Calcutta [Kolkata]

Kabir said several other more important local issues need to be highlighted to reach out to the masses. (Representational Image)

Triple Talaq would not yield votes: BJP candidates in WB

BJP's Muslim candidates say their outreach was not based on the triple talaq but on issues such as domestic violence and women education.

23 Apr 2019 5:20 PM

BJP president Amit Shah meet party candidates D.K. Mondal (Birbhum) and Ramprasad Das (Bolpur) during a rally in Ganpur, Birbhum district of West Bengal, on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee running ‘mafia raj’: Amit Shah

Shah observed that Ms Banerjee has been attacking the Election Commission as she can not rig the polls.

23 Apr 2019 6:13 AM

Roy claimed that the ruling TMC is planning to invite Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to campaign for the party in West Bengal. (Photo: File)

Mukul Roy writes to CEO over campaigning by Bangladeshi actors for TMC

The Lok Sabha polls for the 42 seats of the state are scheduled to be conducted in all the seven phases.

21 Apr 2019 8:05 PM

After attracting selectors' attention with a splendid season for Delhi in domestic cricket, the 26-year-old has impressed with his pace and bounce for RCB in the IPL. (Photo: BCCI)

Navdeep Saini ready for his big break if given a chance to play in the World Cup

The uncapped pacer is the sole bowler among the standbys with the others being Ambati Rayudu and Rishabh Pant.

20 Apr 2019 11:23 AM

KKR have registered 4 wins in 9 matches, and will play Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21. (Photo:

Russell questions KKR's decision to send him lower down the order

'In the middle period, if we scored a bit faster we would definitely get the runs with even balls the spare,' said a disappointed Russell.

20 Apr 2019 10:57 AM

Replying to the CID Ms Ghosh also spoke about her reoccupation with poll preparedness. (Image: File)

CID grills former-IPS officer, BJP candidate Bharati Ghosh for first time

The CID had summoned Ms Ghosh to face questionning at the Bhawani Bhavan on Thursday.

19 Apr 2019 5:04 PM

Mitra said Congress would neither seek Banerjee's support 'nor would it support her prime ministership'. (Image: File)

Won't seek Mamata's support to form govt: WB Congress chief

Cong had sent party leaders Abhishek Singhvi and Mallikarjun Kharge and a letter of support from Gandhi to Banerjee's 'United India' rally.

18 Apr 2019 3:40 PM

It would be a great opportunity for the Bangalore outfit to post a win against an opponent who are low on confidence having slipped from second to sixth position in the points table after suffering three straight defeats. (Photo: BCCI)

RCB seeks win against KKR, hopes to stay alive in the IPL

Kolkata's dangerman Andre Russell has suffered an injury scare after being hit on his left shoulder by a bouncer during their practice.

18 Apr 2019 12:26 PM

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, spinner Imran Tahir and skipper Faf du Plessis have been in excellent form including in the IPL, and Steyn hoped they would finally lift the trophy.

'Rankings don't mean anything as every team has equal chance to win WC': Dale Steyn

Steyn, who will turn 36 in June, will probably be appearing in his last World Cup and he said they are going with high expectations.

18 Apr 2019 11:03 AM

The 33 year old has been selected in place of Rishabh Pant due to his experience of 91 ODIs. Karthik will be the second Wicket Keeper for the team, after MS Dhoni. (Photo: PTI)

Dream come true to be part of this World Cup team: Karthik

'I am very excited. It has been a dream for me to be a part of this team for a long time now,' said Karthik.

16 Apr 2019 10:35 AM

"At present, there are three categories of purity, which are allowed for hallmarking -- 14, 18 and 22 carats," Shankar Sen, vice-chairman, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), said in a statement on Monday. (Representational Image)

Jewellers bat for standardisation in hallmarking of gold

GJC Chairman Anantha Padmanabhan said annual turnover of gem and jewellery industry is around Rs four lakh crore.

15 Apr 2019 6:23 PM

Ravindra Jadeja came out to bat and started hammering boundaries along with Raina, highest run-scorer for CSK scoring 58 and put his team on a comfortable position to clinch their seventh victory in the season.. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: CSK thrashes KKR by five wickets to claim 7th win of the season

Chasing a target of 162, CSK had a modest start, losing their first wicket early in the name of Shane Watson.

14 Apr 2019 9:43 PM

Sitaram Yechury blames BJP, TMC for 'competitive communalism' over Ram Navami

He also observed that the people's vote for any of the two parties would be counter-productive for both.

14 Apr 2019 7:18 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee fumes over BJP’s armed Navami rallies

Mamata Banerjee said that carrying mace and sword some people have hit the street to seek votes.

14 Apr 2019 4:05 AM

Sending a strong message to Modi Banerjee added, 'Do not bring disrepute to their name'. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata asks Modi-Shah to not beg for votes in name of army

Banerjee's warning came a day after ex-servicemen complained of 'politicisation of forces' by BJP in a letter to President Kovind.

12 Apr 2019 7:00 PM

The 24-year-old from Kanpur feels lack of team combination is the main reason behind RCB's failure. (Photo: PTI)

'Kohli has a different hunger when he plays for India': Kuldeep Yadav

The Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost six matches on the trot this IPL season but Kuldeep backed his captain.

11 Apr 2019 4:33 PM

Mr Gandhi also wondered why Mr Modi and Ms Banerjee did not provide loan waiver to the farmers. (Image: ani)

Rahul vows to spare 'no one' in Rafale scam

He bantered that the Supreme Court's order has scared Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

10 Apr 2019 7:46 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during a campaign rally in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Modi in fresh slugfest with Mamata Banerjee over Bengal

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is contesting the general election from Wayanad in Kerala and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

08 Apr 2019 1:35 AM

The PM also took potshots at Ms Banerjee referring to a dais her party has built for her rally adjoining the venue of his rally. (Image: ANI)

Modi calls Didi treacherous, slams her for supporting for '2 PMs in India' demand

'The brave son of Bengal abolished the dream of two PMs for India for her unity',Modi said.

07 Apr 2019 7:31 PM

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday justified the transfer of four senior cops in the state, stating that the poll panel had already appointed a special observer to ensure free and fair Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Post Mamata's letter, ECI justifies transfer of 4 senior cops in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to the ECI condemning the transfer of four senior police officers.

07 Apr 2019 4:21 PM