In Images: Srijit Mukherji, Anirban Bhattacharya record new song at Audio Lake studios in Kolkata
Aug 06, 2026, at 12:15 pm
Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya come together at Audio Lake studios in Kolkata to record a new song composed by Srijit and sung by Anirban. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Taslima Nasrin visits Kolkata's Coffee House
Aug 04, 2026, at 12:33 am
Writer Taslima Nasrin visited Kolkata's iconic Coffee House, where she met readers, signed autographs and interacted with visitors. Nasrin said it was her first Coffee House adda in nearly 20 years and expressed her hope that many more such gatherings would take place in the future. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after nearly two decades
Jul 31, 2026, at 02:42 pm
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata nearly two decades after leaving the city in 2007 amid violent protests. She arrived at the Kolkata airport ahead of a civic reception at Rabindra Sadan, where she will be felicitated during a literary programme in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. (Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Indian Museum Kolkata celebrates International Tiger Day
Jul 29, 2026, at 06:39 pm
The Indian Museum, Kolkata, celebrated International Tiger Day with the theme 'Their survival is in our hands' on July 29, 2026. The day was marked by a series of engaging activities and events centred around tiger conservation and awareness. Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kumartuli Artist Creates AI Robot Durga for Durga Puja 2026
Jul 29, 2026, at 05:54 pm
As the world embraces artificial intelligence, Kumartuli artist Indrajit Pal has fused technology with tradition by creating an AI Robot Durga for Durga Puja 2026. Commissioned by Deshapriya Club in Kaliaganj, Uttar Dinajpur, the idol will feature AI-inspired live lighting effects integrated across the entire structure, promising a one-of-a-kind festive experience. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Tiger Taxis Flagged Off in Kolkata on the eve of International Tiger Day
Jul 29, 2026, at 05:48 pm
Kolkata marked International Tiger Day with the flagging off of Tiger Taxis, a unique initiative promoting tiger conservation and wildlife awareness while adding a distinctive touch to the city's transport landscape. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: BJP holds Tiranga Yatra in Kolkata amid tensions after NEET protest violence
Jul 27, 2026, at 09:39 pm
BJP leaders, workers and supporters took part in the Tiranga Yatra in Kolkata on Monday, carrying the national flag amid heightened political tensions following last week's violent NEET-related protests. The party said the march was held to protest the alleged attacks on journalists and police personnel during the July 24 demonstrations and to condemn what it described as anti-national slogans, while heavy security was deployed along the route. Photo: Ditsa Dutta and Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Doctors, medical staff participate in victory march in Kolkata after Pradhan resigns
Jul 25, 2026, at 05:41 pm
Doctors and medical staff from a government hospital take part in a victory march after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid allegations of examination irregularities, while also condemning a police baton charge on demonstrators, in Kolkata, India, July 25, 2026. Photo -Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: CJP, SFI hold Kolkata protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in NEET row
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:36 pm
SFI activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) participated in a protest march in Kolkata on July 24, 2026, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and alleged exam irregularities, while condemning the alleged police action against protesters. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: CJP, SFI supporters rally in Kolkata, demand Pradhan's resignation
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:24 pm
Activists of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and supporter's of Cockroach Janta Party participate in a protest march condemning a police baton charge on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged examination irregularities, in Kolkata, India, July 24, 2026. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: Aliah University students flood Kolkata streets, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Jul 23, 2026, at 05:56 pm
Aliah University students participated in a protest march in Kolkata on July 23, 2026, condemning the New Delhi police baton charge on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged examination irregularities. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Rahul Gandhi addresses press after detention over PM House protest
Jul 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday, a day after he and other Opposition leaders were detained by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after leading a Congress march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to protest the alleged examination paper leak scandal and police action against student demonstrators. Photo: Rahul Gandhi/Facebook
In Images: Calcutta University students protest against Delhi crackdown
Jul 22, 2026, at 07:37 pm
Students of the University of Calcutta participate in a protest march in Kolkata on July 22, 2026, condemning the alleged baton charge by Delhi Police on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
Mamata Banerjee Rallies TMC Cadre at 21 July Martyrs’ Day Gathering in Kolkata
Jul 21, 2026, at 05:39 pm
