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Actor Vijay's Chennai Home Fortified, Government Sources Cite 'Public Anger'

Security has been stepped up at actor-politician Vijay's residence in Chennai after a stampede at his rally in Karur left 39 dead and over a 100 injured, sources in the Tamil Nadu government have said.

Zubeen Garg's Family Files Complaint Against Manager, Singapore Fest Organiser: Sources

Zubeen Garg's family has filed an online complaint with the Assam Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is probing the circumstances leading to the musician's death in Singapore.

What Led To Stampede At Superstar Vijay's Rally? Cops Flag 5 Lapses

At least 39 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured in a stampede at a political rally held by Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Karur on Saturday.

Delhi Baba Accused Of Molesting 17 Women Caught After Weeks Of Evading Arrest

Delhi Baba Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati faces complaints ranging from using abusive language, sending lewd text messages to women, and forced physical contact.

What Happened At Actor Vijay's Rally? Eyewitnesses Narrate Stampede Horror

An eyewitness of the Karur stampede said that "nothing could have been done to control the crowd" as 39 people were killed at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.

Teen Rescued 6 Months After She Was Kidnapped, Raped Multiple Times In UP

A 16-year-old girl was was rescued allegedly after she was kidnapped, kept hostage for six months and raped multiple times over the period, police said on Saturday.

'Such Practice Unacceptable': Madhya Pradesh Court Bans Burning Of Sonam Raghuvanshi Effigy On Dussehra

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Saturday, ordered a ban on burning the effigies of accused Sonam Raghuvanshi and women from other states on Dussehra in Indore.

Home Ministry Seeks Report From Tamil Nadu Government Following Stampede

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday spoke with Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and CM MK Stalin to take stock of the situation following a stampede in Karur and assured them of all possible central assistance to deal with the situation

"Deeply Saddening, Heartbreaking": Leaders Condemn Loss Of Lives In Tamil Nadu Stampede

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed deep anguish over the "loss of lives" in a stampede in Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the news of the deaths was "deeply saddening."

Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay's 1st Reaction After Deadly Stampede At Rally

In his first reaction hours after the stampede at his rally in which at least 38 people were killed, actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay has said his heart is "shattered" and he is "writhing" in pain.

Video: TVK Chief Vijay Tosses Water Bottles At Crowd Before Stampede That Killed 38

As the crowd swelled and people started getting suffocated because of the heat and overcrowding, actor and TVK President Vijay stopped his speech in Tamil Nadu's Karur and started tossing bottles of water at the crowd to help.

West Bengal Social Media Influencer Arrested For Derogatory Remarks Against Indian Army

A social media influencer from Aranghata in West Bengal's Nadia district has been arrested for making highly derogatory comments about the Indian Armed Forces on social media, the police said on Saturday.

AFSPA Extended In Three Assam Districts For 6 More Months

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended in three districts of Assam for six more months from October 1, according to a notification issued on Saturday.

India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Gets UNESCO Tag, Now 13 Sites On List

India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the world body announced on Saturday.

"Deeply Saddening": PM Modi Over Loss Of Lives At TVK Chief Vijay's Rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deepest condolences on the lives lost in the stampede during TVK chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur. He wished for the speedy recovery of people injured in the incident.

'Deliberate Mobilisation Of Crowds': DMK's Big Charge At TVK Chief Vijay Over Stampede

The visuals of the parents mourning their children are "so so disturbing", said DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai as 38 people were killed in a crowd crush at TVK chief Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district.

'Speak Hindi Or English': Bengaluru Man Arrested For Refusing Breathalyser, Misbehaving With Female Cop

A 29-year-old man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly misbehaving with a female police official and refusing to undergo a breathalyser test during a drink-and-drive check in Indiranagar in Bengaluru.

Maharashtra Man Jumps To Death From 11th Floor After Argument With Girlfriend

A 22-year-old man died after jumping from the 11th floor of a residential building following an argument with his girlfriend in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the police said.

In Bihar Mahabharat For Women's Vote, A Tale Of Differing Strategies

The forthcoming Assembly elections are poised to be a battleground not only for parties but also for ideologies, and one issue that is set to dominate is women's empowerment and welfare.

Third Car Linked To Actor Dulquer Salmaan In Bhutan Luxury Vehicle Smuggling Case Seized

Customs officials investigating the smuggling of luxury vehicles from Bhutan seized another car belonging to Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan on Saturday, officials said.