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Centre to deploy 480 CAPF companies for West Bengal assembly elections

Published on Feb 21, 2026 08:14 IST

The first batch of CAPF personnel from around 240 companies is expected to arrive on March 1. (Representative photo)

Shankar of ‘Chowringhee’ dies at 92

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed on the novelist’s demise and called him a “towering figure in Bengali literature”. (Image sourced from Facebook)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 03:11 IST

I have never felt unsafe in India, says Bangladesh’s Hossain

I have never felt unsafe in India, says Bangladesh’s Hossain

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 16:39 IST

Ask staff not to force passengers to speak in Hindi: Bengali advocacy group to Eastern Railway

Ask staff not to force passengers to speak in Hindi: Bengali advocacy group to Eastern Railway

Published on Feb 20, 2026 16:18 IST

PGTI to align calendar with European Tour: Johl

Om Prakash Chouhan (centre) receives the DP World Players Championship trophy. (PGTI)

Published on Feb 20, 2026 15:18 IST

Eminent Bengali author Moni Shankar Mukhopadhyay, 'Shankar', passes away at 92

Noted Bengali novelist Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay. (Facebook)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 10:50 IST

Bengali author Sankar who transformed mundane urban life into timeless tales dies at 92

Bengali author Sankar who transformed mundane urban life into timeless tales dies at 92

Published on Feb 20, 2026 10:40 IST

West Indies warm up fine before Super Eights

Shamar Joseph and Shai Hope of West Indies celebrate a dismissal. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 19, 2026 16:44 IST

Mamata Banerjee criticises PM Modi for calling Sri Ramakrishna ‘Swami’ on birth anniversary

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday for referring to Bengal’s spiritual icon Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (Representative photo)

Published on Feb 19, 2026 07:53 IST

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

Published on Feb 18, 2026 10:54 IST

T20 World Cup: Australia exit, Zimbabwe qualify for Super 8s

Zimbabwe and Ireland team players shake hands after their match was called off due to rain. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 16:20 IST

Bengal Cabinet approves changes in WBCS promotion norms

Bengal Cabinet approves changes in WBCS promotion norms

Published on Feb 17, 2026 15:48 IST

R G Kar rape-murder victim's parents move court seeking probe into 'larger conspiracy' angle

R G Kar rape-murder victim's parents move court seeking probe into 'larger conspiracy' angle

Published on Feb 17, 2026 08:34 IST

Water-borne epidemics, deaths or outbreaks across 4 states within weeks

A team from the health department conducts rapid tests for infections at Chayansa village (also spelt Chhainsa) in Palwal district.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 09:30 IST

East Bengal win opening match of ISL for the first time

East Bengal’s Spanish striker Youssef Ezzejjari. (East Bengal pix)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 17:18 IST

HC asks Bengal govt to relocate CISF jawans from Chinese language school by April 30

HC asks Bengal govt to relocate CISF jawans from Chinese language school by April 30

Published on Feb 16, 2026 15:52 IST

Cal HC grants bail to medicine shop owner in NDPS case

Cal HC grants bail to medicine shop owner in NDPS case

Published on Feb 16, 2026 14:46 IST

Two overs from Pandya and Bumrah that rocked Pakistan

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s double strike in his first over gave India a firm early grip against Pakistan in their T20 World Cup game at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 05:52 IST

Youth voices chart climate roadmap for Sunderbans at UNICEF conclave

Youth voices chart climate roadmap for Sunderbans at UNICEF conclave

Published on Feb 15, 2026 16:27 IST

Unemployed people flock to Banglar Yuba Sathi camps in West Bengal

The camps in all the 294 Assembly constituencies will be operational every day from February 15 to 26 (Getty Images/ Representative photo)

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 14:35 IST

Banton helps England beat Scotland, get campaign back on track

England's Tom Banton celebrates after scoring a half-century during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup match against Scotland. (AFP)

Published on Feb 14, 2026 22:42 IST

Bagan ease into ISL12 with 2-0 win

Kerala Blasters' Victor Bertomeu in action with Mohun Bagan Super Giant's goalkeeper Vishal Kaith during the Indian Super League in Kolkata, Saturday. (PTI)

Published on Feb 14, 2026 21:30 IST

Bomb threat written with lipstick forces IndiGo plane to make emergency landing

Upon landing, the plane was moved to the isolation bay as per established security protocols. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 01:15 IST

IndiGo crew finds bomb threat on a slip before takeoff for Shillong from Kolkata

Security personnel and ground staff deployed near the IndiGo flight 6E3074 at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport following a bomb threat, in Kolkata on Saturday.

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 09:45 IST

Bengal SIR hearings: News clips among citizenship proofs

Newspaper cuttings, blank papers and Class 8 admit cards are some of the documents, which were submitted by people as proof

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 02:50 IST

Jailed for three days after donating mother's cornea, teacher rejoins work as BLO

Jailed for three days after donating mother's cornea, teacher rejoins work as BLO

Published on Feb 13, 2026 15:38 IST

ISL12 set to kick-off amid turmoil behind the scenes

Kerala Blasters FC train ahead of the ISL kick-off against defending champions Mohun Bagan Giant in Kolkata on Saturday. (ISL)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 14:16 IST

Bengal court exonerates expert in alternative therapy of cancer from charges of false claims

Bengal court exonerates expert in alternative therapy of cancer from charges of false claims

Published on Feb 13, 2026 09:17 IST

Pune police refute Mamata’s claim in WB worker murder case

'Trying to get Mamata on board'

Published on Feb 13, 2026 24:58 IST

SL cruise to 105-run win over Oman

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis plays a shot against Oman at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. (AFP)

Published on Feb 12, 2026 16:08 IST

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