Aug 07, 2026, at 09:27 pm
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari leds a Tiranga Rally from Survey Building to Hazra More in Kolkata on Friday ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. During the march, he appealed to people across the state to participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign by hoisting the national flag at their homes. Images by Avishek Mitra
In Images: Suvendu Adhikari visits hospital to check on Mithun Chakraborty's health
Aug 07, 2026, at 06:35 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Peerless Hospital to enquire about the health of veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty on Friday. (Photo: BJP)
Hiroshima Day: Kolkata rally remembers atomic bombing, raises call for peace
Aug 06, 2026, at 07:56 pm
Activists of the West Bengal Science Forum take part in a rally in Kolkata on August 6, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing an estimated 140,000 people. The Bengali banner reads: “Peace, No War – Rally for Hiroshima Day”. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: Taslima Nasrin visits Kolkata's Coffee House
Aug 04, 2026, at 12:33 am
Writer Taslima Nasrin visited Kolkata's iconic Coffee House, where she met readers, signed autographs and interacted with visitors. Nasrin said it was her first Coffee House adda in nearly 20 years and expressed her hope that many more such gatherings would take place in the future. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after nearly two decades
Jul 31, 2026, at 02:42 pm
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata nearly two decades after leaving the city in 2007 amid violent protests. She arrived at the Kolkata airport ahead of a civic reception at Rabindra Sadan, where she will be felicitated during a literary programme in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. (Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: BJP holds Tiranga Yatra in Kolkata amid tensions after NEET protest violence
Jul 27, 2026, at 09:39 pm
BJP leaders, workers and supporters took part in the Tiranga Yatra in Kolkata on Monday, carrying the national flag amid heightened political tensions following last week's violent NEET-related protests. The party said the march was held to protest the alleged attacks on journalists and police personnel during the July 24 demonstrations and to condemn what it described as anti-national slogans, while heavy security was deployed along the route. Photo: Ditsa Dutta and Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Doctors, medical staff participate in victory march in Kolkata after Pradhan resigns
Jul 25, 2026, at 05:41 pm
Doctors and medical staff from a government hospital take part in a victory march after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid allegations of examination irregularities, while also condemning a police baton charge on demonstrators, in Kolkata, India, July 25, 2026. Photo -Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: CJP, SFI hold Kolkata protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in NEET row
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:36 pm
SFI activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) participated in a protest march in Kolkata on July 24, 2026, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and alleged exam irregularities, while condemning the alleged police action against protesters. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CJP, SFI supporters rally in Kolkata, demand Pradhan's resignation
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:24 pm
Activists of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and supporter's of Cockroach Janta Party participate in a protest march condemning a police baton charge on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged examination irregularities, in Kolkata, India, July 24, 2026. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: Aliah University students flood Kolkata streets, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Jul 23, 2026, at 05:56 pm
Aliah University students participated in a protest march in Kolkata on July 23, 2026, condemning the New Delhi police baton charge on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged examination irregularities. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Rahul Gandhi addresses press after detention over PM House protest
Jul 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday, a day after he and other Opposition leaders were detained by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after leading a Congress march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to protest the alleged examination paper leak scandal and police action against student demonstrators. Photo: Rahul Gandhi/Facebook
In Images: Calcutta University students protest against Delhi crackdown
Jul 22, 2026, at 07:37 pm
Students of the University of Calcutta participate in a protest march in Kolkata on July 22, 2026, condemning the alleged baton charge by Delhi Police on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Mamata Banerjee Rallies TMC Cadre at 21 July Martyrs’ Day Gathering in Kolkata
Jul 21, 2026, at 05:39 pm
Amid a changed political landscape following the Trinamool Congress’ electoral setback and a wave of defections from the party, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses party workers and supporters from the stage at the party’s annual 21 July Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi interacts with passengers and children at Jalandhar Cantt Station in Punjab
