Trial runs of the proposed Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express have begun on the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section, a crucial safety test before commercial operations can be considered. Vande Bharat Trial Begins on Sakleshpur Ghat Section The trial programme began on August 11, 2026, on the nearly 55-km Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road stretch of the Mangaluru–Hassan–Bengaluru rout

Bengal Congress Invites Mamata to Martyrs’ Day, Questions Her 1997 Exit The West Bengal Congress has invited Trinamool Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee to its July 21 Martyrs’ Day programme at Shahid Minar in Kolkata. However, state Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said Banerjee should acknowledge that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a political mista

TMC Bank Accounts Frozen Under PMLA; ED Freezes Rs 440 Cr The Enforcement Directorate has frozen Rs 440.42 crore lying in three bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The Mamata Banerjee-led party has called the ED action politically motivated, arbitrary, and illegal. In a major legal and political deve

Baruipur Minor Girl Case: Arrests Made As SIT Probe Begins The Baruipur minor girl case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has sparked public anger, police action, and political reactions after the body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered from a pond near her home. According to reports, the girl had gone out on July 4 and did not return home. Her family later alleged that the initial police response was slow after they filed a missing persons complaint

Mamata claim raises political heat Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim of being prevented from leaving her residence has added fresh political tension to the Baruipur minor death case. The incident, involving the death of a 12-year-old girl, has already sparked public anger, protests and demands for fast justice. The Trinamool Congress alleged that police were posted outside Banerjee’s home and barricades were placed after officials came to know about her plan to visit the victim’s family in Baruipur. The party said she wanted to meet the family, offer support and call for strict action against those involved. Officials have not yet given a detailed public response to the allegation. SIT probe remains under pressure The case is linked to the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in the Surjyapur area of Baruipur, South 24 Parganas. Police said the girl had gone out to buy a birthday gift but did not return home. Her family later alleged that she was taken away forcibly and claimed their early appeals for help were not handled with urgency. Her body was later found near Surjyapur Haat, triggering strong protests in the area. Residents blocked roads, burned tyres and damaged police vehicles as anger grew over the handling of the case. Security was increased to control the situation and avoid further violence. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate the case. Several people have been arrested, while another local political worker has reportedly been questioned. Senior officers have said the probe will continue and all accused persons will face legal action. For the TMC, the alleged house arrest claim has turned the Baruipur case into a wider political issue involving law and order, police conduct and democratic rights. For the victim’s family, the main demand remains clear: a fair investigation, quick justice and punishment for everyone responsible. The next few days will be crucial. A transparent and fast SIT probe may help calm public anger, but any delay or sign of political pressure could deepen the controversy. The Baruipur case now stands as a serious test for policing, public trust and justice in West Bengal.

Ex-TMC Leader Bakul Sheikh Paraded In Malda After Arrest In Multiple Criminal Cases Malda, June 25, 2026: Former Trinamool Congress Anchal President Bakul Sheikh was paraded publicly by police in West Bengal’s Malda district after his arrest in connection with multiple criminal cases, including alleged murder, loot, extortion, and kidnapping. The incident took place in Kaliacha

Mamata Banerjee Named TMC Chairperson In EC List Amid Rebel Row The Trinamool Congress has submitted its latest office-bearers list to the Election Commission, naming Mamata Banerjee as the chairperson of the All India Trinamool Congress amid a growing internal challenge from rebel leaders in West Bengal. The filing comes at a politically sensitive time for the party, as a dissid

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

TMC Faces Fresh Pressure Amid Rebel MP Claims The Trinamool Congress is facing fresh political pressure as rebel MP claims and resignations deepen the crisis. Amid speculation over his stand, Shatrughan Sinha has denied joining the rebel camp and said he remains with Mamata Banerjee. The crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepened on Thursday as party MP Shatrughan Sinha denied reports linking him to a rebel camp and firmly reaff

TMC Faces Fresh Trouble After Kalyan Banerjee’s ‘Choose Us Or Abhishek’ Remark The TMC is facing fresh pressure after Kalyan Banerjee openly criticised Abhishek Banerjee and asked Mamata Banerjee to choose between party loyalists and her nephew. The remark comes as Abhishek received interim court protection in the alleged signature forgery case.   Kalyan Banerjee Ultimatum Deepens TMC Crisis As Abhishek Get

TMC Faces Major Bengal Crisis After Ritabrata Banerjee Rebellion TMC faces its biggest internal crisis as 58 MLAs back Ritabrata Banerjee, raising fresh questions over party control in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress is facing a major political crisis after 58 dissident MLAs backed expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee as their legislative party leader in West Bengal. The move came after days of tension, a signature-forgery a

TMC Crisis Deepens As Ritabrata Banerjee-Led Rebel MLAs Challenge Party Control Mamata Banerjee’s TMC faces a major internal crisis as rebel MLAs challenge party control after the Bengal election defeat. Mamata Banerjee Faces Biggest TMC Crisis As Rebel MLAs Shake Party Control The Trinamool Congress is facing one of its biggest political crises after a group of rebel MLAs led by Ritabrata Banerjee challenged the party’s c

Bengal Immigration Crackdown: 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals in South 24 Parganas as Bengal expands holding centres and deportation procedures. 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including six children, after receivin

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