In Images: PM Modi arrives in Australia on second leg of three-nation visit
Jul 08, 2026, at 11:38 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday, on the second leg of his three-nation visit. Photo: PIB
In Images: PM Modi departs Indonesia for Australia after landmark visit
Jul 08, 2026, at 03:25 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from Indonesia for Melbourne, Australia, on July 8, 2026, after concluding a series of engagements aimed at strengthening India-Indonesia ties. His visit now continues with the Australia leg of his diplomatic tour. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi launches Prambanan Temple Conservation Project in Indonesia
Jul 08, 2026, at 02:39 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the conservation project for the historic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia on July 8, 2026, underscoring the shared civilisational heritage and deepening cultural ties between India and Indonesia. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: Agnimitra Paul, Tapas Roy attend launch of ‘Naxal Terror Vanquished’ in Kolkata
Jul 07, 2026, at 11:42 pm
West Bengal ministers Agnimitra Paul and Tapas Roy attended the launch of book ‘Naxal Terror Vanquished’, authored by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha, at Primarc Square in Kolkata on Tuesday. The event also featured former IAS officer Chandan Sinha and journalist-author Deep Halder. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Narendra Modi in Indonesia
Jul 07, 2026, at 03:15 pm
PM Narendra Modi addressing the Press Statement in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 7, 2026. Photo: PIB
In Images: Kolkata football fans protest at Esplanade over Baruipur rape and murder case
Jul 07, 2026, at 12:29 am
Football lovers from across Kolkata assembled at Esplanade this afternoon, turning the city’s central hub into a space of protest and solidarity over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur. The demonstration saw passionate supporters voicing their demands for accountability and justice. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi arrives in Indonesia, receives warm welcome by Indian diaspora
Jul 06, 2026, at 11:47 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday, where he was received by President Prabowo Subianto at the airport in a special gesture. He was also greeted by the members of the Indian community who had gathered in massive numbers at both the airport and his hotel. Photo: PIB
In Images: Mamata Banerjee holds candlelight march over Baruipur minor's alleged rape-murder
Jul 06, 2026, at 07:50 pm
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a candlelight march outside her residence in south Kolkata's Kalighat on July 6, 2026, over the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in South 24 Parganas' Baruipur. She demanded justice for the minor girl's family. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jul 04, 2026, at 05:47 pm
Kolkata's Chorebagan Sarbojonin is celebrating the 91st year of its annual Durga Puja celebration in 2026. As part of this year’s preparations, the committee has unveiled a wall painting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing aarti to Goddess Durga. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Inside a Bengal man's extraordinary 30-hour underwater challenge
Jul 04, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Defying conventional limits of endurance, 28-year-old Mukesh Gupta from Howrah embarked on a daring 30-hour underwater challenge, surviving without an oxygen tank and depending only on a bamboo stick for air support while submerged inside an aquarium.
In Images: PM Modi holds high-stakes bilateral talks with Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi
Jul 02, 2026, at 04:19 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on July 2, 2026. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi rolls out grand welcome for Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi
Jul 02, 2026, at 03:43 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on July 2, 2026. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: Kolkata temple celebrates Lord Jagannath’s Snana Yatra
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:33 am
On the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Snana Yatra, Shri Shri Radha Govinda Temple recently organised a special Snana Yatra celebration, drawing a large number of devotees from across Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Zee5 organises World Cup Carnival Rally in Kolkata
Jun 30, 2026, at 11:28 am
ZEE5 Kolkata recently organised the World Cup Carnival Rally in Kolkata, bringing together several prominent celebrities, including Angana Roy, Vikram Chatterjee, Priyanka Sarkar, and others. The event also saw the participation of renowned footballers such as Mehtab Hossain, Rahim Nabi, along with several other well-known players. Held at Vivekananda Park, the rally celebrated the excitement, passion, and spirit of football, drawing fans and sports enthusiasts from across the city. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: PM Modi, Seychelles President held bilateral talks
Jun 28, 2026, at 04:56 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral talks with President of the Republic of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, followed by delegation-level discussions in Seychelles on Sunday. The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership and expand cooperation between India and Seychelles across key sectors. Photo: PIB
In Images: PM Modi receives Seychelles' highest civilian honour
Jun 28, 2026, at 04:44 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred the Presidential Distinction, Guardian of the Blue Horizon, by Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in recognition of his leadership on environmental conservation, climate action and sustainable development. Photo: PIB
