Kolkata

Capital of West Bengal, India

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Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore) while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million. Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.

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KKR vs RCB \| IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony: Laser Show at Eden Gardens \| Kolkata's Cricket Fever The grand opening ceremony of IPL 2025 set Kolkata on fire with a spectacular laser show at Eden Gardens! As IPL turns 18, the energy, excitement, and cricket fever in the city are at an all-time high... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 4 days ago

Eden Gardens Comes Alive: Electrifying Fan Reactions Outside Stadium for KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Opener The excitement is at its peak as Kolkata gears up for the IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens! Fans have gathered outside the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:38Published 4 days ago

RCB vs KKR IPL 2025: Fans Made Amazing Predictions Before IPL \| Watch \| Oneindia The 18th season of the great cricket festival i.e. IPL is going to start in a few hours from now, the first match is to be played between Bangalore and Kolkata. Before this, fans have made amazing.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:45Published 4 days ago

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Kolkata Earthquake: 5.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Bay Of Bengal,Tremors Felt Across West Bengal A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal at 6:10 AM, sending tremors through Kolkata and nearby regions. The National Center for Seismology confirmed the quake's depth at 91 km. Though no.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on February 25, 2025

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AI Express starts flights from Hindon Airport Residents of Ghaziabad can now fly directly to various parts of India from Hindon Airport, with Air India Express launching its Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight. By March 2025, the airline plans to offer 40.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 1, 2025
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Deep-sea quake in Bay of Bengal Residents of Kolkata experienced moderate tremors measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale early Tuesday morning, originating from the Bay of Bengal. The quake, at a depth of 91 km, caused no reported damage.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 25, 2025
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Car crash in Kolkata leads to 3 bodies at home, cops suspect suicide pact A tragic car crash on EM Bypass in Kolkata led to the discovery of three deceased family members at their home, implicating a possible suicide pact. Police suspect the family's financial setbacks from.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 19, 2025	Kolkata man gets death for 7-month-old’s rape A Kolkata court sentenced a 34-year-old man to death for raping a seven-month-old infant on Nov 30 last year. The court deemed the crime 'rarest of rare'. The judgment was delivered within 80 days,.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 18, 2025
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