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A BJP delegation of MPs, led by Saffron party MP Hema Malini, which is scheduled to visit Karur and interact with people on the September 27 stampede, arrived here on Tuesday morning. The panel is set to inspect the scene of the stampede at Velusamypuram in Karur and also speak to the families of the victims, both dead and injured, party sources said. Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has joined the delegation in Coimbatore. Stampede at the TVK chief Vijay-led rally claimed 41 lives and over 50 were injured.

  An IMF mission held a formal kick-off meeting with Pakistan's economic team to review the implementation of a $7 billion loan and a $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility, according to a media report on Tuesday. It comes as the programme's performance as of end-June 2025 the period under review has been mixed, the Dawn newspaper reported. The IMF team led by Pakistan's Mission Chief Iva Petrova met on Monday with Pakistan's delegation headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The opening session was attended by key economic stakeholders, including the State Bank of Pakistan governor, the finance secretary and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman.

 

The mission will remain in Pakistan for almost two weeks and review the implementation of the $7 billion Extended Financing Facility (EFF) and the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). 

 

A BJP delegation of MPs, led by Saffron party MP Hema Malini, which is scheduled to visit Karur and interact with people on the September 27 stampede, arrived here on Tuesday morning. The panel is set to inspect the scene of the stampede at Velusamypuram in Karur and also speak to the families of the victims, both dead and injured, party sources said. Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has joined the delegation in Coimbatore. Stampede at the TVK chief Vijay-led rally claimed 41 lives and over 50 were injured.

 

5:02 PM

PM Modi to attend RSS centenary event on Wednesday; will release postage stamp, coin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and a coin highlighting the RSS' contribution to the nation at a programme here on Wednesday to mark the centenary celebrations of the Hindutva organisation. An official statement said Modi will be the chief guest at the event and address the audience. Founded in 1925 in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was established as a volunteer-based organisation with an aim to foster cultural awareness.

3:41 PM

Former aide to German far-right lawmaker in European Parliament convicted of spying for China

A man who worked for a prominent German far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament was convicted Tuesday of spying for China for more than four years, according to German news agency DPA.

3:36 PM

China welcomes Trump's peace plan to end war in Gaza

China on Tuesday expressed its support for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, which includes an immediate cessation of hostilities and the release of 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas. "China welcomes and supports all efforts conducive to easing tensions between Palestine and Israel," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated during a media briefing in response to inquiries about the new 20-point plan.

2:47 PM

UGC declares 54 state private universities defaulters

At least 54 state private universities have been declared defaulters by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for not submitting mandatory information under section 13 of the UGC Act, 1956, and making public disclosures on their website, according to officials. Citing several reminders through e-mails and online meetings, the UGC said the universities had been directed to submit detailed information for inspection purposes, along with supporting documents duly attested by the registrar. 

2:15 PM

Rahul says PM 'betrayed' people of Ladakh, demands judicial probe into police firing fatalities

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "betrayed" the people of Ladakh and demanded an impartial judicial probe into the death of four protesters in police firing in the union territory. Among those killed in Ladakh on Wednesday was Kargil war veteran Tsewang Tharchin.

1:01 PM

Sports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Awards

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday began the process of inviting applications for this year's national sports awards with October 28 being the last date of submission. The awards are given annually by the President of India to recognise and reward excellence in sports but the date of the ceremony, which is held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, is not yet out. Once again, sportspersons penalised for doping violations would only be eligible if their ban period is over.

12:03 PM

BJP's Arjun Singh alleges shots fired, crude bombs hurled outside his house

BJP leader Arjun Singh on Tuesday alleged that shots were fired, crude bombs were hurled, and a car was vandalised outside his house in Bhatpara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. He said the incident happened around midnight, leaving the area engulfed in smoke.

11:59 AM

Manipur Guv pays tributes to freedom fighter Hijam Irabot Singh on his birth anniversary

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday paid tributes to freedom fighter and social reformer Hijam Irabot Singh on his birth anniversary, a Raj Bhavan statement said. On the occasion of Jananeta Irabot Day, he urged people to commit to build a society grounded in unity, progress and empowerment. The governor paid floral tributes at the statue of Hijam Irabot Singh at Irawat Square in Imphal, it said.

11:48 AM

Centre must order judicial probe in Leh firing, release all arrested: Asgar Karbalai

Kargil Democratic Alliance will not participate in talks with Centre till Sonam Wangchuk is released, KDA Co-Chairman Asgar Karbalai stated.

10:50 AM

BJP MPs delegation arrives in Coimbatore

A BJP delegation of MPs, led by Saffron party MP Hema Malini, which is scheduled to visit Karur and interact with people on the September 27 stampede, arrived here on Tuesday morning. The panel is set to inspect the scene of the stampede at Velusamypuram in Karur and also speak to the families of the victims, both dead and injured.