Modi Celebrates BJP Victory in Bengals Falta as a Triumph for Democracy
New Delhi, May 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy over the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) victory in the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal. He congratulated newly elected MLA Debanshu Panda for his success in the elections. In a post on the social media platform X, Modi stated that the people of Falta ... Read more Modi Celebrates BJP Victory in Bengals Falta as a Triumph for Democracy
Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 24: Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) did not lose the West Bengal Assembly elections. Speaking three weeks after the election results, she alleged that the Election Commission assisted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in securing victory in the state. Banerjee also asserted that she ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in West Bengal
Watch: Falta assembly re-poll: BJPs Debangshu Panda storms to victory
The Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a massive victory in the Falta Assembly re-poll in West Bengal. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda won the seat by a huge margin of 1 lakh 9 thousand and 21 votes on May 24.
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has called the recent assembly elections a mockery of democracy, alleging widespread rigging and the removal of nearly one crore names. She claims her party would have won over 200 seats if the outcome hadn't been altered, criticizing the current administration and the arrest of municipal councillors.
The BJP's Debangshu Panda on Sunday won the Falta seat in the South 24 Parganas district with a margin of more than 1 lakh votes, replicating the May 4 saffron sweep in West Bengal that saw Suvendu Adhikari installed as CM earlier this month. All 285 polling stations of the constituency were scheduled for a repoll after the Election Commission's (EC) poll assessments of the voting in Falta showed irregularities. After 22 rounds of counting, Panda defeated CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi by a huge margin of 1,09,021 votes. The Congress' Abdul Razzak Molla trailed far behind Kurmi in third, while the TMC's Jahangir Khan came fourth despite withdrawing from the polls due to personal reasons, as his name was still on the EVMs. However, the TMC's Abhishek Banerjee has now alleged that glaring irregularities had taken place in the Falta repoll, repeating claims of collusion between the BJP and the EC. Notably, it was similar claims of the BJP and the EC working together to tamper ballot boxes that eventually led to repolling taking place on May 2 at two constituencies located in the South 24 Parganas districtMagrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour. This had led to tensions between workers of the two parties at two places housing EVM strongrooms in Kolkata. Banerjee has now questioned how most rounds of counting in Falta had been completed by 3:30 PM on May 24, while on May 4, only till the same time, only 2-4 rounds had taken place. The country deserves an explanation from the ECI.Although more than 1,000 workers from Falta have been forced to flee their homes in the last 10 days the Election Commission continued to turn a blind eye. Party offices were vandalised in broad daylight even when the Model Code of Conduct was in force, he claimed in an X post, attacking the promotion of former CEO Manoj Agarwal to the post of Chief Secretary after the 2026 Assembly elections. This comes amid ongoing tensions within the TMC after its crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, most recently directed at Banerjee over the sudden withdrawal of its Falta candidate. At a recent closed-door meeting chaired by TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, several newly elected MLAsincluding Kunal Ghosh, Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay, and Sandipan Sahaquestioned why no disciplinary action was taken against Khan for his last-minute withdrawal, which they said was a serious embarrassment for the party, an Indian Express report said. Notably, Banerjee is not only the party's all-India general secretary, but also the representative of the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency, under which Falta falls. (Khan) said Pushpa jhukega nahi , then why did he bow down? Falta falls under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency where Abhishek is our MP. He won there by more than 7 lakh votes. This is not good for the party, Ghosh later told reporters.
The West Bengal government has revised its Bakrid holiday, officially declaring May 28, 2026, as the public holiday for Eid al-Adha. This change follows updated moon-sighting information, leading to the cancellation of previously announced holidays on May 26 and May 27. The new notification ensures the holiday aligns with the actual observance of the festival.
West Bengal Orders Holding Centres for Bangladeshis, Rohingyas Awaiting Deportation
A notification issued by the Home and Hill Affairs Department on Saturday referred to guidelines of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the deportation process for Bangladeshis and Rohingyas found to be staying illegally in the country
West Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy. District administrations will manage these centers for individuals awaiting repatriation. The initiative follows a tougher anti-infiltration framework announced by the Chief Minister.
WBJEEB answer key likely to be released soon at wbjeeb.nic.in: Check steps to download here
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board is set to release the provisional answer key for WBJEE 2026 soon on wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can challenge responses for a fee. OMR sheets will also be uploaded. The rank card will detail sectional and overall scores. Last year's timeline suggests an early release, marking the next step in admissions.
Deepfake Shared as Real Video of Dhruv Rathee Praising BJP Govt in West Bengal
The video is a deepfake. There is no evidence of Rathee making positive statements about the BJP in West Bengal.
West Bengal govt orders 'Holding Centres' for illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya deportees
West Bengal has directed all district magistrates to set up Holding Centres for detained foreigners and released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation, as part of efforts to deport illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants.
Rahul Gandhi urges party's Muslim leaders to raise issues concerning their community
New Delhi, May 23: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Muslim leaders of the party to vociferously raise issues concerning their community and to work towards enhancing their representation. Sources said that during a meeting of the advisory council of the party's Minority Department, Rahul Gandhi said that if injustice is done against a Muslim, one should raise their voice specifically as a 'Muslim', rather than merely as a member of a 'minority' group. Similarly, he emphasised that if Dalits, OBCs, or members of the general category face attacks, the issue should be raised by explicitly identifying that specific community. Rahul Gandhi's direct message was that the Congress party should not shy away from using the word 'Muslim'. It has often been observed these days that instead of explicitly saying 'Muslim,' people tend to use the term 'minority', a leader present at the meeting said. Sources further said Gandhi also stressed the need for the Congress party's Minority Department to create a platform that ensures adequate participation for the community within the party structure. According to sources, while touching upon the issue of vote theft, he said that former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had previously not aligned with the Congress on this matter, but has now called for a movement against it. He also remarked in the context of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam that these elections were not conducted in a free and fair manner. Sources said that citing the country's current economic situation, the former Congress president claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacks the capability to effectively manage the situation over the long term.
