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WorldPhoto: Times of IndiaAt least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening. Investigations cite a sudden crowd surge, heavy rain, and confusion over announcements and entry-exit routes as possible causes of the tragedy.
Times of India··Kolkata
SportsPhoto: News18 SportsOn October 17, 2026, FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, securing their ninth consecutive win in the La Liga 2026-27 season. Lamine Yamal scored and assisted, with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Rodri, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo. Barcelona leads the table with 27 points, five ahead of Atlético Madrid and eight ahead of Real Betis.
News18 Sports··Sevilla
HealthPhoto: Amar UjalaThe prices of 137 cancer drugs will be reduced starting November 9, aiming to make treatment more affordable for patients. This new pricing policy is expected to lower the cost burden on cancer patients, improving access to essential medicines. The government has announced these changes to support cancer care affordability.
Amar Ujala·
WorldPhoto: Prabhat KhabarIn Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a truck loaded with paddy lost control near Sheetla Mata Temple around 1:30 AM on Saturday. It broke police barricades and struck devotees, then collided with the temple's outer wall and gate. Twelve people died and many were injured, including five to six in serious condition. A total of 39 injured were hospitalized, including two police officers on duty.
Prabhat Khabar··Gwalior
HealthPhoto: HT HealthSecond-hand cigarette smoke, which includes smoke from the burning cigarette and the smoker's exhalation, poses serious health risks even to non-smokers. Dr. Ashwin Rajbhoj and Dr. Sewanti Limaye explain that this smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, many carcinogenic, and can damage lungs and blood vessels just like direct smoking. Avoiding smoking areas may not fully protect against these dangers.
HT Health··Pune
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesA 36-year-old man was killed and four others injured in a gunfight between Kuki and Naga armed groups in Chassad village, Kamjong district, Manipur. The violence began around 2:30 pm and continued into the evening. Injured villagers were rescued by Assam Rifles and hospitalized. Locals blame NSCN-IM and Tangkhul militants from Myanmar. The Committee on Tribal Unity condemned the attack and called for central force deployment.
Hindustan Times··Kamjong
Times of India··Kolkata
Photo: Times of IndiaAt least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening. Investigations cite a sudden crowd surge, heavy rain, and confusion over announcements and entry-exit routes as possible causes of the tragedy.
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