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YS Jagan accuses Chandrababu Naidu of mocking democracy, alleges bid to prevent Opposition from filing nominations

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 3:32:17 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday accused the ruling coalition of attempting to prevent Opposition candidates from filing nominations for local body elections, alleging that the mo ... read..

Kashmir-bound bus attacked in Haryanas Karnal; J-K CMO takes up matter with Haryana govt

Karnal (Haryana) | October 18, 2026 3:32:15 PM IST

The Office of the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday said it has taken up with the Haryana government the unfortunate incident involving a J&K-bound bus that was attacked in Haryanas Karnal district. ... read..

Hygienic public toilets part of Right to Life: Delhi HC proposes surprise checks, seeks accountability of MCD officials

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 3:32:13 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has proposed surprise inspections of public toilets by teams of male and female students from three social work institutions to monitor their cleanliness, hygiene and structural condition, emphasising that access to hygienic public to ... read..

India-US strategic ties must respect sovereignty: Congress' Anand Sharma backs firm stand on 'indentured servants' remark

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 3:32:07 PM IST

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday said India-US strategic ties must be based on mutual respect and recognition of India's sovereignty, asserting that New Delhi cannot be dictated to on its trade and energy decisions, ... read..

"Case of complete maladministration": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames authorities for Kolkata pandal stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 3:01:41 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday alleged "maladministration" as the reason for the stampede at the Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, questioning the arrangements made for crowd management. ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: Amit Shah expresses grief, says injured receiving all possible help

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 3:01:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of devotees in a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and said that all possible medical facilities were being provided to the injured. ... read..

"Hope BJP learns lesson from such incident": Priyank Kharge on Chorbagan pandal stampede

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | October 18, 2026 3:01:33 PM IST

Following the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday said that the incident is unfortunate and urged not to "politicise it". ... read..

"Bengal is at God's mercy": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari blames mismanagement for Kolkata pandal stampede

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 3:01:30 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday blamed mismanagement for the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durgotsab Samity Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives and left many injured, criticising the West Bengal government over the handling ... read..

"Will constitute SIT as soon as possible": WB CM Suvendu Adhikari on probe over Kolkata pandal stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 3:01:29 PM IST

Following the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) would be constituted soon to probe the incident, adding that six peop ... read..

CISF to roll out historic functional reorganisation from November 1

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | October 18, 2026 3:01:27 PM IST

In a historic step, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will implement a major functional reorganisation of its administrative and operational structure from November 1 to strengthen specialised security management across critical infrastructure ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel offers prayers to Adhyashakti Maa Ambaji during Shardiya Navratri

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 18, 2026 3:01:22 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the famous Ambaji temple and sought the blessings of Maa Ambe on the eighth day of Shardiya Navratri. ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: MP CM orders removal of CSP, suspension of 8 police personnel over alleged negligence

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 3:01:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a City Superintendent of Police (CSP) from his post and the suspension of eight other police personnel over alleged negligence following a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwal ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi expresses grief over devotees' deaths in Gwalior truck accident

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 2:32:53 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of devotees after a truck hit them near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against 4 more accused in Sirsa women police station grenade attack case

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 2:32:51 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency has filed a supplementary chargesheet before the NIA Special Court in Haryana's Panchkula against four accused in connection with the November 25, 2025, grenade attack carried out near the Women Police Station in Sirsa. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Thousands take holy dip in Akhanda Cauvery for Aippasi Thula Snanam

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2026 2:32:49 PM IST

Thousands of devotees took a holy dip in the Akhanda Cauvery River at Thirupparaithurai on Sunday to mark the first day of the Tamil month of Aippasi, as Astra Devar underwent a ceremonial abhishekam with sacred offerings before the Theerthavari ritual. ... read..

Unacceptable for non-Indian citizens to intervene in Indias internal affairs: Chirag Paswan on Actor Imran Khans Leave India notice

Patna (Bihar) | October 18, 2026 2:32:47 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday termed the involvement of non-Indian citizens in India's internal affairs unacceptable, reacting to the Leave India notice issued to actor Imran Khan over his participation in protests demanding the resignation o ... read..

