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Six members of a West Midnapore family, including two children, are critically ill after eating food accidentally cooked with acid mistaken for water. Police are probing both accidental and deliberate angles, while all victims receive treatment at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

India captain Shubman Gill, recovering from a neck spasm sustained in the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday. His chances of playing the second Test in Guwahati remain slim, with selectors considering resting him for the ODI series

Team India captain Shubman Gill sustained a neck injury on the second day of the Kolkata Test against South Africa. He was hospitalized, discharged after observation, and will travel to Guwahati with the team. BCCI will monitor him before confirming his 2nd Test participation.

India’s 30-run loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens exposed a clear divide between skipper Shubman Gill’s call for balanced pitches and coach Gautam Gambhir’s preference for rank turners, raising questions about India’s Test strategy and World Test Championship campaign

Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul helped India bowl out South Africa for 159 on day one of the Kolkata Test. Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel supported as India ended at 37/1, trailing by 122 runs

India face South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, wary of the visitors’ potent spin attack led by Maharaj and Harmer. Memories of last year’s collapse against New Zealand spinners linger as Shubman Gill’s side seeks redemption

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge

Andhra secured a five-wicket victory over Bengal in the BCCI Women’s T-20 Cricket Championship (Under-19) semi-final, with Ch. Tamanna’s 3/15 earning her 'Player of the Match'. Andhra will now face Karnataka in the final on November 12

The Enforcement Directorate detained a carpenter and his family from Chakdah, West Bengal, in connection with a fake passport racket. The case is linked to a previous arrest involving a Pakistani operative and illegal Bangladeshi nationals

Record overnight rainfall of over 300 mm left Kolkata submerged on Tuesday, killing seven people by electrocution. Power and Internet services collapsed, metro and train operations were disrupted, and several Durga Puja pandals were damaged as the city braced for more rain.

Kolkata reeled under very heavy overnight rain on Tuesday, with over 300 mm recorded in some areas. Widespread flooding disrupted Metro and train services, paralysed traffic, and forced school closures. IMD warned of more rain due to a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s flight from Delhi to Bhubaneswar was diverted to Kolkata due to heavy rain. The aircraft hovered for 21 minutes before diversion. Consequently, the state-level Teachers’ Day function was rescheduled to 3 pm

An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata returned safely after a bird strike shortly after take-off, carrying 160-165 passengers. The airline cancelled the flight for inspections, offering refreshments, alternate arrangements, or refunds to affected passengers.

NorthEast United retained the Durand Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour in Kolkata, with Moroccan star Alaaeddine Ajaraie bagging three assists, a goal, and both top individual awards

Diamond Harbour FC, debutants in the Durand Cup, face defending champions NorthEast United FC in a high-stakes final in Kolkata, with a record Rs 1.21 crore prize at stake

A trainee nurse was found dead at a private hospital in Singur, Hooghly. Her family alleged rape and murder, accusing police of negligence and demanding a CBI probe. Two people, including the nursing home owner and her lover, were arrested

Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri faced obstacles in Kolkata during the scheduled trailer launch of his film ‘The Bengal Files,’ which he claims was cancelled due to political pressure. Agnihotri criticised what he described as ‘suppression of artistic expression,’ particularly in light of the film’s focus on ‘Direct Action Day’.

Officials said the children suffered dehydration due to hot, humid weather. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later visited them at SSKM hospital

Sania Mirza paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Vece Paes, former Olympian and father of Leander Paes, who died in Kolkata. Recalling their first meeting in 2002, she described him as a likeable professional and a trusted presence in Indian tennis.

Kolkata Police has summoned BJP MLA Ashok Dinda over alleged threats to officers during the RG Kar Hospital crime anniversary protest. Seven cases were filed in Kolkata and Howrah against BJP leaders and supporters over violence and obstruction during the march