স্পিকারের নোটিসে টিমসি দলের ১০ জন বিধায়ককে ৭ দিনের মধ্যে নোটিসের জবাব দিতে হবে। রিতবরত বানার্জীসহ সংশ্লিষ্ট সদস্যরা সময়সীমা বাড়ানোর আবেদন করবেন কিনা তা নজরে রাখা হচ্ছে। নোটিসের প্রতি তাদের প্রতিক্রিয়া কী হবে, সেই নিয়ে আলোচনা চলছে। জাতীয় নির্বাচন কমিশনের চিহ্ন সংক্রান্ত সিদ্ধান্তের পর তৃণমূলের দুই শিবিরের মধ্যে পরিস্থিতি কীভাবে বদলাবে, তা নিয়ে আগ্রহ বাড়ছে।
India has voiced its disapproval of Pakistan’s recent decision to offer a reward for the capture of Masood Azhar, the mastermind behind several major attacks. Azhar is still wanted by Indian authorities for the 2001 Parliament strike, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the 2016 Pathankot airbase assault and the 2019 Pulwama bombing. The Indian response highlights the continued threat posed by the militant leader and underlines the country’s commitment to counter‑terrorism efforts.
The West Bengal government has unveiled plans to overhaul its industrial land framework, introducing new policies in response to the BHAVYA movement. The initiative aims to streamline land allocation and address concerns raised by local stakeholders. Details on specific reforms and timelines remain pending, but officials emphasize a commitment to improving the industrial land environment across the state.
The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Suvendur, is preparing a new industrial policy that highlights land acquisition as a key component. The draft aims to streamline processes for acquiring land for industrial projects, potentially easing investment and development in the state. Details on timelines, incentives and regulatory changes are still pending release.
In a recent statement, West Bengal political leader Suvendu Adhikari said that following the Uniform Civil Code debate, the state government is looking to introduce new legislation aimed at regulating conversions and land sales. The proposed laws are intended to address concerns about the protection of property rights and the integrity of religious conversion processes in the state. The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the Uniform Civil Code and its implications for West Bengal.
At Jadavpur University, the chief of a newly formed inquiry panel declined to take up the post after opposition from an RSS‑affiliated group triggered a clash on campus. The incident has drawn attention to the growing friction between university officials and political organisations, raising questions about the independence of academic bodies in West Bengal.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari publicly rebuked CPI(M) book stalls, urging them to concentrate on Durga Puja rather than a festival referred to as ‘Sharodotsav’. The remarks were made in a brief statement, highlighting the CM’s stance on cultural priorities during the festival season. The comment came as part of a broader dialogue on political messaging in the city.
The newly appointed Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court has spoken about his modest background, noting that he comes from a family without a legal tradition. In a recent statement, the jurist highlighted how his upbringing has shaped his perspective on the judiciary. The remarks underscore the diversity of pathways that lead to India’s highest courts and offer a glimpse into the personal journey of the current head of the Calcutta bench.
During a recent discussion on banning meat in temples during Puja, the Congress party echoed the Trinamool Congress’s criticism of outsiders. The opposition highlighted the same narrative TMC has used to target non‑locals in its political messaging, prompting TMC officials to accuse Congress of copying its approach.
A property owner on Camac Street in Kolkata has alleged that Abhishek Banerjee’s office is occupying the premises without permission. The owner reportedly claims the office was set up without a valid lease or other legal basis. No further details about the legal status or dates of occupation have been made public at this time. The dispute has drawn attention from local media and residents in the area.
The RSS magazine has issued a caution to the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding potential alliances and the issue of party members defecting. The advisory underscores the need for the party to carefully evaluate its coalition choices and manage internal loyalty. While the specific concerns were not elaborated in public statements, the warning highlights the broader strategic challenges the BJP faces in the state.
Bihar Chief Minister has allocated ₹579 crore for flood relief as the central team, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to visit the state on September 16. The move aims to support affected communities and streamline aid distribution before the delegation arrives.
