West Bengal
Controversy Erupts as Suspended Trinamool MLA Plans Babri Masjid-Style Mosque in West Bengal
Dec 06, 2025 12:16 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir proceeds with plans to lay the foundation stone for a controversial 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque in West Bengal's Murshidabad, despite warnings from BJP leaders and his recent party suspension. The high-profile event is expected to draw thousands of attendees and has sparked significant political and religious tensions.
Massive Preparations Underway for Controversial Mosque Event by Suspended TMC MLA in West Bengal
Dec 06, 2025 02:42 am CST
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir is proceeding with a grand foundation-stone ceremony for a 'Babri Masjid-style' mosque in Beldanga, West Bengal on December 6, despite political fallout. The event anticipates 300,000 attendees, visiting Saudi clerics, and features extensive preparations including biryani for 60,000 people. Local authorities have deployed 3,000 police personnel to manage the gathering and maintain traffic flow on the national highway.
Supreme Court Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Pregnant Indian Citizen from Bangladesh
Dec 06, 2025 01:48 am CST
Following a Supreme Court directive, nine-month pregnant Sonali Khatun and her eight-year-old son have been returned to India after being wrongfully deported to Bangladesh. The court confirmed her Indian citizenship status through her father's undisputed citizenship, with the Centre facilitating her return on humanitarian grounds. The case highlights concerns about citizenship verification processes in India.
Trinamool Congress Suspends MLA Humayun Kabir Over Controversial Babri Masjid Replica Plan
Dec 04, 2025 03:11 pm CST
Trinamool Congress has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir following his announcement to build a Babri Masjid replica in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The controversial decision has sparked political tensions, with party leadership citing concerns about divisive politics. Sources indicate Kabir plans to resign and form his own party while proceeding with the December 6 mosque construction initiative, drawing criticism from both TMC and BJP officials.
Family Reunited After 26 Years: How Electoral Process SIR Brought Son Back to Parents in West Bengal
Dec 04, 2025 01:53 pm CST
After 26 years of separation, an elderly couple in West Bengal has been reunited with their son through the Special Intensive Revision electoral process. Their son had fled home due to business debts, but a booth-level officer's discovery during voter registration connected the family again, bringing closure to decades of uncertainty and heartache.
Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.
West Bengal Government Announces Rs 2 Lakh Financial Aid for Families Affected by SIR-Linked Deaths
Dec 03, 2025 12:55 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for families of 39 individuals who allegedly died due to "SIR-induced panic." The government will also provide Rs 1 lakh to 13 others who fell ill during the enumeration exercise, as the state addresses the widespread distress reportedly caused by the SIR implementation.
Election Commission Refutes "False" Claims of Mass Voter Deletion in West Bengal: Supreme Court Submission
Dec 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Election Commission has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court denying allegations of large-scale voter deletion in West Bengal, calling these claims false and politically motivated. The Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision process as constitutional and necessary, reporting that nearly 100% of voters have received forms with over 70% already completed. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to this electoral revision on December 9, with the Commission emphasizing that proper legal procedures are being followed with special provisions for vulnerable voters.
Fatal Train Collision Claims Elephant's Life in West Bengal: Calf Injured as Herd Attempts to Cross Tracks
Nov 30, 2025 04:56 pm CST
A tragic incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district resulted in an elephant's death and injury to a calf when a train collided with a herd crossing railway tracks in Dhupguri. The accident occurred at 3:45 am Sunday, marking the first such fatality in the area in recent times. Forest officials are working to rescue the injured calf while authorities note the location was not within a designated elephant corridor.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Expands Certificate Services Amid Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 29, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Kolkata Municipal Corporation is increasing its capacity for issuing birth and death certificates to support residents during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The civic body will boost online processing limits and add offline counters, while facing opposition allegations of potential electoral manipulation.