Karnataka SIR: Karandlaje Seeks Shah's Intervention Amid PRC Row
Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, K J George, has reportedly written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to intervene in the ongoing row over the Special Industrial Region (SIR) and the Pay Revision Commission (PRC) recommendations. The state government has been facing protests from various quarters over the implementation of the PRC, which has led to demands for a rollback.
Karur Crush: Vijay Blames Police, Claims He Was Unaware of Crowd Size
Tamil actor Vijay, addressing the media regarding the recent stampede at a fan event in Karur, stated that he was not aware of the massive crowd that had gathered. He blamed the police for their failure to manage the situation, saying, "I did not know the crowd had swelled to such an extent. The police should have controlled the gathering better." The incident, which occurred on July 9, resulted in injuries to several fans.
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In other news, the Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the new farm laws, while the monsoon session of Parliament is likely to be stormy with opposition parties planning to raise issues of price rise and unemployment. Meanwhile, the stock market ended the day in the red, with the Sensex falling by over 300 points amid global cues.
