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Alarming surge in road accidents: West Bengal grapples with rising fatalities

KOLKATA: In a concerning trend highlighted by the latest Road Accidents in India Report from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), West Bengal witnessed a staggering 14.65% increase in road crashes and a 3.48% rise in road crash fatalities from 2021 to 2022. With 13,686 crashes, the state…

The Times of India

Calcutta HC division bench allows Amit Shah's public meeting, rejects Bengal government appeal

Calcutta High Court upholds single bench order allowing BJP to hold public meeting in Kolkata on Nov 29. Court noted processions, rallies and meetings are regular feature in WB and no permission was needed. Single bench order subject to reasonable restrictions and 28 terms and conditions set out in application…

The Hindu

India would have won World Cup if final was played in Kolkata or Mumbai: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of 'saffronisation', claims India would have won cricket final if held in Kolkata/Mumbai. Accuses BJP of colouring everything from Metro stations to toilets with saffron. Alleges 'big leaders' involved in coal & cattle smuggling. Says BJP scared of INDIA acronym. Promises to investigate arms deals, including…

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Bengal beat Nagaland to win big in Vijay Hazare Trophy opener

KOLKATA: Bengal took full advantage of a relatively weak opposition to record a convincing nine-wicket victory against Nagaland in their opening Vijay Hazare Trophy (50-over) Group E match in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Times of India

If the World Cup final had taken place in Mumbai or Kolkata, India would have won: Mamata Banerjee

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asserted on Thursday that India would have won the cricket World Cup if the championship game had taken place in Mumbai or Kolkata.

The Times of India

Gautam Gambhir back with KKR as mentor

KOLKATA: It was a grand homecoming that all Kolkata Knight Riders' fans will welcome. KKR's former skipper Gautam Gambhir was on Wednesday named the 'mentor' of the franchise starting with the upcoming IPL season. A T20 (2007) and ODI (2011) World Cup champion, Gambhir had a fruitful run with the…

The Times of India

Bengal Global Business Summit | State got investment proposals of ₹3.76 lakh crore, says Mamata

At 7th Bengal Global Business Summit, Kolkata received investment proposals worth over ₹3.76 lakh crore. 188 MoUs & LoIs signed, incl. ITC's 'phygital' ecosystem, Coca-Cola India's ready-to-drink tea, Uber's $10M investment & 60 AC buses, & school & higher edu. proposals worth Rs 1,676 & ₹360 cr.

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Bengal have task cut out in Vijay Hazare meet

KOLKATA: Bengal will look to make amends after failing to make an impact in the season-opening Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 meet last month. However, they will have their task cut out in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (50-over) meet that gets underway on Thursday.

The Times of India

Everyone is peaking at the right time, there's lot of planning, says BCCI joint-secretary Saikia

KOLKATA: With Team India on the threshold of reclaiming the World Cup after 12 long years, Assam, like other parts of the country, is waiting with bated breath for Rohit Sharma Co to lift the trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

The Times of India

World Cup: South Africa coach negates chokers tag, sees bright future

KOLKATA: It was yet another picture of despair as South Africa were knocked out of the ICC World Cup at the semifinal stage again - for the fifth time to be precise.

The Times of India

Nice to see the ball dominate: Mitchell Starc

KOLKATA: Thursday's World Cup semifinal at the Eden Gardens between Australia and South Africa was quite different from most of other matches in the tournament. Not only it was a low-scoring one, the batters had to struggle to put up whatever little they could on the board.

The Times of India

World Cup Semifinal: It turns the Aussie way, South Africa's knockout jinx continues

KOLKATA: If South Africa were wondering what the cyclone, said to be forming over eastern India, would be like, they got a taste of it early on at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Many Indian cities record peak pollution during Deepavali day | Data

Analysis of hourly PM 2.5 levels in 2023 shows seven Indian cities registered highest pollution levels around Deepavali day due to firecrackers. Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Kolkata recorded hourly pollution levels above 500 μg/m3. Experiments showed snake tablet firecracker emitted peak level of 64,500 μg/m3 of PM…

The Hindu

World Cup: David Miller-Heinrich Klaasen duo fails to save South Africa in semifinal

KOLKATA: There’s no doubt David Miller has played a vital role for South Africa in their World Cup 2023 campaign. But the middle-order batter perhaps reserved his best for the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

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Al Jazeera

Australia channel Kali’s power to beat South Africa in Cricket World Cup

Battle between two strong contenders with South Africa playing in four World Cups, Australia lifting trophy five times.

The Times of India

We knew this was going to be a grind: Travis Head

NEW DELHI: As five-time champions Australia pulled off a scrappy three-wicket win over a defiant South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday, opener Travis Head said that the team knew that the 213 chase was going to be a hard grind.

The Independent UK

Australia hold nerve against South Africa fightback to reach eighth Cricket World Cup final

Australia had to dig deep to secure a close-fought victory over South Africa in Kolkata

The Times of India

Watch: Rassie van der Dussen turns Superman, pulls off a blinder to send Mitchell Marsh packing

NEW DELHI: In one of the finest catches of the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup, South African Rassie van der Dussen pulled off an absolute screamer to dismiss Australia's Mitchell Marsh in Kolkata on Thursday.

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World Cup: South Africa opt to bat against Australia in Kolkata

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the second semifinal of the World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India

World Cup: South Africa's tryst with history at Eden

KOLKATA: South Africa are back where it all began for them. It was at the Eden Gardens on November 10, 1991 that South Africa returned to international cricket after a hiatus of over two decades due to apartheid. On Thursday at the same venue, they stand a chance to rewrite…

The Times of India

World Cup: Semifinal of 1996, a day to forget for Indians

KOLKATA: Thursday would be the second time that the Eden Gardens will host an ODI World Cup semifinal. The first, on March 13, 1996 remains etched in memory for all the wrong reasons. It was the day when an unruly crowd prevailed and an international match had to be abandoned…

The Guardian - UK

Scars from South Africa’s ultimate self-sabotage still bring pain and fear

The most frightening ghosts of the Proteas’ World Cup past – Australia and semi-finals – await in Kolkata with 1999 weighing heavily

The Times of India

West Bengal: CPI(M) members scuffle with police amid tensions in Joynagar over TMC leader's murder

KOLKATA: A scuffle ensued on Tuesday in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, as CPI(M) leaders, including former MPs Sujan Chakraborty and Samik Lahiri, clashed with police.

AAP

Rain could force World Cup toss rethink in Kolkata

Australia's plan of batting first if they win the World Cup semi-final toss and putting South Africa under pressure could be impacted by forecast rain.

The Times of India

World Cup: Temba Bavuma trains full tilt despite discomfort ahead of semifinal against Australia

NEW DELHI: Despite struggling with poor form and a hamstring injury, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma on Monday displayed sheer determination during training session leading up to their World Cup semifinal against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

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