Capital and largest city of West Bengal, on the Hooghly River
Shai Hope anchors a dramatic chase to lead West Indies to a five-wicket win over India in New Chandigarh, sealing a 3-0 series lead after India posted 351-7. Amir Jangoo supports with a 67 as Keemo Paul adds 44; India’s Rohit Sharma and Rahul push late but fall short. The outcome confirms a competitive leg of the series.
Bangladeshis express unprecedented support for Argentina and Brazil during the 2026 World Cup, as fans rally with flags, jerseys, and public viewings. The phenomenon has coincided with violent clashes in some areas as rival loyalties intensify.
Independent and AP News report on Marian devotion at Bandel Church near Kolkata and a Philippine replica of Mary’s house in Cavite. Both sites illustrate how Marian devotion shapes faith communities across Asia.
Argentina’s Messi leads a thrilling World Cup match against Cape Verde, drawing 300 fans in Kolkata. Extra time brings a decisive goal by Lisandro Martinez, fueling chants and a shared sense of hope among the crowd during a rainy dawn.
Protests across India are intensifying as youth-led groups press for the education minister’s resignation over a leaked entrance exam paper affecting millions. Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike, urging talks as authorities pledge reforms.
U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis has dismissed conspiracy, securities and wire fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani with prejudice. The case, tied to a 2024 indictment over alleged bribes and misled investors, has been officially closed; prosecutors questioned the unusual process used to reach the dismissal.
A Manipuri guitarist, Vikram Singh, has died after a late-night assault in Delhi. Seven adults and a minor have been arrested. The incident has reignited concerns about discrimination against people from India's northeast. Police say the motive is under investigation.
The MT Honour 25, carrying 18,500 barrels of oil, was seized by pirates off Puntland in April. Puntland forces have rescued the vessel, arrested 16 suspects, and say five crew members — three Pakistanis, one Indian, and one Myanmar national — were killed during the hijacking. Several crew members were injured; the vessel is under government protection as authorities pursue remaining suspects.
The West Indies have chased 352-5 to win by five wickets with 10 balls to spare in Guwahati, leveling the series after India posted 351-7. Shai Hope leads another chase with a 100, while Amir Jangoo adds a 67 and Keemo Paul anchors late in the innings.
An independent commission finds Manchester City guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches. The club denies wrongdoing and will appeal. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he would be concerned to lose City’s Abu Dhabi owners, amid ongoing political commentary; ministers say the process must run its course.
Thousands of protesters, led by opposition politicians and the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party, have marched in multiple Indian cities to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation after a nationwide voter-roll revision removed about 130 million names. Authorities have detained demonstrators, closed metro stations and deployed large security forces while the Election Commission and the government deny wrongdoing.
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% as inflation accelerates toward the RBI’s 4% target. The move mirrors global tightening amid Middle East energy risks and weak monsoon effects. Growth remains resilient, but policymakers warn that inflation and external shocks could weigh on activity.
Fairfax Financial has secured a 60.7% stake in IDBI Bank for about 871 billion rupees ($5.6 billion), marking the largest foreign direct investment in India’s financial sector. Government and LIC retain a 34% combined stake; regulatory fit-and-proper checks are pending.
A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata has left multiple dead, including a seven-year-old girl, and dozens injured as sudden rainfall sparked crowd surges. Authorities say police are reviewing CCTV and action will follow for crowd-control lapses. Prime Minister Modi has offered condolences and support to victims.