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

PM Modi mourned the deaths in Kolkata stampede while wishing recovery to those injured in the incident.

Hindustan Times17 Oct, 11:09 pm

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: What We Know So Far

The order prohibits unlawful assemblies of five or more persons, carrying lathis, lethal or other dangerous weapons, and any acts likely to cause a breach of peace or disturb public tranquillity in the specified area

NDTV17 Oct, 11:01 pm4 outlets

Rain, Narrow Exit, Weekend Rush: Witnesses Recount Kolkata Puja Pandal Stampede

"The entrance was very narrow, and the exit gate was also narrow. There was no lighting in the area," a local man, whose daughter and granddaughter were among the injured, said.

NDTV17 Oct, 11:00 pm

'Swelling crowd, situation worsened by rain': What we know so far about Kolkata pandal stampede

The stampede took place at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal, a prominent puja in central Kolkata, during the peak hours on Saturday evening.

Hindustan Times17 Oct, 10:59 pm

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

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

Hindustan Times17 Oct, 10:57 pm

Kolkata pandal stampede: Heavy rush amid rain led to deadly incident - top developments

A chaotic stampede unfolded at the Sarada Park Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata due to a crowd surge, leading to injuries for at least 35 attendees, some in serious condition. Emergency services transported the injured to…

The Times Of India17 Oct, 10:28 pm

Kolkata stampede LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari at hospital as several injured at Durga Puja pandal

Kolkata stampede LIVE: A stampede took place at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal in Kolkata. While several are said to have been injured, there is no confirmation on any fatalities yet.

Hindustan Times17 Oct, 10:24 pm

Amit Shah Arrives In Kolkata For 2-day Bengal Visit During Durga Puja

The home minister came here from Ahmedabad and will have an overnight stay at a guest house in South Kolkata's Alipore, the officials said

Deccan Chronicle17 Oct, 10:21 pm

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Updates: At Least 35 Injured, Chief Minister Reaches Hospital

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Updates: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee and senior officials rushed to the hospital.

NDTV17 Oct, 9:59 pm

17 dead after stampede breaks out at Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal

With the latest selling, cumulative FPI outflows from Indian equities in 2026 have reached Rs 3.12 trillion, significantly higher than the Rs 1.66 trillion withdrawn during the entire 2025, the data showed

The Hindu17 Oct, 9:57 pm2 outlets

FIR against Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato Hyperpure officials

Police have filed an FIR against officials of Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit and Hyperpure by Zomato after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Rediff17 Oct, 8:14 pm2 outlets

From Ujanbazar to Naglok: Finding a little piece of Bengal in Guwahati

In Guwahati, Durga Puja traditions may have their own local flavour, and the pandals may tell very different stories from Bengal, but the enthusiasm of the people offered a reassuring familiarity.

The Week17 Oct, 6:26 pm

Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalaya’s trailblazers

The Rilbong area also honours J.J.M. Nichols-Roy, the pioneer of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and B.B. Lyngdoh, considered the father of coalition politics in India

The Hindu17 Oct, 3:20 pm

Amit Shah to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday evening to visit Durga Puja pandals

After an overnight stay at a guest house in South Kolkata's Alipore, the Union home minister will visit Ramakrishna Mission headquarters Belur Math.

Hindustan Times17 Oct, 1:38 pm2 outlets

Kolkata Durga Puja may see rain, heavy showers unlikely

Kolkata may see light rain during the first days of Durga Puja 2026, while the Met office says heavy showers are unlikely and dry weather may follow.

Newseisamay17 Oct, 12:17 pm

Gold rate today in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata surges, check the gold prices on 17 Oct 2026

Gold rates today in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata surged on 17 Oct 2026.

The Hans India17 Oct, 10:29 am

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Rain May Spoil Fun For THESE Districts of South Bengal; Check

Kolkata Weather LATEST Update: Kolkata and several districts in South Bengal might see scattered rain today on Maha Saptami. The weather office predicts no heavy rain, while North Bengal will stay mostly dry

Asianet Newsable17 Oct, 8:22 am

World Trauma Day: How to stay safe on the roads this festive season

India Today17 Oct, 8:01 am