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  Tamil Nadu government to deliver ration door-to-door on these dates ahead of Diwali

  October 04, 2025 12:16 IST

  Tamil Nadu news: An official statement said the scheme will be implemented across the entire state at the same time, reaching approximately 21.7 lakh ration cardholders.

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  Karur stampede: Madras HC pulls up Vijay, says TVK leaders fled from spot as tragedy hit

  October 03, 2025 18:41 IST

  TVK rally stampede: In its remarks, the Madras High Court said the Karur stampede happened because of the "careless planning and complete negligence" of the organisers.

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  Karur stampede: TVK temporarily suspends Vijay's proposed rallies after 41 killed in mishap

  October 01, 2025 16:16 IST

  Vijay started a "meet the people" campaign on Saturday and has visited Tiruchirappalli, Namakkal, and Karur up to now. Actor-politician Vijay had planned the events over the next two weeks.

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  Karur stampede eyewitness makes shocking claim: 'Some carrying knives attacked youths at TVK rally'

  September 30, 2025 23:20 IST

  Karur stampede: The tragedy during TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur district on Saturday claimed 41 lives and injured dozens.

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  Nine dead after mishap at under-construction thermal plant in Chennai, PM Modi announces ex-gratia

  September 30, 2025 22:58 IST

  An under-construction thermal power plant collapsed n Chennai on Tuesday. Several are feared dead, according to reports.

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  TVK leader booked over GenZ movement post amid backlash against Vijay over Karur stampede

  September 30, 2025 20:09 IST

  In his now-deleted post, Aadhav had called on young people to come together in a movement akin to the Gen Z-led protests in Sri Lanka and Nepal.

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  Karur stampede: TVK's Vijay says he is in deep pain, accuses Stalin of seeking revenge amid huge row

  September 30, 2025 19:49 IST

  Vijay said he will soon meet the victims and conveyed deepest condolences to the family who are grieving due to the loss.

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  Karur stampede: Two TVK leaders sent to 14-day judicial custody; NDA panel visits mishap site

  September 30, 2025 15:50 IST

  Authorities have charged the accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), Section 125 (endangering life) and Section 223 (disobedience to an order).

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  Karur stampede: TVK district secretary Mathyiyalagan nabbed after FIR names 3 party leaders

  September 29, 2025 23:09 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formed an inquiry commission under the leadership of former Chief Justice Aruna Jagatheesan to probe Karur stampede.

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  Karur stampede: FIR says Vijay's extended stay inside vehicle led to overcrowding

  September 29, 2025 18:14 IST

  Although no case has been filed against the actor, the police have registered an FIR against three prominent TVK leaders in connection with the stampede — Karur North district secretary Mathiazhagan, state general secretary Bussy Anand and deputy general secretary Nirmal Kumar.

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  Karur stampede: CM Stalin forms commission to probe mishap; NDA delegation to visit incident site

  September 29, 2025 16:27 IST

  The Tamil Nadu CM said action against those responsible will be taken after the commission’s probe. He also said rules will be formulated on public gatherings at such events after holding consultations with all political parties.

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  Karur stampede: Madras High Court to hear today Vijay's TVK's plea seeking CBI probe

  September 29, 2025 10:24 IST

  Karur stampede: At least 41 people, including 18 women and 10 children, died in a stampede that broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on September 27.

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  Vijay receives bomb threat day after Karur stampede; security tightened at TVK chief's Chennai home

  September 28, 2025 23:40 IST

  Karur stampede: Security was tightened at TVK chief Vijay's residence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This comes a day after the stampede at his rally in Karur in which 40 people were killed.

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  Karur stampede: No stone-pelting at Vijay's rally, TVK flouted rules, says Tamil Nadu top cop

  September 28, 2025 17:44 IST

  Karur stampede: Tamil Nadu ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham said the organisers had sought permission for a gathering of 12,000 people, adding that the police had deployed adequate personnel. However, Vijay arrived at venue only by 6 pm.

