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February 13, 2026 12:10 PM

Karnataka govt gives green light to IPL matches at Chinnaswamy with strict safety norms

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the hosting of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium following recommendations from a government-appointed expert committee. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the state would implement the recommendations of the Justice John Michael D'Cunha report, with strict norms on ticketing, crowd regulation, and stadium access. Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy confirmed that the approval includes a cap of 35,000 spectator...

September 3, 2025 1:31 PM

Will move forward with care and responsibility: Kohli breaks silence on Bengaluru stampede

Senior Indian batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday broke his silence over the June 4 Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL title celebrations. In a post on the social media platform Instagram, the former RCB captain said, “What should’ve been the happiest moment in our franchise’s history… turned into something tragic. I’ve been thinking of and praying for the families of those we lost… and for our fans who were injured. Your loss is part...

June 6, 2025 2:25 PM

Senior RCB official among four arrested in Bengaluru stampede case

Bengaluru Police on Friday arrested four individuals, including senior Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) official Nikhil Sosale and three event managers, in connection with the stadium stampede that killed 11 and injured several others earlier this week. According to the police, the arrests were made in a joint operation by the Cubbon Park police and the Central Crime Branch (CCB) at the Kempegowda International Airport as the accused were reportedly attempting to leave for Mumbai. Police iden...