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Development, traditions not contradictory but complementary: Vice Prez
NEW DELHI, April 12: The vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 is guided by the principle Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi (progress along with tradition), which emphasises that modern development and preservation of traditions are not contradictory but complementary, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Sunday. He said that when modern science works in harmony with language, faith and culture, it becomes a powerful force for protection and empowerment. Speaking at a conference titled Transformation of Tribal Lives through Science [] The post Development, traditions not contradictory but complementary: Vice Prez appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: An Enduring Legacy and Modi Governments Commitment to His Vision
Tarun Chugh Every year on the 14th of April, India commemorates the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. This is not merely a day of remembrance it is a moment for the nation to reflect on the democratic and social character it aspires to embody. History has seen many individuals leave their mark upon the world, but very few have actually shaped it. Dr. Ambedkar was one of those rare architects of civilisation who did not [] The post Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: An Enduring Legacy and Modi Governments Commitment to His Vision appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Bansal attends NTWB meeting in New Delhi
Various important subjects discussed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: The National Traders Welfare Board meeting, chaired by Board President Sunil Singhi, focused on improving trade ease, simplifying GSTlaws, andenhancing refunds. Dr Sanjay Bansal member thanked PM Narendra Modi for the Jan Vishwas Bill, which aims to reduce complianceburdens. However, he raised concerns about pending payments to traders from defaulters, urging stricter recoverymechanisms. Other discussions included promoting e-commerce, digital empowerment through ONDCs DigiDukanplatform, and organizing Trader-Entrepreneur-Administration Dialogue events. The government reaffirmeditscommitment [] The post Dr Bansal attends NTWB meeting in New Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JCDA elects Atul Mahajan as new president
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Atul Mahajan of Balaji Traders was elected as the president of Jammu Computer Dealer Association (JCDA), for which the elections were held here today. The elections were also held for the various positions and its new executive body, for the next two years. JCDA is the apex body representing business owners dealing in computers, office automation and other IT products and services in Jammu. The new elected team includes R C Sharma of Aar Gee [] The post JCDA elects Atul Mahajan as new president appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
MUMBAI, Apr 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday. Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4. In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for [] The post RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Jitendra releases Balbirs compositions on Dr Ambedkar
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Ahead of the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Union Minister of State in PMO with independent charge of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Dr. Jitendra Singh, here on Sunday, released two Hindi compositions authored by BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan. These compositions, titled Daliton ke Masiah and Ambedkar Ek Naam, reflect the multifaceted personality, visionary leadership, and enduring legacy of Babasaheb Ambedkar as a champion of social [] The post Dr Jitendra releases Balbirs compositions on Dr Ambedkar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India sets stage for 33 percent women in politics
From Margins to Mandate Devyani Rana In the evolution of modern democracies, there are moments that do not merely reform institutions but reconstitute their very logic. The endeavor to institutionalise 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji is gearing up to be one such flashpoint in Indias constitutional journey. The grammar of governance is not being altered in isolation but is instead being recalibrated alongside a broader restructuring of womens participation [] The post India sets stage for 33 percent women in politics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP Mahila Morcha takes out mega bike rally
Women reservation historic reform of Modi Govt: Chugh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: BJP Mahila Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, organized a bike rally in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and the provision of 33% reservation for women. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of women activists drawn from different parts of Jammu who raised slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Nari Shakti Zindabad. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The rally commenced from Mubarak Mandi [] The post BJP Mahila Morcha takes out mega bike rally appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northern Army Commander visits Rampur Sector to boost counter-terror coordination
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today visited the strategic Rampur Sector in Jammu to evaluate the local security situation and the strength of the counter-terrorism grid. During his visit, the Army Commander met with senior officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the CRPF, and other security agencies to discuss current challenges and ways to improve the collective defense of the region. Lt Gen Sharma stressed that achieving a terror-free Jammu and [] The post Northern Army Commander visits Rampur Sector to boost counter-terror coordination appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Coal imports fall 8.5 pc in February
New Delhi, April 12: Indias coal import dropped 8.5 per cent to 16.55 million tonnes in February on record stockpile of domestic coal and firmness in seaborne prices. The countrys coal import is poised to maintain a weak trend this month with domestic miners making efforts to liquidate stockpiles. The import in February 2024-25 stood []
Govt says over 52.3 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered in a day
New Delhi, April 12: The distribution of domestic LPG in the country remains normal with more than 52.3 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered on Saturday and no dry-outs reported at any distributorship, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday. Online LPG bookings have increased to about 98 per cent, and deliveries based []
Mcap of 8 top most-valued firms jumps Rs 4.13 lakh cr
New Delhi, April 12: The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, []
Failed talks, oil prices to dictate market sentiment this week
New Delhi, April 12: The talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan, which ended without a deal, would weigh heavily on investors sentiment when markets open for trading on Monday, analysts said. Besides developments related to West Asia, crude oil prices would also dictate market trends in a holiday-shortened week ahead, they said. Stock []
IPL 2026: SRH seeks improved bowling display
While the opening pairs from both sides are capable of cutting loose in the PowerPlay,the middle-overs could well decide the contest
Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insultingSanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin
MADURAI (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 : BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday said Madurai will pay back Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi for their alleged remarks against Sanatana Dharma and the Hindu culture. Speaking to PTI at the sidelines of a roadshow here, Nabin stated that the public and the priestly community would ensure the ruling party is punished by the electorate for these comments. The way Stalin and his son have insulted Sanatana Dharma [] The post Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insulting Sanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IMF, World Bank takes stock of global economic shocks
New Delhi, April 12: Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Banks spring meetings, to be held from April 13-18 in Washington, DC, to take stock of the global economic uncertainties amid the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran and continuing uncertainties []
FS Misri in Paris for India-France Foreign Office consultations
LONDON, Apr 12: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will hold discussions with French officials on a wide range of issues, including defence, civil nuclear and energy, and other key global and regional developments. Beginning Sunday, Misri is undertaking a three-day visit to Paris and Berlin for high-level talks on multiple sectors that have become increasingly critical amid a fractured geopolitical landscape. The visit follows French [] The post FS Misri in Paris for India-France Foreign Office consultations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Zorawar Singhs legacy revisited: Army symposium highlights mountain airfare genius
NEW DELHI, April 12 : The India Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), conducted a symposium on General Zorawar Singhs legacy of strategic brilliance, at Manekshaw Centre, in the national capital on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, who was the Chief Guest for the event. A definitive military biography, The Snow Lion: A Military Biography of General Zorawar Singh, authored by Lieutenant General Ghanshyam Singh Katoch [] The post Zorawar Singhs legacy revisited: Army symposium highlights mountain airfare genius appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise to be held from Apr 12-25
NEW DELHI, Apr 12 : Troops from India and Uzbekistan will take part in a joint military exercise from April 12 to 25 to foster cooperation and enhance their capability to conduct combined operations in semi-mountainous terrain. The Indian contingent departed on Sunday for the seventh edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise Dustlik, officials said. The joint training will culminate in a 48-hour exercise aimed at validating tactical drills for joint operations, with a focus on the preparation and [] The post India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise to be held from Apr 12-25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FPIs extend sell-out pull out Rs 48,213 crore in 10 days
