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WBJEE 2026 Toppers List Out: Shaswat Banerjee secures rank 1; check top 10 rank holders, pass percentage and more

WBJEE Results 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has declared the WBJEE 2026 results. Shaswat Banerjee secured the top rank in the General Merit Rank list. Over 92,000 candidates qualified for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses. Rank cards are now available online for students to download. The…

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TMC split on display in Bengal assembly as rival camps occupy separate opposition benches

Deep fissures within the TMC were evident in the West Bengal assembly. Rival factions sat separately during the budget session. This division mirrors a split in Parliament. The battle for control of the TMC has moved to the legislature. The party faces a significant internal crisis.

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Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission body

Scientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvements. Water quality is meeting bathing standards on most main stem stretches. Dissolved oxygen levels are up and pollution load is down. The river's health is improving year after…

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New BJP govt in West Bengal taking action against criminals, illegal foreigners; will end 'threat culture': Guv R N Ravi

West Bengal's new BJP government is taking firm action against anti-social elements and illegal foreigners. Governor R N Ravi stated the administration is committed to ending corruption syndicates and a 'threat culture'. The government prioritizes law and order, border security, and industrial growth. Transparent governance and zero tolerance for atrocities…

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Ex-Bengal minister Aroop Biswas appears before police in Messi event irregularities probe

Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas appeared before Bidhannagar Police. This appearance is linked to an investigation into alleged irregularities during a 2025 event featuring Lionel Messi. The case involves accusations of ticket black-marketing and extortion. Biswas has denied any wrongdoing. The event saw spectator dissatisfaction over Messi's visibility.

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Prime Minister Modi is rigging Indian democracy

India's citizens are witnessing a remarkable inversion of democracy: a government choosing its voters rather than the other way around. Even as public discontent grows across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strengthened its grip on power by manipulating the electoral process itself. The…

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France keen to deepen MSME engagement with India, say officials

France is looking to boost business ties with Indian small and medium enterprises. Key sectors identified for collaboration include healthcare, luxury retail, construction, and logistics. French officials are actively working to bring French MSMEs to India. West Bengal's strategic location and skilled workforce also present opportunities in logistics, clean energy,…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari unveils North Bengal roadmap on first Darjeeling hills visit

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled a comprehensive development plan for North Bengal. He assured residents of the Darjeeling hills that all central government welfare and development schemes will be delivered effectively. Adhikari stated his government's commitment to transparency in recruitment and inclusive growth across the region. Infrastructure,…

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West Bengal likely to unveil new industry policy with seamless land acquisition plans in June 22 budget

West Bengal's first BJP government will unveil a new industrial policy in its maiden budget on June 22, featuring seamless land acquisition, a single-window clearance, and investor incentives. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced efforts to spur industrialization, create jobs, and strengthen social welfare, including facilitating credit access for entrepreneurs and…

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TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probe

TMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's probe into the alleged municipality recruitment scam. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments, with Ghosh appearing before officials as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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West Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee aide in land scam case

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sumit Roy, a close associate of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is wanted in connection with a land scam case in Paschim Medinipur district. Police have been unable to locate him despite extensive searches. Roy has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking anticipatory…

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'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioning

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith in the system to uncover the truth. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in primary teacher recruitment. Properties worth crores have been attached. Thousands of appointments were quashed by the Supreme…

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Centre allocates Rs 8,500 crore for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced significant central government allocations for rural development schemes. He launched the 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' program to help citizens access 54 central and state welfare initiatives. The initiative aims to ensure benefits reach genuine recipients.

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The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure party

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary presence. The strategy aims to create political space outside Mamata Banerjee's control. The BJP benefits from parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West…

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TMC rebel MPs may seek separate party recognition, Speaker to decide: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive…

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"All TMC MPs, MLAs were involved in fraud": West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh

West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh has leveled serious corruption charges against the Trinamool Congress. He alleges widespread scams and the illicit sale of government jobs involving TMC MPs and MLAs. Ghosh predicts central investigative agencies will soon hold top party leaders accountable.

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WB liquor retailers allege Rs 300 crore collected as unauthorised transport charges, seek probe

West Bengal liquor traders claim over Rs 300 crore was collected from them between 2022 and 2025. They allege these are unauthorized transportation charges. The state's distributor-depot system places this cost on distributors. Retailers are demanding an inquiry by the Excise Department into the matter. This system was introduced in…

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'These were historical mistakes': Himanta Biswa Sarma on India-Bangladesh border fencing

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border has seen significant progress recently. He described past delays in fencing across states like Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Bengal as historical mistakes. Sarma emphasized that the actual implementation of the 1985 Assam Accord's border management…

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Civil society platform seeks Suvendu help to stop SBI from shifting key centres from Kolkata

A civil society group has asked West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to stop State Bank of India from moving key processing centres from Kolkata to Mumbai. The group fears job losses and a weakened banking hub status for the city. This follows earlier shifts of banking operations away from…

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West Bengal: Police search TMC MLA Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence, ED to question him on Monday

Police conducted a pre-dawn raid at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence. The operation was linked to a financial fraud investigation. Central forces assisted local police. Mamata Banerjee rushed to her nephew's house. The search lasted over four hours. This development follows recent questioning and summons from various agencies.

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ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal municipality recruitment scam. Investigators suspect bribes were paid for ineligible candidates' appointments, with cash and gold allegedly routed through middlemen to Mitra. Over 125 appointments are under…

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'They broke open the lock...': Bengal Police raid Abhishek Banerjee's residence for over 4 hours

Police conducted a pre-dawn raid at Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence. The operation, involving central forces, was linked to a case filed in Paschim Medinipur district. This development follows recent questioning of Banerjee by the West Bengal CID. The raid lasted for several hours, with police entering the premises. Banerjee alleged…

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'We will bring back Tatas in Bengal': Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, stated the BJP plans to bring the Tata Group back to the state. This comes after the Tata Motors Nano project's departure from Singur in 2008. The move aims to revive industrialisation and investment discussions in West Bengal. The BJP's commitment signals a potential…

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As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue plan

Private bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on government-run buses. To mitigate these losses, operators are advocating for a "kilometre scheme" where the state integrates private buses into its fleet, offering a fixed payment per kilometre.

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