Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the Bengaluru stampede that resulted in 11 fatalities, ordering a magisterial inquiry while refraining from defending the incident. He referenced past tragedies like the Kumbh Mela, while the BJP criticized the Congress-led government for negligence, citing inadequate planning and security.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with India to resolve critical issues such as Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism. This call for peace follows a similar statement made earlier in the week, amidst heightened tensions following a recent terrorist attack and India's retaliatory military actions.
Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched a Qualifier 1 spot in IPL 2025, triumphing over Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets. Chasing a challenging 227-3, RCB's Jitesh Sharma's explosive 85 off 33 balls and key contributions from Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal secured the win.
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