At least nine people, including a child and a woman, were killed after a major fire broke out at a hotel on Kolkata’s Mirza Ghalib Street. Firefighters rescued the victims after guests were trapped by thick smoke, while police investigate possible fire safety lapses. (Pics/PTI)

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari led the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally in Kolkata, encouraging citizens to display the national flag ahead of Independence Day celebrations. (Pics/ PTI)