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TopicAbhishek Banerjee

Topic: Abhishek Banerjee

ED summons Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee for interrogation in ‘coal pilferage scam’

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee had on Monday apprehended that the central agencies might send notices to her nephew Abhishek, considered the second in command in the party.

‘Have corruption cases against CBI, ED, BSF’: Mamata warns central agencies of tit-for-tat action

Speaking at TMC rally in Kolkata, Bengal CM vows to defeat BJP in 2024. Daring central probe agencies to arrest her, says she can fight polls from jail and still defeat BJP.

‘Mamata with a modern touch’: Why Trinamool has come around to Abhishek as party heir

For a long time, 34-year-old Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee — seen as Mamata's heir — faced opposition not only from the BJP but also within his own party. 

SC instructs Bengal not to ‘obstruct’ ED probe of Mamata’s nephew Abhishek in coal scam case

The top court also allowed Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee’s request that he be interrogated in Kolkata and not Delhi.

Court issues warrant against Abhishek Banerjee’s wife for refusing to join money laundering probe

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria gave the order after it was told that the accused was not appearing before either the court or the agency despite several summons.

‘Fabrication of court order’: ED files FIR against Kolkata Police, Centre-Bengal battle escalates

ED officials claim in FIR that Kolkata Police tampered with court order to make Joint Director Kapil Raj provide a voice sample without his consent.

ED summons Mamata’s nephew, wife to Delhi in alleged coal smuggling case

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been scathing of central agencies ever since her nephew surfaced in the crosshairs of CBI and ED.

Mamata retains nephew Abhishek as gen secy in TMC restructure, silences rumours of rift

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced new party posts, retained Abhishek Banerjee as national general secretary in 1st meeting of TMC’s newly constituted national working committee.

Tumult in TMC as Abhishek Banerjee differs with aunt Mamata’s line on Covid in Bengal

Abhishek’s ‘personal opinion’ was that religious/political events should be postponed, going against Mamata govt’s stance. This sparked war of words in TMC, leaders now gagged.

TMC tweaks constitution for ‘national makeover’, proposes working president as Mamata’s deputy

For the first time since the foundation of the party in 1998, TMC’s constitution is set to be amended. Likely changes include setting up of a 2000-member 'national council'.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.