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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
TopicIndian Premier League

Topic: Indian Premier League

‘Absolutely gutted’—RCB batter Virat Kohli expresses grief over Bengaluru stampede

Absolutely gutted'—RCB batter Virat Kohli expresses grief over Bengaluru stampede

‘My brother was crazy about cricket, it took his life’: Chinnaswamy stampede leaves families devastated

11 lives were snuffed out as RCB's IPL victory celebrations turned into tragedy Wednesday. All of them were aged under 33, the youngest being 13.

Another season, another heartbreak: Why Punjab Kings faltered in final after an incredible IPL campaign

IPL 2025 could have been perfect redemption story for franchise. But chance is now gone. What will define PBKS going forward is resilience. Captain Iyer is hopeful. 'We have to receive trophy next year'.

18 years, 3 final losses, one dream: The epic IPL journey of 2025 champions RCB & its loyal fans

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history on 3 June, 2025, but success came at the end of a long, dark tunnel. They reached finals thrice—in 2009, 2011 & 2016—only to face defeat each time.

How Trump’s visa freeze has hit Indian students, parents hard & King Kohli’s IPL moment

Global media also reports on outrage over the death of a 10-year-old rape victim in Bihar due to hospital mismanagement, and chances of Modi skipping this year’s G-7 summit.

Kohli’s dogged batting, Patidar’s captaincy & the season that ended RCB’s 18-yr wait for an IPL win

Punjab Kings, meanwhile, enjoyed a stellar campaign but couldn’t get over the line against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

After 18-yr wait, RCB clinch 1st-ever IPL title as Punjab Kings fall short in final

Ahmedabad (Gujarat): Finally, after 18 years, it is party time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as a brilliant spell from Krunal Pandya and solid...

Even-stevens between RCB & Punjab Kings over the years. It’s down to a battle of nerves at IPL finale

They have played 36 matches against each other in IPL history, winning 18 each. Spectators can expect a pulsating contest between Kohli & Jamieson, and Iyer & Hazlewood.

Kannada debate reaches IPL doorstep before mega final—‘today in RCB, tomorrow JCB’

He says when cricketers play Ranji Trophy, they represent their states, but in IPL ‘players are openly auctioned off for money. Is there feeling of state or nationalism in that?’

Last dance, first chance: IPL to get 1st-time champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IPL 2025 marks Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 4th IPL final appearance without a win, while Punjab Kings have reached the final only once, in 2014, when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

On Camera

India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.