Karur stampede case: CBI grills TVK chief Vijay for over seven hours
The TVK chief Vijay was grilled by CBI for over seven hours at its headquarters here on Sunday over last year’s stampede during his rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur that claimed 41 lives, officials said, as reported by news agency PTI. The actor left the agency headquarters at around 6 pm, they said. This was the third session of questioning for Vijay. The actor was earlier questioned by the agency at its headquarters on January 12 and 19. During the probe, the CBI has gathered material that needs further questioning and clarifications from the actor, the officials said.
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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Which parties stand to gain or lose? Check details here
The biennial Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats across 10 states- Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana- are scheduled for March 16 (Monday), with counting on the same day. These polls, triggered by terms expiring in April, offer the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) a chance to bolster its Upper House majority, currently around 115 seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc risks further erosion in key strongholds. Notifications began on February 26, nominations closed on March 5 and the entire process wraps by March 20.
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‘I am dead for coffee….’: Israeli PM Netanyahu’s sarcastic response to death rumours in new video
Amid the viral death rumours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video on social media platform X where he was seen enjoying a cup of coffee. In a short video, the prime minister said, “I am dead for coffee…..”
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PM Modi praises Om Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker urges MPs to uphold Parliament’s dignity amid disruptions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulating him on the defeat of a no-confidence motion, lauding his post-motion address for its balance, patience, and clarity on parliamentary history, the Speaker’s role and rule supremacy. PM Modi highlighted Om Birla’s statement as a profound interpretation of Indian democratic decorum, emphasising Parliament as the pinnacle of constitutional institutions where every voice echoes millions of citizens’ hopes.
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India is going to win more ICC trophies in the coming years, says Sanju Samson
India opener Sanju Samson has predicted that the Indian cricket team will win more ICC trophies in the upcoming years. He was part of India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this month and also won the player of the tournament award, for scoring 321 runs with three fifties that came in back-to-back matches against the West Indies, England and New Zealand.
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Assembly Elections 2026 date announced for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam
The Election Commission has announced the dates of assembly elections for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry today, March 15. As per the Election Commission, the polling in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry will take place on April 9, the counting on May 4. The election in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, the counting on May 4. The election in West Bengal will be held in two phases – April 23 and 29, the counting will be held on May 4.
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After Kamal Haasan, Chinmayi Sripaada calls out Pawan Kalyan for congratulating Vairamuthu, know why
Renowned singer Chinmayi Sripaada has sparked a stir online after calling out actors Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, and now Pawan Kalyan for congratulating poet and lyricist Vairamuthu, who was recently chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith Award.
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Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain, announces retirement from international cricket
Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. His career spanned nearly two decades and remains the last captain to lead Pakistan to an ICC trophy. Under his captaincy, Pakistan won the Champions Trophy in 2017, beating arch-rivals India in the final.
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Puducherry Assembly elections date announcement: Voting to be held in single phase on April 9; result on May 4
The Election Commission on Saturday, March 15, announced the schedule for the Puducherry assembly elections, setting the stage for the crucial state poll. According to the poll body, the elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, result to be announced on May 4.
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Karnataka Assembly bypolls 2026: Bagalkot, Davanagere South seats to vote on April 9, results on May 4
The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly bypolls 2026, with voting set to take place in two constituencies, Bagalkot and Davanagere South. Polling will be held on April 9, while the counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on May 4.
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