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Taslima Nasrin announces Kolkata return after 20 years to attend literary event at Rabindra Sadan | 'We must not watch one of our greatest minds be sacrificed': Zeenat Aman backs Sonam Wangchuk, urges govt to open dialogue | 'I don't want Phunsukh Wangdu to die': '3 Idiots' star Omi Vaidya's emotional appeal for Sonam Wangchuk | Middle East Crisis: Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Indian crew member killed | Picnic turns into horror: Woman allegedly harassed, family chased for 15 km in Nashik | 'Mannat is a private property': Supreme Court clears renovation of Shah Rukh Khan's Bandra residence | Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari backs move to stop entry to Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport operational area | Big win for Vijay government! Supreme Court stays Madras HC's cow slaughter ban in Tamil Nadu | Badrinath Temple donation theft case: Key accused Pramod Nautiyal arrested in major breakthrough | 'Citizenship must be decided fairly': Supreme Court quashes Gauhati HC order declaring 27 as foreigners

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: Utkala announces weeklong Odisha Festival, Rathyatra

Jul 13, 2026, at 12:02 pm

Utkala announces a weeklong Odisha Festival celebrating Rathyatra with cultural programmes, traditional rituals, music, dance and vibrant festivities showcasing Odisha’s rich heritage. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata's Tarak Pramanik Bari gears up for Rath Yatra

Jul 13, 2026, at 11:59 am

Kolkata's historic Tarak Pramanik Bari comes alive as the heritage mansion prepares for Rath Yatra celebrations with traditional rituals, decorations and festive spirit.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

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: Jharia rallies for balanced population on World Population Day

Jul 11, 2026, at 03:51 pm

Children, students and members of the Institution for National Amity (INA) participate in an awareness rally in Jharia on World Population Day, carrying placards and raising slogans advocating a balanced population, sustainable development and improved quality of life. (Photo: Teacher Pinaki Roy/IBNS)

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: Kolkata monsoon through the eyes of a school child

Jul 10, 2026, at 02:54 pm

A school child is enjoying the Kolkata monsoon from inside the school bus while returning home from school. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

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: Imtiaz Ali visits Kolkata amid 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' success

Jul 09, 2026, at 05:19 pm

Celebrated filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Thursday visited Kolkata following the success of Main Vaapas Aaunga, interacting with fans and the media during his trip to the city. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

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

In Images: PM Modi departs Indonesia for Australia after landmark visit

Jul 08, 2026, at 03:25 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from Indonesia for Melbourne, Australia, on July 8, 2026, after concluding a series of engagements aimed at strengthening India-Indonesia ties. His visit now continues with the Australia leg of his diplomatic tour. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: PM Modi launches Prambanan Temple Conservation Project in Indonesia

Jul 08, 2026, at 02:39 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the conservation project for the historic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia on July 8, 2026, underscoring the shared civilisational heritage and deepening cultural ties between India and Indonesia. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: Agnimitra Paul, Tapas Roy attend launch of ‘Naxal Terror Vanquished’ in Kolkata

Jul 07, 2026, at 11:42 pm

West Bengal ministers Agnimitra Paul and Tapas Roy attended the launch of book ‘Naxal Terror Vanquished’, authored by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha, at Primarc Square in Kolkata on Tuesday. The event also featured former IAS officer Chandan Sinha and journalist-author Deep Halder. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Narendra Modi in Indonesia

Jul 07, 2026, at 03:15 pm

PM Narendra Modi addressing the Press Statement in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 7, 2026. Photo: PIB

In Images: Kolkata football fans protest at Esplanade over Baruipur rape and murder case

Jul 07, 2026, at 12:29 am

Football lovers from across Kolkata assembled at Esplanade this afternoon, turning the city’s central hub into a space of protest and solidarity over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur. The demonstration saw passionate supporters voicing their demands for accountability and justice. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi arrives in Indonesia, receives warm welcome by Indian diaspora

Jul 06, 2026, at 11:47 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday, where he was received by President Prabowo Subianto at the airport in a special gesture. He was also greeted by the members of the Indian community who had gathered in massive numbers at both the airport and his hotel. Photo: PIB

In Images: Mamata Banerjee holds candlelight march over Baruipur minor's alleged rape-murder

Jul 06, 2026, at 07:50 pm

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a candlelight march outside her residence in south Kolkata's Kalighat on July 6, 2026, over the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in South 24 Parganas' Baruipur. She demanded justice for the minor girl's family. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata’s Chorebagan Sarbojonin unveils wall painting of PM Modi performing aarti to Goddess Durga

Jul 04, 2026, at 05:47 pm

Kolkata's Chorebagan Sarbojonin is celebrating the 91st year of its annual Durga Puja celebration in 2026. As part of this year’s preparations, the committee has unveiled a wall painting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing aarti to Goddess Durga. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Inside a Bengal man's extraordinary 30-hour underwater challenge

Jul 04, 2026, at 05:16 pm

Defying conventional limits of endurance, 28-year-old Mukesh Gupta from Howrah embarked on a daring 30-hour underwater challenge, surviving without an oxygen tank and depending only on a bamboo stick for air support while submerged inside an aquarium.

In Images: PM Modi holds high-stakes bilateral talks with Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi

Jul 02, 2026, at 04:19 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on July 2, 2026. (Photo: PIB)   

In Images: PM Modi rolls out grand welcome for Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi

Jul 02, 2026, at 03:43 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on July 2, 2026. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: Kolkata temple celebrates Lord Jagannath’s Snana Yatra

Jun 30, 2026, at 11:33 am

On the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Snana Yatra, Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple recently organised a special Snana Yatra celebration, drawing a large number of devotees from across Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Zee5 organises World Cup Carnival Rally in Kolkata

Jun 30, 2026, at 11:28 am

ZEE5 Kolkata recently organised the World Cup Carnival Rally in Kolkata, bringing together several prominent celebrities, including Angana Roy, Vikram Chatterjee, Priyanka Sarkar, and others. The event also saw the participation of renowned footballers such as Mehtab Hossain, Rahim Nabi, along with several other well-known players. Held at Vivekananda Park, the rally celebrated the excitement, passion, and spirit of football, drawing fans and sports enthusiasts from across the city. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: PM Modi, Seychelles President held bilateral talks

Jun 28, 2026, at 04:56 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, followed by delegation-level discussions in Seychelles on Sunday. The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership and expand cooperation between India and Seychelles across key sectors. Photo: PIB