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New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has intensified its public awareness campaign at the New Delhi Railway Station, focusing on the safety of women passengers and cautioning travellers against anti-social elements during the upcoming festive season.

Inspector RPF and in charge of New Delhi Railway Station, Yashwant Singh, said women passengers, especially those travelling alone, were being sensitised about safety measures and grievance redressal mechanisms.

“We make women passengers, especially those travelling alone, aware that if they face any harassment, any problem, their luggage gets stolen, or any mental harassment during their journey, they should immediately dial 139 from their mobile. After that, the Meri Saheli team at every RPF station will send a team from this RPF to the first stop of the nearest train. The women’s team will attend to the passenger, listen to their problems and resolve them,” Singh told ANI.

He said the passengers are also being encouraged to use the Rail Madad app.

“As part of this awareness campaign, we encouraged people to install the Rail Madad app on their mobile phones. We also made people aware of its operation and its usefulness,” he said.

Highlighting the challenges during festivals, Singh cautioned travellers to be vigilant.

“The festive season is approaching. During Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath, the crowds increase significantly. Along with the crowds, anti-social elements also become active on the railways. That’s why we launched a public awareness campaign recently, spreading the message to the public that they should not befriend any strangers during their journey and should not eat any food or drink given by any stranger,” he said.

“These strangers deceitfully mix some intoxicant into the food, which causes the traveller to become unconscious upon consuming it. Their belongings are stolen, and sometimes they even lose their lives. Therefore, this awareness campaign was launched. The message was given to the public that they should not befriend any strangers during their journey,” Singh added.

In the past month, security measures were also intensified at New Delhi Railway Station ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, with RPF personnel conducting round-the-clock patrolling, accompanied by their dog squad. (ANI)

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Puducherry [India], September 28 (ANI): Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has expressed condolences to the families of the people who died in the stampede in Tamil Nadu’s Karur and prayed for the speedy recovery of those undergoing medical treatment.

Issuing a statement on Saturday, CM Rangasamy said, “I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear the news that 36 people have died so far in a stampede at a political rally organised by Vijay on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam in Karur, Tamil Nadu. I express my deepest condolences to the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those undergoing treatment in the hospital.”

The incident occurred on Saturday during a rally held by TVK chief Vijay, which killed 39 people and left 95 injured.

The Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee also mourned the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the tragic incident.

Congress MP V Vaithilingam, in a statement, said, “The tragic news that more than 50 people have been admitted to hospitals, including 3 children, after many people fainted in the stampede that occurred during the campaign meeting of the Tamil Nadu Victory Party held in Karur in Tamil Nadu on the evening of 27. 9. 2025, is a source of great shock and deep mental anguish.

“On behalf of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Furthermore, we pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured and undergoing treatment in the hospital,” the Congress MP added.

A total of 39 people have lost their lives, while 95 were injured in the stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, Health Secretary P Senthil Kumar said.

Speaking to reporters, P Senthil Kumar said that out of 95 injured people, all are stable except one.

He said, “A total of 95 people have been admitted to the hospital. 51 are admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital. Except for one, the others are stable. Specialised doctors are looking after them. The remaining 44 are admitted to the private hospitals. 39 people have lost their lives.”

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a one-man commission for an enquiry into the incident, while the State police have registered a case. (ANI)

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives in a stampede at TVK chief and actor Vijay’s public rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur that left 38 people dead.

In a post shared on X, CM Yogi said, “Deeply anguished to hear about the tragic accident in Karur, Tamil Nadu. This saddening incident has snatched away precious lives. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May Prabhu Shri Ram give them strength and peace to the departed souls. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Om Shanti!”

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Meanwhile, an eyewitness of the Karur stampede said that “nothing could have been done to control the crowd” as 38 people were killed at a rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, an eyewitness, Nanda Kumar, said, “We were there ourselves. Nothing could be done to control the crowd. He (Vijay) had said he would arrive in Karur by 11 am, and everyone was informed about it. But when he came, it was much delayed. We pray that everyone who was injured recovers fully and returns home safely. But beyond that, such incidents must be prevented from happening again,” he said.

“It’s hard to understand who is at fault. People had come expecting him to arrive on time; many were accompanied by children, were hungry, or faced difficult situations. Everyone came with the enthusiasm of wanting to see a star. This is deeply distressing.”

