
Rain Expected to Bring Heatwave Relief to Bangladesh, North Bengal
Bangladesh and North Bengal continue to experience a severe heatwave, with meteorological offices forecasting rain from Sunday or next week to bring relief.
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Bangladesh and North Bengal continue to experience a severe heatwave, with meteorological offices forecasting rain from Sunday or next week to bring relief.

A ground report from North Bengal explores how voters are reacting to the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) promises, such as 'Lakshmir Bhandar,' and claims of a ban on non-vegetarian food, ahead of upcoming elections. The article questions whether these issues will sway women voters.

Amit Shah has released the BJP's Sankalpa Patra (manifesto) for the upcoming Bengal polls, outlining proposals such as Rs 3,000 monthly assistance for women and the establishment of new AIIMS and IIT institutions in North Bengal.

The election campaign in key North Bengal seats is heavily focused on issues of development and law and order, with the BJP fielding incumbent candidates Sankar Ghosh and Sikha Chatterjee.

An opinion piece analyzes the political difficulties faced by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) in North Bengal, highlighting their performance in the 2021 assembly elections.

An orange alert has been issued for north Bengal districts and a yellow alert for south Bengal districts, indicating potential severe weather conditions.
A 19-year-old psychology student has accused two men, including a friend, of drugging and gang-raping her at a party in a villa in north Bengaluru.
Three men in luxury cars allegedly assaulted and briefly abducted a toll plaza employee near Bengaluru after refusing to pay the toll fee, claiming connections to a local MLA.

A political figure named Shah has made two key promises in North Bengal: to resolve Gorkha issues without bifurcating Bengal and to include the Rajbanshi language in the Eighth Schedule.


The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North Bengal region starting from Friday.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for North Bengal, predicting heavy rain and hailstorms in the region.
Light rain is forecast for North Bengal next week, with an IMD yellow alert for three districts, while Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season at 34.3°C, seven degrees above normal.

A 19-year-old college student was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted by two men at a private villa in Bengaluru. The incident took place on Valentine's Day at a party the woman was invited to.

Millions of voters participated in state elections across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with both regions reporting exceptionally high turnouts despite challenging conditions. These elections are seen as a significant test for the Modi alliance and feature high-stakes battles for key political figures.


The BJP is intensifying its campaign in West Bengal with plans for a major rally by Prime Minister Modi and the unveiling of a vision document designed to counter the TMC's welfare promises.

An analysis delves into the political strategies and community dynamics, including Gorkhas, Minorities, and Rajbanshis, that will shape North Bengal's high-stakes 2026 election contest.
A train derailment in Santahar has caused significant disruption to the crucial Dhaka–North Bengal rail link, affecting transportation and logistics.

Amazon has opened its new office in North Bengaluru, which is now the company's second-largest office in Asia.
