100kg rasgullas destroyed, over 11,000 oil packs seized in pre-Holi drive
Dadri, Jewar to get two new substations; Rs 70cr plan for summer preparedness
All 7 On Board Air Ambulance Flying To Delhi Die In Crash In Jharkhand
All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening. The flight was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when the accident occurred
All 7 On Board Dead As Air Ambulance From Ranchi To Delhi Crashes In Jharkhand's Chatra
Seven people, including two pilots, a critically injured patient and accompanying passengers, were killed after a Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance crashed in Jharkhands Chatra.
Bihar to explore potential of cooperative farming, teams to visit Gujarat
Bihars cooperative department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF), New Delhi for reviving two closed sugar mills in the State
Refusing to marry after physical relations due to kundali mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while refusing to grant bail to a man accused of establishing physical relations with a woman and later refusing to marry her on the ground that their birth-charts did not match
Airlines ramp up premium cabins as India business travel surges; Air India leads upgrade push
Spearheading this growth is Air India, which under a $400 million cabin retrofit programme is doubling the number of premium seats on its flights. In the last one month, the Tata Group airline unveiled a brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet and a plush lounge at its main hub at Delhi airport which features a sleeper suite for passengers on long layover.
IGPL secures $100 mn franchise commitment, unveils team owners
New Delhi, Feb 23: The Indian Golf Premier League on Monday announced a USD 100 million capital commitment from 10 franchise partners across the country, with each investor pledging approximately USD 10 million over a 10-year period, signalling a long-term push to professionalise and expand the sport. The IGPL staged its inaugural pro tour last []
Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhands Chatra
RANCHI, Feb 24 : An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said. The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said. An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, Airport Director Kumar told PTI. The ambulance [] The post Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhands Chatra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
5-year-old missing for 6 days found dead in pond near Noidas Bisrakh
A five-year-old boy, Eshu, who went missing last Wednesday while playing near a temple in Bisrakh, was found dead in a pond on Monday. Preliminary investigations suggest an accidental fall into the pond, with no evidence of foul play found so far. The child's family has confirmed his identity.
Temple inside Vrindavan park? Locals fear loss of green cover
Ghaziabad sees fires in factory & flat, just 5 minutes apart
Man on his scooter loses control and falls in drain in Ghaziabad, dies
Man kills brother over 28L land compensation dispute
Modi hails 30 lakh households getting rooftop solar power under PM Surya Ghar scheme
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the milestone of 30 lakh households getting rooftop solar power under the PM Surya Ghar scheme and said the initiative is part of the governments efforts to build an energy-secure and future-ready India. Modi said this in response to Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshis announcement that India has taken a historic leap towards a solar-powered future. Joshi said 30 lakh households across the nation are [] The post Modi hails 30 lakh households getting rooftop solar power under PM Surya Ghar scheme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Giriraj slams Rahul Gandhi for misleading nation on India-US trade deal
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is misleading the nation on the India-US trade deal and attempting to incite unrest in the country. Singh also said that Gandhi should undergo brain mapping. Criticising the shirtless protest of Youth Congress activists at the India AI Impact Summit here, the Textiles Minister said he fears that Gandhi might turn up in a vest during the Lok Sabha session, when it [] The post Giriraj slams Rahul Gandhi for misleading nation on India-US trade deal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Quality must define Indias manufacturing future, says Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday asserted that quality must become the cornerstone of Indias manufacturing and export strategy, stating that the countrys ambition to become a USD 30-35 trillion economy by 2047 hinges on embedding world-class standards across sectors. Addressing the first National Quality Conclave organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in collaboration with the Quality Council of India, Goyal said Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Zero [] The post Quality must define Indias manufacturing future, says Piyush Goyal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Expedite land acquisition for Harnandipuram Township, UP CM tells GDA
UP signs MoUs for data centre, township in NCR
Govt cuts duty benefits for exporters under RoDTEP scheme by 50 pc; exporters body seeks relook
NEW DELHI, Feb 23 : The government on Monday halved the rate of duty benefits under the export support scheme, RoDTEP, prompting the exporting community to seek a reconsideration of the decision. The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme, launched in 2021, provides for a refund of taxes, duties and levies that are incurred by exporters in the process of manufacturing and distribution of goods, and are not being reimbursed under any other mechanism at the [] The post Govt cuts duty benefits for exporters under RoDTEP scheme by 50 pc; exporters body seeks relook appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ghaziabad sees 2L new voter requests, 65k more seeking corrections
SMVDU students visit AI Summit 2026
Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 23: As part of their academic and industry exposure visit, a group of 34 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) students from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) visited the AI Summit 2026, in New Delhi. The visit provided students with an opportunity to closely observe the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and related technologies through interactive sessions and large-scale industry exhibitions. During the summit, students explored a diverse range of exhibition stalls featuring innovations by [] The post SMVDU students visit AI Summit 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DDA to earn revenue from ads at parks and sports complexes
Mercury past 30C for third time this month
Tensions rising between Iran and US: India explores ways to secure crude, LNG supplies
Amidst rising Iran-US tensions and fears of war, India is actively securing its energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, potentially facing closure, New Delhi is exploring alternative pipelines and has diversified imports. While availability isn't the primary concern, a surge in global crude prices remains a significant worry for the nation's import bill.
