Bengal minister Firhad Hakim defends Muslim population remarks

Firhad Hakim, a senior minister in West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, has defended his remarks on the Muslim population in the state and India, saying he is a diehard secular and patriotic......

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Alleging that civic amenities almost everywhere in West Bengal have gone for a toss, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned the ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats whether they expect her......

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday conducted searches at 12 locations, including at the residences of senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim and Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra, in......

Is poriborton in sight in Bengal, again?

Whatever the outcome from the assembly elections, what’s evident is that West Bengal has entered an era of identity politics, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt. IMAGE: Union Home Minister and BJP......

Bengal minister backs tax waiver for buildings painted blue and white

Backing the decision by the KMC to waive property tax for residential buildings painted in blue and white in West Bengal, a state minister on Wednesday said an amendment should be passed by......