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19 dead in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, several injured: Rain, mismanagement, 'Bhaipo' and more; what we know so far

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- At least 19 people have reportedly died in a stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. The incident happened on Saptami evening. Heavy rain and growing crowds were repor... Read More


DDC to pay dairy farmers every fortnight from 2027

Kathmandu, Oct. 18 -- owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has said it will pay dairy farmers every fortnight from the new year, amid criticism over delayed payments that have made it difficult f... Read More


Gagan Thapa takes oath as Congress president, vows to regain public trust

Kathmandu, Oct. 18 -- Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa took the oath of office on Saturday, a week after being elected party chief, pledging to make Congress the most trusted political force duri... Read More


Vigilantism of any kind only erodes the State

India, Oct. 18 -- In India, the world's largest democracy, vigilantism has variously been co-opted by the State for the establishment of order that may or may not have emerged out of consensus. From t... Read More


Trump-Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for KyivPublished on: October 18, 2026 4:53 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a damaging week for ties between Kyiv and its most im... Read More


ATC summons capital police chief in case against Imaan, HadiPublished on: October 18, 2026 4:45 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday summoned the Islamabad police chief and issued show-cause notices to two police officials over the continued failure to produce the case ... Read More


Finmin holds talks with global financial institutions on investment and reformsPublished on: October 18, 2026 3:58 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday held a series of meetings with international financial institutions and banking partners in Bangko... Read More


The Karsaz Tragedy: Sacrifice for DemocracyPublished on: October 18, 2026 3:53 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Some dates in a country's political history are more than entries on a calendar. They become symbols of an era, a struggle, an ideology, and the countless sacrifices preserved for... Read More


The Karsaz Tragedy: A History Written in the Blood of Democracy, an Everlasting Story of LoyaltyPublished on: October 18, 2026 3:51 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Some tragedies become etched into the pages of history in such a way that no storm of passing time can erase them. The passage of time covers many wounds with dust, generations ch... Read More


Need to move beyond the plateau in India-US relations

India, Oct. 18 -- India is not seeking a rupture in relations, but neither should it be too meek to speak out when it matters most. I believe that this is what India has been doing of late, as reflect... Read More