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Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the tragedy of Bengaluru, saying roadshows should be curbed if an event of such magnitude can’t be controlled. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the tragedy of Wednesday in Bengaluru, where a stampede led to the loss of 11 lives and injured multiple individuals outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Gambhir was blunt in his assessment, saying that he is not a fan of roadshows, urging the authority to be a lot more responsible. The former India batter mentioned that no matter how big the occasion is, such over-the-top celebrations should be curbed to…

Will PM clarify: Congress on Putin aide’s ‘India-Pak conflict stopped with Trump’s participation’ claim. The Congress on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify the Russian president’s aide’s claim that the hostilities between India and Pakistan were “stopped with the personal participation” of US President Donald Trump. Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov told a briefing on Wednesday that the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan was discussed between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “They also touched upon the Middle East and the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which was stopped with the personal participation…

A total of 11 people died after a stampede occurred outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy after celebrations for RCB’s win in the IPL 2025 final turned deadly. Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that he was “very sorry” for the loss of lives in the Bengaluru stampede. A total of 11 people died and several others were injured after a stampede occurred outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy during celebrations for RCB’s win in the IPL 2025. The Congress leader stated he “cannot express the pain” of the incident. Never expected this to happen. Entire state was watching. We are very sorry,”…

Mahua Moitra, an investment banker-turned-politician, is an MP from Krishnanagar in West Bengal for the second term. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday evening confirmed her marriage with senior advocate and former BJD MP, Pinaki Misra. Sharing a photograph of her and Misra cutting the wedding cake, she wrote on X that she is grateful for the love and good wishes. “Thank you everyone for the love and good wishes!! So grateful,” she wrote on X. Several media houses reported that the two politicians had married in Germany. Several prominent personalities congratulated the newlywed couple. TMC Lok Sabha…

The FMs of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are in New Delhi to participate in the 4th edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue. Joint efforts to counter terrorism and bolstering trade and investment figured prominently in bilateral meetings between external affairs minister S Jaishankar and his counterparts from Central Asian states on Thursday. The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are in New Delhi to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue on Friday. Ahead of the dialogue, Jaishankar held separate meetings with his counterparts. Kazakh foreign minister Murat Nurtleu, Tajik foreign minister…

11 dead, 33 injured in stampede at RCB parade. Injured fan called it “dangerous” and urged others to stay away after barely escaping the chaos. At least 11 people died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, as thousands gathered for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory parade on Wednesday. One fan, who narrowly escaped the chaos, shared his harrowing ordeal and urged others to stay away from what he described as a “dangerous” and “terrible” scene. The fan—who sustained a leg injury after nearly 20 people fell on him—said he was fortunate to…

The JNUSU accused the administration of engaging in “optics over action,” and demanded urgent reforms. Jawaharlal Nehru University’s decision to replace the term ‘Kulpati’ with ‘Kulguru’ for the designation of Vice Chancellor in all official academic records, including degree certificates, drew sharp criticism from the JNU Students’ Union. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the JNUSU accused the administration of engaging in “optics over action” and demanded urgent reforms instead of mere gestures on issues of gender justice.“We understand your urgency to change the designation as a move toward gender neutrality. But symbolic gestures alone cannot ensure gender justice; fundamental…

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reacted after deaths, injuries were reported due to stampede outside Chinnaswamy. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s celebration of their maiden IPL title – ending an 18-year-long wait – turned into chaos on Wednesday after a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium left eleven people dead and 33 injured. Calling it a “shocking” incident, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia blamed lapses in security arrangements and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. The top BCCI official said that he is disgraced by the incident. Thousands gathered outside the Chinnaswamy stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite RCB stars,…

In some selected regions, including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, the Census will commence earlier, starting in October 2026. The Centre is set to launch the next nationwide Census, which will also include a caste enumeration for the first time, from March 1, 2027, senior government officials confirmed on Wednesday. However, in some selected regions, including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Census will commence earlier, starting in October 2026. The national exercise will take place in two phases, the officials further said. The development comes a month after the union government announced that…

The Congress leader said the turnout was far beyond what the government had anticipated. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday blamed overcrowding for the Bengaluru stampede, saying nearly two to three lakh people had congregated outside Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the victory of the city’s home team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the Indian Premier League. He said 11 people died in the stampede and 33 sustained serious injuries. “This was a major tragedy. People have died in a stampede. 11 lives have been lost, and 33 others are seriously injured. Around 14 people have received treatment at the outpatient facility.…