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Srinagar, Apr 7: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said they have caught two officials of the PWD (R&B) Mechanical Division, North Kashmir, Baramulla, red-handed while accepting a Rs 13,000 bribe allegedly demanded to release a pending payment. In a statement, a spokesperson said an information was received telephonically at Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K on 06.04.2026 through ACB Helpline No. 9419678060 from a complainant, who disclosed that he is working as Manager for a private firm du

Jammu, Apr 7: Jammu and Kashmir Banks business has crossed Rs 2.90 lakh crore, its Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Tuesday, as Lt Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the lenders regional business centre here. Marking a significant milestone in the banks infrastructure and business expansion strategy, the centre will serve as a vital operational and administrative hub. The facility is designed to further improve service delivery and operational efficiency through its robust infr

MUMBAI, Apr 7: The rupee depreciated 10 paise to close at 93.00 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trumps deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Banks monetary policy review. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Moreover, market particip

Leh, Apr 7: In a major relief to the large population facing uncertainty and hardships due to the non-renewal of expired lease deeds, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has cleared the deck for the renewal of the expired lease deeds, fulfilling the long-pending demand of the people of Ladakh. Saxena has directed the Chief Secretary to organise special camps to settle the pending cases and hand over the renewed lease deeds to the eligible applicants. The Lieutenant Governor has directed [] Th

Imphal, Apr 7: Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Tuesday said two persons were killed and five others injured in firing after a mob stormed a CRPF camp in Bishnupur district. A large number of youths and women held a protest against the killing of two children in a bomb attack by suspected militants in Moirang Tronglaobi area earlier in the day, he said. The protesters stormed the CRPF camp near Gelmol, a few 100 metres from the bomb attack [] The post 2 killed, 5 injured in firing af

JAMMU, Apr 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters has nominated Tahir Ashraf Bhatti, SSP SIA Kashmir, as the Enquiry Officer to conduct a fact-finding enquiry into the alleged involvement of Sub-Inspector Zakir Hussain. The order follows the transfer of IPS officer Divya from J&K to Puducherry and her subsequent relieving from the Union Territory. As per the order, the enquiry will be conducted in place of a departmental enquiry, and the officer has been directed to submit findings to the [] T

JAMMU, Apr 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed Manzoor Ahmad Dar, In-charge Executive Engineer of PHE Mechanical Division South Awantipora, under suspension with effect from March 28, 2026, the date he was detained by the ACB Kashmir. The action has been taken in terms of Rule 31 of the J&K Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1956. As per the order, the officer will remain attached with the office of the Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir [] The post J&K G

New Delhi, Apr 7: The Election Commission may roll out the third and final phase of special intensive revision of voters list in the remaining 22 states and Union territories, including Delhi, after the polls to five assemblies this month, officials said. Assembly elections are taking place in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal this month and counting will take place on May 4. The officials said special intensive revision (SIR) could be rolled out after the polls [] The post E

MUMBAI, Apr 7: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Tuesday, as a drop in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets calmed investors sentiment. Also, buying in IT stocks aided recovery in the markets after early losses. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 509.73 points, or 0.69 per cent, to settle at 74,616.58. During the day, it hit a high of 74,686.32 and a low of 73,282.41, gyrating 1,403.91 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed [] The post Stock markets rally for

BARRACKPORE (WB), Apr 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of pursuing politics of appeasement, encouraging infiltration for vote-bank reasons and pushing the state into an era of misrule and corruption. Addressing a public meeting in Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district, Singh alleged that the Trinamool Congress government had divided society on the basis of caste, religion and sect

GUWAHATI, Apr 7: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that the opposition alliance will form a government in Assam by winning around 73 seats of 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections. Addressing a press meet here, he described Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the most corrupt in India and sought comments from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on this. The Congress-led alliance is going to form the next government in Assam. We will win 72-73 seats, Kharge []

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday described the Indira Gandhi National Open University, or IGNOU, as a pillar of Indias open and distance learning ecosystem and said it is an institution that has played a transformative role in expanding higher education in the country. He was speaking as the chief guest at the 39th convocation of IGNOU, held at its Baba Sahib Ambedkar Convention Centre in Maidan Garhi. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu was [] The post I

Jammu, Apr 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Regional Business Centre of Jammu Kashmir Bank here at Rail Head Complex, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the entire team of J&K Bank on the occasion. Marking a significant milestone in the Banks infrastructure and business expansion strategy, the newly established centre will serve as a vital operational and administrative hub, said an official communiqu . It

JAMMU, Apr 7: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to assess the progress of major schemes aimed at transforming urban infrastructure, generating livelihoods, ensuring cleanliness and improving quality of life across the urban areas in J&K. During the comprehensive review, the Chief Secretary took a detailed appraisal of the implementation of key Centrally Sponsored Schemes, including the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Pradhan Mantri

