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60 Crore Corruption in the Name of Goddess Darshan During Puja! ED Searches Former Minister Indranil Sen’s House
60 Crore Corruption in the Name of Goddess Darshan During Puja! ED Searches Former Minister Indranil Sen’s House VIP passes for Goddess Darshan! And by selling those passes, corruption worth around Rs 60 crore, now the ED has launched search operations in the case of selling Durga Puja passes during the Trinamool regime. The ED has been conducting search operations since morning at the Kasba residence of former Trinamool minister Indranil Sen. In addition, the ED has also rea
Sep 291 min read
Nandigram Bypoll: Milan Pradhan Gets Interim Bail, Can Contest From Outside Jail
A new development has emerged in the Nandigram Assembly bypoll case involving Congress candidate Milan Pradhan. The Calcutta High Court has granted him interim bail in six cases. According to an ABP Ananda report published on September 29, 2026, Pradhan has been granted interim bail until October 20, allowing him to contest the Nandigram bypoll from outside jail. The interim bail covers two cases registered at Khejuri Police Station and four at Nandigram Police Station. The c
Sep 291 min read
Supreme Court Refuses Stay on Centre's UPI Transaction Fee Decision
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the Centre's decision to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. According to Anandabazar's report, the court on Monday rejected the plea seeking an interim stay on the new UPI fee framework. It also issued notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and other respondents. Under the new framework, a 0.4% MDR wil
Sep 281 min read
SC Rejects Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay's Plea on Disqualification of 10 TMC MLAs
The Supreme Court has rejected Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay's plea seeking action on the disqualification of 10 MLAs, including Ritabrata Banerjee. The court, however, indicated that the West Bengal Assembly Speaker should deal with the disqualification petitions within a reasonable timeframe. Chattopadhyay had sought directions for an expedited decision on the disqualification petitions pending before the Speaker. The matter was heard on Monday by a bench headed by Chief Justice
Sep 281 min read
Abhishek Banerjee Moves Calcutta HC Over Withdrawal of Z-Plus Security, Hearing on October 6
Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the withdrawal of his Z-plus security cover. an urgent hearing was sought before Justice Krishna Rao on Monday. The court allowed Banerjee to file the petition and fixed October 6 for the hearing. Banerjee's lawyer told the court that his client had Z-plus security before the Assembly elections, but the security cover was withdrawn after t
Sep 281 min read
Supreme Court Gives EC Four Months to Decide TMC Name and Symbol Dispute
The Supreme Court has given the Election Commission four months to take a final decision in the dispute over the Trinamool Congress party name and its traditional election symbol. the timeline comes amid the dispute between the faction led by Mamata Banerjee and the group led by Ritabrata Banerjee over the party's name and election symbol. The Election Commission had earlier barred both sides from using the original 'All India Trinamool Congress' name and the traditional 'Fl
Sep 281 min read
Supreme Court Won't Advance Hearing of 18,000 West Bengal SIR Appeals
The Supreme Court has indicated that it will not take up 18,000 appeals related to West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on an advance priority basis. Chief Justice Surya Kant said the court would not separately advance the hearing of these 18,000 appeals. The hearing focused on the large volume of SIR-related appeals and the process for their disposal. The Election Commission has earlier informed the Supreme Court that more than 38 lakh appeals re
Sep 281 min read
Gangasagar Fair May Get National Fair Status, Nitin Nabin Gives Major Hint
BJP national president Nitin Nabin visited Gangasagar on Monday morning during his two-day West Bengal visit. He took a dip at the confluence and offered prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram. Nabin was asked about the long-standing demand to accord the Gangasagar Mela the status of a national fair. He said the demand was known to the party and that the issue was under consideration, adding that he hoped it could be fulfilled soon. Nabin also spoke about the religious importance o
Sep 281 min read
Bank Strike Deferred: September 28-30 Strike Put On Hold After IBA-UFBU Talks
The proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30 has been deferred after talks between the Indian Banks’ Association and the United Forum of Bank Unions.
