Kolkata: News

23 Dec 2024

Calcutta High Court

Kolkata man granted divorce over 'imposition' of wife's friend, family

The Calcutta High Court has granted divorce to a man on the grounds of cruelty.

16 Dec 2024

Droupadi Murmu

On Nirbhaya case anniversary, a notice to Centre by SC  

The Supreme Court has sent notices to the Union and state governments after a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).

15 Dec 2024

India

Kolkata woman's head severed, body dismembered for rejecting brother-in-law's advances 

A horrifying crime has unfolded in the Tollygunge area of Kolkata, leaving the city in shock.

14 Dec 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: Fresh protests erupt after ex-RG Kar principal granted bail 

Fresh protests have erupted in Kolkata after Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, former officer-in-charge of Tala police station, were granted bail.

13 Dec 2024

Calcutta High Court

RG Kar case: Kolkata court grants bail to ex-principal Ghosh 

A Kolkata court has granted bail to Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, in a rape and murder case.

13 Dec 2024

Indore

'World's richest beggar' earns ₹7.5cr by begging, owns flats, shop

Bharat Jain, a Mumbai resident, has been crowned the "world's richest beggar" with a ₹7.5 crore fortune, all earned through begging.

06 Dec 2024

WhatsApp

Kolkata college suspends teacher amid sexual harassment allegations

A Scottish Church College physical education teacher has been suspended after he was accused of sexual harassment in Kolkata.

05 Dec 2024

Ahmedabad

₹15L for Karan Aujla's concert: Tickets costlier than Diljit, Coldplay 

Punjabi pop sensation Karan Aujla is all set to kick off his Indian tour, with ticket prices now out on BookMyShow.

02 Dec 2024

Agartala

Bangladesh bars 63 ISKCON monks from visiting India: Report

Despite having valid travel documents, Bangladesh authorities stopped 63 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monks from entering India at the Benapole border.

01 Dec 2024

Agartala

After Kolkata, Tripura hospital refuses to treat Bangladesh patients

Two leading hospitals in India have decided to stop treating patients from Bangladesh.

30 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

'Insults shown toward India': Kolkata hospital refuses to treat Bangladeshis

The JN Ray Hospital in Kolkata has announced a ban on admitting Bangladeshi patients. The decision comes amid protests over the alleged mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh.

25 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Who's Jay Bhattacharya—Kolkata-born professor frontrunner to lead US health agency

Jay Bhattacharya, a Kolkata-born Stanford University professor of health policy, is said to be a frontrunner for the post of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

25 Nov 2024

Ahmedabad

Diljit's concert faces another government hurdle; this time in Pune

The Maharashtra state excise department canceled the liquor permit for Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Pune on Sunday.

24 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Kolkata-born Jay Bhattacharya is Trump's top pick for NIH chief 

Stanford-trained physician and economist Jay Bhattacharya is reportedly the frontrunner for the post of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under President-elect Donald Trump.

24 Nov 2024

India

Kolkata: Mob attacks hospital staff after heart patient dies 

A mob of around 100 people ransacked the Vidyasagar State General Hospital in Kolkata late on Friday night after a patient died.

24 Nov 2024

Trinamool Congress

Bengal Governor unveils own statue, faces political backlash

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has triggered a political row after unveiling a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

19 Nov 2024

Tripura

Bharat Dev Varma, husband of actor Moon Moon Sen, dies 

Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of actor Moon Moon Sen and father to actors Raima and Riya Sen, died on Tuesday morning. He was 83.

19 Nov 2024

Karnataka

6 Bangladeshi nationals held in Karnataka with fake IDs

The Chitradurga police in Karnataka have arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for carrying forged documents, the India Today reported.

16 Nov 2024

Tata Steel

Howrah Bridge shut for first health audit in 36 years 

The iconic Howrah Bridge in Kolkata will be shut temporarily for a thorough health audit, the first of its kind in over three decades.

16 Nov 2024

Bihar

Video: Man tries to shoot TMC leader, he chases shooter

A murder attempt on Sushanta Ghosh, a Trinamool Congress councilor from Kolkata's Kasba area, was foiled after the gun malfunctioned.

16 Nov 2024

IndiGo

Tractor breakdown near Patna airport runway delays IndiGo flight landing 

An IndiGo flight flying to Patna from Kolkata was delayed by 40 minutes on Friday morning after a tractor broke down near the runway of Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport.

Mumbai airport gets threat; caller claims 'Azerbaijan traveller' carrying bomb

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was placed on high alert after a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon.

13 Nov 2024

Chennai

'2-tier security, fit cops, gun...': Demands after Chennai doctor stabbed

A brutal knife attack on Dr. Balaji, an oncologist at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Hospital, has left him critically injured and sparked protests among medical professionals.

13 Nov 2024

Chennai

Chennai: Man stabs doctor over mother's cancer treatment

A doctor at Chennai's Kalaignar Centenary Hospital was critically injured after a patient's son stabbed him on Wednesday.