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  Karur stampede: Vijay announces financial support for affected families as death count rises to 40

  September 28, 2025 13:36 IST

  Karur stampede: As a gesture of support, Vijay announced that Rs 20 lakh will be provided to each family that has lost a loved one, while Rs 2 lakh will be given to those injured and receiving medical treatment.

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  All you need to know about actor Vijay's TVK and its ideological alignment

  September 28, 2025 0:01 IST

  51-year-old Vijay, who has worked in more than 60 movies, founded the TVK on February 2, 2024, stating that he would contest the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. He remains the party's president.

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  TVK chief Vijay's first reaction to Karur stampede: 'My heart is shattered'

  September 27, 2025 23:46 IST

  Karur stampede: In his first reaction following the deadly incident, Vijay also paid condolence to those who lost their lives in the stampede, while praying for a quick recovery of the injured.

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  6-hour delay, 30,000 people: What caused the stampede at TVK rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur

  September 27, 2025 22:50 IST

  Karur stampede: Permission was sought for 10,000 people, but a massive 30,000 turned up for TVK chief Vijay's Rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur. 31 peple have died till now in the tragedy.

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  Tamil Nadu Stampede: 36 dead during TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur; PM Modi reacts | Highlights

  September 28, 2025 0:05 IST

  Tamil Nadu Stampede Highlights: Chief Minister MK Stalin has taken cognisance of the incident and will also visit Karur to take a stock of the situation. He also directed officials to provide immediate assistance to the injured.

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  Karur stampede: TVK chief Vijay's rally turns into tragedy, 36 dead, over 70 injured | Top updates

  September 28, 2025 0:12 IST

  At least 36 people were killed in a stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur, where TVK chief Vijay was holding a rally. Overcrowding during the event led to chaos, eventually leading to a stampede.

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  Tamil Nadu Minister T Rajaa says women in North judged by husband; BJP hits out

  September 26, 2025 19:01 IST

  T Rajaa's remarks drew sharp reaction from the BJP, with saffron party's Shehzad Poonawalla saying the ruling DMK has crossed all the limits, insulting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and the entire North India.

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  Chennai weather update: IMD predicts wet week with spells of heavy showers. Check full forecast

  September 16, 2025 6:59 IST

  Chennai weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Chennai and several districts of Tamil Nadu throughout this week.

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  Ramadoss sacks son Anbumani from PMK: What does it mean and how will it impact Tamil Nadu politics?

  September 12, 2025 13:23 IST

  PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss expelled his son Anbumani Ramadoss over leadership clashes, deepening party divisions ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections and threatening its Vanniyar vote base and alliance prospects.

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  KA Sengottaiyan sacked from AIADMK after demanding re-induction of expelled leaders for party unity

  September 07, 2025 12:07 IST

  Tamil Nadu politics: KA Sengottaiyan stressed that the expelled leaders have publicly and privately expressed their willingness to rejoin the AIADMK without imposing any conditions.

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  Sri Lankan president makes surprise visit to Katchatheevu island after Vijay's call for reclaiming

  September 02, 2025 16:02 IST

  Dissanayake, who was in Jaffna to launch welfare programmes and review the expansion of the Mayilidi Fishing Port, travelled by Navy speedboat to Katchatheevu with senior defence officials.

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  Stalin launches expansion of CM Breakfast Scheme in Chennai; Punjab CM Mann attends event

  August 26, 2025 10:30 IST

  Addressing the event, CM Stalin said 20 lakh students will receive nutritious meals through this scheme and Rs 600 crore will be allocated every year for this initiative. He also thanked Bhagwant Mann for joining him in the expansion event of the scheme.

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  Chennai weather: IMD predicts heavy rains, thunderstorms today' orange alert in parts of Tamil Nadu

  August 22, 2025 10:01 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu on August 22.

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  TVK's Vijay to contest Tamil Nadu polls from Madurai East, rules out alliance with BJP, DMK

  August 21, 2025 23:56 IST

  Vijay said the Assembly polls next year will see the TVK scripting a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's political history similar to the achievements of the regional parties in the 1967 and 1977 Assembly elections.