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  Nineteen people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja pandal after part of an exit gate collapsed. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced compensation, government jobs for bereaved families and free medical treatment 

  Twelve people were killed and over 25 injured after a paddy-laden truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior early Sunday. Authorities are investigating how the truck entered the restricted route during Navratri and whether negligence caused the tragedy 

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the permanent bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Leh. The move aims to improve access to justice for residents of remote areas facing difficult terrain, harsh weather and long journeys

US President Donald Trump is taking 60 days to assess the global and domestic economic impact of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waivers offer relief to India amid energy uncertainties

A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left people dead and injured, Canada’s defence minister confirmed. Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial leaders expressed condolences and pledged support, while authorities have yet to disclose the cause 

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised advocates of “regime change” following senior advocate Prashant Bhushan’s remarks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also accused protesters of seeking power through disorder, triggering a political exchange over democratic institutions and constitutional principles

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR on a PIL seeking a comprehensive national framework to protect children from social media risks. The plea calls for age verification, parental consent, age-based restrictions and safeguards against cyberbullying and exploitation 

The BJP plans to launch a nationwide campaign next week to counter Congress allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the Election Commission. The party is preparing a 24-page document and mobilising leaders for public outreach and digital communication

Yes Bank shares fell nearly 4% after the Supreme Court upheld the quashing of its ₹8,415-crore AT-1 bond write-off. Citi and Morgan Stanley maintained bearish ratings, citing potential pressure on the bank’s capital adequacy, net worth and book value 

Senior BJP leader Dr Sudha Yadav was sworn in as Karnataka’s 20th Governor at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. She becomes the state’s second woman Governor after VS Ramadevi, bringing extensive political experience and a background in public service

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the alleged verbal abuse of JKAS officer Beenish Wani by senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan. He directed the chief secretary to prevent retaliatory action and called for accountability over the incident

Yami Gautam humorously addressed reports of receiving a hefty paycheck for her cameo in husband Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Appearing on Kon Honar Crorepati, she said being directed by one of India’s finest filmmakers was her real reward

Air India and Air India Express suspended flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam until October 20, 2026, citing regional security concerns. IndiGo and Akasa Air also extended cancellations, offering affected passengers refunds or complimentary rescheduling while monitoring developments

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi are set to appear on Amitabh Bachchan-hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to promote Ramayana. The actors will discuss the mythological drama, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026

Four people died and two suffered severe burns while fighting a wildfire in Indonesia’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Rising fire hotspots, prolonged dry conditions and El Niño have intensified forest fires, worsening regional haze and prompting school closures in Malaysia

India and Russia launched the harbour phase of INDRA 2026 with planning talks between INS Sahyadri and Russian corvette Aldar Tsydenzhapov. The joint exercise includes naval, ground and air operations, focusing on tactical manoeuvres, combat drills and counterterrorism

Several mutual fund houses have temporarily halted fresh investments in Gold ETF fund-of-funds, including lump-sum contributions and new SIP registrations, until further notice. Existing systematic investments and redemptions remain unaffected, amid seasonal gold demand and concerns over India's bullion imports

Differences have emerged within Kerala Congress over the CMRL-Exalogic case, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan defending a cautious legal approach against MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s demand for action against Pinarayi Vijayan. The dispute has raised questions about the party’s political consistency

Reliance Industries said Indian and foreign companies must follow the same rules for satellite communications, responding to Elon Musk’s criticism over Starlink’s India entry. The company welcomed competition, noting Jio’s satellite services are also awaiting government clearances before launch

The government raised the windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 2.5 per litre and reduced the diesel export duty to Rs 8.5 per litre from October 16. The fortnightly revision comes amid volatile global crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a peaceful Tricolour march to Delhi’s Connaught Place, alleging police restrictions, surveillance and illegal detentions. The party demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, citing alleged electoral irregularities and seeking an independent Election Commission

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty traded lower on Friday amid mixed global cues, despite gains in IT stocks. Strong corporate earnings, rupee strength and falling US bond yields supported market sentiment, while elevated crude prices and FII selling remained concerns

Parineeti Chopra shared a makeup hack for hotel rooms with poor lighting, advising users to direct light towards a mirror for a softer reflection. The actress recently appeared in projects including Amar Singh Chamkila, Shaque: Trust No One and Reporting Live

Abhinandita Dayal Mathur, former cultural adviser to Manish Sisodia, announced her departure from AAP, saying she had been inactive for months and held no official position. Her exit follows former spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar’s departure and move to Congress