West Bengal

PM Modi in West Bengal to launch projects, release over ₹18,880 crore to farmers under PM-KISAN

PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, where he will launch development projects, release the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment, participate in International Yoga Day celebrations and attend a programme at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

5 historic libraries in India that are still open to the public

What if a library could transport you through time? Home to ancient manuscripts, priceless books, and remarkable cultural treasures, these historic libraries in India continue to welcome visitors while preserving stories that date back hundreds of years

TMC rebels to merge with Nationalist Citizens Party. What is it?

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) is a little-known political outfit registered in Bengal but based in Tripura. TMC rebels have decided to merge with the NCPI to avoid any legal issues under the anti-defection law. They will back the NDA

'Will work under PM Modi': Rebel TMC MPs to merge with NCPI, back NDA in major political shift

A group of dissident TMC MPs has announced plans to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and support the NDA, while seeking separate seating in the Lok Sabha

Saayoni Ghosh, who backed Mamata for future PM, likely to join rebel TMC camp: Who is she?

Saayoni Ghosh, who recently went viral for her fiery election speeches, has reportedly extended support to the rebel TMC camp led by MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. The young Jadavpur MP is a well-known Bengali film actor who took the political plunge and joined Mamata Banerjee's party ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls

Who is Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, leading the TMC revolt against Mamata Banerjee in Bengal?

As the crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) deepens, at its centre is party MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. Her relationship with former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee came under strain after she was removed from the post of the whip

Now MPs are quitting the Trinamool. Can Mamata Banerjee’s party survive?

What began as a rebellion among MLAs in West Bengal after the TMC's defeat in the Assembly polls by the BJP has now spread to Parliament. Around 20 dissident MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to join the NDA, while senior leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has declared that the party 'will not survive'

West Bengal deports 4,800 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, 836 await repatriation

The West Bengal government says 4,800 illegal immigrants have been deported to Bangladesh, while outlining plans on border security, welfare schemes, healthcare and governance reforms

5 places in India where you can witness the country's earliest sunrise

From the remote valleys of Arunachal Pradesh to the misty hills of Darjeeling, these stunning destinations are among the first places in India to greet the sun each day. Offering breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable morning views, they promise a magical sunrise experience for every visitor

Why TMC MLAs’ revolt is against Abhishek Banerjee, not Mamata

The Trinamool Congress appears headed for a split after the rebel MLAs got Ritabrata Banerjee recognised as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, defying Mamata Banerjee and rejecting her pick. However, the disgruntled MLAs say they are not against the TMC supremo but her nephew Abhishek Banerjee