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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

SRINAGAR, May 21: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has put under house arrest on the 24th death anniversary of his father, the party claimed on Thursday. Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by terrorists on May 21, 2002, as he left a Hurriyat Conference rally held to pay tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, who too was gunned down by militants on the same day 12 years earlier. The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Conference strongly condemns the house arrest [] The post Peoples Conference Ch

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

BENGALURU, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Congress, accusing it of failing to provide good governance due to the internal power struggles in Karnataka, and betraying people. He said that a saffron sun was rising from Bengaluru amid the BJPs expanding political influence across the country. Addressing a large gathering of BJP workers in Bengaluru, Modi projected the BJP-led NDA as the embodiment of political stability and development, contrasting it with what he descr

SRINAGAR, May 6: It is deeply unfair to the people of Jammu and Kashmir that the promise of statehood is not being kept, says Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah while going on to ask if they are being punished for not electing a BJP chief minister. If that is the case, the BJP should have stood up in Parliament or told the Supreme Court that till a BJP chief minister sits in Jammu and Kashmir, you will not [] The post Are People Of J&K Being Punished For Not Electing A BJP CM? Omar A

KOLKATA, May 5: Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out stepping down after her partys defeat in the assembly polls, claiming that the verdict was not a genuine public mandate but the result of a conspiracy. Banerjee also alleged that the TMCs contest in the polls was not against the BJP, but against the Election Commission, which worked for the BJP. The question of my resignation does not arise, as we were defeated [] The post Wont Resign, Poll R

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Provincial president of the National Conference for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that its decade-long rule has been marked by broken promises, missed opportunities, and growing disillusionment among the people of Jammu particularly in border and Kandi areas of district Samba. He was addressing a well-attended party meeting of Vijaypur Assembly Constituency at party office Jammu today. Gupta said the BJP has lost

New Delhi, May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said peoples power has prevailed and the BJPs politics of good governance has triumphed in West Bengal, while in Assam, the NDAs win illustrates the unwavering support for the ruling alliances emphasis on development. In a series of posts on X, Modi also said West Bengal has given a spectacular mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and assured the people of the state that the party will do everything [] The post Peoples Power Prevail

KOLKATA, May 4: Exuding confidence about forming the next government in West Bengal, BJP leaders on Monday said people of the state have voted for change and in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP was leading in 171 seats against the TMCs 83 as counting progressed for 293 assembly segments, signalling a political shift in the state. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the state. Adhikari is seeking [] The post Victory For P

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir held a meeting of its MLAs at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar,here, today. Party president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly (LoP) in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma addressed the meeting. Party general secretaries, Sanjita Dogra, and Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Billawaria were also present in the meeting. Sat Sharma, while addressing the meeting, said that the BJP remains full

PATNA, May 1: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya Ji district on Friday and greeted people on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The temple in Bodh Gaya town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most sacred pilgrimage destination in Buddhism. The Mahabodhi temple is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. In a post on his X handle, Choudhary [] The post Bihar CM offers prayers a

New Delhi, May 1: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah over his Ladakh visit, saying he is basking in the glory of the Piprahwa relics, while remaining silent on the demands of the people there for statehood, Sixth Schedule status, and protection of land and employment. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled Indias first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehrus July 1949 visit to Ladakh. The HM is in Ladakh today basking in the [] The post Si

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, which is being observed tomorrow. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all. The timeless wisdom of Lord Buddha, rooted in compassion, non violence and equality, continues to illuminate humanitys journey toward spiritual salvation and las

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Thursday that Ladakhi peoples voices have been suppressed, democratic rights crushed, and their land and fragile environment are being handed over to Prime Minister Narendra Modis billionaire friends. Gandhi posted a video on X of his recent interaction with youngsters from Ladakh. The video was posted amid Home Minister Amit Shahs Ladakh visit. The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said the people of Ladakh are not against developme

HARDOI (UP), Apr 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said voters are casting their vote in West Bengal this time in a fearless atmosphere, which was unimaginable in the past six or seven decades. He also asserted that the assembly poll results on May 4 will further strengthen the resolve of a developed India. Voting is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal in the second and final phase of polling. Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the [] The post People Are Votin

JAMMU, Apr 28: After spending eight months in prison, AAP MLA Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail on Tuesday following the quashing of his detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) by the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Malik arrived at his residence in Jammu to a rousing reception with a floral welcome and beats of dholaks and bursting of crackers. Scores of party workers distributed sweets amid slogannering in favour of Malik, as he vowed to [] The post Will Continue To Fight F

KOLKATA, Apr 27: Central forces will remain in West Bengal for 60 more days after the assembly polls,Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday and asked voters to cast their votes without fear of Didis goons in the final phase, a remark signalling the Centres commitment to preventpossible post-poll violence. Shah made the remarks while addressing a gathering on the last day of the election campaign after leading a massive roadshow in Behala, where voting will take place on [] The post Shah sa

MOSCOW, Apr 27: At least 42 people were killed and 10 wounded in Chad as a result of a clash between two families over access to a water source, the Tchadinfos portal reported citing authorities. According to Chadian Deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat, this violence is not related to classic utilities clashes, but was the result of a dispute between two families over a water source, which escalated into retaliatory actions across a wider area, the portal reported. Chadian President [] The post

COLOMBO, Apr 26 : A group of 22 people dressed as monks has been arrested for allegedly carrying Kush and Hashish narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport here upon arrival from Thailand, Sri Lankan police said. The Narcotics Bureau said the haul worth 1.1 billion Sri Lankan rupees was the largest drug seizure at the airport. The 22 individuals were arrested on Saturday for allegedly carrying 120 kg of Kush and Hashish narcotics on false bottomed suitcases, police said. They [] The po

NEW DELHI, Apr 23:An analysis of memorial records of 505 people who lived with chronic fatigue syndrome has revealed themes of systemic and clinical neglect, personal burden and quality of life, among others. Findings published in the journal PLOS One also point to themes of institutional failure, including a lack of acknowledgement by health and insurance authorities, and a social disconnection. Researchers from the US Iowa State University analyzed entries in the National Chronic Fatigue and I

NEW DELHI, Apr 22: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday termed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges terrorist remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfortunate and said this episode has unmasked the partys way of functioning, character and face before the people of the country. It is unfortunate. I feel the politics of spreading hatred that Rahul Gandhi follows, and the political tradition that he has started, to bring such malice in the country, to create such false narr

AGARTALA, Apr 21: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday alleged that attempts were being made to create divisions among people on religious and linguistic lines, asserting that Indias strength lay in its unity amid diversity. Addressing a gathering after the consecration ceremony of Maa Chinmayi Soundarya Temple at Fakrimura, around 23 km from Agartala, Bhagwat said certain evil forces were worried that their shops would shut down if India progressed by drawing on its centuries-old civilisational s

CHENNAI, Apr 21: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition. Addressing a press conference in Chennai alongside AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, Kharge initially referred to the Prime Minister as a terrorist while criticising the AIADMKs alliance with the BJP. However, when pressed b

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said it was shocking that well-educated people were getting duped in cases of digital arrests. The CJI, who was heading a bench which also comprised Justice Joymalya Bagchi, flagged the recent case of an old woman who was duped of her entire retirement benefits in one of such cases. The observations came from the CJI after Attorney General R Venkataramani mentioned the suo motu case concerning victims of [] The post Shocking That Wel

Lucknow, Apr 19: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the BJP-led NDA has no right to remain in power at the Centre because its failure to get a Constitution amendment bill passed in the Lok Sabha to tweak the womens quota law has shown that it didnt represent the will of the people. The opposition, in real terms, represents peoples will, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said. Speaking at the party headquarters here, Yadav also said that [] The post Defeat of bill on wo

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: To tackle the menace of digital arrest frauds, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will on Monday unveil an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that will help people verify the authenticity of notices issued to them. The chatbot, Abhay, will be launched by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on the occasion of the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture organised by the CBI in honour of its founding director, officials said. The CJI will deliver the [] The post Digital A

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress and other parties will have to pay a price for not supporting the bill for the early implementation of the womens reservation and asked Union ministers to expose the oppositions anti-women mindset before the people, according to sources. At a Cabinet meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed his governments support and commitment to get the womens reservation implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The sources also s

YAOUNDE (Cameroon), Apr 17: Pope Leo XIV neared the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa on Friday with a day focused on encouraging Cameroons young people, first with a big Mass and then a visit to the countrys Catholic university. Leo was travelling on Friday to Douala, Cameroons main port city, to celebrate Mass and visit a hospital. The Vatican predicted some 600,000 people would turn out for the liturgy, the biggest crowd Leo is expected to draw [] The post More than half-million

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said if the Centre wants real peace in Jammu and Kashmir, it will have to focus on winning the hearts of the people. If you want real peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, it is not possible until the Centre attempts to win the hearts of the people and talks about dialogue, Mehbooba told reporters in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president also expressed hope that [] The post Centre Must Win Peopl

KYIV, Apr 16: Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, officials said on Thursday. Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, authorities said. Moscows forces have hit civilian areas almost daily since its [

Mandya (Karnataka), Apr 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to people to take nine collective pledges, ranging from water conservation, natural farming, to fitness and service, to realise a developed Karnataka and a developed India. Listing his priorities, Modi said his first request is about water conservation and better water management, followed by appeals for tree plantation under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (One tree in the name of mother) campaign, cleanliness in public and r

DHAKA, Apr 15: At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea recently on the way to Malaysia, according to the United Nations refugee and migration agencies. When the boat sank and the status of any search Wednesday were unclear. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organisation for Migration in a joint statement said Tuesday that the trawler departed from Teknaf in the southern Bangladeshi

Today, we communicate online far more often than we do in real life. The Internet has literally erased geographical boundaries, allowing us to stay connected with loved ones and find kindred spirits all over the world. We no longer have to wait for the weekend to meet up with friends and share news. Its enough to simply open a messenger and send a message at any time of day or night. We now have the freedom to choose who we [] The post Digital communication: people want real interaction appeared

SRINAGAR, Apr 14: The strategically significant Zojila Tunnel along the Srinagar-Leh highway is nearing a major milestone, with excavation work expected to achieve a breakthrough by the end of May, officials associated with the project said. Once completed, the over 13-kilometre tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, ensuring round-the-year access across the treacherous Zojila Pass. Project developers said only around 300 metres of excavation remains, with work

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: About 1.3 billion people around the world were living with Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in 2023, marking a 143 per cent increase since 1990, a study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal has estimated. The analysis, based on data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023, also projected that global cases of MASLD could rise to about 1.8 billion by 2050, driven largely by populat