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Jharkhand students march to assembly today: JPSC row escalates despite govt action | ‘A morning I will cherish’: Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi, shares photos from ‘enriching’ meeting | Delhi Mercedes crash kills 70-year-old woman: Cop’s son behind wheel, beer bottle found | Indian-origin woman accused of ‘visa fraud’ on X: US Attorney steps in with major clarification | US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill: India can face Trump’s 100% tariff threat | Expired meat, rotten vegetables found at Bengaluru's luxury hotels, legal action begins | 'I'm ready to be humiliated': Vijay, Udhayanidhi Stalin clash in Tamil Nadu Assembly over Cauvery dispute | 'They don't need Mohan Bhagwat's certificate': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's sharp reply to RSS chief's Gen Z remark | 'Students, Gen Z, ask me anything': Rahul Gandhi launches Instagram Q&A, responds to Jharkhand protest | PM Modi goes Gen Z, urges Indians to share 'Get Ready With Me' videos on National Handloom Day

In Images: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke arrives in New Delhi for Jantar Mantar protest

Jun 06, 2026, at 02:18 pm

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke arrived in New Delhi to participate in the group's Jantar Mantar protest.

In Images: PM Modi hosts Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi

Jun 04, 2026, at 02:44 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on June 4, 2026, as the two leaders hold talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring new avenues of partnership between India and Venezuela. (Photo: PIB) 

In Images: Controversial 'Messi' statue in Kolkata uninstalled

Jun 01, 2026, at 03:51 pm

The controversial 70-foot statue of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi was uninstalled on Monday (June 1, 2026), days after concerns were raised over its structural safety. Located in Kolkata's Lake Town area, the landmark installation is set to be relocated to a different site. The statue was promoted by former Bengal minister Sujit Bose, who was recently arrested by the ED in connection with an alleged municipal recruitment scam. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: West Bengal rolls out statewide free HPV vaccine campaign

May 30, 2026, at 04:19 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and BJP state president as well as Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya inaugurated the statewide free HPV vaccination programme at Bidhannagar Sub-Divisional Hospital, marking the launch of a joint initiative by the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal aimed at expanding preventive healthcare and cervical cancer awareness. (Photo: BJP)

In Images: Thousands gather at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground for namaz

May 28, 2026, at 12:02 pm

Thousands gathered at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground instead of Red Road to offer Namaz in a powerful display of faith, unity and devotion following the new BJP government's order. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Jaishankar addresses press briefing with U.S. Secretary Rubio

May 24, 2026, at 07:50 pm

The Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, addressed the joint press meet with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in New Delhi on Sunday. Photo: PIB

In Images: Marco Rubio visits Mother House in Kolkata

May 23, 2026, at 05:24 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata on Saturday (May 23, 2026). (Images: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Mamata Banerjee-designed controversial Salt Lake Stadium statue torn down in Kolkata

May 23, 2026, at 05:16 pm

Once mocked, now demolished — the controversial football-themed statue outside Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata has finally been torn down. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Marco Rubio’s emotional visit to Mother Teresa’s House in Kolkata

May 23, 2026, at 01:47 pm

US Secretary Marco Rubio visits Mother Teresa’s Mother House in Kolkata, offering a quiet moment of reflection at one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. (Photo: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata) 

In Images: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Narendra Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi

May 22, 2026, at 11:26 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday as part of a courtesy call. The meeting comes days after Suvendu Adhikari assumed the office of Bengal Chief Minister following a high voltage elections. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: Suvendu Adhikari meets President Murmu, Rajnath Singh in power-packed first Delhi visit as Bengal CM

May 22, 2026, at 01:20 pm

Suvendu Adhikari met President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his first trip to the national capital New Delhi after becoming the West Bengal Chief Minister. (Photo: BJP)

In Images: Modi-Meloni Chemistry Steals the Spotlight in Rome

May 20, 2026, at 02:22 pm

PM meets the Prime Minister of Italy, Ms. Giorgia Meloni on his arrival at Rome, in Italy on May 19, 2026.

