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"I have to knock down the selectors' door": Suryakumar Yadav opens up on India comeback after T20 World Cup snub

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 14, 2026 10:11:38 PM IST

Former Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted that he was disappointed after being overlooked for India's next series following the T20 World Cup triumph and the change in captaincy. ... read..

We are Mamata Didis soldiers: Kunal Ghosh says entire TMC being harassed amid Abhishek Banerjee fresh summons row

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 14, 2026 6:11:25 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Saturday accused the police of harassing party leaders and workers by issuing notices and summons, alleging that they were being targeted to divert their attention from politics. ... read..

"Nothing to hide: Abhishek Banerjee after appearing before Kolkata Police; says this head will not bow before anyone

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 14, 2026 5:41:39 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said he had "nothing to hide" after appearing before Kolkata Police in connection with a fresh FIR, adding that he has always responded to summons and will do so in future. ... read..

"Rassi jal gayi, par bal nahi gaya": Sukanta Majumdar targets TMC over Abhishek Banerjee's police summons

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 14, 2026 5:11:24 PM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over Kolkata Police summoning party MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with a fresh FIR, alleging that the party had failed to shed its "feudal" mindset even after its ele ... read..

Kolkata Police summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Nov 20 in connection with fresh FIR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 14, 2026 3:11:53 PM IST

Kolkata Police have summoned Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with a fresh FIR registered at Girish Park Police Station on October 31. He has been asked to appear before the investigating officer on November 20. ... read..

"Illegal encroachment is being removed": Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on bulldozer action at Abhishek Banerjee's residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 13, 2026 12:11:30 PM IST

Following the bulldozer action at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's residence, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Friday asserted that any form of illegal encroachment was being removed, adding that Banerjee was "not intentionally" targeted. ... read..

Indian womens football takes centre stage as IWL returns for 202627 season

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 12, 2026 10:11:22 PM IST

The stage is set for the return of India's premier women's football competition as the Indian Women's League (IWL) 202627 season kicks off its 10th edition on November 13. ... read..

I don't care: Abhishek Banerjee on bulldozer action at residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 12, 2026 8:11:20 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday reacted to the bulldozer action at his residence, saying he was not concerned about the action and would not be deterred by what he described as bulldozer politics. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee files complaint to ECI, alleges attempt to interfere with TMC symbol dispute case after bulldozer action near residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 12, 2026 1:41:34 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission after a bulldozer action removed a makeshift structure outside his residence. ... read..

"World has eyes fixed here": Dilip Ghosh thanks Centre for hosting 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 12, 2026 11:11:43 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Thursday expressed gratitude to the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the state an opportunity to host the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027, describing ... read..

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of "politics of vengeance" following death of TMC leader Ujjal Biswas

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 12, 2026 9:11:25 AM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of unleashing a "politics of vengeance", intimidation and persecution in the state following the death of senior T ... read..

"Insult to Indian culture": BJP's Locket Chatterjee slams Kirti Azad's remarks on Lord Ram

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 11, 2026 9:41:22 PM IST

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee on Wednesday slammed Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad over his remarks on Lord Ram and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as a direct affront to millions of devotees. ... read..

'"Whose is responsible for nation's security"? TMC's Kunal Ghosh targets Centre over Kulgam attack

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 11, 2026 7:41:32 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday held the Central Government responsible for the attack on CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, questioning the security arrangements, intelligence network and role of the Union ministries. ... read..

"Every section of society has value": BJP MLA Arijit Bakshi joins Bhai Phonta celebrations with sex workers in Kolkatas Sonagachi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 11, 2026 7:11:25 PM IST

BJP MLA Arijit Bakshi joined sex workers in celebrating Bhai Phonta in Kolkata's Sonagachi, participating in the festivities organised by the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee. ... read..

Internal security will not be compromised: West Bengal BJP chief after hijack note found on Air India flight at Kolkata airport

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 11, 2026 2:41:34 PM IST

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday asserted that the country's internal security would not be compromised under any circumstances after a hijack threat note was found inside the washroom of a Mumbai-bound Air India flight at Kolkata ... read..

Saugata Roy defends Sonia Gandhis autobiography, criticises BJP over its remarks

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 11, 2026 12:41:41 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Wednesday defended Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhis autobiography, Belongings: The Journey of a Life, questioning the BJPs criticism of the book and stating that she had written about her own li ... read..

"No illegal activities will be tolerated": Suvendu Adhikari says law and order strictly enforced in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 10, 2026 10:41:26 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said that law and order was being strictly enforced in the state and asserted that illegal activities would not be tolerated. ... read..

"Been with Suvendu Adhikari for years": Mamata Banerjees brother welcomes West Bengal CM at puja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 10, 2026 10:11:26 PM IST

Babun Banerjee, brother of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday welcomed Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during his visit to his puja club, expressing happiness over the interaction and pledging his continued support for the Chief ... read..

"As long as Pareshram Das was with those traitors, police did not wake up": Kunal Ghosh criticises MLA's arrest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 10, 2026 9:41:45 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Monday alleged political vendetta following the arrest of party MLA Paresh Ram Das in an alleged rape case, claiming that the police action came after the legislator decided to move away from the BJP and work ... read..

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh slams former TMC Govt after MLA's arrest in rape case, says "investigation must be conducted"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 10, 2026 9:11:32 AM IST

Following the arrest of TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das in connection with a rape case, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday said that complaints against leaders were ignored under the Trinamool Congress rule. He called for a thorough investigation and stri ... read..

"Allegations must be true...": West Bengal CM Adhikari questions TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das' attempt to flee to Mumbai

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 9, 2026 11:11:28 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Paresh Ram Das was attempting to flee to Mumbai and asserted that the allegations against him in the rape case must be true. ... read..

TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das arrested at Kolkata airport in alleged rape case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 9, 2026 10:11:28 PM IST

Paresh Ram Das, TMC MLA from Canning Paschim Assembly constituency, was arrested at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Monday in connection with an alleged rape case, Baruipur Police District said in a statement. ... read..

Delhi Police visits residence of Mamata Banerjee to serve notice in 2013 case: Kolkata Police

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 9, 2026 9:11:29 PM IST

A team of Delhi Police personnel visited the residence of Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to serve a notice, Kolkata Police said. ... read..

"Encounter after encounter, yet rapes continue": Abhishek Banerjee targets CM Adhikari over Raiganj case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 9, 2026 5:41:31 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari over his defence of the police encounter in the Raiganj rape and murder case, questioning the BJP government's law and o ... read..

Mamata Banerjee oversees Kali Puja preparations at residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 8, 2026 7:41:31 PM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday oversaw preparations for Kali Puja at her residence, while her party leaders accused the BJP of being behind an alleged attack on the residence of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee ... read..

Kolkata: Three TMC workers arrested over unrest outside Abhishek Banerjees residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 8, 2026 6:11:33 PM IST

Kolkata Police have arrested three Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in connection with an incident of unrest outside the residence of party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Kalighat. ... read..

Special Puja held at Adyapeeth Temple in West Bengal on Kali Puja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 8, 2026 12:41:37 PM IST

As light and devotion fill every corner of Bengal on the auspicious occasion of Kali Puja, a special puja and aarti were performed at Adyapeeth Temple in Dakshineswar, North 24 Parganas, on Sunday. ... read..

CM Suvendu Adhikari extends greetings on Kali Puja, prays for peace and prosperity

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 8, 2026 10:41:40 AM IST

As light and devotion fill every corner of Bengal on the auspicious occasion of Kali Puja, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari extended his warmest greetings to all. Praying to Maa Kali, he wished for her divine blessings to touch every home, fill ... read..

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