Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede: FIR blames RCB management, claims necessary permissions not obtained (Ld)

IANS | June 5, 2025 9:50 PM

Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) The Karnataka Police in the FIR registered regarding the June 4 stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, claimed that the accused parties -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, DNA event management firm, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Administrative Committee -- organised the victory celebration without the necessary permissions.

Women of UP's Jaunpur becoming self-reliant through 'Shakti Rasoi' scheme

IANS | June 5, 2025 8:45 PM

Jaunpur, June 5 (IANS) Women in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur are taking confident steps toward self-reliance through the Central assistance under “Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)”. Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Shakti Rasoi scheme is transforming lives by empowering women with sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Varanasi: 608 beneficiaries receive high-tech, luxury housing under PMAY-U

IANS | June 5, 2025 5:55 PM

Varanasi, June 5 (IANS) In a significant milestone under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), 608 beneficiaries in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Varanasi have been allotted high-tech, luxury-style homes. The project, inaugurated by the Prime Minister in 2015, marks the first time that such advanced housing facilities have been made available to economically weaker sections under the PMAY-U scheme.

'Absolutely heartrending': PM Modi condoles deaths in B'luru stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | June 4, 2025 9:07 PM

New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in which at least 11 people were killed while over 30 sustained injuries. The incident happened while fans were trying to enter the stadium to participate in the celebration event organised to mark the occasion of RCB winning its first-ever IPL trophy.