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Kolkata Stampede Kills 17 at Durga Puja Festival in India

At least 17 people were killed and 25 injured in a stampede during Durga Puja celebrations at a crowded pandal in Kolkata, India, following rain and panic.

World ·18 Oct 2026, 04:23 ·World Desk 3 min read