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"Tarnishing Image Against Constitution": Why Court Banned 'Surpanakha Dahan'

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has stepped in to halt a controversial Dussehra event that had planned to replace Ravana with effigies of 11 women accused in criminal cases.

"Vijay Ignored People's Cry": Eyewitness' Claim Over TVK Rally Stampede

A power outage, a sudden surge of crowd, and a narrow space contributed to the stampede during actor-politician and TVK chief Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur that left 39 people dead, eyewitnesses told NDTV.

Stampede Victim Wants Court Ban On Actor Vijay Rallies Till Tragedy Probed

The Madras High Court will hear today a petition filed by a victim of the stampede at TVK chief Vijay's rally, seeking a ban on TVK's public meetings till the probe into the tragedy is completed

4 Members Of Armed Gang Killed In Encounter In Assam

An encounter in Assam's Goalpara, near Meghalaya border, left four members of an armed gang dead in early hours of Sunday, said sources. The action was carried out based on intelligence inputs that the gang was preparing to kidnap local businessman

'Tariffs, Visa Rules, Betrayal': Trump Featured As 'Asura' In Bengal Durga Puja Pandal, Video Viral

A Durga Puja pandal in Baharampur, West Bengal, has portrayed US President Donald Trump as the asura or demon, sparking widespread attention. Organisers said the decision was a response to Trump's recent actions, including 50% tariff on Indian goods

"Tragic, Painful": Congress' Shashi Tharoor On Actor Vijay's Rally Stampede

Something is wrong in our country with crowd management, said Congress' Shashi Tharoor on stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur on Saturday. Every year, there seems to be an incident, he added.

Case Against Madhya Pradesh Congress Leader's Son For Assaulting 2 Men

The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh has been jolted by a fresh controversy after the son of senior leader and former Assembly Speaker, NP Prajapati, was caught on camera allegedly assaulting two men.

Visually Impaired Since Birth, Odia Teacher Clears Odisha Civil Services Exam

A 32-year-old visually impaired teacher from Jajpur district cleared the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination, securing the 300th rank in his third attempt.

Mann Ki Baat: "Will Always Remain Etched In Our Memories": PM Modi Remembers Zubeen Garg

Addressing the Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Assamese singers Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg, and Karnataka author SL Bhyrappa, and remembered their contributions to the nation.

Actor Vijay To Move Court, Suspects Conspiracy, Wants CBI To Probe Stampede

Actor Vijay's party will move Madras High Court, suspects conspiracy behind rally stampede

Why These Two Women Navy Officers Found Mention In PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi said the two "brave" officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Rupa A, showed what "courage and determination truly mean".

A Two-Year-Old Among Victims Of Killer Stampede At Actor Vijay's Rally

At least 10 minors, including a two-year-old, are among the 39 victims of the stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally in Karur yesterday. Many of them are women and most victims are in their 20s and 30s, NDTV has found.

Delhi Baba's Fraud Exposed: Forged UN Visiting Cards, Faked PMO Connection

Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who was arrested for sexually harassing 17 women at an ashram in Delhi, has been exposed for many fraudulent activities, including forging visiting cards and passports.

PM Modi Calls To Adopt 'Swadeshi', Buy 1 Khadi Product On October 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 126th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, called on the countrymen to adopt 'Swadeshi' this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it.

PM Modi Lauds "True Courage" Of 2 Navy officers Who Crossed Point Nemo

PM Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Navy officers, Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander Roopa, who embarked on 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' and travelled a distance of 50,000 kilometres, and congratulated them for the "thrilling" journey.

What Haryana Police Said On Theft At Mary Kom's Faridabad Home

The Haryana Police said on Sunday that a crime branch team has arrived at the residence of the Indian boxer Mary Kom and is investigating the matter.

This Racist Campaign Seeks To Block Indian H-1B Visa Holders Rushing To US

The US awards 85,000 H-1B visas per year on a lottery system, with India accounting for around three-quarters of the recipients.

'Unbearable Loss': Actor Vijay To Give 20 Lakh To Stampede Victims' Families

Superstar Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh assistance for families of stampede victims, Rs 2 lakh for injured

Who Is Justice Aruna Jagadeesan Set To Probe Actor Vijay's Rally Stampede

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.

Actor Vijay's Close Aide Named In Police Case After Stampede Kills 40

Superstar Vijay's close aide named in police case after stampede kills 39 at Tamil Nadu rally