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Barabanki: Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday responded to the protesting wrestlers' allegations, and said that he would "hang" himself if allegations against him are proven. "If a single allegation against me is proven, I will hang myself," the WFI chief said while addressing a public rally in UP's Barabanki. Singh further took a jibe at wrestlers for announcing to immerse their medals in Ganga as a mark of their protest against him. "It's been four months and they want me to be hanged. The government is not hanging me that's why they gathered at Haridwar on Tuesday and threatened to immerse their medals in the Ganga. It is all emotional drama," he said. "If you (wrestlers) have any evidence, present it in the Court and I am ready to accept any punishment," Singh said. "Delhi police is investigating the matter. I would be arrested if there's any truth to the charg...

Assembly elections are to be held in Rajasthan at the end of the year. Meanwhile, the Congress high command is worried about the political tussle between CM Ashok Gehlot and veteran party leader former deputy CM Sachin Pilot. It is being claimed that the ongoing dispute between the two leaders was resolved on the night of Sunday, May 29, in a marathon meeting at the residence of Mallikarjun Kharge.  But it is said that the matter could not be fully resolved in this meeting. Meanwhile, a tweet by Pilot supporter Acharya Pramod Krishnam is in headlines amidst the Rajasthan Congress tussle. In fact, Acharya Pramod mentioned Mahabharata in his tweet and wrote that when Duryodhana did not agree to give even five villages, then it led to Mahabharata. Deepak Chaurasia is a well-known journalist of the country Is Pilot preparing for rebellion again? Deepak Chaurasia raised questions on Krishnam’s tweet It is clear from Pramod Krishnam's tweet that the dispute has not been resolved Politica...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan flagged off the Bhopal Gaurav Daud (Bhopal pride run) from the statue of Raja Bhoj at Bhoj Taal VIP road this morning. The citizens of Bhopal, especially the youths, enthusiastically participated in this run. Large number of citizens took part in the Bhopal Pride Run of about 3 kilometers from Raja Bhoj Statue to Bhopal Boat Club.  While congratulating the citizens on Bhopal Gaurav Diwas, CM Shivraj said that Bhopal did not become independent on August 15, 1947, at the time of the country's independence. At that time the then Nawab had refused to merge the princely state of Bhopal with the Indian Union.  Floral tributes paid to martyrs of merger movement CM said for this, the citizens had to struggle and Bhopal became independent on June 1, 1949 only after the sacrifice of many fighters as a result of the merger movement. Youngsters were also martyred in this movement in Boras of Raisen district. CM Shivraj paid flora...

New Delhi: Former Congress National President Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to American from Tuesday. In America he has once again targeted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP and RSS.  Rahul sarcastically said that the world is so big that no one can claim that he knows everything about everyone. He said there are some people in India who think they know everything, it is like a disease. But they think that they know more than God, they can even sit in front of God. Not only this, they can also explain to God what is going on. PM Narendra Modi is also one of them. PM Modi can convince God too! Rahul Gandhi took a jibe and said that he feels that if PM Modi is asked to sit in front of God, he will start explaining to God what is going on in the universe. God who has created everything will also be confused. This is what is happening in India. There are some people in India who think they know everything. When they go to scientists, they tell them about science. When they go to histo...

New Delhi: The United World Wrestling (UWW) has denounced the detention of India's top wrestlers during their protest in Jantar Mantar in Delhi and threatened to suspend the national federation WFI if it does not hold its election within the stipulated time. The United World Wrestling said it has been following for several months with great concern the situation in India where wrestlers are protesting. The UWW said it has been keeping an eye on the protest by the wrestlers against the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing several women wrestler. Samyukta Kisan Morcha calls for countrywide demos Meanwhile, farmers' outfit Samyukta Kisan Morcha has called for countrywide demonstrations on June 1 in support of wrestlers. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha said it has given the call for the nationwide agitation to secure the democratic right to protest by the Indian wrestlers and all other sections of society and to seek...

It is well-known that regular physical activity, like cycling, protects against several serious illnesses. Anyone can easily incorporate this fun, low-impact cycling exercise into a daily routine.    On World Bicycle Day 2023 on 3 June, RJ Mohit, essaying Manoj in &TV’s show Doosri Maa, shares, “I am passionate about bicycling and pedalling, and I am a professional cyclist actively engaged in cycling marathons and races.  Every morning, I kickstart my day by hopping on my bicycle   Mohit says cycling plays a significant role in his fitness regimen. Every morning, I kickstart my day by hopping on my bicycle, and I often rely on it for transportation whenever the need arises. He says, “Initially, I embraced cycling as a means to maintain my physical fitness. However, over time, it has transformed into something more profound for me—a form of therapy. When I'm cycling, my stress and anxiety melt away, replaced by a sense of happiness and contentment.”  I can tr...

