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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicKarur Stampede

Topic: Karur Stampede

After Karur stampede, TVK’s Vijay on Puducherry stage in limited edition—only for those with QR code

Instead of roadshow, event in open space, attendance capped at 5,000. No pregnant women, kids or elderly allowed. Ambulances, fire engines, drinking water, toilets, emergency exits at venue.

SC jumped the gun in ordering CBI probe into Karur stampede without hearing out state—TN affidavit

Calling the litigation politically motivated, Tamil Nadu cautions court against frequent transfers of probe from state police to CBI as it would erode public trust in state police.

Reaffirmed as TVK’s CM face at 1st council meeting since stampede, Vijay slams Stalin’s ‘lies’

In his first public address since Karur incident, Vijay launched sharp attack on DMK govt, saying 'those who are in power should show responsibility, not arrogance'.

Karur stampede: CBI conducts inquiry at TVK headquarters, following Supreme Court orders

Chennai: Following the Supreme Court's direction, officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday conducted an inquiry at the headquarters of the...

‘He cried, asked what he could do for us’: Actor Vijay meets kin of Karur stampede victims 1 month later

37 of 38 bereaved families turned up at a Chennai resort where they were hosted by TVK leader & actor Vijay. He apologised for stampede, said parents whose children were among 41 killed.

Karur stampede: Why SC censured Madras HC, ordered court-monitored CBI probe

CBI takes over probe in Karur rally tragedy as top court flags procedural lapses and demands an impartial and independent investigation.

Karur stampede: SC orders CBI probe, panel led by ex-SC judge to monitor investigation

A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari & NV Anjaria passed the order. Retired justice Ajay Rastogi will monitor the probe to ensure a ‘fair & impartial investigation’ into the stampede.

SC to hear TVK’s plea for judicial probe led by retired judge probe into Karur stampede

The plea argues that, despite the HC expressing doubts over the independence of the police investigation, it ordered an SIT composed solely of 3 senior Tamil Nadu police officers.

Our take on India-China direct flights, Karur stampede, Mohsin Naqvi & more—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Madras HC to hear 27 September Karur stampede case today

Petitions seeking anticipatory bail filed by TVK General Secretary Anand and Nirmal Kumar will also come up for hearing before the Madurai bench of Madras HC .

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.