The West Bengal government has transferred the investigation into the murder of real estate developer Safiq Khan to the state CID following concerns from the victim's family about the lack of arrests.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the central government to approve West Bengal's request to rename the state, following the approval of a similar proposal for Kerala.
India's virtual T20 World Cup quarterfinal against West Indies at Eden Gardens will be played on the same pitch that produced the tournament's first 200-plus total, with dew and spin likely to play key roles.
The West Indies and South Africa, both undefeated, will battle in a Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. The West Indies' powerful batting will be tested by South Africa's balanced bowling attack. The result could significantly impact India's chances of reaching the semi-finals.
West Indies' commanding victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup has significantly increased the pressure on India to win their remaining matches by a substantial margin to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.
India has joined over 100 countries and global organizations in condemning Israel's "unilateral" decisions and measures aimed at expanding its "unlawful presence" in the West Bank.
West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.
Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.
West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer emphasises maximising scoring opportunities over solely hitting sixes in their crucial T20 World Cup clash against South Africa.
Dutch chess Grandmaster Jan Timman, known as "the best of the West" in a time when chess was dominated by players from the Soviet Union, has died at the age of 74, the Dutch Chess Federation said on Thursday.
Clarity of roles driving WI's clinical run into Super Eights: Shai Hope
Dipendra Singh Airee and Sompal Kami's late partnership helped Nepal reach 133 for 8 against the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Group C match. Airee's 58 and Kami's unbeaten 26 lifted Nepal after a poor start.
Shimron Hetmyer's brilliant counter-attack with the bat and Romario Shepherd's hat-trick powered West Indies to an emphatic 35-run victory against Scotland.
Scotland, a late entry into the T20 World Cup, is set to face West Indies in their opening match. Scotland aims to prove their worth and cause upsets against higher-ranked teams, while West Indies look to leverage their experience and firepower.
Defending champions West Bengal beat Nagaland 4-0 in Santosh Trophy
Hope to lead West Indies in T20 World Cup; Sampson, Joseph included
Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 48 in 22 balls to help West Indies to a six-run victory over hosts South Africa in a T20 International reduced to 10 overs per side.
Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli slammed half-centuries as Afghanistan outclassed West Indies by 38 runs in the first T20 International in Dubai on Monday.
Friday's earthquake in Kolkata has added uncertainty to India's crucial T20 World Cup match against the West Indies, which is a virtual quarter-final for a spot in the semi-finals.
Clinical South Africa hammer West Indies by nine wickets, seal semifinal spot
For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.
ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.
Spinner Keshav Maharaj stressed the importance of adapting quickly to conditions as South Africa prepares for a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against the West Indies.
Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.
India's Arshdeep Singh discusses learning from senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, focusing on adaptability and staying ahead of batters in the T20 World Cup.
Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons expects India to attack aggressively in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Chennai, saying his side is ready after learning tough lessons from the heavy loss to West Indies.
Rinku Singh will link-up with the Indian squad ahead of the must-win Super 8 clash against West Indies after attending the funeral of his father, who passed away following a battle with cancer.
India's loss to South Africa on Sunday, makes their next two encounters decisive to their fate in the Super 8s.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts of West Bengal after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh. People rushed out of buildings in panic, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede
Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India
Sunil Gavaskar praises Abhishek Sharma's half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his improved composure and learning from previous setbacks.
The West Indies and Zimbabwe, both undefeated in the first round, will clash in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight match. The West Indies' power-hitting prowess will be tested against Zimbabwe's resilience and all-round strength.
India should only focus on winning their match T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday without worrying about the net run rate, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
'The way he is batting, I think sometimes, he was kind of wasted down the bottom in the innings. He's such a good player, he can bat in all situations... (against) spin (and) pace..'
Protesters clashed with police in Siliguri, West Bengal, during a demonstration organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch over the assault of a pregnant tribal woman. The demonstrators were demanding justice for the woman and the arrest of all individuals involved in the incident.
Veteran politician and former railway minister Mukul Roy, a key figure in West Bengal politics, has died due to cardiac arrest, marking the end of a significant era.
A 26-year-old woman in Thane district, identified as Pratiksha Rane, committed suicide due to depression stemming from repeated failures in police recruitment examinations. She was found dead at her residence in Ambernath, leaving a suicide note expressing her disappointment to her parents.
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