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TVK Chief Vijay Grilled by CBI in Delhi Over Deadly Karur Stampede

January 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised the case of Baby Ariha Shah, an Indian girl fostered in Germany since 2021, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting the need for her safe return to India after the allegations against her parents were dropped. The Indian government considers this case a humanitarian issue and is actively pursuing discussions with German authorities to ensure Ariha remains connected to her Indian heritage.

TVK Chief Vijay Grilled by CBI in Delhi Over Deadly Karur Stampede

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Ariha Shah has been in German foster care since September 2021, when she was seven months old.
The Indian government asserts that the case is not just legal but also humanitarian.
All allegations against Ariha's parents have been cleared, prompting calls for her return to India.
The Ministry of External Affairs is working on mechanisms to maintain Ariha's connection to her Indian roots.

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TVK Chief Vijay Grilled by CBI in Delhi Over Deadly Karur Stampede

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