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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

Jammu, Apr 13: A drug-free Jammu Kashmir will emerge not from one person, but from collective action. Society must realize that drugs dont just kill individuals-they erode entire villages, wards and cities honor and destiny. Lets build a J&K where our youths energy illuminates the world, not destroys itself. Let us confront this challenge with unyielding resolve, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a massive public rally at Sports Stadium Ka

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 w

Leh, Apr 10: In a significant development addressing the long-pending public demand, residents of Ladakh can now see their rightful identity reflected in Aadhaar records, with Ladakh replacing Jammu & Kashmir in the State field, following the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena. Despite the formation of the Union Territory of Ladakh in 2019, after being carved out of Jammu & Kashmir, the Aadhar records of the people of Ladakh continued to reflect the erstwhil

Srinagar, Apr 9: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Thursday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre to fulfil promises made to people of Jammu and Kashmir. On the Iran-US ceasefire, Bukhari said it should become permanent now. People of Kashmir have chosen the path of peace, as is evident over the past five to six years. I want to remind the honourable prime minister to reciprocate the gesture and fulfil the promises made to the people, especially [] The post Apni Par

NEW DELHI, Apr 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on Easter, wishing that the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire all to be kind and strengthen the spirit of togetherness in society. Greetings on Easter. This sacred day celebrates hope and renewal. May it bring peace, joy and brightness to everyones lives, Modi said on X. May the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire all to be kind and strengthen the spirit of togetherness in society, the prime minister [] The post PM Modi Greets

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Easter, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the auspicious occasion of Easter, I extend my hearty greetings and best wishes to all. May the Easter Sunday usher in peace, prosperity, and happiness in everyones life. The resurrection of Jesus Christ embodies the spirit of hope and the triumph of light over [] T

Many hospitals lack OPD services, OTs, blood storage units Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Apr 4: The available manpower, including crucial manpower, at J&K Hospitals, has not been distributed uniformly across the districts as against the sanctioned strength of 46,115 posts, J&K Union Territory (UT) had 30,745 (67 per cent) doctors, nurses and paramedical staff as of March 2022, and one government doctor was serving a population of 2,191 (2,461 in case of allopathic doctors). This was stated by the Comp

NEW DELHI, Apr 4: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Modi government is putting the security of every Indian at risk by attempting to cover up its own failures and concealing the reality of foreign surveillance through Chinese cameras installed at vital locations. This is a deliberate conspiracy to keep India in the dark, he said in a post in Hindi on Facebook. Gandhi said the government recently banned the public use of Chinese CCTV cameras. Yet, [] The post Govt Hiding R

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: A special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday reviewed the steps taken in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and assessed the availability of critical needs of the common man. At the meeting, Modi called for all-out efforts to protect the citizens from the impact of the conflict, a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office said. The meeting was held to review measures [] The post West Asia war: PM

NEW DELHI, Apr 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday participated here in the first self-enumeration exercise in Indias census history, giving an option to citizens to submit their own information through a special web portal, officials said. In a message posted on X, Shah urged people to fully cooperate in this national duty by providing the requested essential information to the Census team when it visits their homes. As part of the first phase of the Census, the [] The post Amit Shah

GUWAHATI, Mar 31: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJPs manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJPs Sankalp Patra comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state, employment opportunities for youths. Sitharaman said this manifesto was p

NEW DELHI, Mar 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to reduce their sugar intake and cut down on cooking oil by 10 per cent, saying such small efforts will keep people away from obesity and lifestyle diseases. In his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi said many people have commented on Instagram content creator Yuvraj Duas post, in which he had requested the prime minister to ask his father to reduce his sugar intake. I am [] The post Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges peopl

SRINAGAR, Mar 28: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held a protest here, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir government of turning a blind eye to peoples issues and not fulfilling its promises. Scores of party leaders and workers assembled at the Press Enclave here and protested against the government. Speaking to reporters, party leader Iqbal Tramboo said March 31 has become a black day for the people of Kashmir due to mounting financial pressures. People are under an immense tax [] The pos

RANCHI/KHUNTI, Mar 28: Bhagwan Birsa Mundas life and sacrifice continue to inspire generations, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday after paying floral tributes to the statue of the tribal icon during his visit to Khunti district. During the visit, Radhakrishnan interacted with the descendants of Birsa Munda at Ulihatu. After assuming the office of the Vice-President of India, I am deeply moved to once again visit Ulihatu, the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. I pay my deep

ALAPPUZHA (Kerala), Mar 27: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said any alleged deal between the CPI(M) and the BJP would not work in the elections, asserting that the Congress has a deal with the people. Speaking to reporters during an election campaign in Kayamkulam, Tharoor said if any such understanding exists, it could only be between the CPI(M) and the BJP. The Lefts aim is to continue in power. The BJPs aim is to eliminate the Congress. So if [] The post Kerala Polls: Tharoor says any C

New Delhi, Mar 27: Asserting that behind every statistic lies a human story, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the true measure of economic policy is not merely in numbers, but in its outcome. Addressing a group of Indian Economic Service (IES) officers, who had called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the role of economic planning and implementation in public service has become more critical than ever. Murmu said their role will be significant in ensuring [] The post Behind

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Central governments decision to cut excise duty on fuel when prices are shooting up globally underscores its people-centric governance and sensitivity-led decision-making. In an X post, Shah wrote, As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving up prices globally, the Modi governments decision to cut excise duty on fuel brings much-needed relief to citizens. While many nations have hiked diesel a

