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Build climate resilience, transform sustainable agro ecosystems: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the National Summit on Sustainable & Climate Resilient

Jammu shine in Volleyball; Cricket tourney begins in Kishtwar

League of Classics Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR/KISHTWAR, Apr 28: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, continued t

Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart in Bishkek; talks focus on LAC peace, West Asia crisis

NEW DELHI, Apr 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace

Urdu will never be excluded from recruitment rules for Revenue Dept: Govt

Dy CM, Advisor to CM reject PDP allegations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government has sought to

Chouhan unveils Rs 8000 cr worth rural road projects

Govt to build roads, connect hearts in J&K Confident that Omar will take J&K to new heights Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Union Minister Shivra

Sitharaman calls for inclusive growth, skilling to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 goal

MANGALURU (Karnataka), Apr 28: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday stressed that Indias pathway to becoming a developed nation b

Successive generations of KPs endured profound hardships beyond genocide: LG

Releases Waves of Resilience Story of Radio Sharda Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 28: Admitting that successive generations of Kashmiri Pandits endured pr

Sethi honours bronze medalist Anuj

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi felicitated young handball player Anuj Langer for winning a bronze med

Prabhsimran Singh Shines with Half-Century Against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, April 29: Prabhsimran Singh, the opener for Punjab Kings (PBKS), scored a remarkable half-century in the 40th match of the Indian

China to Enhance Capacity and Quality of Service Industry

Beijing, April 29: The Chinese State Councils News Office introduced a proposal on Tuesday aimed at improving the capacity and quality of the ser

Court Charges Dr. Bilkis Shah in Money Laundering Case Linked to Separatist Leader Shabir Shah

New Delhi, April 29: The Patiala House Court has formally charged Dr. Bilkis Shah, wife of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, under Sections

Greatest IPL batter: McClenaghan showers praise on Virat Kohli

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran opener Kohli became the first batter to complete 9000 runs in the tournament's history

Mumbais Shor in the City: A Love Letter to the City, 15 Years Later

Mumbai, April 29: The dark comedy-crime film Shor in the City celebrates its 15th anniversary since release. Written and directed by Raj Nidimoru

The War in Iran Regional & Global conditions

by krzysztof pomiski An update on the American-Israeli attack on Iran, launched on 28 February, and carried out outside the rules of regional law

Four vehicles seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Apr 28: Police here today, during an operation, seized four vehicles involved in unauthorized transportation of min

DC Anantnag reviews SANJY-2026 preparations at Nunwan, Chandanwari Base Camps

ANANTNAG, Apr 28: Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Yatra Officer, Pahalgam Axis, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Nunwan Pahalgam to review

National Family Health Survey Phase 6 Results Expected Soon

Mumbai, April 29: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to release the results of the sixth phase of the National Family Health Survey

British Indian bookseller to judge inaugural Childrens Booker Prize

LONDON, Apr 28 : The judging panel of the inaugural Childrens Booker Prize 2027 was unveiled on Tuesday, which includes a British Indian booksell

Rupee falls 53 paise to close at 94.68 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 28: The rupee depreciated 53 paise to close at 94.68 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as elevated crude oil prices and unabated fore

Delegation of LEAD-LJK calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 28: A delegation of LEAD LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue, led by its Convener Harinder Gupta, ca

Job Alert: Technical Assistant Recruitment at Patna High Court

Patna, April 29: The Patna High Court has announced the recruitment of 53 Technical Assistant positions. Interested candidates have only two days

President Murmus Himachal Pradesh Visit Altered Due to Bad Weather

New Delhi, April 29: President Droupadi Murmus visit to Himachal Pradesh has been modified due to inclement weather. The Presidents Secretariat a

Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses self from hearing Karti Chidambarams plea

List before another Bench, Justice Sharma said when the matter came up for hearing. The case will now be heard on July 21

Stoinis Shines with Explosive Finish in IPL Match

New Chandigarh, April 29: In an electrifying performance, Marcus Stoinis, playing for Punjab Kings (PBKS), scored an unbeaten 62 runs off just 22

Death proof sought for withdrawal, man takes sister's skeleton to bank

Shocking Murder Revelation in Ranchi: Mother Killed by Daughter and Two Accomplices

Ranchi, April 29: A chilling revelation emerged in Ranchi when the body of a woman was exhumed from her grave, leading to the discovery of a murd

Why are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Global markets react to Iran war, UAE exit from OPEC, and AI stock worries

Why are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Oil prices climbed as the Iran conflict disrupted s

Dawood aide Dola brought back from Turkiye

2-Year-Long Hunt Spanned Several Countries, Involved Int'l Agencies

PBKS Sets Second Highest Score Against RR in IPL 2026 Match

Mumbai, April 29: In the 40th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday. Batting first, PBKS scor

Traffic Advisory Issued for Maharashtra Day Parade in Dadar, Mumbai

Mumbai, April 29: On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, the Mumbai Police have released a special traffic advisory for drivers in the Dadar area. T

Promotion of English Edition of Xi Jinping: Governance of China Volume 5 Held in Jakarta

Jakarta, April 29: A promotional event for the English edition of Xi Jinping: Governance of China Volume 5 took place on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indo

Increased Buyer Participation at the 139th Canton Fair, Preparations for Phase Three Complete

Beijing, April 29: According to the latest data released by the China Foreign Trade Center, approximately 245,000 buyers and traders from 219 cou

Shekhar Suman Critiques Anglicization in Hindi Cinema: A Colonial Hangover

Mumbai, April 29: Actor Shekhar Suman is currently focused on nurturing future talent through the film academy SSF, stepping away from acting. In

Bengal polls: Calcutta HC cautions EC on preventive detentions

BJP President Calls Arvind Kejriwals Satyagraha a Political Drama

New Delhi, April 29: The President of the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Virendra Sachdeva, labeled the Satyagraha led by Arvind Kejriwal, t

Women voting in big way to teach oppn a lesson: Modi

Tragic Incident at Noida Water Park Claims Life of 21-Year-Old

Noida, April 29: A tragic incident occurred at the water park in GIP Mall, located in Noidas Sector 39, where a 21-year-old man lost his life aft

Governor Mangubhai Patel Advocates Sensitive Implementation of Tribal Recommendations

Bhopal, April 29: Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasized the need for sensitive implementation of suggestions and recommendations received during th

Controversy Erupts Over Marathi Language Requirement in Maharashtra

Mumbai, April 29: In Maharashtra, a heated debate has emerged regarding the mandatory requirement of the Marathi language for auto and taxi drive

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Punjab Kings with a 6-Wicket Victory

Mumbai, April 29: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Punjab Kings

Trump To Put His Picture In US Passports

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts

Rafael Jodar Reaches Quarterfinals at Madrid Open, Set to Face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner

Madrid, April 29: Spanish player Rafael Jodar has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open for the first time in his career.

Bengal turns fortress for phase-II poll: 2.3 lakh CAPF & 38,297 state cops in place

West Bengal's final assembly polls are underway with an unprecedented security deployment across 142 constituencies. Over 2.3 lakh central forces

Trump Welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House

New Delhi, April 29: During a special state ceremony at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King C

Trumps face and signature in gold to appear on US passports soon? State Department plans limited-edition passport for 250th anniversary

Trumps face and signature in gold to appear on US passports soon? The State Department plans limited-edition passports to mark 250 years of the U

Neopolis Pipe Scam: Former Sales Engineer Under Scanner For Supplying Fakes

The company lodged a complaint with the Narsingi police, who booked a case.

Major Drug Bust in Manipur: 4.267 Kilograms of Heroin Seized, Two Arrested

Imphal, April 29: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with the Assam Rifles and state police, has arrested two drug traffickers

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to Inaugurate 60 MW Solar Power Plant in Jhalod

Bhopal, April 29: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate a 60 megawatt captive solar power plant in Jhalod, Khargone district, during his

GHMC Organises Indie pup Adoption, Stray Dog Sterilisation And Anti-Rabies Vac Drive

The initiative was carried out across all city circles by the GHMC veterinary department, where a total of 27 indie puppies were given for adopti

How Can Democracy Win in the Defeat of Daughters: Rekha Guptas Bold Statement

New Delhi, April 29: A special session was convened in the Delhi Assembly to discuss womens reservation. During this session, Chief Minister Rekh

In Kolkata, 55 nuns rejoin poll rolls

627 Cases Booked In Crackdown On Tinted Glass Violations

According to the officials, the drive was conducted up to the evening. They said the Motor Vehicles Act rules prohibited the use of unauthorised

West Bengal Governor Urges Enthusiastic Voting in Final Phase

Kolkata, April 29: West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has called on the states residents to participate enthusiastically in the second and final phas

Donald Trump's mother had a crush on Prince Charles? Trump shares family story during royal state visit in Washington

Donald Trump's mother had a crush on Prince Charles? The US President shared a family story during a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Ca

Shreyas Iyer Reflects on Punjab Kings First Loss of IPL 2026 Season

New Chandigarh, April 29: In the 40th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced a 6-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Following thi

Tribunals restore 1,468 votes in West Bengal, delete six names for second phase

Supreme Court-mandated tribunals restored voting rights for 1,468 people in West Bengal before the second phase of polls, bringing the total rein

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'God gave you a brain. Do the best you can with it. And you don't have to be...' - powerful lessons on intelligence and how to use your brain effectively by actor and director of Play Misty for Me

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: He shares his views on intelligence. He believes true intelligence is about how we use our minds in daily lif

Karnataka Government Challenges High Court Ruling on Bike Taxi Ban in Supreme Court

Bengaluru, April 29: The Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court to contest the recent High Court decision that lifted the ban on b

Textbook Rush: 1.1 Crore Copies Dispatched To Districts Ahead Of Academic Session

Officials said 1.35 crore free textbooks are required this year and 1.09 crore copies, about 80 per cent, had already reached district headquarte

Left in the Lurch: 1.24 Lakh Students Move CM Prajavani Over 'Invalid' ANU Degrees

Students gathered at the 217th CM Prajavani at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Praja Bhavan and submitted their appeal.

'Such violence will never succeed': King Charles strongly reacts to assassination attempts on Trump

Kolkata High Court Denies Stay on Preventive Arrests Ahead of West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 29: The Kolkata High Courts division bench denied a request to halt the Indian Election Commissions (ECI) implementation of preven

Karnataka: Protests Erupt Over Book Launch on Umar Khalid Amid Controversy

Bengaluru, April 29: Activists from the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha protested on Tuesday near the Bengaluru International Centre in the Domlur a

High Court Wraps Up DGP Appointment Row As State Names C.V. Anand For Top Post

The Advocate-General submitted that the process had been completed and sought a day's time.

90-year-old refuses to settle defamation case, Bombay HC adjourns it to 2046

A nearly 90-year-old woman and her daughter have had their defamation suit against housing society committee members adjourned until 2046 by the

Netanyahu Resumes Testimony in Corruption Cases After Two-Month Hiatus

Jerusalem, April 29: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed his testimony in a criminal trial on Tuesday at a court in Tel Aviv. This

Trump Unhappy with Iranian Proposal, US Official Says

Iranian sources earlier on Monday said the proposal would set aside discussion of Irans nuclear programme until the war has ended and disputes ov

Taylor Swift spotted with dad Scott in NYC amid Travis Kelce wedding date hints

Taylor Swift was recently spotted enjoying a dinner date with her father, Scott, in New York City. This outing comes amid growing speculation abo

