Human Interest

Worldโ€™s Tallest Messi Statue Unveiled in Kolkata Ahead of GOAT Tour


A 70-foot iron statue of Lionel Messi โ€” claimed to be the largest in the world โ€” has been unveiled by the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata. The football icon will inaugurate it virtually on December 13 during his GOAT Tour celebrations.

Finance

Calcutta Stock Exchange Prepares for Final Exit After 117 Years


After over a century of operation and a decade of legal battles, the historic Calcutta Stock Exchange is preparing for a voluntary exit from the Indian financial ecosystem. Once a powerful rival to the Bombay Stock Exchange, CSEโ€™s departure marks the end of an era for regional trading in India.

National

Indian Navy Launches Final ASW Shallow Water Craft โ€˜Ajayโ€™ at GRSE, Kolkata


The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the launch of โ€˜Ajayโ€™, the eighth and final ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) series, at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. This indigenously built warship strengthens India's underwater surveillance and ASW capabilities.