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Bengaluru : The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday denied any interim relief to Nikhil Sosale, marketing head of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), in the June 4 stadium stampede that claimed 11 lives here. The court also reserved its order on his petition till June 11. Sosale was arrested on June 6 by the Central Crime Branch. Also Read ‘Don’t know who invited Guv to RCB players felicitation even’: Shivkumar In his petition, Sosale questioned the legality of his June 6 early morning arrest. He alleged that the police action was influenced by political directives. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reached Delhi on Tuesday to brief the Congress high command about the June 4 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, which claimed 11 lives. Both leaders departed for Delhi on the same flight at 7 a.m. Sources revealed that Rahul Gandhi , the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will personally speak with the duo about the incident. The Congress high command is concerned about the handling of the RCB victory celebration events and the public backlash against the government following the stampede tragedy. Sources also indicate that Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge had called the state leadership to inquire about accountability for the stampede tragedy. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar were reportedly unable to provide convincing answers. Also Read ‘Zero marks’: Karnataka Siddaramaiah’s rating for Modi goverment Furthermore, sources revealed that...

Bengaluru: Close on the heels of the tragic Raja Raghuvanshi murder case in Meghalaya that rocked the nation, a shocking incident came to light from Bengaluru on Monday, where a software professional fatally stabbed his married lover 17 times as she was unable to meet him often after her husband became suspicious. The incident occurred recently in an OYO hotel room located in Poornaprajna Layout, within the limits of the Subramanyapura police station, according to police. The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Harini, and the accused as Yashas, a techie. According to the police, Harini was married with two children and was having an extramarital affair with the accused. Also Read Teen’s body found in suitcase; one minor amongst 7 held in Bengaluru Police investigations revealed that Yashas and Harini met at a fair, exchanged numbers, and began chatting. Their relationship progressed to dating and eventually involved physical intimacy. Meanwhile, Harini’s husband grew ...

The Bengaluru city police on Saturday, June 7, arrested seven persons and detained a minor from Bihar in connection with the murder of a teenage girl whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase near railway tracks in Chandapura on May 21. The suitcase, discovered by passersby near the Anekal area, initially raised fears of containing explosives. However, upon opening it, police found the body of a strangled girl. Investigations revealed that the murder had taken place the previous night. Police said the victim was the second daughter of a daily wage labourer from Bihar, who has two wives and seven daughters. Also Read Bengaluru man turns thief to maintain three wives, nine children The girl had arrived in Bengaluru on May 18 after being allegedly lured by the prime accused, 42-year-old Ashiq Kumar, a factory worker from Kacharakanahalli. According to police, Ashiq strangled the girl at his relative’s residence, Mukesh Kumar, another accused, in Bommanahalli on May 20. “He was un...

Bengaluru: IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved the Karnataka High Court on Monday, June 9, seeking to quash criminal case against it in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede incident that claimed 11 young lives. DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd, the event organiser, has also filed a separate petition challenging the FIR against it. Royal Challengers Sports Limited (RCSL), owner of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has contended that it has been falsely implicated in the case. According to the petition, RCSL claimed that it had clearly communicated on social media that only limited passes were available. It also said that even for free passes, pre-registration was mandatory for entry. Also Read ‘I have no connection with this’ CM Siddaramaiah rejects blame for Bengaluru stampede It alleged that stadium gates, which were supposed to open at 1.45pm, were actually opened only at 3pm, causing a crowd surge. According to the event mangement firm, the incident occurred du...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a plea seeking protection against alleged threats over the screening of Kamal Haasan’s film “Thug Life” in Karnataka theatres. A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan asked the theatre association from Karnataka to approach the Karnataka High Court instead. A lawyer, appearing for the petitioner, referred to open threats from fringe groups opposing the screening of the film in Karnataka , and said “there are open threats by fringe elements and they are saying theatres will be set on fire.” Also Read SC to hear MP journalists’ plea over police assault for reporting on illegal sand mining Justice Mishra, while refusing to grant an urgent hearing, said, “Install fire extinguishers” and asked the petitioner to move the high court. “Thug Life” released in cinema halls across the country on June 5. The Tamil movie, which reunites the 70-year-old actor with filmmaker Mani Rat...

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday, June 8, that his government is not responsible for the stampede at Chinnaswamy stadium during the facilitation ceremony of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL team, which claimed 11 young lives. Speaking to media on his arrival at Mysuru Airport, he said, “I have no connection with this. When we have not committed any mistake, there is no question of embarrassment. I reiterate that such an incident should not have happened, and it has happened due to dereliction of duty by officials, prima facie.” Also Read One-man inquiry panel to find those responsible for Bengaluru stampede CM Siddaramaiah said that he was informed about the tragedy by the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner only later. “I am hurt, the entire government is hurt. The first death that occurred due to the stampede happened at 3:50 pm, but I was informed of it only at 5:45 pm.” He defended his government, stating tough decisions were taken, including chan...