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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Updates: At Least 19 Dead, Govt Announces

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 imposed in parts of Kolkata as major Durga Puja pandals suspend entry following a stampede that killed 19 pe

Tragedy Strikes Durga Puja as 19 Die in Kolkata Stampede

A stampede during Durga Puja in Kolkata resulted in 19 fatalities, prompting accusations of negligence against the organizing committee. Tragedy

France Protests Turn Violent: Looting, Buildings Torched and Over 1,000 Detained

Unrest broke out in parts of France as students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists took to the streets to protest high prices and inequal

Kolkata Enforces Section 163 of BNSS Amid Safety Concerns Following Tragic Incident

Kolkata has implemented Section 163 of BNSS for three days due to safety concerns after a deadly incident during Durga Puja. Kolkata Enforces Sec

Amit Shah visits Kalighat Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Kolkatas Kalighat Temple in West Bengal.

What is holding up the US-India trade deal?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next week to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss trade issues. His meetings will take p

Organisers Among 7 Held for Kolkata Pandal Stampede That Killed 19

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari earlier said that an SIT headed by a sitting judge of the Calcutta High Court will investigate the incident

Signpost India turns Bengalurus Majestic Metro into a digital art showcase

The experience was launched on October 17, 2026, with a midnight art soire titled Stone to Life

Akash Anand to Hold Public Meetings Across Five Districts in Uttar Pradesh

BSP leader Akash Anand plans public meetings in Uttar Pradesh and a seminar in Punjab, emphasizing party responsibilities and community engagemen

Seven, including organisers, arrested in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede as CM Suvendu promises action

Seven, including organisers, arrested in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede as CM Suvendu promises action

At Least 13 Killed As Truck Runs Over Crowd Near Temple In Madhya Pradesh

A paddy-laden truck reportedly lost control near Sheetla Mata Temple during Navratri, killing 13 devotees and injuring around 40 others as author

Over 2.6 Million Afghan Girls Denied Secondary Education Since 2021, Says United Nations' Body

According to the official report, girls who are out of school face heightened protection risks, including child labour, abuse, early marriage, an

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European countries including Norway, Switzerland sign free trade agreement with Vietnam

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Kumari Naz: From Child Star to Iconic Voice Behind Sridevi

Kumari Naz, a child star from Mumbai, made waves in Hindi cinema and lent her voice to Sridevis early films. Kumari Naz: From Child Star to Iconi

Your claim may be cashless, but not costless

Cashless claim settlement promises a simpler way to handle hospitalisation insurance claims. But does it also promise freedom from hospital bills

Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver

Facing intense criticism, US President Donald Trump said he had taken a good decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law an

Video: Pistol In Hand, Bangladesh Minister Raids Suspected Drug Den

State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain uploaded a video clip in which he was seen stepping out of a vehicle with a megaphone

Daren Sammy hails West Indies

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Indian applicants face 179-year wait for US green cards

Washington: US Congressman Josh Gottheimer has renewed his call to end per-country caps on employment-based green cards, as the latest US visa bu

Oxygen Tanks, Air Purifier Sales Up By 600% In Southeast Asia Amid Indonesia Wildfires Haze

Air purifier retailers, meanwhile, said sales have jumped since air quality levels started to dip in August during haze conditions.

Chorbagan pandal stampede: Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to mishap, say Kolkata Police

Circumstantial evidence, along with accounts from locals and eyewitnesses, suggests that inadequate crowd control contributed to the incident at

Tug off UAE's Khor Fakkan struck by two projectiles, UKMTO says

The British navy-affiliated UKMTO said on Sunday that it has received a report of an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirate

Confusion Surrounds Mahashtami Dates: Kalka Ji Temples Head Priest Clarifies

The head priest of Kalka Ji Temple clarifies the dates for Mahashtami celebrations amid confusion among devotees. Confusion Surrounds Mahashtami

Heavy rain to continue in South India till Oct 23; Delhi to stay dry

The IMD has forecast heavy rain across parts of south peninsular India until October 23, while Delhi is expected to remain dry with mainly clear

Trump says second term is more powerful as he touts Gulf of Mexico renaming at Kentucky rally

Donald Trump described his second term as more powerful than his first while highlighting the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico at a rally in Kentuc

