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The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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),…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

Dominant Magnus Carlsen reigns supreme at India Open

KOLKATA: Magnus Carlsen perhaps doesn’t like a close finish. Many expected a thrilling end to the open category of the rapid section of Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz meet on Friday with Uzbekistan Nodirbek Abdusattorov breathing down Carlsen’s neck with just half-a-point difference between the two.

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Sanjoy Sen's Bengal stay on the bring-back-Santosh-Trophy mission

KOLKATA: On Oct. 13, when Bengal was preparing to bid farewell to Maa Durga, Sanjoy Sen began his new journey.

The Times of India

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Steel India Chess tournament

NEW DELHI: World's top-ranked player Magnus Carlsen delivered an outstanding display, winning against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi, to claim the sole leadership position at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India

Magnus Carlsen meets 3-year-old chess prodigy Anish Sarkar: 'Amazing to see his level'

Three-year-old chess player Anish Sarkar met chess star Magnus Carlsen on November 12th in Kolkata. Carlsen was impressed with Sarkar, who recently became the youngest-ever rated chess player.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Mohammed Shami back but with a sedate show

KOLKATA: All eyes were on Mohammed Shami on the opening day of the Madhya Pradesh vs Bengal Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. The pacer went through the day with a rather sedate show as Bengal will look for some magic from…

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Abdusattorov Nodirbek leads, Magnus Carlsen close behind in India Open chess

KOLKATA: Uzbekistan’s youngster Abdusattorov Nodirbek emerged the sole leader on Day I of Tata Steel India Open Rapid and Blitz meet at the end of first three rounds of the rapid competition here on Wednesday.

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