Andhra Pradesh Temple Owner Built Private Shrine After Being Denied Darshan

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

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In the Kasibugga area of Srikakulam district, a 94-year-old landlord initiated the construction of a private temple for Tirumala-style darshan after he was denied access at the main temple at Tirumala. The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, opened just months ago under a private trust and

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SC Orders CBI Probe in Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu held by actor-politician Vijay (TVK) on 27 September 2025. The court described the incident as one that “shook the nation.” A three-member oversight committee, led by retired Supreme Court […]

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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),

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Madras High Court Rejects CBI Probe Demand in Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

The Madras High Court on October 3, 2025, declined a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur. The court dismissed the plea, stating it was not maintainable. Court Orders Rally Guidelines, Issues Notices While rejecting the CBI probe, the court laid down conditions for future public meetings. […]

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Artists, Intellectuals Demand Legal Action After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Artists and public intellectuals in Tamil Nadu have called for strict legal action against actor-politician Vijay after a stampede at his rally in Karur left dozens dead and many injured. The crowd crush occurred on 27 September 2025 during a campaign event. Petition Filed in Madras High Court The tragedy is now being legally challenged. […]

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TVK Leader Booked Over ‘Gen Z’ Post After Stampede

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

A senior member of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Aadhav Arjuna, has been charged over a social media post made shortly after a deadly rally stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The post, later deleted, called for a youth-led “revolution” against the state government. Background of the Incident Arjuna’s post appeared on X less than 48 hours […]

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TVK’s Karur West District Secretary Held After Karur Rally Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

A major tragedy struck a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on September 27, 2025, when a crowd crush at a gathering held by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. Arrest Made Tamil Nadu Police arrested Mathiyazhagan, TVK’s Karur West district secretary, charging him with murder, […]

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Tamil Nadu To Frame Rules For Public Events After Karur Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

In the wake of the tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur that killed at least 39 people and injured over 50, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has said the government will draft rules and guidelines for organizing public events. The announcement came during his visit to Karur, where he also expressed […]

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“We Didn’t Run Away”: Kanimozhi Fires At Vijay Over Stampede

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

DMK MP Kanimozhi has hit out at TVK chief Vijay over the stampede at his rally in Karur, saying, “We didn’t run away.” She appeared to question Vijay’s absence when the crowd surged and tragedy struck. Stampede Toll and Blame Game On September 27, a stampede occurred during Vijay’s political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, […]