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Man Killed Over Instagram Post in Telangana: A Fatal Consequence of Social Media Expression
Sep 28, 2025 09:46 pm CST
A 28-year-old driver from Rechapalli village was beaten to death after posting about his former relationship on Instagram. The victim, Edurugatla Satish, was allegedly attacked by family members of a woman who had recently ended their relationship. Police have registered a murder case against three individuals while investigation continues.
Tamil Nadu Police Defends Security Measures After Fatal Stampede at Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Sep 28, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Following a tragic stampede that claimed 40 lives at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu police have defended their security arrangements, stating they deployed 500 officers for the high-risk event. ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham explained that security was proportionate to the expected turnout, with one officer per 50 attendees. The incident occurred amid delays and crowd impatience, with TVK and police offering conflicting accounts of responsibility for the tragedy.
Trainee Pilot Escapes Unharmed as Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Gujarat's Amreli Airport
Sep 28, 2025 08:43 pm CST
A single-seater trainer aircraft from a private aviation academy skidded off the runway during landing at Amreli airport in Gujarat, causing damage to the aircraft but leaving the trainee pilot uninjured. This incident follows a fatal crash at the same airport earlier this year, prompting an investigation by civil aviation authorities.
Karur Stampede Tragedy: Madras High Court Cancels Urgent Hearing as Death Toll Rises to 40
Sep 28, 2025 08:36 pm CST
The Madras High Court has canceled an urgent hearing on the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur that claimed 40 lives. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited survivors and announced compensation, while a judicial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the circumstances behind this tragic incident that has sparked debates on crowd safety at political events.
Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Faces 5-Day Police Custody After Sexual Harassment and Financial Fraud Allegations
Sep 28, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Delhi court has remanded Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a 62-year-old self-styled godman, to five-day police custody following allegations of sexually harassing 17 women at a management institute. Authorities have frozen Rs 8 crore across multiple accounts and discovered fake UN credentials during their investigation into both sexual misconduct and financial irregularities.
TVK Alleges DMK Conspiracy Behind Karur Rally Stampede: Seeks Independent Investigation
Sep 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Actor-politician Vijay's party TVK has petitioned the Madras High Court alleging a DMK conspiracy behind the Karur rally stampede that killed 40 people and injured nearly 100. TVK's legal wing coordinator Arivazhagan claims to have CCTV evidence of a criminal conspiracy by ruling party functionaries and seeks either a Special Investigation Team or CBI probe, rejecting the state government's allegations of safety violations.
Prashant Kishor Predicts Political Upheaval in Bihar Elections, Vows to Expose Corruption
Sep 28, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor makes bold predictions about Bihar's upcoming elections, claiming JD(U) will win fewer than 25 seats while announcing his party will contest all 243 constituencies independently. He directly challenges political opponents with corruption allegations and criticizes Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's administration, promising more revelations soon.
UNESCO Recognizes Spiti Valley as India's First Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve: A Milestone for Himalayan Conservation
Sep 28, 2025 07:34 pm CST
Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh has been officially recognized as India's first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere program. This 7,770 sq. km reserve showcases unique high-altitude biodiversity with over 700 plant species and rare wildlife including snow leopards. The designation acknowledges decades of successful community-based conservation while promoting sustainable development, ecological research, and climate resilience in this fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
Tragic Stampede at Vijay's Rally Claims 22-Year-Old Mother Among 40 Victims in Karur
Sep 28, 2025 07:32 pm CST
A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur resulted in 40 deaths, including 22-year-old Brinda who left her toddler with her sister to attend the event. Despite Vijay's compensation announcement of Rs 20 lakh for victims' families, Brinda's grieving sister demands accountability rather than money. The tragedy has sparked controversy regarding event planning, with TVK party seeking a special investigation amid allegations of overcrowding and poor management.
Tragic Stampede at Actor Vijay's Tamil Nadu Rally Claims 40 Lives Including Mother Brought by Son to See His Hero
Sep 28, 2025 07:18 pm CST
A devastating stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district resulted in 40 fatalities, including 55-year-old Jaya who was brought by her son Murugan to see his idol. Authorities cite poor crowd management, insufficient resources, and a 7-hour delay as contributing factors to the tragedy that occurred when 27,000 people gathered instead of the expected 10,000. Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a judicial investigation.