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WorldKumortuli Ghat in Kolkata, known as Potters' Lane, is undergoing important restoration efforts. The area is famous for its artisans who create resplendent idols for Durga Puja, West Bengal's largest festival. This restoration supports the city's vibrant cultural heritage, which attracts millions of visitors through spectacular pandals and dazzling light displays during the festival.
NDTV·4h ago·Kolkata
WorldTwo Indian nationals, Arshpreet Singh of Sacramento and Vikramjeet Singh of Fontana, were convicted by a US jury for conspiring to steal cargo worth $2 million from Southern California warehouses. They used legitimate trucking companies to secure shipping contracts but failed to deliver the goods, including electronics and appliances. The conspiracy lasted from March 2024 to June 2025.
Firstpost World·29m ago
BusinessSumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking, recommends five breakout stocks: PVRINOX, JK Tyre, ICICIGI, Texmaco Rail, and Mishra Dhatu. Despite stronger domestic industrial output, Indian stock indices remain under pressure due to Brent crude nearing $105 per barrel and US 10-year bond yields around 5.25%. Elevated crude prices and high US yields pose inflation and rupee risks, affecting foreign portfolio flows and market recovery.
Mint Markets·36m ago
HealthDelhi recorded its lowest monthly average Air Quality Index (AQI) for September in five years, with a value of 102 in 2026, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The city also saw the highest number of 'Moderate' air quality days, with 194 days having AQI below 200 from January to September 2026, marking an improvement over previous years.
Hindustan Times·16m ago·Delhi
WorldDuring the Mota Yaksh Lok fair in Kutch, a rider performing a stunt on a Bullet motorcycle inside the 'Well of Death' slipped and fell, causing panic. The local administration confirmed the accident and stated the rider was injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident video has gone viral on social media.
News18 Hindi·23m ago·Kutch
BusinessKen Griffin, founder of Citadel, has pledged a historic $3 billion donation to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest ever in US education history. The funds will support a new campus in Miami, where Griffin resides, and further development of the Pittsburgh campus. Griffin will also join the university's board of trustees as part of this commitment.
TOI World·39m ago
NDTV·4h ago·Kolkata
Kumortuli Ghat in Kolkata, known as Potters' Lane, is undergoing important restoration efforts. The area is famous for its artisans who create resplendent idols for Durga Puja, West Bengal's largest festival. This restoration supports the city's vibrant cultural heritage, which attracts millions of visitors through spectacular pandals and dazzling light displays during the festival.
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