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TMC MP Mahua Moitra files police complaint against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleges voter list manipulation

Mahua Moitra, a Member of Parliament from Trinamool Congress, filed a complaint against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She accused him of violations regarding electoral processes and decision-making within the Election Commission. Moitra highlighted allegations related to tampering with voter registrations that excluded millions in West Bengal. The complaint follows…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Adani Group sets Rs 1 lakh crore Bengal investment target, unveils Rs 4,000 crore hospital

Gautam Adani announced plans to invest over Rs 4,000 crore in a healthcare facility in West Bengal. This investment will establish a 2,000-bed not-for-profit medical institution by 2035. Of these beds, 1,000 will be allocated for economically weaker sections under health insurance schemes. The overall plan aims for investment exceeding…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

BJP spent more in Bengal than Congress did across five state polls: Election Commision filings

According to the Election Commission's expenditure statements, BJP spent ₹286.99 crore on the West Bengal elections alone, which is than the Congress' expenditure across four states and a Union territory that went to polls earlier this year. Bengal accounted for more than half of the BJP's Rs 529.38-crore expenditure on…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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Why Clay Idols Dissolve at Different Rates: The Sediment and Oxygen Evidence From Immersion Sites

Clay is not one materialThe word "clay" covers a family of minerals with very different structures. Idol makers across India work primarily with two: natural river clay, which is largely kaolinite, and processed clay bodies that contain montmorillonite (the dominant mineral in what potters call "black cotton soil"). Kaolinite has…

Times Life · Sep 24

Mamata Banerjee demands fresh Bengal elections amid EC SIR dissent row; calls for CEC's arrest

Mamata Banerjee has called for the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding alleged electoral misconduct. She claims the BJP, in collusion with the Election Commission, manipulated the Bengal Assembly elections. Banerjee is also advocating for new elections across all states where the BJP won post-Special Intensive Revision of…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Walking West Sikkim: Yuksom, the Monasteries, and the Himalayan Silence Gangtok Never Reaches

The road ends and something else beginsThe jeep drops you at Yuksom and turns back toward the valley. There is no dramatic arrival, just a muddy square, a tea stall with a single gas burner, and the smell of pine resin coming off the ridge above. Yuksom was the first…

Times Life · Sep 21

Das Kapital formation: Bengal needs clear intent to build industry, not shallow politics

West Bengal debates industrial land assembly mechanisms like acquisition and land pooling. Attracting capital requires institutional credibility and confidence in stable rules. The government is examining land pooling and industrial park development. Large contiguous land parcels are essential for investor confidence and project execution. Genuine intent to build industry is…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

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Mamata's backing of Congress in Nandigram bypoll signals possible reset in Bengal opposition politics

In a notable political shift, a former West Bengal chief minister endorses a Congress candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, suggesting a realignment of opposition politics within the state. Amidst unrest, the Election Commission has suspended the use of the Trinamool Congress's name and symbol. The former chief minister emphasizes Congress…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

'Black chapter in Indian democracy': KC Venugopal on Milan Pradhan's arrest ahead of Nandigram bypoll

Congress leader KC Venugopal condemned the BJP's alleged authoritarian politics in Bengal. He stated their candidate's nomination would not be withdrawn despite his arrest. Protests will intensify nationwide against what they call undemocratic actions. The party vowed to contest the Nandigram by-election vigorously. They aim to defeat the BJP in…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

‘Wanted to turn Bengal into Bangladesh’: Giriraj Singh attacks Mamata Banerjee ahead of bypolls

Union Minister Giriraj Singh attacked Mamata Banerjee's administration for crime and extortion in West Bengal. He claimed the ruling regime wanted to turn Bengal into Bangladesh, which is a serious allegation. Singh also called Rahul Gandhi a robot with a polluted mind for his election manipulation claims. He reminded the…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

West Bengal needs 7.25% annual growth to achieve 5X economy by 2047: ORF report

A report details West Bengal's path to a fivefold economy by 2047. It identifies growth gaps and proposes six pillars for development. The state budget aligns with productivity and capital formation goals. Investment incentives and single window clearance aim to boost realization. Infrastructure and federal alignment are key steps for…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

PM Modi’s jhalmuri stop: Bengal seller marks PM’s birthday by serving larger portions

