In West Bengal’s electoral chessboard, governments are rarely made in the hills of North Bengal or the forested region of Jangalmahal. Power is usually decided in the crowded plains of South Bengal, where elections are won less by momentum and more by mathematics.

KOLKATA, India — Sunrisers Hyderabad notched a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday to become the first team this Indian Premier League season to successfully defend a total.

Amid chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Jai Shri Ram' and the BJP's West Bengal poll slogan 'Paltano darkar, tai BJP sarkar', the roadshow started from B K Pal Avenue and ended at Khanna crossing via So

While BJP candidates from central Kolkata constituencies — Manicktala, Chowringhee, Jorasanko, Entally and Kashipur — had campaigned earlier in the day using smaller vehicles, the Bhabanipur gathering in south Kolkata appeared to draw largely local residents. Kolkata Police maintained a visible but low-key presence, with no Central forces deployed.

A sharp fall after roll revision has sparked debate ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, with TMC, BJP, Congress and CPI(M) contesting as parties question deletions and weigh impact on pollin

The Enforcement Directorate searched residences in Anandapur and Alipore as it investigates alleged land grabbing, fraud and suspected financial links.

West Bengal's upcoming elections hinge on the twin districts of North and South 24 Parganas. These areas, along with Kolkata and Howrah, form a critical battleground. The ruling TMC aims to retain its stronghold,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Kolkata’s historic Thanthania Kalibari, a 300-year-old temple known for its non-vegetarian prasad tradition, ahead of his roadshow. The visit comes amid a heated political debate in West Bengal over food ...