Amid a changed political landscape following the Trinamool Congress’ electoral setback and a wave of defections from the party, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses party workers and supporters from the stage at the party’s annual 21 July Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Scenes from Kolkata during FIFA World Cup final screening
Jul 20, 2026, at 01:54 am
Football fans gather at a public screening in Kolkata to watch the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Amit Shah performs 'Bhoomi Pujan' of Amul's curd manufacturing plant in Kolkata
Jul 19, 2026, at 10:57 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (July 19, 2026) performed the Bhoomi Pujan (foundation ceremony) for the curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project at a ceremony held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata. (Photos by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Argentina fans perform Yagya in Kolkata ahead of FIFA World Cup final
Jul 19, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Argentina supporters perform a special Yagya in Kolkata on July 19, 2026, praying for the national team to defeat Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata erupts with Argentina and Spain fan fever ahead of World Cup final
Jul 19, 2026, at 03:56 pm
Scenes from Kolkata as football fans celebrate ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi interacts with passengers and children at Jalandhar Cantt Station in Punjab
Jul 18, 2026, at 04:36 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with passengers and children during his visit to Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station in Punjab on July 17, 2026. The Prime Minister was seen engaging warmly with families, students and railway passengers during the station visit. (Photo: PIB)
In Images: PM Modi inaugurates infrastructure projects in Punjab, interacts with passengers
Jul 17, 2026, at 11:44 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jalandhar, Punjab, on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multi-modal rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹5,470 crore. During the visit, Modi interacted with passengers and children at Jalandhar Cantonment railway station. Photos: PIB
In Images: PM Modi unveils India's first Hydrogen train
Jul 17, 2026, at 07:00 pm
PM Narendra Modi at the flagging-off ceremony of India’s first Hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station, in Haryana on July 17, 2026.Photo: PIB
In Images: Exhibition stalls during Bharat Tex 2026
Jul 17, 2026, at 06:44 pm
Glimpses of the Exhibition stalls during Bharat Tex 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on July 17, 2026.Photo: PIB
Kolkata's Jadavpur University students hold symbolic hunger strike in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk
Jul 17, 2026, at 05:58 pm
Thirty-four students of Kolkata's prestigious Jadavpur University held a symbolic one-day hunger strike on July 17, 2026, in solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a fast for 20 days in Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: PM Modi shares visual glimpses of transformed Amrit Bharat stations ahead of mega launch
Jul 16, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of some newly transformed facades of 75 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme ahead of their grand inauguration. Photo: Narednra Modi/Facebook
Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra with the 126-year-old Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari Rath
Jul 16, 2026, at 11:00 pm
As Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra, the historic Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari Rath completes 126 years this year. Images by Avishek Mitra
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari leads ISKCON's historic Kolkata Rath Yatra
Jul 16, 2026, at 05:17 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led ISKCON's historic 55th Kolkata Rath Yatra on July 16, 2026. He also performed aarti at the ISKCON temple ahead of the Rath Yatra and also the sacred 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual (sweeping the path of the chariot of Lord Jagannath). The CM tugged the rope tied to the chariot, officially marking the beginning of the Rath Yatra. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
Jul 15, 2026, at 09:35 pm
West Bengal Industry and Commerce Minister Tapas Roy and British Deputy High Commissioner for East and Northeast India Andrew Fleming flag off Kolkata's first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at the Kolkata Air Cargo Complex on Wednesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Stage marks its entry into Bengali entertainment with grand Kolkata launch
Jul 15, 2026, at 03:41 pm
Stage officially announced its foray into Bengali entertainment at a press conference in Kolkata, reaffirming its mission to celebrate regional cultures through original storytelling. The platform, already present in several Indian languages, now aims to showcase authentic Bengali stories and voices to audiences across the globe. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Curtain Raiser of Couple No.1 Season 5 presented by Mahabir Danwar Jewellers
Jul 15, 2026, at 03:36 pm
The curtain raiser of Couple No.1 Season 5, presented by Mahabir Danwar Jewellers, brought together contestants, organisers and special guests for a glamorous launch event, setting the stage for another exciting edition of the popular couples' competition. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Om Birla meets New Zealand Rural Communities Minister at Parliament House in New Delhi
Jul 13, 2026, at 11:29 pm
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met New Zealand Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture and Regional Development Mark Patterson and members of the New Zealand delegation at Parliament House in New Delhi. Photo: Om Birla/X