Karnataka Govt. Clears Chinnaswamy for IPL 2026 Matches After Safety Concerns

• Karnataka government grants permission for IPL 2026 matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• Decision follows months of uncertainty and safety concerns after a stampede in June 2025 claimed 11 lives.
• Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced the decision, emphasizing public safety and implementing Justice John Michael D’Cunha Report recommendations.
• Strict adherence to norms on ticketing, crowd regulation, and stadium access will be enforced.
• RCB, as defending champions, now has the option to return to Chinnaswamy for home fixtures and potentially host the IPL final.