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DISASTEROct 18At least nineteen people crushed at festival in Indian city of KolkataBij een festival in de Indiase stad Kolkata zijn zeker negentien mensen om het leven gekomen nadat er paniek uitbrak in de menigte. Ook raakten 25 mensen gewond. Volgens lokale media ontstond er paniek bij de uitgang. Volgens de premier van de deelstaat West-Bengalen gebeurde dat na een misleidende mededeling. Mogelijk stonden de mensen op dat moment dicht op elkaar om te schuilen voor de regen en kwamen ze in de verdrukking. Onder de slachtoffers zijn voornamelijk vrouwen en kinderen. De politie van Kolkata heeft twaalf mensen aangehouden, die ondervraagd zullen worden. Het gaat om organisatoNOS Buitenland
WORLDOct 18The unseen hands behind Mysuru Dasara’s dazzling lights642 CESC personnel work behind the scenes to keep the city aglowThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Srirangapatna Dasara begins on a grand noteActor-director V. Ravichandran inaugurates festivities; 62 cultural troupes and 10 tableaux take part in processionThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Trial run of Kambala passes off smoothly in Mysuru150 pairs of buffaloes had been selected to participate in the two-day event scheduled for October 18 and 19The Hindu
WORLDOct 18Fusion, devotion and star power strike a chord at Mysuru DasaraMusic and dance programmes add vibrancy to festivities as crowds throng venuesThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Call to make Mysuru Dasara ‘Tobacco-free’There is a call to designate the Mysuru Dasara festival as 'Tobacco-free'. This initiative aims to promote public health during a major cultural event.The Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 18Kolkata pandal stampede toll rises to 19 ; CM Adhikari announces Rs 25 lakh aid , govt jobs for victim familiesbignewsnetwork.com · United States
DISASTEROct 1719 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious festivalSouth China Morning Post
WORLDOct 17The Great Calcutta Riots : Challenging Communal Narratives Of 1946 - OpEdAn opinion piece challenges communal narratives surrounding the Great Calcutta Riots of 1946. This reflects an ongoing re-evaluation of historical events and their interpretations, focusing on past societal divisions.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSOct 17TVK will secure MPs in 2029 LS polls , extend full support to INDIA bloc : TN Minister P ViswanathanA Tamil Nadu Minister announced that TVK will secure MPs in the 2029 Lok Sabha polls and fully support the INDIA bloc. This indicates a strategic political alignment and future election planning.indiagazette.com · India
POLITICSOct 17Centre committed to meeting demands of the region , says Ladakh Chief SecretaryA chief secretary from a central authority has affirmed commitment to addressing the demands of the Ladakh region. This indicates ongoing governmental engagement with regional issues and local concerns.thehindu.com · India
POLITICSOct 17Abhijeet Dipke released after being granted conditional bail , Kejriwal welcomes moveAbhijeet Dipke has been released on conditional bail, a move welcomed by Kejriwal. This indicates a development in a case with potential political connections.indiagazette.com · India
POLITICSOct 17Sting operation a conspiracy by BJP and JDS to tarnish Siddaramaiah name : Minister Shivaraj TangadagiMinister Shivaraj Tangadagi alleges that a sting operation is a conspiracy by the BJP and JDS parties to tarnish Siddaramaiah's reputation. This involves significant political accusations and inter-party conflict.indiagazette.com · India
BUSINESSOct 17New research station to be set up in Idukki to ensure productivity in plantation sectorState government has given approval to establish the facility at Government Engineering College, Idukki. The centre aims to leverage innovative technology to revive a sector grappling with multiple crisesThe Hindu
WORLDOct 1770 religious congregations in J&K, Ladakh delivered Friday sermons on common theme: Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema“In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the call of the the MMU and delivered the sermon on the common theme of imaan (faith) on Friday, October 16,” says a spokesman of the MMUThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 17Build globally competitive media and entertainment companies: I&B SecretaryPosition India as a leading source of creative content, technology, talent, the senior official saysThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 17Jagan can’t escape from corruption cases, says TDP leader Varla RamaiahThe YSRCP chief got the investigation dragged on for 15 years, but he no longer has that luxury as the courts are set to conduct trial on daily basis, he saysThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 17Centre committed to meeting demands of the region, says Ladakh Chief SecretaryThe Union Home Ministry’s proposal, which was rejected by civil society bodies, involved constitutional amendments and subsequent regulations for a directly elected U.T.-level body, says an official; meaningful negotiations require mutual trust, says Chief SecretaryThe Hindu
WORLDOct 17Hyderabad : Alai Balai Festival gears up for 2026 celebrations with Nasha Mukt Bharat as themeThe Alai Balai Festival in Hyderabad is preparing for its 2026 celebrations, featuring "Nasha Mukt Bharat" as its theme. This highlights a cultural event incorporating a social awareness message.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSOct 17War of words in Haryana: CM Saini pitches prosperity, Congress alleges rising crime, debtThe Chief Minister said that while Congress leaders frequently claimed to have made Haryana a leading State during their tenure, the reality was that the State had emerged as number one in corruption, nepotism, fear, favouritism and regional discrimination under Congress ruleThe Hindu
WORLDOct 17Father of RG Kar victim upset with former principal’s bailThe mother of the victim is a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA who had joined politics in an attempt to get justice for her daughterThe Hindu
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 1717 Dead, Dozens Injured After Stampede at Indian Religious EventNYT World
POLITICSOct 17DMK backs anti - SIR stir ; steers clear of CongressA political party has announced support for an anti-SIR movement while distancing itself from another major party. This indicates significant political alignment and dissent.tribuneindia.com · India
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 1719 Dead, 25 Hurt In Stampede At India Religious GatheringChannels TV