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 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

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

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.

Bengal Cabinet Clears Rs 3,000 Women's Aid And Free Bus Travel Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet decisions in West Bengal have brought major welfare and policy changes, including women’s financial support, free bus travel, and the phasing out of religion-based schemes. Women To Get Rs 3,000 Under Annapurna Yojana The Bengal second cabinet meeting approved the Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal, under which eligible women will rec

West Bengal Makes Vande Mataram Mandatory In School Morning Assemblies Suvendu Adhikari Government Issues New Directive For State Schools The West Bengal government has made the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in all state-run and aided schools during morning assemblies. The directive was issued by the School Education Department shortly after the new government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assumed office. According to officials, all students must participate in singing the national song before the start of classes, and school authorities have been instructed to ensure strict implementation across the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed that Vande Mataram would be introduced as the official prayer song in schools from next Monday. The Education Department also directed schools to maintain records of the assemblies, including video documentation, as proof of implementation. Debate Over Assembly Duration And School Practices Earlier, most schools in West Bengal traditionally sang only the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore. The previous government had also introduced Banglar Mati Banglar Jol as the state song during assemblies. With Vande Mataram now added to the routine, some teachers have reportedly raised concerns regarding the duration and sequence of songs during the limited assembly time. The move comes amid broader national discussions surrounding the importance of Vande Mataram and recent proposals by the Centre to strengthen laws against obstructing the singing of the national song. Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Vande Mataram remains one of India’s most recognised patriotic compositions

New Bengal Govt Targets Street Namaz, Stone Pelting And Cattle Smuggling

ED Arrests TMC Leader Sujit Bose In Bengal Municipal Recruitment Scam

SIT Arrests Three in Chandranath Rath Murder Case Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, police offi

West Bengal Poll Results Trigger Debate on Changing Voting Patterns The 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal have sparked fresh political debate after shifts were observed in voting patterns across several constituencies. Political analysts noted that the