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Kanpur Police Expose ₹1,600 Crore Hawala Syndicate After Routine Robbery Probe; 6 Arrested

From a Street Scuffle to a ₹1,600 Crore Racket: Kanpur Police Alert ED and RBI Over Massive Financial Fraud Kanpur, February 28, 2026 — A routine investigation into what was initially reported as a street scuffle in the Chakeri area of Kanpur has led police to uncover a massive hawala and money laundering syndicate. The … Read more

Bengal Voter List 2026: ECI to Release Incomplete Roll This Afternoon; Will Be Available Online

Election Commission to Publish Incomplete Final Voter List for West Bengal Today Following SC Order Kolkata, February 28, 2026 — In compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the incomplete final voter list for West Bengal later today. The publication follows the Supreme Court’s … Read more

Asian Games Gold Medalist Swapna Barman Officially Joins Trinamool Congress

Jalpaiguri Athlete Swapna Barman Joins TMC Ahead of Bengal Assembly Elections Kolkata, February 27, 2026 — International athlete and Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman officially joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) today at the party’s headquarters in Kolkata. Barman, a prominent figure from the Rajbongshi community in North Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, was formally inducted into … Read more

Germany: Deutsche Bahn to Oust CFO Karin Dohm After Just Three Months

German Railway Giant Deutsche Bahn Parts Ways with CFO Over Union Dispute Berlin, February 27, 2026 — Karin Dohm, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the German national railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB), is reportedly being dismissed after serving only three months in the position. According to reports from major German financial outlets, including Süddeutsche … Read more

CJNG Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Mexican Military Raid; Widespread Violence Erupts

Mexico: Top Drug Lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes Killed After Being Tracked via Associate Mexico City, February 27, 2026 — Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes better known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) widely known as “El Mencho,” was killed during a Mexican military operation on Sunday, February 22. The 59-year-old cartel … Read more

Raja Tea Estate Reopens After a Month-Long Closure Following Tripartite Meeting in Siliguri

Operations Resume at Malbazar’s Raja Tea Estate After Labour Department Intervention Malbazar, February 27, 2026 — After remaining shut for over a month, the Raja Tea Estate in the Malbazar block has officially resumed its operations, bringing immediate relief to its workforce. The decision to reopen the garden was finalized following a prolonged tripartite meeting … Read more

Jhamaklal Village Case: Tear Gas and Water Cannons Used on Protesters Demanding Justice for Adivasi Woman

Uttarkanya Abhiyan: Protest Over Jhamaklal Village Assault Turns Violent at Tinbatti More Siliguri, February 26, 2026 — A protest march organized by Janjaati Suraksha Manch, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the Jhamaklal village assault case, turned violent in Siliguri today. Police deployed water cannons, tear gas shells, and a lathi-charge to disperse demonstrators … Read more

Darjeeling MP and Sikkim CM Share Stage at Khas Chhetri Bahun Foundation Day; Major Announcements Made by CM

Pakyong Airport to be Renamed After Trilochan Pokhrel; Leaders Discuss Gorkha ST Status in Sikkim Rangpo, February 26, 2026 — Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay and Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista attended the 31st Foundation Day of the Akhil Sikkim Khas Chhetri Bahun Kalyan Sangh at the Rangpo Ground. The event featured major … Read more

PM Modi Visits Jerusalem Tech Expo, Invites Investments in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Tech Exhibition in Jerusalem Jerusalem, February 26, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a technology exhibition in Jerusalem today as part of his ongoing state visit to Israel. The exhibition featured demonstrations of various technological solutions developed by Israeli enterprises and institutions. Sector-Specific Technologies Showcased The exhibition covered multiple … Read more

Indo-Nepal Border at Panitanki-Kakarvitta to Close for 72 Hours for Nepalese General Elections

Panitanki-Kakarvitta Border Closure Announced Ahead of Nepal Elections; Ambulances Exempted Bagdogra, February 25, 2026 — The Indo-Nepal border, including the primary Panitanki-Kakarvitta crossing, will be closed for a 72-hour period, starting from midnight on March 2 until midnight on March 5. This closure is scheduled in connection with the upcoming 2026 Nepalese general elections. Closing … Read more

Supreme Court Sets Thursday Deadline for Bengal EROs to Submit Pending Voter Documents

Supreme Court Sets 5 PM Thursday Deadline for Bengal EROs to Surrender Pending Voter Documents to Judges New Delhi, February 25, 2026 — To address the backlog in West Bengal’s electoral roll revision, the Supreme Court today directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs (AEROs) in the state to hand over pending voter documents … Read more

Tea Board of India Rewards North Bengal Self-Help Groups with Up to ₹1 Lakh at Siliguri ‘Chintan Shivir’

Tea Board of India Hosts Chintan Shivir in Siliguri to Promote Sustainable Tea Cultivation Siliguri, February 23, 2026 – The Tea Board of India’s Regional Office in Siliguri successfully organised a Chintan Shivir (brainstorming workshop) on February 21, 2026, focused on “Sustainable Practices of Tea Cultivation”. The one-day event, held in Siliguri, combined intensive technical … Read more

Alert Mongpong Police Constables Foil Suicide Attempt at Coronation Bridge; Rescue Driver in Distress

Heroic Act at Coronation Bridge: Kalimpong Police Constables Save Man from Jumping to His Death Sevoke, February 25, 2026 — In a tremendous display of alertness and quick thinking, two on-duty police personnel from the Kalimpong Police district successfully averted a major tragedy by saving a man from jumping off the iconic Coronation Bridge on … Read more

PM Modi Lands in Israel for 2-Day State Visit: Defence, Tech, and a Historic Address on the Agenda

Historic Visit: PM Modi Receives Red-Carpet Welcome in Tel Aviv; Set to Address the Israeli Parliament Tel Aviv, February 25, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv this afternoon, marking the beginning of a highly anticipated two-day state visit to Israel. Underscoring the close personal rapport between … Read more

Massive Food Safety Crackdown at Khatu Shyam Mela: FSSAI Seizes 502 Kg Pulses, Destroys Stale Sweets

FSSAI Crackdown in Sikar: Over 670 Kg of Substandard Food Seized and Destroyed at Khatu Shyam Mela Sikar, Rajasthan, February 25, 2026 — In a major enforcement drive aimed at protecting the health of lakhs of visiting devotees, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Rajasthan Food Safety Department have launched … Read more

BJP Holds Mega Manifesto Meet in Siliguri; MP Raju Bista Slams TMC’s ‘Step-Motherly’ Treatment of North Bengal

Shaping the 2026 Sankalp Patra: Over 200 Stakeholders Join BJP’s High-Level Consultative Meeting in Siliguri Siliguri, February 24, 2026 — Gearing up for the high-stakes 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a high-level consultative meeting in Siliguri today to gather direct public feedback for its upcoming election manifesto, the ‘Sankalp … Read more

Every Eligible Voter In, Every Ineligible Out: Inside CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Big Push for ‘Pure’ Voter Lists

“Pure Electoral Rolls Are the Bedrock of Democracy”: CEC Gyanesh Kumar at National Round Table New Delhi, February 24, 2026 — Emphasizing the absolute necessity of a flawless and transparent voting mechanism, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar declared today that “pure electoral rolls are the bedrock for any democracy”. The CEC made these forceful … Read more