West Bengal

Cyclone Remal struck the West Bengal-Bangladesh coastline with winds up to 135 km/h, causing significant damage and loss of life. The storm resulted in 22 deaths across both regions, though millions were evacuated, reducing fatalities. Extensive flooding and infrastructural damage occurred, including power outages affecting 1.5 million in Bangladesh.

Mamata Banerjee congratulates Kolkata Knight Riders as they clinched their third IPL title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 final. The Shreyas Iyer-led team dominated with a commanding eight-wicket victory.

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm 'Remal' and is likely to make landfall in West Bengal on Sunday. This is the first cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this pre-monsoon season.

The police are exploring multiple angles, including a potential honeytrap and the involvement of a US citizen. According to the police, this person, a close friend of the politician, allegedly paid Rs 5 crore for the assassination. The suspect, who owns a flat in Kolkata, is currently in the United States.

Local BJP workers have accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating a violent attack that resulted in the death of a BJP worker. In response to the incident, BJP leader Amit Malviya condemned the assault in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and said, "I condemn Trinamool supporters' cowardly attack on BJP workers in Nandigram."

The Lok Sabha Phase 5 Election 2024 will be held across several cities on May 20, Monday. The fifth phase of LS Elections will take place in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Ladakh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jammu & Kashmir.

The poll panel acted on a complaint by the Trinamool Congress against Gangopadhyay for his remarks against Banerjee while addressing a public meeting held on May 15 in Haldia. The BJP has fielded Gangopadhyay from Tamluk seat in West Bengal where voting will be held on May 25.

In this phase, voters in Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will cast their vote across various constituencies. Here's a breakdown of the regions and constituencies slated for polling:

Expressing gratitude for the heartfelt gesture, PM Modi acknowledged the significance of Mother's Day, highlighting the perpetual reverence accorded to mother figures in Indian culture.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 12) attacked the TMC and the Opposition while addressing a rally in Barrackpur, West Bengal. He also assured the people that no reservations would be given based on religion and gave four other guarantees.