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“Fell in love with character”: Bengali actor Jeet on playing revolutionary Ananta Lal Singh in ‘Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat’
Aug 12, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , August 12 (ANI): Bengali actor Jeet is set to play freedom fighter and revolutionary Ananta Lal Singh in his upcoming film 'Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat'. The actor said he was... -
“Gen Z smart, future of India in their hands”: Actor Jeet praises youth-led protests
Aug 10, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , August 11 (ANI): Bengali actor Jeet has praised Gen Z for being "smart" and clear-thinking, while urging young people to continue speaking up and playing their part in the country's future.While speaking... -
Messi event organiser in Kolkata Satadru Dutta files complaint against former Bengal Sports Minister Arup Biswas, alleges irregularities
May 19, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , May 19 (ANI): Satadru Dutta, the main organiser of Lionel Messi's GOAT tour to India, on Monday, filed a complaint against the former Sports Minister of West Bengal, Arup Biswas, accusing him... -
BJP’s Mithun Chakraborty backs local candidates, raises infiltration issue ahead of Bengal polls
Apr 1, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , April 2 (ANI): BJP leader and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty spoke on the upcoming West Bengal elections, expressing confidence in the party's strategy and approach on the ground.Speaking to ANI, he highlighted... -
“T means Torture, M-murder and C-corruption; Bengalis suffering from misrule of TMC”: Union Minister Chouhan
Mar 2, 2026Kolkata (West Bengal) , March 2 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, alleging misrule and corruption in the... -
“Sab tirath baar baar, Gangasagar ek baar”: Millions of devotees take holy dip in river at Gangasagar Mela
Jan 16, 2026South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) , January 16 (ANI): Millions of devotees took a holy dip in the Ganges River at Gangasagar, on the auspicicous occasion of Makar Sankranti on Thursday. After bathing in the Ganges,... -
Gangasagar Mela 2026: Large crowd expected, 1,200 CCTV cameras, bridge to mainland announced
Jan 13, 2026Sagar Islands (West Bengal) , January 13 (ANI): District Magistrate of South 24 Parganas, Arvind Mina on Monday briefed about the arrangements for the Gangasagar mela, stating that a larger crowd is expected this year, asserting... -
Chinese envoy hails “very important day” as India-China direct flights resume after 5 years on Kolkata-Guangzhou route
Oct 26, 2025Kolkata (West Bengal) , October 26 (ANI): Chinese Deputy Consul General in Kolkata, Qin Yong, on Sunday hailed the resumption of direct flights between India and China through the Kolkata and Guangzhou city route as a... -
Usha Uthup, Rituparna Sengupta call for ‘women empowerment’ at Rotary CSR Awards
Oct 24, 2025Kolkata (West Bengal) , October 24 (ANI): The Rotary India National CSR Awards Eastern Region 2025, held on Wednesday, October 23, celebrated not only corporate excellence but also strong messages of social change and women's empowerment.The... -
People throng West Bengal’s Champahati firecracker market ahead of Diwali, Kali Puja
Oct 18, 2025South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) , October 19 (ANI): As Diwali and Kali Puja approach, the Champahati firecracker market, the largest in West Bengal, is witnessing heavy footfall, with people flocking to buy firecrackers ahead of...
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Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, says need to shift energy infrastructure away from Iranian checkpoints
New York , September 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said his administration strongly supports the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, saying there is a need shift Middle East energy infrastructure... -
Asian Games 2026: Satnam-Salman, Balraj Panwar qualify for rowing finals
Aichi-Nagoya , September 23 (ANI): Indian rowers Satnam Singh, Salman Khan and Balraj Panwar advanced to the finals of their respective events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after impressive performances on Wednesday.Satnam Singh...