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KKR IPL Schedule 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders match list with dates, venues and timings

KKR IPL Schedule 2026: The IPL 2026's first phase, which will take place from March 28 to April 12, has been revealed by the BCCI.

Six planets to line up tomorrow evening: Which Indian cities will get the best view of this rare sky spectacle?

Six planets will line up after sunset on 28 February, visible across India under clear skies. From bright Venus to faint Neptune, this rare parade holds more surprises than many expect.

Amit Shah questions ‘momo factory’ links, seeks probe after deadly Kolkata warehouse fire: 'Whose money...'

Paying homage to the workers who lost their lives, Amit Shah questioned the circumstances under which the facility was operating and the conduct of authorities in the aftermath.

One of the World’s largest Ganga–Brahmaputra deltas is sinking amid rising seas and human pressure

A vast Asian delta is quietly sinking beneath millions of people, scientists warn, and the danger is not just rising seas but what is happening underfoot across India and Bangladesh.

KKR appoints Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026

KKR said Yagnik would bring a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for fielding excellence to the team.

I-PAC chief Pratik Jain’s family files police complaint against ED alleging theft during raids at home

The ED conducted searches at the office of I-PAC and the home of its director Pratik Jain, in Kolkata as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged multi-crore rupee coal pilferage scam, official sources told PTI.

Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts and promotions: Mustafizur Rahman controversy and fallout explained

The fallout did not stop at broadcast restrictions. In a further escalation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board decided not to send its national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: Report

Bangladesh are scheduled to play three Twenty20 World Cup matches in Kolkata next month, with the tournament being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Shashi Tharoor questions BCCI, KKR's move to exclude Mustafizur Rahman from IPL: 'Who are we punishing: Nation, individual, religion?'

"If we become a country that isolates all of our neighbours, and say nobody is playing with any of them, how does it do any good?" Tharoor had said earlier

Blaming Shah Rukh Khan unfair, removing one player won't change anything: Former cricketer on Mustafizur Rahman controversy

BCCI on Saturday instructed KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman after recent political and public backlash

Kolkata's iconic trams face final stop as modernization rolls in

Once a highlight of the city's streets, the wobbly trams now struggle for space amid traffic jams - competing with buses and yellow taxis - as Kolkata builds modern infrastructure and seeks faster transport

Kolkata-based Sarod player flees Bangladesh after cultural hub vandalised: 'Had to hide identity'

The attack on the venue came amid widespread disturbances following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, described as a radical figure associated with last year’s anti-Hasina protests.

PM Modi returns to Kolkata as chopper fails to land in Taherpur due to low visibility

A decision is being taken if the PM should wait for the weather to clear up and make another attempt to fly to Taherpur or proceed by road.

'Baseless allegations': Ganguly files Rs 50-crore defamation suit against fan club head over Messi's Kolkata mess

Ganguly, in his complaint emailed to the Cyber Cell of the Kolkata Police, said the person’s statements have adversely affected his reputation and mental peace

'Matheesha Pathirana is hit-and-miss bowler': KKR's 18-crore acquisition called 'huge risk'

The Kolkata Knight Riders splurged Rs 18 crore on Matheesha Pathirana, which was after a bidding battle with Lucknow Super Giants.

Who is Sarthak Ranjan - Son of Bihar politician Pappu Yadav picked by KKR at IPL auction

Pappu Yadav congratulated his son on X shortly after the auction.

IPL 2026: Why Cameron Green will get Rs 18 crore despite being sold for Rs 25.2 crore

IPL Auction 2026: Cameron Green surpassed countryman Mitchell Starc (Rs 24.75 crore) to become the overseas player with the highest price tag at an IPL auction but there still remain a catch.

KKR IPL 2026 auction strategy: What they need and who they could target

With only six international roles available and 13 spots to fill, KKR's auction strategy will focus more on accuracy than volume.

Bengali actor Shubhashree Ganguly trolled for Messi pics as fans miss a glimpse: ‘Disgrace’

Online commentators were quick to point out that the film actor, who is married to filmmaker and TMC politician Raj Chakraborty, had no connection to sports, let alone football, so flaunting her pictures with Messi showed how celebrities and people with influence gained access to the football star when real fans lost out.