The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to publish West Bengal lists even after the cut-off, as over 250 judges are handling nearly five million claims and objections.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the Centre never considered renaming West Bengal to 'Bangla', despite the state's repeated requests and the proposal passing Parliament three times, following Kerala's recent name change.

The Supreme Court has ordered the deployment of judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha for SIR in West Bengal, a decision hailed by both TMC and BJP.

The Union Cabinet approved Kerala's name change to Keralam. This sparked a political row. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned why her state's proposal to be renamed Bangla is pending. She accused the Centre of discrimination. The Centre's decision comes ahead of assembly elections in both states.

A collection of essays provides a comprehensive analysis of West Bengal's pressing issues, examining the political, economic, and social factors at play, highlighting both change and continuity.

A booth-level officer and another individual have been arrested in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district for allegedly murdering a man over an extramarital relationship.

Production focusing on peasant resistance garners multiple awards at West Bengal's Belghoria Film Festival

Judicial scrutiny of the voter list has commenced in West Bengal, with judges prohibited from taking leave until March 9.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to the people of West Bengal ahead of the upcoming polls, expressing concern over the state's condition and accusing the government of non-cooperation.

Roy was once regarded as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's most trusted lieutenant and the TMC's principal strategist

In West Bengal, the process of vetting Special Investigation Reports (SIRs) by judicial officers is expected to commence today, indicating a new development in the state's legal and administrative procedures.

Preparations are underway for an Ayodhya-style Ram temple with a 'Bengali' idol in West Bengal's Nadia district, with the Shri Krittibas Ram Mandir Trust announcing a symbolic Ayodhya Yatra to bring sacred soil for the temple's foundation.

Eight individuals with alleged links to Pakistan's ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist groups were apprehended in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, India, amid intelligence reports of a potential terror plot targeting Delhi's Red Fort and temples.

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya clarified that the party only opposes the open sale of beef, not all non-vegetarian food, refuting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claims.

The Supreme Court has directed cricketer Mohammad Shami to respond to his estranged wife's plea to transfer multiple cases, including a domestic violence one, from West Bengal to Delhi. The court issued notices to Shami and others, seeking their replies on the transfer petitions. This follows an earlier plea for increased maintenance for their daughter.

The Election Commission has instructed the West Bengal Police to identify sensitive areas in the state to ensure focused deployment of security forces for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Judicial work was disrupted across West Bengal as at least six courts, including two in Kolkata, were evacuated and checked following bomb threats.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Centre of being 'anti-Bengal' for not allowing a name change for her state, despite her efforts, while congratulating Kerala on its name change.

An opinion piece discusses the political strategies of the Trinamool and BJP parties in the West Bengal Polls, highlighting their efforts to gain support from the Rajbanshi and Matua communities.

India's Supreme Court has authorized the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to bring in judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to expedite the verification of voter claims during West Bengal's electoral roll revision.

Violence erupted in Bhangar, West Bengal, between supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) as ISF members prepared for a meeting.

Mukul Roy, a founding member of the Trinamool Congress and a key aide to Mamata Banerjee, passed away at the age of 71 in the early hours of February 23, 2026.

The West Bengal CM said she was "shocked and saddened" by Mr. Roy's passing and recalled that he had worked tirelessly for the Trinamool Congress since its founding, earning acceptance across all levels of the party

West Bengal BJP chief Shamik Bhattacharya has criticized the Mamata Banerjee government, calling the recent arrest of terror suspects with alleged links to Lashkar-e-Taiba a 'demographic invasion'.

BJP's campaign in Assam and West Bengal balances ethnicity issues with development, aiming to avoid alienating Muslim voters while addressing illegal immigration.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has accused the West Bengal government of stalling the SIR and failing on women's safety, while Trinamool cites NCRB crime data and development indicators.

BJP's Ananta Maharaj has fueled rumors of a potential party switch after being seen sharing a stage with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix 'Swami' for Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva on his birth anniversary. Banerjee stated this displayed cultural insensitivity, as the saint was revered as 'Thakur,' with 'Swami' being a title for his disciples. Modi had earlier paid tributes to Swami Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of acting at the behest of the BJP and claimed a BJP IT cell functionary removed 58 lakh voters in West Bengal.

The Supreme Court has permitted the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to enlist judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to accelerate the verification of 50 lakh voters in West Bengal with 'logical discrepancy' or 'unmapped' status.

The Centre's move to rename Kerala has had ripples in distant West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the government of being anti-Bengal.

The Indian Centre has raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for jute, a decision expected to boost production and farmer income in West Bengal and Assam.

The Supreme Court has instructed the Calcutta High Court to deploy more judicial officers, suggesting borrowing from neighboring Odisha and Jharkhand, for the SIR hearing.

India's Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, following an earlier order that deployed judicial officers for SIR-related work and the Election Commission's deployment of CAPF in the state.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the people of West Bengal in an open letter, expressing concern over the state's 'darkness of anarchy' and urging them to work towards a 'Viksit West Bengal' by 2026.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued an open letter to voters in West Bengal, expressing his eagerness to serve them and criticizing what he termed '6 decades of misrule' in the state.

Son's push for MK Stalin’s national role follows backing for West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to take the reins of the alliance.

A founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress, Mukul Roy was among the key organisers of the party in its early years. He was considered a close associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata

Authorities in West Bengal have arrested two individuals on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, with investigations currently underway.

Lakhs of people in the 21-40 age group are lining up across West Bengal to register for the Banglar Yuba Saathi scheme announced by the Trinamool Congress government ahead of the Assembly poll. Shrabana Chatterjee and Shiv Sahay Singh look into what this unemployment allowance means for those who do not have jobs and how they are surviving in meagrely paid contractual jobs offered by the State

Police in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have arrested eight individuals, including Bangladeshi nationals, with alleged links to terror outfits, who were reportedly planning major terror activities.

India's Union home ministry has established a second empowered committee in West Bengal to accelerate citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is projected to increase its presence in the Rajya Sabha, potentially crossing 130 seats, following biennial elections for 37 seats in March.

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty, with details linked to 'SIR' not specified.