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Real reasons behind Bengaluru police commissioner’s suspension

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers by Dhanya Rajendran, Shabbir Ahmed, and Pooja Prasanna. After the shocking suspension of Bengaluru Commissioner of Police B Dayananda, we spoke to sources in the police and those close to CM Siddaramaiah. One of the…

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South Central 30: RCB’s post-win tragedy and Kamal Haasan’s Kannada origin row

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss RCB's long-awaited IPL victory and the tragic deaths that followed in the stampede at the franchise’s success meet in Bengaluru. Sports journalist Venkat Ananth weighs in on the discussion with important pointers about fandom, the…

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The story of a disaster: An IPL win, a city’s joy, and a tragedy that was waiting to happen

Bengaluru was ready. WhatsApp groups were buzzing with potential plans, and not the kinds that get washed down by lethargy and red lines on Google Maps. These were serious plans. Someone fetched a list of screenings, someone else a list of bars with projector screens. A matrix of experience versus…

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Top cricket official among four arrested over deadly stadium crush in India

Police officials say top marketing official of RCB, Nikhil Sosale, among those arrested

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Cricket fans in India were celebrating their team's win. A stampede turned that joy into tragedy

At least 11 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in southern India's Bengaluru city on Wednesday

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Compensation announced for families of Bengaluru stampede victims

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Two children among 11 killed in stampede during IPL title celebrations in India: How the tragedy unfolded

Cricket authorities blame organisers for disaster at Royal Challengers Bengaluru home stadium

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Miscommunication, poor plan, social media frenzy: Piecing together the Bengaluru stampede

It was meant to be a celebration like no other. A grand tribute to a beloved team that finally clinched the IPL title after 18 long years. But the victory march for Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned into a day of horror, as celebration gave way to tragedy. Eleven lives were…

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Stampede at cricket stadium in India kills 11 and injures dozens

Officials say most of those injured were transferred to nearby hospitals to receive medical attention but are in stable condition.

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At least 11 dead in stampede outside cricket stadium in southern India

Authorities say crowd was ‘uncontrollable’ as thousands gathered celebrating Indian Premier League winners in Bengaluru.

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At least 10 feared dead in stampede-like situation during RCB welcome in Bengaluru

At least ten people who had come to view their Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team tragically lost their lives on Wednesday, June 4. A stampede-like situation occurred after large crowds gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy stadium.

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Aussie star helps King Kohli win IPL title at long last

After 17 years, Indian legend Virat Kohli has finally lifted the IPL trophy with his beloved Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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Virat Kohli ends 17-year wait as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally win first IPL title

Former India captain hits top score as Punjab Kings fail to chase down modest target in Ahmedabad final

Evening Standard

Kohli wins first IPL title as RCB beat Punjab Kings in final

Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru win first Indian Premier League title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs.

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How to watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru: live stream today's IPL final online from anywhere, PBKS chasing 191 for victory

All the ways to watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru live streams online and from anywhere in a highly anticipated Indian Premier League final.

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How to watch IPL final 2025 – live stream Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru online

Watch 2025 IPL final live streams from anywhere – including free options and U.S. and U.K. coverage – as two teams yet to win the Indian Premier League meet

The Independent UK

Pakistan set to play Women’s Cricket World Cup games in Sri Lanka as hybrid hosting model revealed

India had been due to host the entirety of the eight-team tournament in September and October

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Hazlewood destroys Punjab as Bengaluru reach IPL final.

The return of Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood gives Royal Challengers Bengaluru the cutting edge to scythe down Punjab Kings and win a place in the IPL final.

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RCB-Punjab Kings: Kohli closes on maiden IPL title as Bengaluru reach final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru demolishes Punjab Kings with eight-wicket win to reach first IPL final since 2016.

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Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru: how to watch IPL playoff online today for free and from anywhere, RCB chasing 102 for victory

All the ways to watch Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru live streams online and from anywhere in the first playoff of the Indian Premier League.

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Let Me Explain: Why Bengaluru floods every year

Bengaluru flooded again, this time even before the monsoon. People being rescued in boats, tractors and even earth movers. Four people lost their lives across the city. This has been a regular scene now. Yet there are no real solutions ahead.

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Cummins rips into Bengaluru as Hyderabad have their say

Hyderabad's Australian captain will not be seeing end-of-season play-off action but did deliver a blow to Bengaluru's aspirations with a three-wicket haul.

The Independent UK

Boy, 12, among two electrocuted in flooded apartment basement in Indian IT hub

City records 104mm of rain in past 24 hours, inundating low-lying areas and triggering widespread traffic snarls

The Guardian - UK

‘The fans just circulate hot air’: how indoor heat is making life unbearable in India’s sweltering cities

As the mercury soars, people have been told to shelter inside. But for those in poor housing in places like Bengalaru, there is no respite

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Ponting's Punjab and Hazlewood's RCB make IPL playoffs

The Ricky Ponting-coached Punjab Kings have reached the IPL playoffs, their win over Rajasthan ensuring that Josh Hazlewood-powered Bengaluru have also made it.

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