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• In late flip, Sudip Bandyopadhyay joins TMC rebel camp, meets Amit Shah in Delhi

  13-06-2026 22:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Trinamool's rebel camp surged to 20 as MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union ministers, signaling a potential split in the Bengal assembly. The group plans to stake claim as the 'real Trinamool Congress' and seek inclusion in the NDA, deepening the party's crisis.
  
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• Restos lay out World Cup red carpet to beat price rise blues

  13-06-2026 20:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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• 'Rape, murder, extortion': Bengal municipal chairman's son Avijit Chatterjee arrested; eggs and shoes hurled outside court

  13-06-2026 12:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Avijit Chatterjee, son of Naihati Municipal Chairman Ashok Chatterjee, was arrested on multiple serious charges including attempted murder and rape. He was produced before the Barrackpore Sub-Divisional Court, where BJP supporters and local residents protested, reportedly hurling eggs and shoes at him. Police maintained a strong security presence.
  
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• Trouble mounts for TMC: Fresh hate speech complaint against Abhishek Banerjee; CID, ED summons him in 3 cases

  13-06-2026 08:26 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat air base. Defence officials confirmed the incident, stating that the extent of losses and further details, including potential casualties and damage, are currently being ascertained. An investigation into the cause of the crash is expected.
  
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• Bengal signature 'forgery' case: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, Abhishek Banerjee asked to appear before CID on June 14

  13-06-2026 07:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  CID has summoned Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh again for questioning on June 14. Investigators also visited Abhishek Banerjee's residence, following interrogations of two other MLAs in a signature forgery case. The probe concerns alleged irregularities in a resolution submitted to the West Bengal Assembly. Banerjee is scheduled to appear on June 14.
  
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• Lionel Messi event row: Bidhannagar police issue third notice to TMC leader Arup Biswas

  13-06-2026 07:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  TMC leader and former minister Arup Biswas has received a third notice from Bidhannagar commissionerate regarding the Lionel Messi "GOAT India Tour" event. He is directed to appear before Bidhannagar South Police Station within 48 hours as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged ticket black marketing, extortion, and fraud.
  
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• Overnight search at Abhishek Banerjee's residence sparks political storm in Bengal

  13-06-2026 05:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A joint police team, including central forces, conducted an overnight search at Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence. The operation, linked to a Paschim Medinipur case, involved breaking locks after no response from occupants. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rushed to the scene amidst the ensuing political controversy.
  
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• Municipality recruitment scam: ED raids 7 premises linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra

  13-06-2026 05:18 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Enforcement Directorate searched seven locations tied to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a municipal recruitment scam probe. Officials allege Mitra received cash and gold bribes via middlemen to secure jobs for unqualified individuals. Investigations suggest over 125 illegal appointments are linked to the former minister, with the ED continuing its examination.
  
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