Asansol Durga Temple Reopens After Years Amid BJP Sweep

A Durga temple in Asansol, closed for years due to local tensions and restrictions, has reopened after BJP's sweeping victory in West Bengal. MLA Krishnendu Mukherjee fulfilled a campaign promise amid the party's clean sweep of Paschim Bardhaman.

Mamata Banerjee Refuses to Resign as West Bengal CM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has stated she will not resign despite her party losing the 2026 Assembly elections. The constitutional process for government formation requires the incumbent CM to resign first, creating a political deadlock.

SC: Sabarimala PIL Should Have Been Dismissed

The Supreme Court disapproved of the misuse of Public Interest Litigations, stating that the Sabarimala PIL should have been outrightly dismissed. The court was hearing petitions on discrimination against women at religious sites.

Decoding West Bengal 2026: BJP's 200+ Seat Sweep

Analysis of West Bengal 2026 election results reveals BJP's sweep with over 200 seats, driven by SC/ST consolidation and urban gains, while TMC loses ground due to minority vote fragmentation.

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