New Delhi, April 12: Foreign investors maintained their aggressive sell-off in Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 48,213 crore (USD 5.14 billion) in the first 10 days of April, as rising geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties reduced risk appetite. The sell-off follows a record outflow of Rs 1.17 lakh crore (about USD 12.7 billion) in March, []
Tributes pour in for sound of Bollywood Asha Bhosle in UK
LONDON, Apr 12: Tributes have been pouring in on Sunday for singing legend Asha Bhosle following the news of her passing away in Mumbai, with diaspora groups and artists in the UK honouring her musical legacy. Describing her as a sound of Bollywood, the UK media highlighted the 92-year-old singers impact as a cultural icon over the course of a career spanning more than eight decades and made up of thousands of unforgettable tracks. Bhosles distinctive voice breathed life into [] The post Tributes pour in for sound of Bollywood Asha Bhosle in UK appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.7 deg C on Sunday, AQI moderate
NEW DELHI, Apr 12 : The maximum temperature in the city on Sunday reached 34.7 degrees Celsius, which is 1.4 degrees below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city recorded the minimum temperature at 20.2 degrees Celsius, 0.8 notches below the seasonal average, it stated. At 4.30 pm, wind speeds reached up to 37 kilometres per hour, particularly over Palam. The IMD noted that these wind conditions are likely to continue for several hours. The [] The post Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.7 deg C on Sunday, AQI moderate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Gold, silver brace for turbulent week as talks fail: Analysts
New Delhi, April 12: Precious metals may witness heightened volatility when markets open on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran negotiations keeps sentiment fragile and investors track domestic inflation and Chinese economic data, analysts said. Besides developments related to West Asia, traders will also monitor the US Producer Price Index (PPI), crude oil prices and []
Asha Bhosles last rites to be held with state honours at Shivaji Park
MUMBAI, Apr 12 : The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours. Bhosle, who not only survived in the shadow of her sisters greatness but stepped out of it with a genre-defying voice to create her own universe in Hindi playback singing, died on Sunday. She was 92. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter [] The post Asha Bhosles last rites to be held with state honours at Shivaji Park appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cabaret to global pop, Asha lived 'crossover' before it was buzzword
Asha Bhosle transcended eras, absorbing global music trends and blending them with Indian classical training. She fearlessly explored genres like jazz, rock, and pop, collaborating with international artists and becoming a cultural icon. Her innovative spirit led to groundbreaking projects, earning her a Grammy nomination and cementing her legacy as a truly versatile vocalist.
Garobadha PIC-ko police outpost-ona raonataniko ASPF jegala
Police station-ona radoatchina dabia TURA: South West Garo Hills ajani Garobadha Police Investigation Centre (PIC)-ko police outpost dakskana parakatani jaman, iana Achik State Peoples Front (ASPF) suk onggijaniko parakatenba, ia Garobadha PIC-ko police station-onasa radoatchina dabiangaha. Iani bidingo South West Garo Hills ajani Superintendent of Police (SP)-na sedoatengon, Garobadha jolrangara namen dalbegipa aro mande jelbra []
Umiam-o Taj Resort kulina manchianiko rachaka inako songni dilgiparang jegala
SHILLONG: Umiam Lake-ni Lumpongdeng Island-o Taj Resort aro Spa kulina manchianiko songni dilgiparangba namnikpaenga ine Ri Bhoi ajani Deputy Commissioner (DC) office-oni parakatani jaman, iandake parakataniko Umiam jolo donggipa Dorbar Shnong-rang jegalataha aro dao dipet ia biapo Taj Resort aro Spa kuliani bidingo uamang Detailed Project Report (DPR)-rangkon name nipilkujani gimin maming jakurangko dea dongkuja []
Dept ge 6-ni kamrangko Estimates Committee nipilanga
SHILLONG: Batanggimin salrangni gisepo, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni Estimates Committee, department gedok, chongmotan Education, PWD, PHE, Social Welfare, Home (Police) aro IT department-ni kamrangko nipilangaha ine Nongpoh-ni MLA aro committee-ni chairman Mayralborn Syiem parakataha. Ia department-rangni kamrangko nipilani bidingo talataniko onangengon, Education department-ni ningo uamang, Rongjeng-o rikenggipa Model Degree College, Kiang Nangbah College-ko daldapatani, dingtang dingtang []
India To Cross 300 Million Tonnes Steel Production Target by 2030
By Kunal Bose China, no doubt, is having success in restraining production and capacity management, an important aspect of which is to progressively increase the share of electric arc furnaces (EAF) in the countrys steel production. The rapid promotion of EAF based steel production will help the country in reducing its unacceptably large share of over 60% of the global steel industrys greenhouse gas emissions. Since in the process of making 1 tonne of finished steel, the carbon emission in [] The post India To Cross 300 Million Tonnes Steel Production Target by 2030 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Unchecked vehicular emissions, lawless traffic continue to strangle Jammu city