Protests in Delhi put daily business over ?400 crore at risk daily, could cross ?4000 cr in 10 days : CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 2:32:45 PM IST

Expressing serious concern over the growing impact of protests in Delhi in the past few days, Praveen Khandelwal, BJP MP from Chandni Chowk and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), said that prolonged disruptions could put b ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3 strikes Khargone in Madhya Pradesh

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 2:02:38 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude three struck the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Chirag Paswan expresses grief over Bengal pandal collapse, says CM personally overseeing review

Patna (Bihar) | October 18, 2026 2:02:34 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede incident at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured. ... read..

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik extends wishes as Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha governor

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 18, 2026 2:02:33 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday congratulated Braj Mohan Ram on being sworn in as the new Governor of Odisha and wished him a fruitful tenure. ... read..

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expresses grief over Gwalior accident

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 2:02:31 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of devotees in a road accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and said the state government had directed officials to provide financial assistance to the f ... read..

"I pray for swift recovery of injured": Bengal Governor RN Ravi after visiting Kolkata pandal stampede victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 2:02:29 PM IST

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Sunday met those injured in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata. He enquired about their well-being and treatment at the hospital, according to Lok Bhavan. The stampede claimed 19 liv ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: Congress seeks compensation for victims' families, raises questions over crowd management

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 2:02:26 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of devotees in a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and sought immediate compensation for the victims' families, while raising concerns over c ... read..

Punjab: 3 men booked under Arms Act in Chandigarhs Attawa; FIR registered

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 18, 2026 2:02:21 PM IST

Chandigarh Police have registered a case against three men under various provisions of the Arms Act, 1959, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in connection with an alleged offence reported in the Attawa area. ... read..

"AAP govt has lost its mandate": Ravneet Singh Bittu welcomes Amit Shah ahead of Punjab visit, pitches for drug-free state

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 18, 2026 1:32:24 PM IST

Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled visit to Punjab on October 20, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserting that the state government h ... read..

Delhi HC quashes ED lookout circulars against Sanjay Dangi, Amit Dangi in Reliance Finance probe

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:32:18 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has quashed the lookout circulars (LOCs) issued against Sanjay Dangi and Amit Dangi at the instance of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its money laundering investigation into alleged financial irregularities involv ... read..

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges electoral irregularities, political violence in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 1:32:15 PM IST

YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has questioned whether democracy, the Constitution and the rule of law were being upheld in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that recent incidents during the municipal election nomination process were shocking. ... read..

Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Police to move Supreme Court against bail to Mahanta and Sandipon

Guwahati (Assam) | October 18, 2026 1:32:13 PM IST

Assam Police will challenge the Gauhati High Court's bail orders for Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg in the Zubeen Garg death case before the Supreme Court, once the courts reopen. ... read..

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan expresses grief over Gwalior accident

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:32:12 PM IST

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life in an accident involving devotees in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He extended his condolences to the bereaved families. ... read..

STPI Tech Conclave highlights AI's potential in healthcare, assistive technologies

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:32:10 PM IST

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), a premier S&T organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), IIT BHU, organised a Tech Conclave on A ... read..

Case filed against MVSR College management over lighting truss collapse that killed two students in Telangana

Rangareddy (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 1:32:08 PM IST

A case has been registered against the management of MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, Telangana, following the collapse of a lighting truss during a Dandiya event that claimed the lives of two students, a police official said on Sunday. ... read..

"Will compensation bring back lost lives?": RJD MP Manoj Jha questions Bengal govt's response to Chorbagan stampede

Patna (Bihar) | October 18, 2026 1:32:07 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Sunday questioned whether standard operating procedures (SOPs) for crowd management were followed during the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, which claimed 19 lives and lef ... read..

Nothing can save CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Jairam Ramesh accuses ECI of enabling Vote Chori'

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:02:02 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of enabling Vote Chori by denying political parties searchable electoral rolls for eight years and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kum ... read..

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Council of Heads of Govt Meeting in Tajikistan

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:02:00 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tajikistan's Dushanbe to represent India at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled to be held on October 19 to October 20. ... read..

Areekkara Subramanian Sankaran Namboothiri named Sabarimalas new chief priest, says great privilege to serve Lord Dharma Sastha

Pathanamthitta (Keralam) | October 18, 2026 1:01:58 PM IST

Areekkara Subramanian Sankaran Namboothiri has been selected as the new Melsanthi (chief priest) of the famed Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala for the upcoming Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. ... read..

"This is due to the administration's negligence": Sister of Kolkata Pandal stampede deceased questions authorities

Hooghly (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 1:01:56 PM IST

The parents of Sriparna Poddar, a resident of Baidyabati in West Bengals Hooghly district who died in the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in North Kolkata, have left for Kolkata to receive their daughters body. ... read..

When will Suvendu get his BHAIPO arrested?: TMC targets Bengal CM over Kolkata stampede, alleges BJP links

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 1:01:55 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Sunday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over alleged links between its leaders and the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, where a stampede claimed 19 lives and left 25 others injured, demanding ac ... read..

Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha Governor, CM Mohan Charan Majhi attends ceremony

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 18, 2026 1:01:51 PM IST

Braj Mohan Ram on Sunday took the oath as the Governor of Odisha at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: Minister Rakesh Shukla visits injured at trauma centre; death toll rises to 14

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 12:31:33 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister Rakesh Shukla on Sunday visited the trauma centre in Gwalior to meet those injured in the truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple, as the death toll rose to 14, District Collector Ruchika Chauhan confirmed. ... read..

Kolkata pandal stampede: 12 of 14 patients stable, likely to be discharged on Monday

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 12:31:26 PM IST

Twelve of the 14 patients admitted to Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake following the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata are stable, with most expected to be discharged on Monday, Dr Narayan Banerjee said on Sunday. ... read..

Indian Army successfully concludes Tripura Agniveer Recruitment rally 2026

Agartala (Tripura) | October 18, 2026 12:31:21 PM IST

The Indian Army has successfully concluded the five-day Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2026 at the Dasarath Deb State Sports Complex in Agartala's Badharghat. ... read..

West Bengal CM holds high-level meeting with senior officials after Kolkata pandal stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 12:31:18 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday held a high-level meeting with senior officials at Bhawani Bhawan following the stampede a day earlier at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, which claimed 19 lives and left 25 ... read..

"More have died": Congresss Suman Roy Chaudhuri questions Bengal govts death toll, police role after Chorbagan stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 12:31:16 PM IST

Congress leader Suman Roy Chaudhuri on Sunday questioned the West Bengal government's reported death toll of 19 in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, claiming that the actual number of deaths and injuries could be ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 12:03:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the nex ... read..

Arvind Kejriwal extends condolences to families of Kolkata stampede victims

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 12:03:10 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday expressed grief over the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives, calling the incident extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath directs safety checks at Durga Puja pandals amid Kolkata stampede

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 12:03:06 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed Police Commissioners, District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police to inspect security and safety arrangements at Durga Puja pandals, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on S ... read..

People of Uttarakhand will not tolerate this injustice: Kumari Selja questions CBIs delay in Ankita Bhandari murder case

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 12:03:02 PM IST

Congress MP and AICC in-charge for Uttarakhand, Kumari Selja, on Sunday criticised the BJP government over the controversy surrounding the alleged involvement of a VIP in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, questioning the delay in the CBI's action and ann ... read..

"Democracy dismantled from within": CPI(M)'s John Brittas slams Centre

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 12:02:59 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Sunday accused the BJP-led Central government of "dismantling democracy from within" by subverting constitutional bodies, specifically pointing to the legislation governing the appoi ... read..

Kolkata stampede: TMC's Kunal Ghosh blames administration, Puja Committee; seeks immediate post-mortems

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 11:31:36 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Sunday said the administration had failed to prevent the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata and called on the organisers to take responsibility, while urging authorities to expedit ... read..

Nitin Nabin expresses condolences over Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, prays for speedy recovery of injured

Patna (Bihar) | October 18, 2026 11:31:31 AM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, which claimed 19 lives, and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the inci ... read..

"Action will be taken": WB minister Koushik Chowdhury on Kolkata pandal stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 11:31:29 AM IST

West Bengal Minister of State for Fire and Emergency Services Koushik Chowdhury said a meeting is scheduled today to discuss the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives. ... read..

AIADMK General Secretary EPS pays last respects to legendary music director Deva

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2026 11:31:27 AM IST

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday paid his last respects to the mortal remains of legendary music director Deva at his residence in Chennai. ... read..

All of Delhi must come together to ensure that Yamuna remains clean: Task Force urges public participation

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:26 AM IST

Subedar Ratan Singh of the Yamuna Task Force on Sunday emphasised the need for public participation in efforts to clean the Yamuna, stating that the responsibility of keeping the river clean cannot be fulfilled by any single organisation or force alone. ... read..

Karnataka: Yadgir court rejects bail pleas of six accused in sexual assault case

Yadgir (Karnataka) | October 18, 2026 11:31:24 AM IST

The First Additional District and Sessions Court in Yadgir has rejected the bail applications filed by six accused, including Government Railway Police Force (GRPF) personnel, in a case involving allegations of repeated sexual assault on a 22-year-old wom ... read..

West Bengal: Amit Shah, CM Suvendu Adhikari reach hospital to meet victims of Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 12:03:04 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday visited the injured undergoing treatment in an Apollo hospital in Kolkata, following the tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata ... read..

Rajya Sabha MP Mansoor Ali Khan urges centre to assist Indian Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:17 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka, Mansoor Ali Khan, wrote separate letters to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday seeking immediate assistance and welfare measures for Indian Umrah pilgrims ... read..

"Regime Change is forceful and undemocratic": BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari calls for unity against anarchists

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:02:56 AM IST

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday criticised those who "justify violent protests", claiming that such demonstrations are not merely expressions of dissent but aim at regime change. ... read..

Need PM Modis leadership now more than ever: Kangana Ranaut amid "regime change" row

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2026 11:02:54 AM IST

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Sunday said India needed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership more than ever, criticising the Opposition over its remarks on regime change and citing recent unrest in France as a reminder of the need for strong leadership ... read..

Kolkata pandal stampede: Bengal govt forms SIT, announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia, job for victims' kin

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 10:32:11 AM IST

The West Bengal government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough inquiry into the tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, State Cabinet Minister Umesh Rai said on Sunday, terming the incident a "ca ... read..

"No one should politicise incident": MoS Tokhan Sahu on Kolkata Pandal stampede

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2026 10:32:10 AM IST

Following the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives, Union Minister of State (MoS) Tokhan Sahu on Sunday said "not to politicise" the incident and added that the government stands with them. ... read..

BRS Working President KTR extends condolences to families of students killed in Nadergul accident

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 10:32:08 AM IST

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) expressed grief over the deaths of students in an accident at an engineering college in Nadergul, Telangana, and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. ... read..

West Bengal: 7 arrested, 14 detained after Kolkata pandal stampede kills 19

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 10:32:06 AM IST

Kolkata Police on Sunday arrested seven people in connection with the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durgotsab Samity Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives and left 25 others injured. ... read..

"If it were your own child, wouldn't you be in pain?" Mother mourns death, questions dealy in hospitalisation after Gwalior truck accident

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 10:32:03 AM IST

Grieving family members of the victims of a truck accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, on Saturday night, expressed anguish over the deaths. One of the members also questioned the delay in taking the injured to the hospital. ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: Death toll rises to 14; families allege police negligence, delay in rescue-search

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 10:31:58 AM IST

The death toll in the truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior rose to 14 on Sunday, with grieving families alleging police negligence and delayed rescue efforts as they gathered at the hospital and postmortem centre. ... read..

J-K: Handicrafts Department trains 20 women at carpet-weaving training centre in Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 18, 2026 10:31:55 AM IST

The Handicrafts Department has established a carpet-weaving training centre in Christian Colony, Udhampur, where 20 local women are learning traditional weaving skills, with the initiative aimed at preserving traditional crafts and improving employment op ... read..

West Bengal stampede a "big tragedy"; proper probe needed to fix responsibility: Telangana BJP chief

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 10:31:51 AM IST

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday termed the stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata that claimed 19 lives a major tragedy and called for a thorough probe to fix responsibility and take action against those responsible. ... read..

Delhi Tourism organises special dandiya night for Anganwadi, ASHA workers

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:02:29 AM IST

Delhi Tourism organised a special Dandiya Night at Chhatrasal Stadium to honour Anganwadi and ASHA workers, providing them an opportunity to celebrate Navratri with their families. ... read..

Air Force rescues 12 stranded overnight as Indravati River floods in Jagdalpur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 18, 2026 10:02:27 AM IST

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter on Saturday rescued 12 people, including two women and three children, who were stranded overnight due to flooding of the Indravati River, following a distress call. ... read..

"Children's digital rights must carry enforceable safeguards against addiction": VHRP Mahila President

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 10:02:25 AM IST

Asserting that Children's digital rights must carry enforceable safeguards, Vishva Hindu Raksha Parishad Mahila President Yamuna Pathak on Sunday said constitutional freedom and child protection advance together through proportionate age restrictions. ... read..

Delhi CM Gupta, Min Verma participate in Yamuna cleanliness drive

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:02:24 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday participated in the Yamuna cleanliness drive at Haathi Ghat near ITO, as the government appealed to residents to join efforts to clean the river and highlighted ongoing measur ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy expresses shock over students death at Dandiya event in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 10:02:20 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed shock over the death of a student in an accident at an engineering college in Nadergul and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for those injured. ... read..

Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over EVMs, cites 1972 CPI(M) document on ballot rigging in West Bengal

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:02:19 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey took a swipe at the Congress and opposition parties over their persistent criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), sharing historical documents from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) dating back ... read..

BJP accuses Congress of Naari Shakti virodhi mentality over lack of womens representation in Karnataka, Himachal Cabinets

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:02:17 AM IST

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday accused the Congress of having a Naari Shakti virodhi mentality, alleging that the absence of women ministers in the Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh Cabinets reflected the party leadership's attitude towards ... read..

Amit Shah to visit Kolkata pandal stampede victims in hospital, offer prayers at Kalighat temple

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 10:02:14 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the injured undergoing treatment in a hospital and offer prayers at Kolkata's Kalighat temple on Sunday, following the tragic stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 ... read..

"Deeply distressing": Dilip Ghosh calls Chorbagan stampede incident unfortunate, urges organisers to exercise caution

Bidhannagar (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 9:33:13 AM IST

West Bengal Minister of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development, Dilip Ghosh, on Sunday termed the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata unfortunate and distressing. He stressed the need for greater caution by organisers during large-scale r ... read..

West Bengal: Section 163 BNSS imposed for three days after Kolkata Pandal stampede claims 19 lives

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 9:33:11 AM IST

Following the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata that claimed 19 lives, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, has been imposed in parts of the city for three days, from October 18 to 20. ... read..

Telangana: One student killed, 12 injured as lighting truss collapses during Dandiya fest

Rangareddy (Telangana) | October 18, 2026 9:01:28 AM IST

A festive evening turned into a tragic nightmare at an engineering college in Nadargul on Saturday after a massive lighting truss suddenly collapsed amid strong winds during an ongoing Dandiya celebration, killing a student and injuring at least 12 others ... read..

Congress express grief over Kolkata's Chorbagan pandal stampede, urges probe and assistance for victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 9:01:23 AM IST

Congress has expressed deep anguish over the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, which claimed 19 lives, and urged the West Bengal government to ensure immediate medical assistance, adequate compensation and a thorough inves ... read..

Kolkata stampede kills 19, injures 25 at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal; STF probe begins

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 8:32:11 AM IST

At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, with the injured admitted to Medical College and Hospital for treatment. ... read..

RML Hospital performs its first DBS functional neurosurgery; Brain Pacemaker to provide relief from Parkinsons tremors

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 7:31:27 AM IST

A 55-year-old Nepal government official, who has been on long leave for the past six months after Parkinsons disease left her struggling with tremors and difficulty walking, has undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospi ... read..

BJP MP Mahato assures thorough probe into Kolkata puja stampede, says govt standing with victims families

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 7:31:25 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jatin Mohit Singh Mahato on Sunday said that instructions had been issued for a thorough investigation into the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, adding that the government was closely monit ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: 12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees near Gwaliors Sheetla Mata temple

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:02:32 AM IST

At least 12 people have died and several others have been injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior late Saturday night, breaking through a police checkpoint and damaging the temples gate ... read..

