The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that the Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed is attributable to a series of “reckless and uncoordinated actions” by the organisers and workers of the TVK party.

The DRDO has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sledge test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity, validating some of the key safety parameters, including complete aircrew recovery.

The US has escalated its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying warships and aircraft near Venezuela, citing a war on narco-terrorism. However, the scale of the operation and questionable drug seizure data suggest a broader strategy aimed at regime change in Caracas.