West Bengal elections BJP holding a strong lead in Falta repoll
Congress Has Become a Party of Abuses Instead of Gandhian Values: Shahzad Poonawala
New Delhi, May 24: Shahzad Poonawala, spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reacted to the West Bengal governments decision to amend the holiday for Bakrid. He stated that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has long been oppressing Hindus. Poonawala further claimed that the Congress party has transformed into a party of abuses. In an interview ... Read more Congress Has Become a Party of Abuses Instead of Gandhian Values: Shahzad Poonawala
Election Commission of India Falta Election Result 2026: Vote counting for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal is currently underway, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda taking an early lead. The constituency recently witnessed a full repoll after the Election Commission of India ordered fresh voting over allegations of electoral irregularities and EVM tampering. Tight security arrangements have been put in place at counting centres and strong rooms.
Falta constituency results 2026: Why are the votes for the West Bengal seat being counted now?
Voting for the Falta Assembly constituency seat was originally held on April 29 2026, as part of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Counting Begins in Falta Amid Tight Security, Results Expected by 1 PM
Kolkata, May 24: The counting of votes for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district commenced this morning at 8 AM under strict security measures. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the re-polling for the assembly constituency took place on May 21. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer ... Read more Counting Begins in Falta Amid Tight Security, Results Expected by 1 PM
Minister Dilip Ghosh Claims TMC Members Fled During Falta By-Election
Kolkata, May 24: The counting of votes for the Falta assembly by-election in West Bengal is set to take place on Sunday. Minister Dilip Ghosh stated that the outcome of the Falta election is already known, asserting that there was no contest as members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had fled. In a conversation with ... Read more Minister Dilip Ghosh Claims TMC Members Fled During Falta By-Election
West Bengal Announces Free Bus Travel for Women from June 1
Free transportation will be available to all women of West Bengal in both short-route and long-route state-run buses across various categories
West Bengal Governor Orders Departmental Inquiry Against RMO Linked to RG Kar Case
Kolkata, May 24: West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has ordered a departmental inquiry against Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr. Avik Dey. His name surfaced in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a junior female doctor at Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August 2024, as well as financial irregularities linked to ... Read more West Bengal Governor Orders Departmental Inquiry Against RMO Linked to RG Kar Case
West Bengalgained infamy due to recruitment scams, new recruitment policy in next Budget session: CM
The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
West Bengal: 6 cr people covered under Swasthya Sathi to get Ayushman Bharat benefits from July
Starting in July, six crore Swasthya Sathi card holders in West Bengal will be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat scheme. New applications are now being accepted. Additionally, the recruitment process will see enhanced transparency as OMR sheet carbon copies will be mandatory for all candidates.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Raises Concerns Over Infiltration and Waqf Issues in West Bengal
Mumbai, May 23: Priyanka Chaturvedi, spokesperson for Shiv Sena (UBT) and former MP, has emphasized that fulfilling promises made to the people of West Bengal should be the governments top priority. Chaturvedi criticized the BJP for failing to deliver on its commitments regarding infiltrators in Bengal. She pointed out that the cabinet is still not ... Read more Priyanka Chaturvedi Raises Concerns Over Infiltration and Waqf Issues in West Bengal
RG Kar case: West Bengal govt initiates departmental proceedings against suspended doc
The West Bengal government has started departmental proceedings against Dr. Avik De. He was suspended after a rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. A separate inquiry will also investigate his postgraduate course admission. These actions follow serious allegations from junior doctors. The governor has approved the proceedings against the doctor.
RG Kar Case: Bengal Starts Departmental Proceedings Against Suspended Doctor
The West Bengal government on Saturday initiated departmental proceedings against a doctor suspended following the rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and also ordered a separate enquiry into his admission to a postgraduate course
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Kerala Police has launched a new statewide anti-drug crackdown titled Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt. Announcing the initiative, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the primary objective is to dismantle gangs targeting children and youth with narcotics. Drug users, peddlers, suppliers and distribution networks will all come under strict police surveillance, with a dedicated operational framework already prepared for the project. To tackle interstate drug syndicates, the Kerala DGP will coordinate with police chiefs of other states. Special monitoring will also be introduced to prevent the inflow of chemical and synthetic narcotics, including hybrid ganja. The minister said strict action would be taken against tobacco sales near schools and against drug-linked activities in five-star hotels, DJ parties, and gatherings in backwater and coastal regions. Speaking after a meeting with senior police officials, Chennithala said the government would adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards drug trafficking. He also announced a major reform programme aimed at making all 484 police stations in Kerala more people-friendly. Citizens visiting stations, he said, must be treated with dignity and respect, and police personnel would be encouraged to greet visitors with Good Morning or Namaskaram. The DGP has also been directed to improve cleanliness in police stations and dispose of vehicles abandoned for years through auctions. A five-member committee led by the ADGP (Headquarters) has been constituted to study and restructure police station functioning. Chennithala said there was an assessment that the previous governments decision to shift station-level responsibilities from Sub-Inspectors to Circle Inspectors had adversely affected policing. Reforms would be implemented after the committee submits its report. The Janamaithri Police initiative and the Student Police Cadet programme will be strengthened further to steer young people away from crime. Police will also intensify efforts against cybercrime, including loan app frauds, social media abuse, online hate campaigns and cryptocurrency scams. The minister said he would discuss with the chief minister the need for additional personnel and technological infrastructure to handle cybercrime more effectively. New mobile applications and IT systems will also be introduced to help reduce road accidents. Police training syllabi will be revised to reflect changing times. Chennithala also said the government was seriously concerned about the increasing number of suicides within the police force. Senior officers have been instructed to reduce unnecessary pressure on subordinate staff and allow them greater operational freedom. The Home Minister further announced that legal action would begin once the SIT submits its report in the Nava Kerala Sadas assault case. The new Cabinet had earlier decided to order a reinvestigation and constitute a Special Investigation Team into allegations of police brutality during former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas outreach programme in Alappuzha. Responding to questions over the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U. Khelkar as the Chief Ministers secretary after the recent elections, Chennithala said there was nothing unusual about the decision. He is a capable officer, and the government has the authority to recall him, he said, adding that no allegations of malpractice had been raised against Khelkar during or after the elections. Referring to comparisons with West Bengal, where Rahul Gandhi had criticised the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal as Chief Secretary, Chennithala said the situations were not comparable because allegations had been raised there regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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The CPI(M) State Secretariat, through a press statement on Saturday, said that appointing the Chief Electoral Officer as the Chief Ministers Secretary raises serious questions about the credibility of the Assembly election itself. Kerala has never before witnessed such an appointment immediately after an election, in what appears to be a reward for services rendered. The developments now unfolding seem to validate the LDFs allegation that the Election Commission had adopted several biased and suspicious positions in favour of the UDF during the election process. It had earlier become controversial when a BJP seal appeared instead of the Election Commissions seal on a letter sent to political parties. When similar appointments were made in West Bengal, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted that the bigger the theft in the deal between the BJP and the Election Commission, the bigger the reward. The AICC had also described those appointments as a shameless nexus and collusion. Rahul and the All India Congress Committee must now clarify whether what happened in Kerala is not similarly a shameless collusion between the Congress, the BJP, and the Election Commission. Under the guise of the SIR process, millions of votes were allegedly removed in Kerala. The Left had raised objections at the time itself against the Commissions stance of deleting genuine voters while retaining ineligible names. The Commission had also insisted on abruptly stopping voter registrations a week before the previously announced deadline, without informing anyone. The suspicion is now strengthening that this haste in finalising the rolls came only after ensuring that UDF votes had already been added. The BJP seal appearing on an Election Commission letter was another instance of such interference. There were also several confusions regarding the allocation of symbols to LDF candidates, including in the Palakkad constituency. Complaints were raised that many LDF symbols were printed on voting machines in a manner that made them unclear. Kerala also witnessed lakhs of election-duty staff being denied voting rights. Even weeks after the election, the Commission was unwilling to release accurate polling percentages. There were also allegations that strong rooms had been opened. This appointment strengthens suspicions that there was a coordinated intervention behind all these developments. In West Bengal, the appointment of Chief Election Officer Manoj Agarwal as Chief Secretary immediately after the election, and the appointment of Subrata Guptawho led the SIR exerciseas the Chief Ministers Principal Adviser, had triggered widespread criticism. Opposition parties, including the CPI(M), had raised the issue nationally. The AICC had demanded a cooling-off period before officials entrusted with election responsibilities could be given senior posts under the victorious government. The Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, who criticised the Bengal appointments at the national level, must explain how they view a similar move in Kerala. At a time when the BJP-led Union government is attempting to undermine the neutrality of the Election Commission, Congress-led state governments too are engaging in similar interference. Election Commissions are increasingly becoming systems that function according to the wishes of political leadership. Strong protest is being registered against the interventions by both central and state governments that are eroding the credibility of the Election Commission itself.
The CM said the State is planning to ink an agreement with the Centre in Delhi for inclusion in the Ayushman Arogya Mandir network to extend the benefits of Ayushman Bharat to its migrant residents
Ayushman Bharat enrollment begins in West Bengal, benefits likely from July: CM Suvendu Adhikari
Enrollment for the Ayushman Bharat scheme has commenced in West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that beneficiaries can expect to receive benefits starting in July. This central health insurance scheme aims to provide financial protection for healthcare needs. The announcement follows a virtual meeting with Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Marco Rubio Meets PM Modi, Highlights India-US Progress Across Sectors
Security has been stepped up at the 'jhalmuri' stall, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited during his campaign for the West Bengal election last month, after its owner allegedly received death threats, police said on Saturday.
Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: Suvendu
West Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards will reach beneficiaries from July. The state is also planning to extend benefits to over one crore migrant residents. Recruitment of healthcare professionals will be prioritized. This initiative aims to improve public healthcare access for all citizens.
West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Corruption-Free Recruitment Process
Kolkata, May 23: Following a change in government, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken significant steps to enhance transparency in the states recruitment process. Candidates participating in recruitment exams will now be required to receive a carbon copy of their OMR sheets. This announcement was made during a government job fair held in ... Read more West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Corruption-Free Recruitment Process
188 Job Offers Distributed at National Employment Fair in Kolkata
Kolkata, May 23: The 19th National Employment Fair was successfully held across the country on Saturday. At the Dr. B.C. Roy Auditorium in Sealdah, Kolkata, 188 candidates received their appointment letters. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar were present along with senior railway officials. During the event, Union Minister Sukanta ... Read more 188 Job Offers Distributed at National Employment Fair in Kolkata
West Bengal shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28, cancels earlier dates
The West Bengal government has rescheduled the Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) public holiday to May 28, 2026, cancelling previous dates. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court upheld the state's notification restricting the slaughter of certain animals ahead of the festival, citing Supreme Court rulings.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government has directed departments to hand over land for 61 stalled railway projects, aiming to improve connectivity. He highlighted the expedited progress on the New Garia-Airport metro line viaduct, attributing the acceleration to the 'double engine' government's synergy.
Calcutta High Court calls for mechanism to tackle social media attacks on judicial officers
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Police to devise a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for addressing social media content targeting judges and the institution of the judiciary. The direction was issued by Justice Jay Sengupta during the hearing of proceedings connected to a petition filed by Hindu monk Swami Pradiptananda, popularly known [] The post Calcutta High Court calls for mechanism to tackle social media attacks on judicial officers appeared first on India Legal .
