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Kolkata Police arrested Babu Majumdar, the second accused in the misleading announcement that triggered panic and a stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on October 17. Investigators suspect the announcement may have been made at someone else’s instructions 

Ghazal singer Talat Aziz shared pictures of the devastating fire that engulfed his home, destroying treasured belongings, artefacts and memories. Expressing gratitude for his family’s safety, he said they would rebuild their home with faith, patience and hope

Ola Electric shares fell 6.5 per cent after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell and cut its target price to Rs 23. Concerns over cash flow, funding needs, rising costs, declining revenue and market share weighed on investor sentiment 

Piyush Goyal warned that Europe’s carbon border mechanism and high steel import duties could increase living costs and hurt industries. He projected India-Germany trade could reach €310 billion, while highlighting the proposed India-EU FTA and cooperation in strategic sectors

Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating a suspected network linked to the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff’s car. Three men were arrested in Haryana, while another woman was detained for questioning. Police are probing alleged conspiracy, funding, weapons and gang connections

Actor Ananya Panday shared a sweet muffin moment with Aarav Bhatia, son of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna. While Ananya continues her Bollywood career, Aarav prefers staying away from the limelight and building his own identity

Model Shraddha Dubey, accused of murdering Shiva Sharma, allegedly evaded police for 11 days with help from boyfriend Amir, who reportedly assisted her escape to Nepal. Arrested in Nagpur, she revealed details of her movements during interrogation but withheld names

New York City Council passed Romanch’s Law to ban horse-drawn carriages, honouring Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who died in a Central Park carriage accident while trying to save his mother. The legislation addresses animal welfare, public safety and worker protection

A controversy erupted during Mysuru Dasara after SP CB Rishyanth allegedly stopped three Dalit ministers from attending the Nandi Dhwaja puja. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar intervened, allowing them to participate, amid criticism over protocol and alleged caste discrimination

Passengers protested at Maharashtra’s Hingoli railway station, halting the Bhagat Ki Kothi-Kacheguda Express for over two hours over allegations of RPF personnel assaulting a teenager and misbehaving with women. Police intervened, assured an investigation, and the train resumed its journey

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation. Tusk’s three-day visit focuses on defence, trade, investment, emerging technologies, renewable energy and strategic partnership between India and Poland

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi made her Instagram debut by unveiling her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, scheduled for global release on November 10, 2026. HarperCollins India will publish the book domestically, which explores love, identity, duty and belonging

Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed his desire to find a loving partner to share everyday moments, celebrate achievements and co-parent his twins, Yash and Roohi. He shared his hopes during a conversation with actor Vijay Deverakonda on Koffee With Karan 9

Economists expect the Reserve Bank of India to consider another 50-basis-point repo rate hike in December amid rising inflation risks and rupee weakness. October MPC minutes indicated a hawkish policy shift, while elevated bond yields and currency movements reflect market uncertainty

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan ordered legal action against a fake WhatsApp channel impersonating the Deputy CMO and spreading misleading information. An FIR is being initiated, while the public has been urged to follow verified official communication channels

A daily-wage worker survived a tiger attack in Jim Corbett National Park after colleague Ramnath struck the animal with a wooden stick. The incident highlights forest guards’ dangerous duties, wildlife conservation efforts, inadequate immediate medical access and occupational risks

  BJP worker Samir Ghosh was hacked and shot dead at his home in Malda’s English Bazar, West Bengal, on Wednesday night. Police detained one suspect and are investigating the murder amid political allegations and heightened local tensions 

A clash during Jabalpur’s Garha Dussehra procession left youth Anurag Pandey stabbed and Sub-Inspector Sanjay Gurjar injured while intervening. Police detained two accused, citing old enmity as the suspected motive, and initiated an investigation under relevant BNS provisions

India has urged the international community to keep outer space a domain of cooperation rather than conflict, calling for a universally acceptable, verifiable and legally binding agreement to prevent an arms race. Sudha Murty also highlighted India’s space achievements and ambitions

  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on Rahul Gandhi’s latest foreign trip, saying, “I am not a travel agent.” His brief response in Thiruvananthapuram left Gandhi’s travel plans unexplained while drawing attention to Tharoor’s relationship with Congress leadership 

The Supreme Court directed Andhra Pradesh’s State Election Commission to withhold final candidate lists for urban local body polls until October 26. It asked the panel to examine complaints of nomination obstruction and ordered adequate security to ensure free and fair elections

Several houses were set ablaze in the abandoned Khoikai Kuki village in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Wednesday, triggering fresh tensions. Suspected militants carried out the attack around 5.30 am, amid ongoing ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga communities

Reliance Industries shares rose nearly 2 per cent after Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213-crore IPO achieved full subscription within 100 minutes, setting a record. The offering is poised to become India’s largest public issue, valuing Jio Platforms at approximately $108 billion

Financial content creator V Harish, known as Finance With Harish, died by suicide near Chennai following alleged online harassment over his investment advisory credentials. Police are investigating his father’s complaint against YouTuber Jason Samuel and examining digital evidence