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"We dropped too many catches": GT captain Shubman Gill rues poor fielding after 29-run loss to KKR

Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill blamed dropped catches for his side's 29-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens.... read..

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"Hard work paying off": Sunil Narine hails KKR's hard work following victory over GT

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star all-rounder Sunil Narine credited the team's success to hard work and consistent preparation following their commanding win over the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday night.... read..

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"We're giving ourselves a little chance": KKR's Cameron Green after win over GT

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) snapped Gujarat Titans' five-match winning streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 29-run victory at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.... read..

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TMC MPs visit vandalised party offices in South 24 Parganas; Susmita Dev slams 'bulldozer politics'

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Susmita Dev and party MP Sajda Ahmed on Sunday visited several party offices in West Bengal and met workers allegedly affected by recent clashes.... read..

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"He still needs to find another gear to make little more impact": McClenaghan on KK batter Raghuvanshi

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by 29 runs at their home venue on Saturday after Finn Allen, Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi made half-centuries to put the hosts in a favourable position.... read..

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GT's Sai Sudharsan becomes fastest to score 3,000 T20 runs

Gujarat Titans (GT) opener Sai Sudharsan overtook former Australian batter Shaun Marsh to become the fastest cricketer to reach 3,000 runs in T20s.... read..

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WB: Kolkata Police conducts flag march after protesters clash with police at Park Street

Kolkata Police conducted a flag march after a protest in Kolkata turned violent on Sunday as demonstrators threw stones at police personnel in the Park Circus area, injuring at least three of them and damaging several vehicles, officials said.... read..

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KKR's Cameron Green completes 1,000 runs in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Cameron Green completed 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).... read..

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Gill joins Warner, Tendulkar, Virat in elite list of IPL captains after fiery knock against KKR

Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill joined legends like David Warner, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of batters with multiple 500-run Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons as a captain.... read..

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"Catching made a huge difference": Parthiv on drop catches after GT's loss to KKR

Following his side's loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel said that "dropping catches made a huge difference" and underlined the importance of seizing every oppurtunity in a high-stakes game.... read..

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TMC cries foul over "selective FIR" against Abhishek Banerjee

TMC leader Tanmoy Ghosh on Sunday cried foul play days after an FIR was filed against TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory remarks and said "such selective FIRs are unacceptable".... read..

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Allen hails "starboy" Raghuvanshi for sensational 82* after KKR's win over GT

Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) win over Gujarat Titans (GT), the KKR batter Finn Allen hailed the Indian uncapped batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi as a "starboy" who keeps expanding his game and how his team's reliance on him despite him being so young... read..

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"It rewards good cricket....": KKR batter Allen on Eden Gardens' wicket after win over GT

Following his side's win over the Gujarat Titans (GT), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Finn Allen spoke on batting at Eden Gardens, saying that they reward "good cricket" after a batter manages to handle initial seam movement and bounce.... read..

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IPL 2026: A run-fest for the ages, registers 52nd 200-plus score of the season during KKR-GT clash

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition has emerged as a run-fest like no other, with the tournament tying with its previous edition for most 200-plus totals in a single season.... read..

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"No orders stating removal of mic from Pollution Control Board or SC...": Nakhoda Masjid Imam on West Bengal CM Adhikari's 'loudspeaker' directive

The Imam of the Nakhoda Masjid, located in Kolkata in West Bengal, Maulana Mohammad Shafiq Qasmi on Sunday, said that there have been no orders regarding the removal of microphones or loudspeakers from either the Supreme Court or the Pollution Control Boa... read..

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"Verdict will belong to truth, justice": TMC's Dola Sen after police file FIR against Abhishek Banerjee

TMC MP Dola Sen on Saturday expressed confidence that "truth and justice" would prevail after an FIR was registered against the party's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory speeches during the West Bengal Assembly election campaig... read..

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West Bengal govt suspends three IPS officers for administrative lapses, negligence in handling of RG Kar case

The West Bengal government has suspended three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers over serious administrative lapses, negligence in registering an FIR and investigating the RG Kar rape and murder incident.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday made s... read..

