Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu described the GI tag as a long-cherished dream coming true.

Chaos erupted at Salt Lake stadium during Lionel Messi’s visit, sparking a sharp BJP attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari accused the state government of gross mismanagement and demanded Banerjee’s resignation, citing fan disappointment and alleged exploitation. Banerjee has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.

A spokesperson for Thai immigration stated that the final decision regarding deportation is yet to be made by higher authorities