Karur stampede: Special Investigation team begins probe

IANS | October 5, 2025 4:00 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed by the Madras High Court, has formally begun its inquiry into the deadly stampede that occurred during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and actor-turned-politician Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur, which left 41 people dead and more than 100 injured.

Oppn slams BJP for questioning NCRB data naming Kolkata safest city

IANS | October 5, 2025 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As the BJP questioned the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) 2023 report that named Kolkata the safest city in India, the Opposition on Sunday hit back, pointing out that the NCRB functions under the Union Home Ministry, which is headed by BJP leader Amit Shah, and accused the party of doubting its own government's data.

Sri Lanka Tourism to hold roadshows in India to boost visitor arrivals

IANS | October 5, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Tourism Ministry is ramping up promotions for Indian travellers through roadshows and networking events in southern India next week, with the goal of increasing arrivals and strengthening tourism relations between the two countries, a report has said.