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)
Mar 17, 2026, at 05:38 pm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference in Kolkata while unveiling the candidate list for the Trinamool Congress ahead of the assembly elections, setting the tone for the party’s campaign. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Mamata Banerjee leads rally in Kolkata over LPG crisis
Mar 16, 2026, at 11:40 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads a protest rally from College Square to Dorina Crossing in Kolkata on Monday against the ongoing LPG shortage and rising cooking gas prices. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CPI-M supporters protest in Kolkata over LPG price hikes
Mar 15, 2026, at 12:00 am
Supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) carry replicas of LPG cylinders during a protest march in Kolkata on March 14, 2026, criticising government policies and rising cooking gas prices. The demonstration comes amid concerns over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict affecting energy markets. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: In Kolkata PM Modi launches blistering attack on TMC at Brigade rally
Mar 14, 2026, at 08:11 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a massive gathering at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata during a mega rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.
In Images: Kolkata faces widespread LPG shortage amid supply crunch
Mar 13, 2026, at 12:59 pm
Residents queue up for hours as the LPG shortage hits households across Kolkata, highlighting the city’s ongoing fuel crisis amid West Asia conflict. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata
Mar 10, 2026, at 01:22 pm
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is in Kolkata to review poll preparedness of West Bengal, on Tuesday morning offered prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in the city. Photo: ECI/X
In Images: Panchu Dola Melana festival held at Chilika Lake in Odisha
Mar 10, 2026, at 05:32 am
Devotees perform a traditional dance before carrying idols of Hindu deities through the waters of Chilika Lake during the 150-year-old Panchu Dola Melana festival in Parikuda village, Odisha, on March 9, 2026. The annual ritual brings together deities from more than 20 villages in a ceremonial water procession associated with Radha-Krishna worship after Dola Purnima. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata erupts in celebration as India beat New Zealand to win T20 World Cup
Mar 09, 2026, at 04:06 am
Fans celebrate across Kolkata after India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, securing their third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the trophy. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Prez Murmu attends the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling
Mar 08, 2026, at 02:47 am
President Droupadi Murmu at the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, in West Bengal, on March 07, 2026. Photo: PIB
In Images: Mamata Banerjee holds dharna in Kolkata over SIR issue
Mar 06, 2026, at 06:25 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee escalated her protest over the SIR issue starting a dharna (sit-in protest) in downtown Kolkata on Friday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into T20 World Cup final
Mar 04, 2026, at 10:07 pm
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert powered New Zealand to storm into the T20 World Cup 2026 final, thrashing South Africa by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: South Africa face New Zealand in semi-final 1
Mar 04, 2026, at 08:35 pm
South Africa took on New Zealand in the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Spring in Bloom: Bauhinia Flowers Paint Kolkata Maidan Pink
Mar 04, 2026, at 01:43 pm
Each spring, Bauhinia flowers burst into bloom across the Kolkata Maidan, washing the city’s vast green heart in soft shades of pink and white. Beneath their delicate petals, young couples pause for photographs, families linger in the open air, and the horizon stretches wide with the quiet charm of the season. Against the Maidan’s sweeping skyline, the blossoms turn an ordinary afternoon into a gentle celebration of springtime in Kolkata. Photos by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
Splash of Spring: Holi celebrations in Kolkata
Mar 03, 2026, at 05:32 pm
Youths in Kolkata celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). The festival heralds the beginning of Spring. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Mamata Banerjee joins grand Holi celebration in Kolkata — Watch the festive moments
Mar 03, 2026, at 05:05 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the 'Dol Yatra O Holi Milan Utasav' event to celebrate the festival of colours in Kolkata on Monday (March 2, 2026). (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Modi, Carney meet in New Delhi to reset India-Canada ties
Mar 02, 2026, at 02:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting focused on resetting bilateral ties and strengthening cooperation across key sectors. (Photo: PIB)
Mar 01, 2026, at 08:35 pm
KOLKATA, INDIA – MARCH 1, 2026: Supporters of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) take to the streets to protest U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. The demonstrations follow reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protesters were observed chanting anti-war slogans and holding placards condemning the military action. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS
In Images: Indian athlete Swapna Barman joins TMC ahead of Bengal polls
Feb 27, 2026, at 01:54 pm
Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman, who made history by winning gold at the 2018 Asian Games, joins TMC ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Photo: AITC
In Images: PM Narendra Modi in Israel
Feb 25, 2026, at 11:09 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a historic state visit to Israel during which he addressed the Knesset, held a bilateral meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, paid tribute to fallen soldiers, and reaffirmed India’s unwavering support in the fight against terrorism.Photo: X/Facebook/Narendra Modi/PIB.
In Images: Clinical Mohun Bagan Super Giant outclass Chennaiyin FC in Indian Super League clash
Feb 24, 2026, at 11:44 am
Players from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Chennaiyin FC in action during their Indian Super League encounter, battling for possession in a high-intensity contest. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Abhishek Banerjee, other TMC leaders pay last respect to Mukul Roy
Feb 23, 2026, at 05:17 pm
Trinamool Congress (TMC) top leaders including national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee paid their last respect to the party's one of the founding members and ex-Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who died at the age of 71 after prolonged illness in Kolkata on Sunday night, at West Bengal Assembly premises. Photo: AITC
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