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Why can't state govt provide employment: SC stays order of HC on govt jobs to relatives of Karur stampede victims

The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order. This order had previously quashed government jobs for stampede victims' relatives. The High Court had cited concerns about opening floodgates for similar demands. Justices Pardiwala and Chandran issued notices to the Tamil Nadu chief secretary. The bench questioned the petitioner's…

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'No success can erase pain of Karur': CM Vijay recalls stampede tragedy, announces memorial for victims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay spoke about the Karur stampede tragedy. He stated the incident remains a deep wound in his political journey. Vijay alleged police failed to manage the crowd adequately during the event. He also accused the previous DMK government of shifting blame onto him. A…

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay set to visit Karur to hand over jobs to stampede victims' kin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will attend a public interaction program in Karur on Friday. He will distribute government job appointment orders to legal heirs of tragedy victims. The Chief Minister will also lay the foundation stone for a new manufacturing factory. He is scheduled to issue compassionate…

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‘How can court regulate CM's visit?’ : Supreme Court asks DMK as it dismisses plea against Vijay's Karur stampede victims visit

The Supreme Court has expressed skepticism about the DMK's appeal to impose restrictions on the Chief Minister's engagements. This request emerged from concerns that public statements could skew the CBI investigation into the September 2025 Karur stampede, which resulted in 41 fatalities. Senior counsel contended that the narrative being shaped…

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Karur stampede: DMK moves SC to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements

The DMK has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to prevent TVK leaders, including Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, from making public statements regarding the Karur stampede. The party alleges "false accusations" and claims ministers involved in the incident are now in the Tamil Nadu cabinet. The plea also seeks CBI…

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Tamil Nadu: DMK to file separate case against Aadhav Arjuna over Karur stampede remarks, terms Anitha Radhakrishnan's arrest "vendetta politics"

Radhakrishnan was taken into police custody today shortly after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan rejected the plea, which was filed in connection with a case registered over the former minister's allegedly defamatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay during a DMK public…

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AIADMK suffers another setback as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns from Tamil Nadu Assembly

AIADMK faces another blow as Karur MLA MR Vijayabaskar resigns, following a series of defections post the 2026 elections. Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabakaran accepted the resignation, deeming it valid. This exodus includes former minister C. Vijayabaskar and over 300 members who joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, citing leadership issues…

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Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

KARUR — With a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to take on household jobs in the future.

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Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobs

KARUR, Tamil Nadu - With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future.

Bangkok Post

Promises, scepticism and unanswered questions: How Karur remembers TVK stampede deaths

Velusamypuram in Karur district does not speak easily about September 27, 2025.

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Let Me Explain: Karur stampede and why India keeps failing its people

When thousands gather for a glimpse of a star, you expect joy. Celebration. Memories.

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Tamil Superstar Vijay Rally Tragedy: Stampede Leaves 40 Dead, Raising Questions About His Political Future

Tamil superstar Vijay faces scrutiny after 40 die in a rally stampede in Karur, as officials and organisers trade blame over safety failures.

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Death toll from stampede at Indian actor-politician’s rally climbs to 41

More 120 people injured in crowd crush at Vijay’s rally still in hospital

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Delays, poor crowd control: How the Karur tragedy unfolded

With 40 people dead in a stampede, including nine children, anger is mounting against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its president Vijay. The party and Vijay are facing tough questions over mismanagement in organising the campaign event at Karur, while the police and district administration are also being criticised…

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Vijay’s Karur rally tragedy leaves at least 39 dead, TVK functionaries booked

An FIR has been filed against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionaries in connection with the Karur stampede that has claimed 39 lives so far. The case has been registered against Madhiazhagan, TVK’s district secretary for Karur North; Bussy Anand, the party’s general secretary; CTR Nirmal Kumar, joint general secretary; and…

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Low turnout in Manapparai, Vedasandur pulls down overall poll percentage of Karur LS constituency

Low turnout in Vedasandur and Manapparai Assembly segments has pulled down the overall percentage of voting in the Karur Lok Sabha constituency

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Karur Lok Sabha constituency registers 74.05% voter turnout

Karur Lok Sabha constituency registered 74.05% turnout in the Lok Sabha elections on Friday

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Lok Sabha polls | Former T.N. Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar booked for threatening poll official

Former AIADMK Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar and others face charges for threatening an election official in Karur.

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Sand mining case: ED can summon ‘any person’ for ‘any information’, Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu

Sand mining case: Supreme Court upholds ED's powers, criticizes Tamil Nadu Collectors for failing to appear, orders them to attend on April 25.

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AIADMK, BJP candidates file nominations for Karur constituency

The AIADMK, the BJP, and the Naam Tamilar Katchi candidates filed their nominations for the Karur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday

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Congress renominates Jothimani for Karur Lok Sabha seat

The Congress has renominated its MP S. Jothimani as its candidate for the Karur Lok Sabha constituency

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Congress election panel clears four sitting MPs from Tamil Nadu

Congress would be repeating Karti Chidambaram from Sivaganga, S. Jothimani from the Karur Lok Sabha seat, Vijay Vasanth from Kanniyakumari, and Manickam Tagore from Virudhunagar.

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Senthilbalaji case | ED searches T.N. Minister’s house at Karur for the second time

V. Senthilbalaji case: Enforcement Directorate officials search Tamil Nadu Minister's residence for the second time in money laundering case.

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Tangedco’s plan to set up solar power parks a non-starter

Tamil Nadu's ambitious plan to establish solar power parks in Tiruchi, Karur, Tiruvarur & Perambalur delayed due to difficulty in land acquisition.

The Hindu

Engineering student in Karur slashed with knife by college mate

20-yr-old Nitish Kumar, ECE student in Karur, sustains cut injuries in neck after being slashed by another student, Annamalai, in college vehicle. Annamalai arrested; Nitish taken to hospital. Kulithalai Police investigating.

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