Messi's appearance was abruptly cut short after 20 mins as fans began throwing debris in reaction to being kept at a distance from the star

Organiser Satadru Dutta has been detained over mismanagement after Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium chaos. Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour 2025, a three-day fan-focused visit, officially started in Kolkata on 13 December.

Lionel Messis India tour has finally fulfilled its promise in Hyderabad and Mumbai, as the proceedings in the two cities had a contrasting difference than Kolkata, where it ended in chaos and crowd unrest.

The 45-year-old self-described sports entrepreneur and influencer has been arrested for Saturday's fiasco at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium and sent to police custody for 14 days.

Although Bangladesh is not participating officially through the government, several Bangladeshi stalls have joined independently

KOLKATA, India — At least 14 people, including two children, died in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late Tuesday when a fire blazed through a six-story hotel in a congested neighborhood, authorities said. The fire was reported around 8:15 p.m ...

Kolkata ranks fifth in India with 26,600 millionaire households. The Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025 reveals this. Kolkata accounts for 53% of West Bengal's millionaire households. The state's GSDP increased by 45%. Mumbai leads nationally ...

Lionel Messi India Visit Day 2: After an eventful Day 1 marked by chaos in Kolkata and a memorable fan interaction in Hyderabad, the Argentine legend now gears up for an event in Mumbai.