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In Images: Actors Anupam Kher, Rahul Bose, Paoli Dam announce their upcoming Bengali film Shuru Theke Shuru in Kolkata

Jun 26, 2026, at 10:31 pm

Actors Anupam Kher, Rahul Bose, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Paoli Dam and Sneha Paul, along with director Shamik Banerjee and producer Firdausul Hasan, attended the announcement event of the upcoming Bengali film Shuru Theke Shuru at The LaLiT Great Eastern in Kolkata. BJP leader and Bengal MLA Roopa Ganguly was also present at the event. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata marks Ashura with solemn Muharram processions

Jun 26, 2026, at 04:20 pm

Shi'ite Muslims participate in self-flagellation during an Ashura procession in Kolkata on June 26, 2026. Ashura, observed on the 10th day of Muharram, commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: NDRF, Army intensify search as more bodies recovered from Taratala godown collapse site

Jun 25, 2026, at 03:22 pm

Rescue teams from the NDRF and the Army continue intensive operations at the Taratala godown collapse site after recovering two more bodies from the debris on Thursday morning. Sniffer dogs have been deployed to aid the search for any remaining victims trapped under the rubble, while personnel work tirelessly to clear and secure the area. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: CM Suvendu Adhikari, ministers meet Taratala warehouse collapse victims at SSKM Hospital

Jun 25, 2026, at 02:03 am

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Health Minister Dr. Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay, Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul and TMC MLA Firhad Hakim meet victims of the Taratala warehouse collapse at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday. At least five people were killed in the incident. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Warehouse roof collapses in Kolkata's Taratala area

Jun 24, 2026, at 03:38 pm

A roof at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday, triggering a major rescue operation with several workers trapped beneath the debris. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Actor Mammootty, his family meet PM Modi after Padma Awards ceremony

Jun 23, 2026, at 11:01 pm

Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday following the Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The iconic actor was joined by his family, including his son and South Indian heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan, for a memorable interaction and photographs. Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi

In Images: PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval warships in Kolkata

Jun 21, 2026, at 10:37 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray during a tri-commissioning ceremony at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata on Sunday. The three indigenously built naval platforms include a stealth frigate, a hydrographic survey vessel and an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Photo: PIB

In Images: PM Modi performs yoga at Kolkata's Red Road on International Yoga Day 2026

Jun 21, 2026, at 02:04 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a mass yoga session at Red Road in Kolkata on the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026. Thousands joined the event as the Modi highlighted yoga's role in promoting physical well-being, mental health and global harmony. Yoga sessions were also held this morning at Millennium Park, the Indian Museum, and Eden Gardens. Photo: Avishek Mitra/PIB

Kolkata dazzles with spectacular laser show on Howrah Bridge ahead of International Yoga Day

Jun 21, 2026, at 02:17 am

Kolkata’s iconic Howrah Bridge lit up the night sky with a spectacular laser show as part of the Mega Drone Show and Cultural Carnival held at Princep Ghat and Millennium Park ahead of International Yoga Day celebrations. Powerful blue laser beams radiated across the Hooghly River, creating a stunning visual spectacle that drew large crowds to the riverfront. Photo by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Visually impaired students of a Kolkata blind school embrace yoga ahead of Yoga Day

Jun 20, 2026, at 06:58 pm

Visually impaired students of Kolkata's Behala Blind School take part in a yoga session on June 20, 2026, a day before International Yoga Day. Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge lights up ahead of 3,000-drone show

Jun 20, 2026, at 12:30 am

Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge is illuminated with dynamic LED lighting ahead of a 3,000-drone light show over the Hooghly River on June 20. Organised by the West Bengal government, the spectacle celebrates West Bengal Day and the Vande Yogam spiritual carnival ahead of International Yoga Day. Photo: Avishek Mirta/IBNS

In Images: Mimi Chakraborty unveils exclusive Queens song, joins cast at Hoichoi press conference

Jun 19, 2026, at 05:18 pm

Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty on Thursday joined the star cast of Queens during Hoichoi’s press conference and graced the song preview event, where the actress unveiled a special track from the series, sung by her herself. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: PM Modi, French President Macron explore Indian startups and emerging technologies at VivaTech 2026 in Paris

Jun 19, 2026, at 12:31 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly toured the exhibition area at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, interacting with entrepreneurs and exploring cutting-edge innovations across sectors. The leaders visited the India Pavilion, where Indian startups showcased the country's rapidly growing technology and startup ecosystem, highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies as key pillars of the India-France partnership. Photo: PIB.

