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Bengali film 'Pinjar' cracks global deal, girls' education initiative
The acclaimed Bengali film Pinjar, directed by Kolkata-based doctor and filmmaker Dr. Rudrajit Roy, has been acquired by Singapore's Hazelnut Media.
TMC v/s Bengal government after ISKCON replaces egg mid-day meal
Eggs will be replaced with paneer and rajma in mid-day meals once the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) takes over the midday meal program for around one lakh students in Kolkata.
3 killed, several trapped after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata
Three people were killed after an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
Bengal's Haldia Seaport becomes India's 41st immigration checkpoint
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated the Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration checkpoint.
'The Odyssey' v/s 'Spider-Man 4': Nolan's film wins IMAX round
Despite being shot and formatted for IMAX, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will not be released in India in this format.
Will Calcutta Stock Exchange make a comeback?
The West Bengal government has proposed a revival plan for the Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), which has been dormant for over a decade.
₹3,000/month for jobless graduates in Bengal budget; who qualifies
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday presented the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government's first budget in the state Assembly.
Bengal likely to get 7-8 new ports bordering Bangladesh, Nepal
The Indian government is planning to set up seven to eight new international land ports in West Bengal, the Telegraph India reported. The move aims to facilitate trade and ease the movement of cargo and people with neighboring countries, Bangladesh and Nepal.
PM Modi commissions 3 indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built naval ships at Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders is now a 'Navratna' company
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a leading defense public sector company, has been awarded the prestigious 'Navratna' status by the Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Finance.
Man with gun detained at airport, Abhishek Banerjee raises concern
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has raised serious security concerns after an alleged armed person was detained at Kolkata Airport on Friday night.
500 boats to mark International Day of Yoga on Hooghly
This International Day of Yoga, Kolkata is all set to make a splash with over 500 boats participating in a grand yoga session on the Hooghly River.
The ultimate besan cheela trail across India
A popular street breakfast option in India, besan cheela, is a savory pancake made from gram flour.
Abhishek Banerjee questioned by ED for over 11 hours
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for over 11 hours by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) on Monday.
TMC crisis deepens as rebel MPs claim additional strength
A group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has gone to Bhupender Yadav's residence in Delhi.
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks
An FIR has been lodged against Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee for making alleged inflammatory remarks during a political rally in March 2026.
TMC leader and Bidhannagar ex-mayor Sabyasachi Dutta arrested for extortion
Sabyasachi Dutta, a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA and ex-mayor of Bidhannagar, was arrested late on Monday night in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
What drew Jisshu Sengupta to ZEE5 thriller 'Brown'
Actor Jisshu Sengupta recently opened up about his role in the ZEE5 crime series Brown.
Recently-expelled TMC leader enters Assembly, claiming support of 50 MLAs
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a major internal crisis as expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed to have the support of over 50 MLAs, multiple reports said.
Ananya-Lakshya's 'Chand Mera Dil' struggles; collects ₹30cr in India
The romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, featuring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, has witnessed a significant drop in box office collections on its 11th day.
Mamata Banerjee defies police, says Kolkata sit-in will go ahead
Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has announced her party's decision to go ahead with a planned sit-in in Kolkata on Tuesday despite the police denying permission for the protest.
Modi government lowers excise duty on petrol, diesel, ATF exports
The Indian government has announced a reduction in the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
Abhishek Banerjee suffered 'blood clots' after attack: Mamata Banerjee
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that her nephew and Trinamool Congress leader, Abhishek Banerjee, was attacked in Sonarpur. She said he suffered "blood clots" in his chest due to the assault.
Severe weather kills 28 across UP, Bengal, Bihar, MP
Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, have wreaked havoc across northern India. The states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have been the worst hit.
'Dada': Rajkummar Rao begins Sourav Ganguly biopic shoot in Kolkata
Actor Rajkummar Rao has commenced shooting for the biopic on former Indian men's cricket captain Sourav Ganguly.
'Bhooter Bhabishyat' director Anik Dutta dies after falling off roof
Anik Dutta, the National Award-winning filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed film Bhooter Bhabishyat, has died.
India among countries with least increase in fuel prices: Government
India has witnessed one of the smallest increases in retail petrol and diesel prices among major economies, despite a sharp rise in global crude oil rates due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
US Secretary of State invites PM Modi to White House
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to India, started his trip in Kolkata, where he visited the headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity before heading to Delhi.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up Kolkata visit
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up the Kolkata leg of his first-ever visit to India.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for third time this month
Petrol prices have increased by 87 paise, and diesel prices have risen by 91 paise in Delhi, marking the third hike in just 10 days. As of Saturday, the price of petrol is now Rs 99.51 per liter, while diesel costs Rs 92.49 per liter.
Fuel prices raised by 90p; second hike in 4 days
Petrol and diesel prices have witnessed another hike across major Indian cities, marking the second increase in a week.
Here's how much petrol, diesel cost in metros now
Oil companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per liter across major metro cities.
Different ways bhel puri is made across India
Bhel puri, a favorite Indian snack, is a delightful mix of puffed rice, vegetables, and tangy chutneys.
'Government committed to sushasan': Suvendu Adhikari in 1st Cabinet meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first Cabinet meeting on Monday, announcing a series of key decisions.
What is norovirus that affected over 100 on cruise ship?
More than 100 passengers and crew members reportedly fell ill during a recent norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship
How UPI payment led to arrest of Suvendu aide's killers
Three men have been arrested for the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Suvendu aide's murder: UP link, UPI toll payment under scanner
The investigation into the May 6 murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and newly-elected West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has taken a new turn.
Modi touches feet of 97-year-old at Bengal oath ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sought the blessings of 97-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari emerges top pick for Bengal chief minister
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form its first government in West Bengal, with Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the frontrunner for the chief minister's post.
5 BJP workers injured in explosion outside Ratna Debnath's house
A bomb blast near St Xavier's Institution in Panihati, West Bengal, has left five Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers injured.
Vivek Agnihotri's 'Bengal Files' to release in West Bengal tomorrow
Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film, The Bengal Files, is finally set to release across West Bengal on Friday.
Video: TMC office in Kolkata bulldozed after BJP wins Bengal
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) office was demolished in Kolkata's New Market area just a day after poll results were announced.
ED issues look out notice against Kolkata Police DCP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a look out notice against Kolkata deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Shantanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a money laundering probe.
How is RG Kar victim's mother performing in Bengal's Panihati
Ratna Debnath, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and the mother of the rape and murder victim from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, is leading in the Panihati Assembly constituency of West Bengal.
West Bengal: ECI orders repolling in all booths of Falta
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered repolling in all polling booths of the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal.
Himalayan snow hits 24-year low, threatening 2 billion people's water
Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has dropped to its lowest level in over two decades, a new report has revealed.
You can order from Amazon Now in 100 Indian cities
Amazon has announced the expansion of its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities in India.
Want faster US visa interview? This city can help you
The US Department of State has released its latest global visa wait time data, revealing significant variations in interview timelines for the US visas across Indian cities.
'Maa crying, manush fleeing': PM Modi's scathing TMC attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.
Modi takes Hooghly boat ride, pays tribute to 'Maa Ganga'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a video of his boat ride on the Hooghly River in Kolkata.
Why is Bengali actor Nusrat Jahan being probed by ED?
Bengali actor and former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Nusrat Jahan appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday.
'No glue, perfume on EVMs': ECI warns poll-bound TN, Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued strict guidelines for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
'Military-style takeover': TMC on record CAPF deployment in Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has criticized a recent meeting of all units of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Kolkata, West Bengal.