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1 Year of Operation Sindoor: PM Modi says it showed India’s firm response to terror | ‘Larger conspiracy ahead of PM Modi’s visit’: BJP on killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s aide | ‘My car was on OLX for sale’: Siliguri owner says number plate used in Suvendu aide assassination may have been cloned online | ‘Pre-planned political assassination’: BJP’s Swapan Dasgupta on Suvendu aide’s killing | BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal secretary shot dead in West Bengal's Madhyamgram | Mamata Banerjee to move Supreme Court against Bengal post-poll violence, refuses to quit | Who after Mamata in Bengal? Amit Shah to meet BJP MLA-elects ahead of May 9 oath | Vijay’s TVK seeks Congress, Left support after falling short of majority in Tamil Nadu | Jolt to TMC! Supreme Court rejects plea challenging central staff deployment at Bengal counting centres | Bangladesh MP warns of refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal polls

In Images: Mimi Chakraborty unveils Tanishq's natural gemstone collection ‘Hues’

Apr 12, 2026, at 08:37 pm

Tollywood star Mimi Chakraborty radiates elegance at the Kolkata launch of Tanishq’s latest collection, ‘Hues’. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: KKR face LSG at Eden Gardens

Apr 09, 2026, at 11:29 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders took on Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur for Bengal polls

Apr 08, 2026, at 01:04 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a roadshow on her way to file her nomination from Bhabanipur for the upcoming assembly elections on Wednesday. She filed the nomination at Survey Building in Kalighat. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: KKR v PBKS match at Eden Gardens abandoned due to rain

Apr 07, 2026, at 03:33 pm

The Kolkata Knight Riders-Punjab Kings match in IPL 2026 was washed out due to heavy rain and storm at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Kangana Ranaut at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata

Apr 07, 2026, at 02:46 pm

Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut sought blessings at Kalighat Temple during her Kolkata visit. (Photo: IBNS)

In Images: SRK at Eden Gardens for KKR match against PBKS

Apr 07, 2026, at 01:48 pm

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended the rain-marred KKR match against PBKS in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. Khan was accompanied by his actor daughter Suhana Khan. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Tollywood takes to Kolkata streets, seeks justice for Rahul Banerjee

Apr 04, 2026, at 11:32 pm

Members of the Bengali film industry on Saturday staged a protest march in Kolkata, demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the death of Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. An FIR has been filed in connection with the incident, officials said. The protest, organised by members of the Tollywood fraternity, began at Technicians’ Studio and proceeded toward Radha Studio. Photo: Avishek Mirta/IBNS

In Images: Key moments from KKR-SRH clash at Eden Gardens

Apr 02, 2026, at 10:06 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders took on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first home game of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Thursday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Amit Shah holds roadshow for BJP candidates in Kolkata

Apr 02, 2026, at 05:14 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held a roadshow for BJP candidates in South Kolkata before joining Suvendu Adhikari at his nomination filing in the Bhabanipur constituency. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: KKR, SRH train at Eden Gardens ahead of April 2 clash

Apr 01, 2026, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad players train during a practice session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday ahead of their IPL match on April 2, 20206. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS  

In Images: PM Modi connects with women tea workers in Assam’s Dibrugarh

Apr 01, 2026, at 02:19 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spent time and interacted with women workers at a Tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh ahead of the assembly elections. (Photo: Narendra Modi/Facebook)

In Images: Tennis icon Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls

Mar 31, 2026, at 01:41 pm

Tennis icon Leander Paes on Tuesday joined the BJP ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections in presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar at the party's national headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: BJP Media Unit)

In Images: Emotional send-off for actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee

Mar 30, 2026, at 08:30 pm

Members of the Bengali film fraternity, political leaders across party lines, and countless fans turned emotional as they bid a teary-eyed farewell to actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee, who died by drowning during a shoot in Talsari on Sunday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Amit Shah unveils 'chargesheet' against TMC government in Bengal

Mar 28, 2026, at 05:36 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday unveiled what he called a 'chargesheet' listing the allegations against the TMC government in West Bengal. Shah trained his guns at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government in presence of BJP leaders including state Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and regional party head Samik Bhattacharya. (Photo: BJP IT Cell)