Kumar further underlined that “such events should be carefully planned”

“Even if proper safety measures were in place, what can anyone do if ten or fifteen times more people show up than expected? This was a serious mistake. Such events should be carefully planned. I pray to the Almighty that the Tamil Nadu government provide proper support to the affected people.”

Another eyewitness, Suriya, recounted. “Ambulances couldn’t get in. There wasn’t enough space for people to stand. It took a very long time to bring people out,” he said to ANI.

Moreover, Zakir, a relative of one of the victims told ANI, “Vijay was supposed to arrive at 9 in the morning, but he didn’t show up at that time. Because of that, there was a huge crowd… Near Thirukoilure, especially, there was a huge rush with many youngsters and women. In meetings like this, women and children should not be brought along. Please, it’s very difficult and emotionally painful to witness,” he said to ANI. (ANI)

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New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Advocate Pradeep Rana on Saturday claimed that his client, Gaganpreet Kaur, was implicated in the BMW accident case after the Delhi court granted her bail, the accused driver, resulting in the death of Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh and grievous injuries to his wife.

Discussing the BMW case, Rana stated that, according to the CCTV footage, there was no fault on the part of the accused, Gaganpreet Kaur, and claimed that the BMW vehicle had unintentionally collided with the footpath.

“The bail has been granted to the accused. Right from the beginning, we were making the argument that at least the CCTV footage, which covers the place of the accident, should be brought into the court. It should be seen by the court. Finally, when we ran from pillar to post, that CCTV footage was preserved and was seized by the investigating agency, and it was played in the court. In that CCTV footage, it was clear that there was no fault at all on the part of the accused Gaganpreet, who was driving the BMW vehicle, because accidentally or unintentionally, that vehicle collided with the footpath and thereafter it collided and turtled,” said Rana.

“And when it was turned, it touched the motorcycle and, accidentally, that motorcycle again collided with the bus… She tried to give all the possible help to the injured. But unfortunately, she was implicated in this case,” added Rana.

The accident occurred on September 14 near the Delhi Cantonment Metro Station on Ring Road, when Kaur’s BMW allegedly rammed into Singh’s two-wheeler, resulting in fatal injuries.

The accused advocate further noted that the accused tried to provide all possible help to the injured. “She tried to give all the possible help to the injured. But unfortunately, she was implicated in this case,” said Rana.

Meanwhile, the Patiala House Court, presided over by Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Ankit Garg, granted bail on a bond of Rs 1 lakh with two sureties of the same amount. As conditions, Kaur has been directed to surrender her passport, appear at every hearing, and not contact staff members of Nulife Hospital or witness Gulfam.

The court’s decision was influenced by the CCTV footage, which showed that the accident was accidental and not a result of rash or negligent driving. The footage also revealed that an ambulance arrived at the scene but failed to provide assistance.

The court criticised the ambulance driver and paramedic for not providing aid to the victims, despite being the first to arrive at the scene. The court asked if this constituted medical negligence and suggested that the paramedics’ actions be looked into.

Before pronouncing the bail order, the court inquired about medical negligence and stated that an ambulance had arrived within seconds and remained on site for 30 seconds. However, they did not take the injured to the hospital, even though they had no emergency assignment and were heading to the Army Base Hospital, the nearest hospital. Hence, it further asked the police, ‘What should be done with this ambulance?’ Are they not accused of the offence of death due to a negligent act?

Later, the Court also observed that the Ambulance with a paramedic was duty-bound to take the injured to the hospital. The Paramedics inquired of the bystanders whether anybody wanted help, the Court observed. However, the Patiala court also questioned why the best-equipped vehicle was present, but the Ambulance left the spot within 30 seconds. Is it not the medical negligence? (ANI)

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New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that the reverse count for the ouster of Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has started as he targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his earlier potshots at the opposition parties, saying that he has begun distributing “revdis” to the people of the state ahead of assembly polls.

He also repeated Congress’ “vote chori” allegations against the BJP.

Ramesh said that Prime Minister Modi “continuously criticised” the Karnataka government for providing Rs 2,000 per month to 1.3 crore women under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, but now he himself is doing the same.

“And just yesterday, the Prime Minister announced an OTP – One Time Payment – for the women of Bihar – that too, just a few days before the implementation of the code of conduct. Along with vote chori (vote theft), now the Prime Minister is engaged in distributing vote revdi. This is clearly a desperate step, which the women of Bihar will understand very well,” he said in a post on X.

“The countdown for the Bihar government has already begun. Nitish Kumar has now become the past – and when the results come, Prime Minister Modi will also become the past,” he added.

Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Bihar via video conferencing on Friday. During the programme, the Prime Minister directly transferred Rs 10,000 each into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women across Bihar, totalling Rs 7,500 crore.

Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive an initial grant of Rs 10,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer, with the possibility of additional financial support of up to Rs 2 lakh in subsequent phases. The assistance can be utilised in areas of the beneficiary’s choice, including agriculture, animal husbandry, handicrafts, tailoring, weaving, and other small-scale enterprises.

During the event, PM Modi also interacted with the beneficiaries.

The beneficiaries lauded the scheme and expressed gratitude towards PM Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

According to a press release by the PMO, the scheme, an initiative of the Government of Bihar, aims to make women Aatmanirbhar and promote women’s empowerment through self-employment and livelihood opportunities.

It will provide financial assistance to one woman from each family in the state, enabling them to start employment or livelihood activities of their choice, thereby fostering economic independence and social empowerment. (ANI)

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Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 27 (ANI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta was called on by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command and Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Fire & Fury Corps, who briefed him about the prevailing law and order situation in the region.

In a post on X, the office of the LG said, “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, GOC-in-C Northern Command, accompanied by Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, GOC Fire & Fury Corps, called on LG Shri @KavinderGupta at Raj Niwas and briefed him on the security situation and emerging developments in the region.”

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Recently, the region has witnessed violent protests where activists held agitation for Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which relates to the administration of tribal areas and advocates for the creation of autonomous district councils.

As of now, a total of 44 people have been arrested in connection with the September 24 violence in Leh, including activist Sonam Wangchuk, said Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal, earlier today.

Addressing a press conference in Leh, DGP Jamwal said that the police have nabbed the main orchestrators of the violence, including activist Sonam Wangchuk.

He said, “We have arrested 44 people so far…The main ring leaders have been nabbed. Sonam Wangchuk, the main player, has been sent out under NSA charges.”

The official has alleged activist Sonam Wangchuk’s connection with Pakistan and raised questions over his visits to the neighbouring countries.

He said that the police arrested a Pakistan PIO, who was in touch with Wangchuk.

He said, “We arrested a Pakistan PIO in the recent past who was reporting back across. We have a record of this. He (Sonam Wanghchuk) had attended a Dawn event in Pakistan. He also visited Bangladesh. So, there is a big question mark on him…Investigation is being done.”

Sonam Wangchuk has been lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail following his detention under the provisions of the National Security Act (NSA), officials said. He was taken to Jodhpur Central Jail last night after his arrest in Ladakh yesterday.

Wangchuk’s arrest comes amid chaos over the recent protests in Leh. The protests turned violent in Leh on September 24, following which the BJP office in the area was set on fire.

Two days after the death of four people amid firing by police during violent protests in the Union Territory, Wangchuk was detained under the provisions of the NSA. The climate activist has been accused of “inciting violence”.

Wangchuk was on a hunger strike, which ended right after the violence unfolded. (ANI)

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Saturday, while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Swadeshi 4G Network’ in Pune, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his foresight and strong determination and said that PM Modi has established India’s identity as a Vishwaguru (world leader).

Speaking on the occasion, Dy CM Shinde said, “On this day, it must be called a Great Leap Forward. This is another important step towards self-reliance and a significant move towards an industrial revolution. The credit goes to the Prime Minister’s foresight and strong determination. The PM has established India’s identity as a Vishwaguru (world leader)”.

The Maharashtr Dy. CM Shinde also congratulated all Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) officials on the occasion and extended best wishes to Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and his team for their achievements.

Shinde further said, “I congratulate all BSNL officials who are carrying the flag of this revolution on their shoulders and moving forward. We are happy that BSNL is progressing, which was once running in losses…Best wishes to Jyotiraditya Scindia and his team also for these achievements”.

Making an attack at the Congress party, Shinde said, “What did not happen in 60 years of Congress rule, has been achieved in the last 10 years. Many development works have been done, and in the coming 10 years, even more will be accomplished, which was not done earlier”.

He affirmed that India is slowly moving towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

“Step by step, we are moving forward to make India a developed nation by 2047. I assure you that under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra will also be an active part of this journey”, Shinde added.

Earlier today, in a landmark moment for Bharat’s telecom sector, and celebrating 25 glorious years of BSNL, PM Modi inaugurated the country’s fully indigenous 4G stack and more than 97,500 BSNL towers from Jharsuguda. The BSNL towers are spread across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Assam, Gujarat and Bihar. (ANI)

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