Day: June 11, 2026

Harry Brook Reclaims No. 1 Spot in Latest ICC Test Rankings

Arijit Bose

LONDON: England batter Harry Brook has returned to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position following another influential performance in England’s World Test Championship campaign against New Zealand. Brook’s rise comes after a crucial half-century in the first innings of the opening Test at Lord’s, a match dominated by bowlers and ultimately won by England by 115 runs. The innings helped the 26-year-old edge past teammate Joe Root and regain the top ranking he previously held in late 2024. Root Drops, Head Climbs…

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Andhra Premier League Expands Across State for Landmark Fifth Season

Arijit Bose

VIJAYAWADA: The fifth edition of the Andhra Premier League (APL) is set to usher in a new chapter for cricket in Andhra Pradesh, with organizers introducing an expanded format aimed at taking the sport to a wider audience across the state. The month-long tournament, which began on June 9, will run through June 30 and is expected to provide a valuable platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. Addressing the media at the Andhra Cricket Association headquarters in Vijayawada, ACA President and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, popularly known as…

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Mysuru-Linked Brothers Selected for Competitive Ice Hockey Teams in Texas

Arijit Bose

MYSURU: Two young athletes with strong family roots in Karnataka have achieved a significant milestone in their sporting journey after earning selection to competitive ice hockey teams under the Frisco Hockey Association in Texas for the Summer 2026 season. The achievement belongs to brothers Mayon Machaiah Merianda and Krish Machaiah Merianda, whose dedication and years of training have helped them progress through the ranks of youth ice hockey in the United States. Their success has been warmly welcomed by family members and well-wishers in Mysuru and Kodagu, where ice hockey…

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“For Shubman Gill, captaining India in a World Cup with Rohit and Virat alongside him will be a major advantage” – Suresh Raina

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: India are preparing for a packed white-ball calendar leading into the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, beginning with the upcoming series against Afghanistan. As part of JioStar’s programme “Follow the Blues”, former cricketers Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble shared their perspectives on Shubman Gill’s leadership, the value of senior players in the squad, and the importance of backing emerging talent. Suresh Raina highlighted the significance of having experienced campaigners like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the dressing room during a global tournament. He noted that both players…

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All India Artists’ Camp to be Held in Ayodhya from 15–19 June

Arijit Bose

Ten Distinguished Artists from Nine States to Create a Visual Narrative of Ayodhya’s Cultural Memory Participating Artists to Become Ambassadors of Ayodhya’s Cultural Identity “Colours of Ayodhya is the Beginning of a Major Cultural Movement in Awadh” — Manjula Jhunjhunwala “Colours of Ayodhya Offers an Opportunity to Experience Ayodhya Through New Artistic Perspectives” — Dr. Awadhesh Misra In the cultural history of India, certain cities transcend their geographical existence and emerge as living symbols of time, memory, and civilization. Ayodhya is one such city. Its identity extends far beyond that…

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Kiran Foundation and Adeeva Foundation Launch Season 4 of Under 12 Arjuna Cricket League in Lucknow

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LUCKNOW: The highly anticipated Under 12 Arjuna Cricket League Season 4 was officially inaugurated on June 8, 2026, at the Multi-Activity Ground located in the Ashiyana area of the capital city. Organized under the joint aegis of the Kiran Foundation and the Adeeva Foundation, the prestigious league is designed to provide a competitive platform for young, aspiring cricketers from the region to showcase their skills. The grand opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Vishal Srivastava from Kiran Foundation  who officially inaugurated the tournament. Speaking on the initiative, representatives highlighted…

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State-Level Flood Mock Exercise Planned in 44 High-Risk Districts of Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a major initiative to strengthen flood preparedness and disaster response mechanisms, a state-level flood mock exercise is scheduled to be conducted on June 11, 2026 across 44 highly vulnerable and sensitive districts of Uttar Pradesh. The exercise is being organized jointly by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, and the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). As part of the preparatory phase, a Table Top Exercise was conducted on June 09, 2026 at the Auditorium of Yojana Bhawan, Lucknow. The session was held under…

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Unique sneak peek into Lucknow skies

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A spectacular and rare celestial event was witnessed in the west-northwestern sky shortly after sunset on 09 June 2026, when Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in the Solar System, appeared remarkably close to each other. In astronomy, this phenomenon is known as a Planetary Conjunction. To facilitate public observation of this rare event, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow installed two high-powered telescopes and two astrophotography stations within the Planetarium premises. Additionally, two telescopes were set up at the premises of the famous Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Temple, Panchvati…

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2 Acres of Land Allocated in Varanasi for Buddhist Temple and Guest House for Royal Government of Bhutan

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a significant step to strengthen India–Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to allocate 2 acres of land in Varanasi to the Royal Government of Bhutan for the construction of a Buddhist temple and guest house. A lease deed agreement in this regard was formally signed today in the presence of Tourism Minister  Jaiveer Singh and Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism,  Amrit Abhijat, between the Tourism Department of Uttar Pradesh and representatives of the Royal Government of Bhutan. The land, located at Ajaypur in…

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Newly Recruited Mission Managers Urged to Become “True Soldiers of Livelihood Mission”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | A strong call for grassroots transformation was made to newly appointed State Mission Managers under the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission, emphasizing that their role is not limited to administration but extends to bringing visible change in rural communities across the state. The message was delivered during a seven-day residential orientation training programme being held from June 8 to June 14, 2026, at the Deendayal Upadhyay State Rural Development Institute, Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow. The programme is being conducted under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad…

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