A Mumbai cab driver has gone viral after revealing that he earns around Rs 2 lakh a month through a fleet business he built from scratch. Speaking to Bengaluru-based content creator Caleb Friesen, the engineering graduate said he chose entrepreneurship over job offers paying Rs 20,000-30,000 a month. Starting with a single vehicle, he gradually expanded to four cars, three of which are operated by hired drivers under a revenue-sharing model.
CM swearing-in to choke Bengaluru roads: Major traffic curbs across CBD on Wednesday
Mark your calendars for June 3, as Bengaluru prepares for a day of celebration and disruptions with the chief minister's swearing-in ceremony! Traffic in the Central Business District will see extensive diversions and parking bans from noon until 8 PM.
Karnataka changes alcohol pricing | Indias first alcohol-based tax system explained
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Karnataka Chief Minister swearing-in ceremony: state Government announces half-day office closure
Bengaluru will observe a half-day holiday on June 3 for government staff. This is to facilitate the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar. The event is scheduled for 4:05 PM at the Karnataka Legislature premises. Security and traffic management are key reasons for the holiday. Meanwhile, discussions on cabinet formation are underway in Delhi.
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic back-to-back IPL title win, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan for a spiritual retreat. The couple sought blessings from Premanand Maharaj at his ashram, a place they frequently visit. This quiet moment of reflection underscores their commitment to faith amidst their demanding careers, a day after Anushka's heartfelt celebration post.
Major traffic curbs in Bengaluru for Karnataka CMs swearing-in ceremony
The event is expected to witness the presence of several dignitaries, VVIPs, and political leaders from across the country, prompting heightened security measures and traffic management arrangements
Jayalalithaas elder brother Vasudevan passes away at 92 in Mysuru
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Bengaluru, June 2: Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against 29 social media accounts in connection with the circulation of fake bikini videos and photographs of actress Rukmini Vasanth, who had gained national attention for her role in the film Kantara Chapter-2. The police have initiated stringent action against a total of []
Bengaluru-based VilCart has clocked Rs 1,176 crore in FY26 revenue and built one of India's largest kirana-led rural commerce networks, reaching over 1 lakh stores across 30,000 villages in South India.
A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home loan EMI, rent, and upcoming registration and interior costs are overwhelming. He also supports his parents and siblings. He is now considering selling company stocks and renting out a room to manage the expenses.
Karnataka cabinet race intensifies as first list of probable ministers finalised
Bengaluru: With the leadership transition in Karnataka Congress now virtually complete, attention has shifted to the formation of the new state cabinet under Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar. While the power-sharing arrangement between outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar appears to have been executed smoothly, the next major challenge before the Congress high command is striking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hardik Pandya to reach BCCI CoE on June 2
Hardik Pandya is set to undergo fitness drills at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from June 2, aiming for the ODI squad against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the Test team begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off match. Auqib Nabi might be a late addition to the Test camp.
While Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajasthan Royals batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi revealed that scoring 700 runs in IPL 2026 was a personal target he had written down in his notes before the tournament, after the teenage prodigy swept the major individual honours following a record-breaking campaign. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL title with a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans in Sundays final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi emerged as the undisputed star of the season, collecting five awards at the post-match presentation ceremony. The youngster finished as the tournaments leading run-scorer with 776 runs to claim the Orange Cap and was also named the Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player of the Season. He further won the Super Striker award with a remarkable strike rate of 237.31 and the Super Sixes award after smashing a record 72 sixes during the season. Speaking in a video released by the IPL on X, Sooryavanshi disclosed that his extraordinary season was the fulfilment of a goal he had set for himself months earlier. Actually, in my phone notes, I mentioned that I wanted to score 700 runs in the IPL. I still have it in my phone. After every match, I was mentioning the score below and the team I was playing against. That was my personal goal, and I achieved it, he said. The teenager admitted that winning the Orange Cap was something he once only dreamed about while watching IPL matches on television. It feels good when I watch matches on TV. I used to see that a player got an Orange Cap. Even I used to think that at least I should touch it and see how it is. But God has done all this for me. He has given me a lot of blessings, and I am very grateful for this. It is a proud moment for me personally and for my family, Sooryavanshi said. Despite his remarkable achievements, the young batter remained focused on improving further and helping Rajasthan Royals challenge for the title next season. This year we made a very good comeback. Hopefully, next year we will play the final and win it. Personally, I am very happy that I achieved a lot and learned a lot. I will try to carry this forward next year, he added. Sooryavanshi also hailed the IPL as the ideal platform for young cricketers and domestic players to showcase their talent on the biggest stage. This year we made a very good comeback. Hopefully, next year we will play the final and win it. Personally, I am very happy that I achieved a lot and learned a lot. I will try to carry this forward next year, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Looking beyond the IPL, the teenager outlined his long-term ambitions. I want to play in the IPL for as long as possible. I want to represent India for a long time. I want to achieve a lot for myself and my family. Whether it is domestic cricket, IPL or India, I want to contribute to every team that I play for, he said. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026 fueled a massive surge in food delivery and restaurant bookings across India. Swiggy reported significant jumps in orders and reservations, with major cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai leading the charge. Popular dishes included biryani and desserts, while large group dining saw substantial spending, proving cricket's strong link to culinary consumption.
