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Patna High court grants divorce, orders Rs 50 Lakh alimony

Patna, Oct 9 (UNI) The Patna High Court has set aside a family court order dismissing a woman''s divorce petition and granted her a divorce, directing her husband to pay Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony.
A division bench comprising Justice Bibek Chaudhuri and Justice Rana Vikram Singh faulted the family court for applying an incorrect law while deciding the case.
The High Court noted that divorce proceedings involving Christian spouses are governed by the Divorce Act, 1869, and expressed concern over the family court's reliance on Section 10(1) of the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872.
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Two helplines activated on Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede incident

17 Oct 2026 | 11:15 PM

Kolkata, Oct 17 (UNI) The Kolkata police have activated two helplines at the control room in its headquarters, Lalbazar, with regard to the stampede in the Sarada Park (Chorbagan) community Durga Puja Pandal on Thursday evening.

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Security tightened in Darbhanga for Durga Puja

17 Oct 2026 | 11:07 PM

Darbhanga, Oct 17 (UNI) A flag march was conducted in Darbhanga district under the joint leadership of District Magistrate Kaushal Kumar and Senior Superintendent of Police Jagunath Reddy Jalareddy to maintain peace and law and order during Durga Puja and ensure the safety of devotees.

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Stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal, 35 injured: police

17 Oct 2026 | 10:45 PM

Kolkata, Oct 17 (UNI) A stampede occurred in north Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga puja pandal here today evening, leaving 35 prople injured, police said.

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Jharkhand: Marandi seeks CM's response on sand ghats, tax collection

17 Oct 2026 | 10:39 PM

Ranchi, October 17 (UNI) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Saturday sought Chief Minister Hemant Soren's response on the closure of sand ghats, suspension of holding tax collection and delays in road projects in the state.

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Jharkhand: CCL announces five competitions ahead of Ranchi PR conclave

17 Oct 2026 | 10:32 PM

Ranchi, Oct 17 (UNI) Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has announced five competitions ahead of the National PR Conclave 2026, scheduled to be held in Ranchi on November 4 and 5.

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