In a major tragedy, the Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train collided with a goods train near Tamil Nadu’s Chennai on October 11. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Chennai-Gudur section between Ponneri and Kavaraippettai railway stations. The incident led to the derailment of at least 12 coaches of train in which as many as 19 passengers sustained injuries. Soon after the mishap, the relief and rescue efforts were underway, and all passengers have been evacuated.
12 October,2024 02:02 PM IST
Hi everyone. Welcome to the weekly news roundup with Midday. Let's take a look at the the top 5 news of the week. This week's top news highlights include Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's private wedding on June 23rd, the tragic Tamil Nadu hooch incident claiming 61 lives with 200 hospitalized, controversy over alleged cracks on Maharashtra's Atal Setu bridge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's induction into the 18th Lok Sabha session, and Rahul Gandhi displaying the Constitution during PM Modi's oath alongside Asaduddin Owaisi's "Jai Palestine" chant. Watch video for more.
28 June,2024 05:04 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament (MP) RK Chaudhary's recent comments on the Sengol have ignited a political controversy giving rise to Sengol row. Chaudhary questioned the presence of Sengol in Parliament, calling it a symbol of monarchy. The Constitution is the symbol of democracy. The BJP government, under PM Modi, installed the Sengol in Parliament. 'Sengol' means 'Raj-Dand' or 'Raja ka Danda'. After ending the princely order, the country became independent. Will the country be run by 'Raja ka danda' or the Constitution? I demand that Sengol be removed from Parliament to save the Constitution," said Chaudhary. Meanwhile, prominent Tamil voices slammed the SP MP and that ‘Sengol’ represented the upliftment of ‘Dharma’
28 June,2024 12:02 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly criticized the INDIA bloc for the tragic hooch incident in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi on June 23. She condemned the loss of 56 lives, predominantly from the scheduled caste, with over 200 still hospitalized in critical condition. Sitharaman expressed shock over Congress's silence, pointing out the availability of licensed liquor from government shops while illicit, chemical-based liquor operates in Kalakurchi. She questioned the absence of statements from Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of neglecting Tamil Nadu's people, especially the scheduled castes. Sitharaman demanded a CBI investigation, highlighting Congress's apparent indifference.
26 June,2024 01:44 PM IST
Shehzad Poonawalla, the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, vehemently criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the wake of the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, labeling it a disaster sponsored and patronized by the DMK. Poonawalla did not spare the Congress Party either, rebuking them for their silence on the matter. The tragedy, which claimed several lives due to the consumption of illicit liquor, has sparked outrage and political condemnation. Poonawalla's remarks underscore the escalating tensions and blame-game between political factions, highlighting the severe repercussions and human cost of the illicit liquor trade in India.
23 June,2024 11:45 AM IST
The hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi has claimed lives of 38 people with several others hospitalized. Meanwhile, Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay expressed condolences and called the incident 'shocking and heartbreaking' and visited Government Medical College in Kallakurichi and met the victims of Hooch tragedy.
21 June,2024 12:46 PM IST
. MS Prashanth, Kallkurichi DC, confirmed the grim tally, which left families devastated at hospitals. The newly appointed District Collector made a poignant visit to check on patients' conditions amid the unfolding crisis. Reports indicate that 107 individuals were admitted to Kallakurichi hospital, with 59 subsequently referred to facilities in Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Of the deceased, 18 lost their lives at Kallakurichi Government Hospital, underscoring the severity of the situation stemming from the consumption of illicit alcohol.
20 June,2024 03:01 PM IST
Despite BJP's vigorous campaigning in Tamil Nadu and PM Modi's frequent visits, the party fell short in securing seats during the Lok Sabha polls. The defeat of BJP's prominent candidate K Annamalai in Coimbatore is seen as a significant blow. Local perspectives on Annamalai's loss vary; while some cited multiple factors, one local highlighted concerns about his conduct and leadership capabilities. This sentiment underscores broader criticisms within the constituency regarding Annamalai's suitability for leadership, reflecting challenges faced by BJP in gaining traction despite their concerted efforts in the region.
19 June,2024 02:44 PM IST
HM Shah and Tamilisai were seen holding heated conversation at Andhra CM Naidu's oath ceremony. On the viral video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s conversation with BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, Tamil Nadu party chief K Annamalai said that Soundarajan is a very senior leader of the party and some mysterious social media people twisted and made it out of context. Addressing the Press, BJP Chief K Annamalai, “Union Home Minister Amit Shah, National President JP Nadda, they are all BJP workers, that's what they tell us...the conversation that you saw was a friendly conversation between Amit Shah and a senior leader of the party Tamilisai Soundararajan. Some mysterious social media people twisted and made it out of context...Tamilisai Soundararajan is a valued member of BJP...it was a gentle conversation and she also clarified it...today I went to her house also. she is continuing to do her work at the ground level.”
15 June,2024 02:30 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, In an interaction with ANI on May 15, BJP leader and candidate from Coimbatore constituency K Annamalai exuded confidence about BJP’s win in Lok Sabha election 2024. He claimed, “In my opinion, BJP has already crossed the majority mark”. He further hailed PM Modi for his developmental works and said that no other Prime Minister has done the amount of work PM Modi has done for Varanasi. He also praised PM Modi for being respectful towards the people of Tamil Nadu and the culture of the state. He also targetted Arvind Kejriwal and commented on his interim bell.
15 May,2024 04:04 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
