West Bengal

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.

As SIR begins in West Bengal, Sonagachi sex workers demand inclusion in voter list

Many sex workers fear being left out due to a lack of documentation, with some having no connection with their parents or original homes.

West Bengal CEO directs district officials to complete SIR form collection within this month

As of 6 pm on Saturday, more than 7.55 crore enumeration forms (98.5 per cent) were distributed in the state, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said.

SIR rollout in West Bengal begins Tuesday amid surcharged political climate

The TMC has activated its battle-hardened booth network, determined to ensure that no "genuine voter" is struck off the rolls.

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of spreading NRC fear following Bengal man's suicide, triggers saffron retort

Demanding that the Centre put an end to what she called a "heartless game," Banerjee reiterated that Bengal would "never allow NRC" and would protect the dignity and rights of its people.

Major reshuffle: West Bengal transfers 527 officers ahead of SIR of electoral rolls

Notifications for transfers of 61 IAS and 145 WBCS (Executive) officers were uploaded during the first half of the day,

Damaged Kali idol in West Bengal's Kakdwip sparks political controversy; BJP accuses TMC of appeasement

Police officials said that after the damaged idol was discovered, locals blocked the national highway and refused to allow the immersion to proceed.

SIR will lead to deletion of names of only Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators: Suvendu Adhikari

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said Indian Muslims need not worry about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission

Durgapur gang-rape: 5 held; victim's father says West Bengal under 'Aurangzeb's rule'

Police said five men attacked the woman and her male friend were attacked between 8 pm and 8.45 pm, snatched her phone when she tried to call for help, and took turns in raping her.

OPINION | TMC and BJP exchange fire ahead of West Bengal’s do-or-die 2026 election

BJP is expected to soon bring in an unprecedented 1200 leaders to campaign in the state. Will that be enough to offset the combination of Mamata Banerjee’s appeal and TMC’s superior ground game?

'Painful': Odisha CM condemns medical student's rape in Bengal, urges Mamata to take action

A medical college student from Odisha was allegedly raped by unidentified men in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district.

Another BJP leader attacked while distributing aid, party says, 'In Mamata's Bengal, only mafia is safe'

Manoj Oraon, who sustained injuries in the incident, claimed that a group of TMC workers attacked him and his supporters when they were distributing relief items among flood-affected villagers in his constituency Kumargram.

20 dead as heavy rain triggers massive landslides in Darjeeling hills; Mamata to visit area on October 6

According to reports compiled by the NDRF and the district administration, fatalities were reported from several locations - Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata and Mirik Lake area.

Centre should provide assistance to affected states: Mallikarjun Kharge after West Bengal, Sikkim landslides

Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Union government to provide relief assistance to the affected states, including additional teams of NDRF.

Calcutta High Court allows BJP-backed outfit to hold rally over rain deaths amid Durga Puja carnival

The Kolkata Police had refused permission to Khola Hawa, stating that the rally was coinciding with the Durga Puja carnival organised by the state government.

Election Commission appoints new Additional CEO, Joint CEO of West Bengal ahead of SIR

The appointments come ahead of the anticipated rollout of the Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal in October.

One more person dies of electrocution in Kolkata's waterlogged road, toll rises to 12

Earlier, 11 people died of electrocution in the waterlogged roads of Kolkata and its neighbourhood after heavy rain lashed the city in the early hours of Tuesday.