TMC Stock: Why This Pre-Revenue Miner Is Worth Watching TMC stock remains speculative, but deep-sea mining progress, strategic partnerships, and critical mineral demand make it a stock to watch MarketBeat · May 15
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected unopposed as West Bengal assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose has been elected unopposed as the Speaker of the West Bengal assembly. He is the first legislator from North Bengal to hold this prestigious position. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed his name. The BJP holds a strong majority in the assembly. This election marks a significant moment for… The Economic Times · May 15
TMC the metals Q1 Earnings Call Highlights TMC the metals (NASDAQ:TMC) said its first-quarter 2026 update centered on accelerated execution toward commercial polymetallic nodule production, highlighted by a newly signed production agreement with offshore engineering partner Allseas. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gerard Barron said th MarketBeat · May 15
Ex-Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appears before Calcutta HC to argue post-poll violence case Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared before the Calcutta High Court to argue a case in connection with alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. The Economic Times · May 14
Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul vows 24x7 women mobility, priority action on complaints West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul pledged women's freedom to move anytime, with priority given to their police complaints. She announced CCTV monitoring in civic bodies for transparency and vowed to stop illegal toll plazas, sand extraction, and coal mining. The government will also streamline the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and address… The Economic Times · May 14
Consultants are reshaping Indian political parties - but at what cost? Political consultants are now central to Indian election campaigns. They shape strategies, choose candidates, and manage outreach. This growing influence sparks resentment among traditional party members. Recent defeats of parties using these consultants have intensified criticism. Leaders accuse consultants of 'hijacking' parties and undermining grassroots connections. This shift raises questions… The Economic Times · May 12
TMC Forges a New EV Supply Chain at the Bottom of the Sea TMC the metals company secured a landmark deal with Allseas, positioning it to launch the first commercial deep-sea nodule collection system. MarketBeat · May 12
Could Deleted Votes Have Changed 31 Bengal Seats? What happens when the number of deleted voters becomes bigger than the winning margin in an election seat? That question is now at the centre of a major political and legal debate in West Bengal after All India Trinamool Congress made explosive claims before the Supreme Court of India. The… MyLifeXP · May 12
Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment? Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections. The Economic Times · May 12
‘Someone who is TMC in the morning can become BJP by night’: Bengal’s week of violence On Monday morning, fresh reports of arson emerged from Khejuri, the second such incident in as many nights. The BJP called it an electrical fault. The TMC called it arson. The competing versions have continued to sound the same – in the days after Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as… Newslaundry · May 11
Bengal’s ‘Paribartan’: A victory built on opposition fractures BJP’s historic win in Bengal raises a question worth examining. Of the 207 seats the party won, 54 were secured by margins under 15,000 votes. Had the INDIA bloc – TMC, Congress, and Left parties – contested as a united front, the combined anti-BJP vote share (~7 percent) might have… Newslaundry · May 11
PM Modi slams 'authoritarian' TMC, claims Bengal was 'shackled' by hybrid political vices He argued that upon its formation, the TMC did not break from its Congress roots but rather "imbibed" all its negative traits and claimed that the TMC integrated the "negative habits" of the Left, likely referring to political violence and grassroots intimidation, following the end of the 34-year Marxist rule… The Economic Times · May 10
TMC suspends 3 spokespersons for over 'anti-party' remarks after poll debacle The Trinamool Congress has suspended three spokespersons for six years. This action follows alleged anti-party remarks made after the party's defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The spokespersons were accused of violating party discipline. The party issued show-cause notices to several spokespersons for comments critical of leadership and electoral… The Economic Times · May 9
Mamata Banerjee urges opposition parties to form 'joint platform' against BJP West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged all opposition parties, including Leftists and national parties, to unite against the BJP. She called for a "joint platform" to combat the saffron camp, citing alleged atrocities against TMC workers post-election. Banerjee emphasized the BJP as the primary adversary, dismissing the "enemy's… The Economic Times · May 9
The Economic Times · May 9 PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to BJP activists allegedly killed by TMC workers Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah honored BJP activists allegedly killed by the Trinamool Congress. A memorial was erected at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Their sacrifices were acknowledged as a source of strength for the party. The BJP state president claimed over 300 workers…
Newslaundry · May 7 4 tests, 1 question: Did SIR shape Bengal outcome? On May 4, the BJP clinched 207 of 294 seats in West Bengal. It was historic. So was what preceded it.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Tensions high in West Bengal after BJP aide shot dead and hundreds arrested Turmoil and violence rocks state after prime minister Narendra Modi’s party claimed victory in legislative election
Whats Hot · May 7 West Bengal on Edge After Murder of BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath West Bengal witnessed fresh political tension and heightened security concerns after the late-night murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The killing, described by investigators as an “execution-style attack,” has triggered panic and outrage across Kolkata and adjoining districts.
The Economic Times · May 6 What Bengal thinks today: Pan-India-wise, May 4 signals more regional parties moving into existential crises The Bharatiya Janata Party's significant win in West Bengal marks a major shift. This victory, alongside other state election results, has weakened the opposition INDIA alliance. The BJP now holds a stronger position in Parliament and is focusing on eastern India's development. This trend suggests a stable pathway for national…
The Guardian - UK · May 6 ‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss Mamata Banerjee says Narendra Modi’s party ‘forcefully captured’ election that ended her party’s 15 years in power
The Economic Times · May 5 From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…
Newslaundry · May 5 Saffron ink: How Bengal’s newspapers covered – and coloured – the BJP’s win By Monday night, the BJP had established leads in over 200 seats in West Bengal. The numbers on the ECI website were not final, but the picture they painted was already difficult to misread.
Newslaundry · May 5 Can BJP govern Bengal without becoming its old political order? After weeks of saturation coverage and sustained commentary, election outcomes in India often arrive weighed down by interpretation. A familiar tendency persists to read into them too many meanings and to insert too many subtexts.
Newslaundry · May 5 ‘Saffron tsunami’, ‘sunset for the satraps’: Front pages on assembly results The verdicts are in.
The Economic Times · May 4 Can West Bengal reclaim its economic glory? A look at the challenges and hopes West Bengal once led India's economy but lost its way due to industrial issues and policy uncertainty. A recent election signals a public desire for economic opportunity, not handouts. The state's people want jobs and growth. This verdict offers a chance for revival, leveraging its talent and culture. A clear…