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ED Raids 16 Locations Across Four States; ₹40 Lakh Cash, Gold Coins Seized from Bengal Madrasa

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 - by The Researchers

The ED recovered ₹40 lakh in cash and 180 grams of gold from a West Bengal madrasa during raids in four states probing an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.

Power Crisis Ahead? DVC CTPS Gate Sealed as Job Protest Intensifies in Jharkhand

July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 - by The Researchers

Workers block the DVC Chandrapura Thermal Power Station (CTPS) gate indefinitely in Bokaro, demanding 26 days of work. Protest led by Jairam Mahto raises concerns over power generation.

CNFF 2026: Celebrating Nationalism Through Cinema

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 - by The Researchers

The 10th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF) 2026 will be held in Guwahati on October 24–25, celebrating films on nationalism, Indian heritage and culture.

International Yoga Day Sweeps Across Globe; PM Modi Leads Celebrations from Kolkata

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 - by The Researchers

International Yoga Day 2026 was celebrated across the world with massive participation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national event from Kolkata’s Red Road, promoting the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ and encouraging year-round wellness through yoga.

Dance of Democracy: Elected, Selected and Rejected Amid West Bengal’s Political Turmoil

June 17, 2026June 18, 2026 - by The Researchers

West Bengal’s political landscape is witnessing dramatic shifts as defections from the TMC to the BJP raise questions about democracy, governance, political identity, and the future of Bengal politics. Dance of Democracy, West Bengal, Politics, TMC Crisis, TMC Defections, BJP Bengal, Bengal Assembly, Indian Democracy, Political Defections, Mamata Banerjee, BJP vs TMC, West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Indian Politics, Parliamentary Democracy, Political Analysis, Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Bengal Political Crisis, Democratic Accountability, Political Commentary, India News, Opinion, Dance of Democracy- An opinion piece by Mukesh Kumar Sinha.

Will TMC Merge with Congress? Sonia Gandhi Reportedly Offers National Vice-President Post to Mamata Banerjee

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 - by The Researchers

Speculation over a Congress-TMC merger intensifies after Sonia Gandhi’s meeting with Mamata Banerjee, with reports suggesting an offer of a national leadership role amid evolving opposition politics.

NDA Crosses 300-Mark in Lok Sabha as 20 Rebel TMC MPs Extend Support

June 9, 2026 - by The Researchers

In a major political development, 20 rebel TMC MPs have reportedly extended support to the BJP-led NDA, taking the coalition’s Lok Sabha strength beyond 300 and intensifying the crisis within Mamata Banerjee’s party.

West Bengal Finally Joins Ayushman Bharat, 1.43 Crore Families to Get ₹5 Lakh Health Cover

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 - by The Researchers

West Bengal has joined the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, extending ₹5 lakh annual health insurance coverage to 1.43 crore families and becoming the 36th state/UT to implement the flagship programme.

20 TMC MPs Reportedly Back BJP-Led NDA; A Big Blow to Mamata Banerjee?

June 8, 2026 - by The Researchers

Reports claim that 20 Trinamool Congress MPs have extended support to the NDA, deepening the political crisis for Mamata Banerjee after TMC’s electoral defeat in West Bengal.

Damodar River Under Threat? DVC Faces Notice Over Riverbed Excavation and Sand Mining Claims

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 - by The Researchers

The Tenughat Dam Division has issued a show-cause notice to DVC over the construction of a gabion wall along the Damodar River in Chandrapura, alleging ecological damage caused by sand extraction and riverbed excavation. NGT action may follow.