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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicActor Vijay

Topic: Actor Vijay

EPS reached out to Vijay after Karur stampede, pitched TVK-AIADMK alliance to dislodge DMK

While taking aim at DMK and BJP, Vijay has largely refrained from attacking EPS or AIADMK. Analysts say actor-turned-politician needs a stable ally, more so after Karur stampede.

How AIADMK & BJP are cornering DMK over Karur stampede & what it means for Vijay’s TVK

Palaniswami blamed ruling DMK on stampede that killed 41, saying “no mistake on part of TVK”. TVK has not officially acknowledged support, but TVK supporters were at AIADMK’s public campaign.

Political future under lens after Karur tragedy, how Vijay must ‘show he can be a leader, not just star’

Post death of 41 in stampede at the TVK chief's rally, experts warn incident could dent his political career unless he manages to turn his mass base into a disciplined political crowd.

Bihar SIR outcome should bring clarity to the ghuspaithiyaa debate

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In TVK chief Vijay’s video message on Karur stampede, message to CM Stalin—‘if you seek revenge…’

In a five-minute long message on the deadly stampede that left 41 dead, the actor-turned-politician hinted at possible political vendetta.

Bargaining chip? Rahul’s phone call with Vijay stirs speculation amid strain in DMK-Congress ties

Congress MP from Tamil Nadu says more than the state unit, DMK would be curious about Rahul’s phone call with Vijay to express grief over loss of lives in Karur stampede.

TVK seeks CBI probe into Karur stampede, alleges DMK involvement

Meanwhile, TVK chief Vijay on Monday held a video conference with senior leaders from his Pattinapakkam penthouse to discuss the next steps following the Karur stampede.

Rahul Gandhi calls CM Stalin, inquires about situation in Karur after stampede

According to the sources, Gandhi also spoke with TVK President Vijay to convey his condolences for the deceased.

Fans waiting since noon, sight of actor’s van—how Vijay’s Karur rally ended in a stampede

Stampede that claimed 41 lives has put spotlight on crowd control measures by cops and Vijay’s future in politics. AIADMK gen secy EPS had held rally at same venue two days earlier.

Bomb threat at actor-politician Vijay’s Chennai residence, police launch probe

Earlier, the death toll from the stampede at Vijay's campaign rally in Karur has risen to 41, after a woman undergoing treatment at a hospital succumbed to her injuries.

On Camera

Mustafizur’s removal from KKR isn’t the same as boycotting match with Pakistan

Mustafizur Rahman was not representing Bangladesh; he was representing Kolkata. Singling him out simply because of his nationality shows a selective and convenient moral logic.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.