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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

Saturday's Durand Cup double-header features two crucial group-stage fixtures. Diamond Harbour FC face Mohun Bagan in a Group B showdown, while Punjab FC and Bodoland FC meet in a must-win Group D clash

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kolkata returned mid-air due to a technical issue on Sunday evening. The Airbus A320 circled to reduce fuel before landing safely. Passengers were later accommodated on an alternate aircraft.

Home sales in Hyderabad dropped 6 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, with 11,513 units sold. Though quarterly sales and new launches saw minor growth, high prices and affordability concerns are slowing demand, especially in the budget and mid-income housing segments

Kolkata Police's SIT is probing key contradictions in the alleged rape case at IIM Calcutta, including mismatched entry timings, the victim’s professional claims, and conflicting statements from the victim and her father, as the accused remains in custody till July 19

Eyebrows are being raised over how security guards allowed her inside without getting her name registered in the visitor’s logbook

A dramatic session saw the suspension of four BJP legislators after persistent disruptions, igniting heated debates

When asked if he had any word of advice for the top players, Ganguly said, "I have got no advice. I think they know the game as much I do. They will take a call."