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Mamata demands Modi's apology over 'Bankim da' remark

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has insulted novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling him......

Mamata questions curbs on 'Jai Hind' and 'Vande Mataram' in Parl

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed concern over reports that MPs were allegedly being restricted from saying 'Jai Hind' and 'Vande Mataram' inside Parliament, and asked whether......

You can't fight and defeat me: Mamata warns BJP over chopper row

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being involved in sabotage in the cancellation of her helicopter ride to Bongaon, warning the opposition......

Relief for Mamata govt as HC reinstates 32K primary teachers

A division bench of the Calcutta high court on Wednesday set aside a single bench order that annulled appointments of 32,000 primary school teachers in West Bengal, observing that "a group of......

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rallies, counter-rallies, and fiery speeches from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her chief critic, Suvendu Adhikari, escalated the state's already hyper-charged political atmosphere......

Welfare over sops for industry: Mamata digs in ahead of polls

'The chief minister believes that the poorest of the poor have the first right on government resources.' IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Photograph: ANI Photo Mamata Banerjee's......

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

New lower GST rates kicked in from Monday, resulting in a slashing of prices of as many as 375 items ranging from toothpaste and shampoo to cars and television sets, a move seen as an attempt to......

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.' IMAGE: A scene from The Bengal Files. After The Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri turns his......

Ek Chatur Naar: Not Chatur At All

The only saving grace is the title score by Amar Mohile, which injects some energy into this otherwise pointless attempt at a dark revenge drama, observes Divya Nair. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... no, that's......

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anuparna Roy/Instagram Anuparna Roy, who received the Best Director award......

Sobhita's Life Lately

Urvashi takes a trip to Cannes... Aahana goes for a swim... Mamata goes to Dublin... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sobhita Dhulipala/Instagram Sobhita Dhulipala share details about her 'Life lately'.......

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

The Kolkata police on Saturday stopped the trailer launch of The Bengal Files, based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, its director Vivek Agnihotri claimed. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been......

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

'Who was supposed to be the ICC president today? None other than Sourav Ganguly. He may not have become one now, but I strongly believe that one day he definitely will' IMAGE: Jay Shah's elevation......

Kolkata marks hockey centenary with India's largest stadium

Beighton Cup to throw open '22,000-seat' hockey stadium in Salt Lake IMAGE: Built at an estimated cost of Rs 20-crore, the state-of-the-art facility located inside the Salt Lake Stadium complex,......

'Future India captain': Ganguly's big praise for Richa

We'll one day say 'Richa - India captain': wishes Ganguly as Bengal celebrates its only Cup winner IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee felicitates Richa Ghosh, who is from West......

WC champion Richa Ghosh appointed WB DSP

IMAGE: Richa Ghosh celebrates with the ICC Women's World Cup. Photograph: Richa Ghosh/X The Government of West Bengal announced the appointment of the Indian wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh as......

PM Modi hails 'spectacular win' by India's women's team

IMAGE: Leaders hail India’s historic Women’s World Cup win. Photograph: BCCI Women/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the congratulatory messages, lauding the team’s spirit and performance.......