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......

Mamata Banerjee faces angry protests during Oxford address

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her governance model does not allow discrimination and she prioritises the welfare of all sections of society. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister......

Kolkata rape-murder: Sorry, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed her grief and solidarity with the family of a trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical......

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......

No 51% FDI in retail in West Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday the state government will not allow implementation of 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in retail sector in the state. "We will not......

JSW breaks ground for 1,600 Mw power plant in West Bengal

The $24 billion JSW Group on Monday kicked off a 1,600 megawatt (Mw) power plant at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal — a project that had been waiting in the wings for......

Why the Left lost West Bengal

The practitioners of all that Karl Marx had professed were vouching for the principles of Adam Smith by beating up farmers to forcibly acquire land for industrialists. "I may be late but I am the......

What is Mamata Banerjee's real problem?

The single factor that can help West Bengal to tackle its debt crisis is private investment.The core gripe that Mamata Banerjee has against the Centre, which might explain her disenchantment......

'We hadn't mentioned Mamata Banerjee'

Addressing reports of cuts proposed by the Censor Board in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, Alia Bhatt said the makers have made some 'minor' changes. The Central Board of Film Certification had......

Why Salman Is Jealous Of Mamata Banerjee

IMAGE: Salman Khan, Shatrughan Sinha and Sonakshi Sinha with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Photograph: ANI Photo Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 29th Kolkata......

'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......

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,......

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......

SEE: Mamata Didi gets special gift from Messi

IMAGE: Mamata Banerjee received a signed jersey from Lionel Messi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mamata Banerjee/X West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is a known football enthusiast. ......

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......