Dreams burned in violence: Families recall horror of 2020 Delhi riots
The Feb 2020 communal violence in northeast Delhi claimed lives like Rahul Solanki, a civil engineer shot while buying milk, and Mehtab, a young man also killed for milk. Families are left shattered, facing grief, financial struggles, and constant fear, as their loved ones were caught in the unrest.
Bar Council poll leaves many stuck in gridlock in central Delhi
Coma, brain damage, death: For cops family, endless pain
CM condemns racial attacks on three NE women in Delhi
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18 lakh psychotropic tablets seized, 5 held
From Road Design To Discipline: Inside Capitals Road Crash Crisis
MCD to retain existing agencies for biomining at all 3 landfills
Frame plan to shift coal-based units from Delhi-NCR, says SC
25k Incentive To Help Road Accident Victims
Bomb threats for Red Fort, govt bldgs, schools
Northern Railway announces special trains to meet Holi rush
No. of flights soars like never before at IGI on last day of AI summit
6 Air Stations Ready, But Kept On Bench By Pollution Board
Day after launch, entire RRTS corridor likely to touch 1L ridership
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on Micro Labs' plea against diabetes drug ban
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and the Drug Controller General of India to respond to Micro Labs' appeal against a ban on two fixed-dose combinations for Type II diabetes. This follows a Delhi High Court division bench restoring the government's ban, overturning a previous single-judge order that favored pharmaceutical companies.
On Ground Zero, Scars Lurk Under New Paint
Homemakers not idle, their labour helps earning spouse function: HC
India to contribute 40% of APACs 61.3 million sq ft Grade-A office supply in 2026: CBRE
India will lead Asia Pacific office space growth in 2026. Nearly 40% of new Grade-A office supply in the region will come from India. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai are among the top five cities for new office completions. This expansion is driven by global capability centers, AI firms, and institutional investment. India's talent pool and scalable growth potential attract occupiers.
India unveils Counter-Terrorism Policy Prahaar
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: The government on Monday unveiled Indias first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy, titled Prahaar, outlining a multi-layered strategy rooted in zero tolerance, intelligence-led prevention and disruption of extremist activities. The policy seeks to deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, weapons and safe havens. Unveiled by the Ministry of Home [] The post India unveils Counter-Terrorism Policy Prahaar appeared first on Northlines .
CM: Next 4 years will be about transforming Delhis condition
EPFO plans single pool for ETF investments
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Quick commerce takes lead in organised retail
Quick commerce is transforming grocery shopping in major Indian cities. By 2025, online and modern retail channels will capture 40-50% of key food sales. Consumers in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai are increasingly choosing these faster options. Categories like staples, edible oil, and frozen foods are experiencing significant growth.
Pakistan bombs Afghan terrorists while nurturing its own against India
Double game of Islamabad has long been getting tacit support from CIA By T.N. Ashok In the same week that Pakistans air force struck seven militant hideouts inside Afghanistan, killing 70 suspected Tehrik-e-Taliban fighters in retaliation for suicide bombings in Islamabad, Bajaur and Bannu, Delhi Police and the National Investigation Agency were quietly [] The post Pakistan bombs Afghan terrorists while nurturing its own against India appeared first on Northlines .
Indian exporters still can extract benefits in U.S. market in some key industries
New Delhi has to recalibrate its policy to get advantage of present tariff turmoil By Subrata Majumder Amid concern over Trumps high tariff, a new ray of hope beckons for a new face of Indias export basket, which will yield higher value addition and manufacturing excellence. Hitherto, traditional industries were dominant in the [] The post Indian exporters still can extract benefits in U.S. market in some key industries appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi declaration on AI Summit is a Global vision on effective collaboration
India can benefit highly by using AI for education, health care in a big way By Kalyani Shankar Indias recent AI summit concluded with the New Delhi Declaration, engaging 88 nations and marking a major milestone in global AI regulatory efforts, highlighting Indias growing influence on the international stage. The declaration presents [] The post New Delhi declaration on AI Summit is a Global vision on effective collaboration appeared first on Northlines .
