South Delhi Superstarz: Batting all-rounder Ankit Dabas said he was thrilled to see youngsters step up, crediting team unity and skipper Tejasvi Dahiya's exceptional leadership for South Delhi Superstarz's 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL) title win, a seven-wicket victory over Central Delhi Kings in the title clash. Chasing a target of 183 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, South Delhi completed the chase in 18.2 overs. Anmol Sharma laid the platform with a fluent 64 off 42 balls before Dabas smashed an unbeaten 61 off 33 balls. Dahiya added a rapid 33 off 18 balls before Ekansh Dobal sealed the championship win with a six. When I went in to bat, my priority was assessing what the team required. If an early wicket falls, my job is to provide stability and keep one end secure. But once I realised how good the pitch was and saw scoring opportunities, I shifted gears and played my shots. I was confident we could pull off the win, said Dabas, who took the Player of the Match award, at the conclusion of the tournament. He also noted that Dahiyas time with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026 influenced his decision-making in high-pressure moments. Tejasvi led the side exceptionally well. His bowling rotations and tactical changes at key moments were spot on. Having played in the IPL last year, he brought invaluable experience and maturity into our dressing room. Even when conditions turned tricky and the ball started spinning, he finished the game in a flash. He is truly one of the best in this league. He also noted that Dahiyas time with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026 influenced his decision-making in high-pressure moments. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories State leagues are creating healthy competition in Indian cricket. They all feed into the same national pathway. People often call these state leagues the second IPL, which shows their growing stature and importance. Winning a tournament like this requires a collective team effort; different players put their hands up in different games. Article Source: IANS
Todays Gold Rate in India August 31: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
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Deported to Bangladesh, 4 Bengalis return to India after a year
Kolkata: Six West Bengal natives, including three minors and two women, were picked up in June 2025 as suspected illegal migrants in Delhi, taken to Assam, and forcibly deported to Bangladesh. Four of them returned in July 2026, after spending a year in Bangladesh as actual immigrants. Isnt it absurd that someone can just be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bangladesh Board Chief Tamim Iqbal Hopeful Of Staging Series Against India In Future
Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal said he remains optimistic about hosting a home white-ball series against India in the future, adding that both governing bodies are actively searching for a suitable window in their congested schedules. The proposed tour, featuring three ODIs and as many T20Is, was initially slated to be played in August-September this year. But India's upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan starting on September 13 effectively postponed their clashes against Bangladesh. That it (the series against India) won't happen hasn't been decided yet. Still, let me give a quick piece of information. Both boards are very sincere that this thing happens. Both the BCCI and the BCB, and we are looking at windows as well, to see what can be done at that time. Roughly a date, around which we are also thinking whether it can be done at this time or not. If I saw the intention was negative, then today I wouldn't even have said this word to you, 'Let's see what happens, we're hopeful.' I wouldn't have even said this word. Intentions are very positive, Tamim told popular YouTube channel 'Not Out Noman'. Relations between the two cricket boards grew strained earlier this year prior to the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup in India, from which Bangladesh ultimately withdrew, citing security concerns. That standoff was preceded by fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman being released from his IPL 2026 contract with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Reflecting on the fallout, Tamim acknowledged that Bangladesh's administrative handling of the crisis was flawed and argued that political disputes should not derail major international sporting commitments. I feel that we could have negotiated the thing much better. Look, Mustafizur's issue was obviously something that the whole country was disappointed with. And I say today as well; I said that day too, it should never have happened. This was in no way the right thing to do; this should never have been done. At that time I endorsed this; I am saying it even now. But we are going to play a World Cup. Every single person in Bangladesh celebrated like anything when we first qualified for the World Cup. It