India News
Tamil Nadu Government Presents Detailed Defense Against TVK Allegations in Deadly Karur Stampede Investigation
Oct 01, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a comprehensive response to allegations from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regarding the tragic Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives. Senior officials presented evidence-backed explanations about security arrangements, crowd management, and emergency response protocols, contradicting claims of administrative negligence while addressing concerns about power outages, police conduct, and medical assistance during the incident.
India's Path to Defense Self-Reliance: Air Marshal Bharti Outlines Vision for Indigenous Aircraft Engine Development
Oct 01, 2025 02:31 am CST
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, highlights India's ambitious plans for defense self-reliance, including indigenous engine development within 10-12 years and the strategic importance of the 97 newly contracted LCA Mk1A aircraft. The Air Marshal emphasizes that innovation must accelerate beyond the current pace to achieve true atmanirbharta in India's defense sector.
Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh Highlights Tri-Services Synergy as Blueprint for Future Military Operations
Oct 01, 2025 02:22 am CST
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that the tri-services coordination demonstrated during Operation Sindoor represents an essential model for future military actions. Speaking at an IAF seminar, Singh stressed that jointness among Army, Navy, and Air Force is not merely policy but a survival necessity in today's complex security environment, signaling the government's commitment to implementing comprehensive military integration despite ongoing discussions among service branches.
PM Modi to Release Commemorative Stamp and Coin at RSS Centenary Celebrations
Oct 01, 2025 02:12 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary celebrations as chief guest, where he will unveil a special commemorative postage stamp and coin honoring the organization's 100 years of service and contributions to India's cultural and social development.
Delhi Schools to Include RSS in New Rashtriya Niti Curriculum Alongside Freedom Fighters
Oct 01, 2025 02:04 am CST
Delhi government schools are implementing a new Rashtriya Niti curriculum that will teach students about the RSS alongside traditional freedom fighters. The program includes lessons on figures like Veer Savarkar and Sardar Patel, aiming to provide a broader perspective on India's independence movement beyond Gandhi and Nehru. The curriculum coincides with RSS's upcoming centenary in 2025, which PM Modi has described as an "inspiring journey."
Adani Green Energy Expands Renewable Capacity with 408 MW Projects in Gujarat's Khavda
Oct 01, 2025 02:03 am CST
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has operationalized 408 MW of renewable power projects at Khavda, Gujarat, boosting its total operational capacity to 16,486.1 MW. This expansion marks a significant step in India's growing renewable energy sector through AGEL's subsidiary operations.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Hema Malini Leads NDA Investigation Into TVK Rally Incident That Claimed 41 Lives
Oct 01, 2025 01:41 am CST
BJP MP Hema Malini led an NDA fact-finding team to Karur, investigating the stampede that killed 41 people at TVK chief Vijay's political rally. The delegation concluded the tragedy could have been prevented if authorities had allocated a larger venue for the event. Former Union Minister Anurag Thakur called for accountability while Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered a judicial inquiry into the unprecedented disaster in Tamil Nadu's political history.
9 Assam Migrant Workers Killed in Chennai Power Plant Construction Collapse: Officials Launch Investigation
Oct 01, 2025 01:34 am CST
A tragic accident at Chennai's Ennore supercritical power station claimed the lives of nine migrant workers from Assam when an under-construction coal handling enclosure collapsed from a height of 45 feet. One worker survived with injuries. Both Tamil Nadu and Assam governments have announced compensation for the victims' families, while authorities investigate the cause of the collapse that occurred despite workers reportedly wearing safety gear.
TVK Leader Faces Legal Action Over Controversial Gen Z Revolution Call Following Fatal Stampede
Oct 01, 2025 01:22 am CST
A senior TVK official has been charged after urging Tamil Nadu's youth to emulate protests in Nepal against the government, just days after a stampede at actor Vijay's rally left 41 dead. The controversial social media post, which called for a "youth-led revolution" against a "wicked government," has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling DMK party while TVK distances itself from the remarks.
India's Road Safety Crisis: 1.73 Lakh Deaths in 2023 With Overspeeding as Major Cause
Oct 01, 2025 12:59 am CST
In 2023, India witnessed over 1.73 lakh road accident fatalities and 4.47 lakh injuries, with two-wheeler riders accounting for 45.8% of victims. The NCRB report highlights overspeeding (58.6%) and careless driving (23.6%) as primary causes, with evening hours (6-9 PM) being most dangerous. National Highways recorded the highest fatalities (34.6%), with Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu reporting the most deaths nationwide.