Aajkaal
Aajkaal is a Bengali-language daily newspaper founded in 1981 by Abhik Kumar Ghosh and headquartered in Kolkata, India. The broadsheet publication, owned by Aajkaal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., covers business, entertainment, politics and other subjects with what it describes as “political neutrality” and “strong principles and authentic reporting.” The newspaper includes an evening edition Sandhya Aajkaal and maintains regional editions in Siliguri and Agartala, Tripura state, in addition to its online presence. Chief Editor Gour Kishore Ghosh, described as “a veteran journalist and socialist,” helped establish the paper’s early credibility, while current Editor-in-Chief Ashok Dasgupta brings sports journalism experience. In May 2021, Aajkaal Tripura correspondent Samir Dhar was attacked by alleged ruling party supporters, marking his third such incident since 2018, prompting demands for investigation from professional associations.