CPI(M) says TMC melting down faster than ice; hopes to take over Opposition space in West Bengal
The CPI(M) leader Mohammed Salim said the party will fight for the safety of the minorities and any impending danger to the culture of West Bengal and amity among the people
Noting that the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court had to intervene in these illegalities during the previous TMC government, he said West Bengal's image has suffered
Everything will be responded to: Dilip Ghosh on threats to Jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has warned of firm action against those creating tension. This follows alleged threats to a jhalmuri vendor who served Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ghosh stated such attempts to disturb peace will be met with a strong response.
Centre turns on West Bengal funds tap after Suvendu Adhikaris Delhi visit
Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Delhi visit, the Centre has approved Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources ministry schemes. Prime Minister Modi pledged support for central projects and economic development, aiming to boost welfare initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and rural employment. Discussions also covered border security with Home Minister Amit Shah.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata as part of his 4-day visit to India
Kolkata, May 23: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday for his four-day diplomatic tour to India, with the city marking the opening leg of a visit that carries considerable political and historical resonance. His arrival in the eastern metropolis ended a 14-year hiatus since an American secretary of state last visited the city, coming only weeks after West Bengal witnessed a landmark political transition with a BJP-led government assuming office. In a post on X, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, Secretary Marco Rubio has landed in Kolkata. This is his first trip to India. Later today, we will call on Prime Minister @narendramodi in New Delhi. Trade, Technology, Defense, QUAD, and many other items to discuss and advance over the next few days! Later in another post on X, the US Ambassador said, Honored to welcome my friend @SecRubio to India! We have an ambitious agenda ahead, including the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, focused on advancing @POTUS ' vision for an even stronger U.S.-India partnership. Looking forward to great conversations and making real progress together! Rubio became the first US secretary of state to set foot in Kolkata since Hillary Clinton visited the city in May 2012. The US Department of State said Rubio would visit Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in central Kolkata, and the Children's Home in the city. Rubio's India itinerary, scheduled from May 23 to 26 and also encompassing Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi, is being viewed as diplomatically significant for his scheduled energy talks with India and the meeting with ministers from the Quad nations. Well, we want to sell them as much energy as they'll buy. And obviously, you've seen I think we're at historic levels of US production, and US export, Rubio told reporters in Miami before he embarked on the trip to Sweden and India. Responding to a question about India being affected by high energy prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio described India as a great partner and said he was looking forward to meeting with ministers from the Quad nations. The Quad meeting is planned for May 26, and it is scheduled to be attended by Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar presiding over it.
Central Minister Supports Ban on Animal Sacrifice During Bakrid
Patna, May 23: Central Minister Satish Chandra Dubey has endorsed West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris decision to prohibit the sacrifice of bulls, cows, and buffaloes during Bakrid. He emphasized that politics should not interfere with this matter. Speaking to reporters, Dubey stated, We worship cows, and sacrificing them is not appropriate. We support the ... Read more Central Minister Supports Ban on Animal Sacrifice During Bakrid
J&K beat West Bengal in Jr National Basketball opener
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 22: The Jammu & Kashmir Junior Mens Basketball team made a strong start to their campaign in the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship at Puducherry by defeating West Bengal 81-59 in their opening match. West Bengal began on a dominant note and took a commanding 28-10 lead in the first quarter. However, the J&K team staged a remarkable comeback in the second quarter, reducing the margin with a 19-10 performance. The momentum shifted completely in [] The post J&K beat West Bengal in Jr National Basketball opener appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The West Bengal Chief Minister posted on social media that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi re-emphasized his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikasand reiterated that the development of West Bengal remains a top priority for the Central Government.
Mamata Banerjee Calls Crucial KMC Meeting Amid Internal Party Strife
Kolkata, May 23: The internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) became evident following the partys significant defeat in the recent West Bengal assembly elections. This was highlighted when several Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) councillors failed to attend a crucial meeting called by party supremo and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This situation arose amid ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Calls Crucial KMC Meeting Amid Internal Party Strife
Strict Compliance with Government Regulations Required in West Bengal: Agnimitra Paul
Kolkata, May 23: Agnimitra Paul, the state minister in West Bengal, has taken a firm stance regarding animal sacrifices and preparations for the upcoming monsoon. He emphasized that citizens must adhere to government regulations. The Minister for Women and Child Welfare and Urban Development stated that there are strict laws against the slaughter of cattle ... Read more Strict Compliance with Government Regulations Required in West Bengal: Agnimitra Paul
'Infiltration remains major concern': Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in Assembly address
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya addressed the Assembly on border security. He noted efforts to curb infiltration and welcomed West Bengal's land handover for border fencing. The government plans to formalize traditional beverages and implement the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act. Discussions also included enacting a Uniform Civil Code. Opposition parties protested rising fuel prices and inflation.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets PM, President in Delhi
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Delhi for two days. He met President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Discussions focused on border fencing with Bangladesh and land development. Adhikari also sought to ensure the implementation of central government schemes.
Madras high court bins DNA test demand for proving biological link for kidney transplant
Madras High Court permitted a West Bengal woman to donate a kidney to her son, rejecting the Directorate of Medical Education and Research's demand for a DNA test. Justice GR Swaminathan noted that birth certificates and other documents established their biological relationship, ordering the authorization committee to grant permission without delay for the transplant.
