Author: Sushmita Jana
In a significant development in the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case, the Calcutta High Court has permitted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to re-interrogate the sole convict, Sanjay Roy. The decision was delivered by a division bench, which observed that the accused “may know more” about the crime and that further questioning could help uncover additional facts.
In a dramatic development, the Bombay High Court’s Goa bench on April 8, 2026, cancelled the Ponda Assembly by-election just hours before voting was scheduled to begin. The decision has sparked political controversy and raised questions about the timing of the Election Commission’s notification.
Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a major revision of the electoral rolls, removing more than 91 lakh names across the state. The move is part of an effort to ensure a clean and accurate voter database before polling begins.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, arrived in New Delhi on April 7 for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will launch the party’s election campaign in West Bengal today from Cooch Behar.
A former Subedar Major of the Indian Army who had served in key military engagements is gearing up for another battle – to prove his eligibility as a Bengal voter.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun a new round of talks in Beijing, China, aiming to reduce rising tensions and restore peace along their shared border.
The war between Iran, Israel, and the United States isbecoming more intense, with no clear end in sight. After a recent speech by Donald Trump, Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel, showing that tensions are still very high.
Malda: Tensions escalated in the Mothabari area of Malda district ahead of the upcoming West Bengal elections, as protests broke out over voter list revisions.
A visit to the hospital turned fatal for a 40-year-old man who died after being trapped in a malfunctioning lift at RG Kar Medical College. As his family alleges a total lack of immediate assistance and maintenance, the incident has triggered fierce protests and a fresh debate over the crumbling infrastructure of government healthcare facilities.