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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
At least 6 killed in India temple stampede
dpa New Dehli At least six people have died in a stampede at a Hindu temple in India, authorities said on Sunday. The incident occurred on a staircase in front of the Mansa Devi Temple in the northern Indian city of Haridwar, according to a police statement on Instagram. Initial information suggests that a rumour about the risk of electrocution from an exposed wire may have been the cause. Media reports also mentioned numerous injuries. An investigation would be conducted and financial support provided to the victims, the chief minister of the state of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, announced on X. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the victims' families on the platform. Stampedes occur repeatedly in India. In June, 11 people died in an incident outside a cricket stadium in the city of Bengaluru during celebrations for a victory by the Royal Challengers team. In January, during the world's largest pilgrimage festival, Maha Kumbh Mela, at least 30 people were killed in a stampede in the northern city of Prayagraj. Haridwar, located on the Ganges River at the foot of the Himalayas, is an important pilgrimage site in Hinduism.
India.com
09-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Vijay Mallaya's iconic Kingfisher Villa, famous for its lavish parties, has been sold to THIS Bollywood couple, it is worth Rs…., new owners are
Remember Vijay Mallya, India's 'Good Time King'? As the face of United Breweries and Kingfisher, you must know that he ruled the liquor industry and expanded his empire into sports and airlines. Vijay Mallya's Royal Challengers In 2008, he brought cricketing excitement to Bangalore with the Royal Challengers franchise. Recently, when RCB finally clinched the IPL trophy, Mallya took to social media to congratulate the team, praise their dedication, and reignite the spotlight on himself. Take a look at Vijay Mallya's X post for RCB He wrote, 'When I founded RCB, it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss, and Mr 360 AB DeVillers who remain an indelible part of RCB history. Finally, the IPL trophy arrives in Bengaluru. Congratulations and thanks again to all who made my dream come true. RCB fans are the very best and they deserve the IPL trophy. Ee Sala Cup Bengaluru baruthe!' When I founded RCB it was my dream that the IPL trophy should come to Bengaluru. I had the privilege of picking the legendary King Kohli as a youngster and it is remarkable that he has stayed with RCB for 18 years. I also had the honour of picking Chris Gayle the Universe Boss… — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) June 3, 2025 Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa was seized But Vijay Mallya's tale is not only one of commercial triumph; it also includes scandals, court cases, and, in the end, his downfall. When Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines failed, he was charged with not paying back the loans he had taken from multiple banks. Mallya left India and travelled to the UK in 2016 after steps were taken to recoup the loan of roughly Rs 900 crore that had been taken out from many banks, including IDBI Bank. Numerous his assets, including the well-known Kingfisher Villa in Goa, were seized by a syndicate of banks headed by the State Bank of India. Kingfisher Villa turned into King's Mansion In addition to being an opulent home, this villa served as a representation of party culture and affluent living. This house, which is spanned in 12350 square feet, was sold at auction in 2017, closing another chapter in Mallya's history, but this time, Bollywood gave the home a new way of life. Actor and businessman Sachin Joshi, along with his actress wife Urvashi Sharma, paid Rs 73.01 crore for this property, which they called the King's Mansion. His beer brand, Kings Beer, which is a part of Sachin's business empire, served as the inspiration for this moniker. Viking Ventures is owned by Sachin Joshi, while JMJ Group of Industries, which has a long history of operation in industries like real estate and liquor, is led by his father, Jagdish Joshi. About Sachin Joshi and Urvashi Sharma In 2011, Sachin Joshi debuted in Bollywood with the movie 'Aazaan.' Following this, he contributed to movies like 'Mumbai Mirror' and 'Jackpot,' as well as making an impression on Telugu cinema. 'Nee Jathaga Nenundali', the Telugu version of the popular movie 'Aashiqui 2', also featured him. He works in a variety of commercial domains in addition to acting. Urvashi Sharma, his wife, is also a well-known actress, having acted in movies such as 'Naqab,' 'Aakrosh,' 'Khatta Meetha,' and 'Chakradhar.' She also made it to the finals of the first season of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi,' and she is currently occupied with her family outside of the business. Both celebrities have lavish, opulent lives.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Vijay Mallya, rebranding a persona
Idefine a brand simply. The brand is a thought. A thought that lives on in a person's mind. This week, one such personal brand that lives in our collective thoughts jumped out of the blue and back into our public consciousness. Dr Vijay Mallya. While many who write on Vijay Mallya avoid the honorific, I still use it. The idea is to preserve what he wanted to be addressed as in public space, never mind the fact that he is a 'fugitive' on the run out of India accused in alleged economic offences done in India. In many ways, I stoked the fire. I put up a LinkedIn post right after the stellar IPL win by RCB. The Royal Challengers were no longer challengers, they were champions. In my post I said a simple thing: 'As we celebrate the success of RCB @18, it is important for brands to credit those who deserve it. RCB is today an IPL sensation. A business sensation even. It took a lot. Every brand has 'nayaks' & 'khalnayaks'. The role of Mallya as the builder of RCB cannot be forgotten. We must speak the correct along with the politically-incorrect.' I ended with, 'What say?' I have some 1,76,000-plus impressions on the post, growing by the minute. And people said a lot. I got a lot of flak. And crazily, a lot of admiration for calling a spade a spade. This got me thinking. And right then dropped the VM podcast. All this was preceded by his posts that told the world at large and his 5.6 million followers that he was still avidly tracking the IPL, ball by ball. In the podcast, VM said sorry to the Kingfisher Airlines staff whom he had left high and dry after the fiasco. He jolly well needed to. This is his big crime of omission and commission. The VM brand does not seem to be down and out, as most believe him to be. He is alive and kicking. And kicking a lot after the RCB win. As Brand VM is in focus again, let me quickly examine what went wrong and what went right for it. What went right first. VM did well when he decided to get his branding act right. He decided to step out of the mould of his father, the renowned Vittal Mallya. He realised that the business of spirits needed a spirited imagery that all the boring use of film stars in surrogate advertising could not handle.