may be that now every two years a T20 World Cup happens, or every four years it happens, but it is a World Cup Bangladesh is going to represent, right? So, I feel we probably could have dealt with it better. We went to a point of no return right from the beginning. If you go to a point of no return on the very first day, then that (solution) won't happen. And I feel in some cases, sports should remain as sports. At that time I endorsed this; I am saying it even now. But we are going to play a World Cup. Every single person in Bangladesh celebrated like anything when we first qualified for the World Cup. It may be that now every two years a T20 World Cup happens, or every four years it happens, but it is a World Cup Bangladesh is going to represent, right? Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I feel that in some cases, we should treat sports as sports. Unfortunately, we sometimes might not be staying within this line. We often drag sports with other aspects as well. So whenever this topic comes up, I say the same thing again: that we should have definitely played the World Cup. We should have definitely done the negotiation in a better way. And that's it; I cannot say many things even though I know them, he added. Article Source: IANS
Derek OBrien Fails to Appear for Police Inquiry Amid Billboard Controversy
Kolkata, August 31: Derek OBrien, a member of the Rajya Sabha from the Trinamool Congress, did not appear for questioning at the Shakespeare Sarani police station on Monday. This inquiry was related to an FIR concerning the removal of an illegal billboard from the roof of Abhishek Banerjees party office on Camac Street in central ... Read more Derek OBrien Fails to Appear for Police Inquiry Amid Billboard Controversy
Kolkata Police Arrest Three in Child Marriage Case Involving Minor
Kolkata, August 31: Kolkata police have arrested three individuals in connection with a child marriage case involving a minor girl. The arrested include the girls father, her husband, and her mother-in-law. The case came to light when the girls father continued to receive financial assistance under West Bengals Kanyaratna Education Grant Scheme. This initiative aims ... Read more Kolkata Police Arrest Three in Child Marriage Case Involving Minor
West Bengal Identifies Five Districts at High Risk for Dengue Outbreak
Kolkata, August 31: The West Bengal Health Department has identified five districts that are highly susceptible to dengue outbreaks. Officials announced this information on Monday, highlighting the growing concern due to changing weather patterns and increased rainfall in the state. Recent reports indicate a rise in dengue cases and related fatalities in several districts. In ... Read more West Bengal Identifies Five Districts at High Risk for Dengue Outbreak
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Five Districts of West Bengal
Kolkata, August 31: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in five districts of South Bengal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure area over the northwestern Bay of Bengal is intensifying, leading to the likelihood of heavy rain in two additional districts on Tuesday. According to the weather department, ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Expected in Five Districts of West Bengal
Popstar Darshan Raval Announces His Love Letters India Tour
Riding high on the success of his latest monsoon anthem Barsaat Lagdi Ae, Raval will bring his high-production, fan-first show to major arenas across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi this November and December.
Nine Arrested in Sex Racket Bust at Resort in Lataguri, West Bengal
Kolkata, August 31: In a significant police operation, nine individuals have been arrested for allegedly running a sex racket at a resort in Lataguri, located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Among those detained are five men, three women, and a resort employee. Reports indicate that the three women hail from Siliguri in North ... Read more Nine Arrested in Sex Racket Bust at Resort in Lataguri, West Bengal
Fire Breaks Out at Kolkatas Sealdah Station Food Stall, Passengers Panic
Kolkata, August 31: A fire erupted at a food stall in the bustling Sealdah Station area in central Kolkata on Monday, causing chaos among passengers. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties from this incident. The fire started around 9:20 AM, coinciding with a heavy influx of commuters heading to their offices and workplaces, ... Read more Fire Breaks Out at Kolkatas Sealdah Station Food Stall, Passengers Panic
Fire breaks out at food plaza at Sealdah station in Kolkata
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9 UDP MLAs split between Guwahati and Kolkata; Delhi meet with Shah, Nabin next
SHILLONG/NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI, Aug 30: The simmering revolt in the UDP has moved from only a whisper in Shillong towards a more definite direction, with a round of talks in Guwahati on Sunday, followed by final parleys in the national capital within the next 48 hours. Multiple sources confirmed to The Shillong Times that five of []
