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SKM joins agitation over SIR irregularities; movement to grow bigger: Actor Prakash Raj

Despite the cannons, despite the bulldozers, despite stopping them, they won the battle, and they just cant keep quiet anymore, said Prakash Raj

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 10:25 pm

DU panel flags irregularities in St Stephen's College faculty recruitment

The committee concluded that the college had made appointments in violation of the shortlisting criteria approved by the university's statutory bodies, according to its report

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 10:17 pm

Kochi synagogue arson accused linked to two earlier fire incidents: Police

The Special Investigation Team suspects that videos of the incident were sent to his handlers through Telegram.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 10:06 pm

CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal expected end November

CAS said in a statement that a hearing of the case took place behind closed doors at its headquarters in Lausanne on October 8

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:58 pm

Detained Suu Kyi receives U.K. royal package: Myanmar government

Home Ministry officials met her on October 19, 2026 to deliver a package of two books about soil, one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic communication sent by King Charles III of the United Kingdom to the special female detainee

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:57 pm

Row erupts over Daler Mehndis performance at Kunjapuri Fair in Uttarakhand

During the event, Cabinet Minister and Narendra Nagar MLA Subodh Uniyal took to the stage to express his displeasure with Daler Mehndis performance

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:46 pm

Nongkseh eclipse Meghalaya Police for SSA Super Cup 2026 title

Shillong, Oct 19: The second edition of the SSA Super Cup was won by Nongkseh after they delivered an excellent performance in the final against Meghalaya Police to win 3-0 at the SSA Stadium here this evening. An own goal (8) gave Nongkseh the lead early on before Dawanchwa Challam doubled it in the 78th [] The post Nongkseh eclipse Meghalaya Police for SSA Super Cup 2026 title first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

Security tightened across Shillong for Durga Puja after arson incident

Shillong, Oct 19: Meghalaya Police has intensified security across Shillong for Durga Puja, deploying additional foot and mobile patrolling, increasing pickets and extending night patrols till 6 am. The measures were finalised at a high-level review meeting convened by the Chief Secretary and attended by DGP Idashisha Nongrang, SP Traffic Hari Prasanta and Central Puja [] The post Security tightened across Shillong for Durga Puja after arson incident first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 9:04 pm

Fed up with salary delays, SPF teachers to converge on Oct 24

Shillong, Oct 19: Fed up with irregular and delayed salaries, thousands of teachers under the Structured Pay Framework (SPF) will converge at Student Field, Jaiaw on October 24 to chalk out their future course of action. The Meghalaya Unified Teachers Association (MUTA) has convened the general meeting to press for regular disbursement of salary by [] The post Fed up with salary delays, SPF teachers to converge on Oct 24 first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 9:02 pm

Srinagar-bound bus attacked in Ludhiana's Khanna; no one injured

The incident took place on Sunday night when the bus was passing through Doraha in Khanna

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

RSS leader, W.B. Minister oppose attacks on book stalls set up by Left parties at Durga Puja pandals

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continued to target the Left parties and said its supporters are trying to create anarchy in the country

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 8:54 pm

FIBA Womens Basketball League Asia: Railways to become first Indian team at the event

Four club champions from China, South Korea (KB Stars), Chinese Taipei (Cathay Life Tigers) and Japan (Denso Iris), along with Indian National champion Indian Railways and wild-card entrant Akari Sports from the Philippines, make up the six-team competition

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 8:41 pm

China pulls out of key investment in Sri Lanka port logistics venture

When China Merchants pledged the investment in 2023, it was touted as the first major Foreign Direct Investment to enter Sri Lanka after the country defaulted on its foreign debt the previous year amid a crushing economic crisis

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 8:39 pm

Union Bank of India Q2 net profit rises 30% to 5,537 crore

Interest income of the Bank stood atRs. 28,158 crore as compared with 26,191 crore a year ago, up 7.51%

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 8:21 pm

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches upgraded agri welfare portal

The platform will serve as a single-window gateway to major government initiatives, including PM-KISAN, AgriStack and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 8:05 pm

