Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, a tragic stampede during the success parade at M Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives. The aftermath revealed scenes of chaos, with damaged infrastructure and discarded belongings scattered throughout the stadium and surrounding areas. Medical teams faced challenges in reaching the injured due to the overwhelming crowd and opportunistic individuals.

Following defence minister Khawaja Asif’s declaration, Pakistan’s foreign ministry clarified that no decision has been made to revoke bilateral agreements with India, including the Simla Agreement. This comes amid heightened tensions after recent terror attacks and Indian strikes. While internal discussions occurred, all treaties remain operational, distancing the government from Asif’s remarks that the Simla framework is obsolete.

Bengaluru Stampede: The BJP’s attack follows Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s decision to suspend Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, along with several officials