Kolkata

IndiGo launches daily Kolkata-Shanghai direct flight; what travellers need to know

IndiGo has launched a daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flight, improving India-China connectivity. Check flight timings, connecting cities, route details and what it means for travellers.

Vinci to buy Indian toll concessions portfolio in $1.6 billion deal

Vinci said the portfolio includes nine concessions for almost 700 kilometres of highway sections in key areas of India’s road network, including a section of the corridor linking the cities of Kolkata and Chennai.

Modi biggest infiltrator, West Bengal Assembly poll a battle to protect state's plural social fabric: Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata Eid gathering

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the upcoming assembly elections as a battle to protect democratic rights and Bengal's plural social fabric.

Amazon deliveries to Assam and Northeast India to become 5-times faster: Here's why

The service will support deliveries across all seven sister states --Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura -- through Amazon's integrated air and surface transportation network.

PM Modi to visit Bengal on Saturday, address rally in Kolkata and launch projects worth Rs 18,680 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit also comes amid reports that the Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for the elections next week.

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.

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.

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

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.

Angry Messi fans carry carpet, flower pots away from Kolkata stadium: ‘Bought Rs 10,000 ticket’

As Messi continued with his Goat Tour 2025 and visited the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, fans highlighted how well the second event was organised compared to the chaos in Kolkata.

This Indian city has been ranked the most stressful in the country — and the reasons may surprise you

Discover why Kolkata has been ranked the most stressful city in India, according to a global study by Remitly. From long commutes to rising costs, explore what’s driving stress levels in this cultural capital.

PM Modi meets Canada PM Mark Carney, reviews progress in India-Canada partnership

According to reports, the Lieutenant Governor is presiding over a “high-level security meet" following the deadly blast at Delhi's Red Fort.

Earthquake tremors felt in Kolkata, Northeast; six people die in epicentre Bangladesh

The tremors were felt in West Bengal's Kolkata at 10:10 am and lasted for about 20 seconds, according to reports.

Security tightened for India-South Africa Test at Eden Gardens

Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented at the stadium and surrounding areas.

Ex-actor held for stealing Rs 75,000, gold, wallets in Kolkata. Arrested twice in 3 years

In 2022, Rupa Dutta was caught for pickpocketing at the Kolkata Book Fair. She was nabbed after discarding a wallet in a dustbin; her bag then revealed Rs 75,000 in cash and multiple wallets.

Kolkata woman alleges sexual assault at nightclub, names Park Street gang rape convict in FIR

Nasir Khan had served a jail term in the 2012 Park Street gang rape case before being released in 2020. Junaid Khan is a nephew of Nasir Khan and both are residents of Park Street, reported The Indian Express.

One more person dies of electrocution in Kolkata's waterlogged road, toll rises to 12

Earlier, 11 people died of electrocution in the waterlogged roads of Kolkata and its neighbourhood after heavy rain lashed the city in the early hours of Tuesday.

‘Here for Doggesh gang’: Kolkata residents rescue street dogs from flood, take them home

Several videos of residents rescuing stranded street dogs have been doing rounds on social media with animal lovers urging more people to help the strays in their areas as they have been without food and shelter for days.

‘Kolkata turned into Digha’: Residents swim, catch fish in flood waters. Watch

Videos doing rounds on social media show people using innovating ways to have 'fun' in the floodwaters in Kolkata.

‘Left Bengaluru traffic, entered Kolkata Venice’: Digital creator returns to flooded home

In the video, the digital creator is seen landing in Kolkata and then travelling through flooded streets to reach her flooded home. 'Pujo vibes delivered with extra waves,' she captioned it.