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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicTMC govt

Topic: TMC govt

BJP MP, MLA ‘attacked’ in North Bengal while distributing flood relief materials

Sharing the video of the 'attack', the party's West Bengal co-incharge Amit Malviya slammed TMC and CM Mamata Banerjee over the alleged assault, calling it 'TMC's jungle raj'.

Bengal’s Durga Puja committees are refusing Mamata govt grants as act of solidarity with RG Kar victim

TMC's Kunal Ghosh says those 'mixing RG Kar issue with pujas should return earlier grants too'. BJP's Sajal Ghosh urges more to join boycott. Mamata govt bumped up grant to Rs 85k this yr.

Politicisation of Calcutta HC — Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s journey from bench to BJP sparks debate

Some feel this will impact Calcutta HC's image & his orders against ruling TMC could be branded as politically motivated. TMC, meanwhile, has already made statements alleging exactly this.

Lok Sabha privileges committee summons Bengal chief secretary on complaint by state BJP chief

BJP's Sukanta Majumdar alleged he suffered life-threatening injuries at hands of West Bengal police during protest to highlight allegations against TMC leaders in Sandeshkhali.

Trinamool gets rural poll booster ahead of 2024 polls, BJP decline continues in West Bengal

Interestingly, the Opposition combine of the CPI(M) and the Congress, which drew a blank in 2021 state polls, have done well in certain districts which have a sizable Muslim population.

‘Amit Shah trying to topple my govt, BJP will lose 2024 polls if we unite,’ says Mamata

The TMC leader demanded Shah’s resignation for saying in a recent rally that her government wouldn’t survive beyond 2025.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.