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Apple’s iPhone 17 Air and 17 models are seeing record sales in India, driving a projected 28% year-on-year increase and reinforcing the brand’s momentum in the premium smartphone segment.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is under fire for his absence and delayed response after a deadly stampede at his Karur rally killed 39 people, raising questions about crowd control and leadership.

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Karur stampede victims’ families, criticized safety lapses, and called for an impartial investigation, urging the government to implement new safety protocols for mass events.

Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 women students at a Delhi institute, was arrested in Agra. He faces charges of harassment spanning 16 years and was previously evading arrest.

A 16-month-old girl died in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, after falling into a vessel of boiled milk at a Gurukul school. Despite treatment at local and private hospitals, she succumbed to severe burns. Police have registered a case under Section 194 BNS.

PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath, and Rekha Gupta extended their greetings on the sixth day of Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, praying for courage, health, and blessings for all.

The TN Police have booked TVK Karur West district secretary V.P. Mathiyazhagan after a stampede during a political rally for actor Vijay in Karur, resulting in 39 deaths and 83 injuries

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy condoled the deaths of 38 people in a stampede at Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, expressing grief over the tragedy and prayers for the injured.

India staged a walkout from the UN General Assembly after Pakistan, while protesting India’s remarks on terrorism, effectively admitted to being “Terroristan.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored Pakistan’s role as the epicentre of global terror in his address.

India lifted their seventh SAFF U-17 Championship title after edging Bangladesh 4-1 on penalties in a tense final at Colombo’s Racecourse International Stadium. The Blue Colts led 2-1 at half-time, conceded a late equaliser, but held their nerve in the shootout.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation in the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at 11 a.m. today. The broadcast will air on AIR, Doordarshan and digital platforms in multiple regional languages.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said India-Russia relations go beyond oil trade, describing them as a “particularly privileged strategic partnership”. He stressed respect for India’s independent foreign policy while rejecting US pressure over oil purchases during remarks at the UN.

The death toll in the Karur stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally has climbed to 38, Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkataraman said. Crowds swelled due to his delayed arrival, with many lacking food and water under the hot sun.

At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.

India and Pakistan meet in a high-stakes Asia Cup final. With both teams battling injuries, India’s focus is on their in-form talisman, Abhishek Sharma. Pakistan’s hopes rest on a strong bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf

India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in a rain-affected Women's World Cup warm-up match, chasing a revised target of 237. Harmanpreet Kaur (69) and Harleen Deol (74*) led India to victory, while Shree Charani took 3 wickets

India’s Sheetal Devi claimed gold in the women’s compound individual event at the 2025 Para World Archery Championships, finishing with three medals — gold, silver, and bronze. She defeated world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi in the final with a 146-143 score

From building railroads in the 19th century to running Silicon Valley today, immigrants power America, but the H-1B visa fee hike may choke its economy

The opening day of the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi saw record-breaking performances, with China leading the medal tally. India earned three medals, including a gold in the men’s high jump T63 by Shailesh Kumar

Bengal Warriorz defeated Patna Pirates 48-42 in a thrilling contest at the Jaipur leg of the Pro Kabaddi League. Devank Dalal’s Super 10 and Himanshu Narwal’s game-changing raid helped the Warriorz seal the win in a nail-biting finale

G V Madhav praised the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) for its positive impact on Indian volleyball, especially regarding player incentives. He also expressed concerns about India's performance in Asia and urged the Volleyball Federation of India to work with PVL owners

India clinched a gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, while Italy claimed two golds in the Skeet competitions. Mansi Raghuwanshi won bronze in the women’s Skeet event, securing India's strong showing

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.