Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the phone to inquire about the Karur stampede and express his condolences. He also spoke with TVK chief Vijay and expressed condolences for the deaths of his party's supporters.
Stalin posted on Instagram about his conversation with Rahul Gandhi. He wrote, "Thank you, my dear brother Rahul Gandhi, for expressing your deep concern over the Karur tragedy and for inquiring seriously about the condition of those undergoing treatment and for information about the steps being taken to save their lives."
Congress sources told news agency PTI that Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, spoke with the Chief Minister about the situation and also called TVK chief Vijay to offer his condolences.
The death toll in the stampede at Vijay's political rally in Karur on September 27 rose to 40 on Sunday, with more than 60 people hospitalized and at least two in critical condition. Following the accident, Vijay-led TVK has demanded a CBI or independent investigation in the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. Facing criticism, actor Vijay also announced a compensation of ₹20 lakh each for the families of the victims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. The state government has announced ₹10 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh each for the injured. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has announced ₹1 crore for the families of the deceased, and the BJP has announced ₹1 lakh each.
Karur police have registered a case against TVK officials under several sections, including negligence. Forensic experts have begun investigating the scene. Traders and shopkeepers in Karur closed their establishments as a mark of respect for the deceased. Additionally, several political parties are continuing to gather at the scene.
There is a saying: “The interest is dearer than the principal.” This adage is often c
Indian President Droupadi Murmu will begin a two-day visit to Manipur on Thursday. During her vis
Powered by a lethal bowling performance led by Mitchell Starc and the explosive batting of Pathum
On Wednesday night in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, Chandranath Rath—a close associate an
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant as the next C
The agreement on the India-US trade deal and the 18 percent reduction in tariffs are having a sig
Across the country, the New Year 2026 is being welcomed with joy and hope. People are greeting ea
Following its resounding victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata
Until now, you have likely relied solely on the IRCTC app to book train tickets. However, Indian
A painful accident occurred late Monday night in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. A fire broke o
