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Maharashtra. ‘Annapurti Grain ATM’ to provide foodgrains to beneficiaries at their convenience.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Maharashtra’s first advanced ‘Annapurti Grain ATM’ was inaugurated by State Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Chhagan Bhujbal in Nashik. The initiative aims to provide food grains to...

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Jammu Railway Division revises timings of several trains connecting Jammu and Katra.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway on Saturday revised the timings of several trains operating through Jammu and Katra following the extension of Train No. 19223/19224 Sabarmati-Jammu...

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Kolkata Police impose prohibitory orders around Chorbagan for three days after deadly stampede.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

In the wake of the tragic incident at Chorbagan, Kolkata Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in a large area...

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Truck crash near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior kills 12, injures 39.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

In Madhya Pradesh, twelve people were killed and 39 others injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into the outer wall of the Sheetla Mata Temple on Chinaur Road in...

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Kolkata Durga Puja stampede kills 19. West Bengal CM announces Rs 25 lakh aid and govt jobs for family of deceased.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

In West Bengal, 19 people lost their lives and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata last evening. The incident...

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Heavy rain lashes Puducherry as northeast monsoon sets in, causing waterlogging

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

With the onset of the northeast monsoon, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Puducherry until last midnight, causing waterlogging in several localities. Urban areas, including Raj Bhavan...

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Maharashtra FDA files case against 10 individuals, including executives of Reliance, Blinkit & Zomato Hyperpure.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has registered a case in Thane against 10 individuals, including senior executives of Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure,...

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Three die in suspected adulterated liquor incident in Nagaland’s Mokokchung district.

ION correspondentOctober 17, 2026October 17, 2026

In Nagaland, three persons have died in Longphayimsen village under Longtho Police Station in Mokokchung district following the suspected consumption of adulterated liquor. Police said the exact cause of...

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Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena announces creation of Sankoo district.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has announced the creation of Sankoo District, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the people of the region. The Lieutenant Governor stated that...

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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches 4 digital financial management initiatives to enhance transparency & accountability.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched four major digital financial management initiatives of the state government implemented under the Finance Department, which aim to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency...