Governor felicitates Special Olympics Bharat athletes from Himachal; urges support for inclusion, anti-drug movement
Shimla : The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Wednesday felicitated athletes of Special Olympics Bharat who represented India in the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy (2025) and the World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany (2023). The ceremony, held in Shimla, honoured 15 athletes from Himachal Pradesh who won a total of […]
“My heart goes out to every affected family”: Sachin Tendulkar reflects on “tragic” stampede incident in Bengaluru
New Delhi: India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar condoled the “tragic” stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated its first IPL title triumph in 18 years after beating Punjab Kings in the final on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL winning celebrations near the iconic […]
“Ruling party should not be blamed”: BCCI VP Shukla urges not to “politicise” stampede incident
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president and Congress MP Rajeev Shukla believes the ruling party, Congress, “should not be blamed” for the stampede that broke out outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL winning celebrations on Wednesday. After the stampede incident, Karnataka Legislative Council […]
“Give him the loudest cheer…”: Virat Kohli hails skipper Patidar after RCB’s maiden IPL win
Bengaluru : Following his side’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli hailed the winning captain Rajat Patidar and the franchise’s loyal fanbase. Virat was speaking during the felicitation event of the RCB team organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on […]
Cummins confirms Steve Smith’s batting position for Australia’s WTC final
Melbourne : Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that star batter Steve Smith will be batting at number four during the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at the Lord’s. With the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 fast approaching and set for June 11, Australia have zeroed in on an important […]
“I have known him since he was called ‘Cheeku’…”: Harbhajan feels Virat “deserves” all rewards for hard work
Mumbai : Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was as pleased as a punch after witnessing Virat Kohli end his 18-year-long wait to lift his first IPL trophy with his beloved Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a pulsating final against Punjab Kings. The night of June 3 will hold a special place in the hearts of Virat […]
Mohammad Haris powers Pakistan to 3-0 whitewash, jumps 210 spots in ICC T20I Rankings
New Delhi: Pakistan grabbed the spotlight with a commanding 3-0 series sweep over Bangladesh on home soil. Leading the charge was Mohammad Haris, who was named Player of the Series after a sensational century in the final match. His explosive performance saw him skyrocket 210 places to reach No. 30 in the latest ICC Men’s […]
“Absolutely worth the wait”: Virat Kohli pens emotional note after RCB’s maiden IPL title win
Ahmedabad : After 18 seasons of unwavering commitment and countless moments of heartbreak, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally laid 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 just for the franchise but also for […]
NIA raids multiple locations in J&K in terror conspiracy case
SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir as part of its probe into a terror conspiracy case, officials said. The raids were carried out in Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, Baramulla and Kupwara districts, the officials said. Further details are awaited.
11 dead in stampede as RCB’s first-ever IPL victory celebration turns tragic; Siddaramaiah orders magisterial probe
Bengaluru, June 4: The celebrations for the RCB’s first-ever IPL win turned tragic on Wednesday as at least 11 persons died and more than 30 were injured in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium after thousands of RCB fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the team. “11 are dead and 33 injured due to […]
