ISKCON Removes Radharaman Das From Kolkata Posts, Bars Him From Public Representation ISKCON has removed its Kolkata vice-president, Radharaman Das, from all organisational responsibilities and directed him not to speak or act on behalf of the organisation in public forums, media interactions, or before government authorities. The decision has drawn attention as Das had become one of ISKCON’s most visible public figures in recent years, frequently comm

Kolkata Warehouse Collapse: 3 Killed, 18 Injured As Rescue Operation Continues In Taratala A major rescue operation is underway in Kolkata’s Taratala area after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday, leaving three people dead and several others injured. Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Leaves Workers Trapped At le

Suhrawardy Avenue Renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, Sparks Kolkata History Row Kolkata, June 22: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s decision to rename Suhrawardy Avenue in Park Circus as Gopal Mukherjee Road on June 20, 2026, has triggered a political and historical debate in West Bengal. The change has been welcomed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Firhad Hakim Quits Kolkata Mayor Post Amid TMC Crisis Firhad Hakim’s resignation as Kolkata Mayor has added fresh pressure on Mamata Banerjee as the TMC faces growing internal turmoil. Firhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor Senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata Mayor, adding another major twist to the political crisis surrounding Mamata

TMC Faces Big Trouble As Bengal Party Crisis Grows The Bengal TMC crisis has deepened as rebel MLAs challenge the party’s Assembly control, while arrests of party-linked leaders add fresh pressure. Rebel MLAs Challenge TMC Control The Trinamool Congress is facing one of its biggest political tests in West Bengal as a rebel group of MLAs has challenged the party’s ex

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

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

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.

Suvendu Adhikari Named West Bengal CM After BJP’s Historic Win The Bharatiya Janata Party has officially chosen Suvendu Adhikari as the next Chief Minister of

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

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

A Turkish Airlines passenger aircraft carrying 236 people made an emergency diversion to Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after its right engine reportedly caught fire shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, prompting swift action from flight crew and airport authorities in both Nepal and India. Officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safe, and the aircraft landed without injuries, bringing relief to families and aviation authorities. The Airbus A330-303 wide-body