An eight-member NDA delegation arrived in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday to investigate the stampede that occurred on Sept. 27 at Vijay's rally in Karur. The incident claimed 41 lives and injured more than 60 people. BJP MP Hema Malini led the team that met with affected families, officials, and survivors before preparing a report for party president J.P. Nadda. Former Union Minister Anurag Thakur accompanied the delegation.
The stampede happened when a massive crowd surged forward after Vijay's speech. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced relief measures and compensation for victims. A commission led by retired Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will investigate the tragedy. Vijay pledged Rs 20 lakh to the families of the deceased.
Gujarat Giants secured their second Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 win on Tuesday after defeating UP Yoddhas in Chennai. Captain Mohammadreza Shadloui delivered eight points through balanced contributions on offense and defense as the team implemented a revised game plan.
The squad adjusted its approach by assigning raiding duties to Rakesh while Shadloui concentrated on defensive responsibilities. Head coach Jaivir Sharma said the team studied previous narrow defeats and addressed shortcomings that cost them earlier victories.
Shadloui expressed gratitude to Chennai supporters, but said the team must maintain focus ahead of their match against U Mumba on Thursday, October 2. The captain acknowledged a previous error against U Mumba and...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of military collaboration on Tuesday during an Indian Air Force seminar at Subroto Park in Delhi. The minister pointed to Operation Sindoor as proof that integrated forces deliver better combat results through shared technology systems. Singh explained that modern security threats require armed forces to work together rather than operate separately, and the government plans to strengthen this approach.
The three military branches created a combined operational view during Operation Sindoor by linking the Air Force command system with Army and Navy platforms. This coordination allowed military leaders to make faster decisions and reduce friendly fire risks. Prime Minister Narendra...
Indian para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya earned silver in the F56 discus competition on Tuesday at the World Para Athletics Championships held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The 28-year-old recorded a best throw of 42.49 meters, but Brazil's Claudiney Batista claimed gold with 45.67 meters. This marks Kathuniya's third straight silver medal at the World Championships.
Saudi Arabia's Naif Almasrahi shattered the world record in the men's 100m T44 final with a time of 10.94 seconds. The previous mark stood at 11.00 seconds from 2019. Tunisia's Yassine Gharbi won the men's 400m T54 after serving a ban from competition.
Brazil topped the medal standings with five gold medals, and China followed with four golds. India held seventh place with two...
Air India launched a pilot training center at its Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram on Tuesday that will prepare more than 5,000 aviators during the next 10 years. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu opened the 12,000-square-meter facility created through equal partnership between Air India and Airbus. The center currently operates two A320 simulators, and eight additional simulators will arrive in stages to reach a total of 10 full flight simulators for A320 and A350 aircraft families.
Air India chief Campbell Wilson said the academy supports the carrier's expansion plans after ordering 570 new aircraft. The training complex consolidates pilot instruction at one Gurugram location that already prepares 2,000 aviation...
Actors Mohit Malik and Shrenu Parikh traveled to Tiruttani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu before their mythological television series premieres. The pair sought spiritual guidance ahead of their roles as Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki Ganesh Kartikey. Malik described losing his shoes at the temple as a positive omen, and the performers conducted traditional prayers at the sacred site.
Parikh noted the temple's 365 ascending stairs represented daily devotion throughout the year. Cast members Ekansh Kathrotiya and Subhan Khab joined the temple visit, portraying Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikey respectively. The program explores the relationships within Shiv Parivaar and chronicles the journeys of Ganesh and...
The Bharatiya Janata Party accused Congress on Tuesday of trying to provoke civil unrest through inflammatory social media content. Mumbai Police registered a case against an unknown individual after Maharashtra BJP filed a complaint about a Congress post that displayed a burning party office during demonstrations. BJP legislator Ram Kadam alleged the opposition was disrupting state peace, and he questioned why Congress showed images of a blazing BJP facility online.
Maharashtra BJP Social Media Cell Coordinator Prakash Gade submitted the complaint at Marine Drive Police Station under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for allegedly inciting violence. The disputed Congress post connected the image to rallies in Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and...
Actress Kajol attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebration with her son Yug on Tuesday. The pair shared an affectionate exchange at the festival when Yug embraced his mother and whispered to her during the religious observance. Kajol wore traditional attire while other Bollywood figures attended the event.
The actress posted about the emotional weight of this year's celebration on Sept. 28 after losing her uncle Deb Mukherjee. She shared images with sister Tanishaa Mukherji and cousins Rani Mukerji and Ayan Mukherjee. Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan joined the festivities, and the two conversed warmly throughout the gathering. Additional attendees were Rakesh Roshan, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover and their daughter Devi.
The National Investigation Agency seized real estate belonging to terror suspect Tariq Ahmad Mir in Shopian district on Tuesday. Authorities confiscated his residence in Maldeera village under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act after investigators determined he actively assisted militants operating throughout the region. Agency officials posted formal notices at the site with local police supervision. Evidence showed Mir provided material support to armed groups.
The seizure represents part of broader federal efforts targeting financial networks that sustain militancy across Jammu and Kashmir. Central investigators have confiscated dozens of assets from alleged collaborators over the past year. Security forces simultaneously...
