Police say a misleading public-address announcement, warning that the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal might collapse and telling people to leave at once, was one of three factors behind Saturday's stampede that killed 19. They are trying to identify the speaker and whether he was told to say it.

Seven people, including committee office-bearers and private security staff, have been arrested on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and the state is setting up a special investigation team.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the rope barrier gave way when the rain began and there was no proper two-lane arrangement; the opposition Trinamool Congress has questioned police preparedness.

Albertans voted on Monday on whether the province should remain in Canada or begin a legal process towards a binding referendum on separation. The separation question is counted first, with results expected today, India time.

Elections Alberta projected a record turnout of 80–85%. Pre-vote polls showed about 70% wanting to remain, but polls are not results.

The Central Industrial Security Force will restructure its administrative set-up from 1 November, The Hindu reported.

The CRPF is considering restoring the Lance Naik and Naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to ease promotion delays: constables now wait 22–25 years for their first promotion.

The move would also make the force more attractive to Agniveers, whose first batch completes its four-year term this year.

Telangana has asked the Centre to procure 100% of crops at the minimum support price as part of drought relief, The Hindu reported.

Oil marketing companies have barred ethanol made from sugar in their 2026–27 blending tender and cut the incentive for maize-based ethanol, The Hindu reported.

Urban Company shares fell 9.5% to ₹143.30 after its July–September loss widened to ₹182.5 crore, even as operating revenue rose 41% to ₹537.3 crore. Its board has approved raising up to ₹2,500 crore.

Travel platform ixigo reported a quarterly profit of ₹63.4 crore against a loss a year earlier, helped by a one-time ₹40.7-crore gain from partly exiting Freshbus. Revenue rose 12.9% to ₹321 crore.

Zerodha has launched US stock investing in beta on its Kite trading platform, giving Indian investors a route to buy American shares from the same app.

Bengaluru managed-care company Even Healthcare has raised $50 million in a round led by Khosla Ventures, taking its total funding past $120 million. It plans five new hospitals in the city, starting with Indiranagar.

An IT ministry advisory dated 10 October asks Meta to review the recommendation algorithms on Facebook and Instagram and report back. The Internet Freedom Foundation criticised it as a censorship directive; Meta's response has not been reported.

At least 2,400 people have been arrested as protests over living costs and school conditions turned into rioting and looting. President Emmanuel Macron voiced 'anger' and 'shame' and rejected his interior minister's offer to resign.

Houthi fighters fired three ballistic missiles at a Yemeni government training camp in Shabwa province, killing at least 18 people, officials said.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Washington to accept Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and warned against renewed US strikes.

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and European diplomats in Taybeh during the olive harvest, beating a Palestinian teenager and smashing a Belgian diplomatic car's window. Israeli police said they arrested 10 suspects.

Sports streaming platform VETO is offering more than 300 hours of live sport without a subscription in October and November, including cricket, football, weightlifting and tennis's Davis Cup Finals.

Up to 19 films across languages may release on 23 October, according to release listings compiled by Glamsham. Expect some dates to move before Friday.

Mrunal Thakur has been linked to Atlee's Raaka with Allu Arjun. She has neither confirmed nor denied it, saying announcements will come on her social media.

So/Facet, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand started by two former Unilever executives, has raised ₹10 crore and plans an online launch in November and 30-plus stores in three years. Store plans are targets, not yet reality.

The government has rationalised trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines, a step meant to bring down what patients pay at the chemist. Check the price on your next purchase.

The food regulator has told food businesses to handle perishable foods only in controlled conditions with a proper cold chain. When buying dairy, meat or fish, check that it's kept chilled.

Amazon and Flipkart Diwali sales are expected later this month, but dates have not been officially confirmed. Diwali falls on 8 November.