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Arun Dev

Arun Dev is an Assistant Editor with the Karnataka bureau of Hindustan Times. A journalist for over 10 years, he has written extensively on crime and politics.

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Karnataka plans bill for crowd management

The proposed law — Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025 — was discussed at the state cabinet meeting on Thursday along with three other laws

Karnataka plans bill for crowd management
Published on Jun 20, 2025 07:04 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Weeks after Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka drafts law to regulate mass gatherings

The move comes 2 weeks after the stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL victory parade, which killed 11 people and injured over 56

Footwears on the ground outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium following a stampede after a large number of fans gathered for the felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, on June 4 (PTI)
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 06:31 PM IST

Fresh row erupts over Amul kiosks at Bengaluru metro stations

The BMRCL signed a license agreement with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, which manages the Amul brand

A controversy erupted in 2023 when Amul’s entry into Karnataka’s milk market was projected by Congress, which was then in opposition, as a threat to the state’s flagship Nandini brand (PTI)
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 07:30 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah attacks BJP over demand for his resignation

Several BJP leaders were detained on Tuesday morning in Bengaluru when they began marching towards the CM’s official residence

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra with party workers during a protest against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (PTI)
Published on Jun 18, 2025 08:10 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

State’s social survey is distinct from Centre’s caste census: CM

Siddaramaiah also invoked a legal basis for the exercise, referring to a provision under the caste-based reservation law that mandates a fresh survey once every ten years

Chief minister Siddaramaiah (PTI)
Published on Jun 17, 2025 09:00 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Karnataka CM seeks higher share in central tax pool

Highlighting Karnataka’s contribution to the national economy, the CM said that the state accounts for nearly 8.7% of India’s GDP, despite representing only 5% of the country’s population

Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah with Arvind Panagariya, chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission, and other officials in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)
Published on Jun 14, 2025 06:58 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Caste survey for social justice: Siddaramaiah

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday formally announced the decision to carry out a fresh caste-based socio-educational survey across the state within a 90-day timeline

The government will consult the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission (KSBCC) for the survey. (ANI)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 08:26 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Cong brass ordered new caste survey: K’taka CM

Accepting the earlier report “in principle”, Siddaramaiah said that there were some complaints regarding it as it has been 10 years since the survey was conducted.

Accepting the earlier report “in principle”, Siddaramaiah said that there were some complaints regarding it as it has been 10 years since the survey was conducted. (PTI)
Published on Jun 12, 2025 07:18 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Karnataka government may soon mandate medical clearance for large gatherings

The move comes amid reports that the June 4 celebration, which drew thousands of people, had no formal medical infrastructure in place

The stampede occurred on June 4 evening outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during an event organised to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in the IPL. The chaos left 11 people dead and more than 56 injured. (AFP)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 07:46 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Congress top brass assures state unit of no intervention in stampede probe

State BJP has announced its decision to hold a series of protests from June 13 against the Congress-led state government

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, LoP in the Lok Sabha and party leader Rahul Gandhi, state party in-charge Randeep Surjewala and party leader KC Venugopal with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar during a meeting to discuss the Bengaluru stampede incident which left 11 people dead, in New Delhi. (PTI)
Published on Jun 11, 2025 07:40 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Karnataka to redo caste survey after discontent

The meeting came after weeks of discontent over the findings of the caste survey originally carried out in 2015 at a cost of ₹162 crore

Karnataka to redo caste survey after discontent
Published on Jun 11, 2025 05:33 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

No decision on NIA probe into Suhas Shetty murder case: Karnataka minister

The killing led to protests in parts of coastal Karnataka, with Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders calling it a targeted attack on right-wing activists

The request from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), dated June 7, follows growing political pressure and communal tensions after Shetty’s murder last month in Dakshina Kannada district (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 09:46 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Not arrested as result of a probe but on CM’s orders: RCB official to HC

Nikhil Sosale alleged that his arrest in connection with the June 4 stadium stampede was carried out not as part of a lawful investigation but under direct orders from chief minister Siddaramaiah

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Head of Marketing and Revenue, Nikhil Sosale’s (black t-shirt) legal team told the Karnataka high court that he was detained by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) at 4.30 am at the airport, bypassing the Cubbon Park police who initially filed the case (AFP)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 09:38 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Bengaluru stampede: IPS body demand revocation of suspension of 5 cops

The signatories questioned the rationale behind suspending top police officials before the completion of a judicial inquiry

Former Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda, who was suspended along with four other officers in the wake of the tragic stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium that left 11 people dead. (File photo)
Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:28 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Congress top brass summons Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Bengaluru stampede case

The stampede occurred on June 4 evening outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during an event organised to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in the IPL.

The stampede occurred on June 4 evening outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during an event organised to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in the IPL (PTI)
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 06:25 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

NIA to probe ex-Bajrang Dal leader’s murder in Karnataka

The Centre has handed over the probe into the murder of former Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty in Karnataka last month to the National Investigation Agency

NIA to probe ex-Bajrang Dal leader’s murder in Karnataka
Published on Jun 09, 2025 07:42 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Heard of stampede deaths later in evening: Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claimed he learned of the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede deaths only at 5:45 PM, after 11 fatalities occurred during RCB's IPL celebration.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that he or other top leaders of the government were not involved in the event’s planning (AFP)
Published on Jun 09, 2025 07:30 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah says he learned of deaths only at 5.45 pm

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said the deaths were reported at the hospital at 3.50 pm, but he came to know about it only at 5.45 pm

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah. (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 05:09 AM IST

Siddaramaiah’s political secretary dismissed, ADGP intel shunted out

Karnataka government dismisses MLC K Govindaraj amid fallout from June 4 stampede, part of damage control after public criticism and police suspensions.

Siddaramaiah’s political secretary dismissed, ADGP intel shunted out
Published on Jun 07, 2025 08:40 AM IST

RCB, event firm execs held as K’taka shunts out CM’s aide to quell anger

Four RCB and event management executives were arrested after 11 fans died in chaotic IPL celebrations, prompting political fallout in Karnataka.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Head of Marketing and Revenue, Nikhil Sosale (black t-shirt), along with three staff members of DNA Entertainment Networks Private Ltd., being taken to court after their arrest in a stampede incident near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, at Cubbon Park Police Station in Bengaluru. (AFP)
Published on Jun 07, 2025 07:16 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Political slugfest as BJP intensifies attack on Karnataka govt after stampede

In the letter, addressed to government departments, Govindaraj had requested “arrangements for a big celebration for the RCB team in Bengaluru on Tuesday.”

Shivakumar accused the BJP of “politicising dead bodies”, as the opposition party in the state blamed the government for the mayhem.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 07, 2025 07:53 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Top cop’s suspension over Bengaluru stampede draws flak from ex-officers, oppn

B Dayananda was suspended on Thursday by the state home department for alleged lapse in managing RCB IPL victory celebrations.

Leader of Opposition R Ashoka also questioned the motives behind the suspensions, citing an internal power struggle in the ruling Congress party. (PTI)
Published on Jun 07, 2025 04:56 AM IST

Ignored warnings led to Bengaluru stampede

Behind the stampede was a tale of ignored warnings, last-minute political decisions, and a police force stretched to its breaking point

Police monitor the crowd gathered outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (AFP)
Published on Jun 06, 2025 05:39 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Bengaluru deaths: RCB, others booked, top cop suspended

Karnataka Police booked RCB and event organizers for culpable homicide after 11 died in a stampede during a celebration, prompting a judicial probe.

A combative Siddaramaiah appeared at a press conference on Thursday and announced that five police officers will be suspended.(PTI)
Published on Jun 06, 2025 04:29 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

FIR filed against unnamed people in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case

The stampede occurred as thousands of fans gathered near the stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory

According to the police, around 50,000 people were within a 1-kilometre radius. (AFP photo)
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 11:13 AM IST

Bengaluru stampede: Probe ordered as Opposition criticises lapses

While the Karnataka govt termed the incident an “unexpected tragedy”, the opposition BJP questioned the police deployment and permission to conduct the event

At least 11 people were killed in a stampede on June 4 as a tightly packed crowd celebrated the victory of Royal Challengers Banglore.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 06:01 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

11 caught in crush die amid celebrations over RCB title

A celebration for RCB's IPL win turned tragic as 11 died and 47 were injured in a stampede outside the stadium due to overwhelming crowds and poor planning.

Fans cheer as the bus carrying Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketers, winners of the Indian Premier League, arrive at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, Wednesday. (AP)
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 05:38 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Two feared dead, several injured in RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru

Thousands of RCB fans gathered early outside the stadium to see the team with the trophy, causing crowd chaos at the gates.

A crowd of fans gather at the Vidhana Soudha for the grand felicitation of IPL 2025 winning Royal Challengers Bengaluru team, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 04, 2025 06:02 PM IST

Karnataka government, opposition lock horns over externment order

While Parameshwara refuted allegations of communal bias by BJP, state BJP president BY Vijayendra accused the government of “turning the police into a political weapon”

Bengaluru, India - Jan. 8, 2018: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president Dr G Parameshwara during an interview with Hindustan Times at his residence in Bengaluru, India, on Monday, January 8, 2018. (Photo by Arijit Sen/Hindustan Times) (HT photo)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:30 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

3 suspects detained in murder of 32-year-old in Bantwal: Police

The attack was carried out by a gang of 15 people, including Deepak and Sumit Acharya, both known to the victims.

Abdul Rahiman’s funeral procession witnessed thousands of supporters on Wednesday. (PTI)
Published on May 29, 2025 08:46 AM IST
By, Bengaluru
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