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Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections to be held in December: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections will be held by December this year. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made the announcement. This follows the dissolution of the Trinamool Congress-controlled body. An administrator is currently in charge. Elected representatives will return through polls within the year. Services are considered emergency services. Elections will be…

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New Trip.Biz Research Finds 53% of Business Travellers Book Outside Approved Channels Due to Lack of Content

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one-third of companies using a corporate online booking tool (OBT) report that 20% or more of travel spend is booked outside the approved platform, with 53% citing missing content as the main driver, reveals new research from Trip.Biz, the business travel brand of…

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TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probe

TMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's probe into the alleged municipality recruitment scam. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments, with Ghosh appearing before officials as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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NCPI welcomes merger with 20 rebel MPs from TMC: 'Why won't I be happy if my party grows?'

Dey said that the decision about the merger from NCPI was taken by the party president, Shewly Kundu, adding that he remains committed to the party's growth and expressed a willingness to engage with the new members to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and work with the BJP-led National Democratic…

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West Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee aide in land scam case

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sumit Roy, a close associate of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is wanted in connection with a land scam case in Paschim Medinipur district. Police have been unable to locate him despite extensive searches. Roy has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking anticipatory…

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'Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us?': TMC rebel MP Arup Chakraborty questions Mamata Banerjee after faction merges with NCPI

Defending the decision of the rebel MPs, Chakraborty said, "Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us? Whom did the public vote for? Mamata Banerjee wasn't standing in the elections everywhere. There is no such thing as 'our party'... A party doesn't belong to just one person or…

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What is NCPI? Why 20 TMC rebel MPs want to join this unknown Tripura party which could emerge as NDA's 2nd largest ally

Twenty dissident TMC MPs have announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move they say complies with anti-defection rules and allows them to seek separate recognition in Parliament. A little-known political party that once fielded just three candidates in the Tripura Assembly elections has unexpectedly…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators are focusing on the money trail and seeking to reconcile financial and communication data with Banerjee's statements to trace alleged proceeds of crime.

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'Reject political turncoats': Slogan of obscure party now welcoming TMC rebels

A small political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, has unexpectedly entered national politics. This happened after twenty Lok Sabha MPs from the Trinamool Congress announced their merger with the NCPI. The NCPI had previously fielded candidates in the Tripura assembly elections with minimal success. The rebel MPs stated…

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The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure party

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary presence. The strategy aims to create political space outside Mamata Banerjee's control. The BJP benefits from parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West…

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TMC rebel MPs may seek separate party recognition, Speaker to decide: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive…

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TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party's…

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Rebel TMC MPs announce merger with Nationalist Citizens Party, seek separate seating in Lok Sabha

A significant split is unfolding within the Trinamool Congress. Rebel MPs have announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party. They met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request separate seating arrangements in Parliament. This move signals a major challenge to Mamata Banerjee's leadership. The party's electoral symbol is also…

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"All TMC MPs, MLAs were involved in fraud": West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh

West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh has leveled serious corruption charges against the Trinamool Congress. He alleges widespread scams and the illicit sale of government jobs involving TMC MPs and MLAs. Ghosh predicts central investigative agencies will soon hold top party leaders accountable.

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TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for Mamata

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal to keep Mamata Banerjee in an advisory role. Rebels claim more MPs will join, increasing their Lok Sabha strength. They plan to seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc.

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Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, urges rejection of separate group status for TMC

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He requested that no separate group or faction of the party be recognized. Banerjee wants the Trinamool Congress to be treated as a single entity. The party wants an opportunity to be heard before any decision is…

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TMC leaders were devastated by Mamata Banerjee's "reign of terror", says BJP's Manan Kumar Mishra

A Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament has claimed that Mamata Banerjee's leadership instilled fear within the Trinamool Congress. Meanwhile, a group of TMC Members of Parliament have formally requested separate seating in the Lok Sabha. This move signals potential internal divisions within the party. These developments follow the TMC's…

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"Completely destroyed it": Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyopadhyay has weakened the party organization. The article highlights growing internal crisis within TMC with several MLAs and MPs rebelling. Rebel MPs are urged to resign their Lok Sabha seats won under…

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Signature forgery case: Abhishek Banerjee, Kunal Ghosh at CID headquarters for questioning

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared for a second round of questioning by the CID in Kolkata in the signature forgery case. The probe concerns alleged forgery of MLA signatures for the Leader of Opposition appointment. Another TMC MLA, Kunal Ghosh, was also questioned. Investigators are cross-checking statements and may conduct…

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'Mamata Banerjee is a fighter politician, she is not someone who fears FIRs': Sanjay Raut backs TMC chief

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, questions the FIR against Mamata Banerjee. He asks why similar action was not taken against others for provocative speeches. Raut supports Banerjee, calling her a fighter. The FIR was registered on June 7. It alleges Banerjee delivered a misleading speech. This comes amid…

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12 years of Modi government strengthened India's health sector through accessibility and digital innovation: Amit Shah

India's health sector has seen historic changes in the last 12 years. Accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare is now a reality for citizens. Initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and Jan Aushadhi Kendras have established a global model for health security. New medical facilities and digital health services have expanded nationwide. This…

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Constitutional expert questions plan of TMC rebel MPs to seek 'real TMC' status from Speaker

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to approach Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the 'real TMC' parliamentary group. A constitutional expert states the Election Commission, not the Speaker, has the authority to decide party status. The expert advises the rebel group to approach the EC with evidence of…

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Mamata Banerjee rejigs TMC's youth, women wings; removes Saayoni Ghosh, Mala Roy from key positions

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has made significant changes within the party. Saayoni Ghosh was removed as youth wing president and replaced by Arnab Banerjee. Mala Roy was replaced as women's wing president by Alifa Ahmed. These moves come as several TMC MPs are reportedly forming a breakaway faction. The party…

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Former Bengal minister Manas Bhunia quits TMC

Former minister Manas Bhunia has resigned from the Trinamool Congress. This adds to the party's ongoing crisis following its assembly poll defeat. Bhunia, a senior leader, quit all organisational posts. He stated he will continue to serve his constituency. Bhunia lost the recent assembly polls from Sabang. He had previously…

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"Tampering with Democracy": TMC targets ECI over 'mysterious' fire that gutted '4,000 EVMs' in Kolkata

A large fire destroyed nearly 4,000 EVMs in Kolkata. The Trinamool Congress party suspects foul play. They are demanding a thorough investigation into the incident. The party believes this could be an attempt to destroy evidence after alleged tampering with democracy. Kolkata Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to…

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