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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 26, 2025 1:42:30 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday participated in the 76th Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata. ... read..


 
Oscar Bruzon hails East Bengal FC midfield dominance in win over Kerala Blasters FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 25, 2025 9:12:39 AM IST
East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon commended his side's tactical discipline and midfield dominance in their 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The win brought ... read..


 
BJP calls TMC's Kalyan Banerjee "not fit for the Parliament"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 24, 2025 9:42:38 PM IST
Following the suspension of Kaylan Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Agnimitra Paul criticised TMC's disruption tactics. ... read..


 
West Bengal: BJP leaders hold protest over death of woman in Govt Medical College, LoP alleges no FIR against company
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 24, 2025 8:12:30 PM IST
BJP leaders and workers held a protest march on Friday demanding action against a saline company in wake of death of a woman after childbirth in Midnapore Medical College allegedly after being administered an expired saline solution earlier this month. ... read..


 
"It has always been to....": Varun Chakravarthy on his role in T20I side
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 8:12:37 PM IST
Following India's win over England in the first T20I, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy said that his role in the team has always been to look for wickets, even if he keeps getting attacked. ... read..


 
"Wrong, not acceptable": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Rahul Gandhi's post mentioning death date of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 7:42:32 PM IST
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his post mentioning the death date of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, calling it "wrong" and "unacceptable." ... read..


 
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy vows to work harder to "perfect" a key aspect of his game
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 7:12:37 PM IST
India's ace T20I spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed the key aspect he has been working on to make his deliveries more mysterious after delivering a Player of the Match performance in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens. ... read..


 
"Let us honour his life as well as martyrdom": Grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 6:12:24 PM IST
The grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sugata Bose, on Thursday highlighted his granduncle's unwavering commitment to India's freedom struggle, urging the nation to celebrate not only his life but also the sacrifices he made for the country's inde ... read..


 
Abhishek Sharma smashes record for most sixes by an Indian in T20I chase
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 9:12:23 AM IST
Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning performance in the first T20I against England on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 20-ball half-century while hitting the most sixes by an Indian in a T20I run chase, according to Wisden. ... read..


 
Abhishek Sharma joins mentor Yuvraj Singh in elsuive T20I feat for India
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 2:12:27 AM IST
Abhishek Sharma engineered an explosive performance and delivered India's second-fastest fifty for India against England (in terms of balls faced) in the T20I format at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. ... read..


 
After blowing away 'Bazball', Suryakumar says India wants to play "differently" than T20 WC 2024
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 1:42:36 AM IST
With the amount of freedom that the Indian T20I team is being offered, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, his side wants to play a "bit differently" from the way they played in the T20 World Cup 2024. ... read..


 
After bashing against India, "big McCullum fan" Jos Buttler says England wants to be "aggressive"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 1:42:34 AM IST
After the white-ball era of 'Bazball' began with a shambolic performance at Eden Gardens, England captain Jos Buttler iterated the stance of his team that wants to become "aggressive" and "watchable". ... read..


 
"Still 7 on 10, more work to do": Chakravarthy hungry to improve after delivering POTM performance against England
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2025 1:42:30 AM IST
Even after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the 1st T20I, India spinner Varun Chakravarthy's hunger to improve further remained intact. ... read..


 
"A dream I never dared...": Jhulan Goswami after stand named after her unveiled at Kolkata's Eden Gardens
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 11:42:36 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami expressed happiness at inauguration of a stand named after her at her home ground of Eden Gardens during the first India-England T20I, saying that the moment feels like a dream "she never dared to imagine". ... read..


 
Col NJ Nair and Jhulan Goswami stands unveiled at Eden Gardens
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 10:12:31 PM IST
To pay tribute and honour the incredible achievements of valiant military war hero Col N.J. Nair and India cricket legend Jhulan Goswami, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Wednesday officially unveiled the spectator stands at the iconic Eden Gard ... read..


 
Spinners dominate as India skittle out England for 132 in 1st T20I
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 9:42:37 PM IST
Power-packed bowling performances by spinners Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel and pacer Arshdeep Singh overwhelmed a valiant fightback by England skipper Jos Buttler, allowing India to restrict hosts to 132 runs in the first T20I at Kolkata's Eden Gardens ... read..


 
India win toss, elect to bowl against England in 1st T20I, no Shami in playing XI for hosts
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 7:12:35 PM IST
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl in the first T20I of the five-match series against England at the iconic Eden Gardens on Wednesday. ... read..


 
CBI to seek death penalty for Sanjay Roy in RG Kar rape and murder case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 5:12:36 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will seek the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case. According to sources, the application may be filed in the Calcutta High Court within the next two days. ... read..


 
RG Kar rape case: West Bengal govt seeks death penalty, Calcutta HC to hear case on January 27
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 1:42:30 PM IST
The West Bengal government has appealed to the Calcutta High Court's Division Bench against the trial court's life imprisonment verdict convicting Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar case. The next hearing in the case will be held on 27th January. ... read..


 
"You grow stronger...": Mohammed Shami opens up on his comeback from injury
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 10:42:23 AM IST
Top India seamer Mohammed Shami opened up on his return to the national squad following a severe ankle injury, saying that such incidents help athletes "grow stronger". ... read..


 
"Whole Kolkata crowd will be watching Shami": CAB President Snehasish Ganguly
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 3:12:24 AM IST
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly has expressed his enthusiasm for Mohammed Shami's return to the field. Shami, who has made a remarkable comeback after a year, is set to play in front of an eager Kolkata crowd. ... read..


 
"Should give him some time": CAB President Snehasish Ganguly backs India head coach Gambhir
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 3:12:22 AM IST
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly has backed head coach Gautam Gambhir and feels he should be given more time amid India's dwindling form. ... read..


 
Suryakumar "excited" to see Shami back after injury layoff
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2025 2:12:27 AM IST
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is "excited" about the return of seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami to international cricket. ... read..


 
Jos Buttler rejects boycott calls ahead of England's Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 10:12:27 PM IST
Jos Buttler, England's white-ball captain, has dismissed the idea of boycotting Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, stating that it is not the right approach. England is scheduled to face Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26, but the match h ... read..


 
"Sare secret bata du kya idhar hi": Suryakumar's hilarious reply on India T20 WC 2026 preparations
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 8:42:41 PM IST
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had a hilarious reply in store when he was quizzed about the defending champions' plans for next year's T20 World Cup ahead of the five-match series against England. ... read..


 
"He allows players to express themselves": Suryakumar Yadav on Gautam Gambhir's leadership
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 8:42:39 PM IST
Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav has credited Gautam Gambhir's leadership for fostering a positive and player-friendly atmosphere in the T20 team on Tuesday in Kolkata. ... read..


 
Suryakumar Yadav backs Sanju Samson as India's preferred wicketkeeper
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 8:12:29 PM IST
Ahead of the T20I series opener, India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed full confidence in wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, putting to rest any doubts about his position in the squad on Tuesday in Kolkata. ... read..


 
"We can be really aggressive": Buttler on England's batting depth ahead of India T20I series
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 7:42:39 PM IST
A formidable batting lineup is the cornerstone of any successful international cricket team. Combine that with a coach who champions an aggressive approach and a squad where nearly every player boasts a first-class hundred and the ability to hit towering ... read..


 
After Axar's promotion, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav assures Hardik Pandya remains "part of leading group"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 7:42:25 PM IST
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav assured that there is no shift in the dynamics between him and Hardik Pandya after the shift in the leadership hierarchy. ... read..


 
"If I did well I would have been in Champions Trophy squad": India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 7:12:32 PM IST
T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted that it hurts not to have performed well enough to earn a place in India's Champions Trophy squad. ... read..


 
"Beautiful memory": Suryakumar Yadav recalls his time at Eden Gardens ahead of England T20I series
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 1:12:42 PM IST
Ahead of the first T20I of the five-match series against England, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav recalled the time when he used to play at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata during the time of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..


 
West Bengal govt moves to Calcutta HC, demands capital punishment for accused in RG Kar case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2025 1:12:27 PM IST
The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved to the Calcutta High Court demanding capital punishment for the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, against the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court order giving life imprisonment. ... read..


 
McCullum aims to mix success with entertainment, feels Buttler's best years are "yet to come"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 11:42:37 PM IST
England head coach Brendon McCullum, who will kickstart his tenure as the team's white-ball coach with the first T20I against India from Wednesday onwards, said that the team will prioritise both entertainment and success while adding that the best years ... read..


 
"We want justice, not compensation": Trainee doctor's father raises questions over CBI's probe
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 9:42:32 PM IST
After Sealdah Court sentenced Sanjay Roy, the convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case, to life imprisonment, the father of the trainee doctor on Monday raised questions on the investigation conducted by CBI and Kolkata Police, saying that "we want just ... read..


 
T20 World Cup 2026 is main target, says Axar Patel ahead of England series
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 8:42:24 PM IST
India vice-captain Axar Patel has said that the team is taking the upcoming matches as part of its preparations for next year's T20 World Cup which is the "main target". India will defend its title in the World Cup. ... read..