Delhi L-G approves 20% quota in male constable posts for ex-Agniveers
Air Ambulance with 7 Onboard to Delhi from Ranchi Crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra
The ambulance had lost contact with air traffic control around 20 minutes after takeoff.
Delhi-bound air ambulance with seven persons crashes in Jharkhand
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Air Ambulance with 7 on board crashes in Jharkhand shortly after takeoff to Delhi
A Delhi-bound air ambulance carrying seven people, including a patient, doctor, and two crew members, crashed in Jharkhand shortly after taking off from Ranchi. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after requesting a weather deviation. A search and rescue operation is underway, with an investigation team dispatched.
Air pollution: Supreme Court seeks Centres plan to shift coal-based units out of Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has ordered ministries to develop a plan for relocating coal-based industries from the Delhi-National Capital Region. Neighboring states will seek public input on phasing out these industries. The court also mandated an examination of alternative fuel sources.
Air ambulance with seven onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhand's Chatra
An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration, says Airport Director Kumar
Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi crashes in Jharkhand
Ranchi: An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district on Monday, February 23, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said. The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said. An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Air Ambulance With 7 Occupants Crashes In Jharkhands Chatra; AAIB Team Rushes To Spot
The aircraft involved, VT-AJV, was an air ambulance operated by Redbird Airways between Ranchi and Delhi.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, cautioned students that the biggest mistake young people can make in the AI era is relying too heavily on traditional career advice from older generations. He said even he should not be fully trusted to predict the speed of change, urging students to build their own intuition and sense of agency.
Air ambulance carrying 7 people to Delhi from Ranchi crashes near Jharkhand's Simaria
An air ambulance carrying seven people from Ranchi to Delhi has crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand. The medical flight disappeared from radar shortly after taking off from Ranchi Airport. Airport authorities have informed the government. All necessary procedures are being followed. Further details are awaited.
The Congress condemns the arrest of Youth Congress leaders, alleges that family members of Youth Congress workers are harassed. PM Modi had called Youth Congress leaders shirtless protest at the Delhi AI summit naked politics and said that it was shameful.
NDMC inaugurates 2026 Tulip festival in Delhi, celebrating India-Netherland ties
Bharat Darshan 2026: Kashmir students visit J&K Resident Commission
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 23: A group of 20 students from Kashmir visited the Resident Commission of Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi as part of the Bharat Darshan-2026 programme, an initiative of the Ministry for Home Affairs. The visit was a key part of their educational tour, aimed at broadening their understanding of the National [] The post Bharat Darshan 2026: Kashmir students visit J&K Resident Commission appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Who Was Edwin Lutyens? British Architect Whose Bust Was Removed From Rashtrapati Bhavan
Edwin Lutyens was a renowned British architect, best known as the principal designer of New Delhi.
70 Delhi defence liquor bottles seized at Kacheguda station, one held
Hyderabad:The Special Task Force (STF) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 70 bottles of Delhi defence liquor worth Rs 1.4 lakh from a passenger arriving by train at the Kacheguda Railway Station in Hyderabad and arrested a man in connection with the case, officials said on Monday, February 23. Defence liquor refers to alcohol Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ranji Trophy: Formidable Karnataka Chase Ninth Title Against First-time Finalists J&K
While Paras Dogra: Jammu and Kashmir will attempt to write the most unlikely chapter in Indian domestic cricket history when they take on a formidable eight-time champions Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final starting on Tuesday. While Paras Dogra-captained J&K have a maiden title up for grabs, Devdutt Padikkal-led Karnataka are chasing their first crown in well over a decade. J&Ks only defeat in this season came in a 35-run loss to Mumbai in October, and they have not looked back since then. Having defeated Delhi in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh in Indore and Bengal in Kalyani to reach this title clash, J&K have all the tools in their arsenal to have a strong crack at winning the title and change the trajectory of cricket in their state. Karnataka, meanwhile, enter as resounding favourites after amassing 736 and 323 runs in the two innings of their semi-final against Uttarakhand, with KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal and R. Smaran all scoring heavily. Karun Nair and Padikkal, who is expected to recover from a hand injury in time for the final, have also been in commanding form. It would also help that Karnataka has won in both of their previous meetings against J&K. An interesting sub-plot in the final will be the clash of Karnatakas batters against J&K ace pacer Auqib Nabi. Nabi, 29, has been the driving force behind J&Ks success by taking 55 wickets in nine matches at an average of 12.72 this season, the second-highest tally in the competition. Apart from his handy lower-order batting, Nabi needs just five more to finish as the leading wicket-taker. Left-arm quick Sunil Kumar and spinner Abid Mushtaq have provided strong support, but Nabi remains the bowler Karnataka will most want to see the back of. Hubbali has hosted only one match this season - Karnataka winning over Chandigarh by an innings and 185 runs, where Smaran made a majestic 227. Yet J&K have made a habit of defying expectation and their wait for a title could end, provided they upstage Karnataka, a task easier said than done. When: Tuesday, February 24, 9:30 AM IST Where: KSCA Stadium, Hubbali Where to watch: Star Sports Khel for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Squads: Where to watch: Star Sports Khel for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Also Read: Live Cricket Score Karnataka: Devdutt Padikkal (captain), Mayank Agarwal, K.L. Rahul, Karun Nair, K.V. Aneesh, R. Smaran, Shreyas Gopal, Kruthik Krishna, Vysakh Vijayakumar, Vidyadhar Patil, Vidwath Kaverappa, Prasidh Krishna, Mohsin Khan, Shikhar Shetty, and K.L. Shrijith. Article Source: IANS
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will conduct a Mega Campus Recruitment Drive on February 25, 2026, at its Maidan Garhi campus for students and alumni. Employers from travel, aviation, Ed-Tech, fintech, IT, BPO, banking, insurance and healthcare sectors will offer multiple roles across Delhi NCR. Openings range from customer service and sales to academic and healthcare positions, with salaries offered as per industry standards.
Ranji Trophy: From Outsiders To Title Contenders How J&K Scripted A Remarkable Run
Ranji Trophy: 67 years after Jammu & Kashmir first appeared in the Ranji Trophy, they now stand on the verge of winning the title when they take on Karnataka in the title clash in Hubbali starting on Tuesday. Not long ago, using Jammu & Kashmir and playing the Ranji Trophy final is something anyone wouldnt have written in the same sentence. For decades, J&K team was a footnote in Indian domestic cricket - a team that showed up, occasionally surprised, and went home. At best, they were termed party spoilers, while hosting games was more of a tourism package for the visiting sides after pocketing an easy win. Now, on the eve of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, everyone is rooting for them to achieve championship glory. The journey to reach here has been a hard way - after losing to Mumbai in Srinagar, which stung them hard, J&K beat Rajasthan at home, before going on to beat Delhi in Delhi and defeat Hyderabad in Jammu. Draws over Chhattisgarh, Pondicherry and Himachal Pradesh ensured J&K finished as second-best team in Elite Group D with 24 points. Once knockouts arrived, J&K brought on their A-game by beating Madhya Pradesh in Indore and defeating Bengal in Kalyani. Now J&K stands as a team that no longer fears anyone. The mood is very, very confident and boys are enjoying the moment because it's a very, very big thing for us. In last two games, whatever I've seen is that playing against many big names, they are not at all bothered. They are saying that, 'We'll see them on the ground, said bowling coach P. Krishnakumar to IANS from Hubbali. J&Ks run to the Ranji Trophy final did not happen overnight. It took five years, including a heart-break of missing out on quarter-final due to Kerala taking one-run lead last time, a restructured administration, carefully assembled coaching staff, and a group of young men from the valleys and plains of J&K willing to outwork everyone else. Reaching here is not easy for a team which was not even in the map of Indian cricket and is now one of the dominant teams of the country, especially, in the bowling part, as this is the number one bowling side in the country. As a bowling coach, I'm very proud of how the boys have responded. I always believe I'm a resource for the boys - they use our knowledge, experience, and they move and grow, added Krishnakumar. One of Krishnakumar's first acts upon joining J&K team was to study the people, their culture, history and temperament. It really helped me to know how the Jammu and Kashmiri people are? It gave me the edge as I knew that Kashmiris are a little calm, quiet and prefer to stay behind because they have faced so many hardships in their life and they are slightly laid-back type of guys who don't want to be in the limelight. Jammu people are different because they go out to Delhi and different places in the country to play. So they are a little khule (open-minded) and understanding that really helped me as I planned my sessions accordingly. To the Kashmiris, I had to give them a lot of motivation and make them feel that they are very good. Then what happened was that trust developed between the players and the coach and that again is a very, very important part, he said. The results of that trust-building are visible in the numbers. Since Krishnakumar joined, J&K have been a stellar bowling unit, with pacer Auqib Nabi their leading wicket-taker with 55 scalps and having a Rs 8.4 crore IPL contract with Delhi Capitals. His new ball partner, left-arm pacer Sunil Kumar has 29 scalps while left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq has 20 scalps. A big reason behind J&Ks resurgence has been the dismantling of the inferiority complex - the quiet but crippling sense that certain opponents were simply beyond them. Cricket is a game and a fight between two skilled players. What happens is, if suppose you're bowling to Sachin Tendulkar, and your skill is not matching with his skill, obviously what happens is, he's going to win the battle. As a bowling coach, what I've done is, I've developed their skills so that they are able to match against the skills of other good batters. If the batsman is inferior, they just run through the