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Supreme Court rejects pre-arrest bail plea of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land case

The Supreme Court rejected Sumit Roy's anticipatory bail plea. This decision allows his arrest for custodial interrogation in the land scam. The court also vacated its earlier order that had stayed his arrest. Roy is the personal assistant to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. The case involves alleged sale of government…

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919 Kolkata hotels, guest houses get temporary closure notices for fire safety violations

The notices were issued after joint inspections by the state fire services department, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Police, with only 41 of the 960 establishments inspected so far found to be compliant with the required fire safety measures, they said.

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ED finds Rs 60cr 'financial irregularities' in TMC MP-linked newspaper during 24-hour-long searches

Enforcement Directorate detected Rs 60 crore financial irregularities in an Urdu newspaper. Searches were conducted for over 24 hours at premises linked to the TMC MP. Financial records and digital documents are being examined to establish transaction trails. The agency is probing alleged illegal financial transactions and hawala channel routing.…

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West Bengal CM says no Durga Puja carnival this year, promises hassle-free celebration

West Bengal's first Durga Puja under the BJP government will feature large cultural programs and drone shows. The annual carnival, introduced by the previous government, will not be held this year. Organisers will not need to approach courts for permission to conduct Durga Puja celebrations. The state government will ensure…

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Supreme Court allows Bengal govt to file report on questioning of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land-grab probe

The Supreme Court allowed the West Bengal government to submit a sealed investigation report. This report supports the claim that Sumit Roy was not cooperating with police. Roy, personal secretary to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, faces a land-grab case probe. The court extended Roy's protection from arrest until the next…

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ED raids TMC MP Nadimul Haque's residence among 7 places in West Bengal, Delhi, Jharkhand in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations across three states. These searches targeted TMC MP Nadimul Haque and an Urdu newspaper. The investigation concerns alleged money laundering and promoting communal disharmony. Officials are gathering evidence related to financial transactions and suspicious funding. The probe is proceeding under the Prevention…

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Suvendu Adhikari sets target of setting up 1,000 RSS-run schools within a year to impart ‘nationalistic learning’ in West Bengal

With a vision to revolutionise education in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari plans to launch one thousand Vidya Bharati schools statewide. He suggested merging the state's four educational departments under one umbrella to enhance efficiency. Adhikari slammed the former government for its detrimental impact on education, advocating for Vidya…

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31-member joint panel formed to examine FCRA Amendment Bill; BJP’s Sanjay Jaiswal named chairperson

A 31-member joint parliamentary committee will examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. BJP leader Sanjay Jaiswal chairs the panel, which includes members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition parties had previously protested the bill, alleging it targeted minorities and NGOs. The government rejected these claims and challenged…

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'From Vishwaguru to visa-office receptionist': Oppn takes dig at Piyush Goyal over US envoy remark

Opposition leaders criticized Union minister Piyush Goyal following remarks by the US Ambassador. The envoy suggested reaching out to Goyal if he could not be contacted directly. Congress and TMC leaders called the situation shameful and a fall from grace. They questioned the state of the Indian economy and the…

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Former civic body chief Somnath Dey arrested in RG Kar rape-victim's cremation case

Former Panihati Municipality chairman Somnath Dey was arrested in Bengaluru on Thursday. He is accused in the hurried cremation of a rape-murder victim in 2024. Dey had been absconding since the police began their investigation into the matter. He is the third person arrested in connection with the cremation controversy.…

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Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC, Left of destroying Bengal’s education system

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed previous governments for destroying the state's education system. He stated the current administration is implementing reforms to restore Indian culture and nationalist values. Adhikari alleged the past regimes weakened cultural heritage and national consciousness through curriculum changes. He also highlighted the teaching job…

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Lok Sabha Speaker gives rebel TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay time till Sept 22 to reply to disqualification plea

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla granted Sudip Bandyopadhyay an extension until September 22. This allows the rebel TMC MP time to file his reply to a disqualification petition. The petition was filed by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee under the Tenth Schedule. Speaker Birla has granted separate seating for the 20…

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'Disgraceful assault on rule of law': Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers stormed TMC office at 4.30 AM, slams Kolkata Police inaction

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday alleged that BJP workers armed with weapons stormed the party's Camac Street office in Kolkata in the early hours of the morning and vandalised the premises, assaulted staff and damaged electronic equipment.