Muslim cleric wants West Bengal formula of skipping slaughter of cattle for Bakrid
We do not believe that revenue to madrassas or other religious institutions on account of animal hide donation and sale will be a problem. The hide market already collapsed a few years ago, Maulana Husamuddin Sani Jafar Pasha said
DC Edit | New BJP Order Is Shaping Up Rapidly In West Bengal
Moving beyond symbolic politics, the Adhikari government aggressively addressed the issue that the BJP and the Sangh Parivar fundamentally believe reshaped Bengal's demography and electoral arithmetic: Illegal infiltration from Bangladesh
New Delhi, May 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government will launch a tech-enabled smart border project by the next year to make the 6,000-km fronts with Pakistan and Bangladesh impenetrable and ensure that the conspiracy to change the demography of the country is defeated. Delivering the annual Rustamji Memorial lecture hosted by the Border Security Force (BSF) here, the minister also reiterated that the government will find each and every infiltrator and send them out of India. K F Rustamji was the founding father and the first director general of the BSF, the world's largest border guarding force with about 2.70 lakh personnel tasked to guard Indian borders with Pakistan on the west and Bangladesh on the east. It was raised in 1965. The government of India has decided that not only will we stop infiltration but we will find each and every infiltrator and send them out of the country, Shah said. He added his government will not allow artificial change in our demography being attempted from the other side. I want to assure BSF troops that we will launch the smart border project within the 60th year of its raising and we will make the Bangladesh and Pakistan borders impenetrable through major technical assistance, Shah said. The smart border will use technology, drones, radars and smart cameras to help create an impenetrable border, he told the gathering. Calling these two borders vulnerable and a cause of concern for the country from the security point of view, Shah said these fronts (about 1,289 km with Pakistan and 4,096 km with Bangladesh) cannot be guarded with raditional methods. The concept of border security should not be seen in isolation but as a erritorial responsibility involving all agencies and state governments, he said. He said these borders currently face threats like illegal infiltration, smuggling of drugs, weapons and arms through drones apart from cattle, fake Indian currency notes and organised crime. It is most important to identify future dangers, and it is our responsibility to stop the artificial demographic change being attempted from the other side (of the border) through infiltration, and, for this, we have to remain alert and vigilant, he told the officers and jawans in attendance. Shah said the Modi government brought a adical change to the security policy and border protection perspective since it took charge in 2014. We have defeated all three attacks carried out by Pakistan whether it was in Uri (2016), Pulwama (2019), or Pahalgam (2026)...we have given them a befitting response by striking deep inside Pakistan, he said. Shah asserted that gone were the days when talks used to happen after a terrorist attack and when Naxalites used to undertake massacres without any fear. We have aligned our security perspective with the spirit of the Constitution to strengthen it... all this, in a way, is a declaration of a new defence doctrine, he said. He said his government took a firm decision to free India from Naxalism and this target was achieved recently. The minister said it was his belief that security agencies and forces should work to uproot the cause of the problem and just not control it. He asked the BSF troops in border areas to establish communication with the local administration so that they can identify any infiltrator living in the area and effectively plug border gaps aiding smuggling and other illegal activities. It is time that the infiltration taking place unhindered for years is stopped. You have done this earlier, for example, by creating a Naxal-free India, he said. Shah said the current state governments in Tripura, West Bengal and Assam -- all led by the BJP -- believe in the policy that there should be no infiltration from across Indian borders. His ministry, Shah added, will soon hold a meeting with the chief ministers of these states on the subject of border security. The minister added that a high-powered demography mission declared earlier by PM Modi will be announced soon by the Union government. Shah declared that the Union government was planning to launch a ig programme within the next one year for the welfare of CAPF jawans, adding that they will also initiate a ig operation against narcotics trafficking in the country. During the event, the minister honoured BSF jawans and officers with gallantry medals including to those who were part of the 'Operation Sindoor'.
West Bengal CM Meets Home Minister, Reaffirms Commitment to Development
New Delhi, May 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday in New Delhi. He emphasized that the new government in Bengal will advance under the agenda of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas (Together for Everyone, Development for Everyone). Chief Minister Adhikari shared pictures from the meeting on ... Read more West Bengal CM Meets Home Minister, Reaffirms Commitment to Development
Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal
The post-SIR polls in West Bengal saw the BJP secure a decisive victory, with AITC chief Mamata Banerjee alleging electoral manipulation. Large-scale deletions and opaque additions of electors during the SIR had a major impact on the rolls demographic composition; and appears to have influenced the results alongside anti-incumbency and communal polarisation
Leader of opposition not allotted room in Bengal assembly: TMC
The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in the West Bengal assembly. The party alleges that the Leader of the Opposition has not been provided with a room. Trinamool Congress legislators are reportedly sitting in the assembly lobby. The party has warned of a protest if the room allotment is further delayed.
Maternity need not be proved through DNA test before donating kidney to child: Madras High Court
Justice G.R. Swaminathan rules in favour of comes to the rescue a West Bengal-based mother and son, who intended to undergo the transplantation surgery in Chennai
Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rollout
West Bengal is preparing for the Annapurna Yojana, a new financial assistance scheme for women. A thorough verification of beneficiaries is underway to ensure a clean and accurate database. This exercise aims to remove ineligible names and authenticate genuine recipients. The scheme, offering a monthly allowance, will commence on June 1.
BJP-ruled states reinforce ban on cow slaughter ahead of Bakrid
With Bakrid fast approaching, several Bharatiya Janata Party- ruled states have reinforced bans on the slaughter of cattle, including cows, calves, buffaloes, camels, and other protected animals. The West Bengal government, on May 13, issued a notification under the states Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, requiring a fit certificate from veterinary authorities before the slaughter 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 also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal government notifies free bus travel for women in State-run buses from June 1
The Transport Department notification says that a smart card with QR code, photograph, and beneficiary details will be issued to all eligible women upon application
Bengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of 6,581 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rolls
West Bengal's appellate tribunals have processed only a small percentage of nearly 25 lakh appeals concerning electoral roll revisions. Out of over 6,500 cases decided, about 61.5 percent were allowed, reinstating names on voter lists. Many appeals remain pending. Tribunals were formed following Supreme Court directives to address grievances.
West Bengal Land Scam Probe: ED Ramps Up Raids on Sona Pappu, Ex-Kolkata DCP
A total of nine premises, including those in Kasba, Chakraberia and Royd Street areas in Kolkata and the ancestral residence of Biswas in Murshidabad's Kandi, are being raided, they said.
No, HM Amit Shah Didnt Say West Bengal Would Ban Alcohol Sale From 30 September
The graphic is fake. There is no announcement about liquor sales being banned in West Bengal.
