RCB's IPL victory celebration turns tragic: 3 killed, 20 injured in stampede near B'luru's Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | June 4, 2025 5:32 PM

Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) The celebrations for the first-ever IPL victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned tragic on Wednesday with over 20 fans injured and falling sick, and three killed following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The incident occurred while fans were attending the celebration event for the RCB team lifting the IPL 2025 trophy.

Paraguay and India learning from each other: President Santiago Pena Palacios on strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | June 4, 2025 4:27 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Visiting Paraguay President Santiago Pena Palacios on Wednesday expressed optimism about strengthening ties between the two nations during his first official visit to India. Noting the historical significance of his visit, he said it marked only the second time a Paraguayan head of state has come to India and emphasised that both countries are learning from each other.

LoP Gandhi talks like spokesperson of Pakistan, China: MP Minister Sarang

IANS | June 4, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishvas Sarang launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “surrendered” to US President Donald Trump during 'Operation Sindoor', and alleged that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, talks like the spokesperson of Pakistan and China.

Justice Varma probe: Did 4-5 sacks of currency go up in smoke, or did they ever exist?

IANS | June 4, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The report submitted by a three-judge panel constituted by then Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has indicted Justice Yashwant Varma based on allegations surrounding the presence and purported destruction of large quantities of unaccounted cash during a fire incident on March 14 at his Tughlak Crescent residence in New Delhi. The panel has found the allegations "substantiated". However, sources said that a close scrutiny of the facts, testimonies, and procedural conduct invites a more nuanced appraisal.