Kohli and RCB dressing Room roars after Bobat's bold 'three in a row' statement
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are celebrating a historic back-to-back IPL title win. Following their 2026 victory, Director of Cricket Mo Bobat challenged the team to achieve an unprecedented three consecutive championships. Captain Rajat Patidar and players like Virat Kohli embraced the prospect of making IPL history, igniting a frenzy of excitement as they aim for a 2027 triumph.
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Patidar gives Krunal the ultimate 'Aura' tribute after RCB's title win
Krunal Pandya was instrumental in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's back-to-back IPL title wins in 2025 and 2026. He delivered crucial performances throughout the season, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. Captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged his vital role in the team's historic success.
A young man's financial reality reveals a heavy burden. Earning Rs 30,000 monthly, he faces Rs 6.5 lakh in loans with EMIs of Rs 26,500. This situation stems from family support and accumulated expenses, not luxury. He lives with constant anxiety and shame. His story underscores the unseen pressures behind debt in Indian families.
Only 3 players have achieved this rare IPL three-peat - and two are from RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Amidst the celebrations, Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning three consecutive trophies with Kolkata Knight Riders and then RCB. They join Karn Sharma as the only players to achieve this remarkable feat.
Rasikh Salam Dars IPL 2026 Heroics Put Kashmir Pacer in Spotlight
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Karnataka HC cites Gulf nations strict laws while rejecting rape accuseds bail plea
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court, while rejecting the bail application of a 23-year-old engineering student accused of raping his classmate, made strong observations on rising crime and the need for stricter enforcement of laws. The court remarked that people often take the freedoms available in a democracy for granted and suggested that stringent punishments, similar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tim David banned from IPL 2027 RCB's first match for throwing ice bag aggressively at umpire
RCB Tim David Ban: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 triumph is overshadowed by Tim David's one-match suspension for next season. He received two demerit points for aggressively throwing an ice bag at umpire Nitin Menon during the final, bringing his season total to five. This violation of the Code of Conduct means David will miss the opening match of IPL 2027.
Karnataka: Congress Zameer Ahmed Khan faces heat over alleged anti-party audio
Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader and former minister Zameer Ahmed Khan has landed in fresh political trouble after an alleged audio clip linked to the Davanagere South by-election triggered a major controversy within the party. Even as intense lobbying continues for ministerial berths in the newly formed government, Congress leaders have now formally approached the party Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
England football captain Harry Kane's special post for Virat and RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. England captain Harry Kane congratulated Virat Kohli and RCB on their historic back-to-back championship wins. Skipper Rajat Patidar also joined an elite list of captains to achieve this feat, crediting Kohli for his support.
RCB Players Not Visiting Bengaluru After Winning IPL 2026 Title - Here's Why
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate the IPL 2026 victory.
If you chop off a limb, people will follow law: Karnataka HC
A Karnataka High Court judge's strong remarks on crime deterrence, suggesting chopping off a leg or a hand for compliance, have sparked debate. Refusing bail to a 23-year-old engineering student accused of rape, Justice R Nataraj commented on the perceived leniency in the justice system. The court has issued a notice to the state government regarding the matter.
Anushka, Kohli share emotional moment after RCBs IPL win
Actress Anushka Sharma celebrated Virat Kohlis latest IPL triumph with an affectionate social media post after Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. On Monday, Anushka shared a heartwarming photograph on Instagram showing her kissing Kohli on the forehead while he held the IPL []
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Virat Kohli's exceptional batting performance was a key factor in their victory. The tournament saw numerous team and individual records broken, including the highest team total chase and the most sixes hit in a season. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also set a new record for individual sixes.
Karnataka Cyber Command Takes Action Against 8,750 Illegal Betting Platforms
Bengaluru, June 2: The Karnataka State Cyber Command has launched one of the largest operations against online betting in India, in coordination with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). This initiative targets a vast network of illegal betting websites, mobile applications, and fraudulent betting URLs. According to a statement released by the Karnataka State ... Read more Karnataka Cyber Command Takes Action Against 8,750 Illegal Betting Platforms
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Bengaluru, June 2: B.N. Madhukar, a childhood friend of Karnatakas future Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, expressed his happiness over Shivakumars rise to the states highest political office. He reminisced about their long-standing friendship that dates back to their school days. Madhukar shared that he has known the Congress leader since 1969 and described him as ... Read more DK Shivakumars Childhood Friend Reflects on Their Enduring Bond
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Virat Kohli Praised As 'Heartbeat' Of RCB Dressing Room After Back-To-Back IPL Wins
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower hailed Virat Kohli as the heartbeat of the team's dressing room after they won their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kohli Praised As 'Heartbeat' Of RCB Dressing Room After Back-To-Back IPL Wins
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower hailed Virat Kohli as the heartbeat of the team's dressing room after they won their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL).
A tourist taxi carrying seven visitors from Bengaluru and a local driver is feared to have plunged into a deep gorge along the treacherous Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in the remote Churah subdivision of Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district on the night of May 29, leaving all eight occupants feared dead
Virat Kohli Is King: How Foreign Media Reacted To RCB's Back-To-Back IPL Titles
Virat Kohli was the star performer once again as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to clinch the IPL 2026 title.
Kohli Is King: How Foreign Media Reacted To RCB's Back-To-Back IPL Titles
Virat Kohli was the star performer once again as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to clinch the IPL 2026 title.
You Don't Win A Tournament At Auction: Mo Bobat After RCB's IPL 2026 Title Win
Franchises cannot win a tournament at the auction alone but can lose one, says Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket Mo Bobat.
More representation in Rajya Sabha, Assembly: Muslim orgs to Karnataka Congress
Bengaluru: As Karnataka prepares for a political transition with D.K. Shivakumar set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, a federation of Muslim organisations has urged the Congress party to provide greater political representation to the community in the upcoming Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha elections. In a statement released on Monday, June 1, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RCB Star Suspended From IPL Game Day After Winning 2026 Title. Here's Why
A day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title, their star batter Tim David has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee
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Virat Kohli Sees Krunal Pandya Flexing Five IPL Titles, Gives Him Cheeky RCB 'Reminder'. Watch
Krunal Pandya had a big role to play in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title run. He scored 226 runs in 16 matches while also taking 14 wickets
With Royal Challengers Bengaluru: With Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their second successive IPL title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, the back-to-back wins are not the product of fortune, but of deliberate design, meticulous auction strategy and a dressing room culture being rock-solid in nature. For years, RCB were always regarded as a franchise that had a lot of stars, but were hugely imbalanced batting always got the big money, with bowling being their perennial weak link. But after Andy Flower and Mo Bobat took over as head coach and Director of Cricket respectively, RCB began to have a strong, well-balanced unit which is evident in their back-to-back IPL wins delighting franchise T20 cricket's most passionate fan base. I suppose when Andy and I first joined the franchise and we obviously had a first year that was a season of two halves and pretty challenging. Then we had the benefit of a mega auction and a bit of a reset, having learned some really strong lessons in the year before. The opportunity also to introduce Rajat as a new captain, which felt like a blank slate for us. At that point, I probably looked at this cycle and having come through a really good auction, we were very ambitious and optimistic about what we could do with this squad. I never came here or felt like we wouldn't achieve the elusive first trophy. I know that many teams had tried and many management teams and players had tried over lots of years to try and win that first trophy. I never really doubted that we would do that. I suppose I always had it in my mind that once we won that first one, we needed to not settle for that as being what we've come here to do or what we're all getting together to do, because like any sports team, you want to have almost like a bit of an infinite goal that you're just always striving towards achieving something that constantly inspires your fans, said Bobat in the virtual press conference organised by RCB on Monday. On strategy, Bobat was equally emphatic, revealing that a top-two finish in the group stage was always the north star. So, how has it been different? Well, last year through the season, as we built our confidence, it felt like something we had to achieve and get done and almost tick off that first milestone, whereas this year has felt quite different. From the moment