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India’s economy rockets: Stunning 8.2% GDP surge marks best performance in 6 quarters | Kapil Sharma café firing: Delhi Police nabs key conspirator linked to Goldy Brar gang | India-Russia relations in focus: Putin visits India December 4-5 | US embassy in Delhi issues tender for 1,200 HEPA filter sets amid rising air pollution | Where is Imran Khan? PTI chief's sisters, supporters say no contact with jailed ex-Pakistan PM amid death rumours | Red Fort Blast: NIA arrests Faridabad man Soyab for helping suicide bomber | Humiliation for Team India! South Africa clean-sweeps Test series 2-0 | Not an accident! Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Zubeen Garg was murdered — ‘Motive will stun everyone’ | PM Modi raises saffron flag over Ram Mandir! ‘500-year dream finally fulfilled’ in historic ceremony at Ayodhya | Bollywood in shock: 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89 — industry and fans mourn legendary star

In Images: PM Modi addresses gathering at SEMICON 2025

Sep 02, 2025, at 07:22 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the gathering, boasted of "Viksit Bharat" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" at the 'SEMICON India 2025' at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi, on Tuesday. Photo: PIB

In Images: Citizens, Left outfits hold protest in Kolkata demanding end to Gaza violence

Sep 01, 2025, at 08:54 pm

Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) stage a protest march in Kolkata on Monday demanding an immediate cease-fire and peace in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Protesters carried placards condemning Israel’s military actions and criticizing U.S. support, with slogans calling for sanctions against Israel and an end to “imperialism." Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit

Sep 01, 2025, at 05:08 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of SCO Summit at Tianjin in China at a time the US' sanctions on India are effective. Photo: PIB

In Images: Volvo Car India introduces the all-electric EX30 SUV in Kolkata

Sep 01, 2025, at 05:03 pm

Volvo Car India introduced its latest all-electric SUV, the EX30, at SPL Volvo dealership in Kolkata. Photo: Arpita Das

In Images: PM Modi joins Jinping, Putin and others at SCO Summit in China

Sep 01, 2025, at 05:01 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with global leaders- most strikingly with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin- at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit at Tianjin in China. Photo: PIB

Modi departs for India after China  visit

Sep 01, 2025, at 04:50 pm

PM Modi departs from China for India on September 01, 2025.

In Images: Modi alongside Xi, Putin, other world leaders at SCO summit in China

Aug 31, 2025, at 09:42 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands in the front row alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as world leaders posed for the customary family photograph at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. Photo: PIB

In Images: PM Modi meets Xi Jinping in China

Aug 31, 2025, at 09:33 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian PM Narendra Modi ahead of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, on Sunday. Photo: PIB

In Images: Anupam Kher, Rituparna Sengupta promote each other’s films in Kolkata

Aug 31, 2025, at 06:35 pm

At the special screening of Tanvi the Great at South City INOX, Anupam Kher promoted his latest film, while Rituparna Sengupta appeared in support of her film Bela. They also supported each other’s films. The two actors exchanged warm praise as Sourav Ganguly joined the event. Actress Shubhangi Dutt,  who plays Tanvi, was also present. Photo : Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi addresses business leaders in Japan

Aug 29, 2025, at 03:50 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the business leaders on the first of his two-day visit to Japan. In his address to the business community in Tokyo, the Prime Minister gave a strong push for the 'Make in India' drive. Photo: PIB

In Images: The Night Club song from Joto Kando Kolkatatei launched

Aug 29, 2025, at 03:40 pm

The Night Club song from upcoming Bengali film Joto Kando Kolkatatei was launched at Trincas, Park Street in Kolkata. Roja Paromita Dey and Rik Chatterjee danced to the song. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Activists in bathrobes and a hen protest Marriott’s broken cage-free egg pledge in Kolkata

Aug 28, 2025, at 07:25 pm

Activists from the Mercy For Animals India Foundation staged a striking protest outside the Marriott hotel in Kolkata on Thursday, condemning the company’s failure to meet its global pledge of sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by the end of 2025. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick prepares gigantic Laddu ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

Aug 26, 2025, at 03:21 pm

Kolkata's popular sweet shop chain Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick prepared a 1100 kg Madok and a 500kg Laddu (both traditional Indian sweets) for Ganesh Chaturthi Festival.Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Image: PM Narendra Modi launches green mobility initiatives in Gujarat

Aug 26, 2025, at 03:13 pm

PM Narendra Modi launches green mobility initiatives at Hansalpur, in Gujarat, on August 26, 2025. Photo: PIB

Remembering Mother Teresa on her 115th birth anniversary

Aug 26, 2025, at 12:03 pm

On August 26, 2025, the 115th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa is being observed worldwide through award ceremonies, cultural programs, community outreach, and educational initiatives. The day honors her legacy of compassion, humanitarian service, and selfless devotion. Scenes of the observance at Mother House in Kolkata, the global headquarters of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Rajnath Singh felicitates Gaganyatris

