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• Rebel TMC MLAs won’t replicate rebel MPs’ model: Ritabrata Banerjee

  15-06-2026 22:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Expelled Trinamool MLA Ritabrata Banerjee stated rebel MLAs won't follow the path of rebel MPs merging with NCPI. Meanwhile, former Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim and MP Mala Roy were seen interacting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at the KMC headquarters. The dissident camp claims 62 MLAs have written to the speaker, with another joining, bringing their tally to 65.
  
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• After attack on Kunal, cops make 1st dim-ocracy arrests

  16-06-2026 17:28 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  MLA Links Accused To Kalighat CID Search
  
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• Mamata Banerjee files plea in Calcutta high court challenging Bhabanipur poll result

  16-06-2026 11:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Mamata Banerjee has challenged her Bhabanipur assembly election defeat in the Calcutta High Court. She lost the seat, previously her stronghold, by 15,105 votes to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. This challenge follows her earlier narrow loss in Nandigram during the 2021 Assembly elections.
  
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• Bengal 'soil pilferage racket': BJP leader files police plaint against Abhishek Banerjee

  16-06-2026 10:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A BJP leader has accused TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee of involvement in an illegal soil extraction and pilferage racket in South 24 Parganas. This follows a previous complaint alleging Banerjee misappropriated Rs 250 crore from Cyclone Amphan relief funds. Police are examining the new allegations, with the complainant vowing to file further corruption charges.
  
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• New Kolkata Municipal Corporation board by Dec 7, civic election after delimitation: CM Suvendu Adhikari

  16-06-2026 04:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections are slated for December 7th, following ward delimitation, announced Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This will coincide with polls in Bidhannagar and Howrah. The city anticipates significant central and state funding for infrastructure and environmental projects. Former councillors attended a cleanliness drive, with MLAs set to address citizen needs until the new board takes charge.
  
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• MoS buzz around TMC rebels now in NCPI

  16-06-2026 03:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Following a rebellion against Trinamool, 20 MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI), with some being considered for Union council minister positions. While some MPs deny knowledge of ministerial berths, others express confusion about the party's future and symbol claims. One MP cited internal party issues as a reason for the split.
  
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• After TMC split, NCPI’s 20-MP bloc enters power race, tipped for Modi govt berths

  16-06-2026 03:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Following a rebellion against Trinamool, 20 MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI), with some being considered for Union council minister positions. While some MPs deny knowledge of ministerial berths, others express confusion about the party's future and symbol claims. One MP cited internal party issues as a reason for the split.
  
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• Rs 75 in bank, 822 votes in polls: Inside NCPI's Howrah HQ, that became the new base for 20 rebel TMC MPs

  16-06-2026 03:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A little-known Bengal outfit, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), has unexpectedly become a national political talking point after absorbing twenty rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs. The party, with a modest financial history and a recent electoral debut in Tripura yielding only 822 votes, now claims to represent a significant parliamentary bloc.
  
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• 'Will stay with her till last breath': Rebel TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's wife vows to stand by Mamata Banerjee

  15-06-2026 22:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  North Kolkata MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, but his wife, MLA Nayna Bandyopadhyay, declared she will remain with Mamata Banerjee "till her last breath." Despite her husband's efforts to convince her, Nayna stated she cannot take responsibility for his decision and remains firm in her loyalty to Banerjee, whom she reveres as 'Maa Durga'.
  
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• Egg hurled at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh outside Mamata Banerjee's residence

  15-06-2026 16:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh faced an egg attack outside Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence. A youth threw an egg at Ghosh as he spoke to reporters. The accused claimed Ghosh had committed atrocities. Ghosh condemned the incident as planned hooliganism and questioned security. He stated the act would not deter him. Police action was pending.
  
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• Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls to be held in December, says CM Suvendu Adhikari

  15-06-2026 13:57 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Elections for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation will be held by December, announced Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This follows the dissolution of the Trinamool Congress-controlled board after Mayor Firhad Hakim's resignation and the inability to form a new civic body. The administrator-led administration will hand over to elected representatives after polls, aiming for a new board by early December.
  
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• HelpAge India study flags rising climate risks for rural elderly

  15-06-2026 11:04 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A new HelpAge India study reveals climate change severely impacts India's elderly.Over 78% faced hazards like heatwaves and floods, with vulnerable groups like widows and those living alone suffering most.Health and economic insecurity, coupled with strained family support due to migration, exacerbate their challenges, highlighting urgent care needs.
  
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• ‘Didi was pushed, attacked’: Rebel TMC MP’s explosive claim opens new front in Mamata Banerjee vs family war

  15-06-2026 08:13 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Arup Chakraborty alleged Mamata Banerjee faces "family pressure" and cannot function freely, fueling a deepening party rift. A faction of TMC MPs is seeking separate seating in Parliament and plans to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, sparking a battle for party identity and Mamata's legacy.
  
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• TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in Kolkata for questioning in school jobs scam

  15-06-2026 07:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata for questioning in the alleged cash-for-school-jobs scam. His name featured in charge sheets filed by the CBI and ED as part of the ongoing multi-crore teacher recruitment case probe. This follows his extensive interrogation by the West Bengal CID on a separate matter.
  
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• Saayoni Ghosh set to be rebel bloc's floor leader as 20 MPs seek to take Lok Sabha control via Tripura route

  14-06-2026 22:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  20 Trinamool MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens' Party of India, becoming the second-largest bloc in the NDA. Rebel MP Arup Chakraborty named Saayoni Ghosh as their floor leader, indicating a willingness to support the BJP-led government. This move aims to circumvent legal challenges before the monsoon session, while the Mamata Banerjee camp contests the split.
  
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• Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son says he will return Mamata Banerjee's wedding gifts; gets trolled

  14-06-2026 22:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son, Baidyanath, announced he's returning gifts from Mamata Banerjee, including a wedding necklace and a Durga Puja outfit, citing personal conscience and legal action over alleged defamatory statements. He plans to send the items with accrued interest to Banerjee's residence. Senior TMC leaders dismissed his actions as childish and politically motivated.
  
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• 'BJP is not a hotel': Party shuts door on rebel TMC rebels amid NCPI merger plan

  14-06-2026 22:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Trinamool's rebel MPs are merging with the Nationalist Citizens' Party of India, effectively closing the door for them to join the BJP. Bengal BJP leaders stated the party is ideology-driven and not a transit point for defectors. This move clarifies the BJP's stance, ending speculation about absorbing disgruntled TMC leaders.
  
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• Heat and humidity fuel viral fever surge across Kol, hundreds fall ill

  14-06-2026 19:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kids Most Vulnerable, Say Docs
  
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• Salt Lake in Kolkata sees cleaner streets after BMC board dissolution; residents credit new civic push

  14-06-2026 19:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Following the dissolution of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation board and the appointment of an administrator, Salt Lake streets are visibly cleaner.Civic authorities are actively collecting and disposing of waste, with earth movers deployed and roadside heaps cleared. Residents have noted significant improvements in garbage disposal and road conditions within a week, expressing optimism for continued progress.
  
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• Battle of real ‘TMC’ begins as rebel MPs merge with Nationalist Citizens Party

  14-06-2026 18:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A faction of Trinamool Congress MPs claims to have broken away and merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party, seeking separate recognition in Parliament. The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction disputes this, asserting their claim to the party's identity and electoral symbol, with the matter likely heading to court.
  
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• Kolkata to celebrate International Yoga Day with PM Modi; a call for citywide participation to embrace wellness

  14-06-2026 14:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata is gearing up for the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the celebrations. KMC administrator Smita Pandey urged citizens to join the 'Maha-Yoga' campaign at various city locations from 6:30 am to 7:45 am, promoting a healthy lifestyle and India's ancient tradition.
  
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• TMC rift deepens: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee over MLA ticket claim

  14-06-2026 05:46 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has sent a legal notice to Mamata Banerjee and other party leaders. He denies seeking a ticket for the Barasat Assembly constituency, refuting claims that this denial influenced his mother's stance. The notice demands retraction of alleged false statements and a public apology.
  
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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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