we finished last season, we've tried to push people to be ambitious about going again. There's been probably a deeper confidence amongst the player group this year and probably us as well as a management group around what the players are capable of, which obviously comes from success. Across both seasons, I've probably been personally quite keen and fixed on trying to achieve top two, because I think the 14 game group stage is quite a gruelling campaign. If you can put yourself in a position to finish top two, I think everybody knows historically what that means for your chances. So I guess part of my role is setting that bigger picture ambition and having something on the horizon that everyone's working towards. Andy is excellent at getting people to focus on what's coming in front of us and the game and the game ahead because it's certainly one of the things that I think he did brilliantly, he added. Among the critical changes that RCB have made to the make-up of the squad over the last two auctions is going in search of proven, experienced players rather than taking a punt at unknowns. It meant they had a compact squad at their disposal. I don't know whether you can win a competition at the auction. I think you can probably lose one at the auction. It's quite hard to undo things that you then either regret or don't like about your team structure, or even personnel, once you've got through your first mega auction, and then you're only dealing with mini auctions in the subsequent years. So I would probably say, in my still fairly limited experience, that I'm not sure you win a competition at the auction, but you can certainly lose one there. Then it gets quite difficult in the mini auction years. You're right it's funny - when we finished our mega auction, I think we were ranked second bottom for the quality of the squad by quite a lot of broadcasters and a lot of experts, and many people had us to finish last. That was certainly nothing that affected our thought process or psychology. We were clear on what we were trying to build as a squad in terms of team structure. We were quite clear on the attributes and characteristics that we wanted from players. That's a combination of skill and character. Both of those things are really important and we got pretty much everything we wanted and more at the auction. So we came out of that auction very happy, like most teams tend to do after an auction, but pretty confident that we could do the things that we wanted to do. It's obvious when anyone looks at our squad that we've massively valued experience across key roles. Andy mentioned some of the names earlier, and having the likes of Virat and Rajat as retentions was a really good start, he recalled. The franchise's emphasis on battle-hardened experience was a conscious and calculated call. But then adding players of the calibre of Phil Salt, Tim David, Bhuvi, Hazlewood, Krunal - these are battle-hardened men, and that's quite important, I think, in a competition as demanding as the IPL - the games come thick and fast. You've got to be able to move on from defeats quite quickly, and you need guys that are really calm under pressure. I once heard a phrase used about another elite sportsman that always stuck with me, that some of the best sportsmen, the pressure moments, find them, if that makes sense. We've got quite a few players where the pressure moments gravitate towards them. They seem to be in the middle when these things are happening. Yesterday, our bowling was a great example of that. Bhuvi and Hazlewood started brilliantly, Krunal doing his thing. Great contributions from others, of course. Both Duffy and Rasikh were obviously excellent. The pressure always finds Virat. He finds a way to be in the thick of things when the game's on the line. That's what champion players do. We valued all of those things when we put our squad together. Before we played our first game or bowled our first ball, we were confident that we had a squad that could be competitive. As we described, the confidence builds through the season and a huge amount goes into auction prep. You've probably seen some of our auction videos and seen some of the detail that we go into. As I said, I don't think you win the competition at the auction, but it can make a really big difference. Once you've got that squad together, you've still got to get the togetherness going. You've still got to get them to deliver on their roles and create an environment where they can really go and showcase their strengths. Obviously, a lot of that goes down to the changing room environment that Rajat and Andy have built and created. Flower also threw light on RCB's coaching and scouting infrastructure - specifically on their Indian coaches - Dinesh Karthik (batting coach and mentor), Omkar Salvi (bowling coach), and Malolan Rangarajan (the spin bowling coach and talent identification head, apart from being WPL head coach), whose contributions he described as indispensable to the title success. Well, a couple of things there. Firstly, Mo has set up a scouting system here at RCB that is still in its growth, in its initial phases of growth really. We had the scouts with us at the game last night. They were watching with their families. They came to the after party here at the hotel and it was great to see them all there and that is an important part of what we do in preparation. It is really important to get the best people in the room and we have got a really nice group of scouts. When I say nice, they are guys we trust their cricket opinions. We trust that they are doing their due diligence and they are good guys to have in the system. So Malolan has been with RCB for a number of years and has also been instrumental in setting up that scouting system with Mo. So we trust that and we are going to build on that. The Indian coaches that we have got on our books have been absolutely crucial to the success that we have had so far. Omkar Salvi is one of the nicest men I have ever met and he has been great for us for a couple of seasons. He is an experienced head coach, a very good observer and gives me his very clear opinions when I ask for them. I think he is a bowling coach that the bowlers like working with and trust. So those are all amazing qualities for us to have amongst our coaching staff. Malolan plays a more general role. He does specifically coach the spinners and I know that KP and Suyash trust him completely. But he also plays a wider role not only on the scouting but certainly in our auction prep. Also he is a smart guy and he knows the game. He has also head coached before and having his brain for us to access is really important to our decision making processes. DK is a different kettle of fish altogether - full of energy, ideas and he is a great energy to have around. I think he is a bowling coach that the bowlers like working with and trust. So those are all amazing qualities for us to have amongst our coaching staff. Malolan plays a more general role. He does specifically coach the spinners and I know that KP and Suyash trust him completely. But he also plays a wider role not only on the scouting but certainly in our auction prep. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His energy for the batting group has been unquenchable and I have enjoyed watching him work with our batting group. I know that he has earned the trust of even guys like Virat. So he has done an amazing job for us and to have those three Indian coaches on our books, I think we are very fortunate in that regard and without their influence, I am sure we would not be sitting quite in the same position that we are this morning, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Man with pregnant wife sits on road in protest against Governors convoy in Bengaluru
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PV Sindhu Sends Special 'Lucky Charm' Message To RCB After IPL 2026 Victory
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sweeps IPL Awards -- But Is Too Young To Drive Prize
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it.The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches. On Sunday he was named most valuable player, despite his team Rajasthan Royals narrowly failing to reach the final, and he also scooped the Orange Cap for leading the batting charts. He was also named emerging player of the season, among other prizes. The boy wonder was gifted a car, a TATA Sierra SUV, which at top price comes in at 2.1 million rupees ($22,000). His total prize money was over $57,000. However, he won't be able to get behind the wheel in the near future because the minimum driving age in India is 18. It feels good, but I'm feeling a little pressure because I'm here for an interview, Sooryavanshi said on winning the awards. But yes, it's a proud moment, it feels great, and I'll try to do even better next season. Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight title after they beat Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad. Player of the match Kohli was seen speaking to Sooryavanshi during the presentation ceremony well past midnight. Sooryavanshi struck 97 and 96 in his final two innings of this edition of the IPL, adding to the growing clamour for him to earn a maiden call-up to the senior national team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score According to Indian media, Sooryavanshi has been included in a 30-member of probables for the Asian Games in September-October in Japan.
Virat Kohli Dubbed 'Heartbeat' Of IPL Champions In Coach Flower Tribute
Virat Kohli was hailed as the heartbeat of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after his unbeaten 75 secured a second straight IPL championship. The 37-year-old Kohli was there at the end as Bengaluru chased 156 to beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Dubbed the chase master, Kohli finished with a six and a total of 675 runs in the T20 tournament. Virat, I know you get a lot of attention and quite rightly, head coach Andy Flower said in a Royal Challengers Bengaluru video tribute released Monday. But I don't want to downplay that, because you are a heartbeat in this dressing room. Kohli got the team off to a flying start in a 62-run opening stand with Venkatesh Iyer and later anchored the chase. He hammered Gujarat pace bowler Kagiso Rabada for two fours and a six to set the tone for his team's domination at the 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, which was packed with Kohli fans. He relishes these situations, he looks forward to these situations where he can show how good a player he is, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar told Sports Today. What kind of a temperament he has, the winning mindset that he has. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said: Virat doesn't need any trophies. He is a trophy himself. Bengaluru and Kohli have been on a roll in the T20 tournament since winning their first IPL crown at the 18th attempt last year. Bengaluru finished top of the 10-team table after the league stage and hammered Gujarat in the first play-off for a direct entry into the final. A majority of the 90,000 crowd seemed to be wearing Kohli's number 18 shirt, with chants of Kohli, Kohli filling the air. I always say we don't have seven home games, we probably have 14, Kohli said after being named player of the match. Everywhere we go, we have fans cheering the team and really getting behind us. I mean, GT are probably the home side, but you see 90 percent of the guys are RCB fans. Their support is priceless. The team will not stage any public homecoming with the trophy on Monday. A victory parade for their inaugural title win a year ago resulted in a stampede and crush outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people. Obviously, you feel bad -- you lost your fans after winning the game, Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar said after this year's win. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Not just fans, they are the family members. I always want to dedicate this trophy to them. I don't have words to express that feeling.
