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Sensex plunges 1,600 pts, Nifty below 22,400 as oil price spike rattles markets | Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar CM after Rajya Sabha entry | Modi says govt taking steps to shield Indians from impact of Middle East crisis | Bengal polls a ‘fight for liberation from fear’, says Amit Shah as he unveils TMC chargesheet | ‘Won’t mix politics with sport’: Bangladesh lifts IPL broadcast ban | ‘Feeling blessed’: PM Modi attends Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually | ‘No lockdown’: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismisses rumours, assures preparedness amid West Asia tensions | Middle East crisis: Govt cuts excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel, giving big relief amid global oil shock | ‘Big boost for NCR connectivity’: PM Modi to inaugurate Noida International Airport Phase 1 tomorrow | HDFC chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned over power struggle with CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan: Report

In Images: Emotional send-off for actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee

Mar 30, 2026, at 08:30 pm

Members of the Bengali film fraternity, political leaders across party lines, and countless fans turned emotional as they bid a teary-eyed farewell to actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee, who died by drowning during a shoot in Talsari on Sunday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Amit Shah unveils 'chargesheet' against TMC government in Bengal

Mar 28, 2026, at 05:36 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday unveiled what he called a 'chargesheet' listing the allegations against the TMC government in West Bengal. Shah trained his guns at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government in presence of BJP leaders including state Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and regional party head Samik Bhattacharya. (Photo: BJP IT Cell)

In Images: BJP’s campaign at Siliguri tea garden in West Bengal

Mar 28, 2026, at 04:07 pm

BJP leaders and workers interact with tea garden residents during a campaign outreach at Mohargaon Tea Garden in Champasari, Siliguri in poll-bound West Bengal. (Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)

West Bengal Assembly Polls: SVEEP Tram rolls through Kolkata streets to boost electoral awareness

Mar 27, 2026, at 07:02 pm

Glimpse of Election Tram car on the road, an SVEEP initiative for electoral awareness for West Bengal Assembly polls, on Friday (March 27, 2026) by Kolkata North District, West Bengal.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: PM Modi joins Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually

Mar 27, 2026, at 04:23 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually on the occasion of Ram Navami. (Photo: Narendra Modi/Instagram) 

In Images: TMC’s wall paintings turn Bengal streets into election battleground

Mar 27, 2026, at 02:40 pm

TMC’s vibrant wall paintings dominate Bengal streets, turning public spaces into a canvas of election messaging ahead of the Assembly polls. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Glimpses from the 116th Annapurna Puja celebrations at Sreemany Bari in Kolkata

Mar 26, 2026, at 10:38 pm

Devotees gathered at Kolkata's famous Sreemany Bari on Thursday for observing the 116-year-old Annapurna Pujo, dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the deity of nourishment and abundance. This puja is observed with traditional rituals, vibrant decorations, and a deep sense of heritage and community spirit.(Photo : Avishek Mitra)

In Images: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses public rally in Moynaguri

Mar 26, 2026, at 05:48 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee trained her guns at the BJP at a public rally in Moynaguri on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Photo: AITC Media Unit

In Images: Kolkata’s New Market Clock Returns

Mar 26, 2026, at 02:54 pm

After an 11-year silence, the iconic New Market clock chimes again, reviving memories of colonial Calcutta (now Kolkata) and its bustling social life. Restored through painstaking effort, the timepiece once more stands as a symbol of the city’s rhythm—where heritage, nostalgia, and everyday life meet. A photo series by Avishek Mitra/IBNS.

In Images: BJP’s Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari celebrates Ram Navami

Mar 26, 2026, at 01:17 pm

BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday celebrated Ram Navami in Bhabanipur where he takes on West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming state assembly elections. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: BJP president Nitin Nabin visits Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata

Mar 25, 2026, at 03:57 pm

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday visited Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. (Photo: BJP IT Unit)

In Images: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses public rally in Moynaguri

Mar 25, 2026, at 03:50 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee trained her guns at the BJP at a public rally in Moynaguri on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Photo: AITC Media Unit

In Images: Candid Moments from KKR’s Knights Unplugged 3.0 Event

Mar 25, 2026, at 03:23 pm

KKR players and team members share candid moments and behind-the-scenes stories at Knights Unplugged 3.0 ahead of the new season at a hotel in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war

