A stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s Karur rally tragically claimed 41 lives, including children and women, and injured over 60. Vijay alleged a “political conspiracy” and sought a CBI probe, while announcing compensation. Chief Minister Stalin visited, assuring support as police registered a negligence case against Vijay’s party. Survivors cited delayed arrival, poor crowd management, and a power outage as causes.

Shashi Tharoor praised coach Gautam Gambhir and selectors after India’s Asia Cup win over Pakistan, while the team refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi.

Divya Sikarwar’s body was recovered from Kunwari river in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect she was killed by her family. Investigation is ongoing.