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At Vijay’s TVK rally in Karur, a stampede killed 40 people. Ambulance provider Surya said five ambulances were attacked by TVK workers, delaying rescue. Two rescuers were injured. The chaos began as the crowd surged toward the stage. Power cuts, narrow roads, and poor planning worsened the tragedy. A judicial probe is underway.
RJD’s Mangani Lal Mandal confirmed Tejashwi Yadav as the likely Chief Minister for Bihar’s 2025 elections, despite Congress’s delay in official endorsement. The alliance aims to attract the Extremely Backward Class voters. Mandal criticized Nitish Kumar’s leadership and promised welfare schemes, expecting seat-sharing talks to conclude within 10 days.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy declared his dream to establish 500 Fortune companies in Hyderabad, currently home to only 80. He promised world-recognised development even after 70 years. Highlighting opportunities like the bullet train to Chennai, Revanth emphasised such projects will support the futuristic city’s growth and global prominence.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey has made it clear that they will not interfere in India’s actions in matters related to trade and energy. He praised India’s stance on oil trade policies and said that the country has the ability to take decisions on those issues by itself. He added that there are close relations between […]
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has set a rare record by becoming the most successful Indian bowler to take at least one wicket in 14 consecutive T20 matches. He surpassed Ashish Nehra’s previous record of 13 matches. Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar share third place, each having taken wickets in 11 consecutive T20 games.
The application deadline for the 22nd convocation of Sri Padmavati Women’s University, Tirupati, is Monday, Sept 29. The university issued a notification on August 28 inviting applications from students who pursued PG, degree, engineering, pharmacy, and integrated courses between 2018 and 2024. The convocation is scheduled to be held in January 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today in the radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Modi paid tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh and said that Bhagat Singh was an inspiration for every person in the country. Modi also remembered Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary and said that she sang and inspired people of the […]
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has dismissed the US decision to revoke his visa, saying he doesn’t care and accusing Washington of no longer respecting law. The move followed his UN speech criticizing Israel’s war on Gaza and calling for a probe into US anti-drug operations. Petro, Colombia’s first leftist leader, returned home last night.
Araku Coffee from Andhra Pradesh has earned a prestigious national accolade. At the Business Line Change Maker Awards 2025 in Mumbai, GCC-based Araku Coffee won the ‘Change Maker of the Year’ award in the ‘Financial Transformation’ category. The award was received by Kalpana Kumari, Chairman and MD of GCC, from Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj declared that they will launch the People’s Plan Campaign 2025-26 in all states and union Territories that starts on October 2. This move will strengthen grassroots democracy through special gram sabha meetings. All the states and union territories responded positively to the plan’s launch in 2018.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly made statements perceived as diplomatic and economic pressure on India, often using trade imbalances and defense deals to assert leverage. His rhetoric, seen by some as blackmail, aimed to push India into more favorable terms for the US, raising concerns over bilateral relations and strategic partnerships.
The EC team, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will visit Bihar’s capital Patna on October 4th and 5th ahead of the upcoming. On this occasion, they will review the election preparations in the state. The state assembly polls are scheduled to be held in November, as the term of the 243-member Bihar Legislative […]
President Droupadi Murmu expressed shock over the stampede in Tamil Nadu, which claimed over 39 lives and injured 60 others. Extending her deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, she said she is praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. The tragic incident occurred last night and has triggered nationwide grief and concern.
The central government is considering extending the tenure of parliamentary standing committees from one to two years, following a proposal by the opposition. The suggestion aims to enable more thorough scrutiny of bills and laws. Currently, there are 24 standing committees, each comprising 31 members and functioning with a one-year term.
The Indian Intelligence Bureau suspects Sonam Wangchuk, arrested for protesting Ladakh statehood, has links with Pakistan. Ladakh DGP Jamwal stated that Wangchuk is in contact with a recently arrested Pak intelligence officer. Authorities are scrutinizing his foreign visits, claiming he uses them to incite unrest. A probe into his connections is underway.