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Two TMCP workers arrested for tearing Swami Vivekananda

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Two activists of Trinamool Congress student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), have been arrested for allegedly tearing up a poster with Swami Vivekanandas picture and also kicking that poster publicly at a college in Malda district of West Bengal. Recently, a video clip went viral on social media, where the three []

bhaskarlive 26 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted

Indian Caregiver Fatally Stabbed in Jerusalem Residence; Employers Grandson Indicted for Premeditated Murder Jerusalem : Rajeev Acharya, a 40-year-old live-in caregiver from Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, was fatally stabbed on July 23, 2026, inside the Jerusalem residence of the elderly Israeli couple he was caring for. Israeli prosecutors have officially indicted Avior Zaken, the 31-year-old grandson of the employers, on charges of premeditated murder. The Incident and Investigation According to communication details sent by the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv, Acharya suffered multiple traumatic injuries from a sharp object. Investigators state that the suspect launched a sudden attack while Acharya was resting in his room. The victim tragically succumbed [] Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted

India Vision 26 Aug 2026 11:02 am

Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Congress Over National Interests and Rahul Gandhis Remarks

Kolkata, August 26: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has sharply criticized the Congress party. He stated that the party often faces issues with initiatives that benefit the nation. During his remarks, Ghosh also targeted Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning, Ghosh said, No matter what Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi do, it makes ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Congress Over National Interests and Rahul Gandhis Remarks

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 8:34 am

Suvendu vows to keep Mamata off the streets, TMC chairperson says not taking political sanyas

Over the past few years, the politics in West Bengal has hinged on the electoral contest between Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 4:43 am

Bengal BJP Chief Warns Members Against Corruption Allegations

Kolkata, August 26: The President of the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rajya Sabha MP, Samik Bhattacharya, issued a stern warning to party leaders and workers via various organizational WhatsApp groups on Tuesday. He emphasized that any proven allegations of corruption against them would lead to disciplinary action. In a message written in ... Read more Bengal BJP Chief Warns Members Against Corruption Allegations

Morningstar 26 Aug 2026 2:34 am

Another member quits JU probe committee

The Times of India 26 Aug 2026 1:45 am

SC seeks data on appeals against Bengal electoral roll changes

The Supreme Court requested detailed data from the Election Commission regarding pending appeals. These appeals challenge voter list inclusions and exclusions in West Bengal. The court directed the Election Commission to provide a breakdown of disposed and pending cases. All appeals must be decided before the next parliamentary elections in 2029. This directive aims to streamline and expedite the disposal of appeals.

The Economic Times 26 Aug 2026 1:13 am

10 EB teams crack down on hoarders after CM prod

The Times of India 26 Aug 2026 12:22 am

Aug 31 final deadline for LPG e-KYC

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:58 pm

Cops probe HuM link of arrested suspects

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:57 pm

Netas question lack of clarity' in delimitation process

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:57 pm

FIRs filed after 2 ailing horses rescued in Kol

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

Under 10% hotels audited, association pleads for time

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:55 pm

BC Roy Market traders brace for shift as deadline looms

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:51 pm

Doctors protest against 72-hr bar on pvt practice order

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

Residents, traders of death bldg locked out for a week

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

Cops widen net, search for fire licence tout gang

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested

Kolkata, August 25: The Anti-Corruption Branch of West Bengal Police has arrested three lab assistants from a government hospital on charges of alleged blood trafficking. The arrested individuals work at the Panskura Super Specialty Hospital in East Midnapore district. However, the police have not yet disclosed their identities. Authorities suspect that these three are part ... Read more Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 11:29 pm

West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court demands data on appeals as municipal polls close in

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the Election Commission (EC) to file an affidavit segregating the exact number of appeals seeking inclusion in the West Bengal electoral rolls and those wanting more voters to be excluded from the rolls

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

IPC Holds Crucial Meeting in Kolkata to Discuss Drug Standards and Quality Improvement

Kolkata, August 25: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organized an interactive meeting at the Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) and the Central Cosmetics Laboratory (CCL) in Kolkata. This meeting marked the first of its kind in West Bengal, where experts and stakeholders discussed enhancing drug standards and quality ... Read more IPC Holds Crucial Meeting in Kolkata to Discuss Drug Standards and Quality Improvement

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 10:19 pm

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that hearings of applications for citizenship under the CAA will soon be over, and so far the state has issued certificates to 23,000 people out of 2.30 lakh applicants.

Rediff 25 Aug 2026 10:11 pm

BJP neta alleges assault by own party workers

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

Snakebite boy safe, forest department calls off search

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

After CM, ministers weigh in on JU future

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

KP collects JU CCTV footage, may record guards statements

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

Territorial Army to hold 2-day TA-2.0 symposium in Kolkata

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Former CPM legislator Srutinath Praharaj granted bail

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

SC seeks ECI data on pending West Bengal SIR electoral roll appeals

Court seeks details of pending and disposed appeals, relief granted and steps to update electoral rolls, and calls for the process to be streamlined

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

Hawkers reclaim Canning St stretch day after police drive

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 8:36 pm

Baruipur killing: 4 BJP workers arrested

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Capital Numbers acquires Epitome Cloud

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Are schools closed tomorrow in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?

