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I Hope to Come Back to India to Play With Argentina And Lionel Messi: Emiliano Martinez
With cheers of 'Messi, Messi' reverberating across the stands, the 30-year-old Martinez made a promise to bring Messi to Kolkata again, and to play football in Argentina colours.
Move Over Anil Kapoor, Bengal Guv CV Anand Bose is the New ‘Nayak’ in Town. But Not Everyone is Impressed
Experts say Bose, through his move, is trying to convey that law and order remains an area of concern in Bengal. Though Mamata Banerjee’s relationship with Jagdeep Dhankar too was strained, Bose’s attempt to establish a parallel power centre will clearly...
Families Affected by Bhangar Violence Have Only One Question: Will Panchayat Elections be Peaceful?
Families of both the TMC and ISF workers killed in the violence want justice and peace in Bhangar
Amid Violence and Negativity, This Differently Abled TMC Candidate Brings Hope To Bengal Politics
When News18 asked her if her physical problem poses any hindrance to her work, Chumki said, "I have faced lots of difficulties and people even mocked me but I thought that I should turn it into my strength. I will fight in every way and work for people. I...
'I'm Sure Dad Would be Happy Seeing my Rise': Mukesh Kumar After India Call-up For WI Tour
Bengal's pacer Mukesh Kumar also thanked Sourav Ganguly, Joydeep Mukherjee and others who helped him in his journey.
'Don't Tell Them Where We Are': BJP Creates 'Safe Havens' for Panchayat Poll Picks Who Are Afraid to Go Home
News18 met several such BJP candidates staying in one of these houses in Kolkata, with the residents alleging that they are afraid of the violence unleashed by TMC workers and supporters
Bengal Governor Visits Violence-hit Bhangar, Sets Up 'Peace Room' to Address Grievances
It is a single-window system for complaints of physical assault or political intimidation, and forwards the matter to the state election commissioner or the chief secretary
West Bengal Raj Bhawan Opens 'Peace Room' After Panchayat Poll Violence
Describing the help room as a “Peace Room”, the statement said it was opened keeping “in view the numerous representations received from citizens on criminal intimidation in pre-poll Bengal.” Rural polls are scheduled in the state on July 8
Bengal Panchayat Polls: Will Abhishek Banerjee’s 60-day Yatra Bring About Promised ‘Change’ in TMC?
The TMC leader began his yatra on April 25 with an aim to “cleanse” the party and bring about change. As his yatra came to an end, opposition parties launched an attack on TMC on the issue of poll violence
Bengal Cong Chief Visits Family of Slain Party Worker in Murshidabad District
Chowdhury assured the bereaved family that the party would protest the killing and demand justice. The Congress, he said, would also demand police protection for the villagers as people were living in fear
WB School Jobs Scam: ED Summons Abhishek; Can't Go Now, Says TMC Leader
The notice was served hours after Banerjee's wife Rujira was grilled by the agency for nearly four hours in connection with the coal pilferage case
Three Women Killed in Blast in Illegal Cracker Unit in Bengal
The blast took place on Sunday evening at around 8.30 pm and the three killed are 65-year-old Jamuna Das, her daughter Pampa Ghati and her 10-year-old granddaughter Jayashree
Three Killed as Pickup Van Runs Over Motorcycle in Bengal
The incident took place in Agarpara area on the northern outskirts of Kolkata when the trio was moving towards Khardaha in the morning, a police officer said
'Not Thinking Too Much About Team India Selection', Says KKR Revelation Rinku Singh After Stunning Season
A lot of talk about the youngster from Aligargh being called up to don the Indian colours at some level is rife, but the 25-year-old left-hander said that he isn't thinking too much about the selection as of now
'Rinku Has Shown Calmness While Chasing': Ex-IND Opener Heaps Massive Praise on KKR Star
Rinku’s knock went in vain but he has been getting lauded by the experts for his notable contributions throughout the season
WATCH: Another 'Yash' Under Pump as KKR's Rinku Singh Almost Dashes LSG's Playoff Hopes
KKR's revelation of the season, Rinku, nearly guided his team to victory with his unbeaten 67 run knock off just 33 deliveries. He managed to score 16 runs in the final over off Yash Thakur, coming agonisingly close to the target