IPL 2026: Were Very Lucky To Have Kohli In The RCB Dressing Room, Says Andy Flower
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said the franchise is very lucky to have veteran batter Virat Kohli in the dressing room, hailing the former skippers hunger and drive as genuinely inspiring after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 crown with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Kohli smashed a majestic 42-ball 75 not out, laced with nine fours and three sixes, as RCB completed a chase of 156 to retain the title they won at the same venue in 2025. Kohli also reached his fifty in 25 balls the fastest hes reached the half-century mark in his history of playing the IPL. You asked about Virats hunger and how that affects him. When I was in the dressing room last night after the game, I mentioned it actually. His hunger and drive its genuinely inspiring. Even for older blokes like me, seeing someone as hungry and driven, as disciplined and as ambitious as he still is, its wonderful to witness. And were very lucky to have him in the dressing room. He sets certain standards, like standards of intensity in the field, for instance, that means that anyone falling below those is going to stand out like a sore thumb. So we dont need coaches driving intensity on standards in the field, for instance, because hes living it and doing it. And everyone else has to raise their games to get anywhere near it, Flower said in a virtual press conference on Monday. The former Zimbabwe captain, who coached England to the 2010 Mens T20 World Cup title win, added, He works hard at his game, but you can see that he loves it as well. He loves batting. He loves hitting a ball. He loves the feeling of the ball meeting the middle of the bat. I would imagine the craft and mastery that he feels when hes got a bat in his hands. Again, those standards are easy for people in our training sessions to see, and certainly it just helps everyone head in the right direction. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar also acknowledged Kohlis influence on his own leadership journey after being appointed the sides captain ahead of winning their first title in the 2025 season. Regarding Virat bhai, as I said in many press conferences and interviews, his presence makes a lot of difference. For me, it's great learning. Whenever Im around him on the field and off the field, I always notice him. I dont speak much, but I always notice him. But whenever I have some kind of doubts regarding the leadership role or taking any decision, I always go to Virat bhai. For me, its a great opportunity to learn from the best and the greats of cricket. So, their ideas, inputs, and experience are definitely helping me a lot to grow in my new leadership role, he said. Under Patidars captaincy, RCB have now won backtoback IPL titles and have shed their longstanding reputation as perennial underachievers. The Indore-based batter himself had a standout campaign, scoring 501 runs at a strike rate of 192.69, including a matchwinning 93 not out in Qualifier 1. It's not like I had to go in and target the bowlers from ball number one. No one in the team was doing that. It's important to back your instincts. We did a lot of hard work before the tournament with DK (Dinesh Karthik, batting coach-cum-mentor), Flower, and Mo Bobat (Director of Cricket) were also there. There was more clarity about my role. I was pretty clear that if I'm batting in the middle overs, I can maximise and I can take a risk. I like taking risks, so if I am playing in the middle overs phase, I like to maximise every bowler. If I feel I have to go after the attack on my second delivery, I back myself and go with full clarity, he added. Patidar also drew praise from Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, who labelled him the most stylish performer of the season. Responding to the compliment, Patidar said, I have spent a lot of time with Shreyas. In my first season in Ranji, we played Mumbai, and at that time, he scored a lot of runs. There was more clarity about my role. I was pretty clear that if I'm batting in the middle overs, I can maximise and I can take a risk. I like taking risks, so if I am playing in the middle overs phase, I like to maximise every bowler. If I feel I have to go after the attack on my second delivery, I back myself and go with full clarity, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Patidar also mentioned Rajasthan Royals 15yearold opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, as the standout performer of the season. Its pretty clear, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Hes so young, and the way hes dominated this tournament. He just didnt play; he dominated every top bowler. So the way he played his shots, hes amazing. Whenever I saw him on TV, it was just superb. I wish him luck. Article Source: IANS
Wont allow Gujarat to snatch Karnatakas IPL events again, says Shivakumar
Taking a firm stance, Karnataka's Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar vows to protect the state's cricketing interests. The recent decision to shift the IPL 2026 finals from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad has ignited a commitment to action.
RCB 2.0: From Heartbreakers To IPL History Makers
For 17 agonizing years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the IPLs perennial heartbreak story; the team that always seemed destined to fall one step short. On a balmy Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium, however, they completed a transformation few thought possible.
Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title, Anand Mahindra shared a heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli, calling his journey a lesson in loyalty, commitment and belief. The industrialist's post struck a chord online as fans celebrated not just RCB's triumph, but the perseverance of a player who waited nearly two decades to lift the trophy and then helped his team defend it the very next year.
