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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: 12 Detained, Including Organisers

Kolkata: Police on Saturday night, October 17, detained 12 people, including organisers of the Chorebagan Durga Puja, in connection with their pr

Trump says Iran war will end very quickly, predicts lower US gas prices

The contrasting statements come as Washington defends its military campaign and Tehran demands an end to fighting across the region

IPL 2027 mini auction likely to be held on December 16 in Goa

New Delhi: The mini auction for the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be held on December 16 in Goa, sources told IANS

Everything is in partys cognisance, says JD(U) leader on MLAs claim of killing nine people

Working president of the ruling NDA member expresses confidence ahead of Legislative Council election even as the disgruntled bahubali MLA makes

US says 97% of ships transit Strait of Hormuz safely despite Iranian attacks

Washington says naval protection has helped commercial shipping continue through the strategic waterway as competing claims over control intensif

Neha Bora | The permanence of agitation

The AISA student leader, now a prominent face of the youth protests, calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars impeachment and a halt

Unanswered questions at IIT Bombay after Sahil Wakode

Mumbai:Sahil Wakodes parents say caste abuse drove their son to his death. The faculty body says the professor they accuse only followed exam rul

Bajaj Auto-owned KTM opens new motorcycle assembly plant in Brazil

The new facility marks a shift to independent manufacturing operations in Brazil, with production planned to scale up from 2026

Major fire at Canadian military base in Alberta, Carney calls it serious incident

A major fire erupted at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, prompting concern among officials. Prime Minister Mark Carney dee

President wants 60 days to assess impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio

The US President is weighing economic consequences and global energy pressures as Washington considers its next steps on punitive trade measures

12 killed, over 30 injured as truck mows down devotees near temple in Gwalior

12 killed, over 30 injured as truck mows down devotees near temple in Gwalior

Why India is falling for C-dramas

Chinese dramas are inching ahead of stereotypical K-dramas with its flawed leads, empowered women, lived-in cities and everyday lives. And its fa

Daily quiz: On some significant events occurred on October 15

Here is a quiz on observances, birthdays and everything else that happened on the day

India, Bangladesh need to cooperate on grey areas in Bay of Bengal maritime boundaries

A UN Tribunal on the India-Bangladesh maritime boundary dispute in 2014 awarded Bangladesh 19,467 sq. km of the 25,602 sq km sea area of Bay of B

Canadian PM Carney says 'serious incident' caused major fire at military base in Alberta

A significant fire has broken out at CFB Wainwright military base in Alberta, impacting military personnel. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a

Gold and Silver Prices Plummet This Week by Over

Gold and silver prices saw significant drops this week, with gold down over 3,000 and silver by more than 10,000. Gold and Silver Prices Plummet

MP: 12 Dead as Truck Runs Over Devotees Near Gwalior Temple

The truck allegedly broke through police barricades before running over devotees on the road and crashing into the temple's outer wall and gate

Vijayadashami Special: The Message of

By Vishnu Sharma Hiteshi Vijayadashami, popularly known as Dussehra, celebrates the victory of truth over falsehood and good over evil. However,

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats; Netanyahu says no compelling evidence'

Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at of

Navratri Discourse Highlights Service, Dedication and Equality Through Stories of Maa Kalaratri and Maa Saraswati

Udaipur, October 17, 2026: A message of service, dedication, humility and respect for persons with disabilities was shared during the Shrimad Dev

How to check BSNL prepaid plan, data balance and expiry date? Quick guide

BSNL prepaid mobile connection currently offers long-validity plans for users, saving them from running out of benefits or getting cut off withou

Hollywood's fresh take on tech titans: from heroes to villains

Hollywood now represents tech leaders like Elizabeth Holmes and Elon Musk as villains amidst public disillusionment. Recent films explore the con

Kolkata pandal stampede toll climbs to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari orders high-level safety review

CSIR-CFTRI Announces Technician Recruitment for 28 Positions

CSIR-CFTRI invites applications for 28 technician positions, starting October 19, with a deadline of November 18, 2026. CSIR-CFTRI Announces Tech

Opportunity to Apply for Presiding Officer Posts at DRTs by November 9

The government invites applications for 20 presiding officer positions in Debt Recovery Tribunals, with a deadline of November 9. Opportunity to

Recruitment Rally for Agniveer in Jalandhar from November 14-22

A recruitment rally for Agniveer positions in the Indian Army will be held in Jalandhar from November 14 to 22, 2026. Recruitment Rally for Agniv

Senior Resident Positions Open at IGIMS with Walk-In Interview on October 24

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences announces walk-in interviews for Senior Resident positions in Cardiology on October 24. Senior Reside

Jagan Mohan Reddy demands 'President's Rule' in Andhra Pradesh over alleged Municipal Nominations violence

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded the imposition of President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh amid serious political violence. He accused Chief Minister

How cultural activities shaped me

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

US President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia, which Congress had overwhelmingly approved for supporting Ukraine. Lawmakers expressed ange

Kolkata stampede: Chorebagan Durga Puja organisers among 12 detained by police

Kolkata stampede: Chorebagan Durga Puja organisers among 12 detained by police

Trump asserts Iran war will end 'very quickly,' touts military strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites

During a rally in Kentucky, Donald Trump stated that the ongoing conflict with Iran would conclude quickly. He claimed that falling gas prices wo

Meet Jingdezhens Gen Z drifters

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12 dead, several hurt in Gwalior temple accident

Kolkata stampede leaves 19 dead; CM Suvendu orders safety review of Durga Puja pandals

At least 19 people, including several women, lost their lives after a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata's Chorbagan, said West Ben

Sister airport pact signed between Bengaluru and Vancouver airports to strengthen India-Canada trade links

After Jantar Mantar, Delhis new protest sites face access, infrastructure, visibility hurdles

From waterlogged patches at Ramlila Maidan to waist-high grass at CBD Ground and barricaded entry points at Burari, a visit to the three proposed

Vehicle drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 & injuring more

Kansas Soccer field crash: During a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, a vehicle drove onto the field, causing chaos and injuries. Tragically, two p

Severe flooding in Istanbul kills three, causes evacuations after heaviest rainfall in decades

Jhansi-Bina third line completed: 32 stations to benefit from enhanced rail capacity

Police Order Temporary Closure of Major Durga Puja Pandals in Kolkata

Organisers of the Santosh Mitra Square Puja restricted entry of visitors to the pandal for the time being, puja committee president Sajal Ghosh s

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, European diplomats in West Bank

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and European diplomats during an olive harvest in the West Bank. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot re

Seven of Earth

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Crowd, rain or misleading announcement: What led to Kolkata stampede tragedy?

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: Death toll rises to 19, CM Suvendu Adhikari forms high-level panel to review safety

Following a tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a high-level safety commi

Family offices bet Rs 2,000 cr on temple hotels

Mumbai: Family offices are investing in hospitality assets around major pilgrimage centres across India, from Deoghar and Mathura to Saurashtra a

Chris Woakes autobiography: Former England seamer slams Rob Key over 'shabby' exit

Woakes, who played 217 international matches for England across formats, including 62 Tests, made his final red-ball appearance during the fifth

'There is pressure on us': Pakistan's ICC trophy drought adds to players' burden

Pakistan last reached the final of an ICC tournament at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, where they lost to England in Melbourne.

Nifty, Sensex see firm recovery after RBI

Mumbai, Oct 17: Indian equity benchmarks posted a firm recovery, sustaining gains for the second week as investors looked past early inflation wo

'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' box office collection day 16: Film crosses Rs 500cr

Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' saw a 61.3% increase in box office collections on its third Saturday. The movie earned Rs 5 crore on Da

IDBI Bank Q2 net profit drops 39 per cent to Rs 2,205 crore

New Delhi, Oct 17: IDBI Bank on Saturday reported a 39 per cent fall in net profit to Rs 2,205 crore for the second quarter ended September 2026,

Scrap or relocate ropeway within 10 days: JAC to govt

SHILLONG, Oct 17: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Against Shillong Ropeway, comprising residents of Laban Pyllun, has given the Meghalaya govern

Durga Puja begins; Shillong celebrates spirit of harmony

SHILLONG, Oct 17: Shillong has embraced the festive spirit of Durga Puja, with devotees thronging pandals across the city to offer prayers to God

'Jailer 2' BO day 3: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar film crosses Rs 300 cr worldwide

'Jailer 2', starring the iconic Rajinikanth, saw a remarkable increase in its box office performance on day three, grossing Rs 47.80 crore in Ind

Petrol bomb scare, scooty fire reported in Mawbah

SHILLONG, Oct 17: Two incidents involving a suspected petrol bomb and a vehicle fire were reported in Mawbah on Saturday night within 10 to 15 mi

Union ministers and CMs express condolences after Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede

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Advancing the women-led development model

The NCWs consultation on womens access to social and economic justice calls for a rethink of the concept of womens empowerment

At least 10 killed after speeding truck runs over devotees near temple in Gwalior

Kansas Soccer game tragedy: 2 killed, multiple persons hospitalized after person drives vehicle through football field

Kansas Soccer game tragedy: Police said the driver was in custody but did not give further details about the person or say whether they believe i

Woodside natural gas project unit paused after Greenpeace protest off Western Australia

Woodside said operations remained

ULB polls: NDA arrives at seat-sharing pact

The TDP will contest 11 of the 17 Municipal Corporations, including the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, while the JSP and BJP will b

What 107 innings reveal about the Smriti-Shafali opening pair | Data

In their last 15 innings, Shafalis strike rate exceeded 170 and Mandhanas 150, career highs over any 15-innings stretch

Uttarakhand Minister accuses husband of fraudulent marriage, assault and life threats

Rekha Arya has lodged a First Information Report against her husband Girdhari Lal Sahu, accusing him of concealing his previous marriage and extr

Southern Latitudes: Scenes from Madras & Trivandrum exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram traces the birth of modernism in south India

Curated by Tensing Joseph, the exhibition showcases the emergence of modernism in Keralam and south India through more than 140 works by 30 artis

AstaGurus ShowKeen exhibition in Hyderabad: Husain, Souza, Raza, and more

After Mumbai and Delhi, online auction house AstaGuru brings its first showcase to the city, featuring modern and Indian contemporary art, alongs

Shifting global focus towards more comprehensive assessment of threats to human health and survival

Launched at the recent World Health Summit in Berlin, a new report has flagged 17 interlinked catastrophic threats including pandemics, antimicro

Shifting global focus towards more comprehensive assessment of threats to human health and survival

Launched at the recent World Health Summit in Berlin, a new report has flagged 17 interlinked catastrophic threats including pandemics, antimicro

The debate over immunity to CEC, ECs

The SC has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea challenging Section 16 of the 2023 law, which grants CEC and ECs lifelong immunity for actions

Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers mercy in Kozhikode

Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules

Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers mercy in Kozhikode

Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules

Hurricane Trudy gains strength near Mexico's coast, but is expected to weaken by Sunday

Hurricane Trudy gained some strength as

Nonstop Delhi-Mumbai drive may have to wait until December 2029

Rubio says he is disturbed by scenes of settler violence in West Bank

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Boxing-Dubois defeats Wardley in short order to retain WBO heavyweight title

'Dynamite' Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight belt with

SC: No need for nod to prosecute govt official seeking bribe

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede kills 19; West Bengal CM announces Rs 25 lakh aid and government jobs

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Basketball-WNBA Commissioner Engelbert says successor needs 'thick skin'

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said on Saturday

70 religious congregations in J&K, Ladakh delivered Friday sermons on common theme: Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema

In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the

Build globally competitive media and entertainment companies: I&B Secretary

Position India as a leading source of creative content, technology, talent, the senior official says

Jagan cant escape from corruption cases, says TDP leader Varla Ramaiah

The YSRCP chief got the investigation dragged on for 15 years, but he no longer has that luxury as the courts are set to conduct trial on daily b

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Red Wings Could Trade Dylan Larkin Within 10 Days

ESPN's John Buccigross suggested Detroit could make a trade within seven to 10 days, identifying Dylan Larkin as the player he had in mind, altho

Centre committed to meeting demands of the region, says Ladakh Chief Secretary

The Union Home Ministrys proposal, which was rejected by civil society bodies, involved constitutional amendments and subsequent regulations for

5 days, 1 practice session: Sanju Samson flags India's NZ T20I schedule crunch

5 days, 1 practice session: Sanju Samson flags India's NZ T20I schedule crunch

Trump looks to rein in fuel prices ahead of midterms; waives threat of 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil, citing national interest as US inks diesel pact with Moscow

US President Donald Trump has waived fresh sanctions and duties on Russian energy exports under a new law, citing national interest and easing co

Christmas cheer, but caution remains: Exporters welcome US tariff relief, keep diversification plans

US President Donald Trumps decision to waive proposed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil has eased uncertainty for Indian exporters a

Search on after boat capsizes off Baja California coast; 16 rescued, others missing

The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy are searching the waters using multiple aircraft and boats, with assistance from the Mexican Navy. An additional he

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