Friday, March 13
A stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, though official confirmation is pending. Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar stated that he has no confirmed reports of deaths and urged calm, noting the program was shortened due to the massive crowd. Police struggled to manage the large number of fans attempting to enter the stadium, despite entry restrictions.
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Tragedy struck Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations as a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in eight fatalities and over 40 injuries. Overwhelmed by massive crowds, police struggled to maintain control despite a heavy presence. The Karnataka government's prior cancellation of a victory parade due to security concerns proved prescient.
A stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, though official confirmation is pending. Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar stated that he has no confirmed reports of deaths and urged calm, noting the program was shortened due to the massive crowd. Police struggled to manage the large number of fans attempting to enter the stadium, despite entry restrictions.
A stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, though official confirmation is pending. Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar stated that he has no confirmed reports of deaths and urged calm, noting the program was shortened due to the massive crowd. Police struggled to manage the large number of fans attempting to enter the stadium, despite entry restrictions.
The next nationwide census will begin on March 1, 2027, with Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand starting earlier in October 2026. For the first time in over seven decades, the census will include caste enumeration to ensure transparency and national consistency.
A stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations has reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, though official confirmation is pending. Karnataka's deputy CM D K Shivakumar stated that he has no confirmed reports of deaths and urged calm, noting the program was shortened due to the massive crowd. Police struggled to manage the large number of fans attempting to enter the stadium, despite entry restrictions.
The next nationwide census will begin on March 1, 2027, with Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Uttarakhand starting earlier in October 2026. For the first time in over seven decades, the census will include caste enumeration to ensure transparency and national consistency.
