Former India captain Sourav Ganguly files a ₹50 crore defamation suit against Argentina Fan Club president Uttam Saha for false allegations about his role in the chaotic Lionel Messi visit. Read the full details.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee issued a swift apology, ordered arrests & accepted her Sports Minister's resignation after the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. The Opposition calls it a 'drama'. Full details inside.
Sunil Gavaskar shifts blame to Lionel Messi for the Kolkata GOAT Tour chaos, stating the star failed his fans. Read his full take on the controversy.
SIT investigation reveals the Lionel Messi event vandalism in Kolkata began from the lower tiers of Salt Lake stadium's AD block. Organisers questioned, CCTV footage seized.
A 550-metre pontoon bridge will be built near Shuklaganj to ease public movement in Kanpur-Unnao as the new Ganga bridge will take two years. The Rs 1.5 crore project aims to solve a major connectivity crisis. Read the full details.
Construction of a 4-km bridge across Subarnarekha river in Jamshedpur begins, aiming to reduce traffic jams & accidents. The Rs 77 crore project to be completed in 18 months. Read more.
Bidhannagar Police asked to delay Lionel Messi's arrival after a crowd of 600 breached the field. An inquiry is underway. Get the full details here.
The SIT investigating the Salt Lake stadium vandalism has identified individuals near Lionel Messi. VIPs and locals with passes are under scrutiny. Key details inside.
After the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata descended into chaos, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee vows accountability. BJP MLAs protest arrests, demanding ticket refunds. Full details inside.
West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas resigns as sports minister after the chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. He continues other duties but avoids media as inquiry proceeds. Read the full story.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner HV Darshan mandates 24/7 lake patrols to stop land grabs. Officials face legal action for negligence. Read the latest directives.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of senior IPS officers has begun a probe into the vandalism incident at the Lionel Messi event at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Get the latest details.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accepts Aroop Biswas's offer to step down as sports minister pending an impartial inquiry into the Messi event chaos. Get the full story.
Four officials from Lionel Messi's India tour organising firm appeared before Bidhannagar Police. Investigation focuses on roles, access control, and stadium vandalism. Read the latest updates.
West Bengal govt initiates refund process for 34,000 fans after Messi's no-show. CM's committee steps in, but procedural hurdles may cause delays. Get the full story.
Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata severely damaged after fan rampage. PWD estimates crores in losses, repair to take minimum 2 months. Full details inside.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns after public outrage over his family's access to Lionel Messi during the Kolkata event. CM Mamata Banerjee accepts, orders impartial inquiry.
The Shambhavi River bridge connecting Palimaru and Balkunje remains shut for two years, causing severe hardship. Locals demand action as authorities fail to start repairs or new construction.
Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly faces online abuse, death threats for her children after posting photos with Lionel Messi from Kolkata's chaotic event. She questions if trolling is because she's a woman.
West Bengal government takes disciplinary action against top police officials, including the DGP, following a probe into alleged mismanagement at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. Details inside.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns for an unbiased probe into the Lionel Messi event chaos at Salt Lake Stadium. CM Mamata Banerjee to oversee the department. Read the full story.
West Bengal government suspends DCP, initiates proceedings against DGP & senior officers for mismanagement at Lionel Messi's Salt Lake Stadium event. Details inside.
West Bengal govt issues show-cause notices to DGP Rajeev Kumar & Bidhannagar CP after violence at Messi event. Panel finds lack of supervision, stalls inside stadium. Details inside.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas offers to resign after mismanagement at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event. TMC shares resignation letter copy. Details inside.
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas offers to resign following alleged mismanagement at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event. Get the latest updates and political fallout here.
West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas resigns following major security lapses at Lionel Messi's Salt Lake Stadium event. Read about the fallout and investigation.
Bidhannagar court sends event organiser Satadru Dutta to 14 days' police custody after Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit sparked a riot. Police seek to trace money trail and establish conspiracy.
A police investigation into the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata reveals over 500 extra field passes were issued, leading to a security breach and chaos. Key organizer Satadru Dutta is under questioning. Read the full details.
Fans across Bengal spent life savings & took loans to see Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, only to be blocked by crowds & mismanagement. Their heartbreaking stories & demands for refunds.
Recent chaos at Salt Lake stadium over Messi revives political debate on late CPM minister Subhas Chakraborty's legacy, his 2008 Maradona event controversies, and Hope '86 success. Read more.