Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 opened across India with elaborate pandals and temple gatherings, many of which incorporated contemporary political and social motifs. Kolkata’s installations notably highlighted Bengal’s current political developments alongside traditional devotion.
Indian Railways' Eastern Railway announced ten special trains to manage the surge of passengers during Durga Puja in West Bengal, while EMU services will be adjusted to facilitate the transport of idols for immersion. The measures aim to ease travel congestion and support safe idol immersion rituals.
Since the self-styled godman’s diktat over non-veg food during Durga Pujas, Bengal has seen many heated political and social debates over the issue
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The Enforcement Directorate searched 18 premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his daughter and MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, while Meta launched its Muse AI assistant in the United States amid safety concerns. Additional developments included a Delhi police gunfight, fire‑safety shutdowns of hotels in Kolkata, and the commencement of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections.
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Senior BJP leaders from West Bengal, including Samik Bhattacharya, are opposed to taking NCPI on board for the Kolkata or Howrah municipal corporation elections, as it could create fresh confusion among grassroots-level workers
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says an FIR has been registered against the teacher for ‘hurting religious sentiments’ and ‘humiliating’ the student. Such things ‘will not be allowed in Bengal’, he says
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A midnight arrest in Kolkata has opened a disturbing trail of job promises, fake IDs, hospital papers and a kidney rate chart. Read to know more.
The corridor will connect major cities, tourist sites and major markets across Bihar. New links will also connect it to highways serving Delhi, Kolkata, Ranchi and Varanasi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said the state government is working on refunds for around 33,000 fans affected by the chaotic Lionel Messi event at Kolkata's Yuva Bharati Stadium.
Two FIRs were filed against Abhishek Banerjee.
The court had ordered the event to be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The rally, however, went beyond 3 p.m., as the former Chief Minister could not finish her speech in time
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.
According to Choudhury, Ghosh works in Kolkata and regularly travels to Guwahati.
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Kolkata Police has filed a suo motu case against Mamata Banerjee over alleged violations of a Calcutta High Court order during a TMCP rally, while the TMC chief accused the BJP government of police atrocities and electoral manipulation.
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