Ex-Tamil Nadu Minister Raided In 100 Crore Scam, DMK Alleges Political Targeting

A planned fan meet in London has been cancelled over public safety and crowd management concerns after hundreds gathered outside The Shard hotel, prompting police intervention. London's Metropolitan Police advised against proceeding with the gathering due to disruptions to commuters and proximity to a nearby hospital. The political party TVK issued a statement on X requesting supporters not to assemble outside the hotel and expressing regret for the inconvenience. The development comes during a UK tour aimed at attracting investments, which saw the signing of investment deals worth 12,300 crore rupees expected to generate over 9,400 jobs, alongside recollections of past crowd surges at Chennai airport.

An 81-year-old former schoolmate of the Prime Minister has resolved a long-standing land dispute involving a 2,810 square metre plot in Mumbai. The dispute, which lasted over 15 years, involved a construction firm owned by a Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly that had taken over the property in 2011. Following a meeting at the Maharashtra Sachivalaya with the state Principal Secretary, the municipal commissioner, and the concerned parties, the legislator agreed to relinquish authority over the plot, surrender construction permissions, and withdraw all complaints.

A man suffered multiple fractures after being hit and flung into the air by a speeding Tata Punch while crossing a road in Greater Noida, with the shocking hit-and-run captured on CCTV.

Upcoming assembly by-elections in West Bengal's Nandigram and Rezinagar constituencies on October 6 are being viewed as a critical test for minority community voters. The by-polls present an opportunity for minority voters to decide on their political allegiance. The outcome in both seats will test minority voter support, with the electorate deciding whether to back the party ahead of the crucial voting date.