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Karur stampede: Eyewitness accounts reveal chaos, panic before tragedy struck
A political rally in Karur turned tragic on Saturday evening as a stampede killed 39 people, including women and children, and left dozens injured.
Godman accused of sexually harassing 17 women arrested in Agra
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman and the director of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, has been arrested in Agra.
Politics of hate
O n September 3, Kishore Chamar, a 35-year-old Dalit man, was lynched by a mob over allegations of cow slaughter in Kundeijuri village in Odisha. His associate, Goutam Nayak, barely survived the assault. The cow in question was already dead, and both mentraditional cattle skinners by.
Vijay Rally Stampede: Death toll climbs to 39 at Karur TVK rally, CM MK Stalin orders judicial probe
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the victims and Rs 1 lakh for those injured. He vowed that strict action would be taken once the “truth is revealed” behind the incident.
‘Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,’ Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused Israel of attempting to bury UN decisions on the creation of a Palestinian state.
Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja Row: BJP Leader Alleges Police Blocking Visitors, Threatens Early Immersion
“If police don’t stop their atrocities and if the audio-visual is not allowed for the visitors, then we will close the puja and immerse the idol before Vijaya Dashami. Is performing Durga Puja a crime in this state? The wide lane of 40 feet is reduced to 15 feet by police by erecting barricades. We have abided by every rule set by Calcutta High Court in setting up the pandal,” complained Ghosh.
Putin’s Attack Dog Vows ‘Decisive Response’ as Drone Incursions Spark NATO Panic Across Europe
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned, ‘Any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response.’
Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen and other former top economic officials appointed by presidents of both parties urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to preserve the Fede…
Moldova faces general election, with EU bid at stake
Moldova’s president accuses the opposition of threatening the country’s “European future” as voters pass judgement on her party’s government.
Asia Cup: Salman Ali Agha breaks silence on handshake controversy
Pakistan’s cricket captain, Salman Ali Agha, has responded to the recent handshake controversy with India during the ongoing T20 Asia Cup 2025.