West Bengal
Donald Trump Portrayed as Demon 'Asura' in Bengal Durga Puja Festival Following Trade Tariffs and Visa Restrictions
Sep 28, 2025 05:17 pm CST
A Durga Puja pandal in Baharampur, West Bengal has created controversy by depicting former US President Donald Trump as the demon 'asura', citing his 50% tariffs on Indian goods and strict visa policies as betrayal of friendship with Prime Minister Modi. The artistic representation, created by local artist Asim Pal, has gone viral on social media, sparking debates about the intersection of religion and political commentary during the sacred Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
West Bengal Social Media Influencer Arrested for Derogatory Comments Against Indian Armed Forces
Sep 28, 2025 01:30 am CST
A social media influencer from West Bengal named Biswajit Biswas has been arrested for making derogatory comments about the Indian Armed Forces online. Police took action following multiple complaints about his offensive Facebook posts and live sessions. After his court appearance, Biswas apologized for his actions but could not explain his motivations behind the inflammatory content.
'May Our Lives Be Filled With Light, Purpose': PM Modi Wishes Shubho Mahalaya
Sep 21, 2025 12:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya, which is observed before the start of Durga Puja.
Clashes Erupt During Kurmi Agitation In Bengal's Purulia, Several Cops Injured
Sep 20, 2025 10:51 pm CST
The agitation by the Kurmi community demanding Scheduled Tribe status turned violent at Kotshila railway station in West Bengal's Purulia on Saturday.
West Bengal Gears Up For Voter Roll Revision, 2026 Poll Preparation Begins
Sep 19, 2025 06:06 pm CST
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal has begun preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, scheduled to begin after Lakshmi Puja on October 6, according to sources.
Durga Idol's Face Stolen In Bengal, Accused Tied To Pole And Thrashed
Sep 19, 2025 03:57 pm CST
The faces of two Durga idols were allegedly stolen from a workshop of sculptor Bapi Pal and recovered from a nearby workshop of Pritam Thakur.
Mamata Banerjee Writes Theme Song For Kolkata's Durga Puja Committee
Sep 18, 2025 02:43 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written the lyrics of the theme song of a Durga Puja committee in Kolkata, which was sung by a state minister.
Row After Union Minister Stopped From Entering VVIP Zone During PM's Kolkata Visit
Sep 16, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar was on Monday denied entry into the VVIP zone of the Kolkata airport while attempting to bid farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Opinion | A Year After Hasina's Ouster, Stability Still Eludes Bangladesh
Aug 05, 2025 01:28 pm CST
Even after a year, instability in Bangladesh has not subsided. We all await, with keen anticipation, the announcement of elections in the country.