Jun 26, 2026, at 10:31 pm
Actors Anupam Kher, Rahul Bose, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Paoli Dam and Sneha Paul, along with director Shamik Banerjee and producer Firdausul Hasan, attended the announcement event of the upcoming Bengali film Shuru Theke Shuru at The LaLiT Great Eastern in Kolkata. BJP leader and Bengal MLA Roopa Ganguly was also present at the event. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata marks Ashura with solemn Muharram processions
Jun 26, 2026, at 04:20 pm
Shi'ite Muslims participate in self-flagellation during an Ashura procession in Kolkata on June 26, 2026. Ashura, observed on the 10th day of Muharram, commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: NDRF, Army intensify search as more bodies recovered from Taratala godown collapse site
Jun 25, 2026, at 03:22 pm
Rescue teams from the NDRF and the Army continue intensive operations at the Taratala godown collapse site after recovering two more bodies from the debris on Thursday morning. Sniffer dogs have been deployed to aid the search for any remaining victims trapped under the rubble, while personnel work tirelessly to clear and secure the area. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: CM Suvendu Adhikari, ministers meet Taratala warehouse collapse victims at SSKM Hospital
Jun 25, 2026, at 02:03 am
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Health Minister Dr. Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay, Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul and TMC MLA Firhad Hakim meet victims of the Taratala warehouse collapse at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday. At least five people were killed in the incident. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Warehouse roof collapses in Kolkata's Taratala area
Jun 24, 2026, at 03:38 pm
A roof at an under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area collapsed on Wednesday, triggering a major rescue operation with several workers trapped beneath the debris. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Actor Mammootty, his family meet PM Modi after Padma Awards ceremony
Jun 23, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday following the Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The iconic actor was joined by his family, including his son and South Indian heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan, for a memorable interaction and photographs. Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi
In Images: PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval warships in Kolkata
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:37 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray during a tri-commissioning ceremony at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata on Sunday. The three indigenously built naval platforms include a stealth frigate, a hydrographic survey vessel and an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. Photo: PIB
In Images: PM Modi performs yoga at Kolkata's Red Road on International Yoga Day 2026
Jun 21, 2026, at 02:04 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a mass yoga session at Red Road in Kolkata on the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026. Thousands joined the event as the Modi highlighted yoga's role in promoting physical well-being, mental health and global harmony. Yoga sessions were also held this morning at Millennium Park, the Indian Museum, and Eden Gardens. Photo: Avishek Mitra/PIB
Kolkata dazzles with spectacular laser show on Howrah Bridge ahead of International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2026, at 02:17 am
Kolkata’s iconic Howrah Bridge lit up the night sky with a spectacular laser show as part of the Mega Drone Show and Cultural Carnival held at Princep Ghat and Millennium Park ahead of International Yoga Day celebrations. Powerful blue laser beams radiated across the Hooghly River, creating a stunning visual spectacle that drew large crowds to the riverfront. Photo by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Visually impaired students of a Kolkata blind school embrace yoga ahead of Yoga Day
Jun 20, 2026, at 06:58 pm
Visually impaired students of Kolkata's Behala Blind School take part in a yoga session on June 20, 2026, a day before International Yoga Day. Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge lights up ahead of 3,000-drone show
Jun 20, 2026, at 12:30 am
Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge is illuminated with dynamic LED lighting ahead of a 3,000-drone light show over the Hooghly River on June 20. Organised by the West Bengal government, the spectacle celebrates West Bengal Day and the Vande Yogam spiritual carnival ahead of International Yoga Day. Photo: Avishek Mirta/IBNS
In Images: Mimi Chakraborty unveils exclusive Queens song, joins cast at Hoichoi press conference
Jun 19, 2026, at 05:18 pm
Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty on Thursday joined the star cast of Queens during Hoichoi’s press conference and graced the song preview event, where the actress unveiled a special track from the series, sung by her herself. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Jun 19, 2026, at 12:31 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly toured the exhibition area at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, interacting with entrepreneurs and exploring cutting-edge innovations across sectors. The leaders visited the India Pavilion, where Indian startups showcased the country's rapidly growing technology and startup ecosystem, highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies as key pillars of the India-France partnership. Photo: PIB.
In Images: Modi holds bilateral meeting with Trump on the sidelines of G7 summit
Jun 18, 2026, at 01:31 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 at Evian, in France, on Friday. Photo: PIB