Kolkata Messi Event Refunds: State Targets 10-Day Process
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.
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.
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.
Kolkata police arrested three football spectators for allegedly vandalising Salt Lake stadium. The key evidence? A marigold plant one of them carried home. Read the full story.
Bidhannagar Police arrested five persons for vandalism at Salt Lake stadium during Messi event. They face BNS charges and judicial custody. Details inside.
Kolkata flyers face long waits for IndiGo refunds via portals like MakeMyTrip. Govt fare cap fails to curb high prices, leaving passengers frustrated. Details inside.
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
Jalandhar police crack down on a fake salt racket, seizing 1,200 bags of spurious product. One arrested. Learn how authorities are tackling this public health menace.
A 63-year-old Kolkata woman lost Rs 12.35 lakh while trying to book a doctor's appointment online. Police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such digital scams.
Travel platform ixigo announces full refund of convenience & assured fees for passengers hit by IndiGo's mass cancellations from Dec 3-8, 2025. Get details here.
Travel aggregator ixigo announces full refund of convenience and assured fees for all passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations between December 3 and 8, 2025. Learn the details.
The Indian government mandates IndiGo to finalize all passenger refunds for disrupted flights by Sunday, 8 PM. Airlines barred from rescheduling fees. Full details here.
Kacharakanahalli lake in North Bengaluru, dead for nearly 30 years due to encroachment, has been revived. Read about the two-year restoration effort and remaining challenges.
Wipro leases 1.7 lakh sq ft from Smartworks in Kolkata for 3,000 people, marking the city's largest flex-office deal. The move highlights growing enterprise demand for managed workspaces.
Not all salts are equal. Discover the hidden risks of Himalayan and table salt, from iodine deficiency to hypertension. Learn how to choose wisely for your daily diet.
CBDT data shows personal income-tax refunds have fallen sharply. Experts cite late ITR forms, increased verification, and processing constraints. Learn what taxpayers can do.
Uttarakhand High Court orders District Development Authority to clean Sukhatal Lake, a vital catchment for Nainital Lake, after photos show its poor condition. The next hearing is set for Monday.
Bangladeshi traders are back at Kolkata's Bidhannagar Mela Utsav with popular garment and saree stalls after missing last year due to political tensions. The fair runs till Dec 21. Read more.