Woman Arrested Near India-Nepal Border with 50 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar
Kolkata, August 31: Armed Border Force (SSB) personnel arrested a 48-year-old woman near the India-Nepal border in Bihar on Sunday, seizing 50 grams of suspected brown sugar from her possession. A senior SSB officer stated that the operation was conducted based on specific intelligence received around 10 AM from the Galgaliya police station. The 41st ... Read more Woman Arrested Near India-Nepal Border with 50 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar
After whitewash, JU students give reclaim the wall call
Tenants lock up cops after tiff with property owners, 4 arrested
Gang of 30 vandalises Dum Dum hotel, threatens manager, attacks staff & guests
Police look for teacher missing for 3 days
TMC Leader Rajib Ghoshal Arrested for Job Fraud in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 31: Another leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been arrested in West Bengals Bankura district on charges of fraud. Police announced the arrest on Sunday. Rajib Ghoshal was apprehended late Saturday night in Kolkata for allegedly cheating people out of millions of rupees under the pretense of securing jobs. He is considered ... Read more TMC Leader Rajib Ghoshal Arrested for Job Fraud in West Bengal
Kumartuli Artisans Fight Rain, Clay And Labour Hurdles Ahead Of Pujas
Kol Gets 19% Surplus Rain This Month, Seasonal Excess 10% So Far, Says Met
BJP workers assaulted, robbed by armed gang in Kolkatas Tiljala
Rasam, Malabari biryani & Appam and Ishtu: The South's spice & tang leave Kolkata wanting more
How this street snack landed up at the chefs table
Arambag tourists video reassures worried kin
Last route with 2-door buses shifts to 1 door
Docs extract 6-inch plastic strip from 59-year-old womans arm
Basirhat couple back home after Nepal nightmare
Last resort: Kin seek cell location, write to China
Bangladeshi in cop net for kidney racket
Relieved to be back but worried about colleague, others stuck there
Cops, CID, jail start probe after equipment seizure in Aftab Ansari cell
Major Drug Bust at Howrah Station: 22.64 kg of Cannabis Seized, One Arrested
Kolkata, August 30: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a raid at Howrah Station on Sunday, leading to the arrest of an individual with 22.64 kilograms of cannabis. This operation is part of the central governments Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan aimed at combating drug trafficking, executed by Eastern Railway (ER). A senior official reported, Following ... Read more Major Drug Bust at Howrah Station: 22.64 kg of Cannabis Seized, One Arrested
Row over NRS patients wrong surgery claim
Campus vandalism: JU probe panel issues public notice seeking evidence
Woman nabbed with 50 grams of brown sugar near India-Nepal border
Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) Troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) apprehended a 48-year-old woman close to the India-Nepal border in Bihars Gaya district and seized 50 grams of suspected brown sugar from her on Sunday. Upon receipt of specific information from the Galgaliya Police Station in Bihar around 10 a.m., a joint operation was []
Nehru statue uprooted in Durgapur, Cong issues 24-hr ultimatum
KP summons Derek over Camac Street confrontation
If even 2% people think BJP is a replica of TMC, 90% voters will shift: RSS mag sounds caution
AI image row ends in gunfire: N Kol goon shoots bro-in-law at point-blank range
Jhargram student rape sparks protests, accused auto driver in cop net
PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat, Sukanta Majumdar Expresses Gratitude
Kolkata, August 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the legendary actor Uttam Kumar during the Mann Ki Baat program, prompting a heartfelt response from Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. He expressed that PM Modi deeply considers the sentiments of West Bengal. In a conversation with reporters, Majumdar stated, During the Mann Ki Baat program, the Prime ... Read more PM Modi Honors Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat, Sukanta Majumdar Expresses Gratitude
WBJEEB Eases Counseling Restrictions Amid Student and Teacher Protests
Kolkata, August 30: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) announced significant relaxations in counseling rules for B.Tech admissions on Sunday, following protests from students and teachers. Previously, WBJEEB had barred students who had already secured admission through the centralized counseling process from participating in the decentralized counseling system. The board clarified that B.Tech ... Read more WBJEEB Eases Counseling Restrictions Amid Student and Teacher Protests
Congress Condemns Destruction of Nehru Statue in Durgapur, Threatens Protest
Kolkata, August 30: The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) condemned the destruction of a statue of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Durgapur, located in the Paschim Bardhaman district, on Sunday. They demanded its reinstatement within 24 hours. The district Congress leadership accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of vandalizing the statue and discarding ... Read more Congress Condemns Destruction of Nehru Statue in Durgapur, Threatens Protest
CM Suvendu Adhikari Thanks PM Modi for Honoring Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat
Kolkata, August 30: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning the legendary Bengali actor, the late Uttam Kumar, in his Mann Ki Baat program. The Chief Minister stated that the Prime Ministers acknowledgment of Uttam Kumar is a matter of pride for the people of the state, ... Read more CM Suvendu Adhikari Thanks PM Modi for Honoring Uttam Kumar in Mann Ki Baat
At 70, this Kolkata woman works in homes to care for her visually impaired children
At this Kolkata woman works in homes to care for her visually impaired children
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Par panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases
A Parliamentary panel has suggested establishing dedicated benches or verticals for insolvency cases at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to expedite disposal of such matters as well as ensure that the tribunal gives equal attention for cases under the companies law. Apart from the principal bench and the New Delhi bench, NCLT has benches in Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Kochi, and Mumbai. The recommendations are part of a report prepared by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. The report on 'Review of Functioning of Tribunal System in the Country' was tabled in Parliament earlier this month. The panel said steadily expanding insolvency jurisdiction of the tribunal should not dilute its equally important responsibilities under the Companies Act, 2013, including matters relating to mergers and amalgamations, corporate governance, and protection of
Gunfire Erupts in Kolkata, One Injured as Police Hunt for Suspects
Kolkata, August 30: A shooting incident in the North Port area of Kolkata has caused widespread panic. One individual has been injured and was promptly taken to the hospital. Currently, his condition is reported as stable. Police officials reported that the incident occurred shortly after midnight. The injured man has been identified as Santosh Chaudhary, ... Read more Gunfire Erupts in Kolkata, One Injured as Police Hunt for Suspects
IndiGo pilot recites sher before Kolkata landing, gives passengers a poetic surprise
IndiGo pilot recites sher before Kolkata landing gives passengers a poetic surprise
Abhishek Banerjee Served Notice Over Scuffle During Billboard Removal
Kolkata Police Ask TMC Leader To Appear At Shakespeare Sarani Station As Probe Into Camac Street Clash Continues
Abhishek Banerjee summoned by Kolkata Police over Camac Street scuffle
Kolkata police served a notice on TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee regarding a recent scuffle. He has been asked to appear at the police station on Tuesday noon. Three FIRs were registered, naming Banerjee as an accused in two of them. Private guards and supporters clashed with officials over an unauthorized billboard removal. Fourteen individuals have been arrested as the investigation continues.
Land Acquisition Begins for Second Phase of CPRR Project
The CPRR, which allows travel at a speed of 120 kilometre per hour, will link the Chennai-Tiruchi national highway, Chennai-Bengaluru expressway, Chennai-Kolkata highway, Chennai-Tirupati national highway and the East Coast Road
Kolkata Launches Special Campaign to Combat Dengue Outbreak
Kolkata, August 30: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Metro Railway have initiated a special campaign aimed at eradicating dengue from the city. This joint effort commenced on Saturday in the Esplanade Metro Station area and will continue until September 3. KMC Administrator Smita Pandey and the Principal Chief Medical Officer (PCMO) of Metro Railway ... Read more Kolkata Launches Special Campaign to Combat Dengue Outbreak
Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Two-Month-Old Baby in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 30: A woman in West Bengal was arrested while attempting to sell her two-month-old baby. The incident was thwarted by vigilant personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The woman claimed the child was her own. The transaction was set to take place at a bus stand near the India-Nepal border in Bihar ... Read more Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Two-Month-Old Baby in West Bengal
JU whitewashes graffiti on campus after CM ultimatum
Basirhat home set to welcome back couple who cheated death
Abhishek Banerjee Summoned By Kolkata Police Over Illegal Billboards Row
The notice, delivered at Abhishek Banerjee's residence on Kalighat Road, directed him to appear at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station on September 1 at 12 noon.
Departed, not arrived: Hopes fade for 37 others from Bengal in Nepal
Biker killed in Thakurpukur accident
22 Salt Lake road stretches to undergo repairs, paver blocks to replace damaged top layer
City may receive sporadic showers on Mon, Tues: Met
Indian Football Team to Face Panama and Other Giants, Sunil Chhetri Expresses Mixed Emotions
Kolkata, August 30: The Indian senior mens football team is set to host a friendly match against Panama during the FIFA mens international match window. Following this encounter, the Indian team will also face Uruguay, Brazil, and New Zealand this year. Former captain Sunil Chhetri is thrilled about these matches but feels a tinge of ... Read more Indian Football Team to Face Panama and Other Giants, Sunil Chhetri Expresses Mixed Emotions
Turned into a tinderbox: Deadly fire at Kolkatas Florence Mansion
In the span of a week 18 people lost their lives in two hotel fires in West Bengal, one in Kolkata, another in Tarapith. The fires exposed the gaps in the States firefighting infrastructure, a lack of regulation, perpetuation of corruption, and societys divide between the haves and have-nots, reports Senjuti Sengupta
Litter fine, night parking fee, plastic ban from Sept 1
Kolkata Police Summons Abhishek Banerjee Over Illegal Hoarding Controversy
Kolkata, August 29: Kolkata Police have issued a summons to Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and MP from Diamond Harbour, regarding the removal of illegal hoardings. The notice was delivered to his residence on Kalighat Road on Saturday night, requiring him to appear at the Shakespeare Sarani police station ... Read more Kolkata Police Summons Abhishek Banerjee Over Illegal Hoarding Controversy
Auto driver held as RBU student jumps off to escape molestation
Trapped In Elevator, 9 Saved At Liluah Rly Stn
Kolkata Police Suspend Officers Over Extortion Allegations
Kolkata, August 29: In a significant move, the Kolkata Police have suspended two officers and removed a civic volunteer following allegations of extortion involving commercial vehicles in the South 24 Parganas district. The allegations surfaced after reports indicated that vehicles were being stopped in the Ghatakpukur Chowmatha area, where money was forcibly collected. An investigation ... Read more Kolkata Police Suspend Officers Over Extortion Allegations
Little-known general maintenance section tasked with removing graffiti
State to promote religious-heritage tourism along riverbank, link Babughat with Mayapur
Jadavpur University Removes Graffiti Amid Stunned Silence
FIR against Mamata Banerjee for 'violating' HC order
Kolkata Police have registered a suo motu FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) organisers. The FIR alleges violation of Calcutta High Court conditions for a TMCP foundation day event, including breaching barricades, jostling with police, and disrupting traffic. The court had set conditions for attendance and maintaining law and order.
Mamata Banerjee booked: FIR filed over TMCP event in Kolkata
Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the TMCP foundation day programme, alleging violations of conditions imposed by the Calcutta High Court. The case has sparked a fresh political controversy in the state.
Ex-mantris death painful, but corruption crackdown will go on: Suvendu
Bengal govt sets up RG Kar commission under Karnataka HC ex-CJ
BJP acts against neta for locking up Entally PS
Online licence renewals sans check turn residential bldgs into hotels
Gamer grandson, friend murder bizman in Malda after he rejects demand for cash
CM announces tourist lodge, Rs 5cr for Tarapith festival
Bengal: GRSE gets orders for two more hybrid ferries, Bailey Bridges
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) The West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (WBTDCL) placed an order with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd for the construction of two more hybrid dieselelectric ferries and two Bailey bridges on Saturday. GRSE is already building 13 hybrid ferries for the West Bengal government, which will replace the old, []
Bengal: Police suspend two police officers, remove civic volunteer over extortion charges
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) Kolkata Police have taken strict action against two police officers and a civic volunteer following allegations of extorting money from goods vehicles in South 24 Parganas district. There were allegations of forcibly collecting money by stopping vehicles in the Ghatakpukur Chowmatha area. The investigation revealed the involvement of a sergeant, a []
Owner asks TMC to vacate Camac Street office
Genrobotics signs MoU with Territorial Army for robotics research, training
Robotics company Genrobotics has signed a MoU with the Territorial Army (TA) to collaborate on robotics research, technology evaluation, training and capability development, the company said on Saturday. The MoU was signed at the recent KYTA & TA 2.0 Symposium in Kolkata and covers cooperation in hazardous environment robotics, disaster response and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), confined-space operations, critical infrastructure inspection, engineer support, AI-enabled inspection and remote sensing, and indigenous research and development. The partnership will also include technology demonstrations, user trials and specialist training, it said in a statement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on behalf of the Territorial Army by Maj Gen SS Patil, and on behalf of Genrobotics by its CEO and co-founder Vimal Govind M K. The signing took place alongside the TA 2.0 Symposium, where Vimal Govind also participated in panel discussions on leveraging ..
Territorial Army showcases defence tech, wider role at Kol Symposium
