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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Topic: RCB

SubscriberWrites: Cup of Joy turns into cup of sorrow

A night meant to celebrate RCB’s historic IPL win turned tragic, as poor planning and political vanity led to a deadly stampede—leaving joy shattered and lives lost.

Police letter warned govt of security risk at Vidhana Soudha RCB event, hrs before Chinnaswamy stampede

Letter contradicts Siddaramaiah govt's claims that confusion arose due to lack of clarity from law enforcement agencies. The Bengaluru top cop was suspended day after the incident.

RCB stampede shows our cities aren’t equipped for mass euphoria and celebration

As India mourns, the authorities face uncomfortable questions: How many more tragedies will it take to prioritise fan and attendee safety?

Bengaluru stampede makes it clear—those managing IPL want the benefits without accountability

Every tragedy is a chance to learn. The Bengaluru stampede should serve as an eye-opener for Indian cricket fans. Euphoria must not drive them into a frenzy.

Siddaramaiah sacks political secy & intelligence chief amid blame game over stampede that killed 11

Govindraj is a Rajya Sabha MP and president of Karnataka Olympic Association.

RCB marketing head, 3 from event firm that organised parade among 4 held over Bengaluru stampede

Arrests come day after Bengaluru Police filed suo motu FIR naming Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment & the administrative committee of Karnataka State Cricket Association.

Bengaluru stampede: 4 held after suo motu FIR, senior police officers suspended as blame game continues

Siddaramiah govt holds police & organisers responsible for mishap, while police’s FIR books RCB, event firm & state cricket body for culpable homicide.

Bengaluru’s ‘deadly crowd crush’ & the once ‘unimaginable’ India-Israel defence partnership

International media also reports on why Tesla doesn't want to manufacture in India & the 'crackdown on alleged illegal immigrants from Bangladesh'.

Bengaluru stampede tragedy: What science tells us about crowd control

A stampede during RCB's victory celebrations outside Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives Wednesday. Research shows crowds exhibit wave-like patterns, identifying which can aid management.

‘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.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.