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Times of IndiaNews report · Oct 17, 8:25 PM
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19 killed in Kolkata stampede; CM Suvendu announces jobs, Rs 25 lakh for kin
Hindustan Times and Times of India describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened 19 killed in Kolkata stampede; CM Suvendu announces jobs, Rs 25 lakh for kin.
The headline split The left frames it as "SIT headed by sitting judge to probe Kolkata pandal stampede; CM announces ₹25 lakh aid,...". The center frames it as "19 killed in Kolkata stampede; CM Suvendu announces jobs, Rs 25 lakh for kin".
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Left / center-leftSIT headed by sitting judge to probe Kolkata pandal stampede; CM announces ₹25 lakh aid, government job
Hindustan Times · Center-left · News report
Center19 killed in Kolkata stampede; CM Suvendu announces jobs, Rs 25 lakh for kin
Times of India · Center · News report
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Hindustan TimesNews report · Oct 17, 8:56 PM
SIT headed by sitting judge to probe Kolkata pandal stampede; CM announces ₹25 lakh aid, government job
At least 19 people died in a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede. The state has announced a judicially headed SIT probe and compensation for victims.
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