Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's remarks come after both Mamata Banerjee's TMC and UP's Akhilesh Yadav-led SP said the two parties would stay away from both the Congress and the BJP
Vishva-Bharti University issued a statement saying it is putting 'facts on record' and requests Noble laureate Amartya Sen to do what is required to be done to protect his self-esteem and Visva-Bharati’s reputation.
"The central government is not releasing MGNREGA funds for West Bengal. It owes us Rs 6,000 crore. BJP-ruled states, however, are getting funds for the 100 days' work scheme.
The TMC’s poll pitch has exposed the ethnic fault lines in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. What it manages to achieve in the region remains to be seen
Anti-displacement movements, while often impeding governments’ development plans, have rarely impacted the electoral fortunes of the political parties in Bengal, be it Nandigram and Singur or elsewhere
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will pay a tribute to legendary footballer Pele, who died recently, by showing footage of his artistry on giant screens during the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden...
The Bengal Congress chief also claimed that Banerjee might not be willing to do anything that might harm the interests of the conglomerate, given that the group has the Tajpur port project contract.
The ruling TMC termed the visits by the central teams to Malda and East Midnapore districts as a 'political vendetta' by the BJP-led government at the Centre, while the state BJP alleged there had been a scam in the PM’s...
The Vande Bharat Express was on Tuesday pelted with stones for the second consecutive day. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30.
Vande Bharat express with modern passenger amenities is likely to be preferred both by regular passengers, tea industry executives and tourists travelling to...
The Congress has alleged that the central government used the flower in the G20 logo to promote the BJP. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh responded by...
Firhad Hakim, Kolkata's mayor, said all hookah bars would be closed following allegations that some were drug dealers.
The two districts are set to be carved out of South and North 24 Parganas districts, he said. "All the necessary work to create the two new districts has been...
A meeting between Mamata Banerjee and her bete noire Suvendu Adhikari yesterday at her assembly chamber provoked speculations regarding their relations. BJP,...
Let us recommit to fiercely protect the ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality & Fraternity, as enshrined in the Preamble of our Constitution," Mamata Banerjee...
A bill in this regard will be introduced during the next budget session, he said. "This new law will be helpful for transgenders in getting jobs. It will be...
Vice-Chancellor Father Felix Raj told PTI that the chief minister's office (CMO) has given its approval to the varsity's proposal of conferring her DLitt...
During the likely meeting, Mamata Banerjee may press for the release of the state's dues by the Centre, he said. She may also bring to Modi's attention the...
A senior official in the secretariat said Mamata Banerjee called newly appointed West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and exchanged pleasantries.
Addressing a rally in the tribal-dominated Jhargram district in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee said the Centre must either clear states' dues or step down from...
A crudely-crafted lookalike of Mahatma Gandhi was substituted for the Mahisasura by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday in an attempt to...
The accusations came in the backdrop of political cornering of Trinamool Congress after the arrests of senior party leaders and ministers in alleged corruption...
The Rally was organised by Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) to celebrate former PM Devi Lal’s 109th birth anniversary.
Several police officers and saffron camp members, including leaders Mina Devi Purohit and Swapan Dasgupta, were reportedly injured during the rally.
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has always kept a set of leaders in her immediate next rank without allowing anyone to grow out of control