YSRCP chief Jagan demands imposition of President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh over alleged Municipal Nominations violence

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 7:02:30 AM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday demanded the immediate imposition of Presidents Rule in Andhra Pradesh, alleging widespread political violence and a breakdown of law and order during the ongoing local ... read..

Kolkata pandal stampede: Union Ministers, CMs extend condolences, pray for injureds recovery

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 6:01:11 AM IST

Following the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, senior Union Ministers and political leaders expressed grief over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families, while praying for the speedy recovery o ... read..

Kolkata pandal stampede toll rises to 19; CM Adhikari announces Rs 25 lakh aid, govt jobs for victims families

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 5:02:51 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said that 19 people have died in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, with 17 of them dying on the spot. At least 25 people were injured, of whom one remains in critic ... read..

"Occurred due to continuous rainfall": Eyewitnesses recall Kolkata pandal stampede; cite 'excessive crowd'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 4:01:21 AM IST

Eyewitnesses to the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata recounted how continuous rainfall and an excessive crowd contributed to the chaos, as devotees reportedly rushed to seek shelter from the rain. ... read..

"Whoever found negligent will face legal action": West Bengal CM on Kolkata pandal stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 3:31:36 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday asserted that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible for negligence in connection with the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, which claime ... read..

Kolkata pandal stampede: President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan and other top leaders express condolences

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 2:30:57 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and other prominent leaders on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, extending condolences to the bere ... read..

Kolkata Pandal stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of deceased, expresses grief

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 1:32:07 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM reviews Amaravati smart urban model, invites AP investors for GIS 2027

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 1:32:05 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday visited Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, to review its urban development model and explore opportunities for collaboration, while inviting industrialists and investors from the state to invest ... read..

17 dead, 25 injured at Kolkata pandal stampede, says West Bengal CM Adhikari; assures full support

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 1:31:59 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday confirmed that 17 people had died and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. He assured that all necessary support would be extended to the aff ... read..

Shimla Administration forms panel to inspect four-lane tunnel work on October 22

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 11:32:19 PM IST

The Shimla district administration has constituted a committee to inspect the latest status of the four-lane tunnel construction between Sanjauli, Bhattakufar and Dhalli following reports of cracks in residential buildings allegedly caused by blasting dur ... read..

"DMK must accept people's verdict, instead of blaming SIR for defeats:"MDMK leader Durai Vaiko

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:32:15 PM IST

MDMK leader Durai Vaiko on Saturday launched an attack amid the DMK's demand to scrap the SIR system, asserting that the party should accept the public mandate rather than blaming SIR for its electoral setbacks. ... read..

Kolkata Pandal stampede: Amit Shah speaks to CM Adhikari, expresses grief; postpones scheduled programmes in Bengal

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 11:32:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he will postpone all his scheduled programmes in West Bengal meant for Sunday (October 18) in view of the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata. ... read..

Bringing justice closer to people: Ladakh Chief Secy Ashish Kundra hails historic setup of sitting High Court Bench in Leh

Leh (Ladakh) | October 17, 2026 11:01:56 PM IST

Highlighting a historic step in the judicial infrastructure of Ladakh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Saturday announced that a sitting bench of the High Court is being established in Leh, significantly reducing the travel and legal burden for local cit ... read..

Hyderabad: Alai Balai Festival gears up for 2026 celebrations with 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' as theme

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 11:01:54 PM IST

The Telangana state Alai Balai program is gearing up for its 2026 celebrations, scheduled to be held on October 22 at the Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, Hyderabad. ... read..

"I will stand by you, don't be afraid": KTR's assurance to boy suffering from brain cancer

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 11:01:52 PM IST

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has extended his support to 13-year-old Karne Vinay, who is suffering from brain cancer. ... read..

Stampede-like situation at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja Pandal in North Kolkata; several injured

North Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 17, 2026 11:01:50 PM IST

A stampede-like situation was reported at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal in North Kolkata, West bengal on Saturday. The injured were shifted to the hospital. ... read..

NIA files third chargesheet in international arms and narcotics trafficking case

New Delhi | October 17, 2026 11:01:47 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed its third chargesheet before the NIA Special Court, Jaipur, Rajasthan, in an international arms and narcotics trafficking case, naming two additional accused persons who were arrested in July 2026, ... read..

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