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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


'Anyone who works with Salman Khan will be next': After attack on Tiger Shroff, Lawrence Bishnoi gang issues fresh threat

India, Oct. 18 -- The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for opening fire at actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening, warned that anyone in the Mumbai film industry... 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


Actor Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt after 3 fire at him in Juhu, his driver among 2 injured

India, Oct. 18 -- Bollywood Actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after three motorcycle-borne men opened fire at him in Juhu area of Mumbai on Sunday evening. His driver and another driver of an autorick... Read More


HT Evening Brief October 18: 1,800 arrested in France over violent protests, CJP to restrategise and more

India, Oct. 18 -- Good evening! Here's your 5-minute wrap of the day's top headlines from across the country, the world and the field of sports and entertainment. France witnessed widespread violence... 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