Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, in tears, addressed the media following a stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB victory celebrations, resulting in 11 deaths and over 70 injuries. He apologized for the tragedy, acknowledging the government underestimated the crowd size.
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As Indian airlines aim to capture a larger share of international travel, IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, has strongly opposed Emirates' persistent requests for increased flying rights to Dubai. Elbers emphasized the need for mutual agreement in bilateral agreements, highlighting the importance of utilizing existing traffic rights before considering new ones, a stance contrasting with Emirates' call for more capacity.
Punjab Police suspect Pakistan's ISI is using Indian YouTubers for espionage, arresting Jasbir Singh, who has 11 lakh subscribers, for allegedly sharing sensitive information. This follows the arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and several others, including a cobbler and tailor, indicating a broader ISI strategy to gather intelligence and potentially influence public opinion through online personalities with wide reach
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The RCB No 18 poured his heart out on Instagram as he recalled what has been 18 years in pursuit of the IPL trophy. He dedicated the win to the loyal Bengaluru fans. The 36-year-old scored 43 in the final and led the charge for his side in what was a thrilling finish to a very competitive season.
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