GOAT India Tour: How Kolkata’s wait for Lionel Messi slipped into disorder – timeline of events | Football News

A banner being vandalised amid chaos during an event of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi as part of his ‘G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025’, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), in Kolkata. Fans protested after failing to catch a clear glimpse of the footballer despite paying hefty sums for tickets. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata has a…

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2001 Parliament attack: When terror from ‘sarhad’ struck Sansad; how it’s still shaping India 24 years on | India News

24 years of 2001 Parliament attack On the afternoon of December 13, 2001, India witnessed a deadly assault on its democracy. A group of Pakistan-trained terrorists drove into the Parliament complex in a stolen white ambassador car and opened fire, leading to a gun battle that lasted nearly half an hour. For millions who watched…

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Bihar school timings changed due to cold wave? What students and parents should know

Bihar school timings changed due to cold wave In view of the prevailing cold wave conditions and a sustained drop in temperatures, the Patna District Administration has officially revised school timings to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The decision has been communicated through an official notice issued by the district authorities, bringing clarity…

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A Messi affair: What led to the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium? Explained | Football News

Lionel Messi (Image credit: PTI) NW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated stop in Kolkata during the G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025 descended into disorder on Saturday, as poor crowd management and security lapses overshadowed what was meant to be a landmark event for Indian football fans. Thousands packed the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)…

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‘Shame on you Mamata!’ BJP tears into CM over Messi event mess; makes 3 demands | India News

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium during Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s appearance, with Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accusing the state government of gross mismanagement and making three demands, including Banerjee’s resignation.Reacting to the…

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Messi’s Kolkata tour chaos: Bengal cops detains orgainser; tickets to be refunded | India News

NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: West Bengal Police on Saturday detained the main organiser of an event in Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium after chaos erupted over Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s brief appearance. During a press briefing, Kolkata DGP Rajeev Kumar said that organisers will refund tickets to disappointed spectators.“We have already detained the main organiser….

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