CBI is probing coal smuggling and alleged obstruction of raids in West Bengal, while Mamata Banerjee appears in court.

The entities involved

• Mamata Banerjee →

  Former Chief Minister of West Bengal

  • Political instability grips the state leadership, with BJP influence leading to vertical splits in Uttar Pradesh.Wed 18:35
  • Left Front coalition contested a Congress-led alliance in Kerala, amid political maneuvering involving Mamata Banerjee and the BJP.Wed 13:50
• Central Bureau of Investigation →

  Indian federal law enforcement agency

  • Indian authorities, including the CBI and Chhattisgarh police, are investigating a betting network allegedly operating from Dubai, leading to an extradition request via Interpol.05:01
  • CBI is working to extradite Uppal, who hails from Bhilai, after his arrest in Dubai, with custody granted in Raipur.05:01
• West Bengal →

  Indian state

  • Cyclone Arnab's impact is affecting the coastlines of West Bengal and Odisha.Wed 22:25
  • Controversy erupted in Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, involving an MLA switching allegiance and an aide's arrest.Wed 18:39

Related events

• Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged the West Bengal government to conduct an investigation and provide compensation.Oct 18
• The CBI has launched an investigation into a murder linked to the drug trade, with Balwinder Singh entrusted with the probe in Chandigarh.Oct 21
• CBI conducted searches in Chandigarh on October 8, 2026.Oct 8
• West Bengal crackdown restricts coal transport from Andhra Pradesh, affecting inter-state trade routes and state policy discussions.Oct 17
• The Mamata Banerjee government was ousted from West Bengal, amid Supreme Court rulings and Congress filing a case against the Election Commission.Oct 23