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Evening news wrap: Vijay mourns Karur tragedy, EC publishes Bihar voter list; and more

Evening news wrap: Vijay mourns Karur tragedy, EC publishes Bihar voter list; and more

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay expressed grief over the Karur stampede that killed 41 people, questioning the FIR against TVK leaders and hinting at possible political vendetta. In Bihar, the Election Commission released the revised voter list ahead of polls after a special intensive revision. In Pakistan, at least ten people were killed in a car bomb near Quetta’s paramilitary headquarters amid ongoing insurgency. On the political front, BJP attacked former home minister P Chidambaram over his remarks on 26/11, accusing Congress of mishandling the terror attacks. In Uttar Pradesh, Bareilly Police arrested key accused in violent clashes over the “I Love Muhammad” poster controversy.Vijay expresses grief over Karur stampede, questions FIR on TVK leadersTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay released a sombre video message three days after the Karur stampede that killed 41 people, saying his heart is full of “pain.” He expressed sorrow, assured a visit to survivors, and questioned the FIR against TVK leaders, suggesting possible political vendetta. “The people are watching everything and they know the truth,” he said. Read full storyEC releases revised voter list in Bihar ahead of electionsThe Election Commission published the final electoral roll after conducting a special intensive revision, aimed at removing foreign illegal migrants. The exercise involved over 77,000 BLOs and 1.6 lakh Booth Level Agents. Opposition parties raised concerns over irregularities, but EC dismissed claims of bias. Read full storyAt least 10 killed in car bomb blast in PakistanA powerful car bomb exploded near the Frontier Constabulary headquarters in Quetta, killing at least ten people and injuring several. Provincial authorities warned that the toll may rise. The blast comes amid ongoing insurgency and violence by groups like the banned Baloch Liberation Army. Read full storyBJP attacks Chidambaram over 26/11 remarks, accuses Congress of mishandlingThe BJP criticized former home minister P Chidambaram for admitting that the UPA government did not retaliate militarily after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks due to foreign pressure. Union minister Pralhad Joshi accused Congress of giving Pakistan a “clean chit” and mishandling terror cases including Samjhauta Express. Read full storyBareilly Police arrest key accused in ‘I Love Muhammad’ clashesTazim, a known cattle smuggler, was arrested after violent clashes erupted over the “I Love Muhammad” poster controversy. A total of 72 people have been detained and 10 FIRs registered. The unrest spread across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka following cancelled protests called by Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan. Read full story

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