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Man claims Bengaluru airport commute is longer than his Kolkata flight, internet weighs in
offbeat | Jul 12, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTA viral video by Manish Kumar Singh has reignited the debate around India's urban infrastructure after he claimed it took longer to drive from Bengaluru's HSR Layout to the airport than to fly to Kolkata. The clip has sparked discussions on airport connectivity and city planning.
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CM Suvendu says six arrested in Kolkata warehouse collapse case, will take action against architect
Kolkata | Jun 26, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTAccording to police, the warehouse had received approval from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Investigators are now trying to determine how permission was granted for a structure that is suspected to have been built in violation of regulations.
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80-year-old Kolkata violinist earns barely ₹100 a day; Anand Mahindra offers support
offbeat | Jun 25, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTAnand Mahindra has offered to support 80-year-old Kolkata street musician Bhagwan Mallick after a viral video highlighted his decades-long struggle to earn a living by playing the violin. The appeal has since sparked an outpouring of support online.
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Kolkata warehouse collapse: Five dead, 20 injured, three arrested | What we know so far
Kolkata | Jun 24, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTKolkata warehouse collapse: “NDRF, Army, SDRF, Police, Fire Department are all together working here. 21 people have been rescued. Three people have lost their lives. SSKM Hospital is working. Around 12-18 people are trapped inside,” CM Suvendu Adhikari said.
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PM Modi commissions three indigenous warships into Navy; all about Agray, Sanshokhak and Dunagiri
India | Jun 21, 2026, 11:17 PM ISTAll three platforms have been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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International Yoga Day: PM Modi leads celebrations, takes part in mass yoga session in Kolkata
India | Jun 21, 2026, 10:20 PM ISTIndia and the world are marking the 12th International Yoga Day with large-scale events centred around the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the national celebration from Kolkata’s Red Road, while Indian Missions abroad are organising programmes.
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ED summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal teacher recruitment scam probe
West Bengal | Jun 14, 2026, 11:05 PM ISTOfficials are examining allegations that recruitment rules were violated and appointments were granted to ineligible or lower-ranked candidates, while deserving applicants were allegedly denied jobs.
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TMC office to be vacated in Delhi: Partho Bhowmik asks Abhishek to shift office from his residence
India | Jun 09, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTThe TMC office operates from the residence of rebel MP Partho Bhowmik. In this regards, Partho Bhowmik has asked Abhishek Banerjee to vacate the TMC office from his residence.
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Kolkata traffic alert: Vidyasagar Setu closed for repairs, check alternate routes
West Bengal | Jun 07, 2026, 07:00 AM ISTVidyasagar Setu has been closed to vehicular traffic from 5 am to 9 pm on Sunday as major repair and rehabilitation work gets underway. Kolkata Police have implemented diversion routes across the city.
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Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor after Mamata Banerjee's approval amid TMC split
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTFirhad Hakim has stepped down as Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation after conveying his desire to resign to Mamata Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress chief has accepted his request.
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Bengal govt declares June 20 as 'West Bengal Day': Know the historical significance behind the date
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTWest Bengal will observe June 20 as "West Bengal Day", while the BJP plans statewide Bengal Foundation Day celebrations. PM Narendra Modi's Kolkata visit and International Yoga Day events are expected to put the state in the national spotlight.
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Senior Bengal govt official falls from fifth floor of Kolkata Food Bhavan, hospitalised
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 09:05 PM ISTA senior West Bengal government official, Indradev Bhattacharya, sustained serious injuries after falling from the fifth floor of Kolkata's Food Bhavan. He has been admitted to SSKM Hospital.
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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Suvendu Adhikari expands cabinet, 35 ministers take oath
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Suvendu Adhikari-led administration took its next major step with the expansion of the state Cabinet on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am.
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After Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked, suffers 'head injury'
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTMC and BJP workers clashed outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, during which MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured.
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Mamata Banerjee-conceptualised football-themed sculpture demolished at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium
West Bengal | May 23, 2026, 06:10 PM 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, 11:25 PM 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, 02:53 AM 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
West Bengal | May 18, 2026, 04:04 PM 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?
West Bengal | May 05, 2026, 02:24 PM 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
West Bengal | Apr 26, 2026, 11:49 PM 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.