Splash of Spring: Holi celebrations in Kolkata
Mar 03, 2026, at 05:32 pm
Youths in Kolkata celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). The festival heralds the beginning of Spring. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mamata Banerjee joins grand Holi celebration in Kolkata — Watch the festive moments
Mar 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the 'Dol Yatra O Holi Milan Utasav' event to celebrate the festival of colours in Kolkata on Monday (March 2, 2026). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Modi, Carney meet in New Delhi to reset India-Canada ties
Mar 02, 2026, at 02:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting focused on resetting bilateral ties and strengthening cooperation across key sectors. (Photo: PIB)
Mar 01, 2026, at 08:35 pm
KOLKATA, INDIA – MARCH 1, 2026: Supporters of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) take to the streets to protest U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The demonstrations follow reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters were observed chanting anti-war slogans and holding placards condemning the military action. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS
In Images: Indian athlete Swapna Barman joins TMC ahead of Bengal polls
Feb 27, 2026, at 01:54 pm
Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman, who made history by winning gold at the 2018 Asian Games, joins TMC ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Photo: AITC
In Images: PM Narendra Modi in Israel
Feb 25, 2026, at 11:09 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a historic state visit to Israel during which he addressed the Knesset, held a bilateral meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, paid tribute to fallen soldiers, and reaffirmed India’s unwavering support in the fight against terrorism.Photo: X/Facebook/Narendra Modi/PIB.
In Images: Clinical Mohun Bagan Super Giant outclass Chennaiyin FC in Indian Super League clash
Feb 24, 2026, at 11:44 am
Players from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC in action during their Indian Super League encounter, battling for possession in a high-intensity contest. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Abhishek Banerjee, other TMC leaders pay last respect to Mukul Roy
Feb 23, 2026, at 05:17 pm
Trinamool Congress (TMC) top leaders including national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee paid their last respect to the party's one of the founding members and ex-Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who died at the age of 71 after prolonged illness in Kolkata on Sunday night, at West Bengal Assembly premises. Photo: AITC
In Images: Highlights from East Bengal vs Sporting Delhi ISL clash
Feb 23, 2026, at 04:39 pm
East Bengal defeated Sporting Delhi 4-1 in a match of Indian Super League (ISL) at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on February 21. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi interacts with commuters on new Meerut metro route
Feb 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with students and commuters on the newly operational metro route that goes to Meerut South Station, in Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Photo: PIB
Feb 21, 2026, at 05:34 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Saturday. Photo: PIB
In Images: Thousands gather in Kolkata mosque on first Friday of Ramadan
Feb 20, 2026, at 06:00 pm
Muslim worshippers offer Friday prayers in a mosque during the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Kolkata, India, on February 20, 2026. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Taapsee Pannu promotes Assi in Kolkata
Feb 20, 2026, at 01:08 am
In Kolkata for the premiere of Assi on Wednesday (Feb 18), Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu highlighted the film's focus on the reality of sexual violence in India. The title refers to the average of 80 rape cases reported daily in the country. She attended the event at the Cinépolis multiplex in Acropolis Mall alongside director Anubhav Sinha and actress Kani Kusruti. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
Feb 20, 2026, at 12:33 am
PM Narendra Modi attended CEO’s Roundtable meeting at India AI Impact Summit – 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Thursday (February 19, 2026). Photo: PIB.
In Images: PM Modi meets global leaders on the sidelines of India AI Summit 2026
Feb 20, 2026, at 12:24 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met global leaders on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 19. Photo: PIB
In Images: West Indies thrash Italy, stay unbeaten in T20 World Cup 2026
Feb 19, 2026, at 04:43 pm
West Indies thrashed Italy by 42 runs to stay unbeaten in the T20 World Cup in their last group match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Modi, Macron attend India-France event in Mumbai
Feb 18, 2026, at 04:20 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, attended the India-France Year of Innovation & Cultural Commemoration event at the Gateway of India, Mumbai, on Wednesday. Photo: PIB
In Images: Kolkata’s Chinese community ushers in the Lunar New Year festivities
Feb 18, 2026, at 03:29 am
Kolkata’s Chinese community marked the Lunar New Year with spirited lion and dragon dances that animated the streets of Tangra. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi, Emmanuel Macron hold talks during French President’s India visit
Feb 17, 2026, at 09:13 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai, giving a major boost to bilateral relations between India and France. Photo: PIB.
Feb 17, 2026, at 05:04 pm
Members of the Chinese community perform a dance as they participate in celebrations to welcome the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse in Kolkata on Tuesday. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri
In Images: England vs Italy — Defining moments from T20 World Cup showdown
Feb 16, 2026, at 10:57 pm
England defeated Italy by 24 runs in a group match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In images: PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
Feb 16, 2026, at 10:08 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Monday, interacting with innovators and showcasing India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence. Photo: Narendra Modi Facebook page.
In Images: England beat Scotland at Eden Gardens
Feb 16, 2026, at 11:56 am
England defeated Scotland in a group match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Love gets a vegan twist as activists hit the streets
Feb 13, 2026, at 02:26 pm
Activists from Mercy For Animals India dressed as a chicken, pig and cow distribute roses and hold placards reading “This Valentine’s – Choose Love; Choose Vegan” during a Valentine’s Day awareness demonstration promoting compassion for animals. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Rani Mukerji and Debashree Roy visit Kalighat Temple in Kolkata
Feb 12, 2026, at 06:18 pm
Bollywood star Rani Mukerji and Bengali film veteran Debashree Roy visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: IBNS)
In Images: Scotland beat Italy in Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Feb 10, 2026, at 04:49 pm
Scotland defeated Italy by 73 runs in a group match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images: PM Modi receives warm welcome in Kuala Lumpur
Feb 07, 2026, at 11:37 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Kuala Lumpur airport on Fedrary. 7, 2026, beginning a two-day official visit to Malaysia. Photo: PIB
In images: Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd help West Indies beat Scotland in T20 World Cup
Feb 07, 2026, at 11:19 pm
Shimron Hetmyer’s power-hitting and Romario Shepherd’s fiery hat-trick script West Indies’ commanding T20 World Cup win over Scotland. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In images: BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar meets Prosenjit Chatterjee
Feb 07, 2026, at 10:37 pm
BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar met Bengali cinema superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee to congratulate him on receiving the Padma Shri 2026 award for his nearly five-decade career in Indian cinema. Photo: BJP PR
In images: West Indies, Scotland arrive in Kolkata for T20 World Cup
Feb 06, 2026, at 01:47 am
The West Indies and Scotland cricket teams arrived in Kolkata on Thursday ahead of their matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS