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"We can still qualify to the playoffs": PBKS allrounder Shashank after sealing 8-wicket win over KKR

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batting allrounder Shashank Singh said his side can still qualify for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens.... read..

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"Great team guy": Dale Steyn showers praise on Punjab all-rounder Shashank Singh

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn heaped praise on Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Shashank Singh, calling him a "great team guy" following the 32-year-old's unbeaten 68-run knock against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2... read..

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"Not defending hurts but it's a great lesson": KKR captain Shreyas Iyer after defeat against PBKS

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shreyas Iyer said not defending a huge total of 261 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) "hurt" but the loss would be a great learning for the players in their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.... read..

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SRK attended KKR vs PBKS match with son AbRam

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday evening was spotted cheering for his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they locked horns with Preity Zinta's co-owned team Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, his team in Purple ended u... read..

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IPL 2024: Match between KKR vs PBKS break record of most sixes in T20

The match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday rewrote the history of men's T20 cricket by producing a chase that comes once in a blue moon.... read..

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Sandeshkhali heading towards dangerous phase: Sukanta Majumdar as CBI recovers arms from Shahjahan's stronghold

Amid Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recovering a huge catchment of arms and ammunition from Sandeshkhali, West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sukanta Majumdar said that the riverine island is "heading towards a dangerous phase."... read..

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"Good start was key": Bairstow after PBKS beat KKR by 8 wickets

Following his side's 8-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow said that they had a good start while chasing the target.... read..

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Sunil Narine leapfrogs R Ashwin to become fifth highest IPL wicket-taker

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) allrounder Sunil Narine overtook Ravichandran Ashwin to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL).... read..

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Opener Prabhsimran Singh hits third fastest IPL fifty for Punjab Kings

Opener Prabhsimran Singh hit the third-fastest fifty for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. The 23-year-old achieved the landmark during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024 at Eden Garden... read..

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"This state has fallen to terrorists, goons": Dilip Ghosh after arms recovery in Sandeshkhali

After the recovery of arms and ammunition from the house of Abu Taleb, a kin of ruling TMC leader Hafizul Khan, by a joint team of the CBI and the Bomb Squad of the elite National Security Guard (NSG) from the Sarberia area of Sandeshkhali, BJP leader Dil... read..

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"BJP ploy...weapons planted at site": TMC writes to Bengal poll panel chief after arms recovery in Sandeshkhali

The ruling Trinamool Congress lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of the state on Saturday over the raids in Sandeshkhali by a joint team of the CBI and bomb squads of the elite National Security Guard (NSG).... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee is in support of terror spreaders" says BJP's Agnimitra Paul

After the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recovered arms and ammunition from Sandeshkhali, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Medinipur, Agnimitra Paul asked, "Was the state police sleeping till now? adding that CM Mamata Banerjee is in support o... read..

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Punjab skipper Curran joins unwanted company of bowlers during win against Kolkata

England and Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran joined the company of Indian quicks Mohit Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Australia's Pat Cummins, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada to have conceded 50 runs or more on six or more occasions dur... read..

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"Cricket is turning into baseball": PBKS skipper Curran on historic run chase against KKR

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Sam Curran said cricket is turning baseball after his side's remarkable runs chase against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Friday. In the game, PBKS secured a convincing 8-wicket win over ... read..

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West Bengal: BJP accuses TMC of murdering its worker in Purba Medinipur

The BJP on Friday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of brutally murdering one of its workers in Purba Medinipur district.... read..

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Amid polling in Balurghat, BJP's Bengal chief confronts TMC workers chanting 'Go back' slogans

Tension gripped the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency of North Bengal during the ongoing polling for the second phase on Friday, as BJP candidate and state president Sukanta Majumdar fell into an altercation with a group of ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) ... read..

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"Competing for appeasement, vote bank": PM Modi blasts TMC, Cong in Malda

Tearing into the ruling Trinamool Congress and the erstwhile Left Front government in the state for putting the brakes on development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said they wrecked the greatness, global image and the dignity of Bengal under the... read..

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IPL 2024: PBKS win toss, opt to bowl against KKR; injury keeps Mitchell Starc out

Punjab Kings (PBKS) stand-in captain Sam Curran won the toss and opted to field against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match here at the iconic Eden Gardens on Friday.... read..

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"Either I was born in Bengal in last birth or...": PM Modi responds to "enthusiasm, love" of people during Malda rally

Expressing his gratitude for the "enthusiasm" and "love" of people during his rally in Malda in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it appears that either he was born in Bengal in his previous birth or will be born to a mother in Be... read..

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"Robbed Bengal of greatness, competing for appeasement": PM Modi blasts TMC, Cong in Malda

Tearing into the ruling Trinamool Congress and the erstwhile Left Front government in the state for putting the brakes on development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said they recked the greatness, global image and the dignity of Bengal under thei... read..

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Mamata Banerjee questions seven-phase elections in state; asks why people "being tortured in scorching heat"

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the Lok Sabha elections being held in the state in seven phases amid 'scorching heat'.... read..

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"Electrifying, that's the only word," says PM Modi after holding roadshow in Malda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roadshow in West Bengal's Malda and expressed his gratitude to the people for coming out in large numbers to attend it.... read..

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"BJP has a history of mass killing': TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams BJP over assassination attempt on Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday reacted sharply to the alleged assassination attempt on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, saying that "BJP has a history of mass killing and murder."... read..

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TMC lodges complaint with ECI against Suvendu Adhikari over derogatory remarks against West Bengal CM

West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Wednesday complained to the National Commission for Women seeking action against Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for allegedy using derogatory words, on multiple occasions, agains... read..

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"People in Bengal want PM Modi to become Prime Minister for third time": Nisith Pramanik

Union Minister Nisith Pramanik on Wednesday said that people in West Bengal are waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to become PM again adding that the ruling Trinamool Congress here has insulted women and played with future of youth in the state.... read..

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West Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh files nomination papers for LS polls

BJP leader and the party's candidate from Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat, Dilip Ghosh, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday.... read..

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Darjeeling's toy train still has its charm; tourists say govt can work make it better

The toy train in Darjeeling that has been serving for the last 130 years still has its charm over people. Built between the years 1879 and 1881, the toy train at Darjeeling is also known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.... read..

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"Not concerned about KKR spin bowling": PBKS coach Sunil Joshi

Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi stated that they are not concerned about the Kolkata Knight Riders spin attack ahead of their upcoming clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at Eden Gardens.... read..

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280 polling stations identified as critical in West Bengal's Balurghat, says DM Dakshin Dinajpur

Ahead of the second phase of the polling, District Magistrate Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, Bijin Krishna said that 280 polling stations have been identified as critical in the Balurghat city.... read..

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Kolkata: Alipore Zoo makes special arrangements for animals suffering from heatwave

Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata is stepping up its efforts to care for animals impacted by the intensifying heat wave.... read..

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As tea industry sinks, Darjeeling looking for alternate sources of income

The tea industry in Darjeeling has been a major contributor to its economy, but recently there has been a reduction in the export of tea and the industry's income.... read..

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SS Ahluwalia files nomination as BJP candidate; set to take on Shatrughan Sinha in Asansol Lok Sabha seat

Former Union Minister Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday filed his nomination as the BJP candidate for West Bengal's Asansol Lok Sabha constituency.... read..

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"Arrest Mamata Banerjee.." urges BJP leader Agnimitra Paul after Calcutta HC's judgement on WB job recruitment

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul demanded the arrest of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the Calcutta High Court's judgement that declared the entire panel of the 2016 Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment null and void.... read..

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Thieves should not put allegations on us: WB BJP candidate Raju Bista hits out at Congress over EVM remark

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Darjeeling Lok Sabha seat, Raju Bista came down heavily on the Congress over the party's EVM allegations against the BJP and said that "thieves," who have been caught stealing the entire nation in history should... read..

