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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar is in Delhi for questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He has been summoned as a witness in the Karur Stampede case, a tragedy that claimed 41 lives. The CBI's interrogation is expected to focus on several key issues mentioned in the report, including his alleged seven-hour delay to the event, which may have contributed to 'panic and restlessness among the people'. He will also likely be questioned on why thousands more people attended the event than the 12,000 who were officially expected and whether adequate water supplies were provided to the crowd. Vijay travelled from Chennai to the national capital via a chartered flight, and arrangements have been made for a potential two-day stay.

This special report details the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) probe into the deadly Karur stampede, which resulted in 41 fatalities. The CBI has summoned actor-politician and TVK founder Vijay for questioning, focusing on why he was seven hours late to the rally, a delay believed to have caused dangerous overcrowding. The investigation is examining the sequence of events, crowd control measures, and overall safety protocols at the venue. The bulletin also covers the intense political blame game, with the TVK alleging a conspiracy by the ruling DMK to discredit their party, citing the denial of a larger venue and a police lathi charge. Conversely, the TVK faces accusations of negligence, including stalling ambulances and failing to inform authorities of the expected crowd size.

A political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra following remarks by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray. Ahead of the BMC polls, Thackeray targeted BJP leader K. Annamalai, mocking him as 'Rasmalai' and questioning his right to speak on Mumbai matters. In his speech, Thackeray also invoked his uncle Balasaheb Thackeray's controversial slogan, 'Uthao Lungi, Bajao Pungi,' in a clear jibe at South Indians. These comments have led to allegations that the MNS is deliberately stoking regional prejudice to polarise the Marathi vote bank. Critics suggest this is a move to revive the party's political fortunes by pitting Marathis against people from other states, including North Indians, Gujaratis, and South Indians.

Breaking news focuses on the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, with a top aide to Donald Trump suggesting an attack could be imminent. Amid widespread protests in Iran that have turned deadly, the aide is quoted as saying, 'this might be the night'. A West Asia expert speaking on the broadcast estimates the death toll could be as high as 2,000 and suggests Donald Trump's statements of support are meant to give Iranian protesters 'some breathing room or they are going to get slaughtered en masse'. The discussion also touches upon the geopolitical implications, including the potential reactions from Russia and China, and the 'maximum pressure policy' the Trump administration has exerted on the Islamic Republic.