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Rain, narrow exits, false alert: What led to Kolkata Puja pandal stampede?

Police say inadequate crowd control, narrow entry and exit gates and a misleading announcement may have triggered panic at the Chorbagan pandal, leaving 19 dead and 25 injured

Heavy rain to continue in South India till Oct 23; Delhi to stay dry

The IMD has forecast heavy rain across parts of south peninsular India until October 23, while Delhi is expected to remain dry with mainly clear skies

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses flag lapses, police probe begins

Several eyewitnesses alleged that announcements about entry, exit and crowd movement were inadequate, leaving visitors confused during the rush hours

At least 19 dead, 25 injured in stampede at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata

As it started raining, the crowd waiting outside the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal rushed forward, and some of them fell on the road, leading to the stampede, a police officer said

Puja pandal stampede: PM announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia, Shah to visit injured

The prime minister said the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected

Arch collapses at Dandiya event in Hyderabad college; 1 killed, 14 injured

The arch fell due to wind resulting in serious injuries to the deceased. She was rushed to a nearby private hospital but died while undergoing treatment

BMC demolishes part of Ajay Devgn's Juhu property over unauthorised work

The civic body also shared photographs of the demolition at Kapole Co-operative Housing Society on N S Road, and notices issued to the property owners

Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice to leave India by October 28

This notice should have been issued before Mumbai Police issued their "abrupt and arbitrary" 'Leave India Notice' to Khan, the actor's lawyer said

Children have fundamental right to access internet; no blanket ban: SC

The court said that its observation does not mean that there should be no age-based restrictions

India's internal security landscape changed irrevocably: Home Secretary

Mohan urged the graduating IPS officers to prepare for new internal security challenges like narcotics, cybercrime and illegal immigration

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond

He was arrested on Saturday morning for allegedly violating a peace bond furnished by him on October 10

CJI Surya Kant urges law graduates to uphold justice, remain true to values

Addressing NLSIU's 34th annual convocation, the Chief Justice of India said legal education must prepare graduates to engage with diverse perspectives and listen to voices often overlooked

Centre revises Ladakh hill council rules, allows 7-24 elected members

The amended regulation allows the Ladakh administration to determine elected seats in each council, nominate up to four members from women and unrepresented communities, and extend the 5-year term

Delhi court issues bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 case

The case was filed by BJP IT Cell member Vikas Pandey over a YouTube video; the court issued the warrant after a process server reported that Rathee's Gurugram residence was locked

Delhi Police files multiple FIRs over CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

Police said a crowd gathered in and around Connaught Place despite repeated announcements to disperse, violating prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

India rejects UN expert's report on youth freedom, asks to verify claims

New Delhi objected to UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero's report, which cited claims that young people in India face retaliation or stigma for discussing mental health and gender justice

Gujarat chemical plant blast kills 5, injures 5 in Bharuch district

The explosion occurred during a hydrogenation process at SynZeal Pharmachem in Bharuch's Saykha GIDC area around 10 pm on Friday, rupturing a reactor tank, triggering a methylene dichloride gas leak

BJP veteran LK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with pulmonary issues

The former deputy prime minister was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Jasola Vihar around 7.30 pm on Friday and is undergoing treatment, the hospital said

Protests against CEC, SIR will continue despite interventions: Prakash Raj

Speaking at a protest in Thiruvananthapuram, the actor-activist said young people would continue to protest peacefully against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

Delhi to see clear skies today as heavy rain threatens parts of South India

Delhi is likely to see clear skies today as mercury is expected to rise to 33°C after recent showers, while heavy to very heavy rain is likely in parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu