Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru-based franchise in the Indian Premier League
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore, also known as RCB, are a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008 by United Spirits, the team's home ground is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. They won their first title in 2025. The team finished as the runners-up on three occasions: in 2009, 2011, and 2016. They have also qualified for the playoffs in ten of the eighteen seasons.
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'Lack of proper planning, no safety arrangements': Karnataka govt blames RCB, Virat Kohli video, organisers for Bengaluru stampede - 10 things the report saidA Karnataka government report has revealed critical failures by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its partners in organizing a victory parade that led to a deadly stampede. The event, celebrating..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RCB stampede chargesheet only after HC nodIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Cops not bhagwan': CAT quashes IG's suspension for RCB stampedeThe Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, attributing the Chinnaswamy Stadium incident, which resulted in 11 deaths, to Royal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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After 11 killed in RCB victory stampede, Karnataka govt takes this big step, proposes jail of...years, fine up to Rs...The proposed bill aims to regulate and oversee crowd management at public gatherings. It is expected to get a green signal in the next cabinet meeting.DNA - Published | |
Bengaluru stampede: 'Ingrained in BJP's DNA to pounce on tragedies like vultures,' says CM Siddaramaiah; calls incident 'unfortunate'Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has challenged the BJP to reveal instances of their leaders resigning after similar incidents, following a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during an RCB victory..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: Air India flight with 242 onboard crashes after takeoff; Karnataka HC grants interim bail to RCB official in Bengaluru stampede caseAn Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London, resulting in numerous fatalities and prompting immediate emergency responses. The aircraft, carrying..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah says he got invite hours before event; blames RCB, KSCAKarnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah clarified that the RCB felicitation event, following which a stampede occurred, was organized by the KSCA and RCB, not the state government.IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka HC reserves order on RCB marketing head's bail plea, to be give ruling on Jun 12The Karnataka High Court has reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Nikhil Sosale, RCB's marketing head, arrested in connection with the stampede near M Chinnaswamy stadium that resulted in 11..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Unlike BJP or Left': On Siddaramaiah's 'Maha Kumbh' defence, Rahul Gandhi asks Karnataka government to take responsibility for Bengaluru stampedeRahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have voiced their disapproval of the Karnataka government's involvement in RCB's IPL victory celebrations. They emphasized the importance of human lives and urged..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid Bengaluru stampede row, Siddaramaiah & DK Shivakumar summoned to DelhiKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar are summoned to Delhi by Rahul Gandhi for a damage-control meeting following the Bengaluru stampede that killed 11 RCB fans. The Congress party faces..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengaluru stampede: Suspended IPS officer moves Central Administrative Tribunal; challenges Karnataka govt orderSenior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, suspended after a stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 fatalities, has challenged his suspension before the Central..IndiaTimes - Published | Siddaramaiah distances government from Bengaluru stampede, blames top copKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah distanced his government from the stampede deaths following an RCB victory celebration, blaming mismanagement by the police, KSCA, and RCB. He stated he was only..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Deaths at 3:50 pm, I got information at 5:45': Siddaramaiah on why RCB felicitation event continued despite stampede; says 'I went as invitee'Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Royal Challengers Bengaluru felicitation. This was despite a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eleven people died and 56 were injured. Siddaramaiah..IndiaTimes - Published | Retired HC judge John Michael D'Cunha who convicted Jaya to probe Bengaluru stampedeFollowing the tragic stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, the Karnataka government has appointed retired Justice John Michael D'Cunha to lead a probe, demanding a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengaluru stampede: Cops had warned against feting RCB at legislatureA senior police officer's warning about security risks at RCB's IPL victory celebration was ignored, leading to a stampede that killed 11. The officer had cautioned against the event at Vidhana Soudha..IndiaTimes - Published | Bengaluru stampede: Compensation raised to Rs 25 Lakh; KSCA secretary, treasurer resignFollowing the tragic stampede at the RCB victory celebration that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has increased compensation to Rs 25 lakh per family. A retired HC judge will lead an..