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Bank of Baroda expands its presence in Kolkata. Where is the new branch located?

India, Aug. 12 -- Public sector lender Bank of Baroda has inaugurated a new Branch at EM Bypass, Metropolitan, further strengthening its footprint and enhancing access to banking services in Kolkata. ... Read More


North Korea fires ballistic missile towards East Sea ahead of major South Korea-US exercise

India, Aug. 12 -- North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, marking the country's second such launch in less than a week amid heightened ten... Read More


Bengali stars spill travel secrets: Anirban's 'Norway' twist, Jaya's travel partner and more

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- Travel, cinema and music came together at an event organised by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels in Kolkata on Friday, featuring a panel discussion with actors Anirban Bhattachar... Read More


'Seven films, one Thailand': Thai Film Festival brings cinema, culture and tradition to Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- The second edition of the Thai Film Festival was held in Kolkata last week, bringing Thai cinema and culture to local audiences through a three-day programme featuring seven f... Read More


From folk art to portraits: Manikana Upadhyay unveils 29-work solo exhibition in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- Artist Manikana Upadhyay on Tuesday opened her latest solo exhibition in Kolkata, showcasing 29 artworks that reflect her evolution from folk-inspired art to a more diverse ar... Read More


Srijit Mukherji's 'Maharaja Tomare Selam' to reveal the untold story behind Satyajit Ray's Goopy Gayen Bagha Bayen

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and Hoichoi on Sunday unveiled the poster of Maharaja Tomare Selam, a film that will explore the making of Satyajit Ray's 1969 classic Goopy Gayen Ba... Read More


ISI-linked Pakistani national arrested in Bengal over 'espionage' targeting Army, BSF, Railways

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a Pakistani national suspected of having links with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and allegedly collecting sensit... Read More


India builds 'Special' LHB train for Bangladesh. All details here

India, Aug. 12 -- Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, is set to achieve another significant milestone with the rollout of its first rake comprising 19 LHB broad-gauge passenger coaches for Banglades... Read More


Kolkata set to host 5th Balrampur Chini East Zone Open Bridge Championship from August 14

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- The fifth Balrampur Chini East Zone Open Bridge Championship 2026 will be held on August 14-16 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre here. Organised by West Bengal Bridge Ass... Read More


Kolkata pianist Avik Ganguly unveils new album 'My Black and White Affair'; Here's what makes it special

Kolkata/IBNS, Aug. 12 -- Kolkata-based pianist and composer Avik Ganguly has released his fifth independent instrumental album, My Black and White Affair. Blending genre-crossing arrangements with ci... Read More