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In TN’s fishing hamlets, Vijay’s rise meets both support and scepticism

Around 1.30 pm, under a punishing sun in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil town, families hurried along the highway towards Kanniyakumari. On two-wheelers, with infants as young as six months held close, many wore red and gold-yellow mufflers draped around their necks — a visible sign of allegiance.

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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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South Central 70: Can Vijay break DMK–AIADMK hold? | Bennix–Jayaraj case: Why verdict stands out

In this episode on South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They are joined by The Deccan Herald’s Assistant Editor Sivapriyan and journalist and translator Kavitha Muralidharan.

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A call from Kerala that spurred Karnataka CMO into action

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed, Pooja Prasanna, and Nidheesh MK.

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Hoax bomb threats target Tamil Nadu journalists, media houses

A series of bomb threats targeting the residences of Tamil Nadu journalists and media houses over the past week put the Tamil Nadu police and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) in a state of high alert. Site inspection and searches at the targeted locations by BDDS teams showed the…

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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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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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At least 40 dead and 124 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician

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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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Actor Vijay's TVK to boycott Erode (East) byelection

Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will boycott the byelection to the Erode (East) Assembly constituency, scheduled to be held on February 5. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Govt. should conduct independent study on pollution in Cuddalore SIPCOT: TVK

TVK protests against polluting industries in Cuddalore SIPCOT, citing health hazards to residents. MLA T. Velmurugan demands closure of polluting units, citing untreated effluents, and calls for independent study on health hazards. TVK warns of intensifying protests if govt. fails to act.

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