Bareilly, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched an attack on the opposition, accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics. He claimed that efforts to defame the Kanwar Yatra had failed due to public awareness and the proactive role of the administration.Addressing a large public gathering here, he said, “A malicious attempt was made to defame the Kanwar Yatra by disregarding public sentiments. But today, its successful and peaceful conduct stands …

Agartala, Aug 6 (IANS) In a bid to boost tourism and protect forests, the Tripura Forest Department has decided to set up six eco-parks in the state, state Forest and Environment Minister Animesh Debbarma said on Wednesday. The Minister said the proposed eco-parks would not only promote tourism and conservation but also help generate livelihood opportunities for local communities.“The proposed six eco-parks would be developed in six of the state’s eight districts, except Dhalai and South Tri…

Kanpur, Aug 6 (IANS) Kanpur Warriors have joined Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) as its new franchise ahead of the second season. Conceptualised, owned, and operated by SJ Uplift Kabaddi, UPKL continues to expand into kabaddi-strong belts across the state. With Kanpur’s long-standing kabaddi heritage, vibrant youth circuits, and growing appetite for competitive sport, Kanpur Warriors’ addition marks a strategic milestone in the league’s mission to deepen inclusivity and unearth local h…

London, Aug 6 (IANS) Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott believes Harry Brook has it in him to be one of the ‘great middle-order players of this generation’. In the recent 2-2 drawn series against India, Brook finished with 481 runs at an average of 53.44. His knock of 111 runs off 98 balls at The Oval almost took England home in a thrilling Test match which India won by six runs. “I have believed for a long time that Harry Brook could be one of the great middle-order players of this ge…

Gwalior, Aug 6 (IANS) Mumbai Muscle established commanding leadership on the opening day of the Pro Panja League season 2, securing their position at the top of the standings with an impressive performance. The inaugural day of competition at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Training Centre for Disability Sports witnessed intense arm wrestling action, with Mumbai Muscle leading the points table, followed by Kiraak Hyderabad in second position, Sher E Ludhiana holding third place, and MP Hathodas roundin…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) India fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have achieved their career-best positions in the ICC Test rankings after their memorable performances led India to a thrilling six-run win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval. After his Player of the Match effort for picking 9-190, Siraj has jumped 12 slots to be at a career-best 15th position, with 674 rating points. Krishna, meanwhile, has attained a career-best 59th position after picking four wickets in the …

Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, director Jithin K Jose’s much-awaited film Kalamkaval, featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead, is likely to release on October 9 this year. Sources in the industry claim that Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, which is distributing the film, has informed theatre owners of the makers’ decision to release the film on October 9.However, there has been no official announcement about the …

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Actress Anusha Dandekar, who is getting a lot of positive response for her streaming series ‘Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega’ season 2, has shared an anecdote when Bollywood actors Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff spoke about their childhood stories. Reflecting on her experience of working with two Bollywood legends, Anusha Dandekar shared: “Sharing screen space with Suniel Shetty and Jackie Shroff is something I honestly can’t put into words. It was exciting, nerve-wracki…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher was conferred with the prestigious Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony. Taking to Instagram, the acclaimed actor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Maharashtra and its dignitaries, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and Cultural Minister Ashish Shelar, for recognizing his contribution to Indian cinema.Calling it a deeply humbling moment, Kh…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has spoken about the making of the song “Aavan Jaavan” picturised on Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. He went on to reveal why he was happy when Italy was chosen as the shoot location for the track. The song was shot in some of Italy’s most romantic and iconic locations from the serene countryside of Tuscany to the vibrant streets of Rome.Sharing the vision behind the song, Ayan said: “We needed a backdrop to film this love song. It should seem…