Enforcement missing despite repeated high-level directives *Doctors raise red flag over silent health crisis Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 12: Despite repeated directions from multiple quarters and high-level reviews, the ground situation in Jammu city, the winter capital, remains deeply disturbing with chaotic traffic and unchecked vehicular emissions continuing to choke the citys air, test public patience and expose weak enforcement and systemic lapses. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On January 6 and February 4, 2026, the issues of [] The post Unchecked vehicular emissions, lawless traffic continue to strangle Jammu city appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Fifty years ago | Hydrogeological map to be compiled
Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran peace talks collapse in Pak WASHINGTON/Islamabad, Apr 12: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the peace talks with Tehran failed on the issue of nuclear weapons. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has directed the US Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that [] The post Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A hundred years ago | America spends 2,900 millions yearly on motors
3 Kashmir Universities terminate MoUs with US based KCF
MoUs signed without security clearance Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR Apr 12: Three universities of Kashmir have terminated their academic agreements with a United States-based organization, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), on the instructions of the Jammu and Kashmir Government. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The SKUAST-K, the University of Kashmir, and Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) cancelled Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) or Letters of Agreement previously signed with the foundation a year ago. According to a memo, dated [] The post 3 Kashmir Universities terminate MoUs with US based KCF appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKP unravels LeTs pan-India logistical web
From fake PAN cards to forged passports SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities, including passports, by terrorists. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Officials said on Sunday that the detained persons provided critical logistical support to terrorists by making documents like Aadhaar [] The post JKP unravels LeTs pan-India logistical web appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Arjun, Aditya win first gold for India in US Open Pickleball Championship
MUMBAI, Apr 12: Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won Indias first gold medal by defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri at the US Open Pickleball Championship in Naples, Florida. Arjun and Aditya recorded an 11-1, 11-5 win against the USA pair in the U-18 boys doubles category, while Naga Moksha claimed the bronze medal in the womens singles category. Following the affiliation of the Indian Pickleball Association by the sports ministry, this is the first time an Indian [] The post Arjun, Aditya win first gold for India in US Open Pickleball Championship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Search operation in Samba village
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: A massive search operation was launched after suspicious movement of two individuals was reported in a village near the International Border in Samba district. The joint search operation by police, Army and Border Security Force (BSF) is underway in Pangdour, SIDCO forest and adjoining areas, including Basantar nallah, the officials said. They said a caretaker at an animal farm reported movement of two unidentified individuals at Pangdour around 8.30 pm on Saturday, prompting a swift [] The post Search operation in Samba village appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chouhan unveils agri roadmap for 4 MP districts, bats for crop diversification
RAISEN (MP), Apr 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap for four Madhya Pradesh districts and called for a shift away from traditional farming, urging growers to take up high-value crops such as dragon fruit and avocado to boost incomes. Addressing farmers at the Krishi Unnati Mela here, Chouhan unveiled district-level plans for Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha, and Dewas, and inspected an Integrated Farming Model set up at the venue. In order to make [] The post Chouhan unveils agri roadmap for 4 MP districts, bats for crop diversification appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
EGH PwD murder case: Family questions police inaction against 16 assailants
From Our Correspondent WILLIAMNAGAR, April 12: Relatives of Talseng T. Sangma, a Person with Disabilities (PwD) who died from injuries sustained in a brutal assault, have strongly questioned the East Garo Hills Police over the delay in arresting the accused, even four days after the incident. According to the FIR filed by the family at []
Shillong LS bypoll: UDP unaware of Sanbors candidature
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Sunday claimed it was unaware of any talks or discussions on projecting BJP leader and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai as the common candidate of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) for the upcoming Lok Sabha bypoll from Shillong. UDP general secretary and Leader of []