teams and that means, their skill level has gone up. When their skill is now matching with the top players of the country, they are able to get them out and bowl well against very good teams. Automatically what happens is, their inferiority complex goes away and it will only go when it's on the ground only, elaborated Krishnakumar. That dismantling has contributed to J&K brimming with tons of self-belief. It can't go off by reading books or anything. Yes, it helps, but at the end of the day, it is the practical thing you have to face and then only you can get out of that fear of inferiority and complex goes off. So that is what has happened as now Jammu & Kashmir are defeating the top teams of the country. Now that belief has developed in the boys that 'Yes, we can do it.' Basically this is what we did as coaches - I worked on the skills of the bowlers and now it's easy for them to play well against the good players, added Krishnakumar. Krishnakumar's coaching philosophy is rooted in simplicity and that was spectacularly vindicated in the semi-final win over Bengal, where Paras Dogra-led J&K dismissed them for just 99 in the second innings - four wickets each for Auqib and Sunil Kumar - to set up a victory that sent their dressing room into raptures and their supporters all around to tears of immense joy. When we got out, almost three days were left in the game, which goes to nearly 270 overs. So we gave them a very simple plan - you have to bowl in the right areas. Because I knew that my bowlers are so skilled - if they bowl in the right areas, I was very sure that they will get them out. But by God's grace, it was a miracle that they got them out for 99. It doesn't happen many times as it's very rare that a team like Bengal gets out for 99. That time, luck also favoured us and the bowlers bowled brilliantly in the right areas because they're able to swing the ball both ways. So accordingly, the only thing we told them was just you have to bowl in the right areas and that's it, he elaborated. That study of culture of J&K people has come handy in how Krishnakumar speaks to his bowlers. If you look at the system of Jammu and Kashmir, most of the boys are into sports only and are not high on studies. So the thing is, as a coach, we have to see that also and look at the IQ of the boy - that is very, very important. That's why in the last three years, I give them very, very simple plans and things to follow. Very clearly, I tell them, this is what you have to do and that is working for the boys, because they are also not confused and their mind is very clear that this is what we have to do. The way they have developed and worked very hard in three years like Auqib and Yudhvir. Even Sunil has come a long way, he has worked very hard. I have specific skills sessions with them and that has really helped as these brilliant performances are coming. While Nabi is very calm, Yudhvir is more of an aggressive type of guy while Sunil is another guy who's very calm, he elaborated. The foundation of J&K's rise was laid before Krishnakumar and coaches were hired. He reserved special credit for Mithun Manhas, the former batter who represented both Delhi and J&K and was in the states sub-committee before taking over as BCCI President last year. I will give the credit first of all to Mithun Minhas. He is a very, very important person in this whole set-up and developed entire system in Jammu & Kashmir due to which everything is very structured. I would also appreciate Brigadier (Anil Gupta, Retired) sir, who looked after the administration part. He also bought a system like things happen via email and proper squads should be there. These are small, but very important things and would first give the credit to both of them. Mithun gets more nod because he was looking after the cricket part and he gave the freedom to choose the right person for right post. He bought in the right coaches, like Ajay Sharma as the head coach, then me and fielding coach Dishant Yagnik. Krishnakumar also flagged the role of Yagnik and Sharma in creating an environment of togetherness in the J&K set-up. I would also appreciate Dishant Yagnik's work as his role pata nahi chalta bahar se (isn't much visible from the outside). But his role has been very, very instrumental in the development of Jammu and Kashmir team. He has done a fantastic job and because of the fielding, our bowling has gone up as if fielders don't take catches, then it's difficult to win matches. Apart from Dishant being fantastic, Ajay bhai has also definitely given us the freedom and space to work like whatever you want to do, go ahead as per that. As the head of this family, he has done a good job. But I would definitely give a nod to Mithun Manhas for his vision and starting all of this when he was brought into the Jammu and Kashmir system. When the season began, the coaching staff gave the players a single instruction: take one match at a time. That instruction, Krishnakumar says, has held through every game, every victory and every surge of excitement that could so easily have become a distraction. The semi-final win is all absorbed. When we started the season, we told the boys 'You have to take one match at a time.' Even if you win the final also, you have to be the same because the next season, you have to start again. That semi-final win was very emotional part of our journey. But now we have come back to normal and we are very sure that we'll give a good fight to Karnataka and bring home the trophy. What winning the Ranji Trophy for the players, state, and scores of young people watching the final on TV & livestream would do is something Krishnakumar finds difficult to put into words. But he did give it a decent try. I think, I don't have words for that because that will be something magical happening for Jammu and Kashmir. Not only for cricket, but