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A political war of words erupted in Maharashtra between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray over remarks concerning regime change. Responding to Thackeray backing the call for regime change, Fadnavis remarked that Thackeray could not prevent a regime change within the Shiv Sena itself and questioned what other regime change he was referencing. Fadnavis stated that when Thackeray's party abandoned Hindutva and discarded the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray, it caused internal upheaval, leading those who wished to adhere to Balasaheb's vision to form the real Shiv Sena. Fadnavis also noted that achieving a regime change requires contesting elections and winning the hearts of the people rather than relying on street protests. Thackeray had earlier defended the call for regime change, claiming the government is removing citizens' rights to protest and express opinions through elections. Reporter Rahul Gaikwad reported on ongoing protests in Mumbai and the national capital, noting the political shift in demands toward regime change.

AIADMK leader and former minister Rajendar Balaji has stated that the party is open to welcoming actor Dhanush into its fold, praising his films and mass connect with the public and underprivileged communities. Speaking on political speculations in Tamil Nadu, the leader emphasised that anyone who accepts Edappadi K. Palaniswami's leadership is welcome to join the AIADMK. The statement comes amid ongoing rumours regarding Dhanush's possible political entry following the conversion of his fan club into a welfare movement.

A tragic stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal claimed the lives of 19 people and left at least 25 injured. The incident took place following a heavy rainstorm that triggered a rush as visitors sought cover, creating a severe bottleneck near the exit gate where people slipped, fell, and were trampled. Police arrested seven individuals, including puja committee organisers and private security personnel. Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari announced a fact-finding committee and a special task force to investigate the lapses, alongside detaining officials and securing CCTV and forensic evidence. All official puja celebrations were cancelled following the tragedy. The incident has sparked a political clash, with Trinamool Congress demanding the Chief Minister's resignation, alleging administrative failure and compromised public safety due to VIP security arrangements. Congress leaders also demanded accountability regarding municipal and police clearances, while the state government confirmed ongoing medical care and post-mortem procedures.

Visuals captured moments before a deadly Durga Puja stampede in North Kolkata have come under scrutiny as police and a special task force investigate the incident that claimed 19 lives. The tragedy unfolded between 7:15 PM and 7:30 PM at a puja pandal located in the narrow lanes of Chorbagan. Preliminary details indicate that sudden heavy rainfall prompted hundreds of devotees to rush inside the pandal for shelter, while visitors already inside were reluctant to exit into the rain. The resulting congestion, compounded by narrow entry and exit points, darkness, and alleged lapses in crowd control by local home guards, triggered severe panic and chaos. Investigators are currently examining photographs, videos, and social media reels recorded by visitors inside the pandal to reconstruct the exact sequence of events, verify crowd management protocols, and determine accountability for the fatal disaster.