Indian Bisons or Gaurs will be an added attraction of  Sanjay Tiger Reserve in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. It is proposed to reintroduce majestic bisons in the park. Sanjay Tiger Reserve is a wildlife paradise located in Sidhi district. The National park was established in 1975. The world famous white tiger Mohan was found and rescued from the forest of this landscape by Maharaja of Rewa in 1951. In remembrance, one of the park range has been named after white tiger Mohan. Now these beautiful Sal forests are not only home for tigers and hundreds of other species of wild animals but they also form a wildlife corridor, connecting Bandhavgarh and Palamau Tiger Reserve. Occasionally the wild elephants from neighboring Chhatisgarh area venture into the forests of tiger reserve for temporary shelter. The park has tigers, leopards, sloth bears, 152 species of birds, 32 species of mammals,11 species of reptiles,3 species of amphibians & 34 species of fresh water fishes. Bison is ...

  New Delhi: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy visited the historic site of Purana Qila in Delhi to inspect the ongoing excavation work on Tuesday. The site, identified as the ancient city of Indraprastha, has been a subject of archaeological interest for several decades. The excavation has unearthed significant findings, providing insights into Delhi's continuous history spanning over 2500 years. Highlighting the significance of Purana Qila, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated, "This is the only site in Delhi NCR where one can witness the continuous history of Delhi from the Pre-Mauryan to Mughal period through the excavated remains. The findings showcase the rich cultural heritage of our country." During the Mauryan period, Indraprastha was known as Indapatta in Buddhist literature. The location of Indraprastha is uncertain but Purana Qila in present-day New Delhi is frequently cited.   The Pandavas founded the first city of Delhi and named it Indraprastha. The king of Pan...

  Gangtok (Sikkim): The Himalayan state of Sikkim is going to get connected to the railway map of India within two years. This strategically important railway line being laid from Siliguri till Rangpo, the industrial area of the state, is likely to be ready by December 2024. A team of national media here on Tuesday reviewed the status of construction of tunnels and bridges at various places related to the project. Darjeeling MP Raju Bisht also came to see tunnel number two on the occasion. Will strengthen country's security and cross-border trade Bisht told reporters that the construction work on the project started in 2010 after getting the forest clearance in 2019 and now the project is fast moving towards completion. He said that this rail line will go till Nathu La till the border of China. This will strengthen the country's security and cross-border trade.   38.6 km of 44.96-km rail line tunnel based Mohinder Singh, project director of IRCON, a railway ministry undertaki...

New Delhi: Many well-known wrestlers of the country have won medals in Olympics and made the country proud. But when these wrestlers fought for their rights they started feeling that they had been defeated. Perhaps this is the reason that in protest against the harassment of sportspersons, the wrestlers decided to flow their medals in the Ganges in Haridwar. This information has been shared by player Bajrang Punia on his Twitter account.   Punia has written that everyone saw what happened on May 28 as well. The police brutalized us and arrested us. An FIR was registered against us. Is it a crime to speak and demonstrate peacefully? The question is not just of registering the case. Have women wrestlers committed any crime by demanding justice for the sexual harassment that they faced.   We feel why we won these medals at all: TPunia said the police and machinery are treating us like criminals, while the oppressor is even openly talking about changing the POCSO Act. ...

The fans of Chennai Super Kings got two good news last night. First of all, his favorite team won its fifth IPL title by defeating Gujarat by 5 wickets, on the other hand Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced to play another season of IPL. Dhoni said in the match presentation that there cannot be a better retirement time than this, but he wants to return the love of his fans by playing one more season.   There were speculations of retirement Since the year 2019, Dhoni was being asked about his retirement from IPL. This season was also believed to be the last season of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Many times even Dhoni has indicated that this could be his last season. However, putting an end to all the speculations and rumours, Dhoni has announced to play one more season for the fans. Surprise for Dhoni's fans After Chennai's victory, Dhoni was asked about retirement in the post match presentation. Responding, MS said that “there cannot be a better time than this to take retirement. I have re...

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress is preparing to file an FIR against the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the officials concerned in the matter of broken idols in Mahakal Lok a day ago. Before this, a Congress team reached Ujjain. Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee's media department chairman KK Mishra told media at the state party office on Monday that after winds blowing at a speed of only 30 kilometers per hour in Mahakal Lok, 6 idols of Saprishis ensconced in a lotus flower fell to pieces.  Describing the incident as inauspicious, he said that on Tuesday, May 30, the investigation committee announced by State Congress Committee President Kamal Nath, whose members are Sajjan Singh Verma, Ramlal Malviya, Mahesh Parmar, Murli Morwal, Dilip Gurjar, Shobha Ojha and K K Mishra, will reach the spot, inspect and, if necessary, will not hesitate to register an FIR against the responsible corrupt officials including the Chief Minister.  Mishra said that if Chief Minister Shivr...