The three major regional parties – the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Shiv Sena and Janata Dal (United) – have publicly supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Their backing comes as the government seeks to solidify consensus across all states governed by the National Democratic Alliance. The move underscores the coalition’s unified stance on the UCC issue, a key policy point for the Modi administration.
Senior Congress figures, including Sachin Pilot and Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, were detained by police during a demonstration targeting State Minister Harpal Cheema. The protest was organized to demand an impartial investigation into the death of a local villager. Security personnel deployed water cannons to disperse the assembled party workers before taking key political leaders into custody.
পশ্চিমবঙ্গের উপনির্বাচনকে ঘিরে রাজনৈতিক উত্তেজনা বেড়েছে, যখন নন্দীগ্রাম-রেজিনগর অঞ্চলে একজন প্রার্থীর ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে। যদিও প্রার্থীর নাম ও রাজনৈতিক দল প্রকাশ করা হয়নি, খবরটি স্থানীয় ভোটারদের মধ্যে বড় আগ্রহ সৃষ্টি করেছে। নির্বাচন তারিখ নির্ধারিত হয়েছে এবং এই অঞ্চলের ফলাফল রাজ্য নীতিতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রভাব ফেলতে পারে।
Former West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has accused a group called the 'Bhaipo gang' of financing the murder of his aide. The allegation was made during a press briefing in Kolkata, where Adhikari claimed the gang had connections to rival political factions. Police investigators are already probing the aide’s death, but no official link to the alleged gang has been established. The accusation adds to the political tension between Adhikari’s party and the ruling government.
Tamil Nadu’s opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticised the current TVK‑led government for attempting to halt the work of a high‑level committee on Union‑State relations. The committee, set up during the previous DMK administration under M.K. Stalin, is now stalled as research scholars report they cannot continue their duties. The opposition says the present government’s actions have effectively paralysed the committee’s second report, hindering inter‑governmental dialogue.
Newly released Tamil Nadu Assembly minutes show that former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) during the national Emergency. The evidence comes from diary excerpts of late MP Chittibabu, who was imprisoned at the time. Former CM M. Karunanidhi inserted these passages into the official record to document the political repression of opposition leaders. The disclosure offers fresh insight into the political climate of 1975‑77 and Stalin’s early resistance activities.
দুই কেন্দ্রে উপনির্বাচনের মনোনয়ন জমা দেওয়ার শেষ দিন ১৬ সেপ্টেম্বর। ইতিমধ্যে তৃণমূল, কংগ্রেস ও বাম দলের প্রার্থী তালিকা জমা হয়েছে। আজ বিজেপি দলের পক্ষ থেকে নন্দীগ্রামের উপনির্বাচনের প্রার্থী হিশেবে হাসি রানি রথের নাম ঘোষণা করা হবে, যিনি প্রয়াত মুখ্যমন্ত্রী চন্দ্রনাথের মা। তাঁর নামে পোস্টারও ইতিমধ্যে বেরিয়েছে।
হাওড়া স্টেশনের নাম পরিবর্তনের জন্য হিন্দুমহাসভার রাজ্য সভাপতি ড. চন্দ্রচূড় গোস্বামী নেতৃত্বে দিল্লি সফর করেছেন। হিন্দুমহাসভার রাজ্য কমিটির সদস্যরা একটি ডেপুটেশন জমা দিয়েছেন, যেখানে তারা প্রধানমন্ত্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদী এবং রেলমন্ত্রী অশ্বিনী বৈষ্ণবকে স্টেশনের নাম বদলানোর অনুরোধ করেছেন। পশ্চিমবঙ্গ শাখা এই দাবিকে সমর্থন করে এবং রেলপথ বিভাগে আবেদন করেছে। বর্তমানে এই আবেদনটি কীভাবে অগ্রসর হবে তা নজরে রাখা হচ্ছে।
