West Bengal

A large statue of Lionel Messi being dismantled and removed from a street in Kolkata by construction workers and cranes.

Messi statue removed as Kolkata changes under BJP rule

June 14, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi was taken down from a Kolkata intersection on June 1 as the new BJP government removed symbols linked to the previous Trinamool Congress regime.

West Bengal Chief Minister vows to bring Uniform Civil Code and anti-Love Jihad laws

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the government will introduce strict laws against Love Jihad and table the Uniform Civil Code bill in the assembly on Monday.

West Bengal government partners with ISKCON for school meals

June 24, 2026 Reported by AI

The West Bengal government has engaged ISKCON to provide midday meals in Kolkata schools, drawing criticism from opposition parties over the exclusion of eggs.

Politics

Rebel TMC MPs to meet Speaker Om Birla for recognition

Politics

TMC loyalists issue ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee over Abhishek

Asia

West Bengal signs MoU to join Ayushman Bharat scheme

20 TMC MPs rebel, claim support for NDA in letter to Speaker

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have written to the Speaker seeking a separate group and announcing support for the NDA. Mahua Moitra criticised Yusuf Pathan.

Trinamool Congress reshuffles leadership amid rebellions

June 05, 2026 Reported by AI

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee announced a major organisational overhaul on Friday, retaining Abhishek Banerjee as national general secretary while appointing two joint secretaries to assist him.

Strict animal slaughter law enforcement hits Bengal khatal owners

Strict enforcement of the 1950 animal slaughter law has created a financial crisis for khatal owners in Sankrail, West Bengal. Traditional sales of unproductive cattle ahead of Bakrid have stopped, prompting buyers to demand refunds of advance payments.