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BusinessPhoto: Nikkei AsiaStartups in Southeast Asia are encountering significant structural roadblocks, including limited openness to foreign entrepreneurs, opaque bureaucratic processes, and a shortage of capital. These issues hinder the growth and expansion of new businesses in the region, affecting innovation and economic development.
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HealthPhoto: Amar UjalaFollowing a stampede that caused 19 deaths, West Bengal's health department has decided to station doctors at five major Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata for immediate medical assistance. From October 19 to 21, medical officers and assistant professor-rank doctors will be on duty from 5 PM to 6 AM. Leaves of doctors, health workers, and administrative officials have been canceled, and IAS officers on leave have been called back.
Amar Ujala··Kolkata
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsJio's IPO is priced between Rs 1,065 and Rs 1,119 per share and will open for subscription on October 21, closing on October 23. The grey market premium has risen to 22%, indicating a likely listing price of Rs 1,364 per share at the upper price band. This marks India's largest-ever IPO issue.
ET Markets·
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentThe filmmakers of Suriya's upcoming action-comedy 'Scene' released the second song, 'Aeroplane,' featuring Suriya and Nazriya Nazim. The romantic track highlights their on-screen chemistry and Suriya's character's playful determination to be close to Nazriya's character, Maya. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, 'Scene' is set for worldwide release on November 6, 2026.
TOI Entertainment·
PoliticsPhoto: News18RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that human error, not nature, caused the deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata that killed 19 people on October 17. Speaking at Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur, he linked similar incidents in Nepal to environmental damage caused by monopolistic power. The stampede occurred amid heavy crowds and rainfall during Maha Saptami.
News18··Kolkata
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaIn the Tiger Shroff firing case, police have increased security for the actor following the incident. The investigation has intensified, with the police also focusing on Sameer, a friend of the main accused, Rehan. Authorities are questioning Sameer as part of their probe to uncover more details about the case in Mumbai.
Amar Ujala··Mumbai
Nikkei Asia·
Photo: Nikkei AsiaStartups in Southeast Asia are encountering significant structural roadblocks, including limited openness to foreign entrepreneurs, opaque bureaucratic processes, and a shortage of capital. These issues hinder the growth and expansion of new businesses in the region, affecting innovation and economic development.
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