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West Bengal CM orders probe, compensation after Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal site in Kolkata following a stampede that killed 19 people, mostly women and children, and injured 25 others on October 17, 2026. He announced an independent investigation led by a sitting judge and promised compensation for victims' families. New crowd management guidelines will be implemented.

The Hindu··Kolkata

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Delhi Protests Risk ₹4,000 Crore Business Loss in 10 Days: CAIT

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) warned that ongoing protests in Delhi could jeopardize business transactions worth over ₹400 crore daily, potentially reaching ₹4,000 crore in ten days if disruptions persist. Praveen Khandelwal, CAIT Secretary General and MP from Chandni Chowk, highlighted that prolonged protests may impact trade, customer movement, and supply chains, urging balance between peaceful protests and economic activity.

News18··Delhi

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Stanford Requires Consent Pledge Before College Parties

At Stanford University, students must recite a consent pledge aloud before entering parties. The pledge emphasizes that consent can be withdrawn anytime and includes accountability promises. Some fraternities enforce quizzes on the pledge. These measures, often student-initiated, reflect growing campus efforts to regulate social events amid concerns about safety, highlighted by the 2024 Cornell fraternity gang-rape allegations.

HT Health··Stanford

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Massive Protests in France Turn Violent, 143-Year-Old Building Set Ablaze

In France, protests escalated into violence with tear gas used in Paris and other cities. Around 550,000 people protested nationwide, including 110,000 in Paris. Over 1,200 arrests were made. A 143-year-old building in Limoges was set on fire. Shops were looted, and vehicles targeted. Notable damage occurred at Louis Vuitton stores in Bordeaux and an Apple store in Lille. Police used tear gas and water cannons to control crowds.

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DIIs Raise Stakes in 8 NSE Midcap Stocks in Q2 FY27

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) increased their holdings in eight NSE midcap stocks during the September 2026 quarter. Companies with DII shareholding rising by over 200 basis points quarter-on-quarter include Swiggy, One97 Communications, Meesho, Cochin Shipyard, Lenskart Solutions, Piramal Finance, APL Apollo Tubes, and SBI Cards and Payment Services, according to StockEdge data.

ET Markets·

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Women Play All Key Roles in Pink Ramlila Festival in Delhi

In Delhi's Pink Ramlila festival organized by Purvi Delhi Vaidehi Trust, women artists are performing all major roles including Ram, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna, and Ravan. Traditionally, male actors play these characters, but this event offers women the opportunity to enact diverse roles, managing the entire event from stage to organization, as stated by Shruti Gupta, the trust's vice president.

News18 Hindi··Delhi

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