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WorldPhoto: Aaj Tak

Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Causes Injuries

A stampede occurred at the famous Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on the evening of October 17, 2026. The narrow entrance and exit gates, along with poor lighting, contributed to the chaos during heavy rain. Several people were injured and admitted to Kolkata Medical College Hospital. Eyewitnesses described people fainting and being rushed to the hospital on motorcycles amid panic and confusion.

Aaj Tak··Kolkata

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BusinessPhoto: Mint Markets

Tata Steel to Announce Q2 2026 Results on October 27

Tata Steel has scheduled its board meeting for October 27, 2026, to announce the Q2 and H1 financial results for FY27. The company disclosed this date in an exchange filing. Market watchers will focus on Indian steel demand, domestic steel prices, European operations, and raw material costs following the results announcement.

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Private Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Door Detaches Mid-Air in Nigeria

A private Challenger 604 jet operated by Triton Aviation made an emergency landing in Abuja, Nigeria, after a door detached mid-air shortly after takeoff from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The plane was en route to Lagos with nine people on board, all of whom escaped unharmed. The pilots issued a Mayday call and safely returned to the airport, where emergency services were on standby.

NDTV World··Abuja

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Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: Security Staff and Organisers Detained

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that Kolkata Police have detained private security personnel and organisers of the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal following a stampede that killed 17 people and injured 25. A fact-finding team will investigate the incident, and forensic examinations are planned. The Chief Minister urged media and political leaders to avoid interfering with the evidence.

Zee News Hindi··Kolkata

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17 Dead in Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede, CM Orders Probe

A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of 17 people and injured over 10 others. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered an investigation into the incident. President, Prime Minister Modi, and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences to the victims' families. The situation remains under close watch with ongoing updates.

Amar Ujala··Kolkata

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Drain Work on Bengaluru's Lingarajapuram Road Disrupts Businesses and Traffic

Drain reconstruction on a 400-metre stretch of Lingarajapuram Main Road near Hennur flyover in Bengaluru has severely impacted local businesses and traffic. Excavation up to two feet deep has restricted access to shops, causing significant losses. Business owners report a drop in earnings and difficulties due to dust, stagnant water, and lack of proper footpaths. Traffic congestion has also worsened in the area.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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