When West Bengal ‘encountered’ a shot of Uttar Pradesh

The Baruipur encounter marks the first major police shooting of an accused under West Bengal's new BJP government, killing the main suspect in a minor's rape and murder case

'We voted for change, not this': Kolkata's hawkers fight for survival amid BJP govt's eviction drive

Kolkata hawker eviction drive by the new BJP government leaves thousands of vendors near Sealdah station and across the state facing the loss of their decades-old livelihoods

Mamata Banerjee slap, TMC-BJP clashes: How Baruipur protest rally turned violent

The Mamata camp also noted that it would approach the Calcutta HC with a contempt petition, alleging that 41 of its workers were brutally assaulted

‘Divine justice’ or ‘UP 2.0’? Political storm erupts in Bengal between TMC and BJP | Baruipur gang-rape murder case

The death of Prabhas Mondol, the prime accused in the gang-rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl, has triggered a significant political clash, with the ruling BJP defending it as "divine justice" while the opposition TMC labels it as the beginning of "UP 2.0" in the state

West Bengal horror: Three arrested in 12-year-old girl's rape and murder

Three people have been arrested in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, as CM Suvendu Adhikari reviewed the investigation and assured the victim's family of justice

Baruipur murder: Autopsy report makes major revelations as rape, drowning case takes political turn

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari will visit the family of the deceased on July 7, a day after former CM Mamata Banerjee

How BJP's first budget aims to revive West Bengal's economy

The BJP government has ambitious plans to revive Bengal’s industry, but it will need to overcome decades of inertia

‘We will invite Tata back’: Tapas Roy, Bengal industries minister

There will not be lawlessness, syndicate raj and extortion, Roy said

‘What we need to do is daunting, yet exciting’: Swapan Dasgupta, Bengal finance minister

We have focused on infrastructure in the districts outside Kolkata, Dasgupta said

Suvendu Adhikari’s UCC push: Is this the change West Bengal needs?

There were two bills tabled in the West Bengal Assembly on June 29, alongside which CM Suvendu Adhikari mentioned the UCC being tabled in August

Will Mamata lose TMC symbol? Ritabrata Banerjee meets ECI to stake claim

The Mamata Banerjee-led faction has questioned the move and alleged that the EC is working on the behest of Shah

Trams to make a comeback to Kolkata streets in a big way

Kolkata is set to reintroduce its iconic trams, a beloved heritage transport system reminiscent of the British rule era. College Street is also undergoing a revamp to become a vehicle-free zone, similar to Oxford Street

TMC’s Martyrs’ Day rally in trouble? Police issues 60-day ban on rallies at Victoria House

Big blow to Trinamool Congress as West Bengal Police issues 60-day ban on processions at rally location

West Bengal likely to implement Uniform Civil Code in August, assembly passes twin OBC bills and public safety act

The high-level committee led by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai will draft finer details of the UCC. This panel will submit its recommendations within four weeks and the UCC bill will be tabled in the assembly in August based on those recommendations

'This is going to be his last such…': CM Suvendu Adhikari takes fight to MLA Humayun Kabir

The BJP government will establish the rule of law in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told the Assembly

World MSME Day: Industry leaders hopeful as BJP govt promises incentives for sector under Bengal Budget 2026

On World MSME Day on June 27, MSME owners spoke to THE WEEK about the importance of their role in helping bigger businesses flourish

Taratala tragedy: BJP's Mazdoor Cell seeks FIR against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim, 2 ex-councillors

The BJMC has sought that an FIR be filed against Hakim and others for alleged 'illegal and unsafe' constructions in Kolkata, with respect to the warehouse collapse in Taratala

The Viksit Bangla dream is everybody’s dream

West Bengal's economic revival is the core mission of the new BJP government, which aims to reverse decades of industrial decline with a new pro-industry budget and investor-friendly policies

West Bengal set to table Uniform Civil Code Bill: Here's what the proposed law could change

To pass the bill, BJP will need the support of a majority of MLAs present and voting, which is more than 50 per cent

Suvendu Adhikari government to blacklist architect, designer of Taratala warehouse

The toll in the Taratala warehouse collapse in south Kolkata rose to 15 on Friday

Taratala warehouse collapse: Death toll rises to 11, search operations continue as more people feared trapped

‘You turned the City of Joy into a City of Death’: Suvendu Adhikari’s sharp attack on TMC over Taratala warehouse collapse

Adhikari announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of those killed in the tragedy

West Bengal warehouse collapse: What has new BJP govt done differently to tackle Taratala tragedy?

A compensation package for the injured and families of the deceased will be announced by CM Suvendu Adhikari in the West Bengal Assembly on June 25

Under-construction warehouse shed collapses in Kolkata, several trapped | SEE PICS

A Kolkata Police official said 10 people have so far been rescued and taken to the nearest hospital

Bengal budget: Suvendu Adhikari government looks to create roadmap for economic development

The budget focused on women empowerment, health and welfare of the poor including farmers, apart from job creation and industry development