IPL 2026: RCB To Not Come To Bengaluru As Bobat, Patidar Hail Use Of Data And Analytics In Title Win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) crown. Well, firstly, I don't think any of us are going to Bangalore, unfortunately. I'm traveling back to the UK tomorrow. Rajat, I'm sure, will be heading home to his family and I think Andy's got a holiday planned. So we'll have to wait a little bit longer before we can get back amongst our fans and to enjoy some of their excitement and happiness, which is always nice to experience, Mo Bobat, RCBs Director of Cricket, told IANS in a virtual press conference on Monday. With the afterglow of the championship win still high, Bobat and skipper Rajat Patidar stated that the franchises balanced approach to data and analytics, especially roping in Freddie Wilde as their lead analyst, has been a key factor in them transforming as a title-winning unit since 2025. For the longest time, RCB were the IPLs biggest underachievers a star-studded unit who would always fall short of winning the trophy when it mattered the most. But since 2025, that narrative has undergone a dramatic shift by becoming only the third IPL side to win back-to-back IPL titles. The turnaround has not come not from one marquee signing or a dramatic tactical overhaul. Instead, it has been shaped by a measured, data and evidencebased approach for constructing the squad and preparing for matches. Under Bobat, Wilde, head coach Andy Flower and batting coach-cum-mentor Dinesh Karthik, data and analytics have now become central to how RCB operate and compete as a unit, which in turn has helped them shed the nearly men tag associated with them. In terms of the sort of data related questions, both Andy and I are very similar in our views in that we don't overly focus on data. Data is obviously quite a hot topic in elite sport at the minute. We don't focus too much on that. But what I do think we share in common is a desire to have evidencebased decision making and therefore, by definition, if you want evidence to support your decisions or to inform your decisions, then you're going to pay attention to the data that's available to you. So we really value and we recognize the importance of our judgment as decision makers. We make important decisions about players' careers, about their dreams, about their livelihoods. So, we both think it's our responsibility to do that with an element of rigour. If you're going to do that, then you will pay attention to evidence, information, data, expert opinion, whatever you want to call it. Philosophically, we both believe in that information being a combination of the more objective kind of numbers that can tell you a story, but also what some of our expert eyes and ears see and hear and what they can tell us as well, because it's all information that helps us make those evidencebased decisions. So very balanced view in our sort of in our ways of working and I'd like to think that Rajats experiences that as captain and that we will share insights with him that might be data informed, as well as some of our own gut feel and intuition. A part of the reason why we engaged DK in the role that we engaged him in is that he has a very active tactical mind and we can learn from his many experiences as a person as well, elaborated Bobat. Wilde is the lead analyst of current ILT20 holders Desert Vipers and The Hundred franchise London Spirit, after being with the England mens team. He also came into limelight after authoring a chapter in the Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution book titled Why CSK win and why RCB lose. Cut to now, and Wilde has played a key role in turning around RCBs fortunes. So a real mix there and you referenced Freddie and it's important to recognize the quality of his work. We've worked with Freddie for a few years now. He's an outstanding analyst and the things that stand him out, I think, would be he is able to kind of manoeuvre between thinking like an analyst and also thinking and operating a bit like a coach and that's quite nice territory. As someone who can do that, that also means we can trust him in his communication with players and groups in a way that you might not always give sort of analyst responsibilities. He's also quite practically minded. He realizes that the numbers won't always tell the full story. So he appreciates that there is subjectivity and context that binds a lot of the analytics that we'll do. But in short, his contributions have been huge, particularly if you think about things like the importance of building a squad and auction planning, which we invest a lot of preparation and time into. Then we have quite a rigorous planning and review process as we go through the season and Freddie leads a lot of that work alongside Andy. So, obviously, I can't speak much more glowingly about Freddie's work. He's been excellent and a real value add for the franchise, helps players, support staff, coaches on a number of levels. But the headline would be that we're kind of we're very balanced in our view the human and the machine are probably both key parts of our process, explained Bobat. Flower, who added another IPL title to his growing cabinet of winning franchise T20 league trophies as the head coach, gave a little hint about how being data reliant sparked Patidars turnaround in being a ferocious pace hitter in this season. I'm not going to answer anything, but I really want to hear Rajat's answer about the use of data. As per statistics from Cricket-21, Patidar has emerged as one of the most destructive batters against pace in IPL 2026, with his numbers showing a remarkable jump from last season. In 2025, Patidar managed 190 runs in 13 innings against pacers at an average of 23.8 and a strike rate of 143, hitting just six sixes and recording a boundary percentage of 58.9, while his boundary per ball (BPB) ratio stood at 5.3. But in 2026, the turnaround has been emphatic this year. Across the same number of innings, Patidar has piled up 377 runs against pacers at an average of 62.8 and a strike rate of 189. He has cleared the ropes 28 times, with his BPB improving to 3.6 and boundary percentage soaring to 73.2. Patidar credited Wildes expertise for helping him sharpen his batting against pacers, apart from retaining his strengths of bashing spinners. To be honest, it was beautifully explained by Mo regarding Freddie and I can say from my personal experience as well. Four or five times in the IPL, I called Freddie and he said, Freddie, I need some videos of the bowlers, especially spinners who are like Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, where you have to pick their balls from the hand. But in 2026, the turnaround has been emphatic this year. Across the same number of innings, Patidar has piled up 377 runs against pacers at an average of 62.8 and a strike rate of 189. He has cleared the ropes 28 times, with his BPB improving to 3.6 and boundary percentage soaring to 73.2. Patidar credited Wildes expertise for helping him sharpen his batting against pacers, apart from retaining his strengths of bashing spinners. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So I think Freddie helped me a lot in this and that's why I give credit to Freddie. So people always used to say to me that Rajat is a spin basher. But to be honest, I always like to play fast bowling. But if I talk about spin and picking up the bowlers from their hands, the credit goes to Freddie because he helped me a lot, concluded Patidar. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Man With Pregnant Wife Protests Gridlocking Traffic for VIPs
