The Day of Vijay's Rally Stampede

Indian media focused heavily on the unfolding tragedy at actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu. Early reports in the afternoon indicated a stampede with initial death tolls ranging from two to 29. As the day progressed, the number of reported fatalities steadily increased, with several sources confirming death tolls as high as 36, and later 38. Government officials reportedly visited the site and compensation for victims was announced. This rapidly developing story dominated national headlines, largely overshadowing other ongoing issues such as the Ladakh unrest, the 'I Love Muhammad' protests, and the upcoming India-Pakistan cricket final. Foreign Minister Jaishankar's address at the UNGA, where he criticized Pakistan, was also covered.