News18
07-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
RCB Marketing Head Nikhil Sosale Calls Arrest 'Illegal', Says Held On 'Siddaramaiah's Oral-Order'
Last Updated: The incident claimed 11 lives and left over 50 people injured during RCB's IPL victory celebrations. Nikhil Sosale, the marketing head of Royal Challengers, has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging his arrest in connection with the stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident claimed 11 lives and left over 50 people injured during RCB's IPL victory celebrations. Nikhil Sosale approached the high court stating that his arrest in the wee hours of Friday was based on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's oral instructions and was arbitrary and illegal. Sosale has petitioned the Karnataka High Court to contest his arrest, alleging that an FIR was filed against him following a 'late-night" cabinet meeting and after the court initiated suo-motu proceedings. His counsel submitted that police inspector AK Girisha (investigating officer), who filed the FIR, was himself suspended. 'Arrest is the domain of the IO, and it cannot be done on instructions from a superior," counsel said. In his petition, Sosale alleged that his arrest was an attempt to shift blame for the incident onto RCB and its staff. He pointed out that senior police officers were suspended for dereliction of duty, while he, a private citizen, was hastily arrested without a thorough investigation to determine individual responsibilities. He claimed his arrest violated his constitutional rights, specifically Article 19, as it occurred at night. He also argued that the 'hasty action reflected a predetermined agenda based on the chief minister's directive, without a proper investigation of his specific involvement, disregarding natural justice principles". Justice SR Krishna Kumar adjourned the hearing to June 9 after a brief session, stating that interim relief will be considered once the state government/police files a statement of objections. First Published: June 07, 2025, 11:16 IST
Russia Today
05-06-2025
- Health
- Russia Today
11 killed in stampede at cricket celebration in India
At least 11 people died and over 50 have been injured in a stampede at a cricket stadium where celebrations to mark their team's first Indian Premier League (IPL) title were taking place. The incident occurred on Wednesday when a massive crowd gathered outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Indian Bengaluru to celebrate the Royal Challengers' victory over Punjab Kings. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the stadium, which has a capacity of 35,000, was overwhelmed by an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 people. No one had expected 'such a huge crowd,' according to the minister. The surge led to chaos as fans attempted to enter the stadium through a small gate, resulting in the fatal stampede. Media reports suggest that a rumor about free passes being distributed at another gate had intensified the crowd's movement, contributing to the tragedy. Emergency services faced difficulties reaching the victims due to the dense crowd. In response to the incident, a planned victory parade was canceled over safety concerns. #Watch | What began as a day of rapturous celebration over the IPL victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned into one of crushing tragedy in Ravichandran N, Muralikumar K, PTI, ANIVoiceover: @nalmeyolumeEditing: Ravichandran Nhttps:// The secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, expressed regret, stating, 'It is very unfortunate. This is a negative side of popularity. People are crazy for their cricketers. The organizers should have planned it better.' Visuals from outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the slippers and shoes are scattered after the deadly stampede that killed at least 11 and injured many others during the celebrations of RCB winning # ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolences, describing the event as 'heartrending' and expressing his thoughts for those who lost loved ones. The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery: PM @narendramodi The stampede has overshadowed Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic IPL victory, raising concerns over crowd management and safety protocols at large public gatherings. In January, at least 30 people were killed as tens of thousands of Hindu devotees rushed to bathe in a sacred river during the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering.
