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https://youtu.be/4hNKOWtKaso?feature=shared Sanchita chatterjee: Two familiar faces— Dev Adhikari and Aritra Dutta Banik —find themselves at the center of a new controversy in Tollywood. In a recent interview, Aritra Dutta Banik leveled scathing criticism against the political role of actor-turned-MP Dev, remarks that instantly went viral across social media platforms. Aritra’s central question was, "If you don't understand politics, why are you engaging in it?" He argued that while Dev's success as a popular actor is undeniable, it is imperative to raise questions regarding his statements and conduct as a responsible public representative. The controversy was specifically sparked by a remark Dev made in Parliament, wherein he admitted that he does not fully comprehend politics. Aritra believes that making such statements while holding a position of responsibility in a crucial institution—such as the national legislature, where laws are enacted—is disrespectful to the...

 High Court Stays ‘Troublemaker’ List  Sanchita chatterjee: Just 24 hours prior to the first phase of voting, the Calcutta High Court issued an interim stay on the list of ‘troublemakers’—or individuals deemed likely to cause disturbances—compiled by the Election Commission. Consequently, approximately 800 individuals named in the list received significant relief right on the eve of the elections. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Pal and Justice Parthasarathi Sen explicitly stated that, in accordance with Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution, no individual's liberty may be infringed upon except through due process of law. One cannot be indiscriminately branded as a ‘troublemaker.’ The operation of this list shall remain suspended until the coming month of June. While the police remain free to take action against criminal offenders, such measures must be undertaken on the basis of specific, concrete information—not merely by virtue of an individual's inclusion ...

   Sanchita chatterjee: On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Nusrat Jahan to its CGO Complex in Kolkata for questioning. The Flat Fraud Case An organization—of which Nusrat was a director—stands accused of swindling crores of rupees from senior citizens under the pretext of providing flats in the Rajarhat area. According to the allegations, in 2014–15, promises were made to approximately 400 senior citizens to deliver flats in exchange for ₹5.5 lakh each; however, they never received the properties. During the Interrogation She arrived at the ED office around 10:30 AM, accompanied by her husband, Yash Dasgupta. After undergoing nearly eight and a half hours of continuous questioning, she left the premises around 6:40 PM. The Ration Corruption Context Although some sources suggested that her name had also surfaced in connection with a case involving the smuggling of ration wheat, it is understood that she was primarily summoned based on new in...

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sharply criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for opposing the *Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam*—or the Women's Reservation Bill—and asserted that the women of Bengal will make the TMC pay a "heavy price" (punishment) for this action.    Sanchita chatterjee: Prime Minister Modi's Allegations Prime Minister Modi alleged that the Trinamool Congress and other opposition parties conspired to obstruct the Women's Reservation Bill. He stated that these parties do not wish to see women elected as Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) or Members of Parliament (MPs) in greater numbers. Modi unequivocally declared that the women of the country—and particularly the women of Bengal—will not forgive the TMC for the "misguided" act of blocking this bill. TMC's Counter-Response In a counter-response, the Trinamool Congress denied these allegations. They characterized the BJP's legislation as an "unethical constitutional...

 From Now On: Even Leaders' Children Will Attend Government Schools  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The demand that "even leaders' children must attend government schools" is no longer merely a slogan; it is a necessity of the times. We aspire to a society where education is equal for all—where the rich and the poor, the leaders and the common citizens alike, receive education of the same standard. The current reality, however, is that many leaders and influential figures educate their own children in private schools, while the common people are compelled to rely on the public education system. Under such circumstances, how can government schools ever truly improve? If a law were enacted mandating that the children of leaders, ministers, and government officials must also attend government schools, the quality of those institutions would naturally rise. From teacher recruitment to infrastructure and academic standards—every aspect would undergo transformation. This ...

   Sanchita chatterjee April 2026, :  income tax raids and operations conducted by central investigative agencies (ED/DRI) in Kolkata, West Bengal, resulted in the recovery of over 8 kilograms of foreign-origin gold and a substantial amount of cash. It has emerged that this incident is primarily linked to a businessman closely associated with Debasish Kumar, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) belonging to the state's ruling party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The Income Tax Department's search operations were primarily conducted at the premises of an individual named Miraj D. Shah, who is known to be a close associate of Debasish Kumar, the TMC MLA representing the Rashbehari constituency. In connection with this case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) also raided the residence of Joy Kamdar, the Managing Director of the 'Sun Group' based in the Behala region. Preliminary investigations suggest a potential link between the recovered gold and a gold smuggling syn...

 Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged that if a BJP government comes to power in the state after May, work on establishing an AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in North Bengal will commence.  Sanchita chatterjee: He made this announcement on April 21, 2026, during an election rally in Darjeeling. Alongside this initiative aimed at developing North Bengal's healthcare and educational infrastructure, several other promises were made Establishment of a New AIIMS A dedicated AIIMS will be constructed to provide advanced medical care to the people of North Bengal. Cancer Hospital Plans were announced to build a state-of-the-art, 500-bed cancer hospital in North Bengal. Educational Institutions In addition to the AIIMS, promises were made to establish an IIT, an IIM, and a fashion designing institute across various districts of North Bengal. Other DevelopmentsThese include the establishment of a sports ...