Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction challenges prohibitory orders on July 21 rally venue in Calcutta HC

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:44 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction on Monday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court challenging the advisory from Kolkata Police imposing prohibitory orders for 60 days in front of CESC House near busy Esplanade Crossing, which is the traditional venue of the party’s annual Martyrs’ Day event.

‘Nothing left for Kejriwal in politics’: BJP leader on AAP chief's religious remarks

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday launched a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that the former Delhi Chief Minister has lost political credibility and only turns to religious issues when elections approach.

Former Trinamool MLA's son arrested in lottery scam in Bengal's North 24 Parganas

IANS | July 13, 2026 12:27 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Tirthankar Ghosh, the defeated Trinamool Congress candidate from Panihati Assembly constituency in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal in the recently concluded election, was arrested on Monday on charges of involvement in various anti-social activities, such as alleged lottery scam, extortion and threatening people with firearms.

Bengal govt mulls amendments to Urban Land Ceiling Act to spur private investment

IANS | July 13, 2026 12:10 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) After initiating changes to its land acquisition framework to attract private investment, the West Bengal government is now considering amendments to the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (ULCRA), to improve land availability for industrial and infrastructure projects.

CAG on Maha govt-aided hostels: Lack of essential infra; identifies ghost units, flouting of guidelines

IANS | July 13, 2026 11:23 AM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) A comprehensive physical inspection and audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) over the past two years has exposed severe mismanagement, lack of basic amenities, and financial misappropriation across government-run and aided student hostels in Maharashtra.

Govt invites citizens to participate in interactive events, Citizen's Pledge to honour CRPF on its 88th Raising Day

IANS | July 13, 2026 11:02 AM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) As part of the 88th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the government has called upon citizens to participate in a range of interactive activities aimed at paying tribute to the force's personnel for their exceptional courage, unwavering dedication and selfless service to the nation.

Anyone guilty in Ram Mandir donation case must not be spared, says Paramhansa Acharya

IANS | July 13, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donations to the Ram Temple, Tapaswi Chhawni Jagadguru Paramhansa Acharya on Monday said that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing in connection with the temple should face strict action, while cautioning that any investigation should not be influenced by political considerations.

JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' visits UP; Anurag Thakur says gathering nationwide feedback

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:53 AM

Lucknow, July 13 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday said that the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' legislation is consulting political parties and government officials across the country to gather suggestions before finalising its report on simultaneous elections.

Bengal's new anti-social activities prevention law comes into force

IANS | July 13, 2026 9:39 AM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act, 2026, a law to prevent corruption, anti-social and rowdy activities in the state, has come into force after midnight on Monday.

SC to hear PILs over alleged financial irregularities in Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust today

IANS | July 13, 2026 6:28 AM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged financial irregularities in the management of donations and offerings received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya.

Politics

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction challenges prohibitory orders on July 21 rally venue in Calcutta HC

‘Nothing left for Kejriwal in politics’: BJP leader on AAP chief's religious remarks

Former Trinamool MLA's son arrested in lottery scam in Bengal's North 24 Parganas

Bengal govt mulls amendments to Urban Land Ceiling Act to spur private investment

CAG on Maha govt-aided hostels: Lack of essential infra; identifies ghost units, flouting of guidelines

Govt invites citizens to participate in interactive events, Citizen's Pledge to honour CRPF on its 88th Raising Day

Anyone guilty in Ram Mandir donation case must not be spared, says Paramhansa Acharya

JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' visits UP; Anurag Thakur says gathering nationwide feedback

Bengal's new anti-social activities prevention law comes into force

SC to hear PILs over alleged financial irregularities in Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust today

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