Vaiko blames TVK organisers for Karur rally tragedy, urges better crowd safety

IANS | September 30, 2025 2:40 PM

Chennai, Sep 30 (IANS) Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday described the death of 41 people, including several children, in a stampede at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay's rally in Karur as an "unprecedented tragedy in Tamil Nadu's history" and held the event organisers responsible.

'We want to know what went wrong': Hema Malini-led NDA delegation in Karur

IANS | September 30, 2025 2:30 PM

Karur, Sep 30 (IANS) An eight-member NDA delegation led by BJP MP and actor Hema Malini reached Tamil Nadu on Tuesday to study the circumstances that led to the September 27 stampede at TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur, where 41 people -- including women and children -- were killed and more than 60 were injured.

SIT questions key individuals in Zubeen Garg death case, widens probe

IANS | September 30, 2025 1:47 PM

Guwahati, Sep 30 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police, assisted by the Crime Investigation Department (CID), has intensified its probe into the mysterious death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, summoning several individuals linked to the North East Festival for questioning.

Govt failing to understand sensitivity of region: Udit Raj on Ladakh unrest, statehood demand

IANS | September 30, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj launched a strong attack on the NDA government following the recent violence in Ladakh, stating that the demand for full statehood, raised by Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is both timely and necessary, criticising the Centre's handling of the situation and the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.