Chennai: The Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally, is back in focus today as the Madras High Court hears pivotal petitions. One plea filed by P.H. Dinesh holds actor and TVK chief Vijay directly responsible for the deaths, while another from TVK seeks a CBI probe into the disaster. Public pressure 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…
Chennai: Tamil superstar Vijay has announced that his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections independently, shutting down all speculation of an alliance with the BJP. The announcement came during the party’s first executive committee meeting in Panaiyur, where TVK also outlined its core political strategy. Vijay described the Read More…
Chennai: Tamil superstar Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has launched a bold political campaign, calling for the removal of both the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu and the BJP-led central government. Speaking at TVK’s first anniversary celebrations in Mahabalipuram, Vijay accused both parties of failing to address the real issues faced Read More…
Actor Vijay’s political journey took a decisive turn as his party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), held its first-ever state conference in Vikravandi, Tamil Nadu, on October 27. The event marked Vijay’s strong commitment to a Tamil-centric political ideology, drawing from the legacies of Dravidian icons like Periyar and Ambedkar. His message was clear: prioritizing Tamil Read More…