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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's T20I squad for England series: Former India cricketer questions Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal's omissions

NEW DELHI: India's 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22 in Kolkata, was announced on Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with spin bowler Axar Patel serving as his deputy.

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'India need Mohammed Shami fit, playing and in form': Aakash Chopra as pacer returns to squad for England T20Is

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made a much-anticipated return to India's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, beginning January 22 in Kolkata. Shami, 34, last played a T20I in November 2022 and has been sidelined due to a heel surgery that kept him out of…

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India's team for T20Is against England set to be picked on Saturday, Champions Trophy squad to be named later

MUMBAI: There are not likely to be many surprises when the national selection committee, led by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, meets at the BCCI headquarters at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday to pick the Indian team for the five-match T20I home series against England, which is scheduled to…

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KL Rahul set to be rested for England white-ball series

MUMBAI: India batter KL Rahul is set to be rested from the eight-match white-ball series against England at home, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will kick off from January 22 with the first T20I in Kolkata, TOI has learnt.

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TV Today Network likely to close radio business within 6 months

The TV Today Network has decided to shut its radio business. The decision was reportedly taken at a board meeting on Thursday. The network has three radio stations in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata under the frequency of 104.8 FM.

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Medical victims: Indian visa curbs amid Bangladesh tensions hurt patients

India has scaled back visa operations in Bangladesh, hitting thousands of patients who rely on its hospitals for care.

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Kolkata: School job aspirants demanding appointment

Hundreds of school job aspirants on Friday demonstrated before the West Bengal education department headquarters 'Bikash Bhavan' here, demanding appointment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IIT researchers develop advanced injectable hydrogel for breast cancer therapy

In a multi-institutional research led by researchers from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and Bose Institute Kolkata, an advanced injectable hydrogel has been developed for localised cancer treatment. This innovative hydrogel-based therapy delivers anti-cancer drugs directly to tumor sites, significantly reducing the side effects typically associated with conventional cancer treatments.

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Iskcon devotees pray for safety of Hindus in Bangladesh

Iskcon devotees on Tuesday joined in prayers in Kolkata for the safety of Hindus and a peaceful 2025 for the minority community which has been facing attacks in Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is set to celebrate its centenary on Dec 21

The landmark occasion will be attended by Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation; Prof Saugata Roy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and other dignitaries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vijay Diwas: Indian Armed Forces, Bangladesh Army pay tribute to soldiers

Vijay Diwas is observed every year across the country on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISKCON stages protest in Kolkata over Chinmoy Krishna Das's arrest

The ISKCON members also expressed concern over the condition of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: ED arrests two promoters of Prayag group in chit fund scam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) arrested the promoters of Prayag Group, a father-son duo, Basudeb Bagchi and Avi Bagchi in connection with a alleged money laundering case, the agency confirmed on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters

As luxury brands expand in India, their fakes are available in big and small markets as well as on social media.

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Dil-Luminati Tour: Fan climbs stage to propose to girlfriend at Diljit's concert in Pune, see video

In the coming days, Diljit will perform shows in Kolkata, Bengaluru, Indore, Chandigarh, Guwahati and Mumbai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ISL: Mohun Bagan go top with 3-0 rout of Jamshedpur FC

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG moved to the top of Indian Super League standings with a comfortable 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. A Liston Colaco magic on the cusp of half-time on either side of goals from Tom Aldred (15th minute) and Jamie Maclaren…

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed hits ton in Bengal victory

KOLKATA: Shahbaz Ahmed hit a blazing unbeaten century to help Bengal make a winning start by beating defending champions Punjab by four wickets in Group ‘A’ of Syed Mushtaq Ali (T20) meet in Rajkot on Saturday.

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Mohun Bagan aim for top spot

KOLKATA: Back after an international break, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will look to quickly get their winning momentum back and climb to the top of the points table when they host Jamshedpur FC in an ISL match here on Saturday.

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Bengal in Santosh Trophy final round after draw with Bihar

KOLKATA: Bengal progressed to the final round of the Santosh Trophy as group champions after playing out a 0-0 draw with Bihar in Kalyani on Wednesday.

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Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team to play in India next year: Kerala Govt

World champion Messi visited India in 2011 when Argentina played an international friendly match against Venezuela at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pollution risk: 6 ways to monitor your heart health during smog season

In India, smog season has become a growing public health crisis, especially in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, where air pollution levels spike during the winter months. Factors such as vehicular emissions, industrial activities, stubble burning, and construction dust contribute to dangerously high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5),…

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Magnus Carlsen achieves a 'double'

KOLKATA: The City of Joy is turning out to be a happy hunting ground for Magnus Carlsen.

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IPL 2025 Auction: Kolkata Knight Riders remaining purse, RTM, slots to be filled

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to claim their fourth IPL title in 2025, aiming to add another chapter to their storied history. The defending champions is focused on building a balanced squad under astute leadership.

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India Open Chess: Magnus Carlsen leads despite going down to Arjun Erigaisi

KOLKATA: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered his first defeat in the Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz tournament here on Saturday, but that could not deny him from finishing on top of the points table after Day One of the blitz meet.

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