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Bengaluru Stampede: Siddaramaiah rejects calls for accountability
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed calls for accountability following the stampede deaths outside Chinnaswamy stadium, stating the government had no role and accusing the BJP of politicizing the tragedy. He acknowledged police negligence contributed to the congestion and revealed he was unaware of the deaths until later in the day. The government will consider relocating the cricket stadium outside Bengaluru.
Stampede aftermath: Deaths have not cast black mark on Govt, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed demands for accountability regarding the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede. He stated the government had no role and criticized the BJP for politicizing the tragedy. Siddaramaiah mentioned police negligence caused the congestion. He confirmed suspensions and transfers following the incident. The CM approved the Vidhana Soudha event but distanced himself from the stadium celebrations.
Who is Priya Saroj? Cricketer Rinku Singh’s fiancée and one of India’s youngest MPs; Know about her family, education, and political journey
Cricketer Rinku Singh and Member of Parliament Priya Saroj are now engaged. The ceremony happened on June 8 in Lucknow. Many attended from cricket and politics. Guests included Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan. Rinku and Priya exchanged rings. A vegetarian feast was served. Priya Saroj is a young MP from Uttar Pradesh. She won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Rinku Singh engagement: India cricketer gets engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in a high-profile ceremony
Rinku Singh Priya Saroj Engagement: Rinku Singh, an Indian cricketer, recently got engaged to Priya Saroj. The engagement ceremony occurred at a luxury hotel in Lucknow. The event hosted cricketers and political figures. Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan were among the attendees. The couple exchanged rings amidst floral decorations. Guests enjoyed a vegetarian feast with Awadhi and global dishes.
Online betting, gambling: ED freezes over 760 'mule' bank accounts, arrests two
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen 766 'mule' bank accounts and arrested two individuals, Vishal Bhardwaj and Sonu Kr Thakur, in connection with a money laundering investigation. This action targets a racket involved in illegal betting on IPL, T20 World Cup matches, and other gambling activities.
BJP slams Karnataka govt over choosing publicity stunts over safety, well-being of innocent citizens
Karnataka BJP criticizes the Congress government after a stampede during RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru. The incident resulted in 11 deaths and several injuries. BJP President B Y Vijayendra slams Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Vijayendra accuses the government of prioritizing publicity over public safety. He suggests the government should learn crowd management from Uttar Pradesh.
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Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede and the anatomy of a crisis: Why India keeps failing at crowd control
Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede: A joyous celebration in Bengaluru turned tragic as a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory parade resulted in multiple fatalities, highlighting India's recurring struggle with crowd management. Similar incidents at railway stations and religious gatherings, including the Maha Kumbh, have claimed numerous lives due to inadequate planning and safety measures.
IPL has been a life-changer for me, says DC all-rounder Vipraj Nigam
Vipraj Nigam acknowledges the significant impact of the ongoing IPL on his career. He values the opportunity to learn from senior players in the Delhi Capitals' dressing room. Nigam appreciates the coaching staff's clarity regarding his role as an all-rounder. He credits his childhood coach and the National Cricket Academy for his development.
India story: Time for a basket of stocks? 26 stocks which probably have highest correlation with India’s growth
If probability is the most important thing in the stock market, then possibility is a close second. And a combination of the two reflects the reality of returns. That said, if you are in the market as an investor, you have to be a believer in the India story. As an economy, India is bound to grow. And as it grows, which are the stocks that will reflect that growth story? A whole basket of them. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks, along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardized scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
Construction work of Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium begins
Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating the construction of Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium. This stadium is Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dream project. The stadium will be built on a 50-acre site with an investment of Rs 236.40 crore. It will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. The stadium aims to meet international standards and host various large-scale events.
Top tech and startup stories this week
Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma in Vrindavan a day after his Test retirement
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Tests on May 12. A day after his post bidding adieu to the longest format of the game, the India cricketer was spotted in Vrindavan with Anushka Sharma.
Operation Sindoor: Need heightened vigilance against 'urban naxals', says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, following the success of Operation Sindoor, has directed officials in Varanasi to heighten vigilance against urban Naxals and affiliated organizations, emphasizing strict action. He also addressed public service delivery, instructing timely issuance of vital certificates and clamping down on crime.
Varanasi to get new Lord Shiva-inspired international cricket stadium, may host IPL matches next year
Varanasi, the spiritual capital, will soon have an international cricket stadium. The stadium will cost Rs 452 crore. It is located in Gajari village, 22km from the ghats. The architecture is inspired by Lord Shiva. It includes a crescent-shaped canopy and trident-shaped floodlights. The stadium is expected to be completed by April next year.
Foxconn heads north; Influencers under check
Foxconn plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav joins BJP
Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai. Jadhav, who retired from all forms of cricket in June 2024, expressed his admiration for PM Modi and CM Devendra Fadnavis' achievements, stating his desire to contribute to the BJP. He represented India in 73 ODIs and nine T20Is, scoring 1,389 runs and 122 runs respectively.
Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to leave Mumbai for captain's seat in Goa first-class cricket
India’s Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to leave Mumbai for Goa for the 2025-26 domestic season, possibly becoming Goa's captain. Having faced challenges early on, Jaiswal has now decided to shift after limited opportunities in Mumbai due to national duties. Despite IPL struggles, he remains a top performer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Who is Zeeshan Ansari, making debut for SRH? All you need to know about the UP spinner
Zeeshan Ansari, a leg-spinner from Lucknow, made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals. Despite limited T20 experience, he was included in the playing XI, replacing Simarjeet Singh. Ansari's cricket journey includes being part of India's U-19 World Cup squad and a standout performance in the UP T20 League.
Millionaire star cricketer Rinku Singh's father still delivers gas cylinders, watch viral video
A video of Khanchand Singh, Rinku's father, delivering LPG cylinders in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, gained widespread attention, highlighting his modest background. Despite Rinku's cricket success, his father persists in his role as a gas cylinder provider. Rinku admires his father's dedication, revealing that he suggested retirement, but his father's love for the job prevails.
India U19: Uday Saharan to lead team in SA tri-series and ICC World Cup. Check list of squad here
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the names of players that have been shortlisted for the tri-series in South Africa and the upcoming ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, 2024. "The Junior Selection Committee has picked India’s U19 Men’s squad for the tri-series in South Africa and the upcoming ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, 2024. The tri-series between India, England & South Africa will kick-off on the 29th of December, 2023 with the final scheduled on January 10, 2024," the official statement of BCCI read.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for an international cricket stadium in Varanasi. The stadium, which is set to be completed by the end of next year, will have a seating capacity of 30,000. The project, costing approximately ₹451 crores, will be operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) under a long-term lease agreement.
Land acquisition for cricket stadium in Varanasi completed: UP government
Land acquisition has been completed for the proposed international cricket stadium in Varanasi that is expected to be ready by the end of 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement here on Monday. The stadium in the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a seating capacity of 30,000 and will be built at a cost of nearly Rs 350 crore.
Noida set to get 30,000+ capacity cricket stadium near Noida-Greater Noida Expressway
A 35,000 capacity stadium is set to be built in Noida's Sector 150. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association approved the proposal for the stadium near Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. It will be the third stadium in the state that is capable of hosting international level cricket, along with Kanpur and Lucknow. Two more stadiums in Varanasi and Ghaziabad are under development.
UP set to get its third international cricket stadium in Varanasi
The state government has purchased a land measuring 31 acres in Rajatalab area of Varanasi for the international cricket stadium, and the land will be handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by the end of this month, according to officials.
With retirement, Suresh Raina 'eligible' to play overseas T20 leagues
Suresh Raina played his last competitive game in October 2021 when he turned up for CSK against Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi.
Differently-abled cricketer drives e-rickshaw, sells milk to make ends meet
Differently-abled cricketer Raja Babu, who scored a 20-ball 67 for Uttar Pradesh in a national-level tournament against Delhi in 2017, is now driving a e-rickshaw in Ghaziabad and selling milk to make ends meet.
BCCI condoles death of former treasurer Jyoti Bajpai
The Board of Control for Cricket in India while condoling his death said, Bajpai played an immense role in the development of the sport in Uttar Pradesh.
JK group Chairman chief patron Singhania passes away
Singhania (80) was also the President of JK Organisation and a Promoter Director of JK Cement Ltd since its inception in 1994.
JK group Chairman Gaur Hari Singhania passes away
A sports lover, he was also the chief patron of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association's (UPCA). He is survived by a son, Yadupati Singhania.
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