In Images: PM Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj
Feb 05, 2025, at 04:20 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela which is underway at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Maha Kumbh: Yogi and Bhutanese King take sacred dip
Feb 04, 2025, at 06:30 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath introduced Bhutanese King Namgyel Wangchuck to the significance of Mahakumbh as they offered prayers to Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Photos by UP Govt.
In shots: Mahurat of Dev's upcoming film Raghu Dakat
Feb 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm
On the sacred occasion of Saraswati Puja, the mahurat of Raghu Dakat, produced by SVF and Dev Entertainment Ventures, was conducted marking the beginning of an ambitious cinematic journey. Directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and led by superstar Dev, the film brings together a stellar cast, including Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, and Roopa Ganguly. (Photo courtesy: SVF)
Maha Kumbh 2025: Naga sadhus steal the show on Triveni bank
Feb 03, 2025, at 12:08 pm
The Naga Sadhus became the centre of attraction during the last Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, captivating a sea of devotees with their remarkable display of discipline, traditional rituals, and martial arts. Their unique presence on the banks of Triveni, combined with their ancient traditions, left spectators in awe. The Shobha Yatra of the Akharas, organized for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami, was a spectacular sight. Meanwhile, countless others from across the world took holy dip at the Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering of people in the world. IBNS images by Rupak De Chaudhuri and UP govt.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh
Feb 03, 2025, at 10:51 am
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj with his wife and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and took the holy dip. Photos: UP PR Team
Maha Kumbh 2025: Glimpses of the greatest Hindu pilgrimage
Feb 03, 2025, at 10:46 am
The sea of humanity continues to pour in at Prayagraj as pilgrims in millions take a dip in the Ganga and Sangam to purge themselves of the sins. Images by Rupak De Chaudhuri / IBNS
Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2025
Feb 01, 2025, at 03:41 pm
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2025 in parliament on Saturday. This is the first full budget of Modi government since returning to power in 2024. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Star-studded premiere of Aparna Sen-Anjan Dutt starrer Ei Raat Tomar Amaar
Jan 31, 2025, at 09:34 pm
Prominent film personalities including superstar Dev, director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan attended the premiere show of Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Ei Raat Tomar Amaar featuring veterans Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt in the lead. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Yogi Adityanath, Amit Shah visit Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
Jan 27, 2025, at 06:38 pm
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh on Monday (January 27, 2024). Amit Shah took a holy dip in Sangam. Yogi met Yoga practitioner Baba Ramdev during his visit to the holy city.
PM Modi pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary
Jan 24, 2025, at 01:28 pm
All pictures caption: PM Modi paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi on January 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
Mahakumbh 2025: Snapshots of holy dip in Prayagraj
Jan 22, 2025, at 01:29 pm
More than 8.81 crore took the holy dip in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj till January 20 on the occasion of Mahakumbh in the Indian city. (Photo courtesy: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS)
In Images: S Jaishankar represents India at Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony
Jan 21, 2025, at 01:35 pm
India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar represented the country at the inauguration ceremony of US president Donald Trump at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Monday. Jaishankar was also seen interacting with key members of the Trump administration during the event. (Photo courtesy: S Jaishankar X handle)
PM Modi inaugurates all-weather Sonamarg Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir
Jan 14, 2025, at 12:07 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the all-weather Sonamarg Tunnel - dubbed as Z-Morh Tunnel - at the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. Along with Modi, Jammu and Kashmir governor Manoj Sinha, chief minister Omar Abdullah and union transport minister Nitin Gadkari were also present. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
In Images: Mahakumbh 2025 - The Holy Dip
Jan 14, 2025, at 11:54 am
Almost 10 million people took a holy dip in the cold waters at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in their bid to seek forgiveness for their sins, marking the first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath) of the ongoing Maha Kumbh, on Jan 14. The Maha Kumbh, the biggest religious congregation in the world, is held after a gap of 12 years in Prayagraj, attracting pilgrims from India and across the globe.
