At least 17 people died and about 25 were injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata’s Girish Park area. The crush occurred at the exit gate of Sarada Park, with sudden rainfall believed to have triggered the surge. West Bengal leaders called for urgent relief, medical support and a detailed inquiry
Thirteen children died after a boat capsized in the Ganga in Bihar’s Vaishali district while carrying people to a festival. The boat was reported to be carrying 15 to 20 people when it overturned late on 13 October; Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced compensation for the victims’ families.thedailystar All 13 victims of
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Supreme Court of India Tamil Nadu Assembly privilege case The Supreme Court closed proceedings concerning the Tamil Nadu Assembly privilege matter after holding that the immediate dispute had become infructuous. However, the Bench deliberately kept the underlying constitutional questions open for consideration in an appropriate future case. The decision therefore resolves the present proceeding without
. Supreme Court 1. CAPF deputation contempt case: Registry asked to explain listing irregularity The Supreme Court directed its Registry to explain why contempt petitions filed by serving and retired Central Armed Police Force officers were removed from the cause list despite an earlier judicial direction that they be heard. The matter concerns alleged non-compliance
As of Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 12:01 PM IST Supreme Court 1. Suo motu proceedings on Delhi-NCR rape cases The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent rape incidents in the Delhi-NCR region. The Court reportedly described the situation as reflecting a broader failure of policing and administration, stating that merely expressing solidarity
A special investigation team examining thefts at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya identified 105 instances after reviewing CCTV and records. A chargesheet is expected by 25 September. A Delhi court set aside a magistrate’s order and directed a fresh look at a plea seeking an FIR against Sonia Gandhi over an alleged pre-citizenship voter roll
Supreme Court of India The Court sat with multiple benches; daily cause lists for 21 September 2026 list miscellaneous hearings, fresh admissions, and supplementary lists across courts (e.g., Court No. 2 before Justices Vikram Nath, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta; other benches similarly active). No major new reportable judgments uniquely dated exactly today dominate