Sir, The recent analysis on Pakistans stance towards Israel within the OIC raises significant questions. As the only Islamic nation possessing nuclear capabilities, Pakistans role in advocating for Palestinian rights is crucial. However, its passive approach towards Israels actions in Gaza contrasts sharply with expectations from OIC members. The revelation of Pakistans use of Israeli spyware adds complexity to its diplomatic dynamics. While maintaining no diplomatic ties, the clandestine intera

By Nantoo Banerjee Between 2014 and 2023, Indias gold imports had gone up from 638 tonnes to 780.7 tonnes. The gold price in the country calculated on the basis of 24 karat per 10 grams went up, respectively, from Rs.28,000 to Rs73,750 during this period. The exchange value of Indian Rupee dropped from Rs.59.90 in May 2014 to a US$ to Rs.83.32 in April, 2024. Since long, India has been the worlds second largest gold importer. Indias rich have [] The post Large Gold Imports appeared first on Dai

KOLKATA, May 3 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that a desperate opposition is manufacturing false narratives in anticipation of the election debacle, which it is seeing as the writing on the wall. Addressing a series of BJP election meetings in Bongaon and Barrackpore Lok Sabha constituencies here today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the opposition, notwithstanding its claim of coming together on a single platform as INDIA Block or whatever, has exposed itself before the people of

AYODHYA (UP), May 3: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Ayodhya today and had Darshan at the Lord Shri Ram Temple. Subsequently, the Lt Governor visited Hanuman Garhi Temple and performed Darshan and Aarti. The Lt Governor Tweeted: Having the divine darshan of Shri Ram Lalla Ji in Ayodhya. The inanimate and animate, all beings are astonished, those who see the Lord, they see the Lord. The bliss, celebration, joy and contentment of this moment, and the glimpse of Shri [] The post LG Sinh

NEW DELHI, May 3: The CBI on Friday arrested a senior manager of corporate communications at NTPC for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 8 lakh to pass bills, officials said. The agency arrested Vijay Kumar, a senior manager of corporate communications at NTPC, in Mumbai, where he had flown in from Delhi to receive the illegal gratification, they said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The vice-president of an advertisement company had filed a complaint against Kumar for [] The post CBI Arre

J&K | DGP Grants Retirement Gift Of Rs 1 Lakh In Favour Of 317 Police Personnel See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K | DGP Grants Retirement Gift Of Rs 1 Lakh In Favour Of 317 Police Personnel appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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TBILISI (GEORGIA), May 3: The Asian Development Fund (ADF) will be replenished with USD 5 billion to support most vulnerable sections in the Asia Pacific region. Donors and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed for the replenishment of ADF and Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) during the 57th Annual Meeting of the Manila-based multilateral funding agency here. ADF is ADBs largest source of grants for operations in its poorest and most vulnerable developing member countries and is r

NEW DELHI, May 3: The Delhi High Court has denied parole to a convicted terrorist, who has been in jail for more than 20 years and was seeking the relief to go to Jammu and Kashmir, saying there is an apprehension that his presence in the area would be detrimental to the larger security interest. The convict had sought parole to visit his parents and get married. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The court, however, directed the jail [] The post Delhi High Court Denies Parole To JeM Terr

New Delhi, May 3: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued directives to banks regarding their exposure to the capital markets, emphasizing compliance with prescribed guidelines. The latest circular, pertains specifically to the Banks Exposure to Capital Market Issue of Irrevocable Payment Commitments (IPCs). The RBIs move comes in response to changes in the settlement cycle introduced by stock exchanges, shifting from T+2 to T+1 rolling settlement for equities. Consequently, the existing gui

SRINAGAR, May 3: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today deliberated on addressing key challenges and strategize effective solutions to enhance the functioning of Cluster Universities of Jammu and Srinagar transforming them into beacons of educational innovation and excellence. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The Chief Secretary, while chairing a meeting held here at Civil Secretariat to assess the issues concerning both the Cluster Universities, emphasized that the goal for these instituti

NEW DELHI, May 3: Gold prices slumped by Rs 350 to Rs 72,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday in line with weak trends globally, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous session, the precious metal had finished at Rs 72,350 per 10 grams. However, silver prices remained flat at Rs 83,500 per kg. Spot gold prices (24 carats) in the Delhi markets are trading at Rs 72,000 per 10 grams, down by Rs 350 against [] The post Gold slumps Rs 350; silver remains flat appeared first on Da

LONDON/ISLAMABAD, May 3: Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lamented the sorry state of affairs in the country where political leaders like him languish in jail and said all that is left for the powerful military leadership was to murder him. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel In a column for the UKs Daily Telegraph newspaper, penned from the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi where he is being held for disputed corruption charges, the 71-year-old cricketer-turned-politician reiterated

POONCH, May 3: Jammu and Kashmir launched a search operation after receiving information about the suspicious movement of two individuals on Friday. The search operation has been launched in Poonch. The post Police Launches Search Operation In J&Ks Poonch Over Suspicious Movement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DE Web Desk JAMMU, May 3: In a stop-gap arrangement aimed at administrative efficiency, Kulraj Singh, Joint Director Handloom, Jammu, has been tasked with assisting the Managing Director of Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) in trade promotion activities alongside his current duties. This measure, effective until further orders, is intended to streamline operations within the organization. Concurrently, the additional charge assigned to Megha Baogia, Deputy Director Planning,

Ind & Commerce Deptt Nominates Nodal Officer For Generating Awareness On Cyber Jagrokta Diwas See Order Copy Click Here The post Ind & Commerce Deptt Nominates Nodal Officer For Generating Awareness On Cyber Jagrokta Diwas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, May 3: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P. K. Pole, on Friday, inspected the counting centre and the strong rooms in Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency. The CEO was accompanied by Returning Officer (RO) 1-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Minga Sherpa, Superintendent of Police, Baramulla, Amod Ashok Nagapure, Nodal Officer Model Code of Conduct (MCC), Syed Qamar Sajad, Assistant Returning Officer, Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina, Dy District Election Officer, Ab Rehman Bhat

NEW DELHI, May 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that the results of the 2023-24 Class 10 and 12 board exams, will likely be declared after May 20. A statement to this effect can be found on their website. Students and parents are advised to monitor the official CBSE website (https://www.cbse.gov.in/) for the latest updates regarding the result declaration date and time. The post CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Examination Results Expected After May 20 appeared first on Daily

Baramulla, May 3: Jailed separatist leader Nayeem Khans brother, Munir Khan, on Friday filed his nomination papers from Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, which is going to polls in the fifth phase on May 20. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Nayeem Khan was arrested on July 24, 2017 in a terror-related case. He headed the Jammu Kashmir National Front led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan. The front was banned by the government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) [] The post

JAMMU: J&K Govt constitutes committee for Interlinking of Budget with Sustainable Development Goals in the Union territory of J and K for achievement of committed targets/goals by 2030. budget and sust The post J&K Govt Constitutes Committee For Interlinking Of Budget With Sustainable Development Goals In UT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Re-constitution of the Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited See order copy click here. The post Govt Reconstitutes BoDs Of J&K Minerals Limited appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 3: Tyre maker MRF on Friday posted a 16 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 396 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2024. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 341 crore for the January-March quarter of the preceding fiscal. Revenue from operations rose to Rs 6,349 crore in the last fiscal as against Rs 5,842 crore in 2022-23. For the entire financial year ended March 2024, the tyre maker [] The post MRF Posts 16% Surge in Net Profit to Rs 396 Crore i

JAMMU, May 3: The State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that it has attached the property of absconding LeT terrorist in Rajouri district. State Investigation Agency said that it has attached the property of the absconding terrorist namely Abdul Hameed Khan S/o Late Mohd Sarvar Khan R/o Panjgrain (Gambhir Brahmana) Tehsil Manjakote District Rajouri under section 33 of UA(P) Act. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The spokesman further said that FIR No. 05/2

Beijing, May 3: China on Friday launched a lunar probe mission to collect samples for the first time from the far side of the moon and bring them to Earth for scientific studies. The Change-6 mission is tasked with collecting and then returning samples from the moons far side to Earth the first endeavour of its kind in the history of human lunar exploration, China National Space Administration (CNSA) said. The lunar probe was carried by a Long March-5 [] The post China launches lunar probe miss

J&K | Final Seniority List Of Superintending Engineers (Civil) Of Public Works (R&B) Department Final Seniority List Of Superintending Engineers The post J&K | Final Seniority List Of Superintending Engineers (Civil) Of Public Works (R&B) Department appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Rae Bareli/New Delhi, May 3: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. Earlier, in the morning, the Congress ended the suspense over Amethi and Rae Bareli, announcing his candidature from the seat held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for the last two decades. Gandhi had lost from the adjoining Amethi constituency in 2019, but won from Wayanad in Kerala a [] The post Rahul Gandh

NEW DELHI: The countrys fossil fuel-based power generation capacity increased 2.44 per cent to 243.22 GW in FY24 from 237.27 GW in March 2023, according to official figures. There was a 10.79 per cent rise in non-fossil fuel based capacity (renewable energy sources) addition at 190.57 gigawatt (GW) in 2023-24 over 172.01 GW in 2022-23, the government data showed. While the fossil fuel-based capacity includes power generation through coal, lignite, gas and diesel sources, the non-fossil fuel incl

JAMMU, May 3: On the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accorded the approval for the selection of 69 candidates as civil judge. See Selection Of 69 Candidates As Civil Judge The post J&K | LG Accords Approval For Selection Of 69 Candidates As Civil Judge appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 3: Air India will start direct flights from the national capital to Zurich from June 16, and the Swiss city will be the seventh European destination that will be connected by the airline with non-stop services. The four times a week services will be operated by a Boeing 787 aircraft with a two-class configuration Economy and Business. The flights will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, according to a release on Friday. With over 250 [] The post Air India to start dir

J&K Govt Constitutes Committee for overseeing the need of simplifying procedures/documents and other formalities for availing services under the Public Service Guarantee Act in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir See order copy click here. The post J&K Govt Constitutes Committee For Overseeing The Need Of Simplifying Procedures/Documents And Other Formalities For Availing Services Under PSG Act In UT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has denotified 23 schools in Kulgam District from Hard Zone Areas to Soft Zone Areas for conduct of the annual regular examinations accordingly. See order copy click here. The post J&K | 23 Schools Denotified From Hard Zone Areas Of Kulgam District appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, May 3: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to furnish details of issuance of notices and arrests done under the provisions of the Goods and Services Tax, saying it may interpret the law and lay down appropriate guidelines to avoid any harassment of citizens by depriving their liberty. A special bench of Justices Sanjeev Khanna, MM Sundresh and Bela M Trivedi, which is hearing a batch of 281 petitions challenging various provisions of the GST Act, Customs [] The post SC Asks Centre

JAMMU, May 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered re-constitution of Committee for examining and recommending cases for publication of books/media interactions of members of All India Services. See order copy click here. The post Govt Orders Re-Constitution Of Committee For Examining And Recommending Cases For Publication Of Books/Media Interactions Of Members Of AIS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DE Web Desk JAMMU, May 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police have transferred Inspector Sajid Mughal from District Police Line (DPL) to Police Station Bakshi Nagar as incharge SHO and Inspector Satveer Singh from Police Station Bakshi Nagar to Police Station Gangyal as incharge SHO. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Pertinently, the former SHO Gangyal, Harmohinder Singh, was attached after a 39-year-old man died in a land dispute in Greater Kailash locality of Jammu District on Tuesday evening. An

JAMMU, May 3: In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced a revision in the rent of land allocated to the defence forces in the Union Territory. See Order Click Here The post J&K Government Revises Land Rent Rate For Defence Forces appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srinagar, May 3: Two siblings, who were travelling on a two-wheeler, died on the spot after they were hit by a truck on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway in the Khudwani area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday, police said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The duo were identified as Shabir Ahmad Dar and Adil Ahmad Dar, residents of Damhal Hanjipora, Kulgam. The police have launched a hunt to trace the vehicle responsible for the accident. In another [] The post Two Brothers,

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Chandigarh, May 3: In an intelligence-led operation against trans-border narcotics smuggling networks, Punjab Police has apprehended one person and seized four kg ice (methamphetamine) and one kg heroin, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel He said that drones were used to transport drugs from a Pakistan-based drug smuggler. An FIR under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been registered in Amritsar and investigations are goi