In Images: Modi holds bilateral meeting with Trump on the sidelines of G7 summit

Jun 18, 2026, at 01:31 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 at Evian, in France, on Friday. Photo: PIB

In Images: A high-stakes meeting between Modi and Starmer on G7 sidelines

Jun 17, 2026, at 01:58 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, in Evian, France on June 16, 2026. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: Messi's hat-trick sparks jubilant celebrations in Kolkata as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0

Jun 17, 2026, at 01:44 pm

Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.

In Images: CM Suvendu Adhikari launches Swachhata Se Swagat campaign in Kolkata

Jun 17, 2026, at 12:45 pm

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launched the Swachhata Se Swagat campaign in north Kolkata's Mayer Ghat on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). Adhikari was seen sweeping the ghat with a broom, promoting cleanliness.

In Images: PM Modi addresses G7 Outreach Session in France

Jun 17, 2026, at 12:58 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Outreach Session on “Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity” on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday. Photo: PIB

In Images: G7 leaders gather in France ahead of Summit deliberations

Jun 16, 2026, at 09:40 pm

Heads of state and government from G7 countries and partner nations met ahead of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday where global economic and geopolitical issues are on the agenda. PM Narendra Modi were also seen holding brief exchanges with various leaders including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Photo: X/Narendra Modi

In Images: Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visit

Jun 16, 2026, at 01:36 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Order of the White Double Cross, Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, during a landmark visit to Bratislava on Monday. Photo: PIB

In Images: PM Modi meets Solavakian Prez in Bratislava, helds delegation-level talks

Jun 16, 2026, at 01:27 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds delegation-level talks with the Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava on Monday. Photo: PIB

In Images: Children in Kolkata play against the backdrop of a giant World Cup masterpiece

Jun 15, 2026, at 01:45 pm

Football fans carry cut-out of  Portugal's,Cristiano Ronaldo,Brazil's Neymer and Argentina' Linel Messi  for decoration during the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Kolkata, India, June 15.2026. Photo -Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS

In Images: Giant Messi-Ronaldo cutouts turn a Kolkata club into a World Cup dreamland

Jun 15, 2026, at 01:26 pm

Dhulipara Sarbojanin Samiti is decorating its club premises with cutouts of Messi and Ronaldo all around in preparation for the World Cup. (Photo by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Modi and Macron at the inauguration of the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in France

Jun 15, 2026, at 12:46 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron at the inauguration of the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event, in Nice, France on Sunday.     

Football-mad Kolkata crafts FIFA 2026 mascots in bamboo, cane for Sikkim display

Jun 14, 2026, at 10:52 pm

In a tribute to Kolkata’s enduring football craze, artisans from the city’s famed Dompara neighbourhood have crafted all the mascots of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with a giant World Cup trophy replica, entirely from bamboo and cane. The striking installations, destined for Sikkim, were seen being loaded onto trucks near Girish Park before beginning their journey to the Himalayan state. Known for their traditional craftsmanship, Dompara’s artisans have once again blended local artistry with global sporting passion. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi begins France visit with arrival in Nice

Jun 14, 2026, at 04:00 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Nice, France, on Saturday. Photo: PIB

In Images: Kolkata's wax wizard brings FIFA World Cup trophy to life

Jun 13, 2026, at 03:59 pm

Wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee poses with his handcrafted replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in Kolkata. The intricate artwork, created entirely from wax, celebrates the city's enduring passion for football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Kolkata's streets turn yellow and green as Neymar, Raphinha World Cup murals come alive

Jun 13, 2026, at 03:52 pm

Children play football in front of a vibrant mural depicting Brazilian stars Neymar and Raphinha amid of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata on June 13, 2026. The artwork celebrates the football icons and reflects the city's enduring passion for the beautiful game. (Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)

In Images: Kolkata artist celebrates global football icons with vibrant street murals

Jun 13, 2026, at 02:10 am

A football fan artist paints a vibrant street mural depicting Argentina captain Lionel Messi, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and Brazil star Vinicius Jr. on a road in Kolkata. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.

In Images: Rajkummar Rao spotted shooting at Kolkata Maidan for Sourav Ganguly Biopic

Jun 12, 2026, at 11:48 pm

Actor Rajkummar Rao was seen filming at the historic Kolkata Maidan on Wednesday, as shooting continues for the upcoming biopic based on former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The images capture Rajkummar Rao performing cricketing stunts for the biopic titled 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story'. The film will chronicle Ganguly’s journey from his early cricketing days in Bengal to becoming one of India’s most influential captains. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS