A stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, tragically killed 39 people, including children and women, and injured 81. Varying accounts describe the trigger, leading Chief Minister M K Stalin to order an inquiry and ex-gratia payments. Local traders announced a district-wide shutdown in response.

A 40-year-old father was detained for allegedly strangling his minor daughter to death for stealing Rs 500. The body was recovered in canal.

After the threat, CISF scanned the airport and found no immediate threat. Search op is underway.