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The Brazilian Football Confederation is in advanced talks to play an international friendly in Kolkata in October 2026. If finalized, the landmark fixture will mark the senior Brazilian team's first appearance in India, following their 2026 World Cup campaign

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the assault on journalists during a protest over the NEET paper leak in Kolkata, assured strict action against those responsible, and directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured mediapersons

The flight fare from Bagdogra to Kolkata is modest in July. However, the price can be doubled by October, and seats that were easy to find last week can vanish within days once the vacation season begins.

Kolkata Customs officials recovered 707 red-eared slider turtles from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The invasive species, classified among the world’s worst invasive species, was seized as authorities investigated suspected wildlife smuggling

Four Covid-19 patients, including a 10-year-old boy, are undergoing treatment at private hospitals in Kolkata. Doctors said most infections resemble the Omicron variant with mild symptoms, while urging vigilance and precautions as coronavirus cases rise in parts of India

A cargo train carrying 40 containers of imported mustard arrived in Nepal's Biratnagar directly from Kolkata Port for the first time. The rail service is expected to reduce transportation time and logistics costs for industrialists and importers in eastern Nepal.

The CBI conducted searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged ₹1,109-crore Canara Bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. Investigators allege inflated financial records, fund diversion and loan account evergreening caused substantial losses

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Shabdalok, India's first immersive language museum, at the National Library in Kolkata. Developed by the Union Culture Ministry, the museum showcases India's linguistic heritage through interactive galleries, digital technology and immersive cultural experiences

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed West Bengal's law and order and border security with senior state officials in Kolkata during his three-day visit. He also assessed India-Bangladesh border arrangements and inaugurated and launched BSF infrastructure projects worth over Rs 77 crore

The West Bengal sports fraternity is in shock after 15-year-old national-level shooter Damayanti Sen went missing from Howrah Station on Thursday. Police are checking platform CCTV footage after her family confirmed she left her phone at home

National-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, went missing from Howrah Station near Kolkata after leaving home on Thursday. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing her at the station platforms. Her family, friends and shooting community remain concerned as searches continue

The West Bengal government has formed a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code Bill. The panel will study the proposed law on marriage, divorce and inheritance before any decision is taken.

Former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the BJP in Kolkata. State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya welcomed the leaders, saying their experience would strengthen the party in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee led a candlelight rally in Kolkata demanding justice for an 11-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur. Senior TMC leaders also met the victim's family, assuring legal assistance and support as police continue their investigation

The West Bengal government has extended the suspension of three IPS officers by another 120 days in connection with the RG Kar rape-murder case. The move aims to ensure an impartial departmental probe as the CBI continues its fresh investigation

The suspension of three IPS officers accused of dereliction of duty in the RG Kar doctor rape and murder case has been extended by 120 days. The move aims to ensure an impartial departmental probe as the CBI continues its fresh investigation

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Trinamool Congress after state president Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all party posts, alleging organisational weakness and poor governance. The resignation has intensified political debate ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday alleged irregularities in the approval process of a warehouse that collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area, claiming the construction plan was sanctioned during the previous administration. The collapse has claimed nine lives so far, with investigations underway into possible lapses and corruption in building approvals

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata for questioning in the alleged school jobs scam money-laundering case. Investigators are examining financial records, digital evidence and suspected fund flows linked to recruitment irregularities

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended ongoing anti-encroachment drives, stating that footpaths cannot be occupied illegally while assuring rehabilitation for affected hawkers. He emphasized balancing public convenience with livelihood concerns as eviction operations continue across Kolkata and other areas