Prez Trump orders Hormuz blockade after talks fail
WASHINGTON, April 12: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy will immediately begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. Iran has demanded the right to collect tolls from vessels traveling through the strait, but Trump []
Cops arrest 16 more in second vice raid in city
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: Continuing their crackdown on the public nuisance caused due to the proliferation of sex trade in the city, police arrested 16 individuals during a second vice raid at around 11:30 pm on Saturday. The raid was conducted under the supervision of Additional SP (Traffic) Lovish Garg, and SDPO Pynursla []
Mlaya, six other NE states to get Rs 30,000-crore investment from Vedanta Group
From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, April 12: Meghalaya and other states in the Northeast are all set to receive massive investments with the Vedanta Group planning to invest Rs 30,000 crore in the fields of power, critical minerals, energy optical fibre, system integration, renewable energy, transmission sectors and data centres. The major diversified global []
Noida drowning: FIR filed against three friends of deceased student
Police saidthe four had gone on a picnic to the site after their examinations ended. The sections of law invoked in the FIR are yet to bedisclosedby police
Miners allege illegal limestone transport permits, seek probe
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: Two major mining lease holders from West Jaintia Hills approached Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, alleging irregularities in the issuance of limestone transport challans in the Nongtalang area and seeking an immediate inquiry into the matter. In a complaint submitted to the Chief Minister recently, Amlari-based lease holder Shemphang []
Shad Suk Mynsiem festival draws large audience on Day 2
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: The annual Shad Suk Mynsiem festival drew large crowds to Weiking Ground, Jaiaw, on its second day on Sunday. Among those present was Didier Vanderhasselt, who witnessed the traditional festivities. Translating to the Dance of Peaceful Hearts, Shad Suk Mynsiem is held every April to mark the Khasi New []
Human-elephant conflict: Nearly 100 people lost lives from 2009 to 2024
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: A national study on humanelephant conflict has revealed that 92 people and 58 elephants lost their lives in Meghalaya between 2009 and 2024. The report attributes these fatalities primarily to habitat fragmentation, shrinking forest corridors, and changing land-use patterns. While Meghalayas figures are lower than those of several other []
West Bengal polls: Chandra Bose joins TMC, attacks BJP
Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Bose, has joined the TMC after quitting the BJP, criticizing the latter's latantly communal and anti-Constitution policies. He accused the BJP of using the religion card for electoral gains, a tactic he likened to British colonial rule. Bose declared it's time to drive out the BJP, just as India did the British.
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: How actively does Chennai vote? A look at the trends
In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that momentum did not carry forward. In the elections that followed, the turnout dropped, and has since remained largely unchanged, staying in the range of 61%-62%
4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today
Kolkata's 19 appellate tribunals will commence hearing elector inclusion/exclusion appeals on Monday, following the freezing of the electoral roll for Bengal's second-phase assembly polls. These tribunals, established after a Supreme Court order, will address grievances for over 27 lakh names excluded from supplementary lists.
Participants pay tributes during a candlelight vigil held at Manipur Bhavan in Shillong on Sunday
Participants pay tributes during a candlelight vigil held at Manipur Bhavan in Shillong on Sunday to mourn the loss of innocent lives in Manipurs Bishnupur village where violence flared up recently. The vigil saw active participation from several community organisations, including the Meghalaya Manipuri Womens Association, the Meghalaya Manipuri Welfare Society, and the Shillong Manipuri []
'1,000 crore BJP deal' video real, admits Kabir; TMC questions PM Modi
Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir admitted a controversial video showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and making remarks about Muslims is authentic, though selectively edited. He claims the full 51-minute recording will prove his innocence.
Stampede at Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens
The Haitian National Police, in a separate statement, said it had opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident
West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest
The NIA has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The detention is linked to the April 1 violence in Mothabari. Seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours at the Kaliachak-II block office. Choudhury and Rabbani were reportedly present at the scene. The NIA is investigating the incident after a Supreme Court order.
Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power
Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Clamour for better prices persists in agrarian heartland
Farmers organisations demand legal guarantee for MSP and the implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan Commissions recommendations in full
Trump announces Hormuz blockade as peace talks fail
Says other countries will be involved in the act too Washington: United States President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the peace talks with Tehran failed on the issue of nuclear weapons. In a post []
Woman accidentally shot dead by friend in Sanguem
Curchorem: In a tragic incident that occurred on Sunday, a 22-year-old man from Sankhali, Shwet Gawade, allegedly accidentally shot his friend, Tanvi Ghadi (22), dead during a gathering at Kajur village in Sanguem. According to Quepem police inspector Prashal Desai, a group of friends from Sankhali had visited the home of Deepika Gaonkar, the sister []
Study reveals gaps in Goas tobacco-free school compliance
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: A recent study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2025) has highlighted the precarious state of tobacco control within Goas educational system, with the findings revealing that 90.4% of schools are failing to meet the high compliance standards set by the central government. Of the 314 institutions surveyed, []
Consolidated voters list of 9 States and 3 UTs that underwent SIR Phase II trimmed by 10.2%
Uttar Pradesh records highest net deletion of voters in absolute numbers at 2.04 crore while Lakshadweep sees lowest at 181.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What havepartiespromised voters in their manifestos?
Jobs,womenand freebies are on top of the Dravidian partiesmanifestos, TVKfocuses on education
His 36-ball 78, Patidar, Kohlis fifties hand them 18-run win Mumbai: Fifties from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding 18-run win over Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Sunday. Asked to bat, RCB piled up a daunting 240 for four, riding on Salts 78, Kohlis []
GM Leon Mendonca claims joint third
Panaji: Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca of Goa finished joint third alongside five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen and others at the Grenke Freestyle Chess Open 2026 held at Germany. Leon scored 7 points from nine rounds, ending in a large tie for third place with Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi and several others. He registered six wins in []
Siddhiraj clinch Satarkar chess
He scored a perfect 5/5 to finish on top; Chetan takes 2nd place Ponda : Siddhiraj Gaunkar emerged champion at the Tournament, scoring a perfect five points out of five in the event organised as part of the SMG Mahotsav in association with the Directorate of Art & Culture and Ponda Taluka Chess Association. Chetan []
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn Concedes Defeat After 'Painful' Election Result
Members of Trump's Make America Great Again movement are among those who see Orbn's government and his Fidesz political party as shining examples of conservative, anti-globalist politics in action, while he is reviled by advocates of liberal democracy and the rule of law.
Letters to the Editor April 13, 2026
Delimitation, and not womens reservation, is the issue
Any delimitation involving an increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha must be politically and not just arithmetically equitable
Turkish proverb of the day explains the meaning of Measure a thousand times and cut once and shows how planning, patience, and careful review help people avoid mistakes. The proverb highlights lessons from carpentry and tailoring and connects them to career decisions, financial planning, and relationships. It explores why preparation supports success, saves time, prevents regret, and remains relevant in modern life where quick decisions often lead to long-term consequences.
Cancer courses through the Ghaggar
Villages along Haryanas Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, claim a surge in cancer cases, allegedly linked to contaminated water. This issue has sparked concern in Parliament and the State Assembly, with Sirsas political representatives demanding urgent action. However, tackling this crisis is proving tough, due to the absence of reliable data on cancer patients in the State and inadequate treatment facilities, particularly in Sirsa
Fish found dead in Mala Lake; pollution angle under lens
Abdul Wahab Khan Panaji: Following a sudden and large-scale fish mortality at Mala Lake, Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) officials conducted a site visit on Saturday evening and collected water and fish samples for laboratory analysis to determine the cause of the incident. The samples have been sent to the Boards laboratory at Saligao []
Singareni Workers Daughter Gets States 2nd Rank
Soumya K., student of a social welfare institution in Mancherial, scored 994 out of 1,000 marks in the MPC stream
China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK border
Beijing: China has set up a new county in its volatile Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border in an apparent move to beef up security along the narrow Wakhan Corridor to curb infiltration of Uyghur separatist militants. The county, named Cenling, is located near the Karakoram mountain range and close to []
Iranians disappointed but defiant after peace talks failure
Tehran: Iranians reacted with a mixture of disappointment and defiance on Sunday after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement following hourslong negotiations. US officials said the talks collapsed over what they described as Irans refusal to commit to abandoning its nuclear program. Iranian officials blamed the US for failing to []
Life-size Vivekananda statue unveiled in Seattle
New York: The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the US was unveiled in Seattle, honouring the renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader. The life-size bronze statue, installed at the busy Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, is the first such installation hosted by a city government anywhere in the US, officials said. Sculpted by []
People across Tamil Nadu want a change: AIADMK leader-candidate D. Jayakumar
Former Minister D. Jayakumar says every party in the alliance has its own ideology, but the AIADMK will not be influenced by them. Confident of a win because of the partys strong voter base and coalition votes, the Royapuram candidate promises to develop infrastructure and fulfil the peoples needs
With 10.9% net voter deletions, Bengal 5th among 12 states, UTs
West Bengal, despite facing significant opposition to voter list revisions, ranked fifth in net deletions and third in absolute numbers of absent, shifted, and dead electors removed. The state was second only to Uttar Pradesh in dropping deceased voters. While additions were lowest among major states, West Bengal led in deletions through adjudication.
Asha Bhosle: A voice that bridged generations and genres
Mumbai: Hers was the voice of sass and soul that struck a million emotive chords down generations, the one they woke up to in the morning, tuned into at night, romanced and mourned loves that were never to be and yes, jived and rock and rolled to. Asha Bhosle was 92. One half of the []
West Asia war: Punjab industry hit by labour shortage, rising costs
The ongoing turmoil in West Asia is sending ripples through Punjab's industrial landscape. Manufacturers of textiles, bicycles, and automotive components are grappling with surging production costs and shipment delays. In response, businesses are exploring alternative fuel sources while trying to absorb or mitigate rising expenses.
Telangana Emerges As Leader In Natural Farming, Turmeric Production Prove Huge Success
Telangana tops nation in chemical-free farming
UK media, musicians hail Asha Bhosles legacy
London: Tributes have been pouring in on Sunday for singing legend Asha Bhosle following the news of her passing away in Mumbai, with diaspora groups and artists in the UK honouring her musical legacy. Describing her as a sound of Bollywood, the UK media highlighted the 92-year-old singers impact as a cultural icon over the []
Skills, not degrees alone, define success in todays job market
Fight in TN polls not 4-cornered, only between TVK, DMK: Vijay
Kanyakumari: TVK chief Vijay on Sunday reiterated that the primary battle in the April 23 polls to the Tamil Nadu Assembly will be between the ruling DMK and his party, despite the claims of a four-cornered contest in the state. It is not 4-cornered or 40-cornered fight. There are only two sides here: One is []
LPG supply normal nationwide, over 52 L cylinders delivered daily, says Union Ministry
New Delhi: The distribution of domestic LPG in the country remains normal with more than 52.3 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered on Saturday and no dry-outs reported at any distributorship, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday. Online LPG bookings have increased to about 98 per cent, and deliveries based on the []
Abhi na jao chhod kar ke dil abi bhara nahi
End of an era: Asha Bhosles voice lives on forever
CA course rewards talent, not your background: ICAI Council member
If Centre stops assistance or grants, we will not accept it: AIADMK leader-candidate K.P. Munusamy
Its true that we backed the farm laws that had benefits for farmers,but it wasEdappadiK.Palaniswami who stalled the project for the extraction of mineral resources in the delta, saysthe AIADMKdeputy general secretary
AI will make media and films more interesting: Suresh Chandra Menon
He believed every laterite stone, lime-plastered faade, and crumbling fort battlement was a sentence in an irreplaceable story, and losing them carelessly was a cultural amnesia On the morning of April 5, 2026, Goa lost a man who spent his life fighting to ensure that Goa would not lose itself. Ketak Prabhu Nachinolkar, my neighbour []
Sensual To Soulful, Ashas Voice Defined An Era Of Heroines
Asha Bhosle did not merely lend her voice to actresses; she became their soul, defining how audiences felt, remembered, and celebrated them
Why Indias established elite is afraid of taking risks
The inherited elite, the people who control the most capital and have the most institutional access, are opting out of the riskiest, and most transformational kinds of building