Tiger Shroff shooting: All three accused are adults; motive under investigation, say Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Oct 19: None of the three accused held in the Tiger Shroff shooting case is a minor, Mumbai Police said on Monday, adding that two assailants had fired five to six rounds at the actors car. Addressing a press conference here, DCP Raj Tilak Roshan said one of the accused is 18 years old, [] The post Tiger Shroff shooting: All three accused are adults; motive under investigation, say Mumbai Police first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 8:00 pm

Man City star Guehi says taking the knee has lost impact after opting against anti-racism gesture

I dont think its necessarily a football issue; I think its a wider societal issue and football is that beacon of hope to try to get the message out, said Marc Guehi

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 7:54 pm

Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits power grid again

A severe shortage of American-made Patriot air defence systems has made Ukraine more vulnerable

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

MIDCE launches four specialised law courses at NLU Meghalaya

Shillong, Oct 19: The Meghalaya Integrated Development Centre of Excellence (MIDCE), established by the Government of Meghalaya under IICA Shillong, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, launched specialised courses on Corporate Law, Competition Law & Market Regulation, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws, and Business & Financial Laws on October 16 at the National Law University. Facilitated by the [] The post MIDCE launches four specialised law courses at NLU Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 7:28 pm

Ranji Trophy: Pradoshs ton puts Tamil Nadu in the drivers seat

At stumps, Uttarakhand was 9 for one in its second innings after Sai Kishore dismissed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 7:21 pm

Chanda chori par chuppi chaayi: Congress slams BJP on Ram temple donation theft case

Jairam Ramesh demanded that full accounting of offerings at the temple be made public, roles of all responsible persons investigated, and no official be spared accountability

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 7:19 pm

Chanda chori par chuppi chaayi: Congress slams BJP on Ram temple donation theft case

Jairam Ramesh demanded that full accounting of offerings at the temple be made public, roles of all responsible persons investigated, and no official be spared accountability

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 7:19 pm

JJM exposure visit takes Mawkyrwat students from source to tap

Mawkyrwat, Oct 19: A students exposure visit on the theme A Journey of Water from Source to Functional Household Tap Connection under Greater Mawkyrwat Combined Water Supply Scheme was organised recently by the office of the Executive Engineer, PHED, Mawkyrwat Division, South West Khasi Hills. Detailed explanations were given on water conservation, sustainability, protection of [] The post JJM exposure visit takes Mawkyrwat students from source to tap first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 7:19 pm

Archery trials held in Mairang

Shillong, Oct 19: The selection trial for archers to represent Eastern West Khasi Hills at the state level championship began on Monday at Khadsawphra College Playground, Mairang. The 3rd Open to All District Level Archery Championship 2026, organised by the Archery Association of Eastern West Khasi Hills in collaboration with the District Sports Officer, Nongstoin, [] The post Archery trials held in Mairang first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 7:12 pm

Late birth/death registration beyond 2 years now needs judicial order

Shillong, Oct 19: The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District has informed that in pursuance of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026, which came into force on 1st October 2026, any birth or death reported more than two years after its occurrence now requires an order exclusively from a Judicial Magistrate of [] The post Late birth/death registration beyond 2 years now needs judicial order first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 7:04 pm

U.S. missions in West Asia issue security alert over possible Iran-backed attacks

Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions, read an advisory

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 6:49 pm

John Brittas seeks Presidents intervention as JNU students hunger strike enters 17th day

John Brittas said the hunger strike, which began on October 3, followed the university administration's alleged failure to address the student community's genuine and longstanding concerns

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 6:45 pm

France protest: Prime Minister calls for localised curfews in cities to curb rioting, looting

On October 17, 2026, despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle, said the French PM as he defended the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 6:38 pm

Supreme Court stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

On July 7, the high court upheld the death sentences of 38 operatives of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen in the serial-bomb-blasts case

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 6:24 pm

Election Commission is having a tech problem

By Pankaj Rasgania The debate around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has drawn nationwide legal and public scrutiny. And at its roots, it appears that the ECI is having a tech problem. The controversy revolves around four core elements: Form 6, Form 8, the SIR, and the digital [] The post Election Commission is having a tech problem first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Oct 2026 6:23 pm

Sugarcane farmers suspend agitation, set new deadline

Sugarcane farmers from across the State who had launched Hubballi Chalk to press for their various demands temporarily suspended their week-long agitation

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 6:22 pm

UltraTech Cement Q2 net profit rises 21.3% to 1,501 crore

During the quarter, domestic grey cement sales volumes rose 13.8% to 35.94 million tonnes and capacity utilisation jumped to 71% from 66% over the same period last year

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

Ramesh Powar appointed to BCCI selection panel; Pragyan Ojha to chair committee

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, unanimously recommended Powars appointment after screening and interviewing applicants at the BCCI headquarters

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:49 pm

Watch: Sheetal Devi equals world record; India top womens compound team qualification at Asian Para Games

Indias para-archery star Sheetal Devi equalled the world record with 704 points in the womens compound qualification round at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, setting a new Asian record. Along with debutant Payal, she helped India top the team qualification standings and secure a direct berth in the semifinals.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:47 pm

UDF convenor dares V.D. Satheesan reveal name of anonymous benefactor who sponsored his chartered flight

Adoor Prakash told a television channel that V.D. Satheeshan had a moral obligation to clear the politically controversial ambiguity surrounding his obstinate refusal to name the person or entity who sponsored the private chartered flight

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:29 pm

POSH compliance in public sector banks: CIC remands RTI appeal for fair hearing

The applicant, Chayan Ghosh Chowdhury, cited the Supreme Courts decision in Aureliano Fernandes vs State of Goa case and claimed that banks had failed to constitute Internal Committees as required under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:28 pm

The Howdah Bearers | Mysuru's Dasara elephants

Kings stopped riding it in 1969. The elephants never stopped carrying it. This year, Mysuru has picked the next elephant.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:22 pm

Watch: Kolkata Durga Pandal stampede: 7 arrested, probe underway

A stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbajanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, West Bengal, killed 19 people, including four children. Seven people, including two committee office-bearers, have been arrested. Kolkata Police have registered a culpable homicide case as the State government announces compensation and introduces stricter crowd management measures at Durga Puja pandals.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moments notice

I say to our enemies: Do not test us -- you will receive harsher blows than you have suffered to date, Benjamin Netanyahu said

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 4:53 pm

Prior nod to probe bribe demand by police personnel not needed under anti-graft law: Supreme Court

The significant observation was made by a Bench of Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria in its judgment delivered on October 16

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 4:41 pm

Over 97,500 Students Appear in JKBOSE Class 10th Exams, 1,003 Centres Set Up

Srinagar, Oct 19 : More than 97,500 students are appearing for the Class 10 annual examinations across Jammu and Kashmir, with around 1,003 examination centres established across the Union Territory, JKBOSE Secretary Sheikh Ghulam Hassan said on Monday. The examination centres have been set up across the 10 districts of the Kashmir Valley, seven districts of the Jammu division, and the twin districts of Leh and Kargil, JKBOSE Secretary said. He said students were appearing for the examinations in a positive atmosphere and expressed hope that they would perform well. JKBOSE secretary Hassan said the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) had made special arrangements for Children with Special Needs (CWSN), including a dedicated examination centre at the board office. Such candidates are provided a relaxation of five marks in the passing criteria, 20 minutes of additional time and scribes, depending on the nature of their disabilities, he said. The secretary said the board was committed to ensuring that students with special needs could pursue their academic goals without facing unnecessary difficulties. He said decisions regarding examination arrangements and reforms were taken collectively after consultations with officers, joint secretaries and deputy secretaries to ensure the smooth conduct of examinations. Our effort is to ensure that stakeholders, especially students, do not face any problems and can continue their academic journey, Hassan said. The Class 10 annual examinations are being conducted across Jammu and Kashmir amid arrangements aimed at ensuring their smooth and hassle-free conduct, he added. (KNS)

RisingKashmir 19 Oct 2026 4:41 pm

Houthi rebels strike government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters

The rebels fired ballistic missiles on the al-Alam military camp in the southern province of Shabwa

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 4:22 pm

Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar wins gold in men's long jump T47 event

The two-time Paralympic silver-medallist will also compete in his pet event, high jump T47, in the ongoing Games.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 4:22 pm

U.K. defence bosses homes targeted by pro-Palestinian group

The List claimed responsibility for attacks on properties linked to Leonardo, Ultra Intelligence & Communications and Keysight, as police investigate the vandalism

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 4:18 pm

AISA President Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against Rs 10,000 Peace Bond notice, seeks protection from coercive action

New Delhi , Oct 19 : All India Students Association (AISA) president Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging a notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate directing her to show cause why she should not execute a personal bond of Rs 10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry. In her petition, Bora has sought quashing of the October 17 notice issued under Sections 126 and 130 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, along with all proceedings arising from it. She has also sought directions to the authorities not to take any coercive action against her pursuant to the notice. The petition states that Bora was called upon to appear before the Special Executive Magistrate on October 19 and explain why she should not be required to furnish the bond under Section 135(3) of the BNSS. Challenging the notice, Bora has alleged that it does not disclose any material to substantiate the apprehension of a breach of peace and fails to specify the period, occasion or event in relation to which such a breach is anticipated. According to the petition, the notice cites sloganeering at Mandi House on October 16, repeated protests around Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, and an allegation that Bora instigated people to participate in a demonstration at Connaught Place on the same day. Bora has disputed the allegation concerning the Connaught Place demonstration, contending that her call was for a peaceful gathering at Mandi House at 5 pm on October 16. She has submitted that she was detained from Mandi House and that the gathering she had called for was different from the demonstration referred to in the notice. The petition further contends that the authorities have not supplied the underlying order and material relied upon to initiate the proceedings, thereby preventing her from effectively responding to the allegations. It also questions the reliance on prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, arguing that the notice does not identify the specific order or incident allegedly violated. The plea states that an order dated August 23, issued by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sub-Division Parliament Street, did not cover Mandi House and exempted Jantar Mantar Road. The August 23 order prohibited meetings, slogans, speeches and assemblies of five or more people across the sub-division for 60 days, until October 21, subject to the specified exemption. Bora has argued that preventive proceedings cannot be initiated merely on the basis of participation in or a call for a peaceful protest, and that the authorities must demonstrate a proximate likelihood of a breach of peace. The petition alleges that the notice is vague, rests on incorrect factual assertions and amounts to an arbitrary exercise of preventive powers. The plea also invokes the fundamental rights to freedom of speech and expression, peaceful assembly and personal liberty under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution. According to the petition, Bora was detained at Mandi House at around 5.30 pm on October 16, taken to an undisclosed location and subsequently to RK Puram police station, where she was held overnight. She was released at around 6 am on October 17. The notice issued by the Special Executive Magistrate followed the detention and required her to appear on October 19. Bora has contended that failure to grant relief would expose her to the possibility of being directed to execute the bond, with the prospect of detention in the event of non-compliance. The petition comes in the backdrop of the proposed Lehra Do Tiranga march and demonstrations, scheduled for October 16, concerning the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Protesters had also sought accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)'s Abhijeet Dipke was also detained ahead of the proposed march. According to the earlier account of the police action, proceedings under Sections 126 and 170 of the BNSS were initiated against him, and he was released after appearing before a Special Executive Magistrate and executing a peace bond. The present petition seeks quashing of the notice dated October 17 and protection against coercive action arising from the proceedings. The matter concerns the legality of the preventive action initiated against Bora following the events of October 16.

RisingKashmir 19 Oct 2026 4:02 pm

China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India, citing national security

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Monday, October 19, in an announcement that, it was introducing export controls on tunnel-boring machines and related items and optimising and adjusting export-control measures for certain dredgers and related items.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:53 pm

Garbage truck driver booked for running over stray puppy at Avalahalli in Bengaluru

The complainant alleges that the garbage vehicles driver, Chakku Miah, failed to honk or make any apparent attempt to alert the dog before running over the animal

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:48 pm

MEA rejects OICs anti-India references, accuses Pakistan of orchestrating them

The MEA said that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India, and politically motivated propaganda cannot alter that reality

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:43 pm

Ukraine received 'no early warning' of Russian strikes: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles at the Kyiv region and more than 200 drones across the war-torn country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:42 pm

Tiger Shroff firing case: 3 suspects detained in Rajasthans Kota while fleeing to Nepal

Following a joint intelligence operation between Mumbai and Rajasthan police, three suspects, including a minor, were detained at the Kota railway station after being intercepted aboard a Pune-Jaipur train. The arrests come in connection with a shooting that occurred a day earlier outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu home, leaving his driver and a bystander injured while the actor escaped unhurt. Identified as Ritik from Bihar and Rehan from Haryana, the suspects reportedly planned to flee to Nepal, as authorities continue verifying a social media claim linking the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the attack.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:17 pm

Tiger Shroff firing case: 3 suspects detained in Rajasthans Kota while fleeing to Nepal

Following a joint intelligence operation between Mumbai and Rajasthan police, three suspects, including a minor, were detained at the Kota railway station after being intercepted aboard a Pune-Jaipur train. The arrests come in connection with a shooting that occurred a day earlier outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu home, leaving his driver and a bystander injured while the actor escaped unhurt. Identified as Ritik from Bihar and Rehan from Haryana, the suspects reportedly planned to flee to Nepal, as authorities continue verifying a social media claim linking the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the attack.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:17 pm

France Protests: 1800 arrested as Macron refuses Interior ministers resignation

At least 1,800 people have been arrested as violent protests sweep France amid public anger over rising living costs and poor school conditions. President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuezs resignation and ordered a review of security failures.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:15 pm

France Protests: 1800 arrested as Macron refuses Interior ministers resignation

At least 1,800 people have been arrested as violent protests sweep France amid public anger over rising living costs and poor school conditions. President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuezs resignation and ordered a review of security failures.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:15 pm

Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but protesters credentials must be weighed: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to respond to petitions alleging illegal detention of protesters during the anti-CEC demonstrations, while cautioning that criminals should not participate under the guise of civilians

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:15 pm

Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against peace bond notice

AISA said Neha Boras petition seeks an immediate stay and withdrawal of the notice, and argues that the notice is prima facie ambiguous and factually incorrect

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:10 pm

Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against peace bond notice

AISA said Neha Boras petition seeks an immediate stay and withdrawal of the notice, and argues that the notice is prima facie ambiguous and factually incorrect

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:10 pm

Tiger Shroff firing: AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions PM Modi, Amit Shah over gang in BJP-ruled state

AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the ruling government over the law-and-order situation, questioning how a criminal gang can operate freely and open fire on actor Tiger Shroff in a BJP-ruled state while its leader is imprisoned in Gujarat, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:09 pm

Tiger Shroff firing: AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions PM Modi, Amit Shah over gang in BJP-ruled state

AAP MP Sanjay Singh criticized the ruling government over the law-and-order situation, questioning how a criminal gang can operate freely and open fire on actor Tiger Shroff in a BJP-ruled state while its leader is imprisoned in Gujarat, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:09 pm

Short: Ladakh Pashmina shines at Lakm fashion week

RisingKashmir 19 Oct 2026 3:05 pm

Police lost control during French protests, says Interior Minister

President Emmanuel Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunezs resignation even as he acknowledged security and intelligence failures in the government response

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:55 pm

Bombay HC to hear actor Imran Khans plea against Leave India order on October 26

Actor Imran Khan has approached the Bombay High Court challenging a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The U.S. citizen was briefly detained near a protest in Mumbai on October 10 but maintains that he neither participated in the demonstration nor had any links to its organisers. Khan has also received a notice questioning his OCI status. The High Court will hear his plea on October 26.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:51 pm

Four Canadian soldiers killed as fire engulfs military training ground in Alberta

Four Canadian soldiers were killed and 39 others injured, including 19 critically, after a fast-moving fire swept through a military training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on October 17. Officials said strong winds caused the flames to spread nearly one kilometre in just 36 seconds, catching soldiers during live-fire combat training. An investigation into the incident is under way.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:48 pm

'Pandal Collapsing' Announcement Caused Panic: Eyewitness On Kolkata Stampede

Eyewitnesses said the loudspeaker announcement came just as pushing and shoving began at the pandal amid a sudden rain

NDTV 19 Oct 2026 2:23 pm

Missing Kokernag labourers body returns home, family alleges murder

Anantnag, Oct 19: Grief and anger erupted in south Kashmirs Kokernag on Monday as family members and locals staged a protest after the body of a 28-year-old labourer, who had been missing for weeks, reached his native village from Punjab. The grieving family members and locals blocked the road, wailed and beat their chests while demanding justice. The grieving family told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that Dar had initially travelled to Srinagar for work before leaving for Ludhiana in Punjab in search of employment. We remained in regular telephone contact with him for about a week, after which his phone was switched off and he could no longer be reached, said a family member. He said that on October 17, the family and locals staged a protest in Hallpora, expressing concern over Dars disappearance and seeking urgent efforts to trace him. On Monday morning, after his body reached the village, family members and locals staged another protest outside Police Station Kokernag, alleging that Dar had been murdered and demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. A police officer told KNO that a missing report was lodged on September 26 regarding Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, a resident of Darpora, Hallpora, Gadool in Kokernag. He said police had assured the protesters that the case would be investigated fairly and taken to its logical conclusion. The protesters dispersed following the assurance.(KNO)

RisingKashmir 19 Oct 2026 2:19 pm

Two killed in firing on firewood collectors in Manipurs Imphal East

More than 10 people had gone to the hills near Nongshum around 7 a.m. to collect firewood when they were ambushed by the suspected militants, firewood collectors said

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:11 pm

Anti-drug activist murder: Diljit Dosanjh says Jhota's family should get justice

Known for raising his voice against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store in a busy marketplace in Mansa on October 13

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:04 pm

Anti-drug activist murder: Diljit Dosanjh says Jhota's family should get justice

Known for raising his voice against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store in a busy marketplace in Mansa on October 13

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:04 pm

We're seeking development in all domains, air, sea to AI: Vice-chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar also referred to the Navy's Operation Urja Suraksha, which has helped in safely escorting many ships to Indian shores, amid attacks in critical sea lanes

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:01 pm

We're seeking development in all domains, air, sea to AI: Vice-chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar also referred to the Navy's Operation Urja Suraksha, which has helped in safely escorting many ships to Indian shores, amid attacks in critical sea lanes

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 2:01 pm

Greek coast guard says 12 migrants die in Aegean sea crossings

A baby and four women were among six people who died off the island of Lesbos on Monday following the collision, a coast guard official said

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:40 pm

Indian air ambulance makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; patient dies

The air ambulance, flying from Agartala to Kolkata, made an emergency landing in Dhaka after a mid-air technical fault; the 56-year-old patient later died at a city hospital

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:29 pm

World Food Programme says ending aid for half million in Gaza due to funding shortfall

As of this month, we're now cutting half a million people from the number of people that we're assisting, Shaun Hughes, the WFP country director, told AFP.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:27 pm

CM Vijays negligence is costing lives, alleges M.K. Stalin

Incidents of violence and murder, and the seizure of drugs by central agencies, show that the Chief Minister is not paying adequate attention to the police department, the former CM said

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:24 pm

Speeding Thar Rams Scooter On Hyderabad Highway, Kills 2 Siblings

Their scooter had reportedly stopped behind a DCM vehicle amid traffic congestion when a red Mahindra Thar allegedly hit it from behind.

NDTV 19 Oct 2026 1:23 pm

Beyond religiosity: on the Kolkata pandal tragedy| The Hindu Editorial

At least 19 people lost their lives in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkatas Girish Park area. Sudden rain, narrow entry and exit points, and a surge of visitors reportedly contributed to the tragedy. The incident has raised questions about crowd management, police deployment and safety arrangements at large public gatherings. Could better planning and crowd regulation have prevented the deaths?

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Government asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to limited set of narratives

MeitYs advisory, issued amid protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation, asks Meta to review its content-ranking systems and provide context for posts on ongoing public events

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:13 pm

Nagpur Symbiosis professor placed on leave for sending 'inappropriate' messages to ex-student

The issue triggered protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, whose members demanded the professor's removal and strict action against him.

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 1:13 pm