Shams Iqbal, an aide to former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim, has been arrested in connection with a 70-lakh extortion case.

A complaint has been lodged against former mayor Firhad Hakim following an under-construction warehouse collapse in Taratala, Kolkata, which killed at least 16 people and injured 17.

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has expelled eight leaders, including Firhad Hakim and Arup Roy, following the emergence of a rebel faction that unveiled parallel leadership. The leaders were accused of indulging in anti-party activities.

Amidst a significant rebellion within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim has praised Suvendu Adhikari and expressed optimism for "100% development" in Bengal under the new BJP government, signaling a potential shift in approach.

India's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has questioned Firhad Hakim of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in connection with a signature forgery case.

Firhad Hakim, a trusted aide of Mamata Banerjee, is aiming for his fourth consecutive victory from the Kolkata Port constituency in the upcoming elections.

A complaint has been filed against Firhad Hakim, alleging a 'criminal plot' in connection with the Kolkata warehouse collapse. Meanwhile, victims' relatives have identified the deceased, and a survivor recounted his reasons for taking the job at the warehouse.

Suvendu Adhikari has attributed the Taratala warehouse collapse to Firhad Hakim and 'TMC-era sins,' sparking political controversy.

The Trinamool Congress has expelled eight leaders, including Firhad Hakim, after issuing show-cause notices for alleged anti-party activities, indicating a deepening rift within the party.

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim is reportedly considering stepping down from his position, possibly this week, following the Trinamool party's defeat in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls, citing feelings of being 'suffocated'.

Firhad Hakim, also known as Bobby, who serves as the 38th Mayor of Kolkata and a senior leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is currently contesting the elections from the Kolkata Port constituency.

The arrest of Firhad Hakim's former aide in connection with the Taratala warehouse collapse has reportedly caused alarm among Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebels.

Addressing the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari criticized the Trinamool Congress over a roof collapse in Kolkata, attributing it to 'sins' and noting that the sanctioned building plan bore the signature of former Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool leader Firhad Hakim.

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has expelled Firhad Hakim and seven other members for alleged 'anti-party activities,' as the party leader hits back at rebels.

Her outreach is not confined to assembly; TMC has 28 members in Lok Sabha, 13 in Rajya Sabha, and revolt could spread to its parliamentary ranks too

Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel visited the residence of Kolkata Mayor and TMC candidate Firhad Hakim at midnight, an incident occurring ahead of the Bengal polls.