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Earthquake in Myanmar causes tremors in Kolkata

Tremors were felt across Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Tuesday evening, after an earthquake of magnitude 6 with its epicentre in Myanmar jolted parts of eastern and northeastern India, an...

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

A new study reveals a potential anomaly in Kolkata's voter lists, suggesting a disproportionate impact on Muslim voters flagged for logical discrepancies during the ongoing revision process IMAGE:...

Bombs hurled, firing reported in clash in Kolkata, 10 held

Bombs were hurled and bullets fired during a clash between two groups here, leaving two persons injured, police said on Monday. IMAGE: Stones were hurled from both sides, creating panic in the...

Kolkata nurses who tested positive for Nipah 'extremely critical'

The two nurses, who tested positive for Nipah virus, have been admitted to the Beliaghata ID Hospital in Kolkata, a senior state health department official said, while describing their condition as...

ED chargesheets RG Kar ex-principal in medical college irregularities

The ED investigation revealed that funds meant for contractors were diverted and siphoned off through various means, including bearer cheques and transfers to associate firms IMAGE: RG Kar former...

India Inc lauds Budget for bold bets on AI, data centres

India Inc on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a 'structural shift' in the country's technology landscape, noting that the government is moving beyond fragmented pilots to build...

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s biggest challenge will be to find a new growth driver, particularly against the backdrop of a global economy ravaged by heightened uncertainty and...

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled. Key Points Bollywood supports singles almost as much as they love their love stories. There have been some...

Shahid Kapoor's 'Fun, Fun, Fun' Song In O'Romeo

The cheerful mood of the Paan Ki Dukaan song launch was briefly interrupted when Shahid Kapoor was mobbed by fans on stage. IMAGE: Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri at the song launch. Photograph:...

Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing in Kolkata

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami appeared before the poll officials with the necessary documents at a school in south Kolkata's Bikramgarh area. Photograph: Mohammed Shami/Instagram India pacer Mohammed...

Shami summoned for voter verification in Kolkata, seeks time

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami was called for the hearing along with his brother Mohammed Kaif at a school in Jadavpur but the cricketer could not appear as he is currently in Rajkot. Photograph: ANI...

Messi Tour: Bhutia lambasts VIPs for chaos in Kolkata

'Many times across India we see sporting events getting delayed because of political speeches, chief guest handshakes and all that. That is not necessary.' IMAGE: Angry spectators went on a...

World's largest Messi statue unveiled in Kolkata

'There is no other statue of Messi this big in the world.' IMAGE: Built in just 40 days, this is the world's largest Messi statue, honoring the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. Photograph: ANI Photo...

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya ahead of India's match against Namibia. Photograph: ANI Photo The ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. No host...

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