The grief of ghungroos

Maharashtras Kolhati women preserve the States Tamasha folk tradition even as many face sexual exploitation, financial insecurity and social stig

Seven Arrested Following Deadly Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, which left 19 dead. Seven Arrested

78.5% of no mapping, logical discrepancy cases in Delhi resolved: Chief Electoral Officer

The office of the CEO said that SIR is under progress in Delhi with the objective that no eligible voter to be left out of electoral roll

Hyderabad DEO orders inspection of graduate polling stations

Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Election Officer (DEO) RV Karnan has instructed election officials to inspect every polling station for the upcomin

Soybean output may dip to 2%; MP, Rajasthan to cushion Maharashtra losses

India's soybean production is expected to decline marginally by 2.11 per cent to 107.93 lakh tonnes in the ongoing Kharif season despite drought-

MoS Tokhan Sahu urges not to politicise Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

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KTR offers condolences to families of students killed in Nadergul accident

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Seven arrested and 14 detained after Kolkata pandal stampede kills 19

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Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon

Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orb

Fourteen dead in Gwalior truck crash; family questions hospital delay

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Mismanagement, confusing announcements led to Chorbagan pandal stampede: Kolkata Police

A team of forensic experts visited the pandal on Saturday night and collected evidence from the site.

California farm makes 10x more leasing land for solar than wheat

In Tulare County, California, the Changala family farm has embraced a transformative shift from dry-farmed wheat to solar energy. Driven by finan

Kolkata stampede: 7 arrested, including Chorbagan Durga Puja organisers; police register culpable homicide case

Kolkata Police have arrested seven people, including Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja committee office-bearers, after a stampede killed 19 people

Amit Shah visits injured after deadly stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal

Kangana Ranaut Celebrates Navratri by Embracing Traditional Crafts

Kangana Ranaut honors Indias cultural heritage during Navratri, sharing her festive celebrations and traditional attire on social media. Kangana

Boxing-Figueroa withdraws from Kameda fight due to illness after losing WBA featherweight title

Brandon Figueroa withdrew from his fight

CJI to inaugurate Ladakh

Leh/Jammu: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant will inaugurate the permanent bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Leh

West Bengal forms SIT, offers Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Kolkata Durga Puja stampede victims

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Poland says it is verifying a possible violation of its airspace

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West Bengal Government Responds to Kolkata Stampede, Urges Against Political Exploitation

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh addresses the recent stampede, emphasizing government accountability and urging against political exploitation o

Let's Go To France: Trump Mocks Nationwide Protests, Violence

Major protests gripped France on Saturday, with police clashing with demonstrators as nationwide marches against soaring inflation descended into

Organisers Among 7 Arrested For Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede That Killed 19

AI reshapes labour demand across Asia, posing challenges for job creation and skills development: Report

According to IMFs October 2026 Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, AI is already influencing labour demand across the region

13 killed, 40 injured as truck hits devotees near temple in Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior

The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. on the Sheetlamata Mandir road when the truck driver lost control of the wheels. The vehicle then hit devo

Devotees Flock to Pray at Maa Alopshankari Temple During Navratri Festival

A large crowd of devotees visited the Maa Alopshankari Temple in Prayagraj, celebrating Navratri with prayers and rituals. Devotees Flock to Pray

Besieged cities, broken supply routes: Can Yemen hold its ground against Houthis

Yemens government forces face mounting difficulties as they strive to sustain their offensive against Houthi rebels. Supply routes have been seve

19 killed, 25 injured in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

At least 19 people, most of them women and children, were killed and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the Durga Puja religious festival in

Mizorams Hnahsin Kut ends: Cosmos festival in Champhai logs 22.5 million social reach, eyes year-round tourism

Hnahsin Kut, also known as the Cosmos Festival, recently concluded in Champhai after eleven days of celebration. Organised by Champhai Nature Con

99-Year-Old Woman Sets World Record As Oldest Female Wing Walker

Helga's nieces, Jackie Rose and Julie Preece, watched her flight and described her as an independent and forthright woman.

Rubio Defends 60-Day Waiver on Russian Oil, Highlights Indias Energy Dependence

Marco Rubio emphasizes Indias reliance on Russian oil while defending a 60-day waiver on sanctions against Russia. Rubio Defends 60-Day Waiver on

IAF helicopter rescues 12 stranded overnight by Indravati floods in Chhattisgarh

An Indian Air Force helicopter rescued 12 people stranded by flooding of the Indravati River. The rescue operation followed a distress call regar

Milan protest over rising living costs turns violent, Giorgia Meloni condemns 'acts of violence'

Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday during a demonstration against wars and rising l

BJP accuses Congress of opposing women

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Amit Shah to visit Kolkata hospital and Kalighat temple post stampede

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Many dont know what my decision is: Donald Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia

It's a very good decision, and it's going to be a decision that's good for the country, and I think good for the world because we're really at a

Kolkata stampede: SIT to probe security lapses after 19 deaths; 14 detained

A tragic stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, resulting in 19 fatalities and multiple injuries. The West Bengal gover

King Canute and the sea waves

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Shark Tanks Kevin OLeary: Engineering is no longer the only education worth getting

Canadian billionaire and Shark Tank judge Kevin OLeary has said he no longer believes engineering is the only education worth pursuing. In a post

'Saw my mother die before my eyes': Son recounts Kolkata puja pandal tragedy

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: A tragic stampede occurred at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, resulting in 19 fatalities and multiple injurie

Raja Krishnamoorthis office receives suspicious package amid US probe into hazardous mailings

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reported a suspicious package at his Schaumburg district office following similar nationwide mailings. Local emer

Families of Victims Protest Outside Gwalior Mortuary After Tragic Temple Accident

Families of victims express outrage outside mortuary in Gwalior after a tragic accident near Sheetala Mata Temple left 12 dead and many injured.

Nishikant Dubey cites 1972 CPI(M) document to counter EVM criticism

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India Bars Ethanol Made From Sugarcane Juice, Syrup And B-Heavy Molasses In 2026-27 Tender As Sugar Prices Rise

US presses Israel over West Bank settler attacks

Youth Should Draw Inspiration from the Values of Ramayana: Lt. Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu

Lt. Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu urges youth to embrace the values of the Ramayana during the annual Ram Leela at Red Fort. Youth Should Draw

Indias soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' body

India's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditions in

Despite His Recent Success In Grabbing The Headlines, Rahul Is Still The BJP's Biggest Political Asset

Sammy praises West Indies in 2-2 T20I series draw with India

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma join Yamuna drive

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy reacts to student

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Protests Erupt Across Italy Against Rising Costs and Education Crisis

Italy faces widespread protests against rising inflation and education issues, prompting a response from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Protests

VHRP Mahila president calls for enforceable safeguards against digital addiction in children

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19 Killed In Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede, 25 Injured; Police Detain 12 As Bengal CM Orders High-Level Investigation

Navratri Day 8: Celebrating Maa Mahagauri, Puja Vidhi, and Kanya Pujan 2026

The eighth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. Revered as a symbol of purity, serenit

Renault CEO sees strong hybrids matching CNG's market share in India

Stephane Deblaise expects strong hybrids to gain ground as Renault expands its SUV portfolio, introduces new powertrains and targets double-digit

Jio IPO draws interest from LIC, SBI MF, HDFC MF and India's top insurers ahead of October 21 opening

The Reliance Industries has a strong presence in India's telecommunication market and has remained ahead of its rivals and competitors. As the Mu

How the changes in visa policy in the U.K. and Canada affect Indian students

A break down of the latest rules and what they mean for students heading to the U.K. or Canada for higher education

Bihar: Two vendors detained after Made in Pakistan bedsheets found on sale

Police in Bihars Motihari have detained two travelling vendors for questioning after complaints about bedsheets labelled Made in Pakistan being s

Himadri Speciality Q2 results: Net profit jumps 31% to 231 cr

Revenue from carbon materials and chemicals stood at 1,539.02 cr, and 33.32 crore from power business segments.

Captain Iyer Discusses Vaibhav Suryas Wait for T20 Opportunity

Captain Shreyas Iyer explains why young opener Vaibhav Surya hasnt played in the T20 series against West Indies. Captain Iyer Discusses Vaibhav S

Marco Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

US President Donald Trump announced a temporary waiver of sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated a 60-da

Delhi Police grants Congress NOC for November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan

On September 30, the INDIA bloc finalised a joint action plan over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row, including rallies and save democracy

Delhi Tourism hosts dandiya night for Anganwadi and ASHA workers

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