Jun 06, 2026, at 02:18 pm
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in New Delhi to participate in the group's Jantar Mantar protest.
In Images: PM Modi hosts Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi
Jun 04, 2026, at 02:44 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on June 4, 2026, as the two leaders hold talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring new avenues of partnership between India and Venezuela. (Photo: PIB)
Reading Chain in Kolkata Amid College Street Eviction Fears
Jun 03, 2026, at 04:59 pm
As uncertainty looms over the future of Kolkata’s iconic College Street book bazaar amid fears of eviction, hundreds of students, readers and book lovers formed a human chain to promote the habit of reading and celebrate the city’s rich literary heritage. The event highlighted the enduring bond between Kolkata and its famed “Boi Para”, one of the world’s largest second-hand book markets.
In Images: Kolkata observes World No Tobacco Day
Jun 01, 2026, at 05:11 pm
People observed World No Tobacco Day in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata recently.
In Images: Controversial 'Messi' statue in Kolkata uninstalled
Jun 01, 2026, at 03:51 pm
The controversial 70-foot statue of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi was uninstalled on Monday (June 1, 2026), days after concerns were raised over its structural safety. Located in Kolkata's Lake Town area, the landmark installation is set to be relocated to a different site. The statue was promoted by former Bengal minister Sujit Bose, who was recently arrested by the ED in connection with an alleged municipal recruitment scam. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: West Bengal rolls out statewide free HPV vaccine campaign
May 30, 2026, at 04:19 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and BJP state president as well as Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya inaugurated the statewide free HPV vaccination programme at Bidhannagar Sub-Divisional Hospital, marking the launch of a joint initiative by the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal aimed at expanding preventive healthcare and cervical cancer awareness. (Photo: BJP)
In Images: Final tributes to Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta
May 29, 2026, at 05:13 pm
Emotional farewell given to Bengali filmmaker Anik Dutta who died after falling from rooftop on Wednesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Thousands gather at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground for namaz
May 28, 2026, at 12:02 pm
Thousands gathered at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground instead of Red Road to offer Namaz in a powerful display of faith, unity and devotion following the new BJP government's order. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Rajkummar Rao in Kolkata for Sourav Ganguly biopic shoot
May 27, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Actor Rajkumar Rao visited Kolkata on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) to shoot for upcoming biopic based on the life of former captain Sourav Ganguly. Images: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata becomes film set for Rajkummar Rao’s Sourav Ganguly biopic
May 27, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is currently in Kolkata for the shooting of his upcoming film — a much-anticipated biopic on Indian cricket icon Sourav Ganguly. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Knight Riders face Delhi Capitals in final league clash at Eden Gardens
May 24, 2026, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals during their final league-stage match at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
In Images: Jaishankar addresses press briefing with U.S. Secretary Rubio
May 24, 2026, at 07:50 pm
The Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, addressed the joint press meet with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in New Delhi on Sunday. Photo: PIB
In Images: Marco Rubio visits Mother House in Kolkata
May 23, 2026, at 05:24 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata on Saturday (May 23, 2026). (Images: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Mamata Banerjee-designed controversial Salt Lake Stadium statue torn down in Kolkata
May 23, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Once mocked, now demolished — the controversial football-themed statue outside Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata has finally been torn down. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Marco Rubio’s emotional visit to Mother Teresa’s House in Kolkata
May 23, 2026, at 01:47 pm
US Secretary Marco Rubio visits Mother Teresa’s Mother House in Kolkata, offering a quiet moment of reflection at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. (Photo: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata)
In Images: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Narendra Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi
May 22, 2026, at 11:26 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday as part of a courtesy call. The meeting comes days after Suvendu Adhikari assumed the office of Bengal Chief Minister following a high voltage elections. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
May 22, 2026, at 01:20 pm
Suvendu Adhikari met President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his first trip to the national capital New Delhi after becoming the West Bengal Chief Minister. (Photo: BJP)
In Images: Kolkata Knight Riders take on Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens
May 20, 2026, at 10:43 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in a must win IPL 2026 game for the home team on Wednesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Modi-Meloni Chemistry Steals the Spotlight in Rome
May 20, 2026, at 02:22 pm
PM meets the Prime Minister of Italy, Ms. Giorgia Meloni on his arrival at Rome, in Italy on May 19, 2026.
In Images: Suvendu Adhikari visits injured police personnel following Park Circus clashes
May 18, 2026, at 10:24 pm
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Monday conducted an inspection of the South-East Division DC Office in Kolkata, where he interacted with police personnel injured in the Park Circus violence. Photo: BJP Officials
In Images: Narendra Modi in Norway
May 18, 2026, at 06:16 pm
PM Modi attends delegation level talks between India and Norway, in Norway on May 18, 2026. Photo : PIB
In Images: Kolkata witnesses electrifying Mohun Bagan-East Bagan derby
May 18, 2026, at 12:19 am
Mohun Bagan Super Giant struck late through Jason Cummings to secure a dramatic 1–1 draw against arch-rivals East Bengal in a high-voltage, emotionally charged Indian Super League (ISL) clash in Kolkata on Sunday (May 17, 2026). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Modi meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
May 17, 2026, at 11:48 pm
PM Modi and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessing the Exchange of MoUs between India and UAE at Abu Dhabi, in United Arab Emirates on May 15, 2026. Photo : PIB
In Images: Inside Narendra Modi’s high-profile Sweden visit
May 17, 2026, at 11:39 pm
PM Modi being conferred with the highest civilian honour the “Royal Order of Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross” in Sweden on May 17, 2026. Photo: PIB
In Images: Key moments from PM Modi's Netherlands visit
May 17, 2026, at 11:10 pm
PM Narendra Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam, in Netherlands on May 17, 2026 Photo Courtesy: PIB
In Images: Eden Gardens comes alive as KKR face Gujarat Titans in Kolkata
May 16, 2026, at 10:40 pm
Eden Gardens roars back to life as the Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans in a high-voltage IPL clash, with the iconic Kolkata stadium buzzing under the floodlights and fans turning up in full force for a night of top-tier T20 action. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CM Suvendu Adhikari leads victory rally in Bhabanipur after historic Bengal win
May 13, 2026, at 11:03 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a celebratory rally in Kolkata's Bhabanipur, the high-profile constituency he won after defeating Trinamool Congress supremo and former CM Mamata Banerjee, marking a historic political shift in the state. Images by Avishek Mitra
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pays tributes to Mohun Bagan stalwart Tutu Bose
May 13, 2026, at 05:55 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid his final respects to former Mohun Bagan president Swapan Sadhan Bose, popularly known as “Tutu Bose”, at the club tent in Kolkata’s Maidan area on May 13, 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata
May 13, 2026, at 05:45 pm
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on May 13, 2026, visited Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, offered prayers with the Sisters, and reflected on the legacy of Mother Teresa. Photo: US Consulate General Kolkata
In Images: Suvendu Adhikari visits Nabanna
May 11, 2026, at 03:22 pm
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari receives a guard of honour at Nabanna, marking a formal ceremonial reception at the state secretariat. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS