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An event meant for celebration turned into a scene of horror in Tamil Nadu. AlwaysFirst investigates the chain of events, from the electric atmosphere of a superstar’s political rally to the catastrophic crowd management failures that led to one of the state’s most devastating public disasters, leaving a community in mourning and a nation seeking…

In a sharp rebuttal to actor-politician Vijay’s allegations of negligence, the Tamil Nadu government has released official video footage from the Karur stampede. Authorities assert that Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party flouted permit conditions, leading to the tragic incident that claimed multiple lives.

A high-speed joyride turned into a tragedy on Gurugram’s NH-48 in the early hours of Sunday. A Mahindra Thar, reportedly speeding and overloaded with six occupants, skidded off the highway, resulting in five fatalities. The sole survivor fights for his life, as police investigate the cause of the devastating crash.

The official investigation into the tragic June 12 Air India crash is now under the microscope itself. A new petition filed in India’s Supreme Court alleges “serious flaws and procedural lapses” in the official report, compelling the court to consider an independent investigation to uncover the complete truth for the victims’ families.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has conditionally approved the ‘Vantara’ zoo initiative, spearheaded by Anant Ambani. The ruling concludes a protracted legal dispute, mandating stringent central government oversight for the project’s future animal acquisitions and transfers, a decision set to redefine the landscape of private conservation efforts in India.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the aviation regulator’s preliminary findings on an Air India flight incident, calling the suggestion of pilot error “unfortunate.” The court has demanded a more thorough investigation, putting the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under scrutiny.

In an exclusive interview, HAL’s Chief, C B Ananthakrishnan, addresses growing safety concerns surrounding the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter. The aerospace giant asserts that maintenance and operational issues, not manufacturing defects, are primarily responsible for the recent accidents, defending the platform’s overall safety record.

In a brazen attack underscoring the ongoing unrest in Manipur, unidentified militants ambushed an Assam Rifles vehicle in the Tengnoupal district. The assault resulted in the tragic death of two soldiers and left another severely injured. Security forces have launched a massive combing operation to track down the perpetrators.

In a stunning revelation that could strain diplomatic ties, a former Jaish-e-Mohammad commander has publicly testified that the family of designated terrorist Masood Azhar was formally honoured by the Pakistani military, directly contradicting official narratives.