for other games as well because this game motivates millions of people in India. If Jammu and Kashmir wins the trophy, it will develop a vibe in the whole state and a lot of boys will start dreaming of playing for Jammu and Kashmir. They will think about being in the team one day and thats very important as cricket being a popular game in India, seeing the win will give them confidence and make people to dream about playing for the state. I think this will change the whole culture of Jammu and Kashmir and I hope this happens on February 28. I strongly feel this as I am getting that vibe of it's going to come to us this year, definitely. I think, I don't have words for that because that will be something magical happening for Jammu and Kashmir. Not only for cricket, but for other games as well because this game motivates millions of people in India. If Jammu and Kashmir wins the trophy, it will develop a vibe in the whole state and a lot of boys will start dreaming of playing for Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read: Live Cricket Score While Karnataka are eight-time champions chasing their first title in a decade, J&K are chasing something they have never had in 67 years of their existence in first-class cricket. Whatever the result, this much is certain: J&K are no longer hopeful outsiders - they firmly belong here amongst the heavyweights. Article Source: IANS
Will comply with NCLAT privacy guidelines: WhatsApp to SC
New Delhi: Global tech giants Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp told the Supreme Court on Monday, February 23, that they will comply with the NCLATs directions for extending the Competition Commission of Indias (CCI) privacy and consent guidelines to advertising-related data. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
What about other Muslim OBCs: SC on PIL seeking quota for Pasmanda
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, February 23, sought details of backward communities among Muslims while hearing a plea seeking quota in jobs and admissions under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Pasmanda Muslims. What about the other Muslim OBCs? The OBC is not only a social status factor, but an economic factor Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
FSSAI Asks States To Check Adulteration Of Food Products During Festival
New Delhi, Feb 23: Ahead of the Holi festival, food regulator FSSAI has asked state food commissioners to increase surveillance and take strict actions against adulteration in milk products and cooking oils. In a letter to state food commissioners, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said that the demand for sweets, savouries, edible oil and milk & milk products (such as ghee, khoa, paneer, etc.) and other food items witnesses a significant surge during the upcoming Holi festival. [] The post FSSAI Asks States To Check Adulteration Of Food Products During Festival appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Childhood BMI is likely genetically linked to diabetes and heart disease: Study
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) A study modelling how genes may influence a childs body mass index over time has found that BMI at age 10 and overall growth rate between ages one and 18 might be important factors, as the two are more likely linked to diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease in later life. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, could help better understand the underlying biology of healthy growth across childhood, author Nicole Warrington, senior research fellow at the University of Queensland in Australia, said. We found that about one quarter of the differences in
Shirtless Protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police Nabs 3 IYC Workers in Gwalior, Total Arrests 7
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Kalaburagi sculptor participating in New Delhi workshop
India Unveils Its First Counter-Terrorism Policy
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: The government on Monday unveiled the countrys first counter-terrorism policy, Prahaar, setting out a multi-layered strategy based on zero tolerance, intelligence-led prevention and disruption of extremist violence that aims to deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, weapons and safe havens. The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on seven key pillars to counter the terror threats emanating from India or abroad prevention, responses, aggregating internal capacities, human rights and Rule [] The post India Unveils Its First Counter-Terrorism Policy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bharat Taxi Will Not Let Drivers Earn Below Base Rate, Amit Shah Tells Town Hall
NEW DELHI, Feb 2:Union Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday said the newly launched cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi will guarantee a minimum base rate per kilometre for all drivers on its platform, asserting that existing ride-hailing aggregators had deliberately avoided setting such a floor to maximise corporate profits at the expense of workers. Addressing a town hall interaction with cab and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, Shah said the cooperative ride-hailing platform would return 80 per cent of profits [] The post Bharat Taxi Will Not Let Drivers Earn Below Base Rate, Amit Shah Tells Town Hall appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ancestral properties are not exempt from attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, the Delhi High Court has ruled. The court clarified that the law doesn't create exceptions for inherited assets, stating they can be seized if they represent the equivalent value of crime proceeds. This decision impacts family-owned properties in money laundering cases.
Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India, Australia & Japan from Feb 26March 7; meet PM Modi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour from February 26 to March 7, 2026. His visit to India includes meetings in Mumbai and New Delhi. Prime Minister Carney will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance the Canada-India relationship. Discussions will cover trade, energy, technology, AI, talent, culture, and defence.
They said we do dhandhebazi for 500: FIR filed after racial slur row in Malviya Nagar, Delhi
President unveils bust of first Indian Governor General at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rajagopalachari's bust at the grand open staircase near Ashok Mandap in the Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces that of Edwin Lutyens, the main architect of several structures in New Delhi
Ranji Trophy: Very Calm Auqib Nabi Eyes Championship Glory For Jammu And Kashmir
Ranji Trophy: In the Jammu and Kashmir dressing room buzzing with the nerves of playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka in Hubbali, fast bowling spearhead Auqib Nabi is, by all accounts, the calmest man in the room. That equanimity is precisely what makes Nabi, hailing from Sheeri, a small village in Baramulla, so dangerous. When J&K take the field for the title clash in Hubbali on Tuesday, all eyes will again be on Nabi to conjure magic yet again with the red cherry. In this season, Nabi has picked 55 wickets from nine matches - the second-highest tally for a bowler - at a stunning average of 12.72. Those numbers border on the extraordinary for Nabi and bowling coach P. Krishnakumar recalled how the pacer, who is of shy nature, became a force to reckon with. If you look at his record, he has got 199 wickets in 40 games. I have been with him for the last three years and he has taken 99 wickets in the last two seasons. In this season, he's taken 50-plus wickets so far and that shows his skill level has gone to a different level now because he knows how to move the ball, bowl on different pitches and against different batters. So it's not a one-day process - it took almost one year to develop it and it began in the first year when I came into the Jammu & Kashmir team, said Krishnakumar in an exclusive conversation with IANS from Hubbali. A lifelong admirer of Dale Steyn, Nabi debuted in the Ranji Trophy in 2020, but it is in the last two seasons that hes become a rage with the domestic cricket followers through his inswing and outswing skills. His bowling action, Krishnakumar says, is the bedrock of everything. You see, he has a very, very good action. The reason why the ball lands regularly on the same spot is because you are releasing the ball from the same spot and that is very, very important. So here, if you look at it biomechanically, if you ask me as a coach, he has got a very beautiful action which is very close to being a very correct one. If you compare and look at it from a biomechanical perspective, his action is perfect. So that helps him to release the ball at the same time again and again from the same place and he repeats that action again and again and that is why he is so accurate. With the swing and seam he has, it becomes very difficult for the batters to get runs against Auqib. The smoothness in bowling action and accuracy with the ball did not arrive overnight, as Krishnakumar described a gruelling first year of Nabis transformation. The first year of me being with him, it was all about the process and the result started to come after that and he's bearing the fruits of it. So that is the thing and he worked very hard in that one year. He bowled a thousand balls in the first year to develop his skills, master his wrist position, and his backspin. There were a lot of things in bowling which I had spoken to him in that first year and it took almost one year to change him, he said. If any single performance crystallised Nabi's standing this season, it was the semi-final against Bengal in Kalyani - a match that pitted him directly against India pacer Mohammed Shami in a contest of the highest order. Shami seized the first innings with an eight-wicket haul to hand Bengal the lead. Nabi responded with nine wickets across the match, including a second-innings four-for that bundled Bengal out for 99, leaving J&K a modest target of 126 that they chased down comfortably. He also made 42 with the bat at a critical juncture, as J&K made 302 in the first innings. It was not his only standout moment of the campaign. Against Rajasthan, Nabi picked career-best figures of 7-24, and at one point claimed five wickets for just five runs. He then contributed a half-century to help J&K through a precarious batting position in the same game. Against Delhi, Nabi had another Player of the Match performance to give J&K its first-ever win over the traditional heavyweights. Those performances, along with 44 wickets last season and taking a hat-trick in Duleep Trophy, have made Nabi stand head and shoulders above everyone. Auqib has been fantastic because taking 99 wickets in the last two seasons is unbelievable. It doesn't happen often on Indian wickets - I can understand if it's a fast wicket or a helping wicket, it can happen. But on placid wickets, it's very, very difficult to do and that shows the quality and skill of the bowler. I am sure that he will definitely get a nod in some upcoming Test series, said Krishnakumar. Krishnakumar, who previously worked as a bowling coach at the NCA (now the BCCI Centre of Excellence) is direct on getting Nabi into the national set-up as quickly as possible. As a coach, I feel that he should be given a chance when he is performing, rather than waiting for abhi aur dekhna hai (we have to see more of him). Taking almost 100 wickets in two years - what do you want as a player? Wherever he has played, Ranji Trophy or Duleep Trophy, he has performed, no? So I think this is the right time when a player is performing, you should give him a