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No discrimination, value-based families: RSS resolution for building harmonious Hindu society
Bengaluru, March 23: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has announced its resolve to build a harmonious and organised Hindu society for world peace and prosperity on the occasion of Sangh Centenary.
Ram Navami procession routes in Kolkata to be monitored by CCTVs
Kolkata, March 23: Amid experiences of clashes in different pockets in West Bengal over Ram Navami processions in the past, Kolkata Police have decided to bring the routes this year on April 6 under blanket CCTV coverage.
IPL 2025: 'KKR's middle order is experienced and explosive', Rahane backs batters to deliver after loss in opener
Kolkata, March 23: After defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, captain Rahane is confident that the "experienced, dangerous and explosive" batting unit will bounce back from the loss.
IPL 2025: Credit for the win goes to Krunal and Suyash, says RCB captain Patidar
Kolkata, March 22: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), skipper Rajat Patidar credited spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma for setting the base for an emphatic victory.
IPL 2025: Pandya, Kohli and Salt help RCB begin campaign with seven-wicket win over KKR (Ld)
Kolkata, March 22: Fifties from Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Ruckus in Kolkata over BJP's protest rally against Bengal govt's decision allowing women to work in bars
Kolkata, March 22: Tension broke out in a crowded area in Kolkata on Saturday following clashes between BJP supporters and the state police officers as the latter tried to stop a rally by the party against a recent Bill passed in the West Bengal Assembly removing provisions in the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, that prohibited employment of women in ON-category liquor shops.
Amit Shah's Bengal tour planned in March-end postponed
Kolkata, March 22: A scheduled tour of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to West Bengal to take stock of the organisational setup of BJP in the state has been postponed for some time, according to the party's state president and Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar.
Why not use it? Krunal Pandya has his say on bowling surprising bouncer to Venkatesh Iyer
Kolkata, March 23: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya revealed his mindset behind bowling a bouncer out of the blue to Kolkata Knight Riders record-signing Venkatesh Iyer during the tournament opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Hockey India announces 65-member core probable group for women's national coaching camp
New Delhi, March 22: Hockey India (HI) on Saturday named a 65-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Women's National Coaching Camp, which will commence in SAI, Bengaluru, on March 23.
One dead, another injured as 100-feet chariot falls during festival in Bengaluru rural
Bengaluru, March 22: A tragic incident occurred during a festival in Anekal, Bengaluru rural, when a 100-feet chariot fell, resulting in one fatality and leaving another person injured, police said on Saturday.
Indian Army organises special cataract eye surgery camp for ex-servicemen and others
New Delhi, March 22: A special cataract eye surgery camp is being held at 158 Base Hospital, Bengdubi Military Station. The camp was inaugurated by Lt Gen RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, on March 20 and is set to "restore vision" for over 350 veterans, dependents, and select civilians, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
Krunal Pandya's 3-fer restricts KKR to 174/8 in 20 overs in IPL 2025 opener against RCB
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya's exceptional bowling performance helped restrict defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 174/8 in 20 overs during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, played at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
No decision has been made: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on security concerns for KKR-LSG clash due to Ram Navmi
By Ujjawal Roy, Kolkata, March 22 (ANI): BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla on Saturday said that the BCCI is yet to decide on moving the April 6 IPL match out of Kolkata after the Kolkata police as the Cricket Association of Bengal to do so as the game was on the same day as Ram Navmi.
IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday.
IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Shah Rukh Khan brings his everlasting charm to jam-packed Eden Gardens, sends crowd into frenzy
Kolkata, March 22: Adding his charm to the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took centre stage at the jam-packed Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
Mimoh Chakraborty, Jeet Madnani share their working experience in 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter'
Mumbai, March 22: After 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter', Neeraj Pandey is back with another gripping and highly anticipated crime drama, 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter'. It tells a fascinating story of crime, power, and law enforcement set in early 2000s Kolkata.
IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt fifties help RCB to seven-wicket win over KKR
Kolkata, March 22: Half-centuries by Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Rain causes major disruption in IT city Bengaluru, flight operations hit
Bengaluru, March 22: A downpour lashed IT capital Bengaluru, bringing respite from the sweltering summer heat, but caused major traffic disruption on arterial roads, especially leading to the Bengaluru International Airport due to inundation and haphazard vehicle parking.
IPL 2025: Weather concerns loom over KKR-RCB season opener
Kolkata, March 22: The highly anticipated season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can be marred by weather as the 'City of Joy' has witnessed a fair bit of overnight rain.