Jul 18, 2026, at 04:36 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with passengers and children during his visit to Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station in Punjab on July 17, 2026. The Prime Minister was seen engaging warmly with families, students and railway passengers during the station visit. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi inaugurates infrastructure projects in Punjab, interacts with passengers
Jul 17, 2026, at 11:44 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jalandhar, Punjab, on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multi-modal rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹5,470 crore. During the visit, Modi interacted with passengers and children at Jalandhar Cantonment railway station. Photos: PIB
In Images: PM Modi unveils India's first Hydrogen train
Jul 17, 2026, at 07:00 pm
PM Narendra Modi at the flagging-off ceremony of India’s first Hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station, in Haryana on July 17, 2026.Photo: PIB
Kolkata's Jadavpur University students hold symbolic hunger strike in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk
Jul 17, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Thirty-four students of Kolkata's prestigious Jadavpur University held a symbolic one-day hunger strike on July 17, 2026, in solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a fast for 20 days in Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi shares visual glimpses of transformed Amrit Bharat stations ahead of mega launch
Jul 16, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of some newly transformed facades of 75 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme ahead of their grand inauguration. Photo: Narednra Modi/Facebook
Jul 15, 2026, at 09:35 pm
West Bengal Industry and Commerce Minister Tapas Roy and British Deputy High Commissioner for East and Northeast India Andrew Fleming flag off Kolkata's first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at the Kolkata Air Cargo Complex on Wednesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Om Birla meets New Zealand Rural Communities Minister at Parliament House in New Delhi
Jul 13, 2026, at 11:29 pm
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met New Zealand Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture and Regional Development Mark Patterson and members of the New Zealand delegation at Parliament House in New Delhi. Photo: Om Birla/X
In Images: India, Poland hold talks to deepen strategic partnership
Jul 13, 2026, at 11:22 pm
Secretary (West) Sibi George met Polish Secretary of State Władysław T. Bartoszewski and Under Secretary of State Michał Baranowski for talks on strengthening the India-Poland Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering political engagement, trade and investment, technology, defence, culture, counterterrorism and other areas of mutual interest. Photo: MEAIndia
In Images: India hands over family tents to support Afghan returnees
Jul 13, 2026, at 11:09 pm
India hands over family tents to Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance, supporting the shelter and rehabilitation needs of Afghan returnees. Photo: MEAIndia
In Images: Narendra Modi in New Zealand
Jul 11, 2026, at 05:33 pm
PM Narendra Modi meeting with Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins in New Zealand on July 11, 2026. Photo: PIB
In Images: Auckland’s Sky Tower lights up in Indian Tricolour on Modi's historic New Zealand visit
Jul 11, 2026, at 12:46 am
Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower was illuminated in saffron, white, and green on Friday night to mark the historic arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Zealand. Photo: PIB
In Images: PM Modi makes maiden New Zealand visit on final leg of three-nation visit
Jul 10, 2026, at 11:30 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on the final leg of his three-nation visit, where he was warmly received by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon upon landing. Photo: PIB
In Images: PM Modi and Anthony Albanese's special cricket connect at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Jul 10, 2026, at 02:51 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Cricket Gallery at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), celebrating the shared passion for cricket and strengthening India-Australia sporting ties. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi's special MCG moment as he connects with Australia's sporting community
Jul 10, 2026, at 02:49 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed young athletes and members of Australia's sporting community at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), highlighting the strong sports and people-to-people ties between India and Australia. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi's iconic MCG visit during Australia tour sparks cricket diplomacy moment
Jul 10, 2026, at 02:44 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during his Australia tour, joining Australian PM Anthony Albanese for a celebration of cricket, sports and the growing India-Australia partnership. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi addresses joint press statement with Australian PM in Melbourne
Jul 09, 2026, at 04:31 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Press Statement between India and Australia in Melbourne, Australia on July 09, 2026. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi arrives in Australia on second leg of three-nation visit
Jul 08, 2026, at 11:38 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday, on the second leg of his three-nation visit. Photo: PIB