West Bengal
Former West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick Assaulted at Home by Man with Psychiatric History
Nov 03, 2025 09:48 am CST
Trinamool Congress MLA and former West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick was physically assaulted in his Salt Lake residence by Abhishek Das, a man with psychiatric history who claimed to seek employment. The attacker was promptly arrested while Mallick, who previously faced corruption charges, described the incident as an isolated occurrence.
Court Rejects Bail for Durgapur Gang Rape Accused and Orders Fast Track Trial in Medical College Assault Case
Oct 31, 2025 09:34 pm CST
A Durgapur court has rejected bail applications for two of six accused in the gang rape of a medical student and ordered a fast track trial. The comprehensive chargesheet includes charges of sexual assault, criminal conspiracy, and evidence destruction. The case will proceed at the Additional District and Sessions Court, with all accused remaining in judicial custody as the trial begins.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Election Commission Over Dual Voter Registration in Bihar and West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked political strategist Prashant Kishor to explain his name appearing in voter lists of both Bihar and West Bengal, prompting him to question why the duplication wasn't addressed during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition parties claim the SIR process could disenfranchise voters, while Kishor criticizes both the exercise and the BJP's intentions behind it.
Firdous Sheikh Named Primary Suspect in Durgapur Medical Student Gang Rape Case
Oct 28, 2025 06:15 pm CST
A second-year medical student from Odisha was allegedly gang raped in Durgapur, West Bengal on October 10, with Firdous Sheikh identified as the main accused. Five others, including the survivor's boyfriend and classmate, were named as co-accused, with the classmate described as the "main conspirator." All six accused have been denied bail and will remain in judicial custody until October 31.
Supreme Court Dismisses Centre's Challenge to MGNREGA Implementation Order in West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 10:01 am CST
The Supreme Court has rejected the Centre's appeal against a Calcutta High Court order mandating MGNREGA implementation in West Bengal from August 1, 2025. The high court ruling allows the Centre to impose special conditions to prevent irregularities while reinstating the rural employment guarantee scheme that has been suspended in the state for nearly three years.
Election Commission Confirms No Obstacles to Electoral Roll Revision in West Bengal Despite Concerns
Oct 28, 2025 01:28 am CST
The Election Commission of India has confirmed that the special intensive revision of electoral rolls will proceed in West Bengal and 11 other states from November to February, despite concerns raised. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that states are constitutionally obligated to provide necessary personnel for the exercise, citing the Commission's powers under Article 324 of the Constitution. The announcement comes ahead of assembly elections scheduled next year in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu.
Election Commission Announces Phase Two of Special Intensive Revision Covering 12 States and UTs
Oct 27, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The Election Commission has launched phase two of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. This significant electoral exercise will encompass 51 crore voters with enumeration beginning November 4. This marks the first comprehensive revision of voter lists in over 21 years, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar overseeing the process.
Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
Trinamool Congress Organizing Massive Protest Against Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal
Oct 23, 2025 09:41 am CST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is planning a major rally in Kolkata to protest the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with top leaders including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to participate. TMC officials have warned against voter harassment during the revision process, while BJP leaders defend the SIR as a standard electoral procedure ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
BJP Leader Biplab Kumar Deb Compares Mamata Banerjee to Mir Jafar: Claims West Bengal Has Lost Human Values
Oct 21, 2025 09:16 pm CST
Former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launches scathing criticism against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, comparing her to historical traitor Mir Jafar and claiming Bengal has lost its human values. As BJP co-incharge for upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections, Deb states citizens are eager to end what he describes as corruption and lawlessness under current leadership.