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Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) successful defence of the Indian Premier League (IPL) title has drawn praise from Karnataka’s top political leaders, with Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulating the franchise on its historic achievement. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL final on Sunday night to become champions for the second consecutive season, sparking celebrations among cricket fans across Karnataka. Amid the jubilation, Shivakumar raised concerns over the decision to stage the IPL final in Gujarat instead of Bengaluru. He alleged that Karnataka had been denied the opportunity to host the title clash despite RCB’s strong presence and fan following. “The final should have been played in Bengaluru. The state has been unfairly deprived of hosting rights. There appears to be a political angle behind the decision,” Shivakumar said while interacting with reporters. He, however, refrained from ...

Ahmedabad: It was a night dotted with chilling certainty. Royal Challengers Bengaluru translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL into a second successive title, and Virat Kohli anchored that five-wicket romp over the Gujarat Titans with a patented chase masterclass of an unbeaten 75 here on Sunday. If the Titans’ innings of 155 for eight was filled with trepidation, Royal Challengers’ 161 for five in 18 overs was full of intent and confidence. And those words are forever entwined with Kohli’s batting, and the latest evidence was his 42-ball unbeaten innings. As he has done throughout his career, the batting superstar strode out with an unflinching desire to take his side home. That purpose was evident in his dismantling of Kagiso Rabada with a sequence of 4, 4, 6, 4, right after his opening partner Venkatesh Iyer handed the South African a similar punishment in the second over that yielded 18 runs. Kohli and Venkatesh added 62 runs in just 4.3 over...

Bengaluru: With excitement running high ahead of the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat, Bengaluru City Police have issued a detailed set of guidelines urging cricket fans to celebrate responsibly and avoid any activities that could disturb public order. The move comes in the backdrop of the tragic incident that occurred during RCB’s victory celebrations last year, when a stampede-like situation during a public event in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people. Since then, security arrangements at IPL matches and cricket-related gatherings in the city have been significantly strengthened. Although the IPL final is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, police are expecting large gatherings of fans across Bengaluru to watch the match and celebrate the outcome. Authorities have therefore stepped up surveillance and precautionary measures to ensure peace and prevent any untoward incidents. According to the advisory issued by...

Bengaluru: In a significant development, Gangavati MLA and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy has secured major legal relief in connection with alleged illegal iron ore transportation cases. A Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 30, discharged Janardhan Reddy and several other accused from two cases registered by the Lokayukta Special Investigation Team (SIT). The court passed the order after considering petitions filed by the accused seeking to be discharged from the proceedings. After hearing detailed arguments from both the prosecution and defence, the court concluded that there was insufficient basis to proceed with the trial against the accused in the two cases and accordingly dropped the charges. Along with Janardhan Reddy, the court discharged Mehfooz Ali Khan, industrialists Hottur Abdul Wahab, Hottur Noor Ahmed, Hottur Mohammed Iqbal and Trident Mining Company from the cases. The allegations stemmed from investigations into il...

Bengaluru: Karnataka is poised for a significant change in leadership as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) prepares to meet this evening to elect its new leader following the resignation of chief minister Siddaramaiah. The meeting is expected to formally clear the way for KPCC President DK Shivakumar to assume the state’s top political office. The crucial CLP meeting will be held at 4 pm in the Conference Hall of Vidhana Soudha, where senior AICC observers and party leaders will oversee the selection process. Party insiders indicate that the Congress high command has largely completed consultations and is expected to announce its final decision during the meeting. Siddaramaiah to propose Shivakumar’s name In a strategic move designed to send a strong message of unity, the party leadership is reportedly considering having Siddaramaiah propose Shivakumar’s name for the CLP leadership. Such a gesture is expected to reinforce the image of cohesion within t...

New Delhi: Amid fast-paced political developments in Karnataka following the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah , senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar on Friday, May 29, said no final decision has been taken regarding the formation of the new government or the composition of the Cabinet. Addressing reporters in New Delhi, Shivakumar stated that consultations with the Congress high command were still continuing and that the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting has been scheduled for Saturday in Bengaluru. “Everything is being done as per the guidance of the high command. Nothing has been finalised so far. We have convened the CLP meeting tomorrow and our central leaders are expected to participate. Discussions with the high command are still going on,” he said. Shivakumar also confirmed that all Congress legislators have been asked to remain in Bengaluru ahead of the meeting, which is expected to play a crucial role in deciding the party’s next leadership move...