Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data for FY25 shows that in several large states, interest payments take away up to 42% share of the state’s own tax and non-tax revenues

The India Today–CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) 2026 survey revealed that Mamata Banerjee's TMC is likely to repeat its performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

India confirmed 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of Nipah virus infection in the state of West Bengal in January 2026; both patients were 25-year-old nurses employed at the same private hospital in Barasat and developed neurologic complications after symptom onset in late December 2025. 1

Nipah virus cases in West Bengal have prompted heightened surveillance across Asia, with airports and border crossings implementing health screenings. While not highly transmissible like COVID-19, Nipah has a high fatality rate and spreads through close contact,

New cases of Nipah virus (NiV) have emerged in West Bengal, India, raising concerns in Asian countries. Five people have been confirmed infected in the state so far, including a doctor and a nurse. In response,

The World Health Organisation said the risk remains moderate and noted that India has demonstrated the ability to manage such outbreaks.

In West Bengal, the RJD seeks alliance with TMC for upcoming polls, while CPI-ML explores ties with the Left, amid NDA's united front against them.

Former Indian footballer Mehtab Hossain has received a notice from the Election Commission (EC) of West Bengal to appear for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing, citing a mismatch between his name and the names of his parents.

The West Bengal government on Thursday informed the Election Commission that the transfer of three IAS officers involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state was carried out due to “excessive workload” and to ensure smooth functioning of administration,