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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.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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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.…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Mahua Moitra moves SC over alleged midnight eviction from Nadia circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court regarding her eviction from a circuit house. District administration officials allegedly forced her to leave the state-owned property late at night. This incident occurred in her constituency, Krishnanagar, despite a prior protective court order. Moitra had also sought intervention from the Lok…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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Three months into opposition in Bengal: TMC split tests Mamata - survive, reinvent or fade

The TMC faces a significant crisis after its electoral defeat and loss of government power. Mamata Banerjee must now rebuild a party fractured by internal dissent and external challenges. A rebel faction and breakaway MPs have created competing power centers within the political landscape. The party's organizational structure, assets, and…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

West Bengal govt seeks custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee's aide in land-grabbing case

West Bengal government informed the Supreme Court that Sumit Roy is not cooperating with the probe. The court had previously stayed Roy's arrest in the Salboni land-grabbing case. Roy's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Calcutta High Court earlier this month. The state government requested the withdrawal of protection…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

If sitting CM commits an offence, can CBI investigate it? ED asks Supreme Court to decide

The Enforcement Directorate urged the Supreme Court to decide CBI's power to investigate a sitting chief minister. This plea arose from an alleged obstruction during a search of a political consultancy firm. The court heard arguments regarding the transfer of investigation to the CBI. The Solicitor General requested a decision…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves privilege notice over late-night order to vacate WB circuit house

Mahua Moitra filed a privilege notice against three West Bengal officials. She alleged a serious breach of protocol and contemptuous conduct occurred. Officials asked her to vacate a circuit house late at night on August 14. Moitra stated this was part of a larger effort to impede her duties. She…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC challenging freezing of his bank account

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee approached the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent relief. His personal bank account was allegedly frozen without proper procedure by a private bank. Banerjee plans to travel abroad soon for medical treatment with Supreme Court permission. Justice Krishna Rao will hear the matter on Wednesday after…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Mamata Banerjee assures support to CJP volunteer after father’s death

Mamata Banerjee spoke to a Cockroach Janta Party volunteer whose father died. She assured the bereaved family of her party's full support. The volunteer had documented school deficiencies as part of a campaign. Armed men allegedly attacked him and his father after his refusal. Police arrested eight people while the…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

TMC paid Rs 160 crore to aviation firm, related entities for jet and helicopter: ED

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Rs 160 crore transferred from TMC accounts to an aviation firm. This probe includes Rs 82.96 crore routed to a new entity and aircraft purchases. The agency is examining an Rs 88.5 crore interest-free security deposit paid by the party. The Supreme Court declined to…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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MarketBeat · Aug 16

The Metals Company’s Big Bet Now Comes Down to a License

The Metals Company faces a licensing delay to October, but analysts remain optimistic as revenue could begin in late 2027 amid growing US national security interest in deep-sea mining.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee says ex-deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee faced immense mental pressure in final days

Former West Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee was found dead in his party office. Mamata Banerjee expressed distress, citing immense mental and emotional pressure on him. She stated he was repeatedly maligned and falsely accused despite his public service. Political parties are now seeking a thorough investigation into the circumstances…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Ashis Banerjee, former Bengal Dy Speaker, found hanging at TMC office

Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a party office. A purported suicide note was recovered from the office near his residence. Police have sent his body for post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause. Banerjee represented Rampurhat in the state Assembly for many years. Investigations…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order; Oppn MPs rally behind her

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking intervention after she was asked to vacate a circuit house late at night amid protests outside. She raised concerns about the safety and dignity of women parliamentarians.

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The Economic Times · Aug 15

TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims Nadia administration ordered her to vacate circuit house

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged that Nadia district authorities asked her to vacate a state-owned circuit house late at night despite initially allotting her a room. She refused to leave and claimed a crowd gathered outside shouting slogans to intimidate her.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh remanded to police custody in extortion case

Nirmal Ghosh, a former Trinamool Congress chief whip, found himself behind bars in Odisha due to an extortion case. A Barrackpore court has ordered his police custody for eight days. Simultaneously, he secured bail in a separate matter relating to a rushed cremation of a doctor. With accusations of extortion…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

RG Kar victim's 'hurried cremation': Mob attacks arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, aide

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob outside a police station. He was arrested in connection with the hurried cremation of a doctor. Another accused, Sanjib Mukherjee, also faced similar public anger. Police are seeking a 14-day remand for the two arrested leaders. The third accused, Somnath…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari hails arrest of ex-TMC MLA in RG Kar ‘cremation scam’

West Bengal Chief Minister praised police for arresting two individuals in the RG Kar doctor's cremation scam. Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was apprehended from Odisha in connection with the case. The Chief Minister also addressed comments made by BJP MP Ananta Maharaj regarding national icons. He stated that Maharaj…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

TMC to move Supreme Court against rebel Lok Sabha MPs; disqualification petitions to be filed in 7-10 days

The Trinamool Congress is gearing up to submit disqualification petitions targeted at rebel Lok Sabha MPs who have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Following a political upheaval since June, the party has advocated for action. In response, the Speaker has allotted distinct seating for the dissenting…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny: Sources

The government is considering sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties, including Congress and TMC, have demanded the bill's withdrawal. Other parties suggest sending the bill for further scrutiny by a joint committee. The proposed legislation aims to tighten government oversight on foreign funding for…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with HC order denying interim relief to TMC against ED freezing accounts

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Calcutta High Court decision. This order denied interim relief to the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction. The Enforcement Directorate had frozen three party bank accounts as part of a probe. The apex court found the high court's order to be balanced. The main…

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