The Darjeeling-Mirik region is grappling with one of the worst landslide incidents in recent memory, claiming at least 20 lives and stranding tourists during the festive season. With heavy rains forecast to continue, authorities are racing against time to rescue the stranded, restore connectivity, and provide relief to affected families.

Partha Pratim Goswami dismissed claims that Zubeen Garg was poisoned in Singapore, calling them scripted.

Odisha’s Cuttack, the thousand-year-old city long celebrated for its communal harmony, remained on edge on Sunday after fresh incidents of violence erupted following clashes during Durga Puja idol immersion two days earlier.