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At least 17 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal when people waiting outside rushed forward as it began to rain, causing some to fall on the road

17 Oct 2026 11:41 pm
Indian students protest against CEC in London; govt supporters rally

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statue, being kept apart by Metropolitan Police officers

17 Oct 2026 11:01 pm
Uddhav slams govt over Delhi protests, says 'regime needs to be changed'

Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP-led Centre over alleged police brutality against protesters in Delhi and said the Opposition was standing up against such actions

17 Oct 2026 10:42 pm
CEC protest: Imran Khan gets FRRO show-cause notice over OCI status

The development comes after Mumbai Police issued a notice directing the 43-year-old actor to leave India by October 28. Khan has challenged the police order in the Bombay High Court, calling it arbitrary and illegal

17 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Mumbai Police extern 13 repeat offenders from city for 2 yrs

According to the police, the individuals were allegedly involved in offences including assault, extortion, threats with deadly weapons, drug peddling and other repeated cognisable offences

17 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
Congress plans to hold massive rally at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi Police issues NOC

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said the Congress had approached the police after obtaining confirmation from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the venue would be available during the period

17 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice asking him to leave India by Oct 28

According to the petition, the authorities issued the notice without conducting an inquiry, serving a show-cause notice or giving Imran Khan an opportunity to respond to the allegations

17 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Two-year-old boy dies after falling into 9-foot-deep open drain in Palghar

The incident occurred on Thursday in Vihar Colony in Vasai East, where the toddler, identified as Ankush Shahdev Turiya, was playing near a chawl with other children, a police official said

17 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Lehra Do Tiranga march: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke released on bail

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before a special executive magistrate at Mandir Marg police station in Delhi, where he was granted bail subject to certain conditions

17 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Congress slams BJP leaders over lavish Garba events as 305 talukas face drought

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged that BJP leaders had spent nearly Rs 100 crore on festival events. He questioned whether CM Fadnavis would seek the resignations of state BJP leaders over the alleged expenditure

17 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Over 52,000 illegal banners and posters in Mumbai removed; four FIRs filed: BMC

During a special drive conducted between October 8 and 16, the civic body seized 3,537 unauthorised publicity materials, including banners, boards, posters and flags

17 Oct 2026 6:16 pm
Pedestrian First campaign: 2,803 encroachments from 399 Mumbai footpaths removed

At a review meeting held at the Command and Control Centre in Worli on Saturday, BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide directed officials to keep footpaths permanently clear, safe and accessible for pedestrians

17 Oct 2026 6:05 pm
Maharashtra drought: Sunetra Pawar orders for urgent relief measures

During a review meeting at the District Collector's Office, Sunetra Pawar, who is also Beed district guardian minister, asked officials to speed up crop damage assessments, ensure transparency in crop insurance claims and prioritise drinking water supplies

17 Oct 2026 5:31 pm
Online betting: ED raids 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Mehsana and Hyderabad

The agency seized documents and digital devices and froze multiple bank accounts linked to suspected entities and individuals, according to the information provided by the ED

17 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Thane: Reinforcement cage falls on moving car; MMRDA imposes Rs 2 crore penalty

MMRDA said it was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and would not tolerate lapses in construction safety. The authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on the contractor executing the project

17 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
MBMC meeting marred by assault on activists and journalists, FIR filed

The alleged incident took place at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hall during a general body meeting, where activists had been raising concerns about live streaming civic proceedings and the rules governing mobile phone recording inside the hall

17 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Maharashtra MLC polls: Uddhav Thackeray backs Sena (UBT) candidate in Amravati

In a statement, Thackeray highlighted Lahanes commitment to teachers demands, saying the candidate had pledged before a tehsildar that he would refuse to draw his salary as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) until the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) was implemented for teachers

17 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
Air India extends suspension of Saudi Arabia flights until October 24

Air India and Air India Express have extended flight suspensions to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid security concerns. Eligible passengers can change travel dates once for free, rebook through alternative Gulf airports or seek full refunds for cancelled flights, subject to airline conditions

17 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
Saudi Arabia: Tanker struck by unknown projectile, crew evacuated

A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile about 68 nautical miles off Jubail, Saudi Arabia, prompting its crew to evacuate. All crew members were reported safe. A second ship was also attacked nearby, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and oil shipments amid the Middle East conflict

17 Oct 2026 2:34 pm
Thane man dies after alleged threats over Rs 18,000 loan; moneylender booked

The Tilaknagar police registered an FIR against the accused, Abid Sayyed, 42, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Maharashtra Money-Lending (Regulation) Act

17 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Dadar gets its first brewery and taproom with Madwater at Ruby Tower

Step into the new on-site brewery that brews 15 beers, and a menu full of dependable bites

17 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Reliance Consumer Products director among 10 booked over alleged sale of expired

The FIR was registered at Shanti Nagar police station in Thane under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, an official said

17 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Delhi Police registers multiple FIRs over prohibitory order violations in CP

According to police, the FIRs were registered for violations of restrictions imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Police said announcements were made asking people to disperse, but crowds gathered around Connaught Place despite the restrictions

17 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Maharashtra: Three killed, three injured in tempo accident on Nanded ghat road

The accident occurred around 5 am on Friday when the vehicle was negotiating a sharp bend on Keroli Ghat in Mahur tehsil, an official said

17 Oct 2026 12:46 pm
Five family members found dead in Greater Noida village, forensic probe underway

A couple and their three children were found dead at their home in Nagla Shri Padam village in Greater Noidas Rabupura area. Police suspect food poisoning after the family reportedly ate noodles the previous night, but the cause of death awaits post-mortem and forensic findings

17 Oct 2026 12:29 pm
Nashik court awards death penalty in horrific 2025 rape-murder of minor girl

Additional sessions court and fast-track special court (FTSC) judge KG Paldewar on Friday handed the death penalty to the accused, Vijay Sanjay Khairnar, nearly a year after the brutal rape-murder of the minor girl sparked outrage and triggered protests in several parts of the state

17 Oct 2026 11:57 am
Fire breaks out in meter room at Thane society, five meter boxes gutted

The fire broke out at around 11.52 pm in the meter box room on the ground floor of B-Wing, a 14-storey residential building with a ground floor, at Platinum Heritage Society

17 Oct 2026 11:34 am
Delhi: BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi at around 7.30 pm on Friday with pulmonary issues. The hospital confirmed that he is undergoing treatment and said a statement on his health would be issued shortly

17 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Southeast Asia issues highest haze alert as Indonesia fires spread toxic smoke

Fires in Indonesia have prompted the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre to issue its highest-level haze alert for southern Southeast Asia. Persistent hotspots, dry weather and shifting winds are spreading toxic smoke, disrupting schools and worsening respiratory complaints across the region

17 Oct 2026 10:57 am
Maharashtra govt gives additional charge of MPSC chairman to Satish Waghole

The General Administration Department issued an order appointing Waghole to the additional role. The government also assigned the additional charge of MPSC secretary to Saurabh Katiyar, the Mumbai Suburban district collector

17 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Wildfire scorches homes in Southern California as strong winds fuel flames

Wildfires across Southern California have damaged homes and burned thousands of acres amid powerful Santa Ana winds, high temperatures and low humidity. The Norte fire has scorched 465 acres, while the Bryson and Henderson fires have also spread, prompting evacuations, power cuts and warnings of continued fire danger

17 Oct 2026 10:50 am
Trump waives Russia oil tariffs under Graham Act, offering relief to India'

The executive order, signed on October 16 and published by the White House, implements the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump signed into law on September 18

17 Oct 2026 10:38 am
Mumbai weather: IMD issues yellow alert as temperatures hover around 37 deg C

The warning comes amid an extended spell of unusually high October temperatures. The IMD has also issued weather warnings for parts of the Konkan region, with conditions varying across districts

17 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Maharashtra: Police bust illegal call centre in Lonavala, arrest 20

The accused were arrested during a raid conducted on October 14 at a bungalow in Nangargaon, within the jurisdiction of Lonavala City police station, a police official said

17 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Zelenskyy questions Putins peace intentions as Russia claims battlefield gains

He ruled out discussing the establishment of a security zone along Russia's border territories during potential peace negotiations with Ukraine.

17 Oct 2026 9:14 am
Ukraine faces fresh Russian strikes as civilian casualties rise 85 per cent

The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years, said Danielle Bell, the head of the UN office.

17 Oct 2026 9:10 am
India calls for protection of Indian community after alleged shooting plot in US

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media briefing.

17 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Katie Zacharia may exit White House press secretary role after just one week

I hope to be able to build the trust and confidence of everyone around me. But she also wouldn't say when her next press briefing might be.

17 Oct 2026 9:00 am
Manipur: 75 BSF personnel, three civilians hospitalised after food poisoning

The whole company of the BSF was rushed to our OPD. This is a food poisoning case, Singh said.

17 Oct 2026 8:54 am
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, AISA chief Neha Bora detained ahead of Delhi protests

The detentions triggered scenes of jostling among crowds, camera crews, and security personnel.

17 Oct 2026 8:50 am
Ladakh leaders reject Centres draft proposal on constitutional safeguards

The LAB and KDA have been spearheading the agitation for constitutional safeguards and democratic rights for Ladakh.

17 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Honey bee colonies may function as single living organisms, study suggests

This fresh perspective suggests that common beekeeping practices such as preventing swarming and replacing queens may disrupt natural developmental stages and parasite management.

17 Oct 2026 8:44 am
UK to launch world-first space debris removal mission in 2029

The initiative aims to combat dangerous space junk, protect critical infrastructure, and advance in-orbit servicing technologies for a more sustainable space environment.

17 Oct 2026 8:42 am
Uttar Pradesh road accident: Five killed, three injured in Bulandshahr

All the injured were taken to a community health centre, where five people were declared dead during treatment, according to police.

17 Oct 2026 8:40 am
Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya files FIR against husband over assault

The FIR was registered on October 15 at the Cantt police station in Dehradun, under relevant sections of law.

17 Oct 2026 8:37 am
Elon Musk showcases futuristic Tesla Roadster with aerial manoeuvres

While Musk confirmed it will be an ownable road car, he noted that its unique flight features might not be legal in all jurisdictions.

17 Oct 2026 8:35 am
Trump rules out nuclear weapons and US ground troops in Iran conflict

Trumps remarks arrive as the US military prepares additional action options targeting Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, according to recent news reports.

17 Oct 2026 8:32 am
Hockey India must look beyond Asia

As Indias Asian dominance masks its struggles against elite nations HI must balance continental supremacy with regular exposure to the worlds best teams to prepare Harmanpreet Singh & Co for LA 2028

17 Oct 2026 8:29 am
Navi Mumbai traffic police intensify crackdown on noisy modified bike silencers

There must be understanding and awareness about the toll these loud silencers have on mental health.

17 Oct 2026 8:24 am
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis stresses constitutional values amid SIR controversy

Responding to senior advocate Prashant Bhushans call for regime change, CM says decisions must be taken in Parliament, governments changed only through elections

17 Oct 2026 8:17 am