রাজস্থানের সাম্প্রতিক পৌরসভা ও পুরসভা নির্বাচনে সিপিএম নোখা নগরপালিকায় জয়লাভ করেছে, যদিও বিক্ষিপ্ত ফলাফল দেখা গেছে। বীরবাজি সত্ত্বেও বিজেপি রাজ্যব্যাপী ৪,১৭৯ আসন জিতে বড় পুরসভাগুলিতে যেমন জয়পুর, কোটা, ভিলওয়ারা ও উদয়পুরে জয় পেয়েছে। সিপিএমের জয় সত্ত্বেও, রাজ্যজুড়ে বিজেপির সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠতা অব্যাহত রয়েছে।
ক্রীড়া জগতে পরিচিত রিঙ্কু এখন রাজনীতিবিষয়ক একটি বড় পদক্ষেপ নিতে চলেছেন। তিনি সমাজবাদী পার্টির সংসদ সদস্যের সঙ্গে বিবাহের পরিকল্পনা করছেন, যদিও বিবাহের সঠিক তারিখ এখনও ঘোষণা করা হয়নি। এই সংবাদটি স্থানীয় মিডিয়ার নজর কেড়েছে, কারণ রিঙ্কু দীর্ঘদিন ধরে ক্রিকেটের মাঠে তার দক্ষতা দিয়ে দর্শকদের মুগ্ধ করেছেন।
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বিধানসভায় ডেপুটি স্পিকারের পদে এখনো কোনো প্রার্থী নির্বাচন হয়নি, ফলে পদের শূন্যতা রয়ে গেছে। ২০২৩ সালের নির্বাচনের পর থেকে এই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ পদটি খালি থাকায় সংসদীয় কার্যক্রমে প্রভাব পড়ছে। ১লা ডিসেম্বর পর্যন্ত কোনো পদবী ঘোষণা করা হয়নি, যদিও বিভিন্ন দলের মধ্যে আলোচনা চলছে। এই পরিস্থিতি বিধানসভা ও কংগ্রেসের মধ্যে উত্তেজনা বাড়াচ্ছে। এমন অবস্থায় সরকারী ও বিরোধী দল উভয়ই সমাধানের পথ খুঁজছে।
Marathi activist Jarange Patil has departed for Mumbai, where he plans to join a protest on September 16 demanding reservation for the Maratha community. The demonstration will be the third of its kind in the city over the past three years. Police authorities denied the protestors a permit to hold the event.
In a recent joint military exercise, India and the United States have commenced Yudh Abhyas, a drill aimed at enhancing battlefield technology and interoperability. Troops from both nations are training with drones and autonomous systems to improve surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The exercise underscores the growing emphasis on modern warfare technologies in Indo‑US defense cooperation.
On the day before the deadline for filing nominations in the upcoming West Bengal by‑elections, Rabiul of the All India Trinamool Congress is the sole candidate to have submitted his papers using the party’s twin‑flower emblem. The move underscores the TMC’s cautious entry into the contest, as other parties have yet to file their nominations. Election officials in the state will verify the submissions before the formal deadline tomorrow.
Public intellectuals play a pivotal role in contemporary India, challenging rising authoritarian trends, safeguarding democratic norms, and countering the criminalisation of dissent. By critically examining social, political and economic matters, they provide reasoned perspectives that stimulate public debate and protect civil liberties. Their influence is increasingly vital as democratic institutions face erosion and state power expands. Their work underscores the necessity of intellectual freedom for a healthy democracy.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will begin a 30‑day Seva Sankalp initiative on September 17, aimed at celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25th anniversary in office. The campaign will involve voluntary service activities across the country, with local chapters in West Bengal expected to participate. The program seeks to encourage citizens to contribute to community welfare and highlight the party’s developmental agenda. Organizers hope the effort will boost grassroots engagement and showcase Modi’s governance record.
In a divorce case, the Karnataka High Court cautioned a husband and wife not to speak ill of each other in front of their children, emphasizing that parental responsibilities persist even after dissolution of marriage. The court’s order highlights the impact of parental conduct on minors and underscores the need for respectful co‑parenting.
