Mathurapur TMC Office Protest Over Relief Supplies The alleged stockpiling of relief supplies has sparked fresh anger among residents, who say affected families are still waiting for help. Relief Material Row Sparks Protest Fresh tension erupted in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas after locals allegedly found cartons of flood relief material inside the office of TMC MP

Mamata Meeting Called Off As TMC Faces Fresh Political Heat A key Trinamool Congress meeting at Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence was called off after nearly 60 of the party’s 80 MLAs stayed away, creating a fresh political talking point in West Bengal.   Low Turnout Raises Questions The Trinamool Congress faced an uncomfortable moment after only around 20 MLAs reached Mamata Banerjee’s residence for a scheduled

World Cup Fever Returns To India The FIFA World Cup 2026 may be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the excitement will strongly echo across India. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches, making it the biggest edition in World Cup history. For Indian football fans, the World Cup is not just an international sporting event. It is a celebration that returns every f

Chennai Night Lights Shine In NASA ISS Photo   Chennai Glows In NASA Space View NASA has shared a stunning night image of Chennai captured from the International Space Station, giving a rare view of the city shining along the Bay of Bengal. The photograph was taken by astronaut Chris Williams at around 9:13 pm local time on May 2, 2026. In the image, Chennai’s r

Bengaluru Police Suspended After Gelatin Sticks Found Near PM Modi Route Six police personnel in Bengaluru were suspended after two gelatin sticks were found near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s movement route during his visit to the city on May 10, 2026. The material was discovered during routine security sanitisation and route checks before the Prime Minister’s arrival. Reports said the recovery was made near Kaggalipura/Tataguni on Kanakapura Road, close to th

Howrah Police Reconstruction Sparks Political Debate A police reconstruction exercise in West Bengal’s Howrah sparked political controversy on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after accused gangster Akash Singh was taken through several alleged crime locations under tight security. Singh, described in reports as a known figure in North Howrah’s criminal network, was seen wearing a vest and shorts while police escorted him through different parts of the city. The operation

31 Live Bombs Recovered In Birbhum’s Kot Village   Bombs Found Near Kot Village Pond Panic spread in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Friday, May 22, 2026, after villagers found 31 live bombs stacked near a bamboo grove close to Chander Math pond in Kot village. Locals noticed the suspicious pile near the pond bank and immediately alerted the police. Police Begin Probe After Area Sealed

Street Vendor Wearing iPhone Headset Sparks AI Data Collection Debate Bengaluru Vendor’s AI Work Goes Viral A Bengaluru street vendor has gone viral after a video showed him wearing an iPhone headset while selling vegetables. The clip claimed that he was doing an AI data collection job by recording real-world human movements and street-side interactions. The unusual sight surprised many social media users because it showed how artificial intelli

Bengal ED Raids Focus On Former Kolkata DCP And Sona Pappu Links ED Raids Multiple Bengal Locations The Enforcement Directorate has widened its probe in Bengal by conducting raids at nine locations in Kolkata and Murshidabad linked to former Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged strongman Sona Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar. The searches are part of an investigation into suspected land grabbing, extortion, illegal c

Falta Repoll 2026 Sees Tight CAPF Security After Poll Irregularity Claims Fresh Voting In Falta Falta Assembly repolling was held in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district after the Election Commission cancelled the earlier voting process over serious irregularity claims. Polling began at 7 am and continued till 6 pm across 285 polling stations, including auxiliary booths. More than 2.36 lakh voters were eligible to vote, including around 1.15 lakh

Bengaluru Transport Operators Worry Over WFH Impact Bengaluru’s employee transport operators have raised concern over the growing discussion around work-from-home policies, warning that any major increase in remote work could affect thousands of livelihoods connected to the sector. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association said the employee transport industry continues to support lakhs of jobs across India and plays a key role in serving IT companies,

Mamata Banerjee Attacks BJP Over Hawker Eviction And Abhishek Notice Row   Mamata Banerjee Questions BJP Over Eviction Row Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has sharpened her attack on the BJP, accusing the new West Bengal government of targeting minority communities and roadside hawkers. Speaking at a meeting of TMC MLAs, Mamata claimed that hawker stalls were being bulldozed and said such actions were against constitutio

Encroachment Crackdown Widens In Bengal The West Bengal anti-encroachment drive 2026 has moved into major public spaces, with authorities targeting illegal structures, roadside stalls, and unauthorised constructions in Kolkata, Howrah, and Sealdah. The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government has said that public land, railway areas, and crowded civic zones must be cleared to improve safety and movement.

Bengaluru, India – May 19, 2026: Authorities in Bengaluru have arrested a 34-year-old Indian-origin US citizen after live bullets and a Ruger magazine were found in his hotel room. The incident raises serious concerns about hotel safety and unauthorized ammunition importation in India. The individual, identified as Arman Mutaahar, a US-based non-resident Indian (NRI), checked into the Jayamahal Palace Hotel in JC Nagar on April 27, 2026, presenting his US passport. He checked out

Raj Kumar Singh Arrested In Suvendu Adhikari Aide Murder Probe   CBI Arrests UP Youth In Murder Probe The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Raj Kumar Singh from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, executive assistant to Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Raj Kumar, a resident of Ballia, was reportedly caught in Muzaffarnagar while allegedly trying to move to another state. Uttar Prades