A tragic week in India saw almost 40 dead in a stampede at a TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, while Kolkata faced severe floods ahead of Durga Puja, causing casualties and disruption. Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested after statehood protests in Leh. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force retired the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet after 62 years of service.