News Morning Digest: At least 19 dead, 25 others injured in Kolkata pandal stampede; CJP’s Dipke released after signing peace bond, and more October 18, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Here is a select list of stories to start the day Related posts: Morning Digest: India reiterates commitment to ‘balanced’ trade deal with U.S., Taliban diplomat to take charge of Afghan embassy in New Delhi; and more Morning Digest: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China; Election Commission uploads SIR ‘logical discrepancy’ list, and more Morning Digest: PM Modi urges citizens to cut fuel use and avoid foreign travel; Trump rejects Iran’s peace offer, and more Trump says he will consider releasing 9/11 records after families request
