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'He could have died': Mamata vs hospital over Abhishek Banerjee's injuries

Updated on May 31, 2026 12:22 pm IST

TMC chief and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee leaves after meeting Abhishek Banerjee at a private hospital following his brief admission, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.(PTI)

TMC's Derek O'Brien questions Amit Shah after assault on Abhishek Banerjee

TMC leaders alleged that the protest was politically motivated and accused the BJP of engineering the attack to disrupt Abhishek Banerjee's visit.(ANI Photo)

Published on May 30, 2026 10:58 pm IST

Eggs, stones, shoes hurled at Abhishek Banerjee as 'BJP workers' rough up TMC MP

TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee wears a helmet after stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at him during his visit to the families of post-poll violence victims, in Sonarpur, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.(PTI)

Updated on May 30, 2026 08:22 pm IST

Seven people killed as lightning, thunderstorms hit south Bengal districts

The storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 88 kmph, hit Kolkata, uprooting trees in more than 30 locations across the city. (PTI)

Published on May 29, 2026 09:09 pm IST

Bengal CID questions TMC MLAs over their signatures on LoP letter

West Bengal CID questioned several TMC MLAs. (cid.wb.gov.in)

Published on May 29, 2026 08:43 pm IST

Bengal: TMC councillors’ resignation spree triggers civic crisis ahead of monsoon

Some councillors cited the “people’s mandate” against the TMC as their reason for resigning; a few others cited “personal reasons”.

Updated on May 28, 2026 04:37 pm IST

Bengali film director Anik Dutta dies after fall from south Kolkata building

Dutta’s family and friends told the media that he had been undergoing treatment for depression for several years.

Published on May 27, 2026 05:02 pm IST

CBI nabs 10 people in Sandeshkhali killings of BJP workers after 2019 Bengal polls

Those arrested on Tuesday include Kader Molla, a close associate of Shahjahan. (Representative photo)

Published on May 27, 2026 05:38 pm IST

'Detect, delete and deport': Why migrants are gathering around Bangladesh border

This marks the second major wave of Bangladeshis returning home, after a similar exodus in November 2025 when the SIR exercise began in Bengal.(PTI)

Updated on May 27, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Kolkata Metro girder work atop Chingrighata crossing completed after two years

The 32km-long metro line was supposed to be completed by 2016-17. (X/amitmalviya)

Published on May 25, 2026 04:13 pm IST

CM Adhikari asks districts to set up ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners

The BJP made infiltration a key issue in the recently held state assembly elections. (PTI)

Published on May 24, 2026 06:16 pm IST

Petrol to now cost ₹102 in Delhi, ₹111 in Mumbai: Check latest prices

Patna: Consumers wait at a petrol station amid multiple hikes in fuel prices.(PTI)

Updated on May 25, 2026 08:58 am IST

Centre sanctions ₹2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: Adhikari

Centre has also sanctioned its share of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>973 crore under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. (PTI)

Published on May 23, 2026 06:37 pm IST

TMC ward councillor found dead at Kolkata home; police suspect suicide

TMC leaders rushed to the ward councillor’s residence after the incident. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Published on May 23, 2026 05:13 pm IST

Bengal to bring fresh recruitment policy to curb hiring irregularities: CM Adhikari

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the state government will launch a fresh recruitment policy in the next budget session (PTI)

Published on May 23, 2026 03:47 pm IST

Bengal vendor who served PM Modi Jhalmuri gets alleged threat: Police

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers Jhalmuri snack to a local, in Jhargram on Sunday. (@narendramodi)

Updated on May 22, 2026 06:19 pm IST

Property-grabbing racket: ED searches 9 locations across Bengal

The ED has questioned former TMC lawmaker Debasish Kumar in the case. (X)

Published on May 22, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Complaint filed against Bengal actors Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 controversial posts

A complaint was lodged with Kolkata Police on Thursday against Tollywood actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee

Published on May 21, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee relief in speech case till July 31

Calcutta HC directed Abhishek Banerjee to appear in person before the investigating officers and prohibited him from leaving the country without the court’s permission, lawyers said.

Published on May 21, 2026 05:07 pm IST

TMC MP Mala Roy surrenders in BJP worker assault case on poll result day, gets bail

Trinamool Congress (TMC) lawmaker Mala Roy is the TMC MP from Kolkata Dakshin, a councillor and the chairperson of the TMC-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).

Published on May 20, 2026 05:33 pm IST

TMC cries foul over ‘selective FIR’ against Abhishek Banerjee

The case was registered for his remarks regarding the playing of DJs and his statements against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.(@AITCofficial X)

Updated on May 17, 2026 02:31 pm IST

‘Black chapter’: Bengal CM Adhikari orders probe into 2021 post-poll violence

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a BJP workers' rally at Falta, in South 24 Parganas district.(PTI)

Updated on May 17, 2026 08:24 am IST

'Want to leave? Go ahead. I'll rebuild TMC': Mamata to leaders wishing to exit

Former West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee speaks during a meeting with the party's contesting candidates at Kalighat, in Kolkata on Friday.
(@AITCofficial/X)

Updated on May 16, 2026 02:32 pm IST

Abhishek Banerjee named in FIR over controversial speeches during Bengal polls

Abhishek Banerjee named in FIR over controversial poll speeches on social media.(@AITCofficial X)

Updated on May 16, 2026 06:39 am IST

Calcutta HC stays demolition of Tiljala buildings ordered by CM Adhikari

The court also withheld any immediate order on the rehabilitation of displaced residents.

Updated on May 15, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Bengal CM suspends 2 jail officials after phones, SIM cards found in Presidency Jail

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday suspended the superintendent and chief controller of Kolkata’s Presidency Correctional Home (File photo)

Published on May 15, 2026 05:47 pm IST

Bengal CM Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers over RG Kar case ‘lapses’

Security personnel stand guard outside RG Kar Medical College during a protest by ABVP over the death of a patient's family member in the hospital lift, in Kolkata, March 22.(PTI)

Updated on May 15, 2026 05:52 pm IST

ED arrests Kolkata DCP Santanu Sinha Biswas in alleged land deal case

Sinha Biswas was summoned five times since mid-April but did not report to the ED office at Salt Lake (X)

Published on May 14, 2026 10:43 pm IST

Bengal: 1 killed, 12 injured after coal mine tunnel collapsed in Burdwan’s Jamuria

The affected Parasea Coal Mine is one of several in the region operated by ECL, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. (Representative photo)

Published on May 14, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Bengal govt will follow PM Modi’s example on fuel consumption: CM Adhikari

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari takes oath at the state legislative assembly as the MLA from Kolkata’s Bhabanipur. (PTI)

Published on May 13, 2026 02:11 pm IST

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