TMC Union Leader Arrested for Intimidating Voters in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 22: A leader associated with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) trade union was arrested late last night on charges of intimidating voters. He is set to appear in court on Friday, where he will likely be remanded into custody. The accused has been identified as Sheikh Wasul. Reports indicate that he has previously engaged ... Read more TMC Union Leader Arrested for Intimidating Voters in West Bengal
Complaint filed against Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 posts
A legal complaint has been lodged against actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee in West Bengal, accusing them of inciting post-poll violence via social media. The complaint alleges their May 2021 posts fueled attacks on BJP workers. This follows Chatterjee's recent statement about supporting the previous government under alleged pressure, which sparked online backlash. Read on to know more in detail.
West Bengal makes Vande Mataram compulsory in schools and madrasas
The West Bengal government has made singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during assembly prayers in all schools and madrasas receiving government support
Bengal: Fresh ED raids in 'land grabbing' case against Sona Pappu, ex-Kolkata Police DCP
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting fresh searches across West Bengal. These raids are part of a money laundering investigation. The probe is linked to former Kolkata Police DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal Biswajit Poddar. Several premises are being searched, including those of associates and relatives. Documents and financial records are under examination.
'Had a fruitful meeting with council of ministers,' says PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a fruitful meeting with his council of ministers where they exchanged perspectives and best practices to boost 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of Doing Business'. Modi said the meeting on Thursday evening also discussed how to further reforms to realise the shared dream of a developed India. Had a fruitful meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. We exchanged perspectives and best practices relating to boosting 'Ease of Living, 'Ease of Doing Business' and how to further reforms in order to realise our shared dream of a Viksit Bharat, Modi said in a post on X. The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by all cabinet ministers, ministers of state (independent charge), and ministers of state. This was the first meeting of the council this year. The prime minister had earlier asserted that his government's Reform Express has delivered systemic transformation and benefited the citizens in a significant way. Sources said the prime minister told his council of ministers to set 2047 as the target year to make India a fully developed nation. He told the ministers that their aim and objective should always be to bring comfort to people's lives and ease of living. Modi said that there should not be any interference in the people's lives in any way, the sources said. The prime minister told the ministers to take all possible steps so that people get maximum benefits from the government welfare programmes, they said. He said this is the time to look forward, not dwell on what was done in the past. Modi noted that while the government has been in power since 2014, the focus in 2026 must be on future goals and achievements. He advised ministers to remain focused on governance and delivery, the sources said. The prime minister stressed that there should be no pendency in government work. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a presentation on the latest visit of Modi to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. A total of nine secretaries gave presentations on the initiatives and performance of their ministries and departments. Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan gave a presentation on overall government reform initiatives and other people-centric measures. Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba also gave a presentation. The council of ministers meeting comes after the BJP's massive success in the recently held assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam, returning to power in Puducherry again.
I-PAC raid row: SC to hear ED plea against Mamata Banerjee today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday, May 22, a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging interference by then West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior state police officials during search operations conducted earlier this year at the Kolkata office of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee 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 also download our app for Android and iOS .
Fencing work begins along India-Bangladesh border in Bengal after BSF gets 27-km land parcel
Fencing work has begun along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Phansidewa area of Siliguri subdivision after the West Bengal government handed over 27 kilometres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF), marking a key step toward strengthening border security in the region.
Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Swastika Mukherjee booked over controversial posts
Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Swastika Mukherjee are facing an FIR over alleged provocative social media posts from 2021. The complaint claims the posts contributed to political hostility during West Bengals post-poll violence
J&Ks population growth continues to slow: SRS Bulletin
Srinagar, May 21:The latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin released by the Registrar General of India on May 20 has recorded a natural growth rate of 9.2 per 1000 population in J&K for 2024. This is lower than the national average of 11.9. The figures indicate that J&K is steadily moving towards slower population growth, demonstrating declining birth rates and also relatively low mortality rate. The SRS Bulletin has calculated J&Ks birth rate at 14.6 per 1000 population in 2024, significantly lower than Indias average of 18.3. The death rate in J&K has been calculated as 5.5, also lower than the national figure of 6.4. This yields the natural growth rate of 9.2. Growth rate is calculated as the difference between birth and death rates, and remains moderate in J&K compared to many northern states. Compared to larger states and UTs, J&Ks natural growth rate is significantly lower than Bihar (20.8), Uttar Pradesh (17.2), Rajasthan (17.0), and Madhya Pradesh (15.8). However, it is significantly higher than Kerala (3.9), Tamil Nadu (4.8), and Punjab (6.5), states of India that are further ahead in demographic transition graph. There is a stark difference between the growth rate of J&Ks urban and rural areas. While the rural J&K recorded a higher natural growth rate of 10.3, the urban areas stood at 6.7, comparable to the slowest growing states of India. This points towards sharper demographic transition in towns and cities. Among bigger states and UTs, the growth rate of 6.7 of urban J&K is the fifth lowest in India. Only Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Odidha recorded lower urban natural growth rate. J&K is among better-performing states and UTs in infant mortality indicators, as per the bulletin. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) stood at 14 deaths per 1000 live births in 2024, much lower than the national average of 24. While urban J&K recorded an IMR of 12, the rural areas fared poorer with IMR of 15. Overall the decline in IMR reflects J&Ks improved maternal and child healthcare outcomes. Demographers are of the opinion that the declining birth rate and moderating population growth have long-term social and economic implications. The slower growth reduces pressure on land, urban infrastructure, public services and employment scenario. This is significant for a place like J&K that is already constrained by geography and limited industrial expansion. At the same time, experts also caution that sustained fertility decline eventually alters population age profile. The increasing share of elderly population and shrinking the proportion of young working-age groups over time is an outcome of declined growth rate that needs long-term policy planning. The rural-urban gap in birth rates also exemplifies the changing lifestyles, higher education levels, delayed marriages in J&K. It also shows greater access to healthcare and family planning services in urban areas. While rural J&K continues to record higher fertility and growth levels than urban areas, it matches broader national trends. The SRS Bulletin is one of Indias most important demographic datasets. It forms the basis for estimating fertility, mortality and population trends between censuses. It is based on continuous field surveys and sample-based demographic tracking, in all states and Union Territories.