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TMC alleges misuse of police in West Bengal against its members

TMC leader Sagarika Ghose alleged police misuse in West Bengal targeting party activists. She stated that FIRs are not being uploaded online as directed by the Supreme Court. Mandatory notices are also not being served to accused individuals under new laws. Ghose claimed old cases are being revived, calling it…

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien appears before Kolkata Police as Camac street office clash probe widens

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday. He was questioned regarding a scuffle at Abhishek Banerjee's office. The incident involved the removal of a billboard bearing Trinamool Congress signage. Abhishek Banerjee had also appeared before the police on Tuesday for questioning. Fourteen people have been…

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Fire department notice to Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office over safety lapses

The West Bengal Fire Department issued a notice to Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office. This notice cited several alleged safety lapses and an expired fire safety certificate. An inspection found deficiencies including inadequate water and no designated fire exit. The department also questioned why the premises should not be sealed.…

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Mamata Banerjee niece Bristy Mukherjee death reason: What happened in Birbhum and what we know so far

Bristy Mukherjee death reason: Bristy Mukherjee, the 28-year-old niece of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, was found hanging at her home in Birbhum, West Bengal. Police are treating the death as a suspected suicide, while her family said she had been undergoing treatment for depression and was involved in divorce proceedings.

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Abhishek Banerjee summoned by Kolkata Police over Camac Street scuffle

Kolkata police served a notice on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee regarding a recent scuffle. He has been asked to appear at the police station on Tuesday noon. Three FIRs were registered, naming Banerjee as an accused in two of them. Private guards and supporters clashed with officials over an unauthorized…

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Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factions

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee made it clear that no traitors will be welcomed back into the party, highlighting the vital contribution of the youth in shaping national politics. He praised student protests for compelling political recognition of their needs and dared BJP leaders to engage with them directly. Banerjee reinforced…

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West Bengal police registers FIR against Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien for allegedly obstructing hoarding removal

The West Bengal Police registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien and others over alleged obstruction and assault on police personnel during the removal of an unauthorised hoarding at 9, Camac Street, Kolkata.

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SC hears Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking expedited decision on disqualification of 20 Rebel TMC MPs

The Supreme Court heard a plea from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding rebel MPs. He sought expedition of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision on disqualification. The apex court declined to issue notice to the Speaker and secretary-general. A similar plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) was previously halted by the…

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Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action in 3 criminal cases

The Calcutta High Court granted protection to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. Police cannot take coercive measures or interrogate him in three cases. Banerjee must seek permission before traveling abroad for medical treatment. He must cooperate with the ongoing investigation and comply with notices. The court will review progress reports on…

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Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs

Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent decision from the Speaker. The plea concerns the disqualification of twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs. These MPs have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Supreme Court has listed Banerjee's plea for hearing on August 25.…

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Not taking political 'sanyas', will not stop till I force BJP into obscurity: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee vowed to continue her political fight against the BJP government. She alleged the Census exercise was a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC. The state government is reportedly slashing beneficiaries of financial aid schemes. Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating vandalism at Jadavpur University campus. She plans to…

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Abhishek Banerjee's bank account reactivated following KYC update, Calcutta HC disposes of TMC MP's plea

The Calcutta High Court disposed of Abhishek Banerjee's petition regarding his frozen bank accounts. His accounts and cards were reactivated after submitting required KYC documents to the bank. The court noted that banks should provide notice before blocking customer accounts. The bank stated that Banerjee's account was blocked due to…

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