New Delhi: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 10 for a plea seeking a CBI investigation into the tragic Karur stampede. The plea was filed by BJP leader Uma Anandan, who has demanded a thorough and independent inquiry into the incident to ensure accountability. A Bench headed by the Chief Justice of Read More…
Chennai: In the wake of the devastating crowd tragedy at a TVK rally in Karur, which left 41 people dead, a CPM delegation is set to visit the disaster site today. The team will also meet survivors and those undergoing treatment. The delegation is led by CPM General Secretary M.A. Baby, accompanied by Kerala MPs Read More…
Karur, Tamil Nadu: A newly filed FIR has shed light on the tragic stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27, revealing that his extended stay inside the campaign vehicle contributed to rising restlessness among the crowd. The disaster claimed at least 41 lives and left many others injured. According to the FIR, Read More…
New Delhi / Karur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned ex-gratia assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to support families affected by the devastating stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. As part of the relief package: The announcement comes as the nation mourns the tragedy, which claimed 39 lives Read More…
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been denied police permission to visit Karur, where a tragic stampede claimed several lives. His request to pay a visit was turned down after authorities cited security risks and fears of law-and-order unrest if he appeared at the site. Adding to the storm, an intelligence Read More…
Bengaluru: In the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy that struck during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, the team has pledged strong support for victims and their families. Eleven lives were lost and many injured in a stampede-like situation near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where thousands had gathered to celebrate RCB’s historic maiden IPL Read More…