Two stabbed to death during cricket match in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 18: Two persons were killed in a clash during a cricket match in a village near Doddaballapura in Bengaluru rural district, police said on Saturday.
According to police, the incident occurred in village Dodda Belamangala where a second pre-university college student Prateek (17) and BE graduate D S Bharat Kumar (23) were stabbed to death following a clash between two groups during a cricket match.
The tennis ball cricket tournament was organised by a BJP leader aspiring to contest the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, sources said.
Some Congress workers came in cars and parked the vehicles, causing a hindrance to the game, eye-witnesses said. The clash took place when people objected to it and those who arrived in the cars refused to leave the ground. Angered at their refusal to leave, those playing the match damaged the cars and broke the glasses.
It is said the two who were killed were wearing the T-shirt of their team and were standing at the bus stop when the members of the group whose cars were damaged took out sharp weapons and stabbed them to death. Later, they fled the spot.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
