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Mamata Banerjee-conceptualised football-themed sculpture demolished at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium
May 23, 2026 18:10 ISTThe sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, reportedly designed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been demolished by the West Bengal government. Now, discussions are being held over installing the statue of a renowned footballer in its place.
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Marco Rubio India visit updates: India, US diplomats attend reception at US Embassy to welcome
India | May 23, 2026 23:25 ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Kolkata on Saturday to begin his four-day India visit. During the trip, Rubio will visit Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and attend the Quad meeting, with discussions expected on trade, defence and strategic ties.
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Aaj Ki Baat: CM Suvendu's announcement on Namaz, Maulvis and rioters, why is Didi worried?
Aaj Ki Baat | May 19, 2026 2:53 ISTChange is beginning to be seen in Bengal. Muslims will no longer receive reservations in Bengal, and the stipends given to priests and imams will be discontinued. Starting June 1st, women will receive three thousand rupees per month.
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'Hooliganism will be eradicated': CM Adhikari warns of strict action over Park Circus violence
May 18, 2026 16:04 ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned that his government won't hesitate in taking stern action against those responsible for attacking police personnel and damaging public property.
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West Bengal Election result: What happened in 45 seats of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts?
May 05, 2026 14:24 ISTVoting for the West Bengal Assembly elections took place in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, covering all 294 seats.
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Bengal polls: PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | Watch
April 26, 2026 23:49 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Kolkata on Sunday, drawing huge crowds along a 2-km stretch in North Kolkata as part of his election campaign.
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How can TMC claim to support women: Smriti Irani after women's quota bill fails LS test | Exclusive
April 20, 2026 18:13 ISTSmriti Irani said that the bill was designed to strengthen women’s participation in politics, and added that the BJP currently has a significant number of women MPs in the Lok Sabha.
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Jhaal Muri in the spotlight after PM Modi’s Jhargram stop: Here’s how to make it
Food | April 20, 2026 10:54 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s spontaneous jhaal muri stop in Jhargram has put the spotlight back on one of Kolkata’s most iconic street snacks. The story traces how this humble mix of puffed rice, spices, and mustard oil continues to define everyday food culture in Bengal.
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Omar Abdullah slams Khawaja Asif for remarks: 'Forget Kolkata, Pakistan could not reach even Delhi'
India | April 07, 2026 23:46 ISTOmar Abdullah said all could see that aircraft in India are still flying, but see what is the situation in Pakistan due to fuel shortage. He added that Pakistan should rather try to improve the relations with India.
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Kolkata weather saves KKR as rain and wet outfield wash out clash against PBKS at Eden Gardens
Cricket | April 06, 2026 23:49 ISTKKR would feel that rain and a wet outfield saved them as they were on the back foot after being rocked early by the Punjab Kings. After opting to bat first, KKR were reeling at 25/2 after 3.4 overs before rain came down, only for the match to be abandoned.
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'BJP is a barbaric party': Mamata Banerjee alleges torture of Bengali-speaking migrants
March 31, 2026 15:41 ISTMamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being “barbaric,” alleging it targets Bengali-speaking migrants and manipulates voter rolls ahead of the West Bengal elections.
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Restrictions imposed in Bengal for Ram Navami: Carrying of weapons banned, police deployed
March 26, 2026 9:54 ISTAround 3,000 police personnel will be deployed across the state, and no procession with more than 500 participants will be allowed," one officer said.
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TMC insulted President, tribals, their reign coming to end: PM Modi fires off poll bugle in Bengal
March 14, 2026 17:35 ISTPM Modi said TMC could not accept the honour given to an Adivasi leader holding the country’s highest constitutional post. “Because a daughter of the Adivasi community holds such a high position, the TMC folks could not accept her honour."
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West Bengal's electoral map: A decade of dramatic shifts from 2016 to 2021 to 2026 | EXPLAINED
March 12, 2026 8:44 ISTWest Bengal electoral map: The 2021 elections triggered a political earthquake, as the BJP surged dramatically to 77 seats riding a Hindutva and NRC wave, making major inroads in Junglemahal (across Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Purulia, and Bankura with around 30 seats) and North Bengal.
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LPG cylinder shortage hits restaurants, hotels in Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru, govt responds
India | March 10, 2026 8:11 ISTAmid this crisis, restaurant owners said commercial LPG supplies have largely stopped since Sunday, while domestic cylinders are facing delivery delays from two to eight days after booking.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces 'go back' slogans, shown black flags outside Kalighat temple in Kolkata
India | March 09, 2026 10:43 ISTAs CEC Gyanesh Kumar's convoy was leaving the airport, TMC workers raised "go back" slogans, targeting him. Black flags were also shown to the CEC when his convoy was passing through the Kaikhali area along the VIP Road.
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'No protocol lapse': Mamata Banerjee hits back at President Murmu over Siliguri controversy
March 08, 2026 18:04 ISTMamata Banerjee claimed the party was attempting to misrepresent West Bengal’s handling of the event and questioned why similar issues in BJP-ruled states were not highlighted.
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President Murmu flags Mamata's absence at Santhal event: 'Don't know if she's angry with me'
March 07, 2026 19:07 ISTThe President also pointed out lapses in protocol, stating that neither Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee nor any state ministers were present to receive her at the airport. Only Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb was there to welcome her.
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Kolkata-Dubai flight services resume partially after four-day suspension amid war in Middle East
India | March 05, 2026 12:44 ISTInternational flight services between Kolkata and Dubai have partially resumed after a four-day suspension triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. A flydubai aircraft carrying 130 passengers landed at Kolkata airport early Thursday.
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Kolkata weather report: Will rain spoil IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash?
Cricket | March 01, 2026 8:56 ISTWith India set to take on the West Indies in game 52 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the weather report for the clash that is slated to be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1.
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