Adani Group to invest over 1 trillion in West Bengal by 2035: Gautam Adani
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday announced that the conglomerate would invest more than Rs 1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation for a 2,000-bed hospital in the New Town area near Kolkata along with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Adani said the group would spend Rs 4,000 crore on the multi-speciality 'Adani Arogya Mandir', and the project would create 10,000 jobs. Adani Group investments in West Bengal will be in ports, logistics, power, roads and data centre, the industrialist added.
Gautam Adani, Bengal CM Adhikari lay foundation for 2,000-bed hospital in Kolkatas New Town
Gautam Adani, along with his wife and Adani Foundation chairperson Priti Adani and son and Adani Ports managing director Karan Adani, and the CM performed bhumi pujan for the Adani Arogya Mandir
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani to Meet West Bengal CM in Kolkata
Gautam Adani is set to meet West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata, discussing future investments and inaugurating a new hospital. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani to Meet West Bengal CM in Kolkata
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about his marriage to actress-politician Jaya Bachchan during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. He revealed that the couple's decision to tie the knot was made rather spontaneously, without either of them going through an elaborate process of seeking approval from their families. The conversation began when contestant Aheli Roy from Kolkata asked how he had managed to convince his mother-in-law and win over Jaya's family before their marriage. Responding to her question, Amitabh recalled that he and Jaya simply decided one day that they should get married. Humne unko kuch nahi kaha. Humne bas Jaya ji ko ek din bola ki shaadi kar leni chahiye. Toh unhone kaha, haan kar leni chahiye aur bas tay ho gaya. Humne kisi se bhi baat nahi ki. Shaadi tay hone ke baad Jaya ji gayi, apne mata-pita ko bataya hoga. Humein yeh bhi maloom nahi unhone kya bola hoga, lekin woh log maan gaye aur aa gaye. Phir thodi baatein hui aur agle din shaadi kar li, he said. (We didn't tell them anything. One day, I simply told Jaya ji that we should get married. She said yes, we should get married, and that was it. It was decided. We didn't speak to anyone. After the marriage was decided, Jaya ji must have gone and told her parents. We don't even know what she told them, but they agreed and came over. Then there was a little conversation, and we got married the next day) Amitabh went on to joke about how weddings today often involve extensive planning and preparations, saying he preferred the simplicity with which he and Jaya approached their marriage. Sach bolun toh aisa hi hona chahiye, hai na? Kaun uss jhamela mein jaaye ki yeh taarikh hogi, yeh kapde pehnenge, idhar jaayenge, udhar jaayenge, yeh sab karenge, band-vand bajega. Iska kuch faayda nahi. Humne maan liya ki woh humari patni hain. Isse bada mann kuch nahi, he said. (Honestly, this is how it should be, isn't it? Who wants to get into all that hassle of deciding a date, choosing clothes, going here and there, making all these arrangements, having the band play and everything? What is the point of all that? We simply accepted that she was my wife. There was nothing greater than that for me) For the uninitiated, Amitabh and Jaya got married on June 3, 1973. Their relationship had blossomed after working together in films. Their decision to marry came soon after the success of Zanjeer, with the couple having planned a trip to London with friends. Amitabh later recalled that his father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, told him that if he wanted to travel with Jaya, they should get married first. Jaya later revealed that the couple had originally planned to marry in October but moved the wedding forward. The wedding took place just days before their planned London trip. The two have also worked together in films including Zanjeer, Abhimaan, Chupke Chupke, Mili and Sholay. Their marriage followed the success of Zanjeer, which marked an important phase in both their professional and personal lives. The couple went on to build a family together and are parents to daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda and son Abhishek Bachchan.
