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WorldPhoto: Deccan Herald

Chhattisgarh’s Ramnami Samaj Turns Caste Defiance Into Faith

The Ramnami Samaj from Chhattisgarh expresses faith and caste defiance by tattooing the word 'Ram' on their bodies. This century-old practice symbolizes resistance and devotion, transforming their skin into a living shrine. Their presence at a Kolkata event inspired the Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee to theme its 84th edition 'Nishan' around their story, emphasizing that devotion requires no permission.

Deccan Herald··Kolkata

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Kolkata Police Detain 12 Over Durga Puja Stampede

Kolkata police detained 12 people, including organisers of the Chorebagan Durga Puja, after a stampede killed 19 and injured 24. The incident occurred during Maha Saptami amid rain due to crowd surge. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari promised strict action and formed an SIT led by a Calcutta High Court judge to investigate the mishap and ensure safety at Durga Puja pandals.

Deccan Herald··Kolkata

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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan Times

CJP Warns Legal Action if Das, Ranka Not Released Today

The CJP has warned of legal action if Das and Ranka are not released today, accusing authorities of using delay tactics. This warning came after the outfit's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was released on conditional bail Saturday, a day after his detention en route to Connaught Place for the 'Lehra do Tiranga' march in Delhi.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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12 Dead, Several Injured in Gwalior Temple Truck Accident

At around 1:30 AM, a truck lost control near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, breaking through police barricades and hitting devotees. The accident caused chaos, resulting in 12 deaths and multiple serious injuries. Authorities have started an investigation into how the truck bypassed safety measures during Navratri.

Economic Times··Gwalior

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Hollywood Portrays Tech Titans as Villains Instead of Heroes

Hollywood has shifted its portrayal of Silicon Valley figures from heroes to villains, highlighting controversies around personalities like Elizabeth Holmes, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman. Once admired as visionary entrepreneurs changing the world, these tech leaders now face public disillusionment and scrutiny amid political shifts and ethical questions. Critics note a growing reflection on the impact of this generation of tech icons.

HT Entertainment·

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Crude Oil Nears $110 per Barrel; Petrol-Diesel Prices Stable in India

Crude oil prices have risen close to $110 per barrel, with crude oil increasing by 3.72% to $109.86 and US crude by 3.51% to $101.41 per barrel. Despite this rise, petrol and diesel prices remain stable in India. In Delhi, petrol is priced at ₹102.12 and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre. Prices in Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Chandigarh, and Dehradun are also reported with no increase today.

News18Hi Business··Delhi

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