TMC MLA Javed Khan Granted Bail After Surrendering in Tiljala Violence Case
Kolkata, May 22: Trinamool Congress MLA Javed Khan surrendered in an Alipore court on Thursday. This was in connection with unrest that occurred on the day the West Bengal assembly election results were announced in Tiljala. An FIR was filed against Javed Khan and ten others. According to sources, the MLA surrendered before the court ... Read more TMC MLA Javed Khan Granted Bail After Surrendering in Tiljala Violence Case
Take steps for comfort of people's lives, next-gen reforms: PM Modi tells CoM
New Delhi, May 21:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told his council of ministers to set their goal on 2047 so that by then with various reform initiatives people's lives become more comfortable. At the meeting of the council of ministers, the prime minister said that maximum stress should be given on the next generation reforms so that all round development could be achieved by the country by 2047 when the India will celebrate the 100 years of Independence. During the meeting, sources said Modi gave broad outline of the reform initiatives through which the country becomes developed by 2047. He repeatedly told the ministers that their aim and objective should always be in bringing comfort to the people's lives and there should be ease of living for people. Modi also said that there should not be any interference in the people's lives in any way, the sources said. The prime minister told the ministers to take all possible steps so that people get maximum benefits from the government welfare programmes. He said this is the time to look forward, not dwell on what has been done in the past. Modi noted that while the government has been in power since 2014, the focus in 2026 must be on future goals and achievements. He advised ministers to remain focused on governance and delivery, the sources said. The prime minister stressed that there should be no pendency in government work. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gave a presentation on the just concluded foreign visit of Modi during which the prime minister visited five countries -- the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. A total of nine secretaries gave presentations on the initiatives and performance of their respective ministries and departments. A few of them gave presentation on the worked done in the last two years of the Modi government's third term. Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan also gave a presentation on overall government reform initiatives and other people centric measures. Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba also gave a presentation. The meeting was attended by all cabinet ministers, ministers of state (independent charge), and ministers of state. This was the first meeting of the council of ministers held this year. The prime minister had earlier outlined his government's reform priorities for the next decade, asserting that his government's Reform Express has delivered systemic transformation and benefitted common citizens in a significant way. The council of ministers meeting comes after the BJP's massive success in the recently held assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam, besides forming an NDA government in Puducherry again. The prime minister has been holding meetings of the entire council of ministers from time to time to discuss key policy and governance issues.
Mastermind Behind Bomb Threats to Schools Arrested in Amritsar
Amritsar, May 22: The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has successfully apprehended the main suspect of a major interstate cyber gang involved in bomb threats, hailing from West Bengal. According to police reports, the accused was implicated in sending bomb threat emails to schools and other sensitive institutions across various states in the country. Authorities revealed that ... Read more Mastermind Behind Bomb Threats to Schools Arrested in Amritsar
High turnout marks peaceful Falta repoll; BJP eyes virtual walkover after Jahangir exit
KOLKATA, May 21: Electors of West Bengals Falta voted peacefully on Thursday with over 86.11 per cent polling till 5 pm in a re-election held under the shadow of TMC candidate Jahangir Khans dramatic withdrawal from the contest two days earlier, a move widely seen as handing over the ruling BJP a virtual walkover in []
Cal HC asks Bengal govt to take decision on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha
KOLKATA, May 21: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to take a decision as per Section 12 of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, regarding the exemption prayed for in view of Eid al-Adha. A division bench presided by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul directed that considering the fact that the festival may take place on May 27 or 28, the state shall take a decision in this regard within 24 hours from the [] The post Cal HC asks Bengal govt to take decision on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Muslim Organizations Call for Boycott Over Mandatory Vande Mataram in Madrasas
New Delhi, May 22: Leaders of various Muslim organizations have reacted strongly to the West Bengal governments decision to make the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in madrasas. Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, expressed his concerns, stating, Since Suvendu Adhikari assumed office as Chief Minister of Bengal, ... Read more Muslim Organizations Call for Boycott Over Mandatory Vande Mataram in Madrasas
He also ordered the police to send him a weekly report of such dispatch.
South India, now, needs to be on an extra-active radar of RSS & BJP!
