News18 Afternoon Digest: TVK Rally Stampede Death Toll Rises To 40, Delhi Ashram Baba Arrested And More

Last Updated:September 28, 2025, 14:33 IST

Karur stampede kills 40; TVK, Vijay seek probe, announce aid. Swami Chaitanyananda held for harassment, fraud. Lavrov confirms Putin’s India visit.

TVK Rally Stampede

In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on Karur stampede in which as many as 40 people lost their lives, Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled ‘godman’ arrested for sexually harassing 17 women at a Delhi ashram, and more.

Vijay’s TVK Moves Madras High Court, Alleges Conspiracy After 39 Killed In Karur Stampede

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the party led by actor-politician Vijay, approached the Madras High Court seeking a probe into the Karur stampede. Later, the court admitted an urgent motion moved by the party, agreeing to consider its request for suo motu cognisance of the tragedy.

Fake Passports, PMO Links, Forged UN Visiting Cards: Delhi Police Expose Ashram Baba

Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled ‘godman’ arrested for sexually harassing 17 women at a Delhi ashram, has also been found involved in multiple fraudulent activities, including forging visiting cards and passports.

‘Loss Is Irreparable’: TVK Chief Vijay Announces Rs 20 Lakh Aid For Families Of Stampede Victims

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday expressed profound grief over the tragic stampede that occurred at a rally in Karur yesterday, leaving 39 dead and several injured. He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and conveyed deep sorrow for the injured.

Security Beefed Up At Actor Vijay’s Chennai Home After Tamil Nadu Rally Stampede

A day after stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur on Saturday left at least 40 dead (toll as of September 28, 2pm) and over 100 injured, security has been beefed up at actor and party chief Vijay’s residence in Chennai, NDTV quoted government sources as saying.

India Has ‘Self-Respect’, Says Lavrov As Russia Plans Putin’s December Visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking to Indian media on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, said Moscow is preparing for President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India later this year. He noted that the bilateral agenda covers trade, defence, technology and cooperation across global platforms.

‘Jab Tak Jung Hai…’: Ex-Pak Cricketer Counters Suryakumar’s ‘No Rivalry’ Claim

Former wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has said that till the time war rages between India and Pakistan, rivalry between the two teams will be there, countering India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s statement of no rivalry between the two sides. The latter’s comments came after India’s Super 4 win against Pakistan.

Kajol Looks Stunning, Poses With Kids Nysa And Yug At Durga Puja Pandal | Watch

Kajol was spotted at a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai, accompanied by her children Nysa and Yug. The actress, a regular at Durga Puja festivities, looked radiant as she participated in the celebrations and happily posed for pictures with her family.

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