Kolkata is grappling with severe flooding after record rainfall, leading to eight electrocution deaths and widespread disruption. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed poor dredging and the CESC for the crisis, announcing advanced Puja holidays and virtual inaugurations.

CM Yogi Adityanath said that India’s contribution to the global economy was 25 per cent three centuries ago, but agricultural and industrial output suffered under colonial rule

Calcutta High Court questions West Bengal on restrictions to screening Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, amid claims of political pressure and controversy over this film.