'No late outings', Mamata tells students from outside Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district as "shocking" and said that no accused would be......

Ambedkar favoured smaller states; proposed MP, UP's division

B R Ambedkar, the chief architect of India's Constitution, believed that large states posed serious challenges to governance and democratic accountability while smaller states are more manageable......

No death certificates for Bengal women killed in Kumbh stampede

Families of two women from West Bengal, who were among the 30 pilgrims killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, alleged on Thursday that they were handed over the bodies without death......

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

A cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach the Odisha-West Bengal coasts by October 24, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds in both......

Mamata's potato politics sends prices crashing

The first big task in hand at the new address is a success. Sitting in the plush office at the 14th floor of the newly-inaugurated secretariat, by default facing one of the infrastructure marvels......

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday. IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was caught behind off Ronit More after scoring just seven. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images Ajinkya......

Ranji Trophy: Five-star Anureet helps Railways earn vital three points

Railways bowler Anureet Singh. Photograph: Anureet Singh/Facebook Railways seamer Anureet Singh's five-wicket haul kept them in the hunt for the quarter-finals as they got three crucial points......

Duleep Trophy: Sever-star Binny helps South march towards crushing innings win

Stuart Binny. Photograph: Clint Hughes/Getty Images All-rounder Stuart Binny tormented the East Zone batsmen with his controlled swing bowling as they lost as many as 14 wickets with South Zone......