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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Kills 19, Injures 25

A stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening killed 19 people and injured 25. Preliminary police findings cite mismanagement, inadequate security, narrow exits, a sudden downpour, and a misleading announcement urging visitors to leave due to a feared collapse. Investigations continue to identify the source of the announcement and crowd control lapses during Maha Saptami.

Business Standard··Kolkata

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PoliticsPhoto: NDTV

Chetan Bhagat and Rahul Kanwal Discuss Balanced Journalism and AI

NDTV Editor-in-Chief and CEO Rahul Kanwal stated that news organizations should not claim complete neutrality or lack of bias, as everyone has personal views. Instead, they should strive to present multiple perspectives on a story. Author Chetan Bhagat joined the discussion on balanced journalism and the role of AI in media.

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EntertainmentPhoto: HT Entertainment

Prabhas' Spirit to Release on Diwali 2027, Clashing with Ramayana Part 2

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, has been rescheduled for release on October 29, 2027, during Diwali. This new date shifts it from December 2026 and places it in direct competition with Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana Part 2, starring Ranbir Kapoor, which is also set for Diwali 2027. Vanga teased a new poster revealing the updated release date.

HT Entertainment·

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PoliticsPhoto: The Hindu

PM Modi Announces ₹2L Relief for Gwalior Accident Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the deaths in a Gwalior accident where a truck hit devotees near a temple, killing 13 and injuring 40. Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to each injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. The accident occurred early Sunday when the truck lost control and struck the devotees.

The Hindu··Gwalior

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SciencePhoto: News18 Hindi

IMD Issues Warning; NDRF Deployed in 17 Districts Amid Severe Weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning as the monsoon returns, bringing unusual cold conditions to northern and eastern India. Due to changing weather patterns, the IMD forecast prompted the deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams. Seventeen districts are currently under threat from severe weather conditions, prompting precautionary measures.

News18 Hindi·

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BusinessPhoto: ET Markets

FPIs Withdraw Rs 52,100 Crore from Indian Equities in October

Foreign portfolio investors have pulled out Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities in October so far, continuing the trend from September's Rs 35,861 crore net withdrawal. Factors such as high crude oil prices, rising US bond yields, and a stronger dollar have dampened investor sentiment. Despite some buying on October 16, selling persists in certain sectors.

ET Markets·

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