Overview

• Royal Challengers Bangalore ended an 18-year title drought by defeating Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final on June 3.
• Karnataka sold 1.48 lakh beer crates and 1.28 lakh crates of other spirits in 24 hours, marking a jump from Rs 25 crore last year to Rs 157.94 crore.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah led a felicitation at Chinnaswamy Stadium after security and logistical concerns forced cancellation of the open-top bus parade.
• Fans lit fireworks, staged street parties and formed long queues at liquor outlets, prompting a major police deployment in Bengaluru.
• Public health experts cautioned that the mass alcohol consumption during celebrations could pose social and health challenges.