Will monitor developments in West Bengal from London: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, March 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, before departing for London on Saturday evening, claimed that she will be monitoring the developments in the state for the next few days from the UK.
IPL 2025: Krunal Pandya picks 3-29 as bowlers help RCB restrict KKR to 174/8
Kolkata, March 22: Krunal Pandya picked an incredible 3-29 as a bowlers-led spirited comeback helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 174/8 in 20 overs in the opening match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter': Chitrangda Singh, Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Khan reflect on their complex characters
Mumbai, March 22: The much-anticipated crime drama 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' has premiered on Netflix, bringing a gripping tale of crime, power, and law enforcement set in early 2000s Kolkata.
Please be healthy, be happy...: SRK cheers KKR players ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB
Kolkata, March 22: Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended his best wishes to the team ahead of their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
2nd Bengaluru airport: Central team to arrive in K'taka on April 7 to inspect proposed sites
Bengaluru, March 22: The Karnataka government on Saturday said that a multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit the state from April 7-9 for a feasibility study of sites proposed for the second international 'Greenfield' airport in the capital city.
Posters featuring Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee stir fresh political debate in Bengal
Kolkata, March 22: A fresh political debate has erupted in West Bengal over posters of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee that have surfaced in several areas of southern Kolkata in the last 36 hours.
Bengal's medical fraternity divided over transfer of Subarna Goswami - the face of RG Kar movement
Kolkata, March 22: Internal differences within the medical fraternity in West Bengal surfaced over the transfer of senior doctor Subarna Goswami, who became the face of the movement against the R. G.
Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar performs cauvery aarti in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with several other ministers, participated in the Cauvery Aarti in Bengaluru on Friday, offering prayers to the sacred river.
IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs RCB season opener at Eden Gardens
Kolkata, March 22: The grand stage is set for the much-anticipated opening clash of IPL 2025, as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens. However, the season opener is now under the looming threat of rain, with weather conditions in Kolkata posing a significant challenge.
Resilient economy: Global capability centres lead real estate absorption in India
New Delhi, March 22: Driven by the country's skilled talent pool and operational cost advantages, global capability centres (GCCs) are leading real estate absorption in India which have surpassed pre-Covid levels amid a resilient economy.
Mamata Banerjee's UK visit rescheduled again
Kolkata, March 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to the United Kingdom has been rescheduled, and now, she will be leaving from here on Saturday evening.
K'taka observes statewide Bandh today in protest against KSRTC driver attack, governance Bill
New Delhi, March 22: A statewide bandh has been called in Karnataka on Saturday in protest against the recent attack on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver in Maharashtra and the controversial 'Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill.'
West Bengal CM's visit to UK postponed by two days
Kolkata, March 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s visit to the United Kingdom has been tentatively postponed by two days following the crisis at London’s Heathrow Airport because of the “significant power shortage” there following a fire in a substation in the western part of the city.
Doors of iconic Visva-Bharati University founded by Tagore to open for tourists after 5 years
Kolkata, March 21: Almost after five years, the gates of the legendary and iconic Visva-Bharati University, founded by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore at Bolpur-Santiniketan in Birbhum district of West Bengal, will be open again for the tourists.
IWL 2024-25: East Bengal consolidate their lead atop table with win against Sethu
Chennai, March 21: East Bengal beat Sethu FC 4-2 in a high-scoring encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday to extend their lead at the top of the IWL 2024-25 table. The Red and Golds led 3-1 at half-time.
Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Kolkata ahead of IPL 2025 opening ceremony
Kolkata, March 21: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday evening touched down in Kolkata as he is set to attend the opening ceremony of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens.
IPL 2025: I would like to do well against Kohli, says Chakaravarthy ahead of KKR-RCB battle
Kolkata, March 21: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, with star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy looking to carry his recent international form into the tournament.
Massive fire breaks out in factory in Howrah's Dhulgarh, 15 fire engines deployed
Howrah, March 21: A massive fire breaks out at a factory near Dhulgarh in Howrah on Friday.
Rain predicted in Kolkata for IPL season opener, KKR to take on RCB
New Delhi March 21: The IPL 2025 season opener on Saturday between the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Kolkata could be impacted by rain, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Excited to come up against Virat: KKR star Varun Chakravarthy ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB
Kolkata, March 21: Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed excitement for a potential battle against star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli.
BIMSTEC leaders to adapt declaration and Vision 2030 at Bangkok Summit, says Secretary General
Dhaka, March 21: BIMSTEC leaders are set to adopt a declaration and BIMSTEC Vision 2030 at the upcoming Summit to be held in the first week of April in Bangkok, the organization's Secretary General said on Friday.