Amidst the uproar over the discovery of a large sum of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai addressed the critical issue of maintaining judicial legitimacy and public confidence. He acknowledged that instances of corruption and misconduct within the judiciary negatively impact public trust.
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A chaotic victory parade in Bengaluru, celebrating RCB's IPL win, turned tragic due to poor planning and management. Eleven fans died and 75 were injured amidst massive crowds and inadequate crowd control. The absence of coordination between RCB management, police, and politicians, coupled with delayed information and stadium mismanagement, led to the devastating stampede, sparking outrage and grief.
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