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Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been selected for the Indian compound women’s archery team after topping the Kolkata trials with 15.25 points. This marks her 16th consecutive selection to the national team, continuing her streak from 2011 to 2026

Cricketer Mohammed Shami and his brother were asked to appear for SIR verification in Kolkata due to errors in their voter forms. Shami, representing Bengal in Rajkot, has requested new dates, rescheduled between January 9–11 by the Election Commission

A middle-aged man was arrested in Beliaghata, Kolkata, for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl. The child was found injured near railway tracks and is receiving hospital treatment. Investigation underway

A proxy candidate, Lakhai Ghosh, was caught attempting to appear for the Kolkata Police Sub-Inspector exam on behalf of Abdul Khaleque. Police are investigating potential financial arrangements and a wider proxy recruitment racket in Murshidabad and Kolkata

The Election Commission of India will closely scrutinise domicile certificates issued in West Bengal after July 2025 during hearings on the draft voters’ list. The move follows opposition complaints of irregular issuance, with two-level verification ordered ahead of Assembly elections

Lionel Messi’s brief visit to India sparked a selfie craze, with reports of fans paying hefty sums for a photo with the football icon. Those priced out turned to AI-generated selfies, flooding social media and proving that wit can outshine wealth in the age of technology

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour is delayed due to fog. Fans in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata witnessed the Argentine star, though Kolkata saw chaos after spectators struggled to see him 

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata visit turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium as poor crowd management left fans frustrated. Bottles were hurled, seats vandalised and organisers criticised, overshadowing the Argentine star’s brief appearance during his GOAT Tour in India

Lionel Messi’s Kolkata event at Salt Lake Stadium ended in chaos, with police detaining the organiser for mismanagement. Fans vandalised the venue after failing to see Messi clearly. CM Mamata Banerjee apologised and ordered a judicial probe into the incident

Chaos erupted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after fans failed to get a clear glimpse of football icon Lionel Messi during a ticketed event. Police resorted to baton charge as protests escalated, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to order a high-level inquiry and issue an apology

Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated Kolkata appearance descended into chaos after crowd surges cut short his lap of honour at Salt Lake Stadium. Angry fans vandalised seats and banners, raising concerns over crowd management during the football icon’s India tour.

Chaos broke out at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after fans protested over not getting a clear glimpse of Lionel Messi despite buying expensive tickets. Angry spectators damaged property and hurled objects as police struggled to contain the unrest.

Kolkata based Ham radio operator Ambarish Nag Biswas has won the first Amateur Radio Hero Award instituted by Orlando HamCation 2026. He was recognised for supporting emergency operations, helping law enforcement and reuniting missing persons with families across several States.

Lakhs of devotees participated in Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground for the ‘Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path,’ a mega Bhagavad Gita recital organised to promote spiritual heritage, social harmony, and collective chanting led by prominent monks and leaders

Hyderabad defeated Bihar by seven wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at Salt Lake, Kolkata. Tanay Thyagarajan took three wickets to restrict Bihar to 132, before Tanmay Agarwal’s unbeaten 67 sealed the chase in 12.5 overs

Hyderabad defeated Jammu and Kashmir by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Tanay Thyagarajan scoring 50 and Nitin Sai Yadav taking three wickets. The win took Hyderabad to the top of Group B with 16 points

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, became the youngest centurion in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history with a sparkling 108 not out. Despite his heroics, Maharashtra chased down Bihar’s 176, led by Prithvi Shaw’s blistering 66, to win by three wickets

Former India captain Shabbir Ali met his ‘Guru’, Olympian Arun Ghosh, in Kolkata. Ali recalled the 1974 Indian Youth Team’s unbeaten run under Ghosh, which made them Asian-level champions. He said the reunion was nostalgic and truly special

Maharashtra defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 at Salt Lake Ground, Kolkata. Prithvi Shaw scored 66 and Arshin Kulkarni remained unbeaten on 89 as Maharashtra chased down Hyderabad’s 191 with ease

India bowling coach Morne Morkel stressed the need to regain momentum in the ODI series against South Africa after a 0-2 Test defeat. He highlighted Ranchi conditions, updates on Gill and Iyer, and opportunities for young bowlers like Arshdeep and Harshit