TVK Moves Supreme Court for Independent Probe

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Karur stampede that occurred on September 27. The petition challenges a Madras High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), composed of Tamil Nadu police

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Father of Karur Stampede Victim Seeks CBI Probe in SC

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The father of a 13-year-old boy who lost his life in the Karur rally stampede has approached the Supreme Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the tragedy. The incident, which took place on September 27 during a public rally of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), claimed 41 lives and left many […]

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Annamalai Criticises Kamal Over Karur Stampede Response

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai launched a sharp attack on Kamal Haasan, accusing him of siding with the ruling DMK during the fallout from the Karur rally stampede. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, left 41 people dead and dozens injured. Annamalai’s Accusation Annamalai claimed that Kamal has “sold his soul for a […]

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Vijay Reaches Out to Karur Stampede Families

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Nearly ten days after a tragic stampede at his rally in Karur, actor-turned-politician Vijay has contacted families of the deceased using video calls. The stampede, which occurred on September 27, claimed 41 lives. Party Team Visits Villages His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), sent a team led by K. G. Arunraj to meet bereaved families […]

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SC Rejects Senthil Balaji’s Plea in Money Laundering Case

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition by former Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji, seeking expunction of remarks made in an earlier order that had forced him to resign from his post. The court noted the timing and questioned the rationale behind filing the plea after key changes in the bench. […]

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Stalin Condemns Attack on Chief Justice

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin strongly condemned the attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai during Supreme Court proceedings, calling it a “shameful act” that undermines the dignity of the judiciary. Strong Words from the CM Stalin said that although the CJI responded with calm and dignity, […]

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FIR Filed Against Vijay’s Driver After HC Rebuke

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Tamil Nadu police have filed a negligent driving FIR against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle. This action follows a rebuke by the Madras High Court over previously unregistered “hit-and-run” incidents during the Karur rally on September 27, which resulted in a deadly stampede. High Court’s Criticism Prompts Action During court proceedings, the

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Tamil Nadu To Deliver Ration Before Diwali

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that it will distribute ration essentials ahead of Diwali directly to homes of senior citizens and differently-abled ration cardholders. The delivery is planned under the state’s Thayumanavar Scheme on October 5 and 6. Details Of The Scheme Under the scheme, fair price shop vehicles will carry essential commodities to […]

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Ambulance Drivers Questioned Over Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

Police have questioned ambulance drivers who were on duty during the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Veluswamypuram, Karur, held on September 27. According to officials, five to six drivers, from government and private ambulances in Karur and nearby districts, appeared before investigators. They were asked about who called them, how many calls

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Vijay Should Take Moral Responsibility, Says Dhinakaran

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

T. T. V. Dhinakaran said actor-politician Vijay should accept moral responsibility for the stampede that occurred at his rally in Karur on September 27. Dhinakaran asserted that Vijay’s delays, crowd mismanagement, and lack of adequate safety measures contributed to the tragedy. Karur Rally Tragedy The Karur rally, organised by Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),