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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a historic celebration turned into a heartbreaking tragedy as a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday claimed 11 lives and left 33 others injured. The incident occurred just hours after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, prompting a massive turnout of fans near the stadium.RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) issued a joint statement on Wednesday night, expressing “deep concern and heartfelt condolences” over the incident. “RCB-KSCA expresses deep concern and heartfelt condolences regarding the unfortunate incident that occurred during the celebration organised by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier today,” the statement read.“We are profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of life and the injuries sustained by individuals during this event. Our thoughts and prayers are with […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: At least eight are feared dead and over 40 were injured after a stampede broke out outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru had planned their IPL 2025 victory celebrations but things got out of control shortly before the event was due to begin inside the stadium.Around 5pm, multiple reports of injuries and deaths emerged from outside the stadium but the programme continued as planned. It is understood that Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council Chairman Arun Dhumal had to call up the franchise, who were unaware of the events which unfolded outside the venue. Dhumal was assured that the event will be wrapped up quickly inside the stadium but the damage was already done outside it.Even after getting a call from the IPL chair, why wasn't the event wrapped up? TimesofIndia.com reached […]

[ad_1] RCB's title celebrations turned chaotic in Bengaluru on Wednesday, as a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium left at least seven people feared dead and over 25 injured. A video showed a car being damaged after fans climbed over it during the frenzy. The clip showed the car’s shattered windshield and a severely dented roof, indicating significant damage.RCB title celebrations turn chaotic - live updatesThousands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans had gathered near the stadium to catch a glimpse of the team following their maiden IPL title win. Police were seen using mild force to control the swelling crowd before a planned felicitation ceremony organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Eyewitnesses said a stampede-like situation emerged as gates remained shut, prompting panic among fans trying to enter or exit the premises.“Inside, the seats are all full and that’s […]

[ad_1] Habiba Soliman, left, and Mohamed Soliman after the attack in Boulder (Image credits: X @KickRocks2025) Just weeks before her father’s alleged "terror attack" in Colorado, Habiba Soliman, daughter of suspect Mohamed Soliman, had spoken about how moving to the United States had changed her life and allowed her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.In her application for the Best and Brightest award, she credited the family’s move to the US for giving her that chance. “Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me,” she wrote.“I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of time,” she added.“Most importantly, I came to appreciate that family is the unchanging support.” Born in Egypt and raised in Kuwait, she said that Kuwait’s residency […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: After 18 seasons of unwavering commitment and countless moments of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally got their hands on the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling final. The long-awaited triumph marked a historic moment not only for the franchise but also for one of its most iconic players, Virat Kohli.Emotions, hugs, tears, high fives, shouts, and roars filled the air as RCB lifted the trophy at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.In a video now going viral on social media, Kohli is seen opening the lid of the IPL trophy and checking what’s inside it. His curious gesture sparked loud laughter among his teammates.Kohli, who has been with RCB since the inception of the league in 2008, shared a heartfelt post […]

[ad_1] Record surge in asylum claims highlights the struggles of international students amid Canada's tightening immigration policies Canada has introduced a new bill – the Strong Borders Act, aimed at enhancing border security, stopping the flow of illegal fentanyl, combat money laundering, and ensuring the integrity of the immigration system."Amid the wide array of provisions are measures that will curb the rising number of international students—many of them from India—from seeking asylum. Between January and September 2024 alone, nearly 14,000 asylum claims were filed by international students, with Indian nationals accounting for close to 2,300 of these applications."Several Indian students are misled into believing that they can convert their temporary student status into permanent residency by claiming asylum. The truth is that claims made under false pretexts can result in deportation.To protect the integrity of the asylum mechanism, the bill […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli with the IPL trophy in Ahmedabad (Image via PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The Royal Challengers Bengaluru team were in for a grand welcome back home after winning their maiden IPL crown against Punjab Kings. The final, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw RCB clinch the trophy thanks to a 6-run victory. While the award ceremony and post-match celebrations brimmed with jubilation, the franchise had also planned for an open bus parade back in Bengaluru.Those plans were dashed by the Bengaluru Traffic Police who have cancelled the event. While several fans were looking forward to it amid euphoria of first-ever IPL title, an official notification by the Traffic Police has confirmed that there will be no bus parade. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"Due to felicitation function for RCB team at Chinnaswamy […]

[ad_1] File: A mob vandalizing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue in Dhaka Bangladesh's interim government has revoked the freedom fighter status of "Bangabandhu" Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and more than 400 politicians, who were victorious in the 1970 elections in the erstwhile East Pakistan. The Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker government issued an ordinance amending the JAMUNA Act on Tuesday night, giving a new definition of who would be recognised as a participant in the country's struggle for independence from Pakistan.Also Read: ‘Implementing’ Pak ideology? Bangladesh cancels all national days tied to Liberation War and MujiburUnder the amended ordinance, members of the provisional "Mujibnagar government" will now be recognized only as "associates of the Liberation War."The ordinance also identifies four other categories of freedom fighters as mere associates.These four categories are: Bangladeshi professionals who have made special contributions to the liberation war abroad and […]

[ad_1] Virat Kohli holds the IPL trophy. (Pic credit: IPL) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: After Josh Hazlewood bowled the second dot of the final over, Virat Kohli’s face appeared on the big screen at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He was seen wiping tears from his eyes. The moment the last ball was bowled, he fell to his knees, and the emotions flowed.He was mobbed by his current RCB teammates. Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, his former RCB mates with whom he lost the final in 2016, were there to give him warm hugs. His biggest supporter, wife Anushka Sharma, was there to live the moment. In another emotional video, he jumps and hugs former India coach Ravi Shastri.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Right from the start of the day, it felt like it was […]

[ad_1] Bilawal Bhutto (ANI photo/File) Pakistan's ex-foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday claimed that Muslims were being "demonised" in India, but was effectively countered by a foreign journalist.Zardari made the remark while speaking at a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York. In a copy-cat move, he is leading Pakistan's delegation to the United States to highlight India's "aggressive actions" during the recent conflict between the neighbours.During a question and hour session, the journalist said, "Let me start with a statement you (Zardari) made today saying that the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir is being used as a political tool to demonise Muslims in India."He added, "Sir, I have watched the briefings from both sides. And as far as I recall, there were Muslim military officers conducting the briefing for India."He was referring to Colonel Sofiya Qureshi […]