Tamil Nadu
Tragedy at Vijay's Karur Rally: 38 Dead in Stampede as Actor Distributes Water to Overcrowded Fans
Sep 28, 2025 02:42 am CST
Actor and TVK President Vijay's rally in Karur turned tragic when 38 people died in a stampede after his six-hour delayed arrival led to severe overcrowding. Videos show Vijay distributing water bottles to distressed attendees before the incident. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for victims' families and established an inquiry commission to investigate the tragedy that occurred as Vijay campaigns as an alternative to traditional Tamil Nadu political parties.
Tragedy at TVK Chief Vijay's Rally: 34 Dead in Karur Stampede, PM Modi Expresses Deep Condolences
Sep 28, 2025 12:50 am CST
A tragic stampede at actor and TVK chief Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu claimed 34 lives and injured 46 people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep condolences, while AIADMK leader Palaniswami and CM Stalin coordinated immediate medical assistance. Officials cite overcrowding as the likely cause of the disaster that turned the election campaign chaotic.
Tamil Nadu Minister Highlights Economic Disparity and Women's Empowerment Gap Between North and South India
Sep 26, 2025 11:58 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh depends on Tamil Nadu's tax contributions while highlighting the southern state's superior economic growth rate of 11.19% compared to the national average. He also emphasizes Tamil Nadu's progressive stance on women's education and employment, noting that 43% of women factory workers in India's organized sector come from Tamil Nadu, reflecting century-long social reforms driven by the Dravidian movement.
Russia Offers India Partnership in Nuclear Power Plant Localization: Expanding Strategic Energy Cooperation
Sep 26, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Russia's Rosatom has proposed collaborating with India on localizing both large and small nuclear power plants, building on their existing strategic partnership. The offer came during the IAEA conference in Vienna, as the two nations review progress on the Kudankulam NPP project and explore new opportunities for nuclear energy cooperation, leveraging India's strong industrial capabilities.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Dismisses DMK Student Programs as Response to Vijay's Growing Influence
Sep 26, 2025 12:52 am CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa clarifies that DMK's student welfare programs are part of a century-old tradition, not a response to actor-politician Vijay's popularity. The minister discusses economic challenges from US tariffs, highlights Tamil Nadu's investment growth, and addresses FDI statistics criticism while commenting on the H-1B visa situation affecting Indian talent globally.
In Tamil Nadu, Congress Woman MP Quotes Alliance Dharma, Takes On DMK Leader
Sep 25, 2025 02:52 am CST
The tug of war between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its ally Congress in Karur, where Congress MP Jothimani has accused DMK District Secretary V Senthil Balaji of disrespecting the Grand Old Party.
Chilli Powder Thrown At Techie's Face, His 3-Year-Old Son Kidnapped
Sep 24, 2025 11:57 pm CST
Police in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu rescued the three-year-old boy who was kidnapped in broad daylight outside his home in Gudiyatham on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu Student Stripped, Hit With Slippers At Hostel; 3 Minors Detained
Sep 24, 2025 10:55 am CST
A student was stripped and humiliated by a group of fellow students at a government hostel in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, said the police, adding that three juveniles have been taken into custody for subjecting the student to ragging.
'50% Relief Borne By States': MK Stalin Slams PM Modi Over Delayed GST Cuts
Sep 24, 2025 10:42 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the timing of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts, accusing the Union government of denying states their rightful funds.
Children Most Affected In HMPV Virus Outbreak This Year: Lancet Study
Sep 23, 2025 08:40 pm CST
A study that looked into trends of the respiratory infection HMPV that broke out in India early this year has found that children were the most affected, with the highest diagnoses among those aged 1-2.