Gangasagar Mela: The Pilgrims' Progress
Jan 14, 2025, at 12:10 am
The Gangasagar Mela, a Hindu festival and mela (fair), held annually at Gangasagar in West Bengal commenced on Monday. It takes place at the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal. The mela is celebrated on Makar Sankranti in January. Hindus believe bathing in the sacred waters at this confluence on Makar Sankranti washes away sins. The mela features a vibrant cultural atmosphere.(Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS)
In Images: Trailer launch of Srijit Mukherji's Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei
Jan 13, 2025, at 10:19 pm
The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's upcoming Bengali film Shtoyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei was launched at a grand event with most of the cast members at Town Hall in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo courtesy: SVF)
Jan 13, 2025, at 09:33 pm
A six-week Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival kick-started in India on Monday with tens of thousands of people taking a dip in freezing waters at the confluence of sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati. The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu sacred event that is projected to be the world's largest gathering of humanity as it showcases religion, spirituality, tourism, and crowd management. More than 400 million people are expected in the northern city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state over the course of six weeks.
West Bengal government airlifts ailing Gangasagar pilgrims to Kolkata
Jan 13, 2025, at 12:45 pm
West Bengal government airlifted pilgrims who fell ill while visiting Gangasagar Mela in South 24 Parganas in the state on Sunday (January 12, 2025). They were admitted to a state-run hospital in Kolkata. (Photo Courtesy: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
Jan 04, 2025, at 03:32 pm
Dev Entertainment Ventures unveiled the special poster of their much-anticipated film Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan, directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Ram Kamal Mukherjee at the Binodini Theatre (formerly known as Star Theatre) in the presence of the cast and crew members earlier this week. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Special screening of Dev's Khadaan
Jan 04, 2025, at 03:19 pm
A special screening of Tollywood superstar Dev's Khadaan was held at the iconic Priya Cinema in Kolkata earlier this week. Apart from the lead actors Dev, Idhika Paul and others, several Bengali film personalities including the superstar's girlfriend, actress Rukmini Maitra were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Dec 28, 2024, at 09:28 pm
The teaser and first song of Soham Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar's upcoming Bengali film Felubakshi was released by the makers at a grand event in Kolkata's Tolly Club on Friday. Apart from Soham and Madhumita, singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury was among the attendees. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In images: PM Modi pays last respect to Manmohan Singh
Dec 27, 2024, at 12:52 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respect to his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. (Images by PIB)
Glimpses of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata
Dec 25, 2024, at 10:11 pm
Kolkata celebrates Christmas with fervour and gaiety as Park Street lights up for thousands of revellers on Wednesday. Enthusiastic visitors were seen soaking in the fun clicking photos amidst dazzling lights and queuing up for fancy Christmas food along the boulevard, which is known for its variety of offerings.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Christmas: Kolkata cake shop bakes for over 200 years
Dec 24, 2024, at 02:05 pm
Ajmeri's Bakery in Bowbazar, Kolkata is catering to the people for over 200 years in the city with a massive British colonial legacy. Besides their famous fruit cakes, they are churning out items with Nolan Gur and Chhena (Indian Cottage Cheese). The shop is run by the eighth generation of the family and all cakes are baked in wooden-fired ovens in keeping with European Christmas traditions, adding to the flavour of the delectable goodies. Pre-Christmas captures by IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra.
In images: PM Modi's visit to Kuwait
Dec 23, 2024, at 03:42 pm
PM meeting with Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince of Kuwait at Bayan Palace, in Kuwait on December 22, 2024.
Glimpses from celebration of Bengali film Bohurupi's success
Dec 21, 2024, at 04:51 pm
The celebration of filmmaker duo Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi was held at a Kolkata brewery on Thursday. (Images by IBNS)
In images: Premiere of Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan starring Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick, Subhashree
Dec 21, 2024, at 04:16 pm
The premiere of filmmaker Raj Chakraborty's Bengali film Shontaan starring veteran Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick Chakraborty, Anashua Majumdar and Subhashree Ganguly in the lead was held at a multiplex in Kolkata on Friday (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Dec 21, 2024, at 10:50 am
The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata in collaboration with the Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA), Rotary Club of Kolkata Metro City and Connections hosted an event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 in our office on December 18. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Dec 20, 2024, at 02:35 pm
A special screening of Hoichoi web series, director Srijit Mukherji's Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr, was held at the iconic Priya Cinema in Kolkata on Thursday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
PM Modi addresses 'Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh' programme in Jaipur
Dec 17, 2024, at 07:13 pm
PM Modi addressing at the inauguration and laying the foundation stone of 24 projects related to Energy, Road, Railways and Water worth over Rs 46,300 crores during the ‘Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh’ programme to mark the Completion of 01 year of State Government of Rajasthan’ at Jaipur, in Rajasthan on December 17, 2024.(Photo Courtesy : PIB)