Tamil Nadu

Actor Vijay's event in turmoil, reason behind the stampede | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

A political rally of actor Vijay in Karur ended in tragedy as a stampede claimed the lives of 41 people on Saturday. Police officials have pointed to the late arrival of the actor and lapses by organisers as key reasons behind the disaster. In 2025 alone, nearly 90 Indians have died in stampedes and similar crowd related incidents. Why do such deadly crowd rushes occur so frequently in India, and what steps can be taken to prevent them in the future? Palki Sharma brings you the details.

A 2-year-old, a couple days away from wedding: The heartbreaking stories of those who died in Karur stampede

A deadly stampede broke out at actor-turned-politician Vijay's campaign rally on Saturday, tragically killing at least 40 and injuring hundreds in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday. Among the dead were at least 10 children and fans, mostly in their 20s and 30s, who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the superstar. The catastrophe has left families in shock and disbelief

Triple the crowd, half the security: Cops reveal lapses behind Vijay's Karur rally deaths

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered an investigation, to be led by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan, into the stampede that occurred at actor Vijay's rally in Karur

Anna University case: How convict, now awarded life term, sexually assaulted student on campus

A Mahila Court in Chennai on Monday sentenced the lone convict, A Gnanasekaran, to life imprisonment without remission in the 2024 Anna University campus sexual assault case. On December 23, a 19-year-old student, who was with her male friend, was sexually assaulted by the 37-year-old biryani vendor on the campus of her varsity. The case led to a huge outcry over the safety of students and triggered a political slugfest

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, & more: Where are Covid cases rising in India?

Following a rise in Covid-19 cases in Asia, Indian states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Gujarat have also reported a steady surge in infections. Local authorities have begun stepping up surveillance and implementing precautionary measures to stop the spread. Here's what the situation looks like

8 victims, 9 perpetrators: What is Tamil Nadu’s Pollachi sexual assault case?

Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore Mahila Court convicted all nine accused in the Pollachi sexual assault case, sentencing them to life imprisonment. The investigation uncovered a disturbing pattern of exploitation, involving at least eight women, including college students

‘High risk food’: Why Tamil Nadu has banned egg mayo

Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution or sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for a year, beginning April. According to the state's food safety commissioner, food business operators use raw egg to make mayonnaise, which, if not stored properly, is a serious health hazard

Stalin calls for ‘fair delimitation’ as he leads 'historic' opposition meet in Chennai

Chief Ministers and leaders from multiple states convened in Chennai for the first meeting of the Joint Action Committee, led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. The gathering aims to push for "fair delimitation," arguing that states that successfully controlled population growth should not be penalised.

FirstUp: Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s prime minister and other big news today

Mark Carney is set to take the oath as Canada’s 24th prime minister today, ending Justin Trudeau’s tenure of over nine years. He assumes office at a challenging time as Canada faces a trade conflict with the Donald Trump administration in the United States. Meanwhile, a rare total lunar eclipse, commonly known as Chandra Grahan or the Blood Moon, will turn the moon a deep red hue today

Tamil Nadu's Stalin govt drops rupee symbol in budget amid Tamil-Hindi row, BJP slams decision

The logo carried 'ru', the first letter of the Tamil word 'Rubaai' which denotes the Indian currency in the vernacular language. It also had the caption "everything for all," indicating what the ruling DMK claims is its inclusive model of governance