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Macron vows 'uncompromising' action against rioters as France faces widespread violence
World | Oct 19, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron has vowed strict legal action against rioters following widespread violence and looting across France. He also announced measures to address rising fuel prices, ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses affected by the unrest.
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Madhya Pradesh patwari dies by suicide, bodies of two sons found in car near railway station
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 19, 2026, 09:23 AM ISTA patwari allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a train near Pipariya railway station in Madhya Pradesh. Hours later, the bodies of his two sons were found inside a locked car. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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Eknath Shinde meets Tiger Shroff after Mumbai firing incident, vows to 'end to this hooliganism'
Maharashtra | Oct 19, 2026, 06:26 AM ISTMaharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde met Tiger Shroff after unidentified individuals opened fire in Mumbai. Shinde condemned the incident, assured the actor's family of state support and said threats against public figures would not be tolerated.
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Govt issues advisory to Meta, asks for content overhaul on Facebook and Instagram
India | Oct 19, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTMeta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has been asked by the government for a complete content overhaul, in hopes of preventing the disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives on their apps.
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Uttarakhand Industry Secretary dismisses misleading reports on Investors Summit, says data in public
India | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM ISTSecretary Industries and Secretary to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the government's investment process is transparent, with complete project details available on the Industries Department and Single Window portals.
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Fadnavis instructs strict action in Tiger Shroff firing case, Shinde says 'culprits won't be spared'
Maharashtra | Oct 19, 2026, 07:10 AM ISTMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis took centre stage and ordered strict action against those responsible for the firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Furthermore, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde also gave his take on the matter.
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Voters can use Form 6 to get re-inclusion of names in electoral rolls: EC to Delhi HC
Delhi | Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court closed the two pleas of two voters who had their names deleted from the electoral rolls after the ECI instructed them to fill out Form 6 as they sought re-inclusion and were assured that their concerns were misplaced.
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Delhi Police rescues senior citizens from digital arrest, saves Rs 1.53 crore across five states
Delhi | Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe Delhi Police's proactiveness and the joint effort of the Proactive Victim Identification and Protection Team of the Financial Monitoring Cell (FMC) helped the police in preventing several digital arrest scams invoving senior citizens.
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Mohan Yadav orders suspension of 8 police personnel, CSP's removal after Gwalior tragedy
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of a CSP and suspended eight police personnel over alleged negligence after a truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior killed 14 people. An investigation into the security lapses is underway.
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Massive fire at Canadian military base leaves multiple casualties, Mark Carney expresses condolences
World | Oct 18, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTA massive fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left multiple people dead and injured, according to CBC. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have expressed concern as authorities coordinate support and investigate the cause.
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'My rhetoric has been imperfect': Rebuked by India, JD Vance clarifies 'indentured servants' remark
World | Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance has clarified his 'indentured servants' remark on H-1B visa holders, saying his criticism targeted companies and the visa system. India had called the terminology deeply offensive, citing its historical and colonial connotations.
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Drug-making labs busted, amphetamine worth Rs 45 crore seized; 2 arrested
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 18, 2026, 09:17 PM ISTThe NCB has busted two illegal synthetic drug laboratories in Greater Noida's Jahangabad Kadalpur village, seizing 379.740 kg of amphetamine-containing substances and 10 kg of pseudoephedrine worth an estimated Rs 45 crore in the illicit market. Two accused have been arrested.
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1 dead, 12 injured as college fest turns tragic, lighting stand falls on students during Dandiya
Telangana | Oct 18, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTA student died, and at least 12 others were injured after a lighting stand collapsed during a Dandiya celebration at MVSR Engineering College in Telangana. The incident occurred amid strong winds, prompting police to investigate alleged safety lapses.
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'India is an important ally': Marco Rubio says US must consider New Delhi's energy needs
World | Oct 18, 2026, 10:29 AM ISTThe US has paused sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian oil imports for 60 days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India is an important ally whose energy needs must be considered as Donald Trump assesses the impact on global energy supplies.
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Milan protest over rising living costs turns violent, Giorgia Meloni condemns 'acts of violence'
World | Oct 18, 2026, 11:38 AM ISTRiots broke out in central Milan during a march against wars and rising living costs, with protesters clashing with police, looting stores and setting fires. At least two police officers were injured and around 50 demonstrators were detained, LaPresse reported.
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France's historic Limoges Town Hall, which survived two world wars, 'largely lost' amid riots
World | Oct 18, 2026, 08:46 AM ISTA historic town hall in Limoges, France, built in 1883, has been "largely lost" after being set on fire by rioters. The incident comes amid nationwide protests over rising living costs and student grievances, with violence, looting and arrests reported across several cities.
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What might have led to the stampede-like situation at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata? Explained
West Bengal | Oct 17, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTA stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal left at least 17 people dead. Heavy rain, an announcement by the organisers and concerns over narrow gates and poor lighting have raised questions about what led to the tragedy.
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Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: PM announces Rs 2 lakh for families of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured
West Bengal | Oct 17, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has announced Rs 2 lakh in financial assistance for the next of kin of each person killed in the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede and Rs 50,000 for each injured person. President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief, while Amit Shah postponed his West Bengal programmes.
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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal accident: West Bengal government launches helpline numbers
West Bengal | Oct 17, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTA stampede-like situation at Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal left 17 people dead and several injured. The West Bengal government has issued a toll-free helpline, 18003455678, along with the contact number 03322141310, for people seeking information about the incident.
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Two arrested as NCB busts drug labs in Greater Noida, seizes material worth Rs 45 crore
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 17, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe Narcotics Control Bureau has busted two clandestine drug laboratories in Greater Noida, seizing 379.74 kg of amphetamine-containing material and 10 kg of pseudoephedrine. Two people have been arrested, with the seized material carrying an estimated illicit market value of Rs 45 crore.