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KABUL, Jun 10: Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. The countries have engaged in months of fighting that has killed hundreds of people. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the latest airstrikes targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika and killed 11 children, one woman and one elderly man. There was no immediate acknowledgment of the strikes from Pakistan. The str

GONDA (UP), June 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday laid emphasis on electing the good people, and pointed to the pre-2017 period in which development was confined to one village. If you elect good people and a good Government, then the results will be good. If wrong people are elected, then nobody will be able to save you from the consequences, Yogi Adityanath said. And, this used to happen. Before 2017, when a wrong Government used to [] The post Elect good people, res

SURAT, Jun 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said immense public anger forced the Congress to change its CM in Karnataka and accused the party of spreading chaos and uncertainty in the last 12 years and seeking political and electoral opportunities in them. He noted the current decade is proving to be a period of crises for the world and referred to the COVID-9 pandemic, wars and now energy crisis in the wake of the West Asia conflict, but [] The post People anger forced Cong to change K

Ganderbal, Jun 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the fight against drugs and narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has evolved into a peoples movement, asserting that the administration will continue its crackdown until drug smugglers and narco-terrorists are completely eradicated from the Union Territory. Addressing a gathering during an anti-drug campaign programme in Ganderbal, the Lieutenant Governor as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the Drug-Free Ja

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today hit back at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharmas remarks on the Governments future, saying only the people who elected it have the power to remove it and not political opponents making breaking news statements. Click here to watch video Responding to LOPs remarks, Choudhary accused the BJP leader of indulging in political speculation and attempting to remain in the public spotlight through provocative statemen

KALABURAGI (Karnataka), Jun 1: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government over the rising fuel prices, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday claimed that they have lost the trust of the people who voted them to power. He also accused the government of failing on all fronts. The AICC chief, however, did not wish to comment on discussions regarding new cabinet formation in the state under CM designate D K Shivakumar. Day-by-day Modi is increasing the prices of [] The p

BANGKOK, May 31: Heavy rains threatened to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos on Sunday, after the rescue of five other people who were trapped underground for over a week. Finnish diver Mikko Paasi, one of the first international rescuers to arrive at the site, told The Associated Press that rain had filled the cave up to the second chamber, preventing divers from entering the cave until pumps can lower the water level. [] The post Heavy rains threaten to delay se

ISTANBUL, May 31: A bus crashed and caught fire in western Turkiye early Sunday, leaving eight people dead, including a 9-month-old baby boy, local media reported. The bus, owned by Pamukkale Tourism, crashed into highway barriers in Denizli province at 1:40 a.m. local time while carrying 38 passengers and three staff from Izmir to the Mediterranean city of Antalya, the Demiroren News Agency said. Some 33 people were injured in the incident. Among the dead were the 50-year-old driver and [] The

NEW DELHI, May 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to stay hydrated in view of soaring temperatures across the country. In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, he said people should take extra precautions when stepping out in the sun. With temperatures soaring across much of the country, it is important to take extra care. Stay hydrated. If you need to step out in the sun, do so cautiously and take necessary precautions, he said. Keep [] The post Mann Ki Baat | PM Modi U

Pushp Saraf pushpsaraf@yahoo.com Pakistans south-western province of Balochistan remains on fire. That grim reality was brought home once again when a suicide bomber struck a shuttle train in Quetta on May 24, killing at least 24 Pakistani security personnel and their family members. The attack is the latest in a sustained and deliberate pattern of strikes targeting trains, security forces, and critical infrastructure. There is no sign of abating. The violence, however, is only one dimension of

NEW DELHI, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Eid ul-Azha and hoped that the occasion deepens the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in society. Eid ul-Azha or Bakrid is being celebrated across most parts of India on Thursday. Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepens the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyones success and good health, Modi said in a post on X. The post PM Modi Greets People On Eid ul-Azha

BIKANER, May 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday praised the BSF for its role during Operation Sindoor, saying the force did not only guard the border firmly but also boosted the morale of the people living in frontier districts. Addressing BSF personnel at the Sanchu border outpost in Rajasthans Bikaner district, Shah paid tribute to more than 2,000 BSF personnel who have laid down their lives since the force was raised. He said BSF jawans have served in [] The post BSF Boosted Morale

52 compassionate job letters given Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over appointment orders to beneficiaries under SRO-43 and the J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) at the Civil Secretariat here, reaffirming the governments commitment towards supporting families who have suffered irreparable personal loss. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additiona

Bandipora, May 25: Saying that narco-terrorism and drug trafficking pose one of the biggest threats to Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the administration will not rest until drugs are completely eradicated from the Union Territory. Addressing a large gathering at SK Stadium Bandipora during the Mega Padyatra organised under the J&K Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, the Lieutenant Governor said money generated through drugs is reaching terrorists and destroying families across

DHAKA, May 25: A truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers overturned on a major highway early Monday in central Bangladesh, leaving at least 15 people dead and 10 others injured, police said. The crash happened after the driver lost control around 5 am at Soratoil area in Tangail district, 83 kilometres (52 miles) northwest of the nations capital, Dhaka, said local police chief Fuad Hossain. Hossain said the truck was carrying hitchhiking passengers and travelling from Dhaka to the [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 25: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday lashed out at the Modi government over the latest fuel hike and asked who is benefitting from this daily robbery. Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to pass on rising international oil prices to consumers. In a post on X, Kharge said, The Daily Assault of FUEL LOOT is [] The post Modi Govt Has Sprinkle

NEW DELHI, May 23 : The Congress on Saturday accused the government of burdening the common people with a post-poll fuel price hike and also denying them the benefits of falling crude oil prices during the past decade. Addressing a press conference, chairman of the Congresss research department Rajeev Gowda questioned the government on oil imports, inflation and strategic reserves. There is a race going on between fuel and the rupee as to which will hit the century first, he [] The post Govt bur

SRINAGAR, May 23: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday appealed to people to celebrate the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha with humility in view of the prevailing global situation amid tensions in the Middle East. Abdullah paid obeisance at the shrine of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani in the Khankah locality here. Speaking to reporters, the NC chief greeted people ahead of Eid-ul-Azha and urged them to observe the festival modestly. I appeal to the people to celebrate Eid with humility keep

Its difficult to speak the whole and entire truth in todays time, says actor Sonakshi Sinha, stressing that artists have become careful with the subjects they want to explore in movies. Asked whether mainstream cinema resists hard truth in its narrative, Sinha said it is not always possible to depict reality. If you speak the truth too much, the film also stops in todays time. Its difficult to speak the whole and entire truth. So, I think, people are much [] The post We live in slightly difficul

NEW DELHI, May 21: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the UMMID programme for rare genetic disorders and diseases has already benefited nearly three lakh individuals through screening and diagnostic services. Launched in 2019, the Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) initiative is supported by the Department of Biotechnology. The programme has also helped establish nearly 30 National Inherited Diseases Administration (NIDAN) kendras for advanced diagnostics and

Jammu, May 20: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday accused the Centre of failing to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that people were suffering under a dual control system after the Assembly elections. Addressing a workers convention here, Karra said the people of Jammu and Kashmir were sandwiched between two power centres, which he described as a negation of the peoples mandate. Central government has completely failed to restore the promised s

Srinagar, May 20: The opposition BJP on Wednesday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have lost faith in the ruling National Conference (NC) due to its politics of corruption and misgovernance. A grand joining programme was organised here in which hundreds of people, including youth and prominent workers from the NC and other political parties, joined the BJP, the party said. The people of J-K, especially the youth, have lost faith in the ruling NC due to its politics [] The post J&K People Hav

SRINAGAR, May 17: Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday endorsed RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabales recent remark that people-to-people contact is key to breaking the deadlock with Pakistan and there should always be a window for dialogue. The solution to Kashmir lies in dialogue and within the framework of the Constitution. Whatever we have to achieve needs to be done from Delhi and here (Jammu and Kashmir). We believe in engagement and talks. We seek peace with dignity,

CHANDIGARH, May 16:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his appeal to people to postpone foreign travels when he has not stopped going abroad himself. Amid the crisis in West Asia, Modi has called for judicious use of fuel, postponing gold purchases and foreign travel. He also urged using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of electric vehicles and working from home to conserve foreign exchange. Speaking to reporters here,

*Visits Vibrant Village Uran Bowa in Baramulla Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 12: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibrant Village, Uran Bowa in Baramulla, reviewed ongoing schemes and addressed a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, border villages distance from Delhi has reduced. They are connected to the mainstream of development and it is commitment of the Government of India to ensure that border villa