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IPL: KKR smash 247/2 as Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green shine against GT

Attacking half-centuries from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, along with a fifty from Cameron Green, powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding 247 for 2 against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League clash in Kolkata on Saturday.... read..

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IPL 2026: GT win toss, choose to bowl first in Kolkata; Chakaravarthy comes back for KKR

Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Saturday. For KKR, Varun Chakaravarthy makes his comeback from the injury.... read..

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"TMC leaders acted tyrannically; people are now ready to complain...": Dilip Ghosh on FIR filed against Abhishek Banerjee

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday criticised former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee, saying that the TMC leaders acted tyrannically over the past several years.... read..

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"Significant step toward strengthening digital infrastructure": Scindia welcomes Bengal adoption of Telecom RoW rules, 2024

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday welcomed the West Bengal government's decision to implement the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, calling it a significant step towards strengthening digital infrastructure and accelerating Bhar... read..

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Should be grieving election result at home: BJP MP Rahul Sinha on FIR against TMC Gen Secy Abhishek Banerjee

BJP MP Rahul Sinha on Saturday called for legal action against TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory speeches during the West Bengal Assembly election campaign.... read..

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IWL 2025-26: Nita FA prevail despite red card; Gokulam Kerala, Sethu share points

East Bengal FC continued their winning run with a commanding 5-0 victory over Garhwal United Football Club, while Nita FA secured an impressive 3-2 win against SESA Football Academy despite playing with 10 players for most of the match in the Indian Women... read..

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IPL 2026: Kartik Tyagi backs early powerplay plan ahead of GT clash

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Kartik Tyagi has said the team's focus will be on striking early in the powerplay to put pressure on Gujarat Titans' (GT) top order ahead of their Indian Premier League IPL) 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Saturday evening.... read..

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IPL 2026: KKR confirm Rachin Ravindra exit for New Zealand Test duty

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has returned home to begin preparations for the upcoming Test tour of England.... read..

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"Suvendu Adhikari, not Harry Potter, who will spin a magic wand": Ousted TMC veteran Riju Dutta urges patience for Bengal's new BJP CM

Former TMC leader Riju Dutta on Friday offered a surprisingly pragmatic, if not biting, take on the state's new administration.... read..

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"PM Modi has not let any harm come to us": Dilip Ghosh defends Rs 3 fuel price hike amid West Asia crisis

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Friday defended the Centre's decision to increase petrol and diesel prices, saying the global conflict and ongoing energy crisis have impacted fuel rates across the world, while asserting that the Narendra Modi-led gove... read..

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"Fight is far from over": Abhishek Banerjee slams Centre over post-poll violence, alleges irregularities in vote-counting in Bengal

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has slammed the Centre over post-poll violence in West Bengal and alleged manipulation and abuse of power during the counting of votes in the recently concluded Assembly elections.... read..

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"It feels like a very large conspiracy": BJP's Agnimitra Paul on suspension of 3 police officers by WB govt over lapses in RG Kar case

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul accused former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of framing a big conspiracy behind the suspension of three police officers by the West Bengal government over lapses in the RG Kar case.... read..

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"Attempt to please audience": BJP MLA Kaustav Bagchi on Mamata's lawyer attire in Calcutta HC

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kaustav Bagchi on Thursday took a swipe at Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee, saying she was trying to "become a lawyer" to remain in public attention.... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee trying to build her image, gain sympathy by presenting herself as lawyer": BJP's Arjun Singh

BJP MLA Arjun Singh on Friday launched a sharp attack on former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee after her appearance at the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer's attire in connection with a post-poll violence-rela... read..

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IPL 2026: KKR provide fitness update on Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of GT clash

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have provided an important fitness update on injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Eden Gardens on Saturday evening.... read..

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Nandigram Assembly constituency, retains Bhabanipur

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday resigned from the Nandigram Assembly constituency, retaining the Bhabanipur seat from where he defeated Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes.... read..

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BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected as new Speaker of 18th West Bengal assembly

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Coochbehar Dakshin (South) constituency Rathindra Bose on Friday was elected as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.... read..

