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West Bengal CM forms panel to review Durga Puja pandal safety after Chorbagan stampede

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has formed a high-level committee to review safety at major Durga Puja pandals following a stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin pandal that killed 19 and injured 25. The panel, led by disaster management and police officials, will inspect crowd management, exit routes, and structural safety, issuing guidelines to prevent future incidents. Organisers must prioritize visitor safety over pandal themes.

Hindustan Times··Kolkata

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Trump Hosts Katie Zacharia's Family at Oval Office, Gifts Children

Katie Zacharia thanked US President Donald Trump for hosting her family in the Oval Office and giving gifts to her children on her son’s birthday. Zacharia shared a photo with Trump and her family on October 17, shortly after leaving her role as White House press secretary amid criticism. She praised Trump’s leadership and described her time working for him as an honor.

HT World·

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WorldPhoto: News18 Hindi

Kolkata Stampede Kills 19, Compensation and Jobs Announced

A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Chorbagan area resulted in 19 deaths and several injuries. The festive atmosphere turned tragic during the celebrations in West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The government announced compensation of ₹25 lakh and job offers for the victims' families. All government programs today have been canceled in response to the incident.

News18 Hindi··Kolkata

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SportsPhoto: News18Hi Sports

India to Play 12-Match Series Against New Zealand in 2026

After drawing the T20 series 2-2 against West Indies, Team India is set to tour New Zealand from October to December 2026. The historic tour will feature a total of 12 matches, including 5 T20s, 5 ODIs, and 2 Test matches. Indian batsmen will face a tough challenge on New Zealand's bouncy pitches.

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ITAT Grants Relief to NRI Woman on FCNR Deposit Tax Notice

An NRI woman from Beawar, now living in Dubai, invested Rs 3.41 crore in two FCNR term deposits in India with her husband. The husband's name was the primary holder, and she was the second holder. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) granted her relief after a tax notice was issued due to unexplained deposits.

TOI Business··Beawar

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Thundershowers Bring Relief to Coastal and North Karnataka Farmers

Heavy thundershowers and rains continued across coastal and north Karnataka districts, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, with Panaje receiving 167 mm in 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department forecasts rains for the next 3-4 days due to cyclonic circulations over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Farmers in Belagavi, Vijayapura, Dharwad, and Haveri districts welcomed the beneficial rains.

Deccan Herald·

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