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Bengaluru stampede: Son dead, father says dreams shatteredA 17-year-old RCB fan, Shivalinga, lost his life after visiting the stadium, a detour he took after collecting his Class X transfer certificate. The tragic incident has devastated his family, who had..IndiaTimes - Published | Will punish guilty: Siddaramaiah on Karnataka minister's role in hurried celebrationFollowing a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries during RCB's victory parade, the Karnataka government has suspended five senior Bengaluru police officers,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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RCB victory parade stampede: FIR filed against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, event organisers; criminal negligence mentionedBengaluru Police have filed an FIR against the RCB franchise, DNA Entertainment Networks, and the KSCA Administrative Committee following the tragic stampede on Wednesday that resulted in 11..IndiaTimes - Published | Bengaluru stampede case: HC issues notice to Karnataka government; next hearing on June 10Following the deadly stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, the Karnataka High Court has registered a suo motu writ petition. The court..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Bengaluru stampede: 'Free ticket' rumour sparked stadium chaosChaos erupted at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium's Gate No. 7 as massive crowds gathered on rumors of free tickets to celebrate RCB's anticipated IPL victory. A stampede ensued, exacerbated by sudden..IndiaTimes - Published | Bengaluru stampede: 'Cops tried to enforce queues but people pushed from all sides. And we fell down'A celebratory parade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned tragic as a massive crowd surge led to chaos and fatalities. Among the victims were a young girl, a tech worker, and a student, all caught in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengaluru stampede: Anger erupts against netas & cops for turning joy into griefBengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed tragedy due to a confluence of factors, including overenthusiastic fans, poor planning, and inadequate communication. The RCB victory parade announcement..IndiaTimes - Published | Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede: 'It is absolutely heartrending', PM Modi expresses grief over incident in BengaluruA stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting Prime Minister Modi to express his grief. While initial reports indicated eight deaths, BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengaluru RCB victory event stampede: BJP questions Congress government's 'haste'; Shivakumar gives 'ended in 10 minutes' replyFollowing a tragic stampede at an RCB IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru, Karnataka's Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, has urged the public to remain calm, assuring that the government is working to restore..IndiaTimes - Published | RCB celebrations turn chaotic: Fans climb over car, crush vehicle - VideoCelebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's anticipated IPL title win descended into chaos in Bengaluru. A stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in at least seven fatalities and over..IndiaTimes - Published |
RCB event stampede in Bengaluru: BJP slams Karnataka government, says 'lives lost due to negligence, not chance'A stampede at a Karnataka state-organized celebration for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL campaign has sparked a political controversy. The BJP, led by Amit Malviya, accuses the Congress-led state..IndiaTimes - Published | RCB victory turns tragic top developments: 7 dead in Chinnaswamy stampede; child among victims, 25+ injuredIndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: National census to begin from 2027; Allahabad HC rebukes Rahul Gandhi, and moreA tragic stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory parade resulted in seven fatalities and over 25 injuries due to overcrowding. Meanwhile, the next nationwide census, including caste..IndiaTimes - Published | At least 7 dead, over 25 hurt in Bengaluru stampede during RCB victory paradeIndiaTimes - Published |
Bengaluru Stampede LIVE Update: 4 feared dead outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL win celebrationsThe stampede took place when thousands of fans attempted to enter the stadium in a hurry from various gates.DNA - Published | Stampede at RCB Victory Parade, three feared dead: ReportAs cricket fans gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 championship on Thursday, three persons are feared dead..DNA - Published |
Morning news wrap: RCB, Virat Kohli win IPL, ending 18-year wait; Mass shooting in Toronto & moreIndiaTimes - Published | Families of IPS, I-T officers clash at IPL match in B'luruA high-stakes clash erupted at Chinnaswamy Stadium's Diamond Box during an RCB-CSK match, involving families of a senior IPS officer and an income tax commissioner, escalating from a seat dispute to..IndiaTimes - Published |
