West Bengal

At least three people were killed in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district as violent protests erupted over the Centre’s newly enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, prompting the Calcutta High Court to direct the deployment of central forces.

Tensions flared in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent, prompting security reinforcement in Jangipur's Suti and Samserganj areas. Governor CV Ananda Bose has called for strict action, while protests also erupted in Siliguri and Kolkata, with demonstrators demanding a rollback of the amendment.

Just a few more days to wait! The Esplanade-Sealdah Metro might connect with the joy of the New Year. It is expected that the metro will run from Esplanade to Sealdah in the month of the New Year. When is this route opening?

An ex-boyfriend of a 24-year-old bank executive was arrested for spooking her with 300 cash-on-delivery orders in four months, which led the woman to file a harassment complaint.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that there will be "no divide and rule" in the state under her watch.

Rahul Gandhi said such a mass termination would leave lakhs of students without enough teachers and destroy the teachers' morale to serve.

The Supreme Court has overturned the Calcutta High Court’s order for a CBI probe into Bengal’s SSC supernumerary posts, giving relief to Mamata Banerjee’s government. Mamata also met sacked teachers, vowing continued support.

In Siliguri, Muslim youths joined Ram Navami celebrations by showering flowers and distributing water, promoting brotherhood. The peaceful observance drew praise from community members and officials, highlighting harmony amid growing religious tensions nationwide.

West Bengal recorded 11.43% GST growth in FY 2024–25, exceeding national average. Stamp duty revenue rose 31%. CM Mamata Banerjee hailed the state’s fiscal discipline and WBPDCL's ranking as India’s top-performing power producer.

Jadavpur University students in Kolkata claim they were denied permission to celebrate Ram Navami due to the Vice Chancellor's absence. They allege inconsistency, citing permission granted to a political program during the same period.