Stone pelters will be dealt with firm hand, not with flowers: UP minister on Bareilly violence

IANS | October 5, 2025 7:08 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Dharampal Singh on Sunday justified the Yogi government’s firm stance on trouble-mongers and hooligans during the recent violent protests in Bareilly and said that those engaging in violence will be dealt with a firm hand and not be showered with flowers, as the law of the land must reign supreme for maintaining law and order.

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.