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Congress Leader and Son Murdered in West Bengal, Three Arrested
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+2ndtvvanguard-ng14d ago5 sources

Congress Leader and Son Murdered in West Bengal, Three Arrested

A Congress leader and his lawyer son were shot and hacked to death near their residence in West Bengal, leading to the arrest of three individuals, including a TMC panchayat leader. The incident has sparked condemnation and raised questions about political violence.

Mamata Banerjee's Car Attacked with Stones and Shoes During Protest
WorldTimes of India21d ago

Mamata Banerjee's Car Attacked with Stones and Shoes During Protest

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's car was reportedly attacked with stones and shoes during a protest while she was visiting a TMC worker's home. TMC MPs have alleged that the incident was an 'attempt to murder' orchestrated on the Chief Minister's orders.

NCPI Recognition by EC Sparks Opposition Walkout
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

NCPI Recognition by EC Sparks Opposition Walkout

The recognition of the NCPI by the Election Commission has led to an opposition walkout, with Sudip Bandyopadhyay defending the decision. Rijiju questioned the opposition's objection to the NCPI seeking recognition.

Abhishek Banerjee Dares TMC Rebels to Return, Offers Resignation
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

Abhishek Banerjee Dares TMC Rebels to Return, Offers Resignation

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has challenged party rebels to return to Mamata Banerjee, stating he would resign from all party posts within an hour if they did. This dare comes amidst ongoing internal party dissent.

Madan Mitra Dismisses ED Summons Link to TMC Exit
Worldhindustan-times1mo ago

Madan Mitra Dismisses ED Summons Link to TMC Exit

Indian politician Madan Mitra denied any connection between his move to a 'rebel camp' within the assembly and the Enforcement Directorate summons issued to his family, stating he had only changed his room.

TMC Rebel Suggests Ousting Abhishek Banerjee to Reunite Party
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

TMC Rebel Suggests Ousting Abhishek Banerjee to Reunite Party

Rabindranath Ghosh, a rebel leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has proposed that the party supremo take a firm stand against her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, suggesting his temporary removal could bring back leaders who have distanced themselves from the party.

Three Former Trinamool MPs Join BJP in West Bengal
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

Three Former Trinamool MPs Join BJP in West Bengal

Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata. This move comes after their resignations from the Rajya Sabha in June, marking a significant political shift in West Bengal.

BJP Set to Sweep Bengal Rajya Sabha Polls
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

BJP Set to Sweep Bengal Rajya Sabha Polls

The BJP is poised to win the Bengal Rajya Sabha polls as factions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have decided against contesting, securing more seats for the party which currently holds three of the 13 seats from West Bengal.

Calcutta High Court Allows Mamata-Led TMC Rally
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

Calcutta High Court Allows Mamata-Led TMC Rally

The Calcutta High Court has granted permission for the Mamata-led TMC to hold a rally on Wednesday, directing that it will start from Ballygunge Phari and end at Hazra four-point intersection.

Chandrima Bhattacharya Resigns from All TMC Posts
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

Chandrima Bhattacharya Resigns from All TMC Posts

Chandrima Bhattacharya, a close aide to Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress's West Bengal president, has resigned from all her party posts. She cited 'trust issues' and difficulties in continuing her work as reasons for her departure, dealing a significant blow to the Mamata camp.

Eggs at Center of Bengal's Mid-Day Meal Controversy
Politicshindustan-times2mo ago

Eggs at Center of Bengal's Mid-Day Meal Controversy

Eggs have become a focal point in a new controversy surrounding Bengal's mid-day meal scheme, with the issue intertwining with internal battles within the TMC party and reports of eggs being thrown at its leaders.

Lok Sabha Secretariat Issues Disqualification Notices to 20 Rebel TMC MPs
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times3d ago2 sources

Lok Sabha Secretariat Issues Disqualification Notices to 20 Rebel TMC MPs

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued formal notices to 20 Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress party regarding potential disqualification proceedings. The action follows allegations that the lawmakers defied their party's official whip during key parliamentary votes.

Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Dies by Suicide, Citing Political Hostility
PoliticsTimes of Indiandtv14d ago2 sources

Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Dies by Suicide, Citing Political Hostility

Sushil Kumar Bauri, a former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly and TMC leader, died by suicide, leaving a note that cited political hostility as a reason for his decision. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed sorrow, attributing his death to the human cost of relentless political animosity.

