Former HM Chidambaram Exposes Sonia Gandhi-led UPA Govt, FIR Details in Karur Stampede Case and More: Top News of Day

Leh Apex Body (LAB) to boycott talks with Centre scheduled for Oct 6, demanding judicial probe into Sep 24 firing that killed 4 and injured 90.

LAB and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) who led the Ladakh statehood agitation that turned violent last week, sought an apology from the Centre alleging that it called protesters “anti-national” and pro-Pakistan.

KDA has also demanded unconditional release of Wangchuk and others detained after Leh violence.

Gitanjali J. Angmo, Wangchuk’s wife, also denied claims linking her husband to Pakistan or violence. While the violent protest resulted in four deaths, she described his protests as peaceful and blamed the escalation on CRPF firing. Furthering a false equivalence between the diplomatic visit of a state head and a meeting between two activists currently embroiled in anti-India controversies, Angmo posed a rhetorical question: ‘If it’s okay for the Hon. PM to meet Md Yunus, why is it a problem when @Wangchuk66, India’s educator and innovator, meets him?’

“I could hear their pain but was at a loss for words” FM Sitharaman Says while consoling victims’ families in Karur stampede tragedy

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Karur, where 41 people died in a stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally, to meet bereaved families and survivors.

Accompanied by Union Minister L. Murugan and Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai, she assured families of full support and conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s personal condolences.

Sitharaman described the incident as “shocking” and confirmed that the injured are receiving medical treatment with progress reported by doctors.

She expressed deep empathy, saying she could hear the pain of the poor families but found it difficult to console them, emphasizing the government’s commitment to assist.

Families of victims said Sitharaman urged them to stay strong, promised to relay their grief to the Prime Minister, and advised them to seek help from local BJP leaders.

The stampede occurred due to overcrowding at the rally, resulting in 41 deaths, including 18 women, 13 men, and 10 children from Karur and neighboring districts.

Political controversy has erupted with Vijay’s camp alleging conspiracy and calling for a CBI probe, while opposition parties blame the state government and event organizers for poor safety.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced ₹10 lakh compensation for each deceased family; the Centre provided ₹2 lakh under PMNRF, and Vijay pledged ₹20 lakh per family and ₹2 lakh for injured persons.

‘I Was Personally in Favour of Military Retaliation After Mumbai 26/11 Terror Attack’: Former HM Chidambaram Reveals Sonia Gandhi-Led Congress Govt Surrendered to US Pressure

Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who took charge of the Ministry shortly after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, revealed that he was personally in favor of military retaliation against Pakistan. However, the decision for a kinetic response was overruled by the Congress-led government under Sonia Gandhi under the ‘influence’ of MEA and IFS.

In an exclusive interview with journalist Megha Prasad on her show ‘Inside Out’, Chidambaram recalled how then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asked him to assume the Home Ministry role the day after the last Pakistani terrorist was neutralized. Despite his reservations about the Cabinet reshuffle, Chidambaram agreed, after PM Singh told him that the decision had been made at Sonia Gandhi’s direction. The former Home Minister also stated that he assumed charge “reluctantly” on December 1, 2008.

Chidambaram further revealed that he had discussed military retaliation with PM Singh and senior officials, advocating for a strike in response to the terror attack that killed 166 Indians. However, the government opted for diplomatic solutions, influenced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and intense international pressure, including a personal plea from US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urging India not to retaliate.

Chidambaram, however, argued that the government wasn’t “soft on terror,” but the prevailing diplomatic strategy took precedence over his personal stance on military action.

India-Bhutan Agree to Launch First Cross-Border Rail Links Connecting Key Cities with ₹4,033 Crore Investment

India and Bhutan are set to launch two cross-border railway projects: Banarhat-Samtse and Kokrajhar-Gelephu. The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a special press briefing.

These will be Bhutan’s first rail links, connecting West Bengal’s Banarhat and Assam’s Kokrajhar to Bhutanese cities.

MoU signing planned in New Delhi coincides with Bhutan Foreign Secretary’s visit to India.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted Gelephu (mindfulness city) and Samtse (industrial city) as key Bhutan endpoints.

Rs 4,033 crore investment for about 90 km railway lines, features 6 stations, multiple bridges, viaducts, flyover, and underpasses.

Construction to be completed in 4 years, enhancing connectivity and trade between India and Bhutan.

Indian govt has committed Rs 10,000 crore support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan covering multiple community & economic projects.

Conspiracy of Mass Religious Conversion Under the Pretext of Treatment in Gorakhpur; Four Including Woman Arrested

On September 28, 2025, an attempt to orchestrate mass religious conversion in the name of treatment came to light in Bhagora village, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh.

Over 100 rural women and men participated in a ‘healing meeting’ held at the residence of a woman named Lakshmi Yadav.

Following a complaint by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), the police arrived at the scene and took four people, including Lakshmi Yadav, into custody.

The VHP alleges that these individuals were encouraging Hindus to adopt Christianity under the guise of treatment and have already converted more than 100 people.

The police have registered an FIR under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act and launched a thorough investigation into the matter.

TVK Chief Vijay Joseph’s Delayed Arrival, Roadshow Held Without Permission: Key Details In Karur Stampede FIR

An FIR has been registered following the deadly stampede at Tamil Nadu’s Karur during actor-turned-politician Vijay Joseph’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign rally, which resulted in 41 deaths.

The rally was permitted for a gathering of 10,000 people with 11 conditions imposed, including deployment of 500 police personnel for safety and traffic management; however, the crowd swelled to over 25,000 after media announcements said Vijay would arrive by noon.

Vijay reached Velayudhampalayam, the district border, around 4:45 pm but delayed his movement and conducted an unauthorized roadshow, arriving at Veluchamipuram only by 7 pm, causing major issues in crowd management.

Police repeatedly warned senior TVK leaders—District Secretary Mathiyazhagan, State General Secretary Bushi Anand, and State Joint Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar—about the growing risks of suffocation and injury in the jammed crowd, but these warnings were ignored.

The FIR has booked the three senior party officials under Sections 105, 110, 125(b), and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, along with Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Public Property Act, citing negligence and violation of conditions.

Despite police support, TVK leaders failed to effectively manage the crowd, which grew uncontrollably as people climbed trees and makeshift roadside shelters that collapsed, causing suffocation and injuries.

The report alleges Vijay’s entry was deliberately delayed by about four hours to create the impression of a larger crowd and make a political statement, forcing thousands to wait under the sun, leading to exhaustion and fatalities.

The FIR states that 11 people died immediately due to suffocation and heat exhaustion during the stampede, with several others hospitalized in critical condition as a direct result of crowd mismanagement and the prolonged event delay.

Interfaith Marriage and Return to Sanatan Dharma: Muslim Girl Falak Naz Marries Hindu Lover Kushagra and Becomes Palak Bajpai

In Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, Muslim girl Falak Naz married her Hindu lover Kushagra and embraced Sanatan Dharma.

After the marriage, Falak Naz’s name was changed to Palak Bajpai.

Falak Naz clarified that she is an adult and wishes to live with Kushagra of her own free will.

Her family had filed a police complaint against Kushagra, accusing him of forcibly eloping with her.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) intervened and solemnized their marriage according to Vedic rituals at the Hanuman Temple in Lalganj.

With the support of VHP and the police, their relationship gained social acceptance, although the girl’s family did not attend the wedding.

RSS joins efforts in providing emergency relief to victims and families at Karur Hospital after a tragic stampede at Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu claimed over 40 lives. 

After the heart wrenching pandemonium, RSS volunteers rushed to the Karur hospital and began assisting victims and their families in providing emergency relief work like drinking water and food to affected people on the ground.

The stampede occurred on Sept 27 during actor-turned-politician Vijay’s delayed rally, killing at least 40 and injuring around 100.

The crowd swelled from an estimated 4,000 to about 27,000 frustrated supporters after a nearly 6-hour delay in Vijay’s arrival.

Supporters blocked roads around Vijay’s vehicle, causing severe congestion and crowd pressure near stage barricades.

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj breaks 16-year medal drought with 2 Silver medals at Asian Aquatics Championships.

Srihari Nataraj won Silver in Men’s 200m Freestyle with a timing of 1:48.47, finishing behind China’s Haibo Xu.

Nataraj clinched a second Silver in Men’s 50m Backstroke, with a timing of 25.11s, just behind China’s Gukailai Wang.

India’s last podium in this event was in 2009 with 7 medals won by Khade, Sejwal, Poncha & D’Souza.

Head Coach Nihar Ameen praised Nataraj who is now aiming for a historic third medal in the relay.

The Indian Men’s team won Bronze in 4x100m Medley Relay, timing 3:40.87, behind China & Chinese Taipei.

15-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu set a new Indian best in Women’s 200m Freestyle, finishing 5th with 2:02.84.

Haryana: Pakistani Spy Taufeeq Arrested from Palwal

A 35-year-old man named Taufeeq was arrested in Palwal on charges of spying for Pakistan.

He is accused of transmitting confidential information related to Indian military activities and the Border Security Force (BSF) to the Pakistani embassy in Delhi via WhatsApp.

The police recovered several Pakistani phone numbers from his mobile phone.

According to media reports, Taufeeq had gone to Pakistan in 2022 to meet his relatives, where he came into contact with an employee of the Pakistani embassy.

After returning, he reportedly received funding for espionage activities.

Investigation agencies are now probing the entire network associated with Taufeeq.

Controversy Over “I Love Mohammad” Rangoli: Islamic Radicals Block Pune-Chhatrapati Highway in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra; Stone-Throwing at Police, 30 Detained

In Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, a major uproar erupted after someone created a rangoli on the road with the phrase “I Love Mohammad.”

Meanwhile, a Hindu organization, ‘Hindustan Shiv Pratishthan,’ had organized a race at the same location for the worship of Goddess Durga.

A crowd of Islamic radicals protested against this and blocked the Pune-Chhatrapati highway.

When police arrived to control the situation, the crowd threw stones at them, forcing the police to resort to mild baton charges.

The police have filed an FIR against two individuals for making the rangoli and arrested one person.

Thirty people have been taken into custody on charges of violence and stone-pelting.

Currently, a heavy police force is deployed in the area, maintaining a tense calm.