India report: Tamil actor Vijay Chandrasekhar’s rally ends in tragedy as a stampede kills over 40 people

Dozens killed in stampede at political rally in India

epa12412356 The scene of a deadly stampede accident in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India, 28 September 2025. At least 39 people died in a stampede that occurred on 27 September during a campaign event by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party leader Vijay, the health minister of Tamil Nadu said. EPA/RAGUL KRISHNAN Source: EPA / Ragul Krishnan/EPA

Listen to the latest SBS Hindi news from India. 29/09/2025


  • India questions the role of the United Nations and the rich countries on various key issues confronting the world at the United Nations General Assembly.
  • India exhorts the UN member nations to take action against its western neighbour, while Pakistan warns India against abrogating the Indus Water Treaty.
  • Talks between the Centre and representatives from Ladakh suffer a setback after Magsaysay Award winner and renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is arrested under the National Security Act.
  • A stampede at the famous actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu kills at least 40 people.
  • India defeats Pakistan by five wickets with just two balls to spare in the final of the T20 Asia Cup.
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