Wednesday's 3-0 win was also the club's 12th clean sheet in a row.
Aizawl FC booked a berth in the summit clash of the Federation Cup football tournament in their maiden appearance after they drew with Sporting Clube de Goa 2-2 in the second leg semi-finals, in Margao, on Sunday.
Twelve Indian Super League clubs have accused the All India Football Federation of retaining a surplus from the current season, despite promising not to profit from the league.
On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.
Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.
Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi's touchdown in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday sent the city into a frenzy.
East Bengal look to revive fortunes in derby
East Bengal suffered their third defeat in a row to be on eight points from seven matches.
East Bengal FC gained a lot of momentum as the first half came to a close with the likes of Jeakson Singh, Vishnu and Cleiton getting on the ball in the final third and creating problems for the Mohun Bagan Super Giant backline. However, they weren't clinical enough to end the first half on level terms.
Jeje Lalpekhlua (9th minute), Kean Lewis (74th) and Bikramjit Singh (80th) scored for Mohun Bagan while Seminlen Doungel (52nd) found the target for Bengaluru FC in the Group E match.
Anwar Ali, his current side East Bengal, and parent club Delhi FC on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court and sought a stay on the suspension imposed on the player.
ISL, I-League clubs to meet Sports Minister after talks with AIFF chief Chaubey fail to end deadlock
Runners-up Churchill Brothers and former title holders Mohun Bagan settled for a goalless draw in their 16th round I-league soccer match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
Nandhakumar ends East Bengal's 1658-day wait to beat Mohun Bagan
Mohun Bagan's prolonged dispute with their former captain Bhaichung Bhutia is turning into a battle against arch rivals East Bengal, with both clubs hurling charges against each other.
Mohun Bagan is planning a tie-up with Liverpool to have the academy and youth sides of both clubs exchange visits.
Brison brace stretches FC Goa's unbeaten streak to seven games after 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan
ATK Mohun Bagan moved to the top of the table and Kerala Blasters FC entered the top-four after the two sides played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League.
The Mahindra United striker said he would move to Mohun Bagan next season to help the Kolkatan outfit end their drought of trophies.
The Kolkata giants beat Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0 in the semi-finals.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75, wishes poured in from across the country, with sporting icons Gautam Gambhir, R Praggnanandhaa, and Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker sending their heartfelt messages.
ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved
The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa
Notice for ticket holders ahead of Durand Cup semis Kolkata
Defending champions Mohun Bagan pipped Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0 courtesy Katsumi Yusa's late strike, tightening their grip on the pole position of the I-League football tournament, in Barasat, on Saturday.
Mohun Bagan with 39 points from 16 matches enjoy a point difference which is insurmountable by any other team even if all other matches had been played and concluded as a normal course of action
Despite losing the top spot to Mumbai, ATK Mohun Bagan will still harbour hopes of salvaging their season with a second successive Hero ISL title.
Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died in Kolkata on Thursday morning.
Habib, who was suffering from dementia and Parkinson's syndrome for the past couple of years, breathed his last in Hyderabad, his birthplace.
With this result, Sporting Clube de Goa took their tally to nine points from eight matches while Bagan have eight from as many games.
The defending champions beat arch-rivals East Bengal in the semi-finals via the penalty shoot-out.
'Yes, this is an away game against a good team, but we have to prepare accordingly and think only of one thing -- a positive result.'
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
CK Vineeth showed his predatory skills with double strike in the extra time as Bengaluru FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-0 to win the 38th Federation Cup football tournament.
An injury time goal by Levy Coelho helped Vasco draw 1-1 with Mohun Bagan in the NFL game.
The result stretches BFC's winless run to six matches.
The two Kolkata teams played out a 1-1 draw in their fourth round match in the ONGC I-League football competition.
With Fatorda buzzing and continental football back where it belongs, the Gaurs will hope to make a statement and prove they belong among Asia's elite.
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