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Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh was forcibly removed and suspended from the West Bengal Assembly after disrupting proceedings over allegations that Mamata Banerjee loyalists were being systematically excluded from the speakers’ list. The confrontation highlighted deepening factional divides within the party as Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari intervened to limit Ghosh’s suspension
Activists from the US-based group ‘Hindus for Human Rights’ staged solidarity demonstrations in New York and San Jose, alongside rallies in London and Dublin, supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk. Protesters called for Indian government accountability and fairness for students as Wangchuk remains hospitalized following weeks of fasting over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
A day after hitting fresh July highs, Indian equities hit…
24th April | Kolkata The first phase of the 2026 Assembly elections witnessed a remarkable…
In the most anticipated showdown of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces a fierce challenge from her former ally turned rival, Suvendu Adhikari, in her home bastion of Bhabanipur. While the TMC holds a psychological edge following the defection of the lone BJP councilor from Ward 73, Adhikari is banking on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, which saw over 44,000 names deleted or flagged for discrepancy. With the BJP having narrowed the TMC’s lead to just 8,297 votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the saffron camp is eyeing a historic upset. However, Banerjee—the “girl next door” who won by over 58,000 votes in 2021—has launched an intimate, three-pronged campaign to reaffirm her bond with the constituency’s diverse Hindu, Sikh, and Gujarati communities before the crucial April 29 vote
23rd April | kolkata Polling for the 2026 Assembly elections commenced on a strong note…
The first chapter of the 2026 Bengal elections has ended with a stunning voter turnout. Despite isolated incidents of stone-pelting and clashes with security forces, nearly 90% of electors made their voices heard. As PM Modi predicts a “mandate for change” and Mamata Banerjee claims an early victory, the stage is now set for an even more intense second phase of voting next week.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge following controversial remarks made during the final leg of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. In a press conference in Chennai on April 21, 2026, Kharge allegedly referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist” while criticizing the AIADMK-BJP alliance. Following a formal complaint by a high-level BJP delegation including Nirmala Sitharaman, the ECI flagged the statement as a prima facie violation of the Model Code of Conduct regarding decency in political discourse. While Kharge has since clarified that he meant the Prime Minister was “terrorizing” political opponents through central agencies, the poll body has demanded a formal explanation as the state heads into a high-stakes voting phase.
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, direct air connectivity between New Delhi and Beijing has officially resumed after a nearly six-year hiatus. The service, spearheaded by Air China on April 21, 2026, marks the end of a suspension that began during the 2020 pandemic and was prolonged by the Galwan Valley border standoff. Officials view this restoration as a critical confidence-building measure, facilitating easier travel for students and business professionals while signaling a stabilization of ties between the two Asian giants. While analysts remain cautious regarding unresolved border issues, the reopening of these flight paths—following a series of high-level diplomatic engagements in late 2025—represents a significant “thaw” in one of the world’s most complex bilateral relationships.
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