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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle suffers cardiac arrest, hospitalised | Big boost to India–Mauritius ties: S. Jaishankar hands over 90 e-buses | Middle East tension: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for major talks, 10,000 security personnel deployed | Ranveer Singh visits RSS HQ amid Dhurandhar 2 success, triggers speculation | ED raids ex-Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee; SSC scam resurfaces ahead of polls | Amit Shah promises UCC, ₹3,000 aid per month for women and youth in BJP’s Bengal manifesto | Nitish Kumar takes Rajya Sabha oath; power shift looms in Bihar | Sting video fallout: AIMIM snaps electoral ties with Humayun Kabir in Bengal | Israel says Hezbollah chief’s nephew-cum-secretary killed in Beirut strikes last night | Modi slams TMC on trade, fisheries at Haldia; vows 7th pay commission for govt employees

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

In Images: PM Modi meets Brazilian Prez Lula da Silva in Delhi—powerful moments from landmark diplomatic meet

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.

In Images: Kolkata’s Chinese community welcomes Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse with vibrant celebrations

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

Khirai Flower Valley Colours West Bengal’s Countryside

Feb 05, 2026, at 03:42 pm

Khirai Flower Valley—often described as the “Valley of Flowers of West Bengal”—is a vibrant, human-made agro-tourism destination in Purba Medinipur, known for its vast stretches of marigold, chrysanthemum and gladiolus fields in full bloom. Located near Panskura along the Kangsabati River, this colourful rural landscape comes alive between December and February, making it an easy and popular day-trip destination from Kolkata for nature lovers and photographers alike.

In Images: Inside PM Modi’s key meet with BJP MPs

Feb 03, 2026, at 02:40 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the BJP's parliamentary party meet where he discussed "a wide range of issues". (Photo: Narendra Modi/X)

In images: Mamata Banerjee addresses the media after meeting Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi

Feb 02, 2026, at 09:33 pm

Led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee, a delegation including alleged victims of the SIR process mets the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi on Monday (Feb 2, 2026). She addressed the media after the meeting. Photo: AITC Media Unit.

In images: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026

Feb 01, 2026, at 12:53 pm

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman along with the Ministers of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary as well as her Budget Team/senior officials of the Ministry of Finance arrived for the presentation of the Union Budget-2026 at Parliament House, in New Delhi on February 01, 2026.

Book lovers flood Kolkata! Massive turnout at 49th International Book Fair

Jan 31, 2026, at 04:55 pm

A massive crowd throngs the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair at Boimela Prangan, Central Park, Salt Lake, Kolkata. The fair is being held from January 22 to February 3, 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

In Images: Heritage walk marks Calcutta Medical College 192nd anniversary

Jan 31, 2026, at 03:31 am

A heritage walk at Calcutta Medical College in Kolkata on Wednesday marked the institution’s 192nd foundation year. The guided tour highlighted historic campus buildings and the college’s role in shaping modern medical education and public health in India. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi’s message from Parliament on Budget Session Day 2

Jan 29, 2026, at 03:34 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media in Parliament premises on the second day of the Budget Session. Photo: PIB

In Images: Nationwide bank strike in demand of a five-day work week

Jan 28, 2026, at 12:12 am

Bank employees protested in front of a closed bank during an all-India bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding a five-day work week. The nationwide strike follows months of failed negotiations between bank unions and authorities in Kolkata, on Tuesday, December 27, 2026.