chance. What happens is if he plays for India and suppose, then, fingers crossed, if he doesn't perform, at least you know where Nabi has to improve. You have to give a chance and that is very important as then why are you organizing all these tournaments? Basically, these are all matches to unearth who can go into the Indian team. If somebody is performing there, I think they should definitely get into the team. Plus, we also don't have enough fast bowling backup also, na? So if you are getting someone, then try him, no? We have only two bowlers (Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj), if you look at this thing. Other bowlers are one-format bowlers like Harshit Rana. Apart from him, there is Arshdeep. He is also considered as a white ball bowler, but my view is again different because Arshdeep was with me in the Duleep Trophy. So he is one bowler who can play Tests definitely and he has that ability. For now, all the attention is on the Ranji Trophy final, where Nabi will be on top of his bowling mark against Karnataka's formidable batting line-up featuring India internationals KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair and Mayank Agarwal alongside Smaran Ravichandran. Other bowlers are one-format bowlers like Harshit Rana. Apart from him, there is Arshdeep. He is also considered as a white ball bowler, but my view is again different because Arshdeep was with me in the Duleep Trophy. So he is one bowler who can play Tests definitely and he has that ability. Also Read: Live Cricket Score For a young man from Baramulla who trained without a proper ground, shoes and coaches around, reaching the Ranji Trophy final is already a remarkable chapter in itself. But taking the wickets needed to achieve glory for his state (and pave the way for getting into the national team) is what Nabi will have on top of his mind when he runs in to bowl in Hubbali this week. Article Source: IANS
Delhi Police busts international drug racket, arrests 5 with psychotropic pills worth Rs 9 cr
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: The Delhi Police has dismantled an international drug trafficking syndicate with alleged links to the United Kingdom and seized over 18 lakh psychotropic tablets worth Rs 9 crore in the illicit market, an officer said on Monday. Five people have been arrested in this connection with the case, which exposed an organised pharmaceutical drug network that operated through logistics firms, courier services and export consignments to smuggle prohibited medicines abroad. The case dates back to October [] The post Delhi Police busts international drug racket, arrests 5 with psychotropic pills worth Rs 9 cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Centre Engages Panel of Advocates for CAT Jammu Bench, High Court Wing
SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs, has approved the engagement of a panel of advocates for conducting cases before the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jammu Bench, and the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Jammu Wing. An official order issued from New Delhi, states that the appointments have been []
India, France amend DTAC; capital gains to be taxed on basis of residency of company
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: India and France have amended the double taxation avoidance agreement which will provide for taxation of capital gains on the basis of residency of the company and deleted the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause bringing in certainty in taxation. The amending protocol also modifies the taxation of income from dividends by replacing a single rate of 10 per cent of tax with a split rate of 5 per cent for those holding at least 10 per cent of [] The post India, France amend DTAC; capital gains to be taxed on basis of residency of company appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC Adjourns Hearing On Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention To Feb 26
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to February 26 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against the latters detention under the National Security Act. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale deferred the matter as Solicitor General Tushar Mehta was not available. Earlier, the top court had asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the [] The post SC Adjourns Hearing On Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention To Feb 26 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
President Murmu unveils Rajagopalachari Bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Feb 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The initiative is part of a series of steps being taken towards shedding vestiges of colonial mindset, the Presidents secretariat said. Rajagopalacharis bust at the [] The post President Murmu unveils Rajagopalachari Bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan appeared first on Northlines .
Assembly election: Vijay rejects Stalins T.N. vs Delhi narrative, says fight is between TVK and DMK
He also accused the DMK government of failing to fulfil its 2021 poll promises, including monthly electricity billing and improved bus connectivity to remote and hilly areas
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IDFC First Banks stock tumbles 20 pc after Rs 590-cr fraud
NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Shares of IDFC First Bank tumbled 20 per cent on Monday after the private sector lender disclosed a Rs 590-crore fraud committed by its employees and others in accounts held by the Haryana government. The stock nosedived 19.99 per cent to Rs 66.85 also its lower circuit limit on the BSE. The move came after the Haryana government de-empanelled AU Small Finance Bank, along with IDFC First Bank, from undertaking any government business over [] The post IDFC First Banks stock tumbles 20 pc after Rs 590-cr fraud appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
