Kolkata: News
Crizac IPO frenzy: Subscribed whopping 60 times on final day
Crizac Ltd, a leading provider of student recruitment solutions, has witnessed an overwhelming response to its initial public offering (IPO).
You can now order meals worth ₹99 on Swiggy
Swiggy, a leading player in the food delivery industry, has launched a new segment on its platform called the '99 store.'
Kolkata rape case: DNA samples of accused, hockey stick recovered
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged gang-rape of a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata has recovered crucial evidence.
Kolkata law student was gang-raped for rejecting marriage proposal: Police
A 24-year-old woman has alleged that she was gang-raped on the South Calcutta Law College campus on June 25 between 7:30pm and 10:50pm after she turned down a marriage proposal from the main accused.
Law student allegedly gang-raped inside college in Kolkata; 3 arrested
A female law student was allegedly gang-raped inside a college in Kolkata's Kasba area on Wednesday between 7:30 pm and 8:50pm.
Monsoon reaches Bihar, UP; heavy rainfall likely in eastern India
The southwest monsoon has reached Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and most parts of Uttarakhand.
Kolkata: Complaint filed against 'Kesari Chapter 2' for distorting history
The Hindi film Kesari Chapter 2, which was recently released on JioHotstar, has landed in controversy after a police complaint was filed against it in West Bengal.
Mumbai-bound Air India flight suffers technical snag; passengers deplaned
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata encountered a technical issue in one of its engines, leading to the deplaning of passengers during a scheduled stop at Kolkata airport early on Tuesday.
Kolkata film on sex workers picked up by Taskovski Films
The indie film Redlight to Limelight, which follows a group of Indian sex workers and their children as they create a fictional film, has been acquired by Taskovski Films, reported Variety.
Jio goes down: Users unable to make calls, browse internet
Reliance Jio is facing a major service disruption across India today.
Bengal BJP accuses Mamata of 'appeasement politics'
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics, claiming she is trying to turn the state into a "Greater Bangladesh."
'Hundreds of BJP workers killed after Mamata became CM...': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being responsible for the deaths of "hundreds" of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
LPG price cut: 19kg commercial cylinder becomes cheaper by ₹24
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced a reduction in the price of 19kg commercial LPG gas cylinders.
Kajol visits Dakshineswar temple seeking blessings for upcoming film, 'Maa'
Bollywood actor Kajol recently visited Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple to seek blessings for her upcoming film, Maa.
ED arrests ex-UCO Bank chairman in ₹6,210cr fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former UCO Bank Chairman and Managing Director Subodh Kumar Goel in connection with a ₹6,210 crore fraud case.
Mumbai rains: IMD issues thunderstorm, rainfall warnings till June 21
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and several other parts of Maharashtra.
'Send suicide bombers to Kolkata': Bangladesh Islamist threatens on camera
A Bangladeshi Islamist has allegedly openly threatened to use Taliban-like tactics, including suicide bombings, to capture Kolkata.
'Gram Chikitsalay': Kolkata filmmaker accuses Vinay Pathak of plagiarism
Just days before its release, the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series, Gram Chikitsalay, has landed in plagiarism allegations.
Sotheby's postpones auction of sacred Buddhist relics after India's demand
Sotheby's, the prestigious auction house, has postponed the sale of sacred Buddhist relics in Hong Kong, a decision it took following intervention by the Indian government.
Nationwide drills to begin today at 4pm; check details here
India will hold a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday at 4:00pm to test the country's disaster response and sensitize local authorities to possible emergencies.
India demands return of Piprahwa gems found with Buddha's remains
The Indian government has moved to stop the auction of ancient gem relics that were found buried with the remains of Buddha.
Fire breaks out at Kolkata hotel; 15 bodies recovered
A raging fire at Rituraj Hotel in central Kolkata has killed 15 people and injured another 13.
BJP accuses TMC of defaming widow of Pahalgam attack victim
BJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya has accused the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) of trying to defame the widow of a victim from the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Netflix announces Rajkummar Rao, R Madhavan's films at Tokyo showcase
At the recent APAC showcase in Tokyo, Netflix India unveiled its upcoming slate of films for 2025, including films led by Rajkummar Rao and R Madhavan.
Kolkata: Srijit Mukherji hospitalized due to breathing issues, chest pain
National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji (47) was hospitalized in Kolkata on Saturday after he complained of breathing distress and mild chest pain, reported The Telegraph.
'PM should rein in Shah': Mamata claims Bengal violence preplanned
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that the recent violence over the Waqf law was planned.
Fresh violence in Bengal's South 24 Parganas over Waqf laws
Fresh violence has erupted in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over amendments to the Waqf laws, days after Murshidabad witnessed similar violent protests.
'Supreme Court must clarify..': Mamata after 25,000 Bengal teachers sacked
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed to protect the jobs of teachers whose appointments were quashed by the Supreme Court last week.
Drunk TV director drives into Kolkata market; 1 killed
A vegetable seller was killed and seven others were injured after a car, reportedly driven by a drunk driver, rammed into a market on Sunday in Kolkata's Thakurpukur.
BJP alleges attack during Kolkata's Ram Navami procession; police deny
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has alleged that a Ram Navami procession in Kolkata's Park Circus Seven Point area was attacked.
Ram Navami 2025: Security heightened across India ahead of celebrations
With the festive spirit of Ram Navami imminent, security is being stepped up in several states across India.
Massive protests in Bengal, Ahmedabad, Chennai after Waqf Bill cleared
Protests broke out in Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday after Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Operation Brahma: India launches massive aid mission for earthquake-hit Myanmar
India has launched 'Operation Brahma,' a massive humanitarian mission to help Myanmar after a devastating earthquake.
RG Kar incident not gang rape, concludes CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has told the Calcutta High Court that the death of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was not a case of gang rape.
Third suspect Sahil Jain arrested in Ranya Rao gold case
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested the third suspect in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, Sahil Sakariya Jain.
Posing as I-T officials, 5 CISF personnel rob businessman's house
Eight people, including five CISF personnel, have been arrested for a robbery at a Kolkata businessman's house.
Sonu Sood's wife suffers injuries, hospital confirms no internal damage
Sonu Sood's wife, Sonali, her sister, and nephew were injured in a car accident late on Monday night.
Sonu Sood launches charity club in Kolkata: Details here
Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood has established the Sonu Sood Charity Club (SSCC) in Kolkata.
What is human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata woman
A 49-year-old woman in Kolkata has tested positive for the human coronavirus HKU1, reports state.
IPL 2025: Shreya Ghoshal-Disha Patani to perform at Eden Gardens
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will kick off on Saturday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Sourav Ganguly turns cop for Netflix's 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter'
Ever since Netflix started promoting Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, rumors about Bengal legend, Sourav Ganguly appearing for a cameo role swirled. Even creator Neeraj Pandey had to address the rumors during a press conference.
Sourav Ganguly to appear in 'Khakee 2'? Neeraj Pandey reveals
Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has fueled speculation of former Indian men's cricket captain, Sourav Ganguly, making a cameo in his upcoming Netflix series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.
50% of India's MF investments come from these 5 cities
Nearly 50% of India's mutual fund investments come from five major cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata.
'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' trailer to launch on March 5
The much-awaited trailer of the upcoming thriller Khakee: The Bengal Chapter will be released on March 5, in Kolkata as per a report by IndiaTimes.
Mother-daughter duo caught with headless body of relative in suitcase
A mother-daughter duo was caught by locals while trying to dump a body in the Ganga river at Kumartuli Ghat, Kolkata.
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across Kolkata and adjoining areas.
Bengal reports its 4th suspected GBS death this year
West Bengal has witnessed its fourth suspected GBS (Guillain Barre Syndrome) death this year.
Renowned Bengali singer-songwriter Pratul Mukhopadhyay (82) dies after prolonged illness
Renowned Bengali singer and songwriter, Pratul Mukhopadhyay, died on Saturday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness.
Kolkata: Screening of Ritwik Ghatak films canceled over 'political content'
A state-run school in Kolkata recently called off the scheduled screening of two films of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, Amar Lenin and Komal Gandhar.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Bangladeshi suspect's fingerprints partially match
The investigation into the stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan has progressed by leaps and bounds, with preliminary fingerprint reports connecting the prime suspect, Shariful Islam, to the crime.
Furious over leave rejection, Bengal government employee stabs 4 colleagues
A West Bengal government employee was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed at least four of his colleagues at the Karigari Bhavan office in Kolkata's Newtown area.
