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Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB.

RCB Fans Rejoice: Victory Parade Confirmed!

RCB Fans Rejoice: Victory Parade Confirmed!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The state government has planned a formal felicitation ceremony at the iconic steps of the Vidhana Soudha.

Cong's Shivakumar stuns Karnataka assembly by singing RSS anthem

Cong's Shivakumar stuns Karnataka assembly by singing RSS anthem

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Shivakumar's recital came when the Bharatiya Janata Party legislators accused Shivakumar of being an 'abettor' of the stampede as he created mass frenzy.

RCB Cares: IPL champions' 6-point plan for better crowd control

RCB Cares: IPL champions' 6-point plan for better crowd control

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

RCB will work closely with IPL and KSCA to design better crowd management protocols after 11 people were crushed to death in a stampede during the team's trophy IPL title celebrations in June.

'Heartbroken': Smriti Mandhana reacts to Bengaluru stampede

'Heartbroken': Smriti Mandhana reacts to Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana expressed her grief at the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

AB De Villiers Returning To RCB!

AB De Villiers Returning To RCB!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I might be involved with the IPL again in the future in a different role.'

'Will die as a Congressman': DKS apologizes for RSS prayer

'Will die as a Congressman': DKS apologizes for RSS prayer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar offered to apologize if anyone was hurt over his rendition of the RSS' prayer song in the state assembly. He reaffirmed his loyalty to the Congress party.

Karnataka govt blames RCB, KSCA for Bengaluru stampede

Karnataka govt blames RCB, KSCA for Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The status report claims that RCB organised a massive victory parade and celebration without prior permission or furnishing mandatory details to city authorities.

Siddaramaiah's political secy sacked over B'luru stampede

Siddaramaiah's political secy sacked over B'luru stampede

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Siddaramaiah on Thursday suspended Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda and four other senior police officials in connection with the stampede incident.

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

RCB claimed that CAT's order didn't adhere to the principles of natural justice.

At a loss for words: Kohli on stampede in Bengaluru

At a loss for words: Kohli on stampede in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Absolutely gutted,' he posted on Instagram.

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the Karnataka government's suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was suspended following a fatal stampede at a stadium last month. The tribunal's decision could also lead to the reinstatement of other suspended officers.

Ex-India pacer Prasad set to contest in KSCA elections

Ex-India pacer Prasad set to contest in KSCA elections

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad had served as a vice-president from 2013 to 2016 when Anil Kumble was the KSCA president.

'We've to honour...' RCB break silence on stampede

'We've to honour...' RCB break silence on stampede

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Now, over three months after the tragic stampede, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have broken the silence on the matter.

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to publicly disclose its status report on the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.

RCB announces Rs 10 lakh each for families of deceased

RCB announces Rs 10 lakh each for families of deceased

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday announced a financial aid of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the 11 individuals, who lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

'Crowd broke gates': Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede

'Crowd broke gates': Shivakumar on Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said the crowd broke the gates and there was a stampede-like situation near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where a large number of people thronged to participate in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru victory celebrations.

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2025

World Cup Tune-up: India Women to host Australia Women for three ODIs in Sept.

SEE: Bengaluru Goes Wild as RCB Return with IPL Trophy

SEE: Bengaluru Goes Wild as RCB Return with IPL Trophy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by state's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar at the airport.

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI Ombudsman instructs RCB, KSCA to file written submissions

BCCI to deliberate on norms for victory celebrations

BCCI to deliberate on norms for victory celebrations

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

BCCI Apex Council to discuss norms for IPL victory celebrations after Bengaluru stampede

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, the resignation has been submitted to the president of the Board, Raghuram Bhat.

Confusion, free passes: What led to Bengaluru stampede

Confusion, free passes: What led to Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The initial chaos that later turned into a stampede began as several cricket enthusiasts who did not have entry tickets to the stadium tried to swarm into the premises along with those who had valid tickets, sources in the police said.

BJP takes 'selfie' jibe at K'taka govt over B'luru stampede

BJP takes 'selfie' jibe at K'taka govt over B'luru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

As many as 11 people died and 33 injured following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, where a large number of people had thronged to participate in the RCB team's IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday.

This was a 'deadly' welcome for IPL champions: Kirmani

This was a 'deadly' welcome for IPL champions: Kirmani

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'I suppose if RCB waited for 17 (18) years to become champions and organisers, whosoever it may be, could have waited for a while for things to settle down and then organise a show to felicitate these great heroes of RCB.'

'Terrible day for fans like us'

'Terrible day for fans like us'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'I bought tickets for the function but was not even able to enter the stadium. Police suddenly blocked all the roads and closed all the entrances to the venue, and suddenly they started lathi-charging near the main gate.'

PIX: Bengaluru's Rain Threatens IPL Match

PIX: Bengaluru's Rain Threatens IPL Match

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

As rain continues to drizzle over the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, the start of Friday's much-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and Punjab Kings is delayed.

Bengaluru stampede: CM orders probe, BJP slams govt

Bengaluru stampede: CM orders probe, BJP slams govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka over the deaths in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrations in Bengaluru, demanding that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara take responsibility for the incident.

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

After an FIR was lodged against them, KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, secretary A Shankar and treasurer E S Jayaram submitted in the Karnataka high court that the gate management and crowd management were not the responsibility of the association.

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

This is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India.

A Sea of White for King Kohli

A Sea of White for King Kohli

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Kohli, who announced his red-ball retirement via Instagram earlier this month without a farewell match, received an ovation of a different kind.

'Heartbreaking': Prez, PM, Rahul condole stampede deaths

'Heartbreaking': Prez, PM, Rahul condole stampede deaths

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress top leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the Bengaluru stampede deaths and the Bharatiya Janata Party asked the Congress government to own up responsibility for what it called the 'state-sponsored negligence'.

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The other venues for the eight-team tournament include Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Colombo.

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2023, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has undertaken the renovation works that are essential prior to the quadrennial extravaganza.

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.

Ruling party should not be blamed for stampede: BCCI VP Shukla

Ruling party should not be blamed for stampede: BCCI VP Shukla

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

'It should not be politicised. If this happens in a BJP-ruled state, we should not blame them.'

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Will cooperate with govt and judicial authorities: RCB after stampede FIR against it

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

HC directs K'taka govt to file status report over stampede by June 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The court, after taking suo motu cognisance of the matter, issued notice to the state, and tasked it to file a detailed status report by June 10.

'If Virat Knew, He'd Have Walked Out'

'If Virat Knew, He'd Have Walked Out'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Virat and the players likely found out much later, by which point they had no say in what was happening.'

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Bengaluru Tragedy: Why India Must Rethink Crowd Safety

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

What happened in Bengaluru is a wake-up call, no celebration of sport should ever come at the cost of human life, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.