Bengaluru Stampede Updates: PM Modi Expresses Condolences; 11 Dead, 47 Injured Confirms Karnataka CM

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Bengaluru: Footwears lie on the ground outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following a stampede after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. At least four people were killed and several others suffered injuries in the incident. (PTI Photo)(

BJP took a Jibe at Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday after he alleged that the US brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. "If slight pressure is put on them, they run away out of fear. When Trump called Modi ji-'Modi ji kya kar rahe ho, Narender-Surrender and with 'ji hazooor', Narender ji followed Trump, he said in an earlier remark.

Latest News Live Update: Post Stampede Footwears Lie On The Ground Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium

Thousands of slippers and shoes lay scattered on the roads near Chinnaswamy Stadium in the aftermath of the stampede after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru.

Latest News Live Update: RCB Issues Statement

"RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families," read Royal Challengers Bengaluru's statement on Bengaluru stampede.

"We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us," it added.

"Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe", reads the statement.

Latest News Live Update: 'This Is Such A Sad Thing,' Says Union Minister Kumaraswamy

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said, "Today, when the RCB team decided to come to Bangalore, I think the government also invited them.

"Before inviting them, if the government had taken proper steps to save the lives of common people, such an incident would not have happened. This is really a sad thing," he said.

Latest News Live Update: "Had No Information That Such Event Was Being Planned," Says IPL Chairman

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal says, "This is a very unfortunate incident. We had no information that such an event was being planned. If such events are planned in the future, then proper arrangements should be made. Those who were sitting inside the stadium had no information about the incident."

Latest News Live Update: Siddaramaiah Announces Free Treatment For Injured, Rs 10 Lakh Compensation For Families Of 11 Dead

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 people who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during RCB's victory celebrations.

Siddaramaiah further announced free treatment for the injured at both the private and government hospitals. He confirmed that those who have been brought to the hospital are all out of danger.

Latest News Live Update: 'Got Very Less Time To Prepare,' Says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah shared that, "got very less time to prepare for the event."

Latest News Live Update: "I Have Ordered Magisterial Inquiry And Given 15 Days' Time," Says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has ordered a magisterial inquiry and given 15 days' time.

"I don't want to defend this incident. Our government will not do politics on this. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry and given 15 days' time. People even broke the gates of the stadium. There was a stampede," he said.

Latest News Live Update: 11 Dead, 33 Injured, Confirms Karnataka CM

Eleven people died and 33 people were injured at the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations in Bengaluru, confirmed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

"Most of them who died were youngsters," he said. "Pain of this tragedy has erased joy of victory," he further added.

Latest News Live Update: 'We Did Not Expect The Number Of People That Turned Up,' Says CM

"We did not expect the number of people that turned up," Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations in Bengaluru.

Latest News Live Update: 'Deeply Shocked By stampede,' Says Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

"Deeply shocked by the stampede," said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the Bengaluru stampede.

"The number of people who turned up where 2-3 lakh, when the capacity of the Chinnaswamy Stadium is around 35,000," Siddaramaiah said while addressing a press conference.

"The match happened last night and the preparation had to be done early this morning," he said.

Latest News Live Update: Karnataka Deputy CM Visits Hospital

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar visited hospital to those injured during the stampede at near Chinnaswamy Stadium.

"Visited Bowring Hospital to meet those injured and the bereaved in today’s unfortunate incident near Chinnaswamy Stadium. Saddened to witness their pain and speak to the victims during these difficult moments. I assured them of the best medical care and full support from the Government, and I wish them a speedy recovery," he shared on his X profile.

"Let our pride and passion always bring joy, not risk. Life is above all. I urge everyone to stay safe and reach home safely," he wrote.

Latest News Live Update: PM Modi Issues Condolence Message

"The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery," posted Prime Minister Modi's Office.

Latest News Live Update: 'RCB Franchise Also Did Not Think That Such Huge Crowd Would Come,' Says Rajeev Shukla 

"The crowd was huge, I spoke to the franchise, they also did not think that such a huge crowd would come and this incident happened suddenly. Efforts are being made to provide maximum help to the families of the deceased," BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla told ANI on the stampede during RCB's victory celebrations in Bengaluru.

"This can happen in any state and the ruling party should not be blamed for it. It should not be politicised. If this happens in a BJP-ruled state, we should not blame them," he said.

Latest News Live Update: 'It Was Not Anticipated That A Stampede Would Happen Outside Stadium," says Rajeev Shukla

"It was not anticipated that a stampede would happen outside the stadium," said BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on Bengaluru stampede,,

"Government did stop the roadshow in order to avoid stampede or any such situation. Everybody should work together on the damage control," he told ANI.

Latest News Live Update: 'Officials Inside Stadium Not Aware Of Stampede,' Says IPL Chairman

"Officials inside stadium were not aware of stampede," said IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal to NDTV on RCB celebrations despite tragedy.

Latest News Live Update: Anushka Sharma Posts Instagram Stories Of Crowd

Anushka Sharma shares video stories on her Instagram profile. In her first story, from inside the RCB team bus one can see Virat Kohli holding the cup, while the crowd has gathered on the Bengaluru streets.

In the recent story from Chinnaswamy Stadium, Sharma has posted a picture of Virat Kohli and the crowd at the stadium.

Latest News Live Update: 'It Is Very Sad And Tragic,' Says IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal 

"Its very sad and tragic," IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal told NDTV after 11 people died in a stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as RCB victory celebrations turned tragic.

"We had know knowledge of any event happening. No idea who organised it," he further said.

ILatest News Live Update: IPL Chairman Denies Knowledge Of Who Organised RCB Celebration Event

The Indian Premier League's Chairman Arun Dhumal told Republic TV that he denied having any knowledge of the identity of the person who organised a celebration event to celebrate RCB's victory in the IPL at Bengaluru's Chinsawamy Stadium that witnessed a stampede which left 11 dead and 27 injured.

Latest News Live Update: 'Karnataka Has Clearly Failed In Its Responsibility,'

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Prahlad Joshi, said that "the state government in Karnataka has clearly failed in its responsibility."

"Seven people died in a stampede in Karnataka. It’s heartbreaking to see such loss because of poor planning and crowd mismanagement. The state government in Karnataka has clearly failed in its responsibility," he shared on his X profile.

"Celebrations is one thing, but the State government without proper planning, without taking emergency services into confidence, took this urgent and unfortunate decision. This could have been avoided. The Government is responsible for this and accountability needs to be fixed," he further added.

Latest News Live Update: 11 Dead, 27 Injured In Stampede At Bengaluru Stadium

Eleven killed and 27 injured in stampede at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as RCB victory celebrations turn tragic on Wednesday, as per NDTV report.

Latest News Live Update: 'Cannot Use Lathi On Young Crowd,' Says

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, said that, "We had arranged more than 5,000 personnel. This is a young vibrant crowd, we can't use lathi".

Asked about deaths, he told NDTV, "Can't confirm anything."

Latest News Live Update: RCB Arrive At Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB team bus arrives at Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate their IPL 2025 victory.

Latest News Live Update: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Felicitates RCB 

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar felicitates the IPL 2025 Champions Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Vidhana Soudha.

Latest News Live Update: Cannot Confirm Anything Right Now, Says DK Shivakumar

"I cannot confirm anything right now," said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on dead of seven people in the stampede situation at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Latest News Live Update: 'We Dropped RCB's Victory Procession,' Says Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister

"This is not a controllable crowd," commented Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on the massive crowd gathered to celebrate RCB's first IPL victory.

"This is a big occasion for us, and we wanted to take out a procession, but the crowd is uncontrollable. Hence we dropped the procession," he told NDTV.

Latest News Live Update: Fans Climb Trees, Buses Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium

Fans climb trees and buses as massive crowds gather outside Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of IPL 2025 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Latest News Live Update: Child Faints Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium

Child faints outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as a massive crowd gathers to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory.

Latest News Live Update: 7 Dead In Bengaluru Stampede

RCB victory frenzy in Bengaluru turns deadly as 7 dead in stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Covid-19 News Live Update: States Told To Ensure Availability Of Oxygen, Isolation Beds, Ventilators

All states have been instructed to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators and essential medicines in view of rising cases of Covid, official sources said on Wednesday.

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Latest News Live Update: India's Census To Start In March 2027 In Two Phases

India's long-delayed decennial census will start from March 1, 2027, and will be held in two phases, NDTV reported on Wednesday.

The census in union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will start early from October 2026.

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Latest News Live Update: RCB Victory Parade

Victory Parade will be followed by celebrations at the Chinnaswamy stadium, shared RCB's official X account.

The team requested all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully.

Latest News Live Update: Fans Turn Up At 

A large number of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans have turned up to catch a glimpse of their champion team at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. A special felicitation ceremony for all RCB players has been organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association here today, as per ANI.

Latest News Live Update: RCB Leaves For Vidhana Soudha

IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru leaves for Vidhana Soudha, where they will be felicitated by the Karnataka government.

Latest News Live Update: Karnataka CM Arrives To Felicitate RCB

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah arrives at Vidhana Soudha to attend the felicitation ceremony of Royal Challengers Bengaluru following their historic IPL 2025 victory.

Latest News Live Update: PM Modi Meets Deputy Prime Minister Of Australia

PM Modi meets Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles on Wednesday.

"Glad to meet Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Richard Marles. Had a productive discussion on deepening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide our collaboration," he wrote on his X profile.

Latest News Live Update: RCB Fans Gather Outside Karnataka Assembly 

Fans of Royal Challengers Bengaluru gathered in large numbers outside Vidhana Soudha to catch a glimpse of their champion team. The RCB team will arrive at Vidhana Soudha, where they will be felicitated by the Karnataka government.

Latest News Live Update: Making Consensus For Impeachment Of Judge

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday underlined the government's resolve to take all political parties on board in moving an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, saying corruption in the judiciary cannot be approached through a 'political prism'.

News Live Update: RCB Arrive In Bengaluru

IPL 2025 Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrive in Bengaluru on Wednesday. They were received by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

News Live Update: Errol Musk Arrives In Ayodhya

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News Live Update: Flood Hits Assam's Kaziranga National Park

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The government is ready to discuss all issues under the rules of Parliament, as per NDTV report.

News Live Update: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Australian Deputy PM Hold Meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles holds a bilateral meeting on Wednesday.

"It is my honour to welcome you and your delegation to India. I fondly recall our meeting in November 2023 in New Delhi, followed by our conversation in July 2024. It is heartening to note the significant milestones achieved in our bilateral defence relations since our last meeting," he said addressing the meeting.

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Police uncovered a "terror-backed espionage network" connected to him. Officials revealed that he had allegedly traveled to Pakistan three times, as per PTI.

News Live Update: BJP Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi

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News Live Update: Indians Rescued In Iran

Three Indian citizens who were abducted in Tehran have been rescued during a police raid in Iran, NDTV reported.

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The Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) has clarified that the state government's recent ban on visiting various water bodies does not apply to waterfalls under the forest department's jurisdiction, PTI reported.

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News Live Update: OP Sindoor Faceoff

Pakistan attempted to derail an MP delegation's visit to Malaysia, citing Islamic solidarity and urging the cancellation of the trip. However, these interference efforts were rejected, NDTV reported.

Live Update: PM Modi Congratulated S. Korea President Elect 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Lee Jae-Myung on his election as President of South Korea on Wednesday.

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An all-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians, led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington. They are set to meet with US officials, lawmakers, and policy experts as part of the diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor.

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