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"Sing secular song": Singer Lagnajita Chakraborty alleges harassment during performance in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 11:49:02 PM IST

A controversy erupted in Kolkata after a renowned playback singer, Lagnajita Chakraborty, was allegedly heckled and physically harassed for performing a devotional song at a private function on Saturday. ... read..

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges Centre to act on persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 11:18:44 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday urged the central government to "take cognisance" of the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh, and urged the Hindus in the neighbouring country to stay "united for maximum protection." He ... read..

Do we need constitutional approval to know Sun rises in east: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says "India is Hindu nation"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 7:18:34 PM IST

Stressing that India is a "Hindu nation," Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that no constitutional approval is needed as it is the "truth". ... read..

A political conspiracy to restart dispute: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Humayun Kabir building new Babri Masjid

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 6:48:54 PM IST

Alleging a "political conspiracy" is underway to restart the dispute of the Babri Masjid, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the recent foundation stone laying ceremony for the masjid in West Bengal's Murshidabad is ... read..

World 25K Kolkata: Gulveer, Seema rewrite records, while Joshua lives up to his hype

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 6:19:01 PM IST

On a chilly winter Sunday, the World 25K delivered a riveting spectacle as records tumbled, champions asserted their dominance and Indian distance running announced another leap forward. While Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei underlined his mastery of the distan ... read..

Noida golfer Sukhman Singh captures IGU 124th Amateur Championship of India

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 5:49:09 PM IST

Noida golfer Sukhman Singh rang in early Christmas celebrations by capturing the prestigious IGU 124th Amateur Golf Championship of India at the Tollygunge Club here on Sunday. Sukhman posted a dominant performance to defeat Harman Sachdeva of Haryana in ... read..

'Understanding 'Sangh' through BJP lens is huge mistake': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 12:18:41 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that attempting to understand the organisation through comparisons or political lenses often leads to misunderstandings. ... read..

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor kicked off World Athletics Gold Label Race

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 9:18:55 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday flagged off the World Athletics Gold Label Race, a prestigious event for road racers with stringent regulations and prizes. ... read..

Misleading nation, such plans won't succeed: TMC's Chandrima Bhattacharya after PM Modi accuses TMC of stalling state's development

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2025 2:48:58 AM IST

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was stalling the state's development, West Bengal Minister and TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya alleged that the Prime Minister was misleading the nation and such plans ... read..

PM Modi accuses TMC of "maha jungle raaj" in Bengal; slams Congress during Assam visit

Kolkata/Guwahati | December 21, 2025 1:48:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress government of "maha jungle raj" during his virtual address to a rally in Nadia district of West Bengal and attacked Congress during his address after inaugurating the new terminal at ... read..

"TMC is trying to garner Muslim votes": BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Madan Mitra's Lord Ram remarks

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 2:48:55 PM IST

BJP Leader Keya Ghosh, on Friday, commented on Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra's remarks that Lord Ram was a Muslim, not Hindu, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party doesn't need to learn about Hinduism or Hindutva from him. ... read..

"Have to get rid of Jungle Raaj in West Bengal": PM Modi targets TMC in Ranaghat address

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 2:48:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that "West Bengal must also be freed from jungle raj," as he addressed a public gathering at Taherpur Netaji Park in Ranaghat via video conferencing after poor visibility prevented his helicopter from landing ... read..

"Soil of Bengal is not fertile for the divisive politics of the BJP," TMC's Tanmoy Ghosh hits out at PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 1:18:54 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Tanmoy Ghosh expressed confidence that the Prime Minister's visit to West Bengal today would not alter the state's political landscape, asserting that "the soil of Bengal is not fertile for the divisive politics of the Bhar ... read..

"We all respect Lord Ram": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Madan Mitra's remark on Ram

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2025 9:18:57 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday distanced himself from "Shri Ram was Muslim" remark made by party MLA Madan Mitra, asserting that there was no question of the party or its leaders not respecting Lord Ram. ... read..

Defending champion and newcomers clash for top honours in World 25K

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 19, 2025 10:48:51 PM IST

Three of the globally acclaimed runners, all of them venturing into their maiden appearance in the 25K, will fight it out for the top honours here on Sunday at the 10th edition of the World 25K Kolkata, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race. ... read..

"Will give reply to Sourav Ganguly": Uttam Saha after former Indian cricketer filed defamation case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 19, 2025 4:48:31 PM IST

Former India cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly initiated legal proceedings against Uttam Saha, who is the president of the Argentina Fan Club of Kolkata, filing a defamation suit seeking Rs 50 crore in damages. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari, BJP protest in Kolkata over Messi event mismanagement; demands CM resignation, Aroop Biswas' custody

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 17, 2025 3:19:23 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, along with BJP workers, on Wednesday staged a protest against the state government, alleging mismanagement during football star Lionel Messi's event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkat ... read..

Messi Tour Chaos: Mamata Banerjee takes charge of state sports after minister resigns

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2025 10:18:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken charge of the state's sports ministry, following the resignation of cabinet minister Aroop Biswas, who stepped down from his role amid a probe into the chaos that erupted during Lionel Messi's appearanc ... read..

Over 58 lakh electors deleted as Election Commission publishes draft rolls for West Bengal after SIR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2025 10:18:45 PM IST

The Election Commission published the draft rolls on Tuesday following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, with 58,20,899 electors, accounting for 7.59 per cent, deleted due to death, being untraceable, or permanent migrati ... read..

Mamata Banerjee did what BJP, CPM cannot not do: TMC leader on state govt launching probe over Messi tour chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2025 6:19:31 PM IST

Hailing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for taking strict action against the people responsible for law and order during the Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh said on Tuesday that the CM has done what BJP ... read..

Messi Tour Chaos: WB Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns, SIT constituted to probe negligence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2025 5:18:55 PM IST

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigned from his post on Tuesday following the chaos that erupted during Footballer Messi's GOAT India Tour in Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accepted Biswas' resignation earlier today. ... read..

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose meets Mukti Jodhas ahead of Vijay Diwas in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2025 3:49:09 PM IST

Ahead of Vijay Diwas, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday interacted with Mukti Jodhas, veterans of Bangladesh's Liberation War, at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, commemorating their invaluable contribution to the 1971 war. ... read..

"Why are spectators being arrested?" Suvendu Adhikari questions arrests after Messi's Kolkata visit turns into chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2025 3:49:00 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers. ... read..

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