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  Tamil Nadu on alert: Heavy rains lash in Chennai, IMD issues red alert; CM Stalin reviews situation

  October 21, 2025 23:44 IST

  Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewed the situation with officials and directed that precautionary measures be put in place in view of the downpour.

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  Chennai rains: Streets waterlogged as heavy downpour hits Tamil Nadu capital

  October 20, 2025 10:38 IST

  Heavy rains lashed Chennai on Diwali morning, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and disruption of daily life across the city.

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  Chennai weather: Rain expected, warning for 12 districts; check IMD’s latest forecast

  October 15, 2025 7:45 IST

  Bihar Assembly PollsChennai weather: Tamil Nadu will continue to see rain with thunder and lightning in parts of the city, and fishermen have been warned of strong winds along the coast. Check IMD update.

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  Karur stampede: Supreme Court orders CBI investigation, forms 3-member committee to monitor probe

  India | October 13, 2025 11:24 IST

  Karur stampede: A two-judge bench that included Justices JK Maheshwari and NV Anjaria said that the three-member committee will be headed by Justice Ajay Rastogi and will include two IPS officers of the Tamil Nadu cadre.

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  Coldrif cough syrup found containing 48.6% diethylene glycol in Tamil Nadu, way above safety limits

  India | October 05, 2025 12:19 IST

  The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif syrup following the death of children due to suspected kidney infection in Chhindwara district.

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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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  Cough syrup deaths: Rajasthan govt suspends drug controller, halts distribution of Kaysons medicines

  India | October 04, 2025 11:55 IST

  Cough syrup deaths: The state govt has reaffirmed its earlier advisory, while the Drug Controller General of India clarified on Friday that cough syrup should typically be administered only to children over five years old, and must never be given to those younger than two under any circumstances.

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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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  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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  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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  Vijay Karur stampede: Death count rises to 40; TVK moves Madras HC seeking CBI probe | Highlights

  India | September 28, 2025 22:36 IST

  TVK Vijay rally stampede: Vijay has announced that Rs 20 lakh would be given to the families of those who lost their lives at a stampede during his party's rally in Karur on September 27. The actor-politician said he is deeply anguished over the incident.

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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.