Mar 24, 2026, at 11:22 pm

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks during the 75th anniversary of the re-establishment of the German Foreign Office at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, Germany. Steinmeier said there was “no reason” for Europe to align with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war, warning that its justification was unconvincing and criticizing the conflict as a serious mistake. Photot: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa via AP

Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee meets party workers in Kolkata

Mar 23, 2026, at 02:31 pm

Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee met party workers in Kolkata to discuss organisational matters and strengthen the party’s outreach ahead of upcoming political developments. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kapil Dev visits Kolkata to attend Dr. Vace Paes Cup 2026 Cricket Match

Mar 23, 2026, at 02:23 pm

Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev visits Kolkata to attend the Dr. Vace Paes Cup 2026 cricket match, marking a notable appearance at the sporting event.

In Images: Suvendu Adhikari offers prayers at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata

Mar 21, 2026, at 12:23 pm

West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur offered prayers at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: BJP Media Cell)

In Images: Mamata Banerjee celebrates Eid with people in Bhabanipur

Mar 21, 2026, at 12:08 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets people and exchanges Eid wishes during her visit to Bhabanipur, joining locals in the festive celebrations. TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accompanied the party supremo. (Photo: AITC Media Cell)

In Images: Mamata Banerjee unveils TMC candidate list for Bengal polls; CM to contest from Bhabanipur

Mar 17, 2026, at 05:38 pm

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference in Kolkata while unveiling the candidate list for the Trinamool Congress ahead of the assembly elections, setting the tone for the party’s campaign. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Mamata Banerjee leads rally in Kolkata over LPG crisis

Mar 16, 2026, at 11:40 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads a protest rally from College Square to Dorina Crossing in Kolkata on Monday against the ongoing LPG shortage and rising cooking gas prices. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: CPI-M supporters protest in Kolkata over LPG price hikes

Mar 15, 2026, at 12:00 am

Supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) carry replicas of LPG cylinders during a protest march in Kolkata on March 14, 2026, criticising government policies and rising cooking gas prices. The demonstration comes amid concerns over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict affecting energy markets. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: In Kolkata PM Modi launches blistering attack on TMC at Brigade rally

Mar 14, 2026, at 08:11 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a massive gathering at the historic Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata during a mega rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.

In Images: Kolkata faces widespread LPG shortage amid supply crunch

Mar 13, 2026, at 12:59 pm

Residents queue up for hours as the LPG shortage hits households across Kolkata, highlighting the city’s ongoing fuel crisis amid West Asia conflict. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in Kolkata

Mar 10, 2026, at 01:22 pm

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is in Kolkata to review poll preparedness of West Bengal, on Tuesday morning offered prayers at Dakshineswar Temple in the city. Photo: ECI/X

In Images: Panchu Dola Melana festival held at Chilika Lake in Odisha

Mar 10, 2026, at 05:32 am

Devotees perform a traditional dance before carrying idols of Hindu deities through the waters of Chilika Lake during the 150-year-old Panchu Dola Melana festival in Parikuda village, Odisha, on March 9, 2026. The annual ritual brings together deities from more than 20 villages in a ceremonial water procession associated with Radha-Krishna worship after Dola Purnima. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata erupts in celebration as India beat New Zealand to win T20 World Cup

Mar 09, 2026, at 04:06 am

Fans celebrate across Kolkata after India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, securing their third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first team to successfully defend the trophy. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Prez Murmu attends the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling

Mar 08, 2026, at 02:47 am

President Droupadi Murmu at the 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling, in West Bengal, on March 07, 2026. Photo: PIB    

In Images: Mamata Banerjee holds dharna in Kolkata over SIR issue

Mar 06, 2026, at 06:25 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee escalated her protest over the SIR issue starting a dharna (sit-in protest) in downtown Kolkata on Friday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: New Zealand thrash South Africa to storm into T20 World Cup final

Mar 04, 2026, at 10:07 pm

Finn Allen and Tim Seifert powered New Zealand to storm into the T20 World Cup 2026 final, thrashing South Africa by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: South Africa face New Zealand in semi-final 1

Mar 04, 2026, at 08:35 pm

South Africa took on New Zealand in the first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS