Dharmavaram (Andhra Pradesh), May 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the campaign trail in Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday said after the first two phases of the general elections in the country, Narendra Modi has hit a century and was moving forward towards getting over 400 seats. Addressing a poll rally in Dharmavaram Assembly constituency in the state, Shah also attacked Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), accusing them of encouraging corruption, sand [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 5: Indias Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has operationalised an advanced 2.0 version of its information technology system, armed with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, to check money laundering and terrorist financing crimes in the countrys economic channels. The upgrade of the technological backbone was required as the volume of data (suspicious transaction reports) flagged by banks and various other financial institutions to the FIU for analysis and further

New Delhi, May 5 : A Korean national was on Sunday apprehended by CISF personnel at the Delhi airport for allegedly carrying more than 3 lakh US dollars worth about Rs 2.80 crore in an unauthorised manner, a senior officer of the force said. The passenger was bound for Bangkok on a Thai Airways flight and he was intercepted during security checks at Terminal-3 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport around 1 am, the officer added. A total of [] The post IGI Airport: Korean national held

NEW DELHI, May 5: With the World Bank planning to come out with its first Business Ready report in September this year, the commerce ministry has started working on the international trade topic in detail to further push Indias ranking, an official said. Business Ready (B-READY) is the World Banks new flagship report benchmarking the business environment and investment climate in most economies worldwide. The report assesses the regulatory framework and public services directed at firms, and the

JAMMU, May 5: University Works Department Assigns Area-Wise Repair, Renovation Works to Engineers See Order Click Here The post J&K | University Works Department Assigns Area-Wise Repair, Renovation Works to Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 5: Amid aerial surveillance in Poonch as the forces continued the massive manhunt to trace the terrorists behind the ambush of its convoy, the Indian Air Force on Sunday mourned Corporal Vikky Pahade, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the attack on Saturday evening. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all personnel of (the) Indian Air Force salute the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who made the supreme sacrifice [] The

JAMMU, May 5: Due to retirements and the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct, numerous positions within the Jal Shakti Department have become vacant. To address this, 22 engineers have been assigned additional responsibilities. See order copy click here. The post Jammu And Kashmir | 22 Engineers Of Jal Shakti Deptt Assigned Additional Charges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Ghazipur (UP), May 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed Shri Kubernath Rai memorial lecture at Ghazipur. Paying homage to Shri Kubernath Rai, the great essayist, scholar and poet, the Lt Governor remembered his significant contribution to nation-building. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Kubernath Rai enriched hindi literature and he remains an immense source of intellectual inspiration. His essays provide an opportunity to the readers to discover new ideas and perspe

Bengaluru, May 5: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Sunday sought the Election Commission to initiate action against BJPs national president J P Nadda and other senior leaders for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by posting a video on social media intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate. In a complaint to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, the Congress mentioned about a video uploaded on social media platform X by [] Th

Washington [US], May 5: Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett is bullish on India. Presiding over the companys annual meeting on Sunday, the nonagenarian investor said there are loads of opportunities in India. To a question on whether his company Berkshire was actively looking for opportunities in India, Buffett, without getting into specifics, said there are unexplored or unattended to opportunities and areas in India. Berkshire Hathaways business and invest

New Delhi, May 5: Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Pravaig Dynamics has made offers to Tesla interns, who saw their offers getting revoked weeks before their start date, inviting them to join the Silicon Valley of India that will recognize and appreciate their talents. Tech billionaire Elon Musks latest cost-cutting victims are summer interns with his flagship Tesla Inc, rescinding offers just weeks before internships were to start. As several aspiring employees took to LinkedIn to expre

Balochistan , May 5 : People held a rally against the enforced disappearances of Hafiz Tayyab and numerous other missing people in the Khuzdar district of Pakistans Balochistan on Saturday, The Balochistan Post reported. During the rally, protesters called for action and the safe recovery of all missing persons from Balochistan. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), and relatives of other missing persons came out in the protest called by the family of Hafiz Tayyab. Protesters marched through the

New Delhi, May 5: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) refuted media reports claiming that it allowed higher pesticide residues in herbs and spices. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Terming the reports false and malicious, the food safety regulator, through a press note, asserted that India has one of the most stringent standards of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the world and MRLs of pesticides are fixed differently for different food commodities based on the

New Delhi, May 5: The cost of air conditioning in school has to be borne by the parents as it is a facility being provided to the students, which is no different from the other charges such as laboratory fee, the Delhi High Court has said. A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against a private school charging Rs 2,000 per month for the air conditioning in classes and stated that such financial [] The post Parents should bear cost of air con

MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI, May 5:Last May, it all started with flight suspension for just three days and an unfortunate decision of voluntary insolvency resolution option taken to protect the airlines interests. A year down the lane, the now plane-less Go Firsts fate remains uncertain and come June, there are revival expectations, though muted, when the extended deadline for the resolution process ends. There are concerns that the airline might even be pushed into liquidation, experts opined. It is ext

SRINAGAR, May 5: The weather department here on Sunday forecast generally dry weather with possibility of thundershower activity in the afternoon at a few places till May 10. Generally dry weather is expected and thundershower activity during the afternoon cant be ruled out at a few places, he said. On May 11, he said, there is forecast of partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain and thunder at few places. Generally cloudy weather with light rain/snow (over higher reaches) [] The post

J&K High Court Notifies Interview Schedule For Civil Judges (Senior Division) See Order Click Here The post J&K High Court Notifies Interview Schedule For Civil Judges (Senior Division) appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 5: Domestic automobile majors Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have received a record number of patent approvals for a wide spectrum of product and process innovations in the last financial year. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) received 674 approvals, its best-ever annual performance, while Tata Motors also witnessed the grant of 333 patents during the 2023-24 financial year. M&M said it has received a record 674 patents in 2023-24, with the majority coming in from the [] The post M

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NEW DELHI, May 5: Former Indias executive director at IMF Surjit Bhalla on Sunday said that on an average basis, an unprecedented number of jobs are being created under the Narendra Modi Government, with the number touching about 10 million over the last 7-8 years. Bhalla further said the least number of jobs were created during 2004-2013 (UPA Government period), and it was then that the term jobless growth came about. The job creation by the Modi Government has been [] The post Record job creat

NEW DELHI, May 5: As the military standoff between India and China drags on along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the talks between the two sides are going on well and indicated hope for a resolution of the lingering row. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In an interview to PTI on Saturday, Singh also said that India has been developing infrastructure along the frontier with China at a rapid [] The post Talks With China Going O

Rajgarh (MP), May 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modis political history is based on the Hindu-Muslim dispute and he should do some soul-searching as to who is benefiting from it, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has claimed. Singh, who has been fielded by the Congress from Rajgarh Lok Sabha seat in Madhya Pradesh, also said that he was not satisfied with the recent Supreme Court ruling on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister spoke to PTI while [] The pos

Pakistan, May 5 : President Asif Ali Zardari has given the nod to the appointment of governors for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, adhering to the power-sharing arrangement among coalition parties, primarily led by the PML-N, post the Feb 8 general elections, Dawn reported. Sardar Saleem Haider has been appointed as Punjabs governor, Faisal Karim Kundi as the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sardar Jafar Khan Mandokhail as Balochistans governor, the report added, citing an offici

DE Web Desk Jammu, May 5: One person was killed and another injured when a cab they were travelling in met with an accident on Sunday in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police said that a cab on its way from Jammu to Rajouri skidded off the road and met with an accident near Thalka in the Nowshera belt of Rajouri. They said that one person identified as Zabeer Ahmed, 20, the driver of the vehicle, died in [] The post Jammu And Kashmir | One Killed, Another Injured In Rajouri Road Mish

NEW DELHI: Delhi on Sunday recorded a minimum temperature of 22.7 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasons average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The department has predicted strong surface winds during the day and a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius. The humidity level was recorded as 31 per cent at 8.30 am, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. (PTI) The post Max temperature in Delhi likely to be 41 Deg C appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 5: Indias foreign exchange reserves declined for the third week, after having risen for the seventh straight week to hit an all-time high of USD 648.562 billion. As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the countrys foreign exchange kitty declined by USD 2.412 billion to USD 637.922 billion in the April 26 week. Indias foreign currency assets (FCA), the biggest component of the forex reserves, declined by USD 1.159 billion to [] The post Indias forex res

Santa Clara, May 5: Indian American-dominated non-profit organisation of entrepreneur has embarked on a new path of diversifying and inclusiveness by focusing on other communities and having women and youths greater involvement in its activities. Founded in 1992 by eminent Indian Americans, TiE Silicon Valley has created and enabled entrepreneurs who have generated over USD 1T in wealth and built successful businesses in technology. Over the past three decades, it has emerged as the pioneering a

NEW DELHI, May 5: There is an urgent need for the hospitality sector to be granted industry status at state level and infrastructure by the Centre for it to attract more investments and play a part in the development of 50 new destinations announced by the government, according to newly elected president of Hotel Association of India (HAI), KB Kachru. The sector is also hopeful that international tourist arrivals in India will reach pre-pandemic levels by March next year but [] The post HAI for

NEW DELHI, May 5: India will never give up its claim on Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) but it wont have to capture it with force because its people, on their own, would want to be part of India after seeing the development in Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In an exclusive interview to PTI, Singh asserted that the ground situation has improved significantly in Jammu and Kashmir and that a [] The post No Need To Capture P

JAMMU, May 5: Security personnel on Sunday morning conducted a search operation following a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy a day before, in which one personnel was martyred, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the officials, the search operation was carried out to track the terrorists. Security forces have laid down nakas and checking is going on in the area. Additional forces of the Indian Army reached the Jarra Wali Gali (JWG) [] The post

* Coach demands inclusion of Rollball in SO-12 list Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, May 4: In spite of winning International and National medals, the Rollball players of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory are not considered for the Government jobs since the game is yet to be included in the SO-12 list, which guarantees employment opportunities to the athletes excelling at prestigious events. Owing to a lack of employment opportunities, the sportspersons who have won medals at the National and Internatio

Excelsior Correspondent GHAZIPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, May 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh at Dr BR Ambedkar Inter-College, Sadat, Ghazipur. He also addressed a symposium on the idea of an ideal society and educational research. In his keynote address, Sinha highlighted the works done by thinkers and educationists on inclusive development and overall progressive policy framework that has been cited in various educational research papers and played a

*J&Ks Surya Bhanu Partap Singh selected for BRICS Games Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: The two day long Wushu selection trial for the BRICS Games and 10th Asian Wushu Championship concluded here today. Surya Bhanu Partap Singh is the only player from Jammu and Kashmir selected for BRICS Games. The statement said Wushu Association of India finalised 20 players of Indian Wushu team for the BRICS Games, whereas the National campers for the 10th Asian Wushu Championship will be [] The

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Ahead of the review to be taken by the Union Home Secretary regarding the land subsidence in village Pernote of Ramban district, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today took stock of measures taken up, so far, by the administration towards relief and rehabilitation of the affected population. The meeting was attended by ACS, Jal Shakti/FC Revenue, ACS, Forests, Principal Secretary, Home, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, ADGP, L&O; Secretary, Revenue, Secretary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: GD Goenka Public School, Jammu has concluded its three-day Model United Nations conference with a grand closing ceremony here today. The ceremony commenced with a soulful song performance, setting the stage for the proceedings. Chief Guest, Anmol Rathore, was warmly felicitated by Director Sanya Bansal and Principal Arindam Roy Choudhury. Rathore, an accomplished alumnus of GD Goenka Public School Jammu, graced the occasion with her presence. Her remarkable

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: J&K Apni Party (JKAP) President Altaf Bukhari today stated that his party will work towards getting the prisoners released. JKAP will work towards getting the prisoners released, making efforts to repeal the AFSPA and withdrawing troops, Bukhari told a gathering at the old city in Srinagar. But for that, we have to create a suitable atmosphere. For the last 5 years, you have decided to ensure peace, and that is not the success of anyone [] The post Apni P

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Inter School Speedball Championship organised by J&K Sports Speedball Association at Tiny Tots Higher Secondary School Roop Nagar, concluded here today. Around 200 players from various schools of Jammu participated in the event. Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr Arvind Karwani (Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K), Pooja Malhotra ( Founder Patron), Dr Anita Sharma (Educational J&K), Pushpinder Singh Charak, District General Secretary BJP and

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Describing the ongoing elections as an opportunity to demonstrate preference for peace and transformation through their power of vote, senior BJP leader Devender Singh Rana today said the people of Kashmir would make their voice louder against any machination to push the Valley back to era of stone-pelting and bandhs, promoted by political actors for vested interest. Politically sagacious people of the Valley are within their rights to ask the exploitative l

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Shaurya International School (SIS) hosted an insightful student interaction programme here today. The event was organized to provide students with a unique opportunity to engage with a seasoned professional and gain valuable insights into the world of journalism. Senior Journalist Arun Joshi was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He captivated the audience with anecdotes from his illustrious career, offering firsthand accounts of the challenges and triu

In the ever-evolving landscape of global geopolitics, maritime security remains paramount for nations across the world, particularly for a maritime nation like India. The recent assumption of office by Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff marks a crucial juncture in Indias naval preparedness and strategic outlook. His recent statements underscore the imperative for the Navy to maintain operational readiness to deter potential adversaries, reflecting a pragmatic and

In a landmark interaction with space enthusiasts via ISROs official Instagram page, Chairman S. Somanath articulated a vision that underscores the pivotal role of private players in propelling Indias space ambitions forward. Emphasising the catalytic impact of private entities like SpaceX on the global space landscape, the Chairman highlighted the imperative for India to embrace a similar trajectory. His remarks underscored a strategic shift in Indias space policy, reflecting a recognition of th

Convoy targeted on the lines of last years DKG ambush 3rd attack in Jammu region in less than a fortnight Involvement of same terrorists wanted in Dec 21 strike suspected Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 4: In first attack of the year targeting security forces which comes nearly three weeks ahead of polling in Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency, the terrorists ambushed a convoy of the Indian Army Force (IAF) at Bakrabal Mohalla near Sanai in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district this evening []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: City Judge Jammu Pooja Raina today granted nine days police remand of ex-SSP Sheikh Mehmood, Parshtom Singh alias Nikka, Suraj Singh, son of Parshtom Singh, Sandeep Charak, Vikas Singh, Ravinder Kumar Gupta alias Gola Shah and Rajat Jandyal, son of Ravinder Gupta in the much publicized Greater Kailash murder case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The post Police remand of ex-SSP, others in Greater Kailash murder case appeared first on Daily Exc

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Three nomination papers including two covering candidates for BJP and Congress and an Independent were rejected during scrutiny of papers for the Ladakh Parliamentary constituency today, leaving five candidates in the fray. Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, the largest in the country with a total area of 173.266 sq km and more than 1.82 lakh voters, will go to polls in the fifth phase of elections on May 20. The last date for withdrawal of the [] The post 3 nom

High-profile ETT institutes scam *Left out owners arrayed as accused Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: In the high-profile Elementary Teachers Training (ETT) institutes scam, which is pending for the last nine years, the court of Special Judge Anti-corruption Jammu has ordered framing of charges against the then Chairman BOSE M A Charoo, Bashir Ahmed Dar, the then Director Academics and owners of five ETT institutes namely Manish Suri, Sudershan Kumar, Kamal Kumar Gupta, Ashok Kumar and Raje

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: In a record-breaking performance, J&K Bank has posted a net profit of Rs 1767 Cr for the fiscal 2023-24 a remarkable improvement of 48% over the previous high of Rs 1197 Crore achieved last year. The Bank declared its annual and Q4 results today after its Board of Directors approved the numbers in a meeting held here at the Banks Corporate Headquarters. On the occasion, the Board of Directors of the Bank also recommended [] The post J&K Bank reports high

Journalist, tour operator in race to Parl Gopal Sharm JAMMU, May 4: Two `Crorepatis BJPs Tashi Gyalson from Leh and Independent candidate, Mohd Haneefa Jan from Kargil, are among five candidates, in the fray for Ladakh Parliamentary seat. Among these five, a freelance journalist- Sajjad Hussain Kargili and a Tour operator -Tsering Namgyal are also trying their luck to the Lok Sabha as Independent and Congress candidates, respectively. The polling for Ladakh Lok Sabha seat will be held on May []

Non-filing of replies despite numerous orders *Directs DGP, Home Secy to file reply or appear in person Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 4: Taking serious note of non-filing of replies despite numerous orders, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu Bench has stopped the salary of Principal Secretary, Power Development Department till further orders. Moreover, the Tribunal has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) and Principal Secretary, Home Department to file reply in response to the

MUMBAI, May 4 : A study by the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a premier cancer treatment and research institute here, has estimated that the productivity loss of the country due to oral cancer in 2022 was approximately USD 5.6 billion, representing 0.18 per cent of Indias GDP. India contributes two-thirds of the global mortality due to oral cancer and has a younger population at risk, said the study, which analysed how the disease affected 100 patients treated between 2019 and [] The post Tata Memo

NEW DELHI, May 4: In a significant development for the grappling sports community in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Saniyaa Kadree has been appointed as the Chairperson of The Grappling Committee of India for the region, following the recommendation of Subham Choudhary, Chairman (North India) Grappling Committee of India. As the newly appointed Chairperson, Kadrees responsibilities will include overseeing and advising the operations of grappling sports in Jammu & Kashmir. Kadree is expected to b