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TMC said, The family felt so threatened that they fled the village and came to Kalighat to seek shelter from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Tribal family joins TMC after Amit Shah's visit, BJP cries foul play

The tribal family of four were handed over Trinamool flags by TMC leader and former minister Madan Mitra and Rajya Sabha...

29 Jun 2018 8:46 PM IST

BJP president Amit Shah addressed a rally in memory of 3 slain party workers at Balarampur in Purulia on Thursday. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

BJP workers' sacrifice will change Bengal, Amit Shah on Panchayat...

Addressing a rally in West Bengal, BJP chief Amit Shah calls for the ouster of Mamata Banerjee government.

28 Jun 2018 6:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) national president Amit Shah

50 pc of LS seats without fail: Amit Shah sets 2019 target for West...

On a 2-day visit to West Bengal, BJP chief outlined party's plans for 2019 and ruled out any understanding with TMC.

27 Jun 2018 7:23 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathis letter also mentioned that he had never said anything to Banerjee which could have humiliated or insulted or threatened Mamata Banerjee (Photo: File | PTI)

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi terms Emergency as 'darkest...

Keshari Nath Tripathi recounted how educational institutions run by the RSS and other organisations were targeted.

26 Jun 2018 9:13 PM IST

The government on Monday said it will still want to see if IndiGo bids for Air India.

Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight returns to Kolkata after crack in...

The flight, with 168 passengers, made its way back to the Kolkata International Airport, a little over 15 minutes after...

24 Jun 2018 9:20 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

China hits back at Mamata Banerjee, says was 'working hard' for her...

Chinese Consulate General said China had been in touch with Indian embassy in Beijing when WB CM cancelled her visit.

22 Jun 2018 8:38 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Assembly in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

No confirmation on political meetings, Mamata Banerjee cancels China...

Mamata was to visit China leading a delegation of industrialists from West Bengal to explore investment possibilities.

22 Jun 2018 5:49 PM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

GST will lead to 100 per cent growth in warehousing, says report

The focus would shift on efficiency rather than tax saving through smaller warehouses.

22 Jun 2018 3:45 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

BJP militant organisation, dividing people along religious lines:...

Mamata Banerjee also alleged that BJP is manipulating EVMs to increase its vote share in West Bengal.

21 Jun 2018 6:35 PM IST

Argentina fans wave the countrys flag as a support for the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. (Photo: PTI)

Kheer-made ground, Sandesh dipped in flag colours: Kolkata abuzz with...

A prominent confectioner has set up a giant football stadium with eight to 10kg of 'sandesh' at one of the stores.

21 Jun 2018 12:02 PM IST

The deceased was going on his motorcycle when his step brother Vikas, brandishing pistols in both hands, opened fire at him. (Photo: Representational Image)

Bengal girl mistakenly shoots mother with pistol

Police said the pistol was given to her by the mother thinking it to be a toy.

18 Jun 2018 4:59 PM IST

The 18-foot python that weighed 40 kgs started wriggling, twisting and turning around the forest rangers neck. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Bengal forest ranger almost strangled while clicking selfie...

People started screaming and running as the python started to choke the forest ranger, its coils gripping his throat...

18 Jun 2018 4:36 PM IST