Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on......

11 killed in explosion in illegal cracker factory in West Bengal

Eleven people were charred to death and four others injured in an explosion in an illegal firecracker unit at Pingla in West Midnapore district. "Eleven charred bodies have been recovered so far.......