In Images: Suvendu Adhikari visits injured police personnel following Park Circus clashes

May 18, 2026, at 10:24 pm

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Monday conducted an inspection of the South-East Division DC Office in Kolkata, where he interacted with police personnel injured in the Park Circus violence. Photo: BJP Officials

In Images: Narendra Modi in Norway

May 18, 2026, at 06:16 pm

PM Modi attends delegation level talks between India and Norway, in Norway on May 18, 2026. Photo : PIB

In Images: Modi meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

May 17, 2026, at 11:48 pm

PM Modi and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessing the Exchange of MoUs between India and UAE at Abu Dhabi, in United Arab Emirates on May 15, 2026. Photo : PIB

In Images: Inside Narendra Modi’s high-profile Sweden visit

May 17, 2026, at 11:39 pm

PM Modi being conferred with the highest civilian honour the “Royal Order of Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross” in Sweden on May 17, 2026. Photo: PIB

In Images: Key moments from PM Modi's Netherlands visit

May 17, 2026, at 11:10 pm

PM Narendra Modi visits Afsluitdijk Dam, in Netherlands on May 17, 2026 Photo Courtesy: PIB

In Images: CM Suvendu Adhikari leads victory rally in Bhabanipur after historic Bengal win

May 13, 2026, at 11:03 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a celebratory rally in Kolkata's Bhabanipur, the high-profile constituency he won after defeating Trinamool Congress supremo and former CM Mamata Banerjee, marking a historic political shift in the state. Images by Avishek Mitra

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari pays tributes to Mohun Bagan stalwart Tutu Bose

May 13, 2026, at 05:55 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari paid his final respects to former Mohun Bagan president Swapan Sadhan Bose, popularly known as “Tutu Bose”, at the club tent in Kolkata’s Maidan area on May 13, 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Suvendu Adhikari visits Nabanna

May 11, 2026, at 03:22 pm

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari receives a guard of honour at Nabanna, marking a formal ceremonial reception at the state secretariat. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi offers prayers at Somnath Temple

May 11, 2026, at 03:10 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday performed "grand mahapuja" at Somnath Temple on the occasion of Somnath Amrut Mahotsav. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari holds first cabinet meeting

May 11, 2026, at 01:10 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday held his first cabinet meeting at the state headquarters Nabanna. Adhikari chaired a meeting with five ministers Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Kshudiram Tudu, Ashok Kirtania and Nisith Pramanik and state officials. (Photo: BJP Media Unit)

In Images: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari receives grand welcome at BJP HQs

May 11, 2026, at 12:13 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday received a grand welcome at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in Kolkata's Salt Lake area two days after he took oath. Adhikari, who was accompanied by BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya, was greeted by party workers and common people. (Photo: BJP Media Unit)

In Images: PM Modi's roadshow with Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata

May 09, 2026, at 08:54 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday entered the swearing-in ceremony of BJP's first West Bengal government holding a roadshow along with now Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and party unit president Samik Bhattacharya. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Tollywood stars, Padma awardees attend Bengal's first BJP govt's swearing-in ceremony

May 09, 2026, at 08:44 pm

Tollywood actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet, Jisshu Sengupta, classical vocalist, Padma Bhushan, Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty and actress-dancer, Padma Shri, Mamata Shankar attended swearing-in ceremony of BJP's first government in West Bengal on May 9, 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Bengal’s Big Political Moment: Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath — See The Images

May 09, 2026, at 02:28 pm

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata’s historic Brigade Parade Ground in a grand ceremony attended by PM Narendra Modi, top NDA leaders and thousands of supporters.Photos Rupak de chowhury/IBNS

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath: Images Capture Bengal’s Political Power Shift

May 09, 2026, at 02:07 pm

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata’s historic Brigade Parade Ground in a grand ceremony attended by PM Narendra Modi, top NDA leaders and thousands of supporters.Photos Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata's Writers’ Building, Sahid Minar light up ahead of Suvendu Adhikari’s Bengal CM oath

May 08, 2026, at 09:35 pm

Kolkata landmarks Writers' Building and Sahid Minar lit up on the eve of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari's oath ceremony as Chief Minister of West Bengal after the saffron party registered a landside victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with CMs of 20 BJP-ruled states will attend the swearing-in ceremony at the iconic Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath’s Body Taken Home From Hospital

May 07, 2026, at 11:57 pm

The body of Chandranath Rath, personal secretary to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was taken to his residence from Barasat Government Medical College and Hospital after he succumbed to bullet injuries. Rath was reportedly shot at by bike-borne assailants in Madhyamgram, triggering sharp political reactions in West Bengal.

BJP swearing-in preparations underway at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground

May 07, 2026, at 05:16 pm

Preparations begin at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata for the swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in West Bengal, which is scheduled to be held on May 9. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS