Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to India's T20I side after four years

Saudi Arabia Downs Four Drones Over Riyadh as Houthi Attacks Continue

Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted four drones over the capital, Riyadh. The incidents are part of a renewed escalation with Yemen's Houthi movement. Since the conflict resumed in July after several years of calm, the kingdom has faced repeated missile and drone strikes. Those attacks have targeted oil facilities, tankers and airports. The source article does not provide further details on casualties or damage.

Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede: What Is Known So Far

A stampede at a Durga Puja celebration in Kolkata has left several people dead. The fatalities reportedly include 13 women and a child. Details about the exact sequence of events are still emerging from the source report. The incident has drawn attention to crowd management at large festival gatherings in the city. Further information is expected as officials and reports provide updates.

Witnesses describe narrow exits and rain-soaked crowds during Kolkata puja pandal stampede

Witnesses have recounted the chaos at a Kolkata puja pandal stampede, pointing to a narrow entrance and an equally narrow exit gate. A local man said his daughter and granddaughter were among those injured. He also said the area had no lighting, adding to the difficulty of moving through the crowd. The incident took place amid rain and a weekend rush of visitors. The account offers a first-hand view of how the crowd conditions unfolded at the site.

'Thoughts with those who have lost their loved ones': PM Modi on Kolkata stampede