This scenario needs a major strategic planning within the BJP-RSS for the future course of time, so that things move positively in favour of the BJP and the RSS ideology ASHWANI KUMAR CHRUNGOO FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS Consequent upon the declaration of the results of the five state elections in eastern and southern parts of India recently, it has becomecustomary to analyse the overall political scenario of the southern region, especially the two states, namelyTamil Nadu and Kerala. This is particularly so because these two states have given contrasting results as compared to the results of the two eastern states, i.e. Assam and West Bengal. While Assam and West Bengal gave sweeping results in favour of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), the two states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have a story altogether different from the other two states. The results of the Union Territory of Puducherry have maintained the status quo and need no special mention here in this write-up. The southern states, excepting Karnataka and to some extent Telangana, have a lukewarm history of the BJPs presence. There is no doubt that the RSS started its activity in the southern region well before the partition of the country, but it gained momentum only in the 1960s and 1970s. Yadav Rao Joshi was a prominent senior RSS activist-pracharak who infused new blood in the organisational structure of RSS in the southern states. His headquarters was in Bangalore from the very inception, so Karnataka got an edge so far as the organisational expansion was concerned. On the basis of the strength of the RSS organisation in Karnataka, Joshi planned the expansion of the organisation in other southern states as well. In the 1960s and 1970s, most of the southern states were deeply influenced by the South film industry mania, Dravidian politics, left-oriented ideological leanings and also by the language and regional priorities. Congress had started losing ground in the entire southern region slowly and steadily, and the regional forces and the left parties filled up the vacuum created by the Congresss absenteeism. This kind of situation had deeply impacted the socio-political scenario of the entire southern region. It was in this kind of an adverse atmosphere that RSS, under the stewardship of Joshi, made attempts to extend its arms in the southern states. There is no doubt in the fact that Karnataka proved to be a better fertile ground as compared to the other states in the southern region. Joshi was joined by another senior RSS pracharak, H.V.Sheshadri (who later became the Secretary General of RSS), and they, along with the other scores of pracharaks and dedicated activists, created a great edifice for RSS to grow at a rapid speed in the Karnataka state. The strength gained by RSS helped the Bhartiya Jan Sangh (BJS) initially and later the BJP to take their roots deep down the earth. This created the BJP as a force to be reckoned with in the state of Karnataka in the 1980s and 1990s, and it made the BJP the main political pillar of the state politics eventually. Technically speaking, it was Jagan Nath Rao Joshi, a senior BJS-BJP leader, who planned the BJPs expansion in the southern states with great success. However, this sort of privilege, as in Karnataka, couldnt be achieved or enjoyed by the RSS and BJP in the other states. Due to the immense work done by the thousands of activists of the two organisations in these states and also the sacrifices made by the hundreds of activists, especially in the state of Kerala, the RSS and BJP made moderate inroads in the society therein. Slowly and steadily, both these organisations started to make major inroads in the 1990s, but these inroads couldnt make the BJP the main political force in any state other than Karnataka. Over the years from the 1990s to 2010s, the BJP was able to emerge as a big political force in the states of Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Pudduchery and Tamil Nadu. In Telangana, the BJP took the position of a major political quarter in the state, and has been able to catch votes to the tune of around 35% in the state. In Kerala also, the party has achieved 10% plus votes consistently for the last twenty years now. Even in the state of Tamil Nadu, the BJP was able to get 11% votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In Andhra Pradesh, it is in a formidable coalition with the TDP and the Janasena Party of Pawan Kalyan and is in a comfortable political position in the given situation. The way the election results came forth in Kerala and Tamil Nadu this time, it should bring all key figures in the BJP and RSS in the southern region to the main round-table to chalk out a plan to make sure that the BJP emerges as a bigger political force in the next round of elections. RSSs role is the master key in this whole arrangement. It can make the socio-cultural ground in these states more fertile by its groundwork so that the ideology and appeal of the BJP is welcome, particularly in two social groups, i.e. youth & women. These should be hence the target areas for both the RSS and the BJP. There is a visible impact of the BJPs immense victory and performances post 2024 Lok Sabha elections on the minds and intellect of the people of the country, in general and the youth in particular. For some years now, the participation of women in the political and electoral processes has increased in a profound manner, thanks to various welfare schemes of the government of India, especially designed for women and the youth. People in general, in the current socio-political scenario, recognise the fact with a welcome note that the BJP is now having power in most of the states of India, besides having it also at the centre. 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Mumbai Crime Branch arrests three absconding from West Bengal for multiple crimes
No coercive action against Abhishek Banerjee: Calcutta HC directs West Bengal Police
The court, however, makes oral observations that the TMC leaders remarks were uncalled for
West Bengal govt to track illegal Bangladeshi immigrant deportations, streamline process
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government will monitor data of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants being deported. Those apprehended, outside the CAA ambit, will be directly sent to BSF border outposts for deportation, bypassing jails and courts. Instructions have been issued to police and RPF to arrest and hand over such individuals to the BSF.
86.11% voter turnout recorded in re-polling at West Bengal's Falta constituency
Voters turned out in large numbers for the Falta Assembly constituency re-poll in South 24 Parganas district. The polling concluded peacefully with an 86.11% turnout by 5 pm. Central forces ensured security across all 285 booths. The Election Commission ordered the re-poll following complaints of malpractices during the initial election on April 29.
Three Accused Arrested in West Bengal Bombing Case in Mumbai, Mastermind Captured
Mumbai, May 21: The Mumbai Crime Branchs Unit-6 has made significant progress by arresting three fugitives linked to a bombing and shooting incident in the Shivpur area of Howrah district, West Bengal. Among those apprehended is the main conspirator of the case. According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the three suspects had been hiding in ... Read more Three Accused Arrested in West Bengal Bombing Case in Mumbai, Mastermind Captured
Watch: Vande Mataram: Whats the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026
In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadus major Cabinet reshuffle under C. Joseph Vijay, and more
UP Man Arrested In Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder Freed After Court Order
Acting on the CBI's plea, the Barasat court in West Bengal ordered Raj Singh's release. He returned to his home in Ballia on Thursday.
West Bengal Chief Minister Directs Authorities to Send Arrested Intruders to BSF Checkpoints
Kolkata, May 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials to send arrested intruders directly to the nearest Border Security Force (BSF) checkpoints instead of presenting them in court. Earlier, CM Adhikari announced that the arrangement to hand over intruders to the BSF would take effect immediately ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Directs Authorities to Send Arrested Intruders to BSF Checkpoints
Raj Singh Claims Innocence After Release in Chandranath Rath Murder Case
Ballia, May 21: Raj Singh, who was wrongfully arrested in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, the aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, made shocking claims after his release from jail. In an interview, Singh stated that he was continuously threatened and pressured to confess to the murder. He expressed concern that without ... Read more Raj Singh Claims Innocence After Release in Chandranath Rath Murder Case
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government's restrictions on slaughtering certain animals ahead of Bakr Eid. The court found the notification aligned with previous directives, emphasizing that cow sacrifice isn't a mandatory Islamic practice. Authorities must now decide on exemptions within 24 hours, ensuring proper certification and infrastructure for any permitted slaughter.
Karnataka on BJP high commands radar as Nitin Nabin set for maiden visit to State
Recent developments, including the BJPs landmark victory in West Bengal and the Oppositions continued political grip on southern region, appear to have made the party national leadership to work towards re-establishing its hold in Karnataka
