West Bengal Government Formation Live Updates: BJP Meets in Kolkata to Finalise CM – May 8, 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Kolkata as the Bharatiya Janata Party prepares to take a crucial call on its Chief Ministerial candidate in West Bengal. A key BJP legislative party meeting is scheduled at the

The Bengal Files to Release in West Bengal After the BJP Election Victory Kolkata | May 7, 2026: Vivek Agnihotri’s film The Bengal Files is set to release in West Bengal after months of controversy

Killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Triggers Political Tension in West Bengal Kolkata | May 7, 2026: Political tensions escalated in West Bengal after Chandranath Rath, a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was allegedly shot dead in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district. Police suspect the killing was a planned and targeted attack that took place late Wednesday night. Following the incident, BJP leader Arjun Singh accused Abhishek Banerjee of being behind the murder, alleging it was politically motivated and aimed at intimidating party workers after the recent Assembly elections. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has denied the charges and condemned the killing. According to police sources, Rath’s vehicle was intercepted in the Doharia area by armed assailants who allegedly trailed him using a car and a motorcycle before opening fire at close range. He sustained multiple bullet injuries and was rushed to a private hospital, where he later died. His driver was also injured and is undergoing treatment in Kolkata. The BJP termed the incident a targeted political attack and demanded a thorough investigation, linking it to the ongoing confrontation between the BJP and TMC in the state. Party leaders said the killing reflects rising tensions in Bengal’s political landscape following the election results. Meanwhile, the TMC has called for a court-monitored probe, stating that political violence has no place in democracy. The incident has further intensified the charged atmosphere in West Bengal, where sporadic clashes and unrest have been reported in several districts since the elections.

Suvendu Adhikari Leads BJP’s West Bengal CM Race After Election Victory Kolkata | May 7, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landslide victory in West Bengal has shifted focus to the selection of the next Chief Minister, with Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the frontrunner for the top post. Senior leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, are closely reviewing the leadership options as discussions gain pace in Kolkata. Adhikari is wid

Bengal Tightens Security as Durga Temple Reopens After 15 Years The Durga Temple in Asansol’s Bastin Bazar has reopened after remaining largely closed for nearly 15 years, drawing large crowds of devotees and prompting heightened security arrangements across the area. The reopening comes amid ongoing post-poll tensions in

Kolkata, May 4, 2026: West Bengal Election 2026 Live Updates – BJP Inches Towards Majority, Mamata Ahead   The counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 began on May 4, 2026, across 77 centres covering 293 constituencies, under tight security arrangements. Early trends indicate a strong performance by the Bharatiya Janata Part

Inside EC War Room: How Bengal Votes Were Tracked Hour by Hour in Real Time The Election Commission of India set up a high-tech war room at its Delhi headquarters to closely monitor polling during the 2026 Assembly elections in

Mamata Banerjee Warns on EVM Security Ahead of Bengal Vote Count, Calls It ‘Life-and-Death’ Issue Mamata Banerjee has issued a strong warning over alleged irregularities in electronic voting machines (EVMs), stating that any attempt to tamper with them would lead to a “life-and-death” fight. Her remarks came after she spent mo

May 1, 2026 | Kolkata: Bengal Polls 2026 EVM Row Triggers BJP–TMC Clash Ahead of Counting A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly election results, with the Trinamool Co

New Delhi, April 29, 2026: Exit polls indicate that the DMK is leading in Tamil Nadu, Congress is eyeing a comeback in Kerala, the NDA is dominating Assam, while Bengal remains a tight contest.   A poll of exit polls for the 2026 Assembly elections across key states indicates mixed political outcomes, with different parties holding an edge in various regions. Trends suggest a likely return of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, a comeback for the Con

Bengaluru Rail Boost: Vande Bharat to Mangaluru, Two Mumbai Trains Coming Soon Mumbai, 27th April 2026 In a significant move to enhance railway connectivity across Karnataka and neighbouring regions, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the launch of three new train services from

After weeks of intense campaigning, voting began on Thursday in key assembly elections across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. In West Bengal, polling is underway in 152 constituencies in the first phase, while Tamil Nadu is voting fo

A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi triggered panic among passengers after encountering severe weather conditions mid-air. The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, shows visibly distressed passengers, with some seen crying and praying as the aircraft experienced turbulence and prolonged delays. According to officials, the flight

A 37-year-old Indian-origin information technology professional from Karnataka was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at a shopping centre parking lot in Toronto, Canadian police said. The victim, identified as Chandan Kumar, was a native of Bengaluru Rural district and had been living and working in Canada for the past six years. According to investigators, the shooting took place on Saturday, February 7, when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle Kumar was trave