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West Bengal is a state in the eastern portion of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal, along with a population of over 91 million inhabitants within an area of 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi) as of 2011. The population estimate as of 2023 is 102,552,787. West Bengal is the fourth-most populous and thirteenth-largest state by area in India, as well as the eighth-most populous country subdivision of the world. As a part of the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Sikkim and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata, the third-largest metropolis, and seventh largest city by population in India. West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, the coastal Sundarbans and the Bay of Bengal. The state's main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with the Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.
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BJP announces Ram temple construction in Bengal amid row over TMC MLA's Babri Masjid remarksThe BJP announced the construction of a Ram Temple in West Bengal to mark the Ayodhya Ram Temple's one-year anniversary. This follows a TMC MLA's remark about the Babri Masjid's reconstruction.IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC grants prospective bail to ex-WB minister Partha in teachers' jobs 'scam'The Supreme Court granted prospective bail to former Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a teacher recruitment scam money laundering case, starting February 1st. The court balanced the accused's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Every rapist deserves nothing less than capital punishment, says Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published | |
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh granted bail by Sealdah Court due to...The Sealdah Court in West Bengal granted bail on Friday to former officer-in-charge of Tala Police Station, Abhijit Mondal, and ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr. Sandip Ghosh, in the rape and..DNA - Published | |
'Grateful': Didi thanks netas for backing her bid to helm INDIAWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed thanks to the INDIA bloc for their support while inspecting a Jagannath temple complex in Digha. She wished the coalition well and announced the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Grateful': Mamata Banerjee's first reaction on INDIA bloc leaders backing her for leadership role in allianceWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the..DNA - Published | |
Opposition leaders back West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee as INDIA bloc head, TMC MP says alliance is...The Rajya Sabha MP also said Banerjee's ability to defeat the BJP electorally has spurred many leaders to express a desire to see her in a larger leadership role.DNA - Published | |
SC to WB: Expedite nod for prosecution of RGK ex-principalThe CBI awaits sanction from the West Bengal government to prosecute two former R G Kar Medical College & Hospital officials in a financial irregularities case linked to the August rape-murder of a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Congress opposition will not....': RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA BlocWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had, on December 6, expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the INDIA bloc, signalling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given the opportunity.DNA - Published |
Deploy paramilitary forces for WB co-operative bank polls: SCThe Supreme Court ordered central forces deployment for the December 31 Contai Cooperative Bank elections in West Bengal's Nandigram, following allegations of electoral roll irregularities and polling..IndiaTimes - Published | Can't give reservation based on religion: SCThe Supreme Court is hearing the Bengal government's challenge against a Calcutta High Court decision quashing OBC status for 77 communities, mainly Muslim. The state argued the reservation was based..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will we have lollipop?': Mamata Banerjee hits out at Bangladeshi politicians over 'legitimate right' on Indian territories remarkWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged calm amidst provocative remarks from Bangladeshi politicians claiming rights over Indian territories. She emphasized unity and condemned attacks on..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata bid to project self as INDIA chief 'mere posturing': CongressWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer to lead the INDIA alliance has been met with silence from the Congress party. Congress sources suggest Banerjee's statement is viewed as political..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata Banerjee says ready to lead INDIA bloc. Is opposition open to rejig?Following setbacks in Haryana and Maharashtra state elections, cracks have appeared in the INDIA opposition bloc. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to lead the alliance, even from..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Alliance succumbed under weight of Rahul': BJP reacts to Mamata’s offer to lead INDIA blocBJP's Tarun Chugh criticizes the INDIA bloc, citing internal power struggles and the burden of Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Mamata Banerjee expresses willingness to lead the alliance if needed,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Want her to be major partner, will soon talk to her': Shiv Sena(UBT) after Mamata offers to lead INDIA blocMamata Banerjee's willingness to lead the INDIA bloc sparked mixed reactions. While Shiv Sena (UBT) expressed support, Congress questioned her national standing. BJP highlighted the internal discord,..IndiaTimes - Published | Rift in INDIA bloc? 'If they can’t run the show, what can I do?' asks Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to lead the INDIA opposition bloc if called upon, amidst internal disagreements. TMC MPs advocated for her leadership, citing her..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gait analysis' leads to arrest of 7-month-old's rapist in BengalKolkata police arrested a 34-year-old man for the rape of a seven-month-old infant. Using CCTV footage and gait analysis focusing on the suspect's limp, police tracked him to a Jhargram resort. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 2,200 companies moved out of Bengal in 5 years, Rajya Sabha toldOver 2,200 companies, including 39 listed entities, shifted their registered offices from West Bengal in the last five years, according to a junior minister's parliamentary response. TMC criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published |
