In a significant political backdrop to the prime minister's visit, West Bengal is witnessing a wave of protests and strong political rhetoric over the detention and alleged linguistic profiling of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-governed states, including Assam, Odisha, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat
18 July,2025 01:48 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
The senior ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and grassroots workers participated in the demonstration, which was presented as a show of solidarity with Bengalis residing outside West Bengal
16 July,2025 04:57 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
During the hearing, the prosecution requested an extended remand until July 25, citing the need to question the accused further and examine digital evidence, CCTV footage, and hostel access logs. The defence argued over the plausibility of the allegation. The court has remanded the student in police custody till July 19
12 July,2025 05:52 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent-1751461259247_d.png "Samik Bhattacharya files nomination for West Bengal BJP president")
Samik Bhattacharya, BJP Rajya Sabha MP, filed his nomination for West Bengal BJP President on Wednesday, accompanied by Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar, stating he followed party leadership's instructions as the process is ongoing
02 July,2025 07:01 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
