✗ Close categories
Addiction
Apple
Apps & Smartphones
Arts
Asia News
Bollywood
Books
Business
Cars
Celebrity
China
Cinema, Theater & TV
Coronavirus
Culture
Digital
Ebola
Economy
Education
Electronics
Entertainment
Environment
Europe
Fashion
Finance
Food
Funny videos
Gadgets
Games
General News
Health
Hollywood
International Crime
Jobs
Leisure
Lifestyle
Middle East
Military
Mindfulness
Movies
Music
Nature
News videos
NewsPhoto
Nightlife
Olympics
Organized Crime
Pakistan
Politics
Psychology
Recipes
Religious
Sci-Tech
Science
Sex & Relationships
Showbizz
Social media
South Asia
Sports
Technology
Television
Title
Traffic
Travel
Trending UK
UK News
Weather
World News
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
American football
Archery
Athletics and triathlon
Badminton
Bandy
Baseball and softball
Basketball
Billiards and snooker
Boxing
Chess
Cricket
Cycling
Equestrian sports
Field hockey
Floorball
Football
Formula 1
Gilli-danda
Goa
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Ice hockey
Indian Martial Arts
Jalikattu
Kabaddi
Kancha
Karate
Kayaking
Kho-kho
Kite-flying
Korfball
Lacrosse
Motorsports
Netball
Polo
Rock climbing
Rugby
Sepak takraw
Seval Sandai
Table tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Throwball
Traditional and regional sports
Volleyball
Weightlifting and powerlifting
Winter sports
Wrestling
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
Agartala
Agra
Ahmedabad
Ajitgarh
Ajmer
Alappuzha
Aligarh
Allahabad
Alwar
Ambala Cantt
Ambarnath
Amritsar
Anand
Anantapur
Angul
Ankleshwar
Aurangabad
Baddi
Badlapur
Bangalore
Barddhaman
Bareilly
Barnala
Bathinda
Belgaum
Bellary
Bharuch
Bhavnagar
Bhilai
Bhimavaram
Bhiwandi
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Bhuj
Bijapur
Bikaner
Bilaspur
Boisar
Bokaro Steel City
Brahmapur
Chandigarh
Chengannur
Chennai
Chittoor
Coimbatore
Cuttack
Dehradun
Dhanbad
Dharamsala
Dharwad
Dhule
Dibrugarh
Dindigul
Dombivli
Durgapur
Eluru
English Bazar
Ernakulam
Erode
Faridabad
Ferozepur
Gandhidham
Gandhinagar
Ghaziabad
Girinagar
Gorakhpur
Greater Noida
Gulbarga
Guntur
Gurgaon
Guwahati
Gwalior
Haldwani
Haridwar
Hisar
Hoshiarpur
Hospet
Hosur
Howrah
Hubballi
Hyderabad
Imphal
Indore
Jabalpur
Jaipur
Jalandhar
Jalgaon
Jammu
Jamnagar
Jamshedpur
Jhansi
Jharsuguda
Jodhpur
Kakinada
Kakkanad
Kalyan
Kangra
Kannur
Kanpur
Karaikkudi
Karimnagar
Karnal
Karur
Khammam
Kharagpur
Kochi
Kolhapur
Kolkata
Kollam
Korba
Kota
Kottayam
Kozhikode
Kurnool
Kurukshetra
Latur
Lucknow
Ludhiana
Madurai
Mangalore
Manipal
Margao
Mathura
Mavelikara
Meerut
Mehsana
Mira Bhayandar
Moradabad
Mullana
Mumbai
Mysore
Nadiad
Nagercoil
Nagpur
Namakkal
Nanded
Nashik
Navi Mumbai
Navsari
Nellore
New Delhi
Nizamabad
Noida
Ongole
Palakkad
Panaji
Panipat
Pathanamthitta
Patiala
Patna
Pilani
Pimpri Chinchwad
Puducherry
Pune
Purnia
Raigarh
Raipur
Rajahmundry
Rajkot
Ranchi
Raysan
Rishikesh
Rohtak
Roorkee
Rourkela
Rudrapur
Sagar
Salem
Samastipur
Sambalpur
Sangrur
Satara
Satna
Secunderabad
Shillong
Shimla
Shimoga
Silchar
Siliguri
Sivakasi
Solapur
Sonipat
Srinagar
Surat
Tezpur
Thane
Thanjavur
Thiruvananthapuram
Thoothukudi
Thrissur
Tiruchirappalli
Tirunelveli
Tirupati
Tiruppur
Udaipur
Udupi
Ulhasnagar
Unnao
Vadodara
Valsad
Vapi
Varanasi
Vasai
Vasco da Gama
Vellore
Vijayawada
Virar
Virudhunagar
Visakhapatnam
Warangal
Yamuna Nagar
✗ Close categories
✗ Close categories
-
Govt dissolves Kolkata Municipal Corporation board, names Smita Pandey as admin
In a significant turn of events, the Trinamool-led board of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has been officially dissolved. Municipal commissioner Smita Pandey has stepped in as the appointed administrator, taking charge as Mayor Firhad Hakim resigns amidst escalating political unrest characterized by the arrests of several councillors and signs of deepening internal conflict. -
Falta’s Pushpa, on the run for 2 weeks, arrested near Nepal border
Protesters Vandalise Falta Office -
Bengal signature ‘forgery’ case: Abhishek Banerjee gets third CID notice, asked to appear by 5pm tomorrow
The West Bengal CID has issued a third notice to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, demanding his appearance by Tuesday evening in connection with an alleged signature forgery case in the state Assembly. This follows his failure to appear for two previous summons, with Banerjee having sought extensions and moved the High Court for protection. -
‘Mera sar katega lekin jhukega nahi’: Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar responds amid TMC internal crisis
Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar revealed concerns over national interest and governance drove her to support a breakaway faction.She stated 20 MPs have sought separate seating in Parliament, citing lawlessness and misgovernance in West Bengal. This move intensifies internal divisions within the TMC following recent electoral setbacks. -
‘Mera sar katega lekin jhukega nahi’: TMC rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar cites 'lawlessness, unemployment' in Bengal as reasons for exit
Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar revealed concerns over national interest and governance drove her to support a breakaway faction.She stated 20 MPs have sought separate seating in Parliament, citing lawlessness and misgovernance in West Bengal. This move intensifies internal divisions within the TMC following recent electoral setbacks. -
Ex-tourism minister Indranil Sen, wife named in complaint over Durga Puja preview show controversy
A travel consultant has accused former minister Indranil Sen and MassArt of falsely claiming UNESCO partnership to promote Durga Puja, selling expensive tickets for preview shows.MassArt denies this, asserting UNESCO's involvement and financial aid to puja committees and artists. The consultant alleges this created exclusive zones, barring common people. -
Angry locals vandalise TMC leader Jahangir Khan's office after his arrest near Nepal border
TMC leader Jahangir Khan's office in Falta was vandalized by angry locals following his arrest near the India-Nepal border in an alleged extortion case. The mob reportedly smashed windows and damaged furniture. Relief supplies found in the office further fueled the residents' anger, who accused Khan of hoarding aid meant for the needy. -
Bengal signature 'forgery' case: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee seeks more time to appear before CID
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee sought more time from West Bengal CID for questioning in a signature forgery case involving party legislators. The probe concerns alleged forged signatures on documents related to legislative appointments. Banerjee, who was in Delhi for an INDIA bloc meeting, stated he would cooperate after consulting legal advisors, calling the investigation politically motivated. -
TMC moves Calcutta high court against Speaker’s decision appointing Ritabrata Banerjee as LoP
The Trinamool Congress has challenged the Speaker's decision to appoint Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of the Opposition in the Calcutta High Court. The party argues an expelled member cannot hold the post, questioning the Speaker's interpretation of its constitution. This legal battle follows a claim by 58 MLAs backing Banerjee, highlighting internal party divisions. -
'Power went to their heads, rapists and thieves took over': Sukhendu Sekhar Ray slams TMC after quitting party
Resigning from TMC and Rajya Sabha, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray slammed the party's "anarchic rule," citing corruption and inaccessible leaders. He highlighted the RG Kar incident as a symptom of power going to their heads, leading to public outcry. Ray called for a forensic audit of hospital purchases and asset investigations for all leaders, welcoming the new BJP government's reform efforts. -
The curious case of Jahangir Khan: Withdrawal, EVM confusion, 7 FIRs and Falta's record BJP win
TMC leader Jahangir Khan, who famously declared 'I will not bow down,' was arrested near the India-Nepal border. His dramatic fall follows a controversial withdrawal from the Falta repoll, leaving his name on EVMs and leading to a historic BJP victory. Multiple criminal cases now overshadow his political career. -
Kolkata police bring out fibreglass shield to guard against 'dim-ocracy'
Kolkata police deployed riot shields and helmets to protect an arrested Trinamool Congress councillor from egg-throwing protesters. This new form of protest, dubbed "dim-ocracy," targets Trinamool leaders facing corruption and extortion charges. Several councillors from Kolkata and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporations are currently in custody. -
'Bengal may need jail on Brigade Parade Ground': CM Suvendu Adhikari cites spate of arrests linked to graft during TMC rule
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari sarcastically suggested a jail might be needed at Brigade Parade Ground due to corruption arrests. He highlighted irregularities in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, where men received benefits meant for women. The CM also announced Bengal's agreement with the Centre for Ayushman Bharat implementation, benefiting 1. -
TMC rift spills into Parliament: Sukhendu Sekhar Roy quits party and Rajya Sabha membership
Senior Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has resigned from TMC, intensifying fears of a parliamentary revolt following a major split in the West Bengal Assembly.The party is scrambling to prevent further defections, with leaders engaged in frantic efforts to contain the damage and counter alleged BJP machinations.This exodus fuels speculation of more leaders following suit. -
TMC rift spills into Parliament: Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy quits party
Senior Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has resigned from TMC, intensifying fears of a parliamentary revolt following a major split in the West Bengal Assembly.The party is scrambling to prevent further defections, with leaders engaged in frantic efforts to contain the damage and counter alleged BJP machinations.This exodus fuels speculation of more leaders following suit.
Follow @KolkataNews_ on Twitter!

