Tragedy struck Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebration, resulting in at least eight fatalities and over 40 injuries due to a stampede. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia acknowledged security lapses in organising the event after the team's victory over Punjab Kings.
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K Govindaraju has been removed from his position as Political Secretary to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, effective immediately. The state government issued a notification on Friday confirming the decision. Govindaraju, a well-known political figure in Karnataka and a close confidant of Siddaramaiah, had held the post since the Congress government assumed power.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), which claimed responsibility for the operation, said the drones were covertly transported across Russian territory and launched from makeshift enclosures hidden in civilian-looking trucks. Once in proximity to the target airfields, the drone swarms were deployed and flown directly at parked aircraft. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the operation a “brilliant” achievement and said it had been in planning for 18 months.
Anushka Sharma's presence at RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 victory grabbed attention, but the mystery companion beside her sparked online curiosity. The woman is Malvika Nayak, a close friend of Anushka and Business Development head at Innoz Technologies. Malvika's husband, Nikhil Sosale, heads Marketing & Revenue for RCB, solidifying their connection to the team and the celebrity couple.
SpaceX's Starship program experienced another setback as its Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket exploded during the ninth test flight. The uncrewed mission from Texas aimed to advance the development of the massive rocket system for lunar and Martian transport.
In Noida's Sector 53, a social media feud escalated into a violent assault on Monday. Saurabh Yadav and his brother were attacked by a group, including Akash and Aman Awana, allegedly linked to illegal activities. The brothers were beaten, and Saurabh was nearly run over by a Thar.
Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, chose to bowl first after winning the toss against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. RCB replaced Nuwan Thushara with Josh Hazlewood, while Punjab Kings brought in Azmatullah Omarzai for Marco Jansen. Yuzvendra Chahal's absence from Punjab Kings' XI due to a minor niggle raised concerns despite earlier hopes for his recovery.
Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has appointed a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer, sparking online buzz. Co-founder Rahul Arepaka's LinkedIn post introducing Denver went viral, highlighting the pup's role in boosting office morale. The company has embraced a pet-friendly environment, with Denver's presence bringing unexpected positivity.
The festival takes place on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month in the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. The holy day is dedicated to joy, prayer, and sharing blessings with loved ones. As Eid-al-Adha is set to be celebrated on June 7 in India, sending warm wishes and heartfelt messages to those around you is a beautiful way to express your love and good wishes