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BENGALURU: With 11 RCB fans dead and 64 injured in Wednesday's stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium, informed sources told TNIE on condition of anonymity that Bengaluru City Police (BCP) was literally hijacked by the premier cricketing club and people "at the helm of affairs" in the state. The BCP has come under tremendous flak for the shoddy and unprofessional handling of the crowd that converged outside the stadium, and the stampede that followed and led to 11 casualties -- all young people in the prime of their lives, including two minors. An extremely tragic and unprecedented event could have been averted if the government and police had exercised caution and planned the celebration later, in consultation and coordination with all agencies and stakeholders concerned, and after the public frenzy had come down. "Where was the question of permission for the stadium event? RCB had already announced the victory celebration on social media early Wednesday morning, and followed it up with more posts. People were all charged up and the government was keen on the event, in keeping with public sentiment. They simply failed to anticipate the impending catastrophe, despite cautionary advice," the sources added. "A senior police officer cautioned those at the helm of affairs on Wednesday after RCB, from their handle @RCBTweets at 7:01am posted on microblogging platform 'X', announcing a victory parade in Bengaluru. He suggested a delayed and better planned event on Sunday but it was overlooked. Police then refused permission for the open bus victory parade but allowed the stadium event under pressure. They should have asserted and put their foot down," said placed sources. Narrating the buildup of events -- from RCB's post on X early on Wednesday on the Bengaluru celebrations, to the meeting with political leadership to discuss the planning of the event, to the stampede -- sources said, without naming anybody, that the government "failed to gauge the previous evening's frenzy in the city after RCB won IPL 2025". Why did the police, caught between RCB and their political bosses, throw their hands up? Routine BCP posts on social media with a mandatory advisory and travel restrictions in the city were starkly missing on Wednesday.
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (Maxim News): The Cyberabad Police, in collaboration with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), launched a significant awareness initiative under the project P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Preventing Risks Online Through Education, Collaboration, and Training) on December 17, 2024, at the Cyberabad CP Office Main Conference Hall. Click Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Cyberabad CP Avinash Mohanty said & quot; Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing challenges in our society today, and it is a privilege for all of us to gather here to discuss solutions. Every year, cyber c ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 5 (PTI) In a major development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials in connection with the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people. He also ordered the arrest of representatives of the RCB team, the event management firm DNA Entertainment Private Limited, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), hours after an FIR was registered against them under various charges, including culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The state government ...Read More >
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New Delhi: The ongoing clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has taken a dark and explosive turn. On June 6, the Tesla CEO sent shockwaves across social media by accusing the US president of hiding crucial Jeffrey Epstein files because Trump's name allegedly appears in them. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) that is already stirring up huge debate, Musk wrote, "Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!" He further added, "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out." ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): In a move to uphold animal welfare and maintain public hygiene, the Delhi Government has issued a strict advisory against the illegal killing and sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals during the Bakra-Eid on June 7, a release said. The advisory issued by the Delhi Government outlines strict guidelines to ensure lawful and hygienic practices during Bakra Eid. Also Read | Chinnaswamy Stampede: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Suspends Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, Orders Arrest of Representative of RCB and Others After FIR. It m ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 5 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday ordered the suspension of Bengaluru police commissioner and several senior police officials in connection with the stampede in front of Chinnaswamy Stadium here, which left 11 people dead. He has also ordered the arrest of representatives of RCB, DNA event managers and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), while handing over the probe to the one-man judicial commission headed by retired High Court judge of Karnataka Justice Michael Cunha. The stampede occurred on Wednesday evening in front of the stadium, where a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of leaving for the England tour, the Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday expressed his condolences to families who lost their members in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and said that he 'was never a believer in roadshows.' The incident occurred when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday. 'I was never a believer in roadshows. I had the same statement to make even after winning in 20 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad police on Wednesday issued a warning against social media accounts posting false or misleading videos and photos contradicting official statements about the Sandhya Theatre stampede. On December 22, the police released a 9-minute, 57-second video outlining the timeline of events at Sandhya Theatre before actor Allu Arjun arrived and left the premises. However, certain social media posts alleged that 39-year-old M Revathi had died before the actor arrived at the venue. In response, the police stated they would take strict action against individuals spreading false inf ...Read More >
Bengaluru News: The Namma Metro on June 4 recorded its highest-ever daily ridership, with 9.6 lakh passengers using the service. The traffic was attracted largely due to the huge crowd that turned up for Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) victory celebrations at Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy Stadium. Due to the unprecedented crowd, a stampede-like situation outside the stadium, claiming 11 lives. ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): A day after the tragic stampede during the IPL victory celebration event of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Bengaluru that left 11 dead and dozens injured, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that a one-member commission has been formed to probe the incident. CM Siddaramaiah also announced that the state government has decided to suspend top police department officials, including the Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police. Speaking to the media, the Karnataka CM stated, 'Under the chairmanship of Justice Michael D'Cunha, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Authorities in Bengaluru should not have allowed mass celebrations if they were not fully prepared, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said on Thursday, a day 11 lives were lost in a stampede during IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home coming celebrations. "I was never a believer that we need to have roadshows. When I was playing, I had the same statement to make, even after winning 2007 (T20 World Cup), that we should not have road shows," Gambhir said in Mumbai during India's tour of England predeparture media conference. "I think lives of the people are far more important. ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 6 (ANI): Venu, one of the injured in the stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, is undergoing treatment at a hospital, recounted the tragedy that left eleven people dead and many more injured. The incident occurred when a massive crowd of fans gathered to greet the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after they had won the IPL. 'We went to watch the event near gate no. 6 around 3:30 pm yesterday. The barricade fell and caused injury to me. I received a fracture. I'm better now, but I can't walk. Three of us went ther ...Read More >