The incident sparked outrage on social media, following claims that traffic on the Old Airport Road was halted for the movement of the Governor's convoy
Bengaluru: Man protests after pregnant wife stuck in traffic; probe ordered
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Puravankara rises on inking joint development pact for 11.23-acre land parcel in Bengaluru
Mumbai, June 1 (Udaipur Kiran): Puravankara is currently trading at Rs. 219.50, up by 0.60 points or 0.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 218.90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 221.80 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 221.80 and Rs. 216.20 respectively. So far 3412 shares were traded on ... Read more Puravankara rises on inking joint development pact for 11.23-acre land parcel in Bengaluru
DK Shivakumar Urges Karnataka Students to Uphold Legacy of IISc, ISRO, and HAL
Bengaluru, June 1: Karnatakas appointed Chief Minister and state Congress President, DK Shivakumar, extended his best wishes to students on the commencement of the new academic year on Monday. He emphasized that premier institutions like IISc, NLSIU, ISRO, and HAL are located in Karnataka, urging students to carry forward their legacy. He refrained from commenting ... Read more DK Shivakumar Urges Karnataka Students to Uphold Legacy of IISc, ISRO, and HAL
DKS, Siddaramaiah reach Delhi for cabinet talks with Congress high command
New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah arrived in the national capital on Monday, June 1, to hold consultations with the Congress high command over the composition of the new state cabinet, ahead of the June 3 swearing-in ceremony. Shivakumar, who replaces Siddaramaiah after being formally elected leader of the Congress Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
It was a fascinating IPL 2026 season which ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru beating Gujarat Titans to claim their second consecutive title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence, sharing a heartfelt and humorous message that paid tribute to the franchise's long-awaited rise and its passionate fanbase. Sindhu, who has been based in Bengaluru in recent years, began her Instagram post with a light-hearted observation linking her move to the city with RCB's recent success. RCB fans, I am not saying I am the lucky charm. But I moved to Bangalore and suddenly you have won the trophy every year since. Do the maths. Huge congratulations to the incredible RCB team, the players, the staff, the ownership and the fans, Sindhu wrote in an Instagram post. The two-time Olympic medallist acknowledged the emotional journey that supporters have endured over the years before finally witnessing sustained success and also reserved special praise for entrepreneur Ananya Birla and her family, who became part of the franchise's ownership group before RCB's recent run of success. This franchise has carried so much emotion, madness, heartbreak, belief and love over the years, and to see it become back-to-back champions is truly special. A big congratulations to my dear friend @ananyabirla and her wonderful family as well. To become owners and immediately win a championship is some serious main character energy. What a start, she added. The badminton star admitted there was one scenario she would have loved to witness in this year's tournament, a final between her hometown franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad and RCB. This franchise has carried so much emotion, madness, heartbreak, belief and love over the years, and to see it become back-to-back champions is truly special. A big congratulations to my dear friend @ananyabirla and her wonderful family as well. To become owners and immediately win a championship is some serious main character energy. What a start, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the badminton front, Sindhu's campaign at the recent Singapore Open ended in the quarter-finals, where she lost to world No. 1 An Se-young. The Indian shuttler had looked in strong touch earlier in the tournament, recording straight-games victories over Putri Kusuma Wardani and Riko Gunji before running into the top-seeded South Korean. Article Source: IANS
Puravankara inks joint development pact for 11.23-acre Bengaluru land parcel
Realty firm Puravankara Ltd has secured an 11.23-acre land parcel in Doddagubbi, North Bengaluru. This joint development agreement is valued at Rs 1,100 crore. The project will feature residential apartments with a developable area of 0.74 million sq ft. This move strengthens Puravankara's presence in Bengaluru, its primary market. The company aims for significant sales growth in the coming years.
CM-Designate Shivakumar Shares A Strong Bonding With Matha For Two Decades
Mathas administrative officer Shambu sources told Deccan Chronicle on Monday Shivakumar is scheduled to visit the math soon after taking oath as Chief Minister on Wednesday at 4.05 pm and the swearing-in ceremony will take place at Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru
Karnataka BJP Chief Expresses Condolences for Bengaluru Residents in Himachal Tragedy
Bengaluru, June 1: The President of the Karnataka BJP and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, expressed profound sorrow on Monday over the tragic road accident in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, which claimed the lives of seven residents from Bengaluru. In a statement shared on social media, Vijayendra conveyed his deep sadness upon learning that eight individuals, including ... Read more Karnataka BJP Chief Expresses Condolences for Bengaluru Residents in Himachal Tragedy
