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The SIT probing the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists at Kannur railway station has recorded her statement and those of witnesses. The investigation was ordered to establish facts after serious charges were dropped

  Several major Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata temporarily suspended public entry following a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25 at Chorbagan Sarbojanin. Police arrested seven people, while authorities announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe 

Areekkara Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri was selected as the new melsanthi of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, while A Damodaran Namboothiri will head the nearby Malikappuram Devi Temple. Both priests will assume their one-year tenure on November 16, ahead of the pilgrimage season

  BSP chief Mayawati praised Akash Anand for prioritising the party over family following Ashok Siddharth’s retirement from politics, ruling out Siddharth’s readmission. She announced Anand’s upcoming programmes across several states and said Ishan Anand would assist the party’s central office 

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside traditional Dussehra effigies at a Delhi Ramlila event to promote cleanliness, organisers said. The move has sparked social media criticism over religious sentiments and alleged politicisation, while another committee plans to highlight counterfeit medicines 

Kolkata Police detained 12 people, including organisers and volunteers, for questioning over a stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 people and injured 25. The West Bengal government announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe

  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

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

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

At least 13 children drowned after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Vaishali district. Seven victims reportedly belonged to one family. Rescue teams are searching for missing passengers as residents protest over alleged administrative negligence

Maharashtra ATS has intensified surveillance of the network linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti, with intelligence inputs identifying around 16 handlers. Authorities allege the network recruits youths for suspicious activities and have urged citizens to remain vigilant against online radicalisation and easy-money offers

Bihar’s Ganga boat capsize in Vaishali district claimed 13 lives, including eight children, prompting condolences from NDA leaders. The state government announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia compensation for each deceased victim’s family, while rescue teams searched for missing passengers and authorities ordered an investigation

Relatives of South African jurist Navi Pillay in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district celebrated her reported 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recalling her ancestral roots in Pazhaya Vattalagundu and a 2007 family reunion. Her legal career includes landmark contributions to international justice

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed several unhappy Samajwadi Party MLAs would join the BJP, with formalities expected Wednesday. He also alleged Akhilesh Yadav was concerned about AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s growing support ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

Punjab Police and central agencies are increasingly concerned about dead drops used by smugglers to hide narcotics, pistols and ammunition. Officials warn these concealed supplies could finance criminal activities and facilitate targeted killings of police personnel and politicians, particularly during elections

IIT Madras’ Pravartak Technologies Foundation has partnered with Hyderabad-based Medhastra Techsystems to develop indigenous defence artificial intelligence solutions. The collaboration aims to combine academic research with industry expertise to deliver field-ready technologies for the Indian Armed Forces and strengthen strategic self-reliance

Former Bharatpur MP Ratan Singh has alleged that his son, Rajasthan PWD executive engineer Rajendra Pratap Singh, was poisoned as part of a family conspiracy. Jaipur police have registered a case, seized CCTV equipment and await forensic reports to determine the cause of death

Maharashtra has formed a high-level committee led by former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar to assess data centres’ environmental, infrastructural and socio-economic impacts. The panel will recommend sustainable practices, water conservation measures and policy guidelines, submitting its report within three months

The BCCI has launched selection trials for Arunachal Pradesh’s men’s and women’s cricket teams after administrative disputes led to tournament forfeitures. Independent selectors will pick players for upcoming domestic competitions, ensuring the state’s teams participate despite the ongoing legal deadlock

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi criticised Rahul Gandhi’s proposed march to the Supreme Court, calling it an attempt to pressure the judiciary. He urged the INDIA bloc to file a legal petition instead, amid protests over alleged electoral roll irregularities

A 48-year-old man died after an alleged assault over a senior-citizen reserved seat aboard a Delhi Metro train. Police arrested former IAS officer Sanjay Pratap Singh and his son, lawyer Sidharth Singh, and registered a culpable homicide case