Aug 24, 2025, at 11:41 pm

The Union Minister for Defence, Rajnath Singh meets Gaganyatris - Gp Capt Shubhanshu Shukla, Gp Capt PB Nair, Gp Capt Ajit Krishnan and Gp Capt Angad Pratap, in New Delhi on August 24, 2025. (Photo : PIB)

In Image: Charnock’s Kolkata turns 335 as the city’s soul shines by the Hooghly

Aug 24, 2025, at 11:17 pm

On Kolkata’s disputed 335th birthday (August 24 is marked by the arrival of East India company’s Job Charnock) children splash in the Hooghly River under the iconic Howrah Bridge — a timeless image of the city where history, culture, and everyday life flow together. This date is linked to the arrival of Job Charnock, an agent of the English East India Company, in the area in 1690 but the Sabarna Roy Choudhury Paribar Parishad, representing a historic zamindar family, challenged the idea of celebrating August 24 as Kolkata’s birthday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Image: PM Modi addresses Ahmedabad girls’ hostel opening via video

Aug 24, 2025, at 11:15 pm

PM Modi addressed the inauguration of Sardardham Phase-2 Girls’ Hostel at Ahmedabad via video conferencing on August 24, 2025.PM Modi addressed the inauguration of Sardardham Phase-2 Girls’ Hostel at Ahmedabad via video conferencing on August 24, 2025.(Photo : PIB)

In images: PM Modi leads mega rally in Kolkata’s Dum Dum, flanked by top BJP leaders

Aug 22, 2025, at 11:19 pm

“Remove TMC, save Bengal,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a mega rally in Kolkata, calling for real change and a new ray of hope in West Bengal, on August 22, 2025.

In images: PM Modi visits exhibition during inauguration of new metro routes in Kolkata

Aug 22, 2025, at 09:32 pm

PM Modi visits an exhibition during the flagging-off ceremony of metro trains at Kolkata in West Bengal on August 22, 2025.

In images: PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates key infra projects in Kolkata

Aug 22, 2025, at 09:08 pm

PM Modi lays the foundation stone and inaugurates key infrastructure projects at Kolkata, in West Bengal on August 22, 2025.

In images: PM Modi flags off metro trains on 3 new routes in Kolkata

Aug 22, 2025, at 08:49 pm

PM Modi flags off metro to Jain Hind Biman Bunder & Noapara, inaugurates Sealdah–Beleghata and Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay stations at Kolkata in West Bengal on Friday, August 22, 2025.

In images: PM Modi undertakes metro ride after inaugurating three new routes in Kolkata

Aug 22, 2025, at 08:29 pm

PM Modi taking a ride with school children & shramjivees in the Metro from Jessore Road Metro Station in West Bengal on August 22,  2025.

Kumartuli artisans shape Ganesha Idols ahead of Festivities

Aug 21, 2025, at 06:31 pm

In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potters breathe life into the festive icons, blending age-old techniques with artistic innovation to meet the rising demand before Ganesh Chaturthi. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS 

Kolkata’s Sukia Street pays tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy ahead of Durga Puja

Aug 20, 2025, at 09:47 pm

In North Kolkata’s aristocratic Sukia Street neighborhood, ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, a mural on a house wall paid tribute to Raja Rammohan Roy. The great struggle for the abolition of the practice of Sati came alive through brushstrokes of color. Photo : Avishek Mitra /IBNS

In Images: Teaser launch event of Raktabeej 2

Aug 20, 2025, at 08:41 pm

The teaser of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Raktabeej 2 was unveiled at a city hotel recent. Along with Roy-Mukherjee, the entire cast including Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty and Ankush Hazra were present. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Inside Kolkata Metro’s new Yellow Line stations

Aug 20, 2025, at 05:24 am

Metro Railway Kolkata is set to begin services on the Yellow Line corridor between Noapara and Jai Hind (Kolkata International Airport) stations. Photo: PR

In Images: House of Mahendranath Srimani concludes 13th anniversary photo exhibition in Kolkata

Aug 20, 2025, at 12:05 am

On World Photography Day, House of Mahendranath Srimani in Kolkata concluded the 13th anniversary of its annual photo exhibition, organized by the photographic club Alok Chitran, with a lantern release. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Protesters demand release of Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘Bengal Files’ in West Bengal

Aug 19, 2025, at 03:31 am

Protesters led by a group identified as Joi Maa Kali Dharma Sena in Kolkata on Monday demanded the release of filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s latest movie, The Bengal Files. The police intervention to stop the trailer launch earlier in a city hotel sparked controversy after Agnihotri alleged attempts in Bengal to stall the film’s release. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi interacts with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in Delhi

Aug 18, 2025, at 09:45 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had an enriching interaction with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, marking a moment of pride for the nation. During the meeting, the two discussed a wide spectrum of subjects including Shukla’s experiences in space, India’s strides in science and technology, and the country’s ambitious human spaceflight programme—Gaganyaan.