The West Bengal Bar Council results have delivered a major boost to the TMC after its Assembly setback. Where the Trinamool Congress retained control of the lawyers body by winning 15 of the 23 elected seats. TMC Wins 15 of 23 seats in West Bengal Bar Council polls Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress has scored a commanding victory in the West Bengal Bar Council election, winning 15 of the 23 elected seats and retaining its influence over t

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

The proposed relocation of the Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport has returned to public attention after access restrictions were imposed. Aviation officials cite security and runway limitations, while community representatives demand consultation and legal protection.   The proposal to relocate the Bankra Mosque from inside Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has again become a major public issue as aviation authori

Baruipur Case: Key Accused Killed During Police Crime Scene Reconstruction Kolkata, July 8, 2026: The Baruipur minor girl case in West Bengal took a major turn after key accused Prabash Mondal was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction exercise, officials said. According to police, Mondal allegedly snatched a service weapon from a police officer, fired at the police team, and attempted to escape. Police said they retaliated, lea

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.

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

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

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

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 Rebels Push Little-Known NCPI Into National Spotlight A little-known party that once asked voters to reject political turncoats has suddenly become the new platform for rebel TMC MPs, turning the NCPI into an unexpected national talking point. The development has drawn attention because the NCPI was not a major force in electoral politics until now. Reports said around 20 rebel TMC MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought separate seating arrang

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

Rahul-Abhishek Meet Sparks TMC-Congress Buzz TMC-Congress merger speculation has grown after back-to-back high-level meetings, but TMC says the talks were only about INDIA bloc coordination.   TMC-Congress Merger Buzz Grows After Rahul-Abhishek Meeting Speculation over a possible Trinamool Congress-Congress merger gained fresh momentum after TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee met Congress leader Rahul Gandh