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SIT to probe student leader Anish Khan's death: Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that a special investigation team (SIT) will be formed to probe student leader Anish Khan's "mysterious" death that has sparked widespread protests by opposition parties. Banerjee, who also holds the Home (Police) portfolio, said that the SIT will submit its…

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

After the West Indies T20I series Venkatesh Iyer is ahead of Hardik Pandya, says Wasim Jaffer

NEW DELHI: After seeing Venkatesh Iyer's all-round show in the just-concluded T20I series against West Indies, former India opener Wasim Jaffer said that the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) all-rounder is ahead of Hardik Pandya for the T20 World Cup consideration at this moment.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

India climbs to top spot in ICC T20 rankings after series sweep over WI

India eased to a 17-run victory over the West Indies in the third and final T20 of the series on February 20 in Kolkata

The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022

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No set formula but we're clear about T20 World Cup team combination: Rahul Dravid

KOLKATA: Finding the perfect combination can be tricky and there is no set formula, but India head coach Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months' time.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

India vs West Indies: We are good chasing side but pleasing that we were able to defend also, says Rohit Sharma

KOLKATA: Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said it was pleasing to see that the Indian team was able to defend targets in the T20 series against the West Indies after preferring to bat second over the years.

The Times of India · Feb 21, 2022

Restoration of West Bengal French heritage site gets new lease of life

The much-awaited restoration of a building of French vintage in Chandannagar in West Bengal got a fresh lease of life following the renewal of a commitment between the state government and the French Embassy in India.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2022

SFI to organise protests across Bengal over 'mysterious' death of anti-CAA leader

Over 500 students of Aliah University, cutting across party lines, had fought a pitched battle with the police in Kolkata during a candle light vigil on Saturday night

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022

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Ranji Trophy: Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Bihar's Sakibul Gani for 'solid performance'

KOLKATA: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday congratulated Bihar batter Sakibul Gani for a "solid performance" in his debut Ranji Trophy match.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022

Ind vs WI: Kohli to miss third T20I as he leaves bio-bubble

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given bio-bubble break to Virat Kohli in Kolkata and as a result, the former India skipper will be missing the third and final T20I against West Indies on Sunday.

Dynamite News · Feb 19, 2022

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant get bio-bubble break for four T20Is, will return for Sri Lanka Tests

NEW DELHI: The BCCI has given Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant a 10-day break, following which they left the Indian team's bio-bubble for their respective homes before Sunday's third T20 international against the West Indies in Kolkata.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: We did well to take it as deep as we can, says Kieron Pollard

KOLKATA: West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard expressed disappointment after his side got thrashed by India in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Eden Gardens on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022

India second team after Pakistan to win 100 T20Is

KOLKATA: Rohit Sharma-led India on Friday became the second team to win 100 T20Is.

The Times of India · Feb 19, 2022

Indian football team looks to seal Asian Cup berth during June qualifiers in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac and the players are excited about playing their third round qualifiers matches of the 2023 Asian Cup at home in June this year, saying they will aim to seal a berth in the main tournament.

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022

Happy that I let my son play cricket: Ravi Bishnoi's father

JAIPUR: In the last two years, Ravi Bishnoi's career graph has seen a steady rise. On Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, he started another chapter of his rising career with a dream debut for India during the first T20I of the three-match series against the West Indies. The…

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

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The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

TMC leader stabbed to death at busy market near Kolkata, attacker lynched by mob

Noorsalam Baig's family alleged that he was killed over a land dispute but local TMC leaders claimed that the BJP was behind the attack

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2022

Indian cricket's 'backbone' Ranji Trophy returns after two years, in bio-secure bubbles

AHMEDABAD: Indian cricket's 'backbone', the Ranji Trophy, will make a much-anticipated return after two years amid the easing COVID-19 situation in the country, providing host of domestic cricketers an opportunity to make their name in red-ball cricket while giving veterans like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara a final shot at…

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Kolkata doctor becomes kin of PoK woman to complete legal formalities for surgery

KOLKATA: From NRS Medical College that was her home for over a decade to Calcutta Pavlov Hospital where she is housed now, Barao Abdullah’s journey has been full of twists and turns. Believed to be from PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir), the 55-year-old has no one in Kolkata to call her own.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Kolkata: 66-year-old jeweller found murdered in guest house, family says they paid Rs 25 lakh ransom

KOLKATA: A 66-year-old jeweller was found strangled to death with a telephone cable in a guest house less than 800 metres from his Lee Road home in Bhowanipore, south Kolkata, late on Monday.

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The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Kolkata: Geetashree Sandhya Mukherjee’s journey of songs comes to an end at 90

KOLKATA: Geetashree Sandhya Mukherjee, the veteran singer who made every romantic at heart yearn for never-ending travels in togetherness with ‘Ei path jodi na sesh hoy’, ended her life’s journey at a city hospital on Tuesday. She was 90 and had been hospitalised with Covid a couple of weeks ago.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Nicholas Pooran gives Rs 15,000 pizza treat after his IPL payday

KOLKATA: Elated after his Rs 10.75 crore IPL payday, West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran gave his teammates a pizza party inside the bio-bubble, ordering 15 pizzas that cost him Rs 15,000.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2022

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is following hamstring strain, Kuldeep named as replacement

KOLKATA: Spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was on Monday ruled out of the three-match T20 International series against the West Indies owing to a hamstring strain, adding to his never-ending woes.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2022

IPL Auction 2022 updates| Hard day for spinners, but Mega Auction springs a lot of surprises for uncapped players

A total of 590 players are up for new contracts in the IPL auction, with franchises entitled to spend upto ₹561.50 crore

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2022

Tamil Nadu Police knew escape plan of Korean nationals

They even had information that the duo had booked flight tickets from Bengaluru to Imphal through Kolkata and planned to escape in a car to Bengaluru in the third week of October 2021.

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022

Jadavpur University engineering teachers ask council to defer offline classes by a week

KOLKATA: A day after the dean of engineering in Jadavpur University resigned, teachers have written to the chairman of the Faculty Council of Engineering and Technology stating that a section of students based in the districts and other states have informed teachers about difficulties in attending offline classes, and have…

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022

Rajasthan United rope in Manzi, six others ahead of I-League season resumption

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan United on Thursday signed former I-League winner Spanish striker Pedro Manzi and six others ahead of the resumption of the season from March 3 in Kolkata.

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