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Everyone is flexible except openers, says Tilak Verma ahead of Third T20

Dharamshala, Dec. 13 -- Ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, Indian batter Tilak Varma expressed his willingness to bat anywhere for the team's cause and defended all-rounder Axar Patel's que... Read More


Bengal: EC to hold daily hearings of at least 100 voters per assembly constituency

Kolkata, Dec. 13 -- The Election Commission has decided to significantly scale up its voter verification and hearing process in West Bengal, with a plan to summon at least 100 voters per Assembly cons... Read More


Messi's returns to soccer crazy Kolkata after 14 years, sparking midnight frenzy

Kolkata, Dec. 13 -- Argentine football icon Lionel Messi received a rousing, near-mythical welcome on his return to football-crazy Kolkata after 14 years, as thousands of fans braved the winter chill ... Read More


Hailee Steinfeld pregnant

United Kingdom, Dec. 13 -- Hailee Steinfeld is pregnant. The actress announced that she and her Buffalo Bills quarterback husband, Josh Allen, both 29, are set to welcome their first baby together in... Read More


Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in 47th All India Public Relations Conference

Dehradun, Dec. 13 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the 47th All India Public Relations Conference-2025 held at Hotel Emerald Grand on Sahastradhara Road in... Read More


Tribute turns into roast: Kolkata's 70-foot 'Messi' statue sparks meme storm ahead of inauguration

Kolkata/IBNS, Dec. 13 -- Kolkata's towering 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi - set to be virtually inaugurated by the football legend on Saturday - has become a viral sensation for all the wrong reasons... Read More


Paid thousands to watch Lionel Messi but only ministers, VIPs got access: Fans allege scam, demand refund

India, Dec. 13 -- Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, the loudest noise after Lionel Messi's appearance wasn't chanting - it was the sound of supporters feeling shor... Read More


MUSIC REVIEW: In 'Balling' 'Celebrate,' 2Baba responds to scrutiny with restraint

Nigeria, Dec. 13 -- At a time when his personal life has drawn sustained public scrutiny, Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, appears to be responding in the way he knows ... Read More


What forced angry Kolkata fans to turn violent at Lionel Messi event: Paid thousands but only ministers, VIPs got access

India, Dec. 13 -- Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium was supposed to be the venue of celebration on Saturday (December 13). Instead, the loudest noise after Lionel Messi's appearance wasn't chanting - it was... Read More


Midland Bank inaugurates Saidpur Sub Branch

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- Midland Bank PLC (MDB) inaugurated its Saidpur Sub-Branch at Sahid Dr. Zikrul Haque Plaza (1st floor), Dr. Zikrul Haque Road, Saidpur, Nilphamari on December 11, 2025, according to a... Read More