News18 Afternoon Digest: Updates On Bengaluru Stampede; DK Shivakumar Breaks Down After Bengaluru Stampede Kills 11 & Other Top Stories
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News18 Afternoon Digest: In today's News18 Afternoon Digest, we bring you the latest updates on the stampede that broke out at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar broke down while speaking to the media about the tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives and other top stories.
At least 11 people died and 47 others injured after a stampede broke out at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, where crowds had gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL victory. It was three hours of complete chaos in Bengaluru as authorities kept changing statements on whether the RCB victory parade in Bengaluru was happening or not. Read More
A day after the horrific Bengaluru stampede, which took place when scores of fans gathered to celebrate the first historic Indian Premier League (IPL) win of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as kin of the dead lamented over their loss. Read More
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has hailed India for its retaliatory strikes against Pakistan and opined that the ceasefire reached between the two countries after 'Operation Sindoor' must not have been an easy decision. Read More
Shashi Tharoor, who is presently in Washington, DC, leading the delegation to spread India's message on zero tolerance against terrorism, on Thursday refuted Donald Trump's claims of mediating between India and Pakistan. Read More
Thug Life FIRST Review Out: Kamal Haasan Film Is 'Poor, Disappointing'; Mani Ratnam Magic Missing
Kamal Haasan's highly anticipated film, Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is finally out in theatres. As the veteran actor's fans flock to cinema halls to catch the early shows, the first reviews of the film have started pouring in on social media sites like X, formerly known as Twitter. Read More
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