Kolkata: News
Kolkata tops list of cleanest air among Indian metros
Kolkata has been named the Indian metro with the cleanest air quality, according to a new study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
20th anniversary celebration: 'Parineeta' returns to theaters in August
The critically acclaimed Hindi film Parineeta, starring Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan, will be re-released in theaters on its 20th anniversary.
DJ Snake is back! India tour dates announced; see here
French DJ and producer DJ Snake is returning to India for the third time. He will be touring six cities as part of the Sunburn Arena tour.
'Ashamed': Mamata leads mega protest against 'harassment' of Bengali migrants
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest in Kolkata on Wednesday against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.
IIM-Calcutta student alleges she was raped in hostel
A student of the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta has alleged that she was raped by a collegemate inside the boys' hostel.
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.