Madhya Pradesh Increases Monthly Scholarship for OBC Students to 10,000

Bhopal, April 29: In a significant move aimed at empowering students from backward classes, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister

Late-night fallout: FCC reviews ABC's licences after Jimmy Kimmel's remark on Melania Trump

The FCC is reviewing ABC licences after a controversy linked to Jimmy Kimmels joke about Melania Trump. The issue has created political backlash

BJP Holds Torch Rally in Support of Womens Reservation Bill, Criticizes Opposition

New Delhi, April 29: In a show of support for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Womens Reservation Bill), BJP leaders and female activists organi

PM Modi inaugurates six BCCI indoor cricket academies across northeast India

The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Meghalaya), Aizawl (Mizoram), and Dim

Rohit Pawar Alleges Godman Link To Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

The NCP (SP) MLA also said that he does not believe black magic, but wants the investigators to probe the people behind the rituals carried out o

Prime Minister Modis Development Initiatives in Kashi Praised by Dinesh Sharma

Lucknow, April 29: Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent visit to Varanasi and the inauguration of v

'I've got the emails, let me show you records': AOC pulls receipts, contradicts Zeldin on Bayer meet

NGRI Holds First-of-its-kind Heliborne Scan of SLBC

According to the NGRI study report, the maps derived from the magnetic data effectively highlight the edges and boundaries of shallow structural

West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP targets Bhabanipur as Phase 2 voting begins, eyes gains across key regions

The Bharatiya Janata Party is targeting Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat in West Bengal's upcoming polling phase. The party is confident of secu

Alleged opening of material room: CEO told to take action

Donald Trump Jr. Visits South Korea for Business Discussions

Seoul, April 29: Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President Donald Trump, is currently on a four-day visit to South Korea. According to

How can California residents get up to $10,000 from Comcast, Krispy Kreme, Tinder, Trader Joes, Hyundai, Kia and more in settlements? Deadline, eligibility and process explained

California settlement payouts 2026: Californians can now claim compensation from numerous class action settlements, covering data breaches, retai

Jobs For Veterans: Brig. N.R. Babu Pitches Ex-Servicemen Corp To CMs Office

Brig. Babu proposed setting up a Telangana Ex-Servicemen Corporation to improve employment opportunities and provide additional support.

Indian TT team gets 90 lakh support, overseas camp by SAI ahead of centenary World Championships

A 19-member Indian contingent, comprising 10 players, three coaches, three support staff and three sparring partners, is representing the country

UAE Announces Withdrawal from OPEC, Signaling Major Shift in Oil Supply Policy

New York, April 29: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the major oil suppliers to India, announced on Tuesday its decision to withdraw from t

Case Registered After Obscene Act Reported on Narsingi Track

The complainant approached the police, stating that the incident caused her mental trauma and seeking action against the unidentified individual.

Vietnam President India visit likely next week

Vietnam's President To Lam will visit India next week. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic and military ties. A key aspect is a proposed

Rajasthan Royals Halt Punjab Kings Winning Streak in IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, April 29: Rajasthan Royals (RR) put an end to Punjab Kings (PBKS) winning momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. On Tu

Man Utd close in on Champions League spot but still work to do, Carrick says

With the top five qualifying for the Champions League next season, United need two more points to seal their return to Europe's elite competition

Self-radicalised attacker behind Mumbai knifing, ISIS note found

A stabbing incident in Mira Road has authorities investigating a potential lone wolf terror attack. The accused, Jab Zubair Ansari, allegedly tar

Leftist Organizations Criticized for Protesting RSS Event at Jamia: Surendra Gupta

New Delhi, April 29: Surendra Kumar Gupta, the state secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), has criticized the organizations protesting ag

Act east, Act fast for Northeast development: PM Modi in Sikkim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Sikkim's 50th Statehood celebrations. He launched over 30 development projects worth thousands of crores. M