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"They kick you where it hurts": TMC's Derek O'Brien slams fuel price hike

Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Friday criticised the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices and questioned whether the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal would now reduce VAT on fuel.... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee visiting court just for show": ISF MLA Naushad Siddiqui

Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddiqui on Thursday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her visit to the Calcutta High Court in connection with a public interest litigation (PIL) related to alleged post-poll violen... read..

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"Double Engine, Double Jumla": TMC targets BJP over fuel price hike in Bengal

All India Trinamool Congress on Friday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over recent fuel price hikes, alleging that promises made during elections are already being reversed in West Bengal under the new government.... read..

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari holds victory procession in Bhabanipur, vacates Nandigram assembly seat

Following a landslide victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led a massive victory procession through the Bhabanipur constituency on Wednesday.... read..

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West Bengal Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results declared; Adrito Paul secures state's top rank

The results of the West Bengal Higher Secondary Examination 2026 were declared on Thursday, with Adrito Paul of Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission securing the first rank in the state.... read..

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"Bengal elections rigged": TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay claims Mamata's ID card torn at vote-counting station

After a meeting with Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay alleged large-scale electoral irregularities, claiming that the former Chief Minister's identity card was torn up at the vote-counting station.... read..

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West Bengal makes singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in school assemblies

The West Bengal government has made it mandatory, with immediate effect, to sing "Vande Mataram" during school assembly prayers before the commencement of classes in all schools under the School Education Department across the state.... read..

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Illegal construction will not be allowed: W Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul backs demolition after Tiljala fire incident

West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday backed the demolition of the "illegal" building, following a major fire incident in the Tiljala area that claimed two lives. Paul stated that the government will follow due process before taking action again... read..

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WB Minister Dilip Ghosh slams TMC for stalling border fencing; says 'Suvendu-led govt cleared it on very first day'

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Thursday said the newly formed BJP government in the state has initiated the process of providing land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for border fencing within 45 days, alleging that the previous Mamata Banerjee-led... read..

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ISL: Mohammedan Sporting to face Mumbai City

Relegation-threatened Mohammedan Sporting Club will face an absolute do-or-die battle for their Indian Super League survival as they welcome title-chasing Mumbai City FC for a high-stakes clash in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 fixture at the Kis... read..

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Mamata Banerjee appoints Kalyan Banerjee as new AITC Chief Whip in Lok Sabha

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Thursday appointed senior leader Kalyan Banerjee as the new Chief Whip of the party in the Lok Sabha (LS), replacing Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar.... read..

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"Beginning of a new Bengal has started; 'Sonar Bangla' dream will be fulfilled": BJP MLA Arijit Roy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Arijit Roy on Thursday said that the "beginning of a new Bengal" has already started and called upon the youth of the state to actively participate in politics, asserting that their involvement would help "clean" the syste... read..

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Kolkata: Fire Station Officer-in-Charge suspended over Tiljala fire incident; "illegal" building demolished

The Director General of West Bengal Fire & Emergency Services has suspended Station Officer and Officer-in-Charge of Pragati Maidan Fire Station Goutam Das, following a major fire incident in the Tiljala area that claimed two lives.... read..

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Mamata Banerjee appears in Calcutta HC in lawyer's robes over post-poll violence case seeks "immediate protection for people"

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday arrived at the Calcutta High Court wearing a lawyer's robes to appear before Chief Justice HC Sujoy Pal in connection with a public interest litigation (PIL) ... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee defeated through vote loot", says TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh on Thursday alleged that former West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee was defeated through "stolen" and "looted" votes, following a meeting with the party chief in Kolkata.... read..

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West Bengal Governor urges people to back PM Modi's appeals; advocates for WFH, public transport

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Thursday appealed to citizens to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to cut down energy usage in view of the West Asia conflict.... read..

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West Bengal government announces enforcement of cow slaughter rules

Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government, citing the 1950 Bengal law and a 2018 Calcutta High Court order, issued a notice reiterating a complete ban on the slaughter of any cattle or buffalo without the mandatory fitness certificate.... read..

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