SRINAGAR, May 3: J&K Police said on Friday that it arrested an overground worker during the investigation into a last months attack on a non-local cab driver in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel On April 9, the taxi driver, Paramjit Singh, a resident of Delhi, was fired upon in an apparent targeted attack by militants in Padpawan village of Shopian, injuring him critically. The attack took place at the Danish resort in [] The post OGW Arrested In No

SRINAGAR, May 3: Night temperature recorded an increase amid cloud cover but continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. A meteorological department official here told Srinagar recorded a low of 7.8C against 5.7C on the previous night and it was 1.9C below normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Qazigund recorded a minimum of 6.2C against 3.6C on the previous night and it [] The post Night Temp Stays Below Norma

Washington, May 3: A group of eminent Indian-Americans have come together to announce a commitment of USD100 million for startups towards the socio-economic development of Amritsar, the first of its kind initiative for any Indian city by the diaspora. In collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI) and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), a group of eminent Indian-Americans and Indians living in the US had their first meeting in a Maryland

Raigad (Maharashtra), May 3: In a shocker, a private helicopter which was flying to pick up Shiv Sena Deputy Leader Sushma Andhare, suddenly crashed on landing, officials said here on Friday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel As per a live video recording shared by Andhare, the chopper was making a landing attempt at an unidentified location and suddenly it seemed to swerve, wobble, lose balance and then crash with a loud sound in a cloud of dust on [] The post Helicopter Crashes En Rout

New Delhi, May 3 : Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said the company grew strong double-digit in India, clinching a new March quarter revenue record amid an incredibly exciting market. Describing India market as a major focus, Cook said Apple is working on the entire ecosystem from developer to the market to operations, and that he is very pleased with the growth numbers. We did grow strong double-digit (in India). And so we were very, very pleased about it. [] The post Apple clinches strong double-

Mumbai, May 3: Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Friday, with the Nifty reaching its fresh all-time peak, following a rally in shares of Bajaj Finance and positive trends from the US markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.92 points to 75,082.03 in early trade. The NSE Nifty climbed 139.5 points to hit a record peak of 22,787.70. From the Sensex basket, Bajaj Finance jumped 6 per cent, while Bajaj Finserv climbed nearly 5 per cent. The Reserve [] The post Nifty hits record p

MUMBAI, May 3: The rupee climbed 9 paise to 83.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking strong sentiment in the domestic equity markets and a weak American currency against major rivals overseas. Forex traders said the outflow of foreign funds and elevated level of crude oil prices, however, weighed on the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 83.40 and touched the intra-day peak of 83.36 against the greenback. The [] The post R

Art 370 abrogation biggest tribute to Patel *Hands which held bombs now begging Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dubbed the Congress party a disciple of Pakistan, and targeted Rahul Gandhi saying the neighbouring country was eager to make the shehzada of the grand old party Indias next Prime Minister as the countrys enemies want a weak Government to be at the helm. Addressing mega election rallies in Anand and Jamnagar in Gujarat, he said that [] The post

*Reviews IT Deptts initiatives Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 2: Underscoring the importance of effective implementation and monitoring optimal utilization of resources allocated for agricultural development, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today emphasized the need for collaborative efforts towards streamlining processes, addressing challenges and enhancing the overall efficiency of credit linked schemes for the benefit of farmers across the region. Addressing a meeting, convened to evaluat

*Reviews progress with senior officials Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting with senior officials and reviewed the ongoing construction work of the transit accommodations for PM package employees. The Lt Governor took appraisal of the progress of transit accommodations across the Kashmir division. He directed the officials to accelerate the pace of work and complete the construction and associated infrastructure, approach roads, water

Its must to have Legislative Assembly in J&K *Lauds ECs decision to postpone polls in Anag-Rajouri Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/POONCH, May 2: Former J&K Chief Minister and Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad today said that the candidates who can raise J&K peoples voice strongly should go to the Parliament. We dont want to send the deaf and dumb leaders to the Union Parliament as when the J&K state was downgraded to Union Territories, Article 370 was [] The pos

BJP sets house in order, JTN falls in line *Cong leader T Namgayal files papers in Leh Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 2: The BJP set its house in order today in Ladakh with sitting MP Jamyang Tsering Namgayal, who had virtually revolted against the party decision to deny him mandate from Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, agreeing not to contest the election as an Independent candidate and will visit the BJP headquarters in Leh tomorrow to extend support to party nominee [] The post Top KDA leaders Sajjad, Musta