JAMMU, Mar 26: Warning people to refrain from panicking or crowding petrol pumps, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said reiterated that there is no shortage of fuel, LPG or essential commodities and said he was attending a meeting with the prime minister on the matter. My earnest request is that people stop camping outside petrol pumps. If this situation continues, I may be forced to shut all petrol pumps for the next few days until this cycle of [] The post Will Be Forced To Shut

Srinagar, Mar 26: Petrol pumps across Kashmir witnessed panic buying on Thursday as rumours of fuel shortage amid the West Asia conflict spread, even as authorities assured that sufficient quantities of essential supplies were available, officials said. People made a beeline for fuel stations in Srinagar city and other parts of the Valley with their vehicles, cans and bottles, leading to serpentine queues. Many fuel stations were shut and were turning away people, saying that their pumps had run

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which will be celebrated tomorrow. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. The festival commemorates the sacred birth anniversary of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Shri Ram, the epitome of virtue and righteousness. His exemplary life

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 24: On World Tuberculosis Day, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the Gealth Department, district administrations and citizens to ramp up testing, help in identifying TB-sensitive areas, and spread awareness door-to-door. He said every family must be informed that testing for TB symptoms and treatment are free, and full recovery is possible. Awareness, I believe, will be our most powerful medicine. Leave no patient behind. Detecting TB is only half

Voices concern over illegal immigration MATHURA (UP), Mar 24: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday raised concerns over illegal immigration in India, asking people to keep a close watch to identify intruders and report them to authorities. He also reiterated his push for a three-child policy, stressing the need for higher birth rates, while also discouraging forced religious conversions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking after inaugurating an ashram here, Bhagwat highlighted

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia worrisome as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security of Indians has been the governments biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready to extend every assistance. [] The post West Asia Situati

NEW DELHI, Mar 22: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted the people of Bihar on the states formation day and said they will play an important role in the development of Bihar and the entire country with their boundless talent and hard work. Bihar was carved out of Bengal on March 22, 1912. Heartfelt greetings of Bihar Day to all the people of Bihar residing in the country and abroad. As the land of the worlds first republic, and along [] The post President Droupadi Murmu greets people on Bi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated tomorrow. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the auspicious culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, is an occasion of profound spiritual and social significanc

SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as well as to those celebrating across the globe, on the auspicious occasions of Eid-ul-Fitr and Nauroz. In his message on these festive occasions, the Chief Minister underscored the spiritual significance of Eid as a divine celebration after a month of fasting, prayers and self-discipline during Ramadan. He noted that the festival is an occasion to offer gratitude to the Almighty and [

Jammu, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is being celebrated tomorrow. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all. The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the auspicious culmination of the holy month of Ramzan, is an occasion of profound spiritual and social significance. The sacred festival em

New Delhi, Mar 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the start of Navratri and also the traditional Indian new year, which is celebrated in the form of various festivals across India. Extending greetings for Nav Samvatsar, Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba, the prime minister said the festivals mark the arrival of a new year, bringing with it a sense of renewal, hope and fresh possibilities. Greetings to everyone on the very [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has conveyed his greetings to the people on the eve of Navreh, Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava and Cheti Chand. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said, On the auspicious occasion of Navreh, Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava and Cheti Chand, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all. These festivals, observed throughout the nation, herald the dawn of the New Year and embody the profound renewal of [] The

SRINAGAR, Mar 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. In a message, the Chief Minister said that Navratri marks the beginning of the New Year and symbolizes the triumph of truth, righteousness and virtue over evil. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my warm wishes to everyone for their success, happiness and well-being, he said. The Chief Minister also extended his felicitations to the Kashmiri Pandit com

Cong leaders join BJP in Ramban Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 16: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir general secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting of the partys district Ramban unit to review the ongoing and forthcoming party programmes and strengthen the organizational structure at the grassroot level. The meeting was attended by BJP district president, Neelam Langeh, senior leader, Rakesh Thakur, Mohd. Saleem Bhat and other prominent party leade

Dr. Gyan Pathak Though the government of India has assured that there are enough oil and gas resources in the country, and there is no reason for public to panic, hotels and eateries in several cities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and elsewhere have shut down causing great difficulties to those who depend on them for food which included students, patients, travellers, and others. Some sort of panic has spread across the country after the Bengaluru Hotels Association [] The post LPG sho

Silchar, Mar 14: Asserting that the Centre was working to minimise the impacts of global conflicts on the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that the opposition Congress was acting irresponsibly by trying to create panic in the country. Addressing a public meeting in Assams Silchar, Modi alleged that the Congress had ignored the Northeast and allowed such drawing of a border during Independence that cut off Barak Valleys access to the sea. As the world is facing [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, which will be celebrated tomorrow on March 13. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the auspicious occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. I pray for the health, happiness, and prosperity of every citizen. As we observe the final Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, may the Almighty graciously accept []

DUBAI, Mar 12: The UN refugee agency says up to 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced by the ongoing war. It said Thursday that most have fled from Tehran and other major cities toward the north of the country or rural areas. (AP) The post UN refugee agency says up to 3.2 million people in Iran have been displaced by the war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MOSCOW, Mar 12: A court in Moscow in Thursday convicted 19 people of involvement in the 2024 shooting rampage in a Moscow concert hall that killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years. A faction of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the March 22, 2024, massacre at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in which four gunmen shot people who were waiting for a show by a popular [] The post Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 20

SRINAGAR, Mar 12: National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Thursday condemned the attack on former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah. Abdullah, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night. The accused, identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu, was arrested []

New Delhi, Mar 12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, saying the PM is asking the people not to panic but is himself panicked for completely different reasons. Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is panicked because of the Epstein files issue and the Adani Case in the US. He made the remarks after several opposition MPs, including himself and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament [] The p