West Bengal

India 2026 monsoon rainfall intensifies across regions

360 clusters · 322 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Odisha hit by heavy rainfall as low-pressure system moves over Bay of Bengal

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

India Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India warns against IBC misuse

In August 2026, a conclave titled ‘IBC @ Crossroads: A Decade of Evolution, The Road Ahead’ was held in Kolkata to review ten years of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Organized with support from the Insolvency

CJP expands pressure-group campaigns and school audits

17 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Student protests over exam leaks spark debate in India

The youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues to operate as a pressure group, utilizing satire and the cockroach symbol to demand institutional accountability. Following the resignation of Education Minister Dharm

Political unrest at Jadavpur University

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Suvendu Adhikari leads protest march at Jadavpur University

West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari has initiated a political campaign targeting what he describes as anti-national elements at Jadavpur University. Adhikari initially issued warnings against student factions and left-wi

BJP campaigns for Narendra Modi’s public service milestone

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: BJP to launch month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan for PM Modi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated a series of strategic campaigns to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, spanning his tenure from Chief Minister of Gujarat to his current role

Monsoon weather patterns in India

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Delhi-NCR weather forecast predicts rain and temperature drop

In early September, the weather pattern shifted. The IMD predicted overcast skies and various spells of rain for Delhi, including moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Forecasts indicated an 84% c

Bangladesh monsoon rain warnings

5 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bangladesh weather: Low pressure expected in Bay of Bengal

In late July, Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department warned of squally winds up to 60 km/h and heavy to very heavy rain across ten divisions, including Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chattogram, and issued level-1 alerts for

West Bengal Durga Puja administration and guidelines

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: West Bengal CM announces new Durga Puja guidelines and events

In preparation for the Durga Puja festival, the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced several new policies and cultural initiatives. Early reports indicated that a pandal in Kolkata

Religious violence against Christians in West Bengal

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: West Bengal Christians implement safeguards following religious attacks

Throughout August and into early September 2026, West Bengal has experienced a series of attacks and disruptions targeting Christian gatherings and prayer meetings. Reported incidents include the forceful removal of a co

Financial crime investigations in India

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nadimul Haque: ED raids 7 locations in money laundering probe

Law enforcement agencies in India have conducted significant operations targeting alleged money laundering and financial irregularities. In West Bengal, police seized assets valued at approximately Rs 220 crore belongin

Dengue fever outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates, straining hospitals

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

Landslides and disruptions in Sikkim

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Landslide partially blocks Teesta and Chyakoong rivers in Sikkim

In August, heavy rainfall caused debris to block National Highway 10 at Bardang in Sikkim, disrupting essential connectivity between the state and West Bengal. Road clearance teams were deployed to restore the transport

India's 2027 digital census expands and faces scrutiny

20 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: India advances Census 2027 enumeration in four states

The 2027 Census, now fully digital, has expanded its scope and methodology. The government has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase, notably including caste enumeration for all communities for the f

Fire and structural incidents across India

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Baghpat expressway accident kills several pilgrims

Multiple fire incidents have been reported across various regions in India, involving diverse causes and locations. In mid-August, a fire at the Aayakar Bhavan Income Tax Office in Mumbai required the evacuation of the

West Bengal educational curriculum reforms

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: West Bengal to include Mookerjee and Pranabananda in school curriculum

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has initiated a series of educational reforms aimed at expanding the historical and cultural content within the state curriculum. In August, the Chief Minister announced plans

Legal developments regarding Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata TMC

4 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kolkata court grants status quo order for AITC Camac Street office

Political tensions involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee have escalated into legal proceedings following a series of confrontations in Kolkata. Following allegations of a “well-planned attack” on the TM

Delhi-NCR monsoon rains and air quality trends

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India: Monsoon rains impact regions as Delhi prepares for BRICS Summit

Delhi has seen improvements in air quality driven by both government initiatives and weather patterns. In early August, the Delhi government reported 137 clean-air days, surpassing previous years. Environment Minister Ma

India NEET-UG 2026: MCC Round 2 schedule and state updates

21 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results expected August 31

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the Round 1 seat allotment results for the NEET-UG 2026 All India Quota, AIIMS, JIPMER, and various central and deemed universities. Candidates participating in this r

West Bengal political leadership transition

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Mamata Banerjee faces FIR over alleged violation of Calcutta High Court rally orders

Political tensions in West Bengal have intensified following a shift in state leadership. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari recently issued tributes to the victims of the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings, describing the event

Human trafficking at the India-Nepal border

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: SSB foils human trafficking attempt at India-Nepal border

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has intercepted multiple human trafficking attempts along the India-Nepal border in the West Bengal region. In an initial incident at the New Bridge in Panitanki, Siliguri, authorities inte

Religious festival preparations in West Bengal and Assam

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Traditional festivals and idol-making crafts continue in West Bengal and Assam

Preparations for traditional religious festivals, including Durga Puja and Jagaddhatri Puja, are underway in West Bengal and Assam. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has issued calls to organizers in West Bengal to maint

West Bengal Trinamool Congress internal crisis

153 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Mamata Banerjee vows TMC's return to West Bengal power

The internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified as legal and political disputes over party control continue. In late July 2026, Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission to conclude its inquir

Ongoing search operations for missing fishermen in India

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Andhra Pradesh fishermen return home after 25 days missing at sea

Search operations continue across Indian waters for multiple groups of missing fishermen. In Kerala, a multi-agency search involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, coastal police, and the Marine Enforcement Wing has enter

West Bengal police and disaster management reforms

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: West Bengal CM announces police strengthening measures

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has initiated several measures to reorganize and strengthen the state’s emergency response and police capabilities. Initially, Adhikari announced the formation of ‘Arjun Bahin

India intelligence and investigation expansion in West बंगाल

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: West Bengal explores AI for urban infrastructure and civic services

The Indian Union Home Ministry approved the establishment of approximately 40 permanent Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) offices in West Bengal’s border districts adjacent to Bangladesh. This initiative involves acqu

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 107; 1.37 million affected

37 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Assam floods cause 107 deaths and affect 1.37 million people

Monsoon floods in Assam have caused at least 107 deaths and affected approximately 1.37 million people across 10 districts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports that flooding has impacted 456 villages an

India Supreme Court monitors West Bengal voter appeal backl

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court orders ECI to expedite West Bengal voter appeals

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that removal from electoral rolls does not strip individuals of welfare entitlements or citizenship, legal scrutiny has shifted toward the massive backlog of appeals regarding the Spe

West Bengal Trinamool Congress legal investigations

124 clusters · 347 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Abhishek Banerjee granted protection from arrest in three cases by Calcutta High Court

Legal challenges involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee expanded in August 2026. A court in Krishnanagar ordered a police investigation into allegations that Banerjee and 29 others, including local T

Indian entrance exam seat allotment processes

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: India entrance exam seat allotment results announced for JEECUP and AP EAMCET

In August 2026, various educational entrance examination authorities across India began releasing seat allotment results and managing registration windows for the upcoming academic session. In Odisha and West Bengal, au

Legal disputes involving Mahua Moitra

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: TMC rebel MPs receive Lok Sabha notices over disqualification pleas

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra is involved in multiple legal disputes in West Bengal. On August 19, a court in Krishnanagar issued an arrest warrant against Moitra following her failure to appear regarding allegation