Shashi Tharoor Backs Mahua Moitra Amid Eviction Bid
Politicshindustan-times14d ago

Shashi Tharoor Backs Mahua Moitra Amid Eviction Bid

Shashi Tharoor has voiced support for TMC MP Mahua Moitra following a late-night eviction attempt, urging the government to provide her with security instead of demanding she vacate her official accommodation.

West Bengal CM Orders Fresh Probe into RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
Politicshindustan-timesindian-expressndtv20d ago3 sources

West Bengal CM Orders Fresh Probe into RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a fresh probe into the RG Kar rape-murder case. The investigation will also look into the cremation of the victim and has named three TMC leaders in connection with the incident.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Suspended from Lok Sabha
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express1mo ago3 sources

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Suspended from Lok Sabha

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session. The suspension follows complaints of unparliamentary language used against a woman MP and party defectors.

Mamata Banerjee Shuts Door on TMC Rebels
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

Mamata Banerjee Shuts Door on TMC Rebels

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee declared that defectors will not be readmitted to the party, asserting that there are many capable individuals to replace those who have left.

PM Modi Takes Swipe at Rahul Gandhi Ahead of Parliament Session
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+2ndtvzerohedge1mo ago5 sources

PM Modi Takes Swipe at Rahul Gandhi Ahead of Parliament Session

Ahead of the Parliament's Monsoon Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'productive' session and made a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi, referring to him as a '56-year-old young man.' The session is expected to feature intense showdowns and discussions on various agendas.

Opposition Walks Out of All-Party Meeting Over TMC Rebel Invite
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

Opposition Walks Out of All-Party Meeting Over TMC Rebel Invite

Opposition parties staged a walkout from an all-party meeting after the Centre invited rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs. The Opposition criticized the move, while the Centre defended its decision to invite everyone.

TMC's Madan Mitra Joins Rebel Camp, Mamata Banerjee Responds
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

TMC's Madan Mitra Joins Rebel Camp, Mamata Banerjee Responds

Madan Mitra of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has joined a rebel faction, prompting a strong reaction from Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee described the rebels as traitors and accused them of using Abhishek as an excuse, alleging they were seeking safety in the 'BJP's washing machine'.

ED Freezes TMC Bank Accounts in Money Laundering Probe
PoliticsFTTimes of Indiahindustan-times+1indian-express1mo ago4 sources

ED Freezes TMC Bank Accounts in Money Laundering Probe

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen three bank accounts belonging to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), containing approximately ₹440 crore, as part of a money laundering investigation. The ED alleges that the party used its funds to invest in an aviation firm to purchase a jet and a helicopter.

ED Freezes TMC's Bank Deposits Under PMLA
Businessindian-express1mo ago

ED Freezes TMC's Bank Deposits Under PMLA

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore belonging to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

TMC MP Alleges Baruipur Encounter Was 'Staged'
Worldhindustan-times1mo ago

TMC MP Alleges Baruipur Encounter Was 'Staged'

TMC MP Kirti Azad has alleged that the Baruipur encounter was 'staged' to conceal the BJP's 'internal secrets,' questioning the feasibility of an encounter with a suspect under police supervision.

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Rebels Amid TMC Defections
Politicsindian-express1mo ago

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Rebels Amid TMC Defections

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly slammed defectors, stating she ignores 'traitors' as a key aide resigned amidst a Trinamool Congress meltdown. Opposition leader Kakoli Ghosh also challenged Banerjee, demanding the release of a panel report on the 1993 firing incident.

Politicshindustan-times2mo ago

ECI to Adjudicate Rival TMC Factions in Delhi

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will summon rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to Delhi to determine which group has the rightful claim to the party's name, election symbol, and assets.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Mahua Moitra in Hate Speech Case
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times11d ago2 sources

Arrest Warrant Issued for Mahua Moitra in Hate Speech Case

A court in West Bengal has issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in connection with a hate speech case. The warrant was issued following what was described as a 'series of disobedience' by Moitra.

Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Dead at Party Office
Politicseconomic-timesTimes of Indiahindustan-times+2indian-expressndtv14d ago5 sources

Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee Found Dead at Party Office

Asish Banerjee, a former Deputy Speaker and five-time TMC MLA, was found dead by hanging at his party office in Birbhum, West Bengal. A suicide note reportedly surfaced, and the Chief Minister has vowed to investigate any possible 'threat' angle.

