National
Chinnaswamy Stampede Case: Karnataka Government Raises Compensation to ₹25 Lakh
Indexing the concern, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, along with the Karnataka BJP leadership, have called for an even higher compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the bereaved families.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise has pledged Rs 10 lakh as compensation for the victims, while the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has contributed Rs 5 lakh.
The BJP is also calling for the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in light of the incident. In response, Congress leaders have come to Siddaramaiah’s defense, drawing parallels between this tragedy and other incidents of violence.
This unfortunate event has posed a significant challenge for the Congress-led government in Karnataka, with BJP criticizing the initial compensation of Rs 10 lakh as inadequate. Minister of Higher Education M.C. Sudhakar expressed the deep sorrow felt by Siddaramaiah, stating, “We are all saddened by this incident. It’s a painful loss, and no compensation can truly repay the grief of the affected families.”
He added that two young men from his constituency lost their lives, emphasizing that such celebratory events should not have resulted in such tragedy. Sudhakar clarified that the sudden victory parade organized by RCB was made in haste due to player commitments and was not a decision of the Congress-led government.
In the meantime, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the stampede, which resulted in 11 fatalities. Concurrently, a magisterial inquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban is underway. CID officials have visited the stadium to gather evidence and plan to seek the custody of four arrested individuals for further questioning.
The FIR lodged by the Karnataka Police highlights that the accused—RCB, event management firm DNA, and the KSCA Administrative Committee—held the celebration without the required permissions, leading to charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including culpable homicide and unlawful assembly.
In addition, a police complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli regarding the incident.
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
Jaipur: Eight patients died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night.
Officials said the blaze started in the storage area of the Neuro ICU, possibly due to a short circuit. There were 11 patients in the ICU at the time. Smoke quickly spread, causing panic among patients and staff.
Hospital workers and attendants tried to rescue patients, even moving them out on their beds. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours.
Families of the victims alleged that hospital staff ignored early warnings about smoke and fled during the fire.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other ministers visited the hospital to review the situation and assured a detailed probe into the incident.
Uttar Pradesh: A 75-year-old man who remarried in search of companionship died barely hours after his wedding, sparking shock and speculation in his village.
The deceased, identified as Sangruram, a resident of Kuchhmuchh village in Jaunpur district, had been living alone after losing his first wife a year ago. With no children, he supported himself through farming. Despite advice from relatives against remarriage, Sangruram wed 35-year-old Manbhavati, a resident of Jalalpur area, on Monday, September 29.
The marriage was first registered in court, followed by traditional rituals at a local temple. According to Manbhavati, the couple spent most of the wedding night conversing, as Sangruram assured her that she would take responsibility for the household while he would “take care of the children.”
However, by the next morning, his health deteriorated suddenly. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The unexpected death has triggered varied reactions in the village. While some residents believe it to be a natural occurrence given his age, others have expressed suspicion about the circumstances.
Relatives, including nephews residing in Delhi, have halted funeral rites until their arrival. They have also raised questions about whether a police inquiry or post-mortem examination will be conducted before the cremation.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding further investigation.
Gold Prices Edge Up in India on January 19, 2026
Husband Arrested for Killing Wife After Drunken Argument
Chicken Malai Tikka Remains a Favourite North Indian Appetizer
Meet Bubu and Dudu: The Adorable Cartoon Couple Captivating Hearts Around the Globe!
“Hidden Love” Spin-Off “The First Frost” Now Streaming on Netflix
