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Suvendu Adhikari Orders Only Sanatan Dharma Followers to Touch Durga Idols During Immersion

In West Bengal, the administration has tightened security for Durga idol immersion. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed officials to identify those allowed to touch the idols, restricting it to only Sanatan Dharma followers. Eighteen IPS officers have been deployed in Kolkata and nearby areas. Special arrangements are also made for the safety of people on small boats in Taki during the immersion.

News18 Hindi··Kolkata

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Jack Weis: Princeton PhD with Nobel-Cited Research Faces Job Rejections

Jack Weis, a 30-year-old chemical engineering PhD graduate from Princeton University in 2024, has applied to over 2,300 jobs without securing stable employment. His research was cited by the 2024 Nobel Committee, yet he remains unemployed despite his academic achievements.

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EntertainmentPhoto: Deccan Herald

Industry Supports Daler Mehndi After Uttarakhand Performance Row

Veteran singer Daler Mehndi faced public criticism from a Uttarakhand minister during a show in New Tehri for a sub-par performance, sparking industry support. Artists like Anupam Kher, Vir Das, Shaan, and others defended Mehndi, citing his illness and sobriety. Sona Mohapatra emphasized respect for his contributions and the audience's right to honest performances. The incident occurred at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism Fair.

Deccan Herald··New Tehri

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West Bengal Forms SIT to Probe Chorbagan Stampede

The West Bengal government has formed a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by retired judge Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati to investigate the October 17 stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, which killed 19 and injured 25. The SIT must submit its findings and recommendations within three months. The team includes senior officials from disaster management, police, and the National Disaster Response Force.

Hindustan Times··Kolkata

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Priyank Kharge Demands Police Permission for RSS Vijayadashami March

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has demanded that the RSS obtain formal police permission for its Vijayadashami route marches scheduled on October 25, stating that merely informing authorities is insufficient. The BJP has defended the RSS, citing legal precedents, while Rahul Gandhi criticized the RSS on women's rights, prompting BJP counterattacks. The dispute highlights tensions over legal rights and the RSS's public role.

News18··Bengaluru

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Delhi Court Orders Release of CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka

A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate court ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka from Tihar Jail after refusing to extend their judicial custody. The two spent seven days in jail following their detention during a protest at Jantar Mantar. They were detained on October 13 for climbing a locked gate and protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The News Minute··Delhi

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