 
"Punishment, no matter how severe doesn't end crime in total": Bengal Governor CV Bose on RG Kar case verdict
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 8:12:36 PM IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose stressed that even a severe punishment does not end the crime in total and called for a robust and proactive policy to combat these atrocities. ... read..


 
"Mamata Banerjee's police tried to bribe...." alleges BJP's Agnimitra Paul after RG Kar convict gets life term
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 6:43:05 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Agnimitra Paul alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister's police attempted to bribe the parents of female trainee doctor to save the RG Kar convict Sanjay Roy who was sentenced to life in prison earlier in the day. ... read..


 
RG Kar verdict: Junior doctors hold protest outside Sealdah Court, says "this punishment is not enough"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 5:42:30 PM IST
Junior doctors held a protest outside the Sealdah Court on Monday demanding stricter punishment for the convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case. ... read..


 
"Judge said that this not rarest of rare case, hence capital punishment wasn't awarded": Advocate on RG Kar verdict
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 5:12:28 PM IST
Amid the demand to give the death penalty to the accused in RG Kar medical rape-murder case, Advocate Rehman said on Monday that the judge said that the case is not a "rarest of the rare" case, hence the capital punishment has not been awarded. ... read..


 
RG Kar rape and murder case: Sealdah Court sends accused Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 3:12:25 PM IST
The Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court has sentenced life imprisonment to the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case on Monday. Along with this, the court has also fined Rs 50,000 to the accused. ... read..


 
"Full faith in judge, will continue our fight": Father of deceased doctor in RG Kar case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 2:42:43 PM IST
Ahead of the pronouncement of sentencing for convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar murder and rape case, the father of the victim has expressed confidence in the judge hearing the matter in Sealdah civil and criminal court. He said their fight will continue on ... read..


 
RG Kar case: Sealdah Court to pronounce the quantum of punishment to Sanjay Roy at 2.45 pm today
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 2:12:35 PM IST
The Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court will pronounce the quantum of punishment to the convict of the RG Kar rape and murder case at 2.45 pm on Monday. ... read..


 
"Many people were involved, investigation by CBI is totally worthless": Doctor at RG Kar Medical Hospital
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 12:42:57 PM IST
The verdict in the RG Kar rape and murder case where accused Sanjay Toy was held guilty by the court has sparked a debate among those who had protested the gruesome murder. ... read..


 
"I am confident that we will all come to consensus": Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 11:43:02 AM IST
Waqf Amendment Bill JPC Chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday expressed confidence in reaching a consensus on the committee's report, confirming that the report will be presented at the upcoming budget session. ... read..


 
RG Kar case: Victim's father demands "harshest punishment" for accused, says "others also involved with him"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 11:42:39 AM IST
As the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court is set to pronounce the quantum of sentence to the convict in the RG Kar's rape-murder case today, the father of the deceased doctor has demanded that the accused Sanjay Roy should get the harshest punishment, howev ... read..


 
Mohammed Shami starts training with Team India in Kolkata ahead of England T20Is
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 10:42:39 AM IST
Seamer Mohammed Shami started training with the India squad at the iconic Eden Gardens ahead of the T20I series against England. ... read..


 
'Court should hear accused': Oppn leaders on RG Kar case verdict
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 10:42:35 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday morning questioned the haste in the RG Kar rape and murder case, saying that the investigation should continue and other persons behind the crime must also be given capital punishment. ... read..


 
RG Kar case: High Security outside Sealdah court ahead of pronouncement of quantum of punishement
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 10:42:33 AM IST
As prime accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case has been found guilty, the Sealdah court will pronounce the quantum of punishment to the convict. A heavy deployment of personnel remains outside the court and adjacent areas. ... read..


 
"More than one person is involved": CPI (M)'s Md Salim after accused Sanjay Roy found guilty in RG Kar case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2025 8:42:35 AM IST
After Sealdah Court pronounced Sanjay Roy guilty in the RG Kar rape and murder case, Communist Party of India (Marxist) West Bengal State Secretary Md Salim alleged that more than one person is involved in the case and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI ... read..


 
"Efforts made to destroy all evidence...": BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya after accused Sanjay Roy found guilty in RG Kar case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 19, 2025 9:42:44 PM IST
BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya has alleged that efforts were made to destroy the evidence following the alleged murder and rape of a female trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. A court in Kolkata has found the accused Sanjay Roy gu ... read..


 
"If there is single person who has entered illegally from Bangladesh..." TMC lashes out at Central govt, BSF after Bangladeshi accused held in actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 19, 2025 7:42:39 PM IST
After an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh was arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Trinamool Congress on Sunday said it is the failure of the Central Government and the Border Security Force even if a single person illegally cro ... read..


 
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