Eastern Railway Enhances Safety at Level Crossings in West Bengal
Eastern Railway introduces advanced safety systems at level crossings in Kolkata following a tragic accident that claimed five lives. Eastern Railway Enhances Safety at Level Crossings in West Bengal
Kolkata High Court Seeks Report from Election Commission on Envelope Symbol Allocation
The Kolkata High Court has requested a report from the Election Commission regarding the allocation of the Envelope symbol to Ritabrata Banerjees faction. Kolkata High Court Seeks Report from Election Commission on Envelope Symbol Allocation
Suvendu cabinet clears hiring for 1.5 lakh govt posts
Jammu Police arrest fugitive after seven-month manhunt
Jammu, Sep 23: Jammu Police have arrested Karanjeet alias Gugga, a wanted criminal who had escaped from the Juvenile Home at R.S. Pura in February this year, after a nearly seven-month-long manhunt, SSP Jammu said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, the SSP said Karanjeet was among three inmates who escaped from the juvenile home following an incident in February. The other two, both Pakistani nationals, were later arrested in Ambala with the assistance of Punjab and Haryana Police. Following the escape, the investigation was handed over to the DSP SOG and a Special Investigation Team headed by the SP Operations was constituted to trace those involved. Eight people were arrested in that case. The investigation continued and at the same time we were trying to arrest Karanjeet alias Gugga, the SSP said. He said Karanjeet was involved in around 12 to 13 FIRs and police tracked his movements by developing information about his associates and gang links. Police teams followed leads in several locations, including Gorakhpur, Kolkata, Delhi and Maharashtra, but he managed to evade arrest. The SSP said police recently received information that Karanjeet was staying with some associates in Chandigarh. A team raided the suspected location but did not find him there. During the follow-up investigation, police learnt that he was staying at a hotel in Delhi. An SOG team subsequently travelled to Delhi and arrested him, the SSP said. He said the arrest was significant for the ongoing investigation into the juvenile home incident, as police had identified additional persons linked to the case. The SSP said Karanjeets interrogation would help establish missing links in the investigation, including how weapons and mobile phones reached the juvenile home. Police had earlier arrested the person who allegedly supplied the weapons, while further investigation is underway to establish the complete chain, he said. The SSP said Karanjeet had been moving between different locations to evade arrest, with police following leads across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Delhi. On security arrangements at the juvenile home, the SSP said the police had taken up the matter with the concerned department and another location had also been identified for housing inmates. He said further details would emerge as the interrogation of Karanjeet progresses.
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Bengal: SER surpasses 100 million tonnes in less than six months of FY27
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) South Eastern Railway (SER) has already loaded over 100 million tonnes of freight in less than the first six months of FY27. SER loaded 210.10 million tonnes of freight in 202526, earning Rs 18,324.4 crore. However, it fell short of its target of 218 million tonnes. It was ranked third among the 17 freight-carrying zones after East Coast Railway, which carried 286.26 million tonnes, and South East Central Railway, which loaded 261.25 million tonnes. SER has maintained a strong performance in freight loading during 202627, achieving the significant milestone of 100 million tonnes on September 20. It reached this goal nine days ahead of last year. Till September 20, in 202425, SER had carried 94.94 million tonnes. The year-on-year growth is 5.42 per cent, an official said. The positive momentum has continued thereafter, he noted. On September 22, 2026, SERs cumulative freight loading stood at 101.33 million tonnes against 96.05 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year. While the Railway Board has not set any targets for the zones yet, SER expects to retain its position on the list. Its closest contender for third position was East Central Railway with a loading figure of 203.42 million tonnes. The major commodities that contributed significantly to this year's growth are coal (cumulative loading up by 6.41 per cent), alumina (cumulative loading up by 15.98 per cent), and iron ore (cumulative loading up by 7.55 per cent). The Chakradharpur Division has been a major contributor, recording 75.89 million tonnes against 70.97 million tonnes in the previous fiscal. This was a growth of 6.94 per cent. Kharagpur Division contributed 12.48 million tonnes, up from 12.06 million tonnes. This was a growth of 3.44 per cent, the official said. SER is upbeat about the early achievement of the 100 million tonnes milestone, along with sustained growth in key commodities, and believes it will perform much better than the previous year. This reflects South Eastern Railway's strong and consistent freight performance during the current financial year. In the first three months of 202627, SER loaded 53.06 million tonnes of originating freight, registering growth of 1.51 per cent compared with the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Finished steel loading contributed the highest growth of 18.22 per cent. Iron ore loading also increased by 3.70 per cent. Coal loading from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd recorded a significant 17.6 per cent increase, averaging 18 rakes per day. In the first three months, originating freight revenue reached Rs 4,539 crore, surpassing the corresponding period of the previous year by 1.10 per cent. Coal traffic generated Rs 1,426 crore, up 1.2 per cent from the previous year. Finished steel generated Rs 810 crore, up by 13.19 per cent. Loading of POL earned Rs 52 crore, registering the highest growth of 26.39 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Fertiliser loading also contributed Rs 25 crore, reflecting a 3.15 per cent growth.
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A shocking incident occurred in broad daylight at the Downtown Mall in Newtown. Amid a dispute over a romantic relationship, a university student launched a frenzied attack on two of his classmates using a sharp knife. Both students were left bloodied, with one reported to be in critical condition. Panic ensued in the mall following the incident. The Techno City police have taken the accused student into custody.According to the police and eyewitnesses, the victims are Manu Mandal and Ishan Paik, and the accused is Saurik Pal. All three are students at a private university in New Town.
October salary, enhanced DA to be paid in advance to Bengal govt employees ahead of festive season
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government will be paying the October salary in advance to the state government employees along with the enhanced dearness allowance (DA) to them amid the forthcoming festive season starting with the Durga Puja next month. According to a notification issued by the State Finance department on Wednesday, the October salary along with the enhanced dearness allowance will be credited to the salary accounts of the government employees on October 15, that is a day before the beginning of the Durga Puja with Maha Shashthi on October 16. Incidentally, the polling for election for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated following the resignation of the former Trinamool Congress MP and the actress-turned-politician Koel Mallick in July this year will also be conducted on October 16. As per the notification issued by the State Finance department on Wednesday, the pension amount for the retired state government employees will also be credited to their accounts on October 15. The notification states that in addition to government salaries, salaries of grant-in-aid sectors, wages, remuneration, honorariums and stipends of various contractual employees will also be paid on October 15. State government employees usually get their salaries at the end of the month or at the beginning of the next month. As per an earlier memo issued by the state government, the dates for payment of salaries and pensions were fixed on a monthly basis. However, in the current guidelines, the state government has decided to pay this special advance salary only for the month of October 2026. In the notification issued on Wednesday, signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the state Finance department, PK Mishra, special instructions have been given to the officials to make the work of the treasuries in the matter smooth. In the notification, it has also been claimed that the bills should be submitted in advance so that the money reaches everyone's account on the specified day of October 15. The notification, in addition, had directed that the drawing and disbursing officers (DDOs) and the deposit account administrators to submit bills or advice to the Treasury in advance and give mandate to the treasuries accordingly to avoid problems in distributing the advance salary money within the specified date.
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Bengal: ER installs modern safety system after death incident
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) The level crossing gate in West Bengal, where an accident claimed five lives earlier this year, was made safer by Eastern Railway (ER) on Wednesday through the commissioning of the Non-Interlocked Level Crossing (NILC) Auto PN (Private Number) System. The system was also installed at two other level crossing gates between the Karnasubarna and Khagraghat Road stations in the presence of ER General Manager Gitika Pandey. On the morning of July 17 this year, the gateman at one of the upgraded level crossings failed to shut it down in time, allowing a school pool car to enter the path of a train. Four children, who were travelling in the car, were killed. A cyclist also died in the accident. Several other children and the pool car driver suffered serious injuries. Since then, the Ministry of Railways has urged ER to take remedial measures. During the day, Pandey reviewed the prescribed operating procedures at one of the level crossing gates and interacted with the gateman to assess his knowledge of safety rules, gate-working procedures, emergency response protocols, and maintenance of essential equipment. She emphasised strict adherence to laid-down safety procedures and alertness while performing safety-critical duties. She also inspected the interlocking panel at Karnasubarna station and interacted with the station master on duty. She reviewed the signalling panel's functioning, operational procedures, and safety provisions governing train operations. The newly commissioned NILC Auto PN System enables the station master to monitor the level crossing gate status in real time. It facilitates structured PN-based communication with the gateman in accordance with prescribed operating procedures. Under this system, the station manager can ensure that the level crossing is shut before giving a train clearance to pass, instead of relying solely on the gatemans word. The system incorporates several technology-based safety features, including verification of boom and lever locking, RKT-based physical authentication, LiDAR-based train approach and departure detection, real-time status indication, and an authenticated train-cancellation procedure, an official said. Importantly, the system functions as an additional safety aid and supplements the prescribed operating procedures, communication protocols, and physical verification carried out by railway operating staff. It is intended to improve situational awareness, strengthen communication between the station master and gateman, and reduce the possibility of procedural lapses during train operations, he added. The commissioning of the NILC Auto PN System at the three level crossing gates between Karnasubarna and Khagraghat Road marks another important step in ERs ongoing programme of technology-driven safety enhancement and modernisation of level crossing operations. The system will gradually be introduced at other non-interlocked level crossing gates, the official added.
Ahead of Dussehra, Centre despatches onion to West Bengal to cool prices
The Kanda Express carrying onions from the PSF buffer stock is scheduled to reach Kolkata on September 24, the department said.
TMC-BJP Clash in Kolkata Leads to Arrests Amid Tensions Over Party Office Control
Two individuals were arrested in Kolkata following a violent clash between TMC and BJP workers over control of a party office. TMC-BJP Clash in Kolkata Leads to Arrests Amid Tensions Over Party Office Control
BJP Leader Defends Party Amid Violence, Calls for Democratic Respect
BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari addresses violence in Kolkata, asserting the partys commitment to democracy and rule of law. BJP Leader Defends Party Amid Violence, Calls for Democratic Respect
Gyanesh Kumar must quit, reform ECI: CPI(M)
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) The politburo of the CPI(M) on Wednesday issued a statement claiming that following explosive revelations by a media house surrounding the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, not just the exercise but the integrity of the Election Commission of India (ECI) had come under serious question. The statement further observed that the ECI needed reforms, considering the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar had no moral right to continue in office. The disclosures have only strengthened suspicions and concerns that the CPI(M), other opposition parties and civil society organisations have all along raised since the SIR process was initiated. Reports indicate that two out of the three Election Commissioners recorded objections to several decisions relating to electoral-roll revision and the SIR process. According to the law, all three Election Commissioners are equal, and any difference should be settled by majority or unanimity. The CEC did not follow this rule but imposed his views without caring for the objections raised by his colleagues. Significantly, these differences concern fundamental questions about how voters are being added or removed from the rolls and how the SIR is being implemented, the statement read. Quoting the media report, the CPI(M) politburo claimed that the CEC had falsely maintained that the SIR process was transparent and decentralised. It is now clear that over the past few months the entire system has been centralised to the extent that it obscures who is actually taking decisions. The Supreme Court has also flagged the over-reliance on technology and the mechanical issuance of notices, the statement added. The CPI(M) leadership said the issues raised by the two Election Commissioners went beyond the SIR process, touching on institutional integrity, the democratic functioning of the ECI, transparency in the electoral process, over-centralisation, and the protection of universal adult franchise. The credibility of the Election Commission as an unbiased institution is at stake. People have lost confidence in a compromised Election Commission, for which CEC Gyanesh Kumar should be held accountable. He cannot continue in office any longer, the politburo stated. Besides demanding an immediate halt to the SIR process, the CPI(M) politburo said it should restore the integrity and democratic functioning of the ECI. Transparency in the appointment of Election Commissioners has to be ensured by scrapping the concerned legislation and enacting a new one by accepting the Supreme Court guidelines for a selection committee composed of the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Chief Justice of India, the statement read.
Mamata Banerjee demands arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar be impeached and arrested immediately, alleging that he conducted assembly polls in several states after deleting names of genuine voters through the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise. Banerjee went live on Facebook in the afternoon and demanded the CEC's arrest. Referring to reported differences within the top brass of the Election Commission of India (ECI), she claimed the ill-deeds of the CEC had now been exposed. According to her, by resorting to electronic voting machine (EVM) hijacking, voter list manipulation, and administrative interference, the CEC helped the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win assembly elections in several states, including West Bengal earlier this year. Now, I demand that fresh voting should be conducted according to the old voter lists. Gyanesh Kumar has been exposed, Banerjee said in her social media message. She further alleged that the CEC first helped the BJP grab power at the Centre in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and later win assembly elections in several states. The current CEC was solely responsible for bringing back the BJP to power in 2024. He is not fit for this chair. He is solely responsible for the ultimate dictatorship that the BJP is running. Gyanesh Kumar has misused the police and central forces in elections after election. As long as he is in the chair, the movement against him will continue. Even though an impeachment was brought against him, the Speaker did not allow it to be presented in the Lok Sabha. He should not be just impeached. He should be arrested also, Banerjee said. She also launched a scathing attack against the current BJP-ruled state government in West Bengal. In the last four months, around 65 people have been killed. The state police are operating as an extended arm of the BJP. But I want to caution the police. The BJP will not be in power forever. But they will have to stay in the state with their families, the former Chief Minister said.
Bengal: Two arrested after Trinamool-BJP clash in Kolkata
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) The Purba Jadavpur police on Wednesday arrested two people in connection with a clash between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers over the occupation of a party office in Kolkata's Mukundapur area. Police have identified the arrested persons as Srideep Das and Pritam Pandey. However, the party is yet to confirm whether they are affiliated with Trinamool. Tensions flared between Trinamool and BJP workers on Tuesday night over the occupation of the party office. The situation escalated during a programme by local Trinamool workers demanding that the office be vacated. A quarrel soon turned into a scuffle, forcing police to intervene and bring the situation under control. Several people were injured in the incident. Former IPS officer and ex-Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir was left bleeding in the clash and was also accused of assault. A written complaint was filed with Purba Jadavpur police station, after which the investigation began. Police are examining video footage and eyewitness statements. Police arrested Das and Pandey during the investigation, though details of the specific allegations or evidence against them are yet to be confirmed. Questions have also been raised about their political identity. A police officer said more people may be involved. Efforts are being made to identify them. The role of the remaining accused is being verified by examining the video footage. If specific evidence is found, more arrests may follow, the officer stated. Political pressure has already mounted over the clash, which centres on allegations of occupying a party office and the injuries sustained during the violence.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the five-time world champions take their friendly against India next week very seriously.
Congress Seeks Bail for Milan Pradhan Ahead of Nandigram By-Election
The Congress party has filed a petition in Kolkata High Court for Milan Pradhans bail as he prepares for the Nandigram by-election. Congress Seeks Bail for Milan Pradhan Ahead of Nandigram By-Election
Dropping Samson In England Gave Me A Sleepless Night, Reveals Head Coach Gambhir
T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that leaving out Sanju Samson for teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the T20I series in England left him awake all night, adding that it was the toughest decision he had to make in his coaching tenure in the shortest format. India had to drop Samson, the Player of the Tournament in this years T20 World Cup triumph, after the first T20I of the five-match series in England in July, which the visitors lost. He was replaced by Sooryavanshi, who made his T20I debut in Manchester. Samson returned to the playing eleven at the expense of Sooryavanshi in the 3-0 series win over Afghanistan, including hitting consecutive fifties. In two years of my journey, that was the only night I could not sleep and I told this to Sanju because I knew that it was probably the toughest decision in my coaching tenure in a T20 format because someone who was player of the tournament, and then you have to leave him out after three or four games. And the reason was probably Vaibhav was in that kind of form as well, and we had to win the series. Because ultimately you are there and when you are playing for India, or when you are coaching India, you want to win each and every series possible. I had a very, very honest conversation with him and I told him that that is one of the reasons why, because Vaibhav was in that kind of form, and we needed someone to score runs at the top, we needed that little bit of a platform at the top as well. And he was fine with it. And that's a conversation which me and Sanju had, and he took it in good spirits, said Gambhir to JioStar ahead of the start of India's home season via three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies. At the same time, Gambhir clarified that young players like Sooryavanshi must bide their time to get into playing eleven. I know, it is (tough). But then, I made him understand that I know you're in good form, but sometimes with the players who have done well for a long time, you will have to wait for your opportunity. There's one more thing - social media or outside noise doesn't decide the playing eleven. Playing eleven who, in that dressing room, or who the coach and captain feel can win us the match, or what is the best playing eleven, and who have done well for such a long time because if Vaibhav plays today, then it's going to be a tough conversation between me and whoever we leave out, whether it's Abhishek or Sanju. So we can't suddenly ignore that a combination that has created such an impact over the last one and a half or two years, that after three or four failures we drop them and play a young player who is very talented, who is also in very good form. So sometimes you will have to wait for your opportunity and we still want to create that security in that dressing room. Because it is very easy for me to take popular decisions, but it is probably the toughest thing for me to take the right decisions and we've taken the right decision of continuing with Sanju and Abhishek, he explained. Gambhir further praised T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer for his selflessness as a leader. The duo worked closely as captain-mentor in the successful IPL 2024 campaign for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Look, my first experience with Shreyas was when I actually went to KKR in 2024. Obviously, he was captaining there and the best thing I liked about Shreyas was that he was actually, at times, willing to leave his position as well at number four. He was so flexible that he was okay if someone goes ahead of him and it happens very rarely that a captain, who is probably your main batter as well, sacrifices his position for the team's cause, whether for someone else for impact or from a left-hand, right-hand combination point of view, he is willing to sacrifice his position. That is when I realized that the first and foremost quality of a good leader - I'm not going to talk about captaincy - is how selfless you are and Shreyas has that quality. That probably was the massive tick that Shreyas can carry for the rest of his journey as a captain. Because you can be hardworking, you can be disciplined, you can be fit, you can be the number one batter. But if you are not selfless, then all those other things stand for nothing. But Shreyas, I think he's got all the other things, and on top of that, he's got that selflessness as well, he added. That is when I realized that the first and foremost quality of a good leader - I'm not going to talk about captaincy - is how selfless you are and Shreyas has that quality. That probably was the massive tick that Shreyas can carry for the rest of his journey as a captain. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories It didn't take these guys 17 years to win the second World Cup. It took these guys only 17 months to win the third World Cup. Suddenly one bad series or three bad games here and there does not make them a bad player or does not make us a bad side. So it was very important for us to have that continuity. Article Source: IANS
Does This Video Show a 136-Year-Old Mosque Being Demolished in Kolkata? No!
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Grade A mall vacancy across the top 7 cities fell to 5% in H1 2026
Grade A mall vacancy across the top seven cities in India dropped to the lowest levels in five years. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Delhi-NCR recorded significant leasing activity, particularly in fashion and entertainment sectors. Kolkata had the lowest vacancy rate, indicating nearly full occupancy for Grade A malls. Tier-2 cities are increasingly expanding their retail landscapes, attracting organized brands and consumers.
Entire Nation Hopes That Legends Virat, Rohit Win 2027 ODI WC For India: Rinku Singh
ODI World Cup: Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has expressed hope that veteran stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup and help India lift the coveted trophy. At the same time, Rinku mentioned that he wants to break the perception of being a single-format player by earning a Test cap. Rinku, who has played two ODIs and 48 T20Is so far, was a member of India's victorious 2026 T20 World Cup campaign on home soil earlier this year. They are legends, both Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya. Not just me, but the entire nation hopes that they play in the World Cup and are part of the team that goes on to win it. It would be a huge moment for the whole country, as who knows, it could be their last World Cup. So, it would be huge if they can win it for India. It would be huge for them as well, because we havent won the World Cup in a long time. We last won it in 2011. So, we hope both of them are with the team, and that they lift that trophy, Rinku said to JioStar. While he gained instant global fame after hitting five consecutive sixes in an over during an IPL 2023 match for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Rinku stated that his primary career goal is to get more World Cup wins. Right now, people know me for hitting those five sixes in one over. Whats on my mind right now is that I want to win the World Cup for Team India, being part of the team, contributing with the bat and helping India win the World Cup. I want people to know me more for that, rather than just the five sixes. Having established himself as a reliable finisher in T20s, though he was omitted from Indias squads after the tour of Zimbabwe in July, Rinku rejected the tag of being purely a white-ball specialist and pointed to his solid record in domestic red-ball cricket. Theres a bit of that perception that Im just a one-format player. But you can look at my average in domestic cricket, whether its in one-dayers or four-day matches. I have a dream of playing Test cricket for India as well. So, people shouldnt view me as a single-format player. I can play all three formats, and I do play all three formats in domestic cricket. But for India, I play only one format at the moment. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. So, Im learning the ropes of captaincy, a bit from Ajju bhai (Ajinkya Rahane) at KKR and from many others. I played a lot with Surya bhai, so I kept observing him in the Indian team for two years and watching how he leads. Im working on my leadership skills, and hopefully, something good is in store for me in captaincy. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Whenever I do something good, I think back to where I was and how far I have come from there. Its all Gods blessing. So, I keep looking back at how far I have come, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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ED searches against entities involved in IBC process for Kolkata company
About 16-17 premises in Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru linked to McNally Bharat Engineering Company and related entities are being covered
Gold and silver prices today, 23 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
TMC, BJP workers clash in southeast Kolkata over control of local party office, many injured
Clashes occurred between supporters of TMC and BJP in Mukundapur over a party office dispute. TMC alleged violence against their members by BJP workers during a rally for control of the office. Police intervened to disperse the crowd using baton charges after the situation escalated. Both parties accused each other of provoking violence and maintaining harassment in the area.
Petrol and diesel prices were unchanged across major cities on September 23. Check city-wise fuel rates as Brent crude traded at $99.20 and WTI crude at $90.23 a barrel.
Hows this for a chair? Botanic Gardens invites visitors to sit on giant water lily leaves
RSS grows from 5,000 to 10,000 shakhas in Bengal since May, to get new office in New Town
South Eastern Railway Launches Life-Saving Skills Training for Employees
South Eastern Railway initiates training program to equip employees with life-saving CPR and BLS skills in Kolkata. South Eastern Railway Launches Life-Saving Skills Training for Employees
600/sqft a day for LED Durga Puja ads
No Ferris wheel sans KMC nod at Durga Puja grounds
From Rashmoni palace to Anushilan Samiti: KP museum to trace Durga Pujas evolution
Deep depression heads to coast, Kol may get rain for next 3 days
Butter vanishes from shelves ahead of Durga Puja season
Durga Puja organisers take cover to minimise rain damage
Police file FIR for sales of aquatic animals at Galiff Street Sunday market
Man offers Calcutta High Court jobs with fake judge signatures
Free School Street fire: Law firm gets safety list
3 passengers assault app cab driver over Rs 700 fare
Penalty waiver, 10% property tax rebate likely in Howrah
Kolkata Police buys detectors worth Rs 4 crore to track trackers
Old cybercrime tricks return to haunt Kolkata ahead of Durga Puja
Rani Shiromani temple in W Midnapore to get into Bengals heritage tourism map
Undertrial dies in judicial custody
Over Rs 90 lakh recovered from 2 passengers at Howrah Station
Bldgs, labs & hostels cry for repairs, JU writes to higher edu dept
Covid fin irregularity: Plaints to be filed against 64 govt health units
Ex-MLA Humayun injured in TMC-BJP clash in S Kolkata
Fire guts Batasia police outpost, tourists unaffected
Sittong homestay sealed after honeymoon fire incident
Salboni BDO vehicle intercepted, influencer held
Gurung writes to CM for probe into 280 water projects by GTA
Ensure less politics, propagation of national interests on college campuses: BJP to governing bodies
Four arrested as Bhangar remains tense after clashes
Bengal wont tolerate any wildlife crime: CM on World Rhino Day
Army jawan arrested for helping Bdeshi duo cross into India illegally
Fresh FIR against TMC strongman Naskar, police lens on promoters
