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West Bengal Deploys Doctors at Five Major Kolkata Durga Puja Pandals

Following 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

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Kerala Home Minister Urges Tougher NDPS Act and Centre-State Meeting

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has called for a stricter NDPS Act to impose harsher penalties on drug traffickers. He urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold a meeting with state home ministers to discuss a drug-free India. Chennithala highlighted drug networks uncovered during Kerala's 'Operation Toofan' that extend beyond state and national borders, emphasizing the need for urgent national intervention and legal reforms.

Hindustan Times··Thiruvananthapuram

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India-New Zealand FTA Begins with 100% Duty-Free Access

The historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand officially came into effect on October 20, 2026. Signed on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi at India Mandapam, the agreement grants Indian products 100% duty-free access to New Zealand markets. The FTA is expected to boost investments worth 20 billion dollars between the two countries.

Amar Ujala··New Delhi

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Japan Invests $21 Billion in US Semiconductor Factories

Japan has pledged $21 billion to build two semiconductor factories in New York to support the US chip industry and strengthen bilateral ties. Experts suggest this investment offers limited benefits for Japan's domestic chip production. Amid rising debt concerns, Japan plans additional investments in strategic sectors like AI and semiconductors to boost its technological capabilities.

Economic Times··New York

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Jaguar Launches £130,000 Electric Car Amid Brand Reboot

Jaguar has unveiled its first new model in eight years, an electric car priced at £130,000, marking a significant moment for the brand after its 2024 rebranding. The rebranding faced criticism, especially for a promotional video that lacked vehicles and showed expressionless fashion models, leading to mixed reactions.

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Yash Urges Fans to Watch 'Ramayana' With an Open Mind

Superstar Yash, who co-produced and stars as Ravan in the film 'Ramayana,' urged fans to watch the movie with an open mind and not focus on minor VFX faults. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash praised co-producer Namit Malhotra's vision and emphasized the importance of supporting such ambitious Indian stories on a global platform.

HT Entertainment··Hyderabad

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