Hours after Atul Subash's wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha and brother Anurag were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide, the Bengaluru techie's father, Pawan Kumar Modi has questioned where Atul's four-year-old son is and said the family was worried about him. Modi thanked the police for arresting the woman and her family members. However, he said, "We don't know where she has kept our grandson. Has he been killed or is he alive? We don't know anything about him. I want my grandson ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A day after 11 people died and several injured in a stampede at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, an FIR has been filed against the managements of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and a private event management company - DNA Entertaiment Private Limited - at the jurisdictional Cubbon Park Police Station here. According to the Karnataka Police, an FIR has been filed under Sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), 118 (causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) and 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Samhit ...Read More >
Thursday, 5 June 2025 () A tragic stampede unfolded outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as the fans had gathered to cheer on for Royal Challengers Bengaluru for winning their first IPL trophy in 18 years. 11 people lost their lives in this incident, while several others were injured. A day after the Bengaluru stampede, RCB has announced financial support of Rs. 10 Lakh to each of the families of the deceased. ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede: Following the tragic stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and injured 47 others, Karnataka IPS officer Seemanth Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new Bengaluru Police Commissioner. The appointment came just hours after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered the suspension of Commissioner B Dayananda and several other senior police officials. Singh, a 1996-batch IPS officer, was serving as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force. He will now assume the role of ADGP and Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru Cit ...Read More >
New norms to avoid another Bengaluru stampede, said Home Minister G Parameshwara. Bengaluru: Karnataka government will formulate a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for mega events, meetings and celebrations aimed at preventing any untoward incidents, state Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday. The initiative comes in the wake of the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday that claimed 11 lives. Speaking to reporters, Mr Parameshwara said that the governm ...Read More >
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede: RCB lifted the IPL 2025 trophy on 4th June, a historic win in 18 years since the inception of the game format. The celebration that followed was indeed magnificent, but was dulled by the death of 11 people in the stampede. Many are trying to pinpoint the causes of the crowd mismanagement but the time line suggests it was the mere excitement of the fans and confusions and misinformation about the victory celebration that broke into a chaos. The Bengaluru traffic police announced that there will be a victory parade and the celebrations will be restricted to the stadium only ...Read More >
Bengaluru stampede: Coming down heavily on lax policing in the aftermath of the stampede that took place during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) victory parade, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Thursday suspended senior Bengaluru police officers including city Police Commissioner 'with immediate effect'. Informing of the steps taken after 11 people were killed in the stampede on Wednesday, the chief minister said, "Cubbon Park Police Station Police Inspector, Station House Master, Station House Officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, Cricket Stadium in-charge, Additional Commissioner of Police, ...Read More >
Following a stampede at an IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru that resulted in 11 fatalities, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has suspended several top police officials for negligence. A judicial inquiry, led by Justice John Michael D'Cunha, will investigate the incident, along with a CID probe into RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayanand, Additional Commissioner ( ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed grief over the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium, lamenting the loss of lives and the damage to Bengaluru's reputation. He dismissed opposition allegations and accusations of playing politics, emphasizing the government's responsibility.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday turned emotional over the loss of lives due to the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium and said that Bengaluru has lost its image due to the incid ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad for the second time after being picked in the IPL 2025 auction, feel it's more than just a professional opportunity but a heartfelt homecoming. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager to change this piece of history and aim to create new memories in Bangaluru's beloved cricket fortress. Bhuvneshwar, who began h ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the state government over the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed the lives of 11 people and left several injured. The High Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident and asked for a further status report. 'News items have been published in various newspapers, narrating the tragedy that happened when 11 persons died and 75 were injured during the course of the victory celebration of RCB. This court is taking cognisance of the incident,' the High Court said. 'Senio ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In joint statement, both Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) have announced Rs. 5 lakh ex-gratia for each family members of 11 persons, who were killed in the stampede that occurred in front of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, yesterday. "RCB - KSCA expresses deep concern and heartfelt condolences regarding the unfortunate incident that occurred during the celebration organised by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier today," the joint statement stated. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of lives and the ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede during RCB's celebrations: The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations here, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future. Nearly two and a half lakh people thronged the areas near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of their idols, but the ensuing chaos caused the death of 11 people, besides leaving scores of others injured. "I feel very bad about that. I think we have to learn from each other. ...Read More >
Subathu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): A strength of 158 Agniveers passed out in an impressive Passing Out Parade at the historical Salaria Stadium of 14 Gorkha Training Centre in Subathu, an official release said on Thursday. The recruits, who swore allegiance to the Indian Republic, underwent rigorous training for over 31 weeks in various aspects of physical fitness, battle and field craft, weapons, and tactics. Also Read | Delhi: High-Level US Team Arrives for Talks on Bilateral Trade Pact With India. As per the release, the Agniveers would now be joining the Gorkha Battalions ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Members of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Thursday demanded accountability from the association's management in the aftermath of the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium here that resulted in 11 deaths on Wednesday.Some members, miffed at the KSCA's over-zealousness in felicitating the RCB team upon their IPL win, raised questions about the management's lack of enthusiasm in greeting Karnataka state teams when they won BCCI tournaments in the past, barely acknowledging their achievements.A case in point is the state senior team that had won the Vijay Hazare Trophy ...Read More >
Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) President Raghu Ram Bhat and a few other office bearers moved the Karnataka High Court on Friday seeking to quash the FIR filed against them in the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case. Police on Thursday registered an FIR against RCB, event management firm DNA entertainment private limited, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah too on Thursday had instructed the state DGP and IGP to immediately arrest the re ...Read More >