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A political rally led by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay in Karur turned tragic on Saturday night when a sudden power outage triggered panic and a deadly crowd surge. At least 23 people, including children and elderly attendees, lost their lives, while over 30 were hospitalised with critical injuries.

With many of its older jets, including the Jaguars and Mirage 2000s, set to be phased out by 2035, the IAF’s air power may continue to go down, unless new aircraft are inducted soon

Gig economy promises flexibility, but Marx’s theory shows it often mirrors exploitative pattern of industrial capitalism

Terrorists remain stationed at launch pads across the LoC, attempting to infiltrate Kashmir before winter. BSF IG Ashok Yadav said security forces, aided by the Army and hi-tech surveillance, are alert and have already foiled two infiltration attempts this year

A 73-year-old Indian woman, deported from the US after 33 years, shared her traumatic experience of detention, shackling, and family separation. Despite faithfully reporting to ICE for over a decade, she hopes to reunite with her family in America

YS Sharmila criticised Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu for allocating TTD funds to build temples in Dalit colonies. She demanded that funds be redirected to infrastructure, sanitation, and basic development, accusing him of adopting RSS ideology and marginalising non-Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Centre for arresting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA while India continues to play cricket against Pakistan. Thackeray urged a boycott of the Asia Cup final and called for no advertisements

Congress condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA, saying detaining him will not restore peace in Ladakh. Wangchuk, a key voice in the statehood and Sixth Schedule agitation, has mobilised youth and carried out peaceful protests

Tauqeer Raza, cleric and chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested in Bareilly after the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign sparked violence. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned rioters of stern action, asserting his government will not allow blockades or curfew

Security forces destroyed a Maoist arms and explosives manufacturing facility in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of CoBRA and police seized weapons-making equipment and explosives, dealing a significant blow to Maoist operational capabilities

NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair stood by his pro-government stance on the Sabarimala meeting, dismissing protests as publicity, while Opposition leader VD Satheesan accused CM Vijayan of shifting policies.

A Pakistani national, Mohd Akram, who accidentally crossed into Indian territory near Jammu, was apprehended by the BSF and later repatriated. Officials confirmed no incriminating material was found, and the handover was completed with Pakistani Rangers at the IB.

The Ministry of Tourism has partnered with Netflix in its first South Asian collaboration to promote Indian destinations. Netflix, which has filmed across 23 states, will integrate tourism into its India storylines.

Donald Trump urged Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco, its Head of Global Affairs, calling her “corrupt” and a security risk. Monaco, former Deputy Attorney General under Biden, joined Microsoft in May to oversee global government engagements.

Actor-politician Vijay led TVK rallies in Namakkal and Karur on Saturday, signalling a push into AIADMK territory. The events underline TVK’s grassroots expansion ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

Punjab Police extradited Babbar Khalsa terrorist Parminder Singh alias Pindi from Abu Dhabi with central agencies’ support. A close aide of Rinda and Passia, he faces charges of terror attacks, extortion and violence in Punjab.

The Patiala House Court will today hear the bail plea of Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the Delhi BMW crash that killed Finance Ministry officer Navjot Singh and injured his wife.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah continues his Bihar tour today with strategy meetings in Araria, Saran, and Vaishali. On Friday in Bettiah, he rallied workers from 45 constituencies, stressing unity and grassroots mobilisation.

India ridiculed Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s claim of “victory” at the UNGA, saying its military pleaded for a ceasefire after Indian strikes devastated airbases. New Delhi vowed not to bow to nuclear blackmail and defended Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps.

Rahul Gandhi has begun a four-nation tour of South America to meet political leaders, students, and business communities. The Congress said his visit will deepen democratic, trade, and strategic ties, building on historical India–South America cooperation and Global South solidarity.

India told the UNGA that Pakistan’s military “pleaded” for a halt to fighting during Operation Sindoor, rejecting PM Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that Donald Trump helped avert war. New Delhi reiterated there is no scope for third-party intervention.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth over Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha’s Jharsuguda today, including 4G towers, railway lines, an express train, and expansion of eight IITs.

US tariffs on patented drugs won’t hit Indian pharma immediately, says Bhaskar Chakravorti, but future risk to generics remains. He urged India to cut Russian oil imports as a signal to Washington.