RG Kar victim’s parents have taken basic membership of BJP: Suvendu Adhikari

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:02 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The parents of the doctor who became the victim of the ghastly rape and murder within the premises at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, in August 2024, have accepted the basic membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), confirmed the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Monday.

Anil Ambani urges SC to order lenders’ committee for RCOM dues​

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) In a fresh affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, industrialist Anil D. Ambani has proposed the constitution of a lenders’ committee to determine the actual dues owed by Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its group entities, along with a detailed plan for structured resolution of the liabilities. ​

ISL 2025-26: East Bengal script record derby win over Mohammedan Sporting

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:46 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Anwar Ali and Youssef Ezzejjari scored a brace of goals each as East Bengal FC delivered a historic performance in the Kolkata derby, defeating Mohammedan Sporting Club 7-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.

Sanya to stage Asian Beach Games torch relay on March 30

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:12 PM

Sanya (China), March 23 (IANS) The organisers of the 6th Asian Beach Games 2026 announced on Monday that the torch relay for the upcoming games in Sanya will be held on March 30. Around 1,790 athletes will be taking part in 14 sports, 15 disciplines, and 62 events that will be featured in the Games.