Bengal
Coverage of Bengal in the Nexus archive.
- BJP rule in Bengal will be no different from rest of country: Venugopal
Congress leader K.C. Venugopal claims BJP rule in Bengal will mirror the rest of the country, accusing the party of not believing in the Constitution and threatening common people's livelihoods.
- Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after vote deletion
Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after a controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. The BJP claims they are not eligible for government aid.
- Bengal brings Bill on year-long detention, restricting legal access
Bengal introduces a bill allowing year-long detention to prevent anti-social activities. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari claims the state will not misuse the law for political vendetta, while a Trinamool MLA asserts the law will not withstand legal scrutiny.
- Kolkata Cloud Chasers: The group that chases cyclones, thunderstorms and lightning across Bengal
The Kolkata Cloud Chasers, a group based in Bengal, spend weekends chasing cyclones, thunderstorms, and lightning using weather models, radar imagery, and cameras to capture photographs and data. They describe their pursuit as driven by a unique, irreplaceable feeling.
- BJP govt trying to impose vegetarianism in Bengal: O'Brien
Derek O'Brien, TMC joint secretary, accuses the BJP government of attempting to impose vegetarianism in Bengal by removing eggs from midday meals, which he claims deprives children of nutrition. Bengal is said to reject this policy.
- Former police officer Manoranjan Mondal arrested by ED in coal smuggling scam in Bengal
Former police officer Manoranjan Mondal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a coal smuggling scam in Bengal. He had previously failed to appear for questioning despite repeated summons.
- Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues
Jyoti Priya Mallick resigns from all TMC posts, citing health issues. The resignation follows a major organisational reshuffle by the TMC.
- Centre allocates ₹8,500 crore for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme, announces CM Suvendu Adhikari
The Centre allocated ₹8,500 crore for Bengal under the VB-G RAM G scheme, as announced by CM Suvendu Adhikari. The allocation is part of 1,100 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' camps from June 15 to 17, aiming to help people access 54 Central and State government schemes.
- Kerala man lynched in Bengal; seven, including two minors, held
A Kerala man was lynched in Bengal, leading to the arrest of seven individuals, including two minors.
- Bengal Minister Tapas Roy slams Sudip Bandyopadhyay over BJP Minister meeting
Bengal Minister Tapas Roy criticized Sudip Bandyopadhyay regarding a BJP minister meeting. The incident highlights political tensions between the two ministers.
- Priority will be to bring back Tatas in big way: Bengal''s new Industries Minister
Bengal's new Industries Minister, Tapas Roy, stated the government will prioritize bringing back Tatas, creating an industry-friendly environment, and generating employment for the state's youth.
- 4,800 illegal infiltrators deported to Bangladesh, says Bengal CM Suvendu
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reported that 4,800 illegal infiltrators have been deported to Bangladesh, with 836 more held in border district centers awaiting deportation.
- The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy
The BJP's victory in Bengal has raised questions about the integrity of the vote after a sweeping electoral roll revision. This outcome exposes concerns over Indian democracy. The result has significant implications for the country's political landscape.
- ‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time
Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won India's Bengal state for the first time by leveraging religious polarisation and anti-incumbency sentiments. This marks a significant victory for the party in the key state. The win is attributed to Modi's party sweeping the state.