A jhalmuri seller in Jhargram celebrated Prime Minister Modi's birthday. He served larger portions of the popular Bengali snack to his customers. This gesture marked the memorable visit of the Prime Minister to his stall. Photographs from the Prime Minister's visit were displayed and shared widely. The interaction had previously…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal events

Mahua Moitra has written to the UN Special Rapporteur alleging discrimination against Muslim officers. Senior Muslim IAS and IPS officers were reportedly excluded from official events. These exclusions occurred during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent visits to West Bengal. Moitra cited specific instances involving prominent officers and alleged religious…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

How El Nino helped Delhi get more rain while Haryana and Punjab faced deficits

Delhi experienced a monsoon surplus, defying regional deficits this season. Shifting low-pressure systems from the Bay of Bengal influenced this unusual rainfall pattern. Westerly disturbances, persisting longer due to climate change, also contributed to the capital's bounty. These systems interacted, intensifying rains over Delhi-NCR and nearby areas. However, Haryana and…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

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Times Life · Sep 17

Vishwakarma Puja and the Tool Maintenance Habit Every Indian Home Keeps Ignoring

The god of tools had a maintenance scheduleVishwakarma Puja falls on the last day of Bhadra, and in factories, garages, construction sites, and printing presses across Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, workers stop everything. Machines are cleaned. Tools are arranged. Flowers are offered. The ritual is precise: no machine runs on…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Bengal assembly passes Bill enabling inter-university transfer of teaching, non-teaching staffers

The West Bengal Assembly approved a bill allowing staff transfers between state universities. This new legislation empowers the government to move teaching and non-teaching employees as needed. Experienced professors will be sent to newly established institutions to guide their development. The bill aims to balance university autonomy with government accountability.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Land grab probe: Custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee's PA needed, WB tells SC

The West Bengal government seeks custodial interrogation of Sumit Roy in a land grab case. Huge cash deposits were made by Roy into a bank account, the state informed the court. Roy has been evasive during the ongoing investigation, according to the Solicitor General. The Supreme Court directed the probe…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Bageshwar Baba faces police complaint in Kolkata over remarks on Bengali identity and food habits

A Congress leader filed a police complaint against Dhirendra Shastri for his remarks. Shastri's comments on Bengali identity and food practices have caused controversy. He questioned the consumption of non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja celebrations. West Bengal BJP leaders and ministers stated meat and fish are part of Bengali culture.…

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The Economic Times · Sep 8

Bengal BJP minister backs non-veg during Durga Puja, pushes back against Bageshwar Baba

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh stated non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja is not controversial. He referenced Bageshwar Baba's appeal for vegetarianism, noting saints advocate for health. Ghosh defended Bengal's tradition of consuming goat meat as prasad. He criticized past governments for dictating people's food choices. The minister also questioned government…

Times Life · Sep 8

Why Inter-Regional Marriages in India Break Over Food, Language, and Whose Mother Stays

The first fight is never about what it seems to be aboutYou married across a regional line, Bengal to Karnataka, Punjab to Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra to Odisha, and for the first year, the differences felt like texture. His fish curry tasted nothing like yours, and that was fine, even interesting.…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

BCCI hands Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav 2-year ban for age fraud, CAB crackdown on 62 cricketers

The BCCI has banned Bengal leg-spinner Rohit Yadav for two years for allegedly misrepresenting his age. The action comes weeks after he was selected for India’s Under-19 squad for the upcoming Australia series.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Bengali Hindu landlord’s Rs 1.89-crore rental income faced tax dispute over HUF status: Why ITAT Delhi gave relief

Bengali Hindulandlord earns Rs 1.89 crore rental income in Delhi, reports it in his HUF’sITR; Income Tax dept rejects it on the ground that Dayabhaga Hindu can’t have an HUF, landlord wins case in ITAT Delhi

The Economic Times · Sep 3

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Janmashtami 2026 date and time: September 4 or 5? Check when Krishna Janmostsav will be celebrated in Bengal, Vrindavan, Gujarat and other cities in India

Janmashtami 2026 date in India: Krishna Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated onSeptember 4, not September 5. The confusion arises because the midnight birth celebration continues into September 5. Mathura, Vrindavan, Bengal and Gujarat will observe Janmashtami on September 4, while Vrindavan's Nandotsav and many Dahi Handi celebrations follow on September…

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