Ayodhya: Saint Dharmacharyas of Ayodhya have come out in support of Brij Bhushan Singh, outgoing president of Wrestling Federation of India and senior BJP MP. They said the POCSO Act is being misused and amendment in the Act is urgently needed. Mahant Kamal Nayan Das told reporters on Monday that allegations are being made against innocent people by misusing the POCSO Act. In support of Brij Bhushan Singh, he said that he is being harassed.  Saints-mahants and political people are being harassed He said especially efforts are made to defame and harass saints-mahants and political people although they may not have done anything wrong. A living example of this is Kaisarganj BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused of sexual harassment by wrestlers. Mahant Kamal Nayan Das said that false POCSO Act cases have been registered against innocent people due to their image in the society is tarnished.  Awareness rally on June 5 Das said Mahants of monasteries having proper...

Stars have fascinated the humans since time immemorial. A number of poems have been written on the moon, stars and other heavenly bodies we see in the skies, the most famous among them being: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star... . The beauty of starry skies at night charm all of us alike. But can you believe that in a few years from now the beauty of the stars could be a thing of the past. In fact our children may not be able to see the stars and may never know how they used to look. They may be able to see stars only in books and photos. Yes, it is true. All types of pollutions like wind pollution, sound pollution, water pollution etc are increasing. Similarly, light pollution is also increasing.  The night sky is part of our environment and it would be a major deprivation if the next generation is never able to see it. Scientists have said that in about two decades from now we may not be able to see a stars in the night skies because of rising light pollution. Sky glow pollution reduce...

The Ganges holds more than mere sanctity; it pulsates as the very essence of India. Devotees beseech this sacred river for blessings of prosperity. During Ganga Dussehra, multitudes of radiant lamps adorn the coursing waters, invoking serenity and benevolence. With unwavering enthusiasm and zeal, this festival is joyously celebrated across various states where the Ganges flows. On this occasion, &TV artists Neha Joshi (Yashoda, Doosri Maa) talks about the significance and rituals associated with the festival.  Neha Joshi, essaying Yashoda in &TV’s show Doosri Maa, shares, “Ganga Dussehra, also referred to as Gangavataran, signifies the commemoration of the divine descent of the holy Ganges from heaven to earth.” Neha said this festival is predominantly observed in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand. Devotees gather at the banks of the Ganges, engaging in sacred rituals and offering aartis to the revered river. Immersing oneself in its waters o...

BHOPAL: There is disappointment among wildlife lovers of Madhya Pradesh after the death of six Cheetahs, including three grown-ups and three cubs. The pessimists are even saying that the project Cheetah will not be successful and some experts have even predicted that there could be even nore fatalities in the months to come. It is not only forest officials, conservationists and politicians who are worried at the deaths of three cheetahs and an equal number of cubs at the Kuno National Park. Villagers residing near the reserve forest are equally upset because they feel that if the Cheetah reintroduction project fails, then their area won’t become a wildlife tourist spot. After the deaths of the cheetahs, the locals conducted pujas and havans so that the remaining cheetahs prosper and remain safe. Project Cheetah staff to be sent on study tour Amidst all this Union Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav came to Bhopal on Monday. He has said that officers and ...

New Delhi: The Congress has said that Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and party leader Sachin Pilot will fight the upcoming assembly elections in the state unitedly. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting in this regard with Gehlot and Pilot in the presence of top party leaders Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal Monday evening. Venugopal told reporters after the meeting that Kharge and Rahul Gandhi had a detailed discussion of four hours with Gehlot ji and Pilot ji. We have decided to fight the elections unitedly. They both agree, we have to go together. It will be a joint fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). We will win in Rajasthan. The Congress has been continuously trying for patch up between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former deputy CM Sachin Pilot, the two biggest leaders of the state in Rajasthan. KC Venugopal  tweeted  after the meeting A tweet from Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has indicated that the reconciliation efforts ...

  Bhopal:  Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said Congress is daydreaming after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that his party will win 150 seats in the upcoming state assembly elections.   “Unko khayali pulao pakaane hai toh pakaate rahe,” the chief minister said. Speaking to the media on Monday, CM Chouhan said, “Dil ke bahlane ko baba khayal accha hai (It's a good idea to keep yourself amused). Unko khayali pulao pakaane hai toh pakaate rahe.” (Let them continue to daydreaming). He asserted that BJP will win 200 seats in the 230 assembly. Notably, Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders had a meeting with Rahul Gandhi at AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Monday regarding poll preparedness. Party would continue its winning streak: Rahul In the meeting, Rahul Gandhi exuded confidence that the party will win 150 seats in the forthcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to the media, he averred the party would continue its winning streak in Mad...