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The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

At least 14 killed after fire tears through Kolkata hotel building, Indian police say

Building fires are common in India, where constructors and residents often flout safety codes.

Euronews

Two children among 15 dead as guests jump from windows to escape fire at six-storey hotel in India

Police say most victims died of suffocation, while at least one man died trying to jump from the Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata

The Independent UK

Fire tears through hotel in Kolkata, killing at least 14 people

Police say a fire tore through a hotel in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14 people

The Independent UK

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'Give Us Back Our Jobs!' West Bengal Teachers on Streets Amid SSC Scam Protests

Unemployed teachers, alleging job losses due to state government corruption, are protesting outside Kolkata’s SSC Bhavan. Read more at Dynamite News.

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West Bengal: Death toll mounts 8 in Pathar Pratima gas cylinder blast

Sutapa Jana had almost 75 per cent burn injuries and she died at the SSKM Hospital in Kolkata this morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India has 564 inmates on death row, highest in over two decades

Following the uproar and the widespread protests after the August 2024 rape and murder of a medical professional in Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital, there were demands for death penalty for the accused. The state government passed the Aparajita Woman and Child [West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment] Bill 2024 [awaiting presidential…

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IPL 2025 Live Updates: KKR sets challenging target for RCB

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where KKR has set a challenging target of 175 runs for RCB. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IPL 2025 Live Updates: RCB wins toss & decides to bowl first against KKR

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where RCB skipper Rajat Patidar won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opener of IPL 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IPL live stream 2025: how to watch Indian Premier League cricket online from anywhere, teams, schedule, CSK vs PBKS

All the ways to watch IPL 2024 live streams online and from anywhere as the world's best T20 players travel to India for the Indian Premier League.

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IPL 2025 live stream: How to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Indian Premier League

How to watch the IPL 2025 opening match as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders get the 18th IPL season underway — includes live streams from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch IPL 2025: live stream Indian Premier League cricket online, fixtures

Watch IPL live streams 2025 for the 18th season of the Indian Premier League from anywhere in the world – including free options, U.S. and U.K. coverage of every game.

Tom’s Guide

Bumrah among the stars missing the start of the Indian Premier League's 18th season

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are among the stars set to miss the opening action when the Indian Premier League returns for its 18th season

The Independent UK

All to know about the IPL 2025: Captains, schedule, prize money, venues

From big-name players to key talking points, Al Jazeera’s lowdown on T20 cricket’s most lucrative franchise league.

Al Jazeera

West Bengal: BJP's Haldia MLA joins TMC

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal has joined the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC party, dealing a blow to the saffron party in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025.

Dynamite News

Ajinkya Rahane appointed as KKR skipper for IPL 2025

Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed as KKR skipper for IPL 2025. Read further on Dynamite News :

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Kolkata: Police Three women, minor found dead in Tangra area

Kolkata Police are investigating the mysterious deaths of two women, and a minor after they were discovered in their home in the Tangra PS area on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

End Of The Road For Kolkata's Beloved Yellow Taxis

Kolkata locals cherish their city's past, which is why many in the one-time Indian capital are mourning a vanishing emblem of its faded grandeur: a hulking and noisy fleet of stately yellow taxis.

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Doctors take out silent rally in Kolkata on RG Kar incident victim's birthday

Doctors along with Citizen Forum took out a silent rally from College Square to Shyambazar in Kolkata against RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, on the victim's birthday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: Victim's parents withdraw plea for fresh investigation in RG Kar Case

The parents of the victim in Kolkata's RG Kar rape and murder case withdrew their plea before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Read full story on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

This Beautiful, Ridiculous City review – New York state of mind

Kay Sohini’s account of leaving Kolkata and sadness behind to build a life in the Big Apple is a stirring tribute to the place that saved her

Tom’s Guide

India vs England 1st T20I 2025 live stream — how to watch cricket online from anywhere

India vs England T20 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata pits dominant India against newly Bazballed England, Here's how to watch live streams from anywhere in the world

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How to watch India vs England: live stream 2nd T20 2025 online or on TV

Here's how you can watch India vs England 2nd T20 online, ready for when it takes place on Saturday, January 25.

Dynamite News

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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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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