Students across India will witness school holidays this week, driven by both scheduled festival holidays and the ongoing monsoon. Schools in many states will remain shut on August 26 on account of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Onam, The schools will also remain shut for heavy rainfall in several states, including Odisha, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of the Northeast.

India TV 25 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

Tensions Rise in West Bengals Real Trinamool Battle Ahead of August 28 Showdown

New Delhi, August 25: The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up as the real Trinamool battle intensifies. Following the election results in May, a dispute within the Trinamool Congress has split the party into two factions. Both groups claim to be the legitimate successors of the party, and their conflict has escalated from ... Read more Tensions Rise in West Bengals Real Trinamool Battle Ahead of August 28 Showdown

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

AIIMS Kalyani Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 51 Senior Resident, Senior Demonstrator Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, West Bengal, has invited applications for 51 Senior Resident (Non-Academic) posts and Senior Demonstrator posts in select non-medical subjects. Candidates must apply online by 10 September 2026, 5:00 PM; the interview will be held in hybrid mode (online & offline) on 2930 September 2026 at AIIMS Kalyani.

FreeJobAlert 25 Aug 2026 6:01 pm

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: With Eid, Raksha Bandhan and heavy rainfall all in the mix, is your school closed tomorrow? Check here

School holiday tomorrow, August 26: Schools nationwide are set to close for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with Kerala also observing Onam. Raksha Bandhan follows on August 28 in several northern states. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall across Delhi-NCR, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and the Northeast has triggered local, weather-related closures in some districts, though no nationwide rain holiday has been announced. Students should verify their specific state and school status.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

West Bengal SIR: SC directs EC to submit data on pendency of appeals before appellate tribunals

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to submit data on pending electoral roll appeals. Tribunals must adjudicate these appeals in a time-bound manner, the court stated. The poll panel must explain steps taken to streamline appeal disposal processes. Additional tribunals may be constituted if required to expedite the process. This directive follows concerns about the timely resolution of voter inclusion and exclusion appeals.

The Economic Times 25 Aug 2026 3:52 pm

Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee's Disqualification Plea

The Supreme Court has sought responses from 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs over a plea by party general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, challenging the delay in deciding their disqualification petitions. Banerjee has urged the court to direct Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to act expeditiously on the petitions pending before him. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Speaker and the Lok Sabha Secretary General, was asked to obtain instructions from the Speaker. The case comes months after the TMC suffered a major political setback in West Bengal, followed by a split in the party and the formation of the NCPI by the rebel MPs.

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 2:47 pm

Prizvox Launches AI Search Visibility Platform for Agencies and Marketing Teams

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 25: Prizvox launched today as an end-to-end AI search visibility platform built for founders, agencies and independent consultants. Prizvox measures how a website performs across Google and AI-generated answers, then carries that measurement through to a strategy and tracked results.

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 1:35 pm

Calcutta High Court extends interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee in three FIRs, rules out need for custodial interrogation

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended interim protection to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, directing the investigating authorities to refrain from adopting any coercive measures against him in connection with three FIRs registered in the aftermath of the political transition in West Bengal on May 4. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya passed the order while entertaining [] The post Calcutta High Court extends interim protection to Abhishek Banerjee in three FIRs, rules out need for custodial interrogation appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 25 Aug 2026 12:49 pm

West Bengal Police arrest three over killing of former TMC MLAs aide in Garulia

West Bengal Police arrested three people in connection with the death of Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty, personal assistant to former TMC MLA Sunil Singh. Chowdhury was allegedly beaten and attacked with bricks after stopping youths from drinking alcohol near his home in Garulia

Mid Day 25 Aug 2026 11:19 am

Bengal: Three held in connection with killing of former Trinamool MLA

Bengal: Three held in connection with killing of former Trinamool MLAs personal assistant Kolkata: Police on Monday arrested three people in connection with the killing of former Trinamool Congress MLA Sunil Singhs personal assistant Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty. The incident took place in Garulia under Noapara Assembly constituency in West Bengals North 24 Parganas district. [] The post Bengal: Three held in connection with killing of former Trinamool MLAs personal assistant appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 25 Aug 2026 8:15 am

6,000-crore Haldia Petrochemicals project to be inaugurated on October 14

The announcements come as West Bengal seeks to showcase fresh industrial activity and expand investment across multiple sectors

The Hindu Businessline 25 Aug 2026 7:09 am

CAA Hearing to Conclude Soon: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, August 25: West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that hearings for citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, will soon be completed. He stated that the state government has issued certificates to 23,000 out of 230,000 applicants so far. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari said, We ... Read more CAA Hearing to Conclude Soon: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Udaipur Kiran 25 Aug 2026 4:00 am

