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HT Morning News Brief October 18: 19 dead in Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede; CJI says youth questioning is healthy

India, Oct. 18 -- Good morning, readers! Here are the top headlines from the day that you need to know - from politics and world news to sports and entertainment. At least 19 people were killed and 2... Read More


'Birthday vacation in Paris?' Opposition questions Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's France trip

India, Oct. 18 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann's France visit has set off a political controversy in Punjab, with the Opposition alleging that he left for a foreign tour at a time when the state faces... Read More


Carney says 'serious incident' sparked major fire at Alberta army base but offers no details

India, Oct. 18 -- Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday said a "serious incident" led to a large fire at a military base in Alberta. The base is close to Wainwright, a town roughly 180 kilometers (11... Read More


Traffic curbs in Delhi for Durga Puja: Key routes near CR Park, GK-2 among those affected till October 20

India, Oct. 17 -- Traffic restrictions will be in place in multiple parts of the Capital, including south Delhi's Chittaranjan Park and Greater Kailash-II, till Tuesday (October 20), owing to Durga Pu... Read More


'Extremely distressing': PM Modi mourns Kolkata stampede deaths, assures all possible aid to victims

India, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the deaths in Kolkata stampede while wishing recovery to those injured in the incident. The prime minister assured of all poss... Read More


'Reward for Putin': Zelensky fears US sanctions relief to Russia, diesel deal not the end of it

India, Oct. 17 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump's recent sanctions waiver to Russia would only encourage it to continue attacks on Ukraine. He ... Read More


Delhi half marathon tomorrow, traffic police issues advisory: See full list of diversions, routes to avoid

India, Oct. 17 -- Traffic on several stretches in Delhi will be affected by restrictions and diversions on Sunday, October 17, for six hours between 4:45 am and 11:00 am, the traffic police has said. ... Read More


Kolkata pandal stampede: Mamata Banerjee expresses 'shock and grief', TMC alleges poor crowd management

India, Oct. 17 -- Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expresses 'shock and grief' at the loss of lives in Kolkata stampede. TMC alleges lack of police and poor crowd management. More de... Read More


US lawmakers write to Trump's secretary of state over Delhi detentions as India rejects 'interference'

India, Oct. 17 -- US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was among six lawmakers who wrote to secretary of state Marco Rubio on Friday, ahead of his visit to India, raising concerns over a "pattern of repre... Read More


Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against 'leave India' notice, calls it 'illegal, perverse, drastic'

India, Oct. 17 -- Actor Imran Khan has challenged in Bombay High Court a notice asking him to leave India before October 28. His plea alleges that the notice issued to him didn't disclose any reasons ... Read More