Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Violence: Missile Reportedly Hits Civilian Area in Upper Kurram

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PAK-AFGHAN BORDER ERUPTS IN VIOLENCE | HEAVY FIGHTING | CNN-NEWS18 EXCLUSIVEFresh violence has been reported along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, with heavy fighting between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban in the Ghuzgarhi border area of the Kurram–Paktia sector.Casualties have reportedly been suffered on both sides as tensions escalate along the volatile frontier. In a worrying development, a missile has reportedly struck a civilian area in Pewar, Upper Kurram. The circumstances surrounding the reported strike, the extent of the damage and the number of civilian casualties remain subject to confirmation.The latest clashes raise fresh concerns about border security and the risk of further escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The two sides have repeatedly faced tensions over cross-border attacks, militant activity and security along the frontier. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-news CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest...

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Kolkata Stampede: West Bengal Health Minister Saradwat Mukherjee speaks as the state responds to the deadly stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata.At least 19 people have died and 25 people were reported injured or hospitalised following the incident on Saturday evening. The stampede occurred amid heavy rain and a rush of devotees near the pandal. The exact sequence of events and the factors that led to the tragedy remain under investigation.Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by a sitting Calcutta High Court judge, to examine possible crowd-management and safety lapses. Police have detained people associated with the Puja organising committee and private security arrangements for questioning.The West Bengal government has announced compensation of ₹25 lakh and a government job for one member of each deceased victim’s family, along with ₹5 lakh for each injured person and coverage of medical expenses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced ex-gratia assistance from the PM National Relief Fund.Watch this LIVE broadcast for the Health Minister’s remarks, updates on the injured, the government’s response, investigation developments and questions over crowd management at major festival venues.Stay with CNN-News18 for verified updates as more details emerge. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-news CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube