Kolkata: News

23 Apr 2024

Calcutta High Court

'Postpone' polls in affected seats: Calcutta HC on Navami violence

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday warned that it would not allow voting in Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal that have been affected by communal violence during the Ram Navami celebrations.

23 Apr 2024

Bihar

Indian Railways records highest-ever passenger numbers in April

The Indian Railways (IR) has reported a record-breaking 411 million passengers traveling by train across the country within the first three weeks of April, a report in the Hindustan Times said.

19 Apr 2024

Cooch Behar

Complaints of violence, intimidation flood Bengal's 1st phase of polling

The first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal commenced on Friday amidst reports of unrest and voter intimidation involving the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

17 Apr 2024

Cooch Behar

ECI cautions Bengal governor against visiting Cooch Behar, cites MCC

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has advised West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his planned visit to Cooch Behar on Thursday and Friday, owing to the 48-hour silence period.

13 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Low-cost hideouts, fake identities: How Bengaluru blast accused evaded cops

The two men who were arrested in West Bengal in connection with the Bengaluru cafe blast managed to elude police by selecting low-cost hideouts, paying in cash, and not panicking, reports said.

12 Apr 2024

Africa

This Indian start-up has introduced 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers

India's EV industry is set for a major shift, with the introduction of a three-wheeler passenger vehicle that can fully charge in just 15 minutes.

12 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Bengaluru cafe blast mastermind, bomber arrested from Bengal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two suspects linked to the Rameshwaram Cafe explosion in Bengaluru on March 1, which injured at least 10 individuals.

06 Apr 2024

Amit Malviya

'NIA officials attacked villagers, not other way round': Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of attacking women in Bhupatinagar hours after reports surfaced that an NIA team was reportedly attacked by locals during a raid.

04 Apr 2024

Master

Kolkata graduate reaches finals of UK's most challenging TV quiz

Sourajit Debnath, a 31-year-old computational science graduate from Kolkata, has made it to the final round of 'University Challenge', one of the UK's most challenging television quiz competitions.

04 Apr 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Love & War': Alia Bhatt to play a jazz singer

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a maverick filmmaker and he has announced his upcoming romantic drama Love & War.

01 Apr 2024

Agartala

Guwahati airport roof collapses partially due to heavy rain

A sudden storm and heavy rainfall led to a partial ceiling collapse at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Sunday.

27 Mar 2024

Air India Express

Kolkata: IndiGo plane hits stationary AI aircraft, DGCA off-rosters pilots

In another closely avoided runway mishap, an IndiGo aircraft inadvertently grazed the wings of a stationary Air India Express flight at Kolkata airport.

23 Mar 2024

Bengali Cinema

Veteran Bengali actor Partha Sarathi Deb (68) dies from illness

Renowned Bengali actor Partha Sarathi Deb, known for portraying iconic roles in Prem Aamar and Kakababu Here Gelen? among others, is no more.

06 Mar 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Mamata announces salary hikes for Anganwadi, Asha workers in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a pay raise for Anganwadi and Accredited Social Health Activist (Asha) workers in the state.

06 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata—the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section.

01 Mar 2024

Murder

Kolkata woman kills live-in partner, calls police to confess

A 32-year-old woman stabbed her live-in partner to death in Kolkata and then called the police to turn herself in.

26 Feb 2024

Bharti Airtel

India's first underwater metro to get Airtel's 5G connectivity

Bharti Airtel has revealed its plans to provide 5G connectivity for metro commuters in Kolkata through an under-river tunnel.

25 Feb 2024

Bollywood Films

'Maya Darpan' director Kumar Shahani dies at 83 in Kolkata

Filmmaker Kumar Shahani, one of the pioneers of the Indian parallel cinema movement, is no more.

16 Feb 2024

Murder

2 separate videos of men carrying severed heads go viral

Two separate videos of two men carrying the severed heads of their partners went viral on Friday, sparking widespread outrage.

13 Feb 2024

Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Bengal ration scam: ED raids at multiple locations in Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out raids in multiple locations in Kolkata as part of its ongoing investigation into the multi-crore ration scam in West Bengal.

10 Feb 2024

Mithun Chakraborty

Kolkata: Mithun Chakraborty hospitalized after complaining of chest pain

Renowned actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata.

06 Feb 2024

Pune

Pune trader found murdered in Guwahati hotel, couple arrested

A Pune-based businessman was found dead in a ninth-floor room of a five-star hotel in Guwahati on Tuesday.

13 Jan 2024

IndiGo

Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather

A Guwahati-bound flight of IndiGo was diverted to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday after bad weather conditions disrupted its scheduled landing.

12 Jan 2024

Lifestyle

Tollywood gears up for epic show on Vrindavan's resilient widows

Over the years numerous women have been compelled to leave their homes following their husbands' deaths, seeking solace as widows in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh—a practice often viewed as a shameful social pariah.

08 Jan 2024

Travel And Tourism

Global recognition: India's dessert havens shine in TasteAtlas's list

Indulging in delectable desserts is a universal joy, and India's sweet creations have earned global recognition.

04 Jan 2024

India

2024 Book Fair Guide: Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur and more

Here's to all the bibliophiles! Welcome to the vibrant world of literature as India eagerly anticipates the 47th Chennai Book Fair 2024, followed by the Jaipur Literature Festival and the New Delhi World Book Fair.

21 Dec 2023

Lifestyle

Numismatic Society of Calcutta to exhibit unusual coins and notes

For the first time in India, the Numismatic Society of Calcutta (NSC) will exhibit coins and notes made from unconventional materials like porcelain, silk, plastic, and newsprint at their 25th annual conference and exhibition.

15 Dec 2023

Christmas Day

Visiting Kolkata during Christmas? Attend these events and parties

As Christmas nears, Kolkata, the City of Joy, is abuzz with early celebrations! The city is hosting a myriad of Christmas events and parties to immerse you in the festive cheer.

15 Dec 2023

Parliament

Key conspirator in Parliament security breach surrenders

The alleged mastermind of the Parliament security breach surrendered to the police on Thursday.

27 Nov 2023

Books

Calling all bookworms! Head to these literary festivals in India

Bibliophiles, rejoice! India (like every year) is organizing some incredible literary festivals that are all set to draw several revered authors, poets, editors, and enthusiastic readers.

21 Nov 2023

West Bengal

West Bengal governor alleges snooping in Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has claimed to have "reliable information" about snooping attempts in Raj Bhavan, his official residence.

18 Nov 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi responds to Mick Jagger's 'thanks India' tweet

Mick Jagger, a founding member and the frontman of Rolling Stones, was recently on a visit to India.

10 Nov 2023

Lifestyle

Kolkata welcomes unprecedented Kali art ahead of Kali Puja

Maa Kali is considered one of the most powerful feminine forces of Indian mythology.

08 Nov 2023

Air India

Delhi-Kolkata Air India flight delayed over 'unavailability of pilots'

Air India has come under severe criticism again after passengers were left stranded at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a flight delay and subsequent mismanagement.

05 Nov 2023

West Bengal