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv17d ago4 sources

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case

Former Trinamool Congress MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha in connection with the RG Kar rape-murder case, two years after the incident. Ghosh is accused of playing a role in the hurried cremation of the victim, allegedly to cover up the crime.

Mamata Banerjee's SUV Attacked in Halisahar
PoliticsTimes of India21d ago

Mamata Banerjee's SUV Attacked in Halisahar

Mamata Banerjee's vehicle was attacked with mud, stones, and slippers in Halisahar while she was visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker, an incident she alleges was a conspiracy by the BJP.

CAG Flags Breaches in TMC Government Insurance Scheme
Politicsindian-express1mo ago

CAG Flags Breaches in TMC Government Insurance Scheme

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified and flagged multiple breaches within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government's insurance scheme, specifically citing issues related to the empanelment of hospitals.

Calcutta High Court Halts Demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's Office
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express1mo ago3 sources

Calcutta High Court Halts Demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's Office

The Calcutta High Court has issued a stay order on the demolition drive targeting TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala office. Banerjee had previously criticized the Bengal Police, accusing them of being 'lawbreakers' and engaging in 'theft in uniform' during the demolition.

Lok Sabha Speaker Approves Merger of Rebel MPs with Shinde Camp
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Approves Merger of Rebel MPs with Shinde Camp

The Lok Sabha Speaker has approved the merger of six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, a move that the Sena (UBT) has deemed illegal and vowed to challenge. Separately, TMC rebel leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay met with Prime Minister Modi after receiving the Speaker's nod.

Indian Speaker Approves Merger of Political Factions
Worldhindustan-times1mo ago

Indian Speaker Approves Merger of Political Factions

Om Birla, the Speaker of the Indian Parliament, has approved the merger of Uddhav Thackeray's rebel faction with the Shinde Sena and TMC rebels with the NCPI, ahead of an all-party meeting and the monsoon session.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Office Demolished in West Bengal
WorldTimes of Indiaindian-expressndtv1mo ago3 sources

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Office Demolished in West Bengal

The 'illegal' office of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee was demolished in West Bengal, with police deployed to the area. This action has drawn significant attention and raised questions about political tensions in the region.

Mamata Banerjee Addresses Trinamool Congress Exodus
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

Mamata Banerjee Addresses Trinamool Congress Exodus

Mamata Banerjee has commented on the continuing exodus from the Trinamool Congress following their recent assembly poll defeat, stating that leaders under pressure are free to leave the party, as Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigned.

Indian ED Summons TMC MLA's Family in Recruitment Scam Probe
Financehindustan-times1mo ago

Indian ED Summons TMC MLA's Family in Recruitment Scam Probe

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and two sons of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra in connection with a municipal recruitment scam. The summons follow information linking family members to financial transactions under scrutiny in the case.

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes EC's Silence in 'Real' TMC Row
PoliticsTimes of India1mo ago

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes EC's Silence in 'Real' TMC Row

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission to stop granting extensions to the Ritabrata Banerjee faction, alleging that the poll body's 'stoic silence' provided the rebel group with additional leeway in the dispute over the 'real' Trinamool Congress party.

Baruipur Rape-Murder Accused Killed in Police Encounter
PoliticsYahooTimes of Indiahindustan-times+2indian-expressndtv1mo ago5 sources

Baruipur Rape-Murder Accused Killed in Police Encounter

The primary suspect in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter. The incident has drawn mixed reactions, with the victim's family welcoming it while some politicians criticized the police action.

Mamata Banerjee Assumes Role as TMC State Chief Amidst Party Infighting
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Mamata Banerjee Assumes Role as TMC State Chief Amidst Party Infighting

Mamata Banerjee has formally taken over as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) state chief following the resignation of Chandrima Bhattacharya, amidst significant infighting and desertions within the party. The BJP has criticized Banerjee, alleging she treated party members as servants and declared the TMC's demise.

NIA Arrests Ex-TMC MP's Husband in 2023 Ram Navami Violence Case
WorldTimes of India2mo ago

NIA Arrests Ex-TMC MP's Husband in 2023 Ram Navami Violence Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Shakir Ali, a Trinamool councillor and husband of former MP Aparupa Poddar, in connection with the 2023 Ram Navami violence in Rishra. Ali was detained after investigators found inconsistencies in his statements.