West Bengal

Humayun Kabir’s new political party suggests class antagonism has been consigned to the dustbin of electoral history. The state is headed for an election in 2026 where religious polarisation may play an unprecedented role 

Gold in West Bengal: GSI identifies 9 key sites in several districts of West Bengal

Scientists have identified nine potential gold-bearing sites in West Bengal. GSI confirms early-stage findings, sparking curiosity and economic interest. Could Bengal become India’s next mineral hotspot? Here is what study says.

West Bengal SIR Draft List: 12 lakh voter names deleted from Alipurduar; 24 lakh voters found 'dead'

Over 58 lakh names struck off in Bengal as SIR flags untraceable voters

West Bengal draft electoral rolls to be published on December 16, set stage for scrutiny ahead of 2026 polls

Election officials have stressed that inclusion in the draft list does not guarantee final retention, and that all flagged voters will get an opportunity to be heard.

Bengal SIR: Over 58 lakh names may be deleted; draft roll to be released on December 16

The Bengal SIR exercise commenced on December 4 and concluded on December 11, following an extension of the deadline

West Bengal: Massive turnout expected as Murshidabad's proposed 'Babri Masjid' hosts first Friday prayers today

Organisers say preparations have been made for at least a thousand people, though they anticipate a turnout "running into lakhs".

After Babri mosque row, Ayodhya-style Ram Mandir proposed in West Bengal

The posters, attributed to local BJP leader and former local unit president Sanjay Poyra, have come up in City Centre, Karunamoyee and several other prominent pockets of Bidhannagar

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges women to fight against SIR with kitchen tools

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that she herself had not filled out SIR enumeration form so far.

The Babri Masjid Gambit: Can a new party split Bengal's Muslim vote and hand victory to the BJP?

As West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections approach, expelled TMC leader Humayun Kabir's plans to form a new party could fracture Mamata Banerjee's minority vote base—potentially opening the door for BJP gains

Goa Fire Live Updates: Luthra brothers’ bail order to be pronounced at 5 pm

Alleging that their properties are being demolished and sealed, Mir told the court that the accused are seeking “protection of life and liberty” and urged that the legal presumption of innocence should apply until guilt is established.

Sandeshkhali case: Prime witness Bholanath Ghosh injured, son, driver killed in road accident

Ghosh's younger son, Satyajit (32), and the driver of his car, Sahanur Molla (27), were killed in the accident that took place on the Basanti Highway

After Babri Masjid row, suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir claims he will emerge 'kingmaker' after 2026 Bengal polls

Kabir's rift with the TMC widened following his controversial role in laying the foundation for a proposed mosque modelled on Babri Masjid in Murshidabad district on December 6

Muslims have right to build Babri Masjid: JD(U) MP

The foundation stone of a mosque modelled on the Babri Masjid of Ayodhya was laid on December 6

Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir suspended over proposal to build Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad

Humayun Kabir had announced his plan to lay the foundation stone of the Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad's Beldanga on December 6 despite strong reservations from the party.

Calcutta High Court sets aside single bench order terminating services of 32,000 teachers; Mamata Banerjee hails verdict

The appointment of the teachers, who were recruited in 2016 through the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) panel of 2014 by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education, was challenged by a group of unsuccessful candidates who alleged recruitment fraud.

TMC MLA Humayun Kabir vows December 6 'shilanyas' of Babri-style mosque in Bengal despite govt concerns

Rebel TMC MLA Humayun Kabir claimed 2,000 volunteers would be on the ground to ensure "no inconvenience to any community" and teased "a surprise" at the event.

Bengal: 50-year-old woman allegedly dies by suicide, family links death to SIR

Police sent the body for post-mortem examination and said an investigation into the circumstances of her death is underway.

TMC to raise SIR issue, related deaths in Bengal in Parliament winter session

The TMC said it would seek an explanation from the Centre and the EC on the selection of states for the SIR.

Supreme Court asks if 'Aadhaar holding intruders' can be given voting rights

According to CJI Kant, offering Aadhaar-based welfare to such individuals "who intrude from a different country” is in line with “our constitutional ethos”. However, he questioned whether such 'benefit' transform them into voters.

EC seeks security upgrade after 'serious breach' at West Bengal CEO office amid BLO protests

In a letter to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, on Wednesday, the ECI said the existing security arrangement at the CEO’s office appeared “inadequate" to deal with the situation.

CBI arrests key accused wanted for attack on ED team in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

The CBI alleged that Molla was a key accused who led the attack on the ED officials in January 2024.

Himalayan musk deer returns to West Bengal after 70 years, scientists confirm with images

Poachers hunt musk deer for valuable musk glands. These glands are widely used in traditional medicine trades. They are also used in old forms of perfumery.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges 'sabotage' after helicopter grounded, transport minister passes buck to service provider

State Transport minister Snehasish Chakraborty, however, blamed the helicopter service provider for the procedural lapse

'If they try to touch Bengal, we will shake the entire country': Mamata Banerjee's warning for BJP amid SIR row

"They are using Artificial Intelligence to create duplicate voters. This is BJP's new plan," Banerjee said as she intensified her attack against SIR exercise being undertaken by the Election Commission.

SIR-induced ‘reverse migration’ to Bangladesh: Bengal Governor to visit Hakimpur border

Bose is expected to reach the Hakimpara area of Swarupnagar at around 3 pm on Monday, officials said.