Maldives aims to attract 3 lakh Indian tourists in 2025
The Maldives government aims to attract 3 lakh Indian tourists in 2025.
Saif stabbing attack: Accused sent to 14 days judicial custody
The Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate Court has sent Shariful Fakir, the accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, to 14 days of judicial custody.
Mamata Shankar honored with Padma Shri: Revisiting her recent roles
Renowned for her work with cinematic legends Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Mamata Shankar—a world-famous dancer and choreographer—was recently honored with the Padma Shri.
RG Kar rape-murder: Victim's parents don't seek death penalty
The Calcutta High Court has deferred its verdict on the appeals filed by the West Bengal government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Sanjay Roy's sentencing.
'Making garments, gardening': What RG Kar convict's routine looks like
Sanjay Roy, the man convicted of raping and murdering a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College, is now serving his life sentence at Presidency Central Jail, Kolkata.
RG Kar rape-murder: Accused Sanjoy Roy gets life term
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, noting that the case did not qualify for the death penalty.
RG Kar case: Convict Sanjay Roy to be sentenced today
Sanjay Roy, the man convicted of raping and murdering a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, will be sentenced on Monday afternoon.
'I'm being framed': RG Kar accused reacts to guilty verdict
A local court in Kolkata convicted Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case on Saturday.
Sanjoy Roy found guilty in RG Kar rape-murder case
A sessions court in Kolkata has found Sanjoy Roy, the prime accused in the RG Kar rape-murder case, guilty.
RG Kar case verdict today: Victim's parents say probe incomplete
A Kolkata court will pronounce its verdict on Saturday in the high-profile rape and murder case of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Kolkata surpasses Bengaluru as India's most congested city
Kolkata has dethroned Bengaluru as India's most congested city in 2024, as per a traffic index by TomTom, a Dutch location technology specialist.
Verdict in Kolkata trainee doctor rape-murder case on January 18
The Sealdah court in Kolkata will deliver its verdict on January 18 in the high-profile rape and murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor.
LPG price cut: 19kg commercial cylinder becomes cheaper by ₹14.5
State-owned oil marketing companies in India, have reduced the prices of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders across major metro cities.
Kolkata: Spurious drugs worth ₹6.6 crore seized; woman arrested
In a joint operation, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the Drugs Control Directorate of West Bengal have seized counterfeit drugs worth ₹6.6 crore.
RG Kar rape-murder: No evidence of struggle at crime scene
A forensic report by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) has found no signs of a struggle at the alleged crime scene in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, where a trainee doctor was reportedly raped and murdered.
Kolkata man granted divorce over 'imposition' of wife's friend, family
The Calcutta High Court has granted divorce to a man on the grounds of cruelty.
On Nirbhaya case anniversary, a notice to Centre by SC
The Supreme Court has sent notices to the Union and state governments after a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).
Kolkata woman's head severed, body dismembered for rejecting brother-in-law's advances
A horrifying crime has unfolded in the Tollygunge area of Kolkata, leaving the city in shock.
Kolkata: Fresh protests erupt after ex-RG Kar principal granted bail
Fresh protests have erupted in Kolkata after Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, former officer-in-charge of Tala police station, were granted bail.
RG Kar case: Kolkata court grants bail to ex-principal Ghosh
A Kolkata court has granted bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in a rape and murder case.
'World's richest beggar' earns ₹7.5cr by begging, owns flats, shop
Bharat Jain, a Mumbai resident, has been crowned the "world's richest beggar" with a ₹7.5 crore fortune, all earned through begging.
Kolkata college suspends teacher amid sexual harassment allegations
A Scottish Church College physical education teacher has been suspended after he was accused of sexual harassment in Kolkata.
₹15L for Karan Aujla's concert: Tickets costlier than Diljit, Coldplay
Punjabi pop sensation Karan Aujla is all set to kick off his Indian tour, with ticket prices now out on BookMyShow.
Bangladesh bars 63 ISKCON monks from visiting India: Report
Despite having valid travel documents, Bangladesh authorities stopped 63 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monks from entering India at the Benapole border.
After Kolkata, Tripura hospital refuses to treat Bangladesh patients
Two leading hospitals in India have decided to stop treating patients from Bangladesh.
'Insults shown toward India': Kolkata hospital refuses to treat Bangladeshis
The JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata has announced a ban on admitting Bangladeshi patients. The decision comes amid protests over the alleged mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh.