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Sharmishta Panoli Row: Wajahat Khan Qadri, the Man Who Filed Case Against Influencer, Arrested in Kolkata

Law Students · Kolkata

Sharmishta Panoli Row: Wajahat Khan Qadri, the Man Who Filed Case Against Influencer, Arrested in Kolkata

54% Right coverage: 13 sources

Despite the police serving Khan three notices at his Garden Reach residence and directing him to appear for questioning, he remained on the run until his arrest.See the Story

West Bengal Assembly Commends Armed Forces Amid Political Turmoil

Mamata Banerjee · Kolkata

West Bengal Assembly Commends Armed Forces Amid Political Turmoil

57% Right coverage: 7 sources

The West Bengal Assembly passed a resolution applauding the Indian armed forces for precision strikes on terror hubs while a political feud erupted between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The debate centered around the omission of 'Operation Sindoor' and criticisms of the BJP-led Centre's handling of national security issues.See the Story

Clashes in Bengal’s Rabindra Nagar Leaves Several Police Personnel Injured, Vehicles Vandalised

Clashes in Bengal’s Rabindra Nagar Leaves Several Police Personnel Injured, Vehicles Vandalised

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Several police personnel sustained injuries while trying to control the situation. A number of police vehicles were also set on fire by the mob, which was seen pelting stones at the police See the Story

Abishek, Sandeep star as Kolkata Tigers cruise to 36-run win

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Abishek, Sandeep star as Kolkata Tigers cruise to 36-run winKolkata · Kolkata See the Story

Not Abhishek’s only Mamata’s Photos on Trinamool Martyrs’ Day Rally

Coverage: 2 sources

Abhishek Banerjee opts out, citing absence from 1993 movement; leadership seeks to contain infighting in Birbhum ahead of rallyMamata Banerjee · Kolkata See the Story

BJP cries ‘appeasement’ as Mamata Banerjee unveils new OBC list

This comes after the Calcutta HC struck down the previous list saying religion appears to have been the sole criterion. KOLKATA: With the West Bengal Assembly elections due in about eight months, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government led by Mamata Banerjee has moved swiftly to consolidate its core Muslim vote bank by unveiling a new list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). This comes after the Calcutta High Court struck down the previous list, o…Mamata Banerjee · Kolkata Read Article

Bengal: BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay hospitalised

Kolkata: BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay was admitted to a private hospital here on Saturday after he complained of uneasiness, an official of the medical establishment said. Gangopadhyay (63), a former judge of the Calcutta High Court, was undergoing treatment at the CCU of the hospital, he said, adding his condition is stable. "He felt some uneasiness and was admitted to the hospital today. Tests are being conducted to evaluate his condition. He i…BJP · Kolkata Read Article

Sundeep Bhutoria Nominated to the Board of Victoria Memorial Hall by Ministry of Culture PNN Digital

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 14: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has nominated prominent Kolkata-based cultural personality, author and philanthropist, Sundeep Bhutoria, to the Board of Trustees of the Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) for a three-year term. “Victoria Memorial Hall is embedded in Bengal’s psyche as an icon of art, architecture, and culture. I am proud to associate with a glorious heritage symbol for Bengal and th…Kolkata · Kolkata Read Article

Operation Sindoor and the Battle for Bengal: Modi vs Mamata in Early 2026 Poll Push

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

With nearly a year to go for the West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invocation of nationalism through Operation Sindoor and Mamata Banerjee’s fiery rebuttal have jumpstarted an intense political contest, setting the stage for a polarised and high-stakes campaign.Narendra Modi · Kolkata Read Article

Row over Tulsi Plant Leads to Communal Violence Near Kolkata, 40 Arrested

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Five officers of the West Bengal police were injured and 40 persons arrested in a communal violence that occurred on June 11 in the Rabindranagar region of South 24 Parganas district. The altercations further spread into neighbouring Nadiyal. “A total of 40 people have been arrested so far in seven cases registered over the incident. None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared,” claimed the police. The clash reportedly started o…Kolkata · Kolkata See the Story

Swarnava Sinha joins Sun Bangla as senior producer

In a significant move that could reshape Bengali non-fiction entertainment, Swarnava Sinha (Payel) has been appointed as Senior Producer – Non-Fiction at Sun Bangla. Her return marks a dynamic comeback to content creation, following an impactful strategic stint with Star Jalsha where she played a key role in crafting brand narratives across both fiction and […]Kolkata · Kolkata Read Article

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