accused of killing Malda district vice-president Dular Sarkar on January 2 near his house under the English Bazar police station, was on Wednesday arrested, official sources said.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be chairing a meeting on Wednesday to review the preparation for the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025, the annual business meet organised by the state government to attract industrial investments. This year the two-day BGBS is scheduled on February 5 and February 6. State government sources Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs