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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKolkata 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
SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketChris Woakes, who famously batted with a dislocated shoulder in his final Test at The Oval, criticized the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the way his international career ended. Woakes learned he was dropped through a blunt public statement by England Men's managing director Rob Key, who said Woakes was not in future plans. Woakes called the announcement cold and felt undervalued, wishing for a private conversation instead.
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WorldPhoto: Zee News HindiAt least 12 devotees were killed and several injured when a paddy-laden truck broke through police barricades and struck people near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, early on October 18 during Durga Ashtami. The truck hit the temple’s outer wall after running over devotees on a downhill road. Five to six injured are critical, including two police personnel. A total of 39 were hospitalized.
Zee News Hindi··Gwalior
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaThe Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protested in Pune demanding cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters, including students near Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue, opposed alleged irregularities in the SIR process. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced Shiv Sena's support for drought-affected farmers, including livelihood aid and financial help for daughters' marriages.
Amar Ujala··Pune
TechnologyPhoto: NDTV TechSeveral smartphones under Rs. 45,000 feature Snapdragon chipsets. The Redmi Note 17 Pro includes the octa-core Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 SoC built on a 4nm process. The OnePlus Nord 6, launched earlier this year, has the powerful octa-core Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. Other options include Vivo T5 Pro, Motorola Edge 70 Fusion, and Nothing Phone (4a).
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SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketIndian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, recently retired from first-class cricket, revealed his struggle with alcohol addiction that worsened after his divorce. He checked into rehab for 26 days, which helped him regain control and maturity. Chahal credited his family and friends for support and said his fitness and emotional balance improved significantly, feeling rejuvenated during the last IPL season.
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Deccan Herald··Kolkata
Photo: Deccan HeraldKolkata 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.
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