On face of it, you are corrupt, SC tells former TMC ministerThe Supreme Court criticized former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee's bail plea in a teacher recruitment scam money laundering case. The court questioned granting bail to a minister involved in..IndiaTimes - Published | No discrimination, MGNREGS funds to Bengal stopped due to non-compliance: Shivraj ChouhanUnion Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the stalled MGNREGS funds for West Bengal, stating that the Centre isn't discriminating but has withheld funds since March 2022 due to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeeping in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi's interventionWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged the Centre to address the situation in Bangladesh by seeking UN intervention. She proposed deploying peacekeeping forces and offering shelter to persecuted..IndiaTimes - Published | 4 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants arrested in West Bengal's NadiaIndiaTimes - Published |
At least five dead, 15 injured after bus falls into gorge near West Bengal-Sikkim borderAt least five people have died and 15 others are injured after a bus fell into a 150-foot-deep gorge near the West Bengal-Sikkim border. The accident happened around 3 pm near the Rangpo border. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Will back Centre on Bangladesh, says Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns any violence linked to religion and expresses her sorrow over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. She urges the Centre to resolve the issue through dialogue..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rights of Muslims will be snatched': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls Waqf bill 'anti-secular'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as "anti-secular" and detrimental to Muslim rights during the West Bengal Assembly session. She condemned the lack of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'How long can we keep him?: Supreme Court questions ED's low conviction rate in Partha Chatterjee caseThe Supreme Court questioned the Enforcement Directorate's low conviction rate in money laundering cases during a bail hearing for former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee. Chatterjee, arrested in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Priest Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested in Bangladesh: BJP holds protest in Bengal, ISKCON demands justice - top developmentsBJP leaders, spearheaded by Suvendu Adhikari, protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Kolkata over the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. They demanded his release, alleging..IndiaTimes - Published | Parents of deceased RG Kar doctor visit Bengal Assembly, meet LoP Suvendu to demand justiceGrieving parents of a female doctor, raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, met with West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, seeking justice. Adhikari..IndiaTimes - Published |
Need to scale up ‘skill hubs’ to boost jobs prospect: West BengalIndiaTimes - Published | Assembly bypolls in 15 states: BJP, allies bag over half the seats, TMC sweeps West BengalIndiaTimes - Published |
West Bengal bypoll: TMC wins all 6 seats, RG Kar case makes no dentIndiaTimes - Published | Bypoll election results 2024: Constituency-wise full winners list and key highlightsRecent by-elections saw significant victories for the ruling BJP and its allies. The BJP dominated in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, while also sweeping Bihar alongside its NDA partners...IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC domination in West Bengal continuesIndiaTimes - Published | Calcutta HC asks West Bengal cops to 'take over' mosque after 1 killed in clashesIndiaTimes - Published |
ED searches 17 Jharkhand, Bengal sites in Bangladeshi infiltration caseThe Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at 17 locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal in connection with an illegal Bangladeshi infiltration case. The agency has seized fake Aadhaars, forged..IndiaTimes - Published | SC orders SIT for crimes against Tamil Nadu, West Bengal womenThe Supreme Court halted a Madras High Court order to transfer the investigation of a 10-year-old girl's repeated sexual assault to the CBI. Expressing concern over the police's handling of the case,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Delays serve to benefit BJP': TMC slams EC for late appointment on grievance hearingThe Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expressed disappointment over the Election Commission of India's (ECI) delayed response to their complaints regarding alleged misconduct by central forces and BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | West Bengal: 3 coaches of Shalimar Secunderabad Express derail near Nalpur stationAccording to South Eastern Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), no casualties have been reported so far.DNA - Published |
What if India followed US election system: What would 2014, 2019 and 2024 results look like?Imagine if India, with its diverse and populous states, adopted a similar Electoral College system for its general elections. How would key states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal,..IndiaTimes - Published | RG Kar rape-murder case: Supreme Court declines to shift trial outside West BengalThe Supreme Court has decided to keep the trial of a Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case within West Bengal. The court stated that the trial court judge has the authority to request further..IndiaTimes - Published |
If you want Rs 3k Annapurna dole, fill up BJP form: Minister in West BengalUnion minister Sukanta Majumdar urged BJP workers to encourage women to become BJP members by promising them benefits under the Annapurna Yojana if the party comes to power in Bengal. This statement..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: SC to hear RG Kar case today, junior docs to decide on 'cease work' resumptionJunior medics from various government hospitals in West Bengal, along with members of the public, participated in torch rallies across the city on Sunday, demanding justice for the murdered doctor.DNA - Published |
More trouble for ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh, Bengal medical body now...Sandip Ghosh has been removed from the list of Registered Medical Practitioners maintained by the WBMC.DNA - Published | Will withdraw duty-hour curbs on women, WB says after SC rapThe Supreme Court took issue with a West Bengal health department advisory suggesting that women doctors work only 12-hour shifts and avoid night duties after a woman doctor's rape-murder. The court..IndiaTimes - Published |
