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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.…

Phil Salt returned Tuesday early morning, ready to play the IPL 2025 final for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. England batter Phil Salt will represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. Several reports indicated that the batter is in danger of missing the summit clash after not turning up for training on the eve of the IPL 2025 final. Salt was not in Ahmedabad on Monday, he had returned around 3:00 AM Tuesday morning for the summit clash. After playing a match-winning…

A social media feud led to a violent clash in Noida, where a Mahindra Thar SUV hit a young man, flinging him into a drain. The incident, captured on video. A shocking video of a road rage incident from Noida’s Sector 53, Uttar Pradesh, surfaced on social media on Tuesday, in which a Mahindra Thar SUV, allegedly driven in a fit of rage, can be seen hitting a young man, flinging him into a roadside drain. The horrifying moment, captured on video and now viral online, has triggered swift police intervention and renewed worries over the growing menace of street…

On May 10, 2025, Pakistan escalated the conflict and carried out a series of late night attacks, which were thwarted. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday stated that Islamabad was the one to escalate the conflict with India when it launched a barrage of attacks on the night of May 10, three days after Indian military strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ that targetted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “On the 10th of May, at about 1 am, their (Pakistan) aim was to get India to its knees in 48 hours. Multiple attacks were launched…

BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal shared the video of CM Mann’s comments on X and said, “Bhagwant Mann crosses all limits! Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s recent remark mocking Operation Sindoor sparked a political controversy in the country and led to severe criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused him of insulting the Indian Armed Forces. At the centre of the controversy is Bhagwant Mann’s bizarre quip during a press conference, where he referred to reports that the BJP would distribute Sindoor in households, saying, “Will you wear sindoor in Modi’s name?” Is this “One Nation, One…

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan had moved the Karnataka high court seeking release of his movie ‘Thug Life’. Refusing to apologise, actor Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said his movie ‘Thug Life’ will not be released in Karnataka for now, a development that comes amid controversy over a remark he made on Kannada language during the promotion of his film last month. Kamal Hassan’s production company informed Karnataka high court on Tuesday, saying that there was nothing to apologise for and his written statement addressed the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce’s (KFCC) demand for apology. The Karnataka high court on Tuesday rapped the…