Argentina football icon Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata for the highly-anticipated 'GOAT Tour' of India on Saturday at 2:30 AM. The 2022 FIFA World Cup-winner is all set to participate in different activities in Kolkata and will leave for Hyderabad on the same day, in the first leg of the three-day tour. A giant 70ft statue of Messi is set to be unveiled at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, in an outstanding tribute to the 38-year-old. Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, legendary Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and superstar actor Shah Rukh Khan are also set to be present at the event in Kolkata.


Messi in India: Fans throw bottles, chairs after blink and miss Messi event

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake originating near Ghorashal, Bangladesh caused strong tremors felt across Kolkata and adjoining districts on the morning of November 21, 2025. The seismic event lasted about 20-30 seconds, sparking panic but resulting in no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake follows recent moderate tremors in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh

Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata Pays Homage to the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings | WION Pulse

Kolkata: Following the recent uproar over the content of a film on the Great Calcutta Killings, a south Kolkata puja pandal is set to spread the message of amity and harmony this year. The puja of Samaj Sebi Sangha at Lake View Road was born in 1946 with a mission to maintain peace and harmony, which was torn apart by communal riots that killed many people.

Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata Pays Homage to the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings

India lights up with colour, devotion, and dance as Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations take centre stage. From spectacular pandals and idol immersions to Garba nights that honour feminine divinity, we bring you the sights and sounds of one of India’s grandest festive seasons.


India: Kolkata celebrates 'Maha Panchami' with festive fervour

At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said on Wednesday.
Most of the rain, as much as 251.6 mm in 24 hours, fell during the early hours of Tuesday and was the heaviest witnessed in the city since 1988, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata

Kolkata floods: IMD predicts more showers for the next 7 days

India: Heaviest rainfall in Kolkata in 4 decades, IMD says over 250 mm rain fell in 24 hours 

Kolkata Floods: Record Rainfall Batters Kolkata Days Before Durga Puja

At least eight people have died of electrocution in Kolkata in the aftermath of intense overnight rainfall. This is the third heaviest that Kolkata has ever received. This comes as the city gears up for the durga puja festival celebrations.

Kolkata Floods: Record Rainfall Batters Kolkata Days Before Durga Puja 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kolkata and several coastal states due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions.

Deadly flood batters Kolkata: CM blames 'dredging'

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Kolkata and several coastal states due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions.


Deadly floods paralyze Kolkata: Mayor reviews rain situation

Kolkata Rain: Seven people have died in Kolkata and surrounding areas after overnight heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging across the city.

Kolkata Rain: Heavy Rain in Kolkata Leaves 7 Dead, City Paralyzed 

Kolkata: Overnight, very heavy rain disrupted life across Kolkata and surrounding areas on Tuesday, leaving several neighborhoods submerged under knee-deep water and bringing traffic to a standstill. Many homes and residential complexes were flooded as streets remained underwater following the downpour that began past midnight.


Breaking: Kolkata: Torrential Rain Paralyzes Kolkata Roads, Metro & Train Services Affected

An Indian Institute of Management Calcutta student was allegedly raped by a fellow student inside the boys' hostel of the business school, the police said on Saturday. The accused has been arrested by the Haridevpur Police Station. 

IIM-Calcutta student raped inside boys' hostel | What police said

Persistent warm temperature Air India Tokyo Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata

'Persistent warm temperature': Air India Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata

The first-year student of South Calcutta Law College was allegedly gang-raped on June 25 inside the campus of the college, by Manojit Mishra, an alumnus of the college.

'If she hadn't gone there...': Trinamool leader's remarks on Kolkata rape case spark controversy - Here's what he said

India News | Bangladesh: India-Bangladesh ties have nosedived since the interim Yunus government took charge last year. The Yunus government has largely taken an anti-India stance, reaching out to Islamabad and Beijing.

India restricts Bangladesh garment imports to Kolkata, Mumbai seaports, curbs Northeast land ports

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India News | At least 14 people were killed in a fire in central Kolkata’s Burrabazar area, police said on Tuesday. Rescue operations underway

At least 14 killed in Kolkata hotel fire, rescue operations underway; SIT formed to probe

India news | Trending: According to the police, the locals alerted them of two women who were allegedly attempting to dump the body into the river near Kumartuli Ghat in North Kolkata on Tuesday morning.

Shocking! Mother, daughter caught disposing of body into Hooghly River in Kolkata

India news: The agency is likely to file the appeal against the Sealdah court order as soon as possible with detailed arguments in favour of capital punishment, the officials said.

Kolkata rape and murder case: CBI seeks death penalty for Sanjay Roy in High Court

West Bengal's Sealdah court pronounced life imprisonment to convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case on Monday. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata Rape & Murder Case: Kolkata court sentences Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment

The Royal Kolkata Turf Club in India's Kolkata city hosted the 54th edition of the Statesman Vintage Car Rally over the weekend, and there were some delightful vintage models on show, some of them dating back to the 1930s. Take a look at these visuals. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata | 54th Statesman vintage and classic car rally: Vintage car magic over a 25-km rally course

RG Kar case verdict: Life imprisonment for convict Sanjay Roy

A woman's body was discovered on hospital grounds in Kolkata, leading to a significant legal case with Roy's conviction by Judge Anirban Das in January

India | RG Kar rape-murder case: Court to pronounce quantum of sentence today

India news: The rape-murder incident, which happened in August 2024, sparked massive outrage across the country, with the High Court of West Bengal state transferring the matter to the CBI.

Rape-murder, protests and arrest: Here's how RG Kar Medical College victim finally got justice

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