11 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun to release 'Pushpa 2' trailer on November 17

The much-awaited trailer of Pushpa 2: The Rule will be released on November 17 in Patna, the film's makers announced on Monday.

11 Nov 2024

Bhushan Kumar

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' continues strong; earns ₹199.5cr after Day 10 

The horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, has continued to perform strongly at the box office.

09 Nov 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station

Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.

30 Oct 2024

Donald Trump

Trump Towers' demand surges in India amid US election uncertainty

As former US President Donald Trump competes for a second term in the upcoming November 5 elections, his real estate businesses are getting a major boost in India.

30 Oct 2024

China

After LAC disengagement, India's tri-services exercise in eastern sector

India is preparing for a major tri-services military exercise, named "Poorvi Prahaar," in the eastern sector.

29 Oct 2024

Social Media

Jaya Kishori addresses ₹2L Dior bag controversy: What is it

Spiritual orator and singer Jaya Kishori has addressed the backlash she faced for carrying a luxury Dior handbag.

28 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra's struggles continue, collects ₹31.1cr in 17 days

The Vasan Bala-directed Bollywood film Jigra, produced by Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions, has been struggling at the box office.

28 Oct 2024

Jadavpur University

Kolkata filmmaker Sriyanka Ray posthumously wins Emmy for 'Homeroom Dreams'

The late Kolkata-based filmmaker, Sriyanka Ray, has been posthumously awarded an independent Emmy Award for her short documentary Homeroom Dreams.

25 Oct 2024

Bollywood

Google Doodle honors late Bollywood singer KK

Google is paying tribute to the life and legacy of iconic Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly known as KK, with a special Doodle on Friday.

Banerjee monitors situation ahead of 'Cyclone Dana' landfall from Nabanna

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday monitored the situation of Cyclone Dana from Nabanna, the state secretariat in Kolkata, ahead of the expected landfall between the Odisha-West Bengal coast.

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal on alert ahead of landfall

Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the Odisha coast by Friday, between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port.

23 Oct 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan's mother Indira Bhaduri (94) succumbs to age-related illnesses

Indira Bhaduri, Jaya Bachchan's mother and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan's mother-in-law, has reportedly died in Bhopal at the age of 94.

23 Oct 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Cyclone Dana: Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall; trains canceled

Cyclone Dana is likely to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal in the early hours of Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

22 Oct 2024

Amit Shah

RG Kar rape-murder victim's father writes to Shah for 'guidance'

The father of a Kolkata-based doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

18 Oct 2024

Anupam Kher

'He's progressing well': Anupam Kher updates on Govinda's gunshot injury

Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently updated fans about the health of fellow Bollywood star and Shiv Sena leader, Govinda.

14 Oct 2024

Startups

Licious acquires My Chicken and More to boost offline presence

Temasek-backed meat and seafood start-up, Licious, is all set to acquire Bengaluru-based company My Chicken and More for ₹150-200 crore, as per Moneycontrol.

14 Oct 2024

West Bengal

Doctor rape-murder: FAIMA calls for nationwide shutdown of elective services

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has called for a nationwide shutdown of elective services in hospitals from Monday.

13 Oct 2024

Delhi

Festive travelers rejoice! Airfares are 35-40% cheaper this Diwali

The upcoming Diwali season is all set to cheer air travelers in India, with domestic airfares seeing a major cut.

'Security not luxury': IMA to Bengal government over doctors' strike

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asking her to pay immediate attention to the hunger strike of junior doctors.

10 Oct 2024

West Bengal

Bengal: 100 more doctors may resign as medics-state talks fail

The ongoing protest by junior doctors in West Bengal over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has intensified.

How Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case accused was tracked, arrested

In a major development in the RG Kar Medical College junior doctor's rape and murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet naming Sanjay Roy as the prime suspect.

08 Oct 2024

India

Amid protests, 45+ senior doctors resign from RG Kar hospital

Over 45 senior doctors and faculty members at the RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital in Kolkata resigned in solidarity with their junior colleagues.

Roy raped, murdered doctor: CBI's chargesheet in RG Kar case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against Sanjoy Roy, a former contractual staff member with the Kolkata Police, for the alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

06 Oct 2024

India

RG Kar expels 10 doctors, given 72 hours to vacate 

The internal council of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has expelled 10 doctors following an investigation into allegations of a threat culture, money laundering, and ragging.

Protesting doctors' 24-hour ultimatum to fulfill demands; otherwise, hunger strike 

Junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata on August 9 have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West Bengal government.

04 Oct 2024

Durga Puja

Kolkata: Durga Puja pandal features installation symbolizing RG Kar victim

A Durga Puja committee in Kolkata has erected a poignant installation at their pandal, themed "Lajja" or shame, depicting the trainee doctor who was raped and killed at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August.

03 Oct 2024

Mamata Banerjee

Intimidation, favoritism, corruption allegations rock Bengal's key medical colleges

The recent rape and murder incident at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked a wave of complaints across several prominent government medical colleges in West Bengal.