West Bengal Chief Minister Takes Strong Action on Jadavpur University Controversy

Ahmedabad, August 25: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has expressed serious concern regarding alleged offensive and anti-national graffiti and images found in the boys hostel of the Arts Division at Jadavpur University. He stated that the Chief Ministers complaint cell received videos and photos from some university students, showcasing images and graffiti that convey ... Read more West Bengal Chief Minister Takes Strong Action on Jadavpur University Controversy

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 2:24 am

Suvendu, Mamata spar over Annapurna Bhandar benefits in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee said that before elections BJP did not speak about benifits being given to eligible beneficiaries

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 2:16 am

West Bengals CM Welcomes NOC for Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor

Kolkata, August 25: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has expressed his approval of the Kolkata Municipal Corporations (KMC) issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor, also known as the Pink Line. In a post on the social media platform X, Chief Minister Adhikari stated, I wholeheartedly welcome the KMCs ... Read more West Bengals CM Welcomes NOC for Baranagar-Barrackpore Metro Corridor

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 2:14 am

After right-wing demand, JU appoints ex-judge as probe head

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 1:15 am

Biswa Bangla stores set for Paschim Banga rebranding

The Times of India 25 Aug 2026 1:10 am

West Bengal CM Announces Swift Completion of CAA Hearings

Kolkata, August 25: West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that hearings for citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, will soon conclude. He stated that the state government has issued certificates to 23,000 out of 230,000 applicants so far. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat Nabanna, Adhikari said, We will ... Read more West Bengal CM Announces Swift Completion of CAA Hearings

Morningstar 25 Aug 2026 12:10 am

CSRBOX Collaborates with Finance Department, Government of West Bengal to Strengthen the State's CSR Ecosystem

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 24: In a significant step towards strengthening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ecosystem in West Bengal, CSRBOX and the Finance Department, Government of West Bengal, have come together in a strategic collaboration to advance meaningful corporate engagement around the State's development priorities.

Business Standard 25 Aug 2026 12:05 am

More guards and CCTVs: JU plans hostel security upgrade

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

KP plans AI Task Force to tackle cybercrimes

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:46 pm

NSG starts 4-day security drill at Kalighat temple

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

Cabby Assaults Woman After Nuisance Protest Near Church

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

HC gives BC Roy Mkt traders a week to shift out

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

23 cars gutted in morning blaze at Birati service centre

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:42 pm

Rain, clouds bring Kol max down to 31.2C

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:42 pm

App Biker Abuses Student, On The Run

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:41 pm

72-hr pvt practice bar for docs after admission day

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:40 pm

Snake Alert Reaches Kolkatas Old Schools

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:39 pm

CM orders probe into JU anti-natl graffiti

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:26 pm

Right-wingers slam CCTV footage leak

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

Caught in melee, VC falls while leaving meeting room

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 11:24 pm

SSKM tree branch collapse kills woman, injures two

The Times of India 24 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Adani Group to set up 2,000-bed hospital in Bengal, 1,000 beds to be free

The Adani Group plans to establish a significant 2,000-bed hospital in New Town. Half of these beds will be allocated for free treatment of the poor. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed this development. He stated that Karan Adani had met him regarding the project. Gautam Adani has sent a commitment letter to begin work soon.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 10:21 pm

Mamata Banerjee Vows to Continue Political Fight Against BJP

Kolkata, August 24: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, declared on Monday that she will not retire from politics. She intends to keep working until she forces the BJP to step down. Banerjee stated that the people of West Bengal recognized the true face of the BJP just four months after the government ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Vows to Continue Political Fight Against BJP

Morningstar 24 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

West Bengal Minister rebukes homeless woman for heating milk on Kolkata footpath, sparks outrage

Trinamool Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offers to take responsibility for the homeless family and their child

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 9:03 pm

ED Takes Action in SSC Group-C and D Recruitment Scam in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the SSC Group-C and Group-D recruitment scam in West Bengal. On August 20, a supplementary prosecution complaint was filed against several individuals, including Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee, in a special court in Kolkata. This complaint follows a previous prosecution complaint dated January ... Read more ED Takes Action in SSC Group-C and D Recruitment Scam in West Bengal

Morningstar 24 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

Calcutta High Court Demands Report on FIRs Against Abhishek Banerjees PA, Next Hearing Scheduled for September 10

Kolkata, August 24: The Calcutta High Courts single judge bench has requested a detailed report from the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal regarding all FIRs filed against Sumit Roy, the personal assistant of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee. Justice Sougata Bhattacharya directed the DGPs office to submit ... Read more Calcutta High Court Demands Report on FIRs Against Abhishek Banerjees PA, Next Hearing Scheduled for September 10

Morningstar 24 Aug 2026 8:19 pm