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"One of the Gaddars...": Mamata claims BJP leader tried to assassinate nephew Abhishek

In a sensational charge at the principal Opposition party in the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed a BJP leader wanted to kill her nephew and the general secretary of the ruling Trinamool Congress, Abhishek Banerjee.... read..

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"People will give a befitting reply to PM Modi," says Shatrughan Sinha while filing nomination for Asansol

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Trinamool Congress candidate from Asansol said on Tuesday that the people of the state will make a new record of victory and will give a befitting reply to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while filing his nomina... read..

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"Electoral headwinds in BJP's favour": Kiren Rijiju campaigns in Darjeeling, flays Rahul over 'redistribution' pitch

Claiming that the political headwinds and public mood were in favour of the BJP going into the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha in Bengal, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday exuded confidence that his party will retain the Darjeeling constitu... read..

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BJP aims to strengthen hold in Darjeeling, Balurghat as West Bengal readies for LS polls-phase 2

After three north Bengal seats went to polls in the opening phase of Lok Sabha elections, two more Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongholds-Darjeeling and Balurghat- are all set to go to the polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 (Fr... read..

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Closed tea gardens, minimum wages key electoral issues for Darjeeling; going to polls on April 26

The Darjeeling Hills, known for their tea, is going to the polls in the second round of Lok Sabha elections on April 26 in West Bengal.... read..

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WB: Massive fire breaks out at multi-storey building in North Howrah; no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out at a multi-storied building in the North Howrah district on Tuesday.... read..

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"...She's afraid they'll support PM Modi": Amit Shah takes jibe at CM Mamata Banerjee

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee , saying she stops PM Modi's schemes from reaching the people as she's afraid they'll support him.... read..

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'Banned...': Boria Majumdar comes out with his side of 'A Social Media Trial'

'Banned: A Social Media Trial' by sports historian Boria Majumdar was officially launched here on Tuesday, highlighting the support he received from India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and renowned badminton coach and 2001 All E... read..

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"People of PoK will demand to be with India": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that considering the development taking place in India, the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will themselves demand to be with India.... read..

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Government under which women are not safe should not stay in power: Rajnath Singh in Darjeeling

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slammed the Trinamool Congress over the recent incidents in Sandeshkhali on Sunday, saying that the government under which women are not safe should not stay in power.... read..

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"It is important that we maintain our calmness": Shreyas Iyer after win over Bengaluru

Following a last ball thriller against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer said that it is important for the team to maintain their calmness and live in the presen... read..

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KKR equals record of scoring most 220+ scores with CSK, SRH

During the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) equalled the record of scoring most 220+ runs in the history of cash-rich league so far along with Chennai Super Kings (CSK... read..

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"Someday he will win us games": Harshit Rana backs Mitchell Starc to bounce back in IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana backed star fast bowler Mitchell Starc to turnaround his performance and said that they have full faith in the 34-year-old speedster.... read..

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Public will get their rights when the BJP govt comes to power in West Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Ghosh said on Monday that the people of West Bengal will only get their rights when the BJP comes to power in the state.... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: Indo-Nepal border adjoining Darjeeling sealed till Friday amid elections

Ahead of polling in Darjeeling in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, the Indo-Nepal border, an open border between the two countries, will remain sealed from April 23 at 6 pm to April 26, given security concerns in the sensitive region amid the elec... read..

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IPL 2024: Harbhajan Singh pinpoints one factor that led to RCB's donwfall against KKR

Former India batter Harbhajan Singh feels Dinesh Karthik's decision to turn down the single in the climax of their game against Kolkata Knight Riders proved costly for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their 1-run defeat at the iconic Eden Gardens in the... read..

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IPL 2024: RCB captain Faf du Plessis fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis was fined Rs 12 lakh for IPL's Code of Conduct breach after his team maintained a slow over-rate in their match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.... read..

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