News18 Afternoon Digest: Updates On Bengaluru Stampede; DK Shivakumar Breaks Down After Stampede Kills 11 & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 14:46 IST

We are also covering: Chances Of Conflict Revival Are Remote, Says Pakistan Minister and Father Pleads Against His Son's Postmortem After Bengaluru Stampede.

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 RCB team, in Bengaluru. (Image: PTI)

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.

To Parade Or Not? Confusion, Crowds And 3 Hours Of Chaos Behind Bengaluru’s Deadly Stampede

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

‘Don’t Cut His Body…’: Father Pleads Against His Son’s Postmortem After Bengaluru Stampede

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

‘No Family Can Bear This Loss’: DK Shivakumar Breaks Down After Bengaluru Stampede Kills 11

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar broke down while speaking to the media about the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives. Visibly shaken, Shivakumar described the heart-wrenching scenes he witnessed. Read More

‘Ceasefire An Act Of Indian Leadership, Not An Easy Decision’: Australian Deputy PM On Op Sindoor | Exclusive

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

Chances Of Conflict Revival Are Remote, Says Pakistan Minister As India Inflicts Heavy Losses

As tensions between India and Pakistan flare up, and reports emerge of heavy losses inflicted by India across the border, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that the chances of a revival of full-scale conflict between the two nations remain “remote". Read More

‘India Never Asked Trump To Mediate’, Says Tharoor In US Amid Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Surrender’ Remark Row

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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