Sep 271 min read
Humayun Kabir’s ‘Death Wish’ Remark on Suvendu Adhikari Sparks Controversy
A political controversy has emerged ahead of the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll over a remark made by Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief and MLA Humayun Kabir. According to The Indian Express Bangla, Kabir, while alleging police action against his party workers and obstruction during campaigning, said at a press conference that he would pray for Suvendu Adhikari to leave the world soon. He also referred to the deaths of several political figures while making the statement. Kabi
Sep 271 min read
Kunal Ghosh’s Car Allegedly Attacked Again in Beleghata After Uttarpara Incident
A day after the Uttarpara incident, Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has alleged that his car was attacked again in Kolkata’s Beleghata. Ghosh said several motorcyclists followed his vehicle and that it was stopped near an event venue. He alleged that attempts were made to smash the car’s windows with a hammer and that people carrying a revolver were involved. He later reached Narkeldanga police station. According to Ghosh, the latest incident took place on September 27 whi
Sep 271 min read
BJP Reshuffles Bengal Organisation, Sajal Ghosh Named State Spokesperson
The West Bengal BJP has carried out another organisational reshuffle ahead of municipal elections, releasing a list of in-charges for 43 organisational districts. Baranagar MLA Sajal Ghosh has also been given the responsibility of the party's state spokesperson. The district in-charge list includes state office-bearers, MLAs and former district functionaries across several organisational districts, including Bongaon, Basirhat, North Kolkata, Barrackpore, Jadavpur and Hooghly.
Sep 271 min read
Opposition Alliance May Meet on September 30 Amid Gyanesh Kumar Row
Opposition parties are stepping up coordination amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with a meeting of opposition alliance leaders likely to be held on September 30, according to reports. The Indian Express reported that Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee spoke over the phone with CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby about bringing opposition parties together. Banerjee also spoke to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and
Sep 261 min read
Major Police Reshuffle in Bengal: 23 Officers Transferred Across West Bengal and Kolkata Police
West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police have undergone a major reshuffle, with transfers announced for 23 police officers across several key positions, according to reports on the latest state Home (Police) Department order. Kolkata Police Additional Commissioner Devendra Prakash Singh has been posted as Inspector General of the Intelligence Branch in North Bengal, while Joint Commissioner (Traffic) Surya Pratap Yadav has been appointed Deputy Inspector General of the state pol
Sep 261 min read
Police Kiosk Removed from Abhishek’s ‘Shantiniketan’!
Finally, the police kiosk has been completely removed from Abhishek’s ‘Shantiniketan’, the police kiosk has been completely demolished and removed. On Saturday, the police kiosk located in front of Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee’s ‘Shantiniketan’ residence on Harish Mukherjee Road was demolished. The entire area has been completely cleared. Two police kiosks have been removed. All kinds of security at this house had already been withdrawn. According to police sources, The add
Sep 261 min read
Rules Changing for Passport Verification
A change is coming in the verification process related to obtaining or renewing passports in Kolkata! From October this year, the old system that has been in place for a long time is changing. From now on, ordinary citizens will no longer have to run to their local police station for passport verification. According to sources, from now on the entire process will be conducted under the direct control of the 'Security Control Organisation' (Security Control Organisation or SCO
Sep 261 min read
Nitin Nabin to Visit Bengal on September 27-28, Set to Meet State Leaders, MPs and MLAs
BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to visit West Bengal on September 27 and 28 as part of organisational engagements in the state. During the two-day visit, he is expected to hold meetings with the party’s state Core Group and senior leaders, and interact with BJP MPs and MLAs from West Bengal. Reports say the meetings are expected to focus on the party’s organisational functioning, coordination between the organisation and elected representatives, and strengthen
Sep 261 min read
The Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed confidence about implementing the anti-goonda law
The Chief Minister expressed confidence about implementing the anti-goonda law. One part of the Bill has already been passed as law in the Assembly and has been implemented in the state. Another part, for its implementation, has been sent to the Union Home Ministry. The Union Home Ministry will send it to the President, the Chief Minister clearly stated at a press conference at Nabanna. The anti-goonda law has been introduced by the state by virtue of the powers under Schedul
Sep 252 min read
Supreme Court Plea Seeks Prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Decisions
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory violations linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The plea, filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi through advocate Chand Qureshi, seeks a declaration that decisions, guidelines and software modifications allegedly undertaken without the concurrence of the other two Election Commissioners are unconstitu
Sep 251 min read
Xi Jinping Calls for Peaceful Coexistence as He Meets Trump at White House
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for peaceful coexistence, stronger communication and cooperation between China and the United States during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Xi said both countries could benefit from cooperation and peaceful coexistence, while confrontation would harm both sides. He called for regular dialogue between the Chinese and U.S. militaries and stronger crisis-communication mechanisms. The Chinese president also argu
Sep 251 min read
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