In Images: BJP’s campaign at Siliguri tea garden in West Bengal

Mar 28, 2026, at 04:07 pm

BJP leaders and workers interact with tea garden residents during a campaign outreach at Mohargaon Tea Garden in Champasari, Siliguri in poll-bound West Bengal. (Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)

West Bengal Assembly Polls: SVEEP Tram rolls through Kolkata streets to boost electoral awareness

Mar 27, 2026, at 07:02 pm

Glimpse of Election Tram car on the road, an SVEEP initiative for electoral awareness for West Bengal Assembly polls, on Friday (March 27, 2026) by Kolkata North District, West Bengal.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: PM Modi joins Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually

Mar 27, 2026, at 04:23 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually on the occasion of Ram Navami. (Photo: Narendra Modi/Instagram) 

In Images: TMC’s wall paintings turn Bengal streets into election battleground

Mar 27, 2026, at 02:40 pm

TMC’s vibrant wall paintings dominate Bengal streets, turning public spaces into a canvas of election messaging ahead of the Assembly polls. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Glimpses from the 116th Annapurna Puja celebrations at Sreemany Bari in Kolkata

Mar 26, 2026, at 10:38 pm

Devotees gathered at Kolkata's famous Sreemany Bari on Thursday for observing the 116-year-old Annapurna Pujo, dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the deity of nourishment and abundance. This puja is observed with traditional rituals, vibrant decorations, and a deep sense of heritage and community spirit.(Photo : Avishek Mitra)

In Images: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses public rally in Moynaguri

Mar 26, 2026, at 05:48 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee trained her guns at the BJP at a public rally in Moynaguri on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Photo: AITC Media Unit

In Images: Kolkata’s New Market Clock Returns

Mar 26, 2026, at 02:54 pm

After an 11-year silence, the iconic New Market clock chimes again, reviving memories of colonial Calcutta (now Kolkata) and its bustling social life. Restored through painstaking effort, the timepiece once more stands as a symbol of the city’s rhythm—where heritage, nostalgia, and everyday life meet. A photo series by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.

In Images: BJP’s Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari celebrates Ram Navami

Mar 26, 2026, at 01:17 pm

BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday celebrated Ram Navami in Bhabanipur where he takes on West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming state assembly elections. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: BJP president Nitin Nabin visits Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata

Mar 25, 2026, at 03:57 pm

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday visited Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. (Photo: BJP IT Unit)

In Images: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses public rally in Moynaguri

Mar 25, 2026, at 03:50 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee trained her guns at the BJP at a public rally in Moynaguri on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Photo: AITC Media Unit

In Images: Candid Moments from KKR’s Knights Unplugged 3.0 Event

Mar 25, 2026, at 03:23 pm

KKR players and team members share candid moments and behind-the-scenes stories at Knights Unplugged 3.0 ahead of the new season at a hotel in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war

Mar 24, 2026, at 11:22 pm

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks during the 75th anniversary of the re-establishment of the German Foreign Office at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, Germany. Steinmeier said there was “no reason” for Europe to align with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war, warning that its justification was unconvincing and criticizing the conflict as a serious mistake. Photot: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa via AP

Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee meets party workers in Kolkata

Mar 23, 2026, at 02:31 pm

Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee met party workers in Kolkata to discuss organisational matters and strengthen the party’s outreach ahead of upcoming political developments. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kapil Dev visits Kolkata to attend Dr. Vace Paes Cup 2026 Cricket Match

Mar 23, 2026, at 02:23 pm

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev visits Kolkata to attend the Dr. Vace Paes Cup 2026 cricket match, marking a notable appearance at the sporting event.

In Images: Suvendu Adhikari offers prayers at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata

Mar 21, 2026, at 12:23 pm

West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur offered prayers at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: BJP Media Cell)

In Images: Mamata Banerjee celebrates Eid with people in Bhabanipur

Mar 21, 2026, at 12:08 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets people and exchanges Eid wishes during her visit to Bhabanipur, joining locals in the festive celebrations. TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accompanied the party supremo. (Photo: AITC Media Cell)