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India vs England T20 series 2025: Schedule, squads, venue and everything you need to know

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated India vs England series kicks off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, January 22, marking the beginning of a five-match T20I contest between two evenly matched sides. This white-ball series, which also includes three ODIs, serves as a crucial preparatory ground for both teams…

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England announce playing XI for first T20I vs India at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI: England on Tuesday named a strong playing XI for T20I series opener against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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RG Kar Rape and Murder Case: West Bengal Govt moves Calcutta HC seeking capital punishment for convict

A Kolkata court convicted prime accused Sanjay Roy and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape-murder case. The court held that the case could not be classified as the 'rarest of rare' category. Read further on Dynamite News:

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1st T20I: India eye fresh start against England with focus on Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: When the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 team plays an evenly matched England in a five-match series beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday, fans will be closely watching fit-again pacer Mohammed Shami's return as they try to make up for the recent Test disasters that have caused a great deal…

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India aim to counter England with flexibility in the middle-order

KOLKATA: 'Flexibility' seems to be the key word for India in the T20I set-up, according to new vice-captain Axar Patel. The spin-bowling allrounder, who himself has been used as a floater in the batting order, said except the opening duo, all the batters have been asked to stay ready to…

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Watch: England gear up for first T20I against India at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI: With India and England scheduled to play the first T20I of the white-ball series on Wednesday, the Jos Buttler-led side had their first practice session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday.

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National Commission for Women welcomes RG Kar verdict

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday welcomed the judgment delivered by the Sealdah Court in Kolkata Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Rape And Murder: "This punishment is not enough"; Says junior doctors

Junior doctors held a protest outside the Sealdah Court on Monday demanding stricter punishment for the convict Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape-murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man sentenced to life for rape and murder of Kolkata doctor that sparked nationwide protests

Sanjay Roy, 33, plans to appeal the judgment in a higher court

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Police volunteer found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case

Female doctor’s bloodied body was found in a classroom at a state-run college and hospital in Kolkata last August.

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Kolkata police volunteer convicted in junior doctor rape and murder case

Father of victim breaks down as convict claims he is being framed

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Kolkata Rape and Murder Case: Sanjay Roy convicted for rape-murder of junior doctor

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where CBI court held accused Sanjay Roy guilty in RG Kar Medical Rape and Murder case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees across India celebrate Makar Sankranti with faith, fervor

From Kolkata's Babughat to Varanasi's Ganga ghats and Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri devotees braved the chilly weather to take holy dips and offer prayers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's T20I squad for England series: Former India cricketer questions Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal's omissions

NEW DELHI: India's 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22 in Kolkata, was announced on Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with spin bowler Axar Patel serving as his deputy.

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'India need Mohammed Shami fit, playing and in form': Aakash Chopra as pacer returns to squad for England T20Is

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made a much-anticipated return to India's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against England, beginning January 22 in Kolkata. Shami, 34, last played a T20I in November 2022 and has been sidelined due to a heel surgery that kept him out of…

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India's team for T20Is against England set to be picked on Saturday, Champions Trophy squad to be named later

MUMBAI: There are not likely to be many surprises when the national selection committee, led by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar, meets at the BCCI headquarters at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday to pick the Indian team for the five-match T20I home series against England, which is scheduled to…

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KL Rahul set to be rested for England white-ball series

MUMBAI: India batter KL Rahul is set to be rested from the eight-match white-ball series against England at home, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs, which will kick off from January 22 with the first T20I in Kolkata, TOI has learnt.

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TV Today Network likely to close radio business within 6 months

The TV Today Network has decided to shut its radio business. The decision was reportedly taken at a board meeting on Thursday. The network has three radio stations in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata under the frequency of 104.8 FM.

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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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