DUBAI, Apr 7: Airstrikes pounded Tehran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, hours before the expiration of US President Donald Trumps latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes on its infrastructure. Trump has extended previous deadlines but suggested the one set for 8 p.m. in Washington was final, and the rhetoric on both sides reached a fever pitch, leaving Iranians []

Jammu, Apr 7: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said modern court infrastructure is key to ensuring efficient justice delivery and strengthening public trust in the legal system. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the progress of construction of High Court complexes in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, he reiterated his governments commitment to augmenting judicial infrastructure and institutional capacity in both divisions. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the

Mumbai, Apr 7: Superstar Salman Khan on Tuesday came out in support of Rajpal Yadav after a joke over the comedians financial troubles during an awards ceremony stirred up a media storm. Yadav on Sunday night attended the Chetak Screen Awards, where host Saurabh Dwivedi made a remark about the actors Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, which led to him being jailed briefly. The clip of the exchange has since gone viral on social media. Khan tagged Rajpals official [] The post Salman Khan backs Rajpal

MELBOURNE, Apr 7: A former Australian soldier was charged on Tuesday with war crimes on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012, police said. Police have not confirmed the 47-year-old mans name. He is expected to appear in a Sydney court later on Tuesday. The soldier is only the second Australian veteran of the Afghanistan campaign to be charged with a war crime. Former Special Air Service Regiment soldier Oliver Schulz, 44, [] The post Form

DOHA, Apr 7: Bahraini law enforcement authorities have detained two suspects in an alleged spying scheme for Iran, the public prosecutors office said. Two suspects of spying and working for intelligence services and the terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been detained in Bahrain, the prosecutors office said in a statement on Monday. The defendants are suspected of receiving instructions to monitor sensitive targets in the kingdom, collect information about them, and transfer

DHAKA, Apr 7: Bangladeshs former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was on Tuesday arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, according to media reports. Chaudhury was arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Polices Detective Branch (DB) in connection with a case filed at Lalbagh police station over incidents of violence and vandalism during the mass uprising, Prothom Alo reported. A DB source said that she had been in hiding at various locations. Most recently, she had been staying at a relatives resi

LOS ANGELES, Apr 7: Once upon a time there were three little girls who starred as private detectives answering to a never-seen boss in a show that turned into a pop culture phenomenon called Charlies Angels. Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited to mark the shows 50th anniversary at PaleyFest LA on Monday night. They were greeted with a standing ovation and whoops and cheers from an audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The hour-long crime adventure [] The post Kate Jackson,

FRANKFURT (Germany), Apr 7:Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree in northern Germany during an Easter egg hunt, police said. Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the event in woods near the town of Satrupholm at about 11 am when a 30-metre (100-foot) tree fell on the group, police said in a statement. Four people were pinned under the tree. A [] The post 3 killed as

TOKYO, Apr 7: Japans top government spokesperson said Tuesday a Japanese national who had been detained in Iran since January has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters in Tokyo that the release was confirmed Monday and that Japan is demanding a full release from Iranian authorities. He said the Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, met the person released and confirmed that he was in good health without providing further details. The person is believe

PESHAWAR, Apr 7:At least five policemen, including an officer, were injured in an improvised explosive device blast in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, police said. The incident occurred on a police patrol vehicle in the Lakki Marwat district in restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The police officials were on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan section of the Peshawar-Karachi Indus Highway when the blast occurred. A spokesperson for the districts police, Qudratullah, said that the attack was carried out b

HANOI (Vietnam), Apr 7: Vietnam unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as president for a five-year term, consolidating his control over both the party and the state. The move departs from Vietnams tradition of shared leadership, in which the jobs have typically been held by different people, and echoes power structures in China under Xi Jinping and neighbouring Laos. It has been widely expected since Lams reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted

DODA, Apr 7 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced the establishment of a Doppler Weather Radar for Doda to strengthen weather forecasting capabilities and enhance disaster preparedness in the region. The Minister stated that the Doppler Weather Radar will enable accurate and real-time mon

MUMBAI, Apr 7: Air India on Tuesday said its CEO & MD Campbell Wilson has resigned and the airline has set up a committee to find his successor. Wilson, a native of New Zealand, has been at the helm of the Tata Group-owned airline for four years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has been working to ensure [] The post Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns: Stateme

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Airline regulator DGCA has temporarily relaxed pilot flight duty time limitation (FDTL) for long-haul flights, a senior official said on Tuesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) move is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth operations, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, told reporters during a media briefing. (Agencies) The post DGCA Temporarily Relaxes Pilot Flight Duty Time Limitation For Long-Haul Services appeared first

NEW DELHI, Apr 7:The Government is considering a Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to support businesses, especially MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis, sources said. Under the scheme, a credit guarantee of about 90 per cent on loans of up to Rs 100 crore would be provided to lenders in case of default by borrowers due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The guarantee on bank loans would be provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), [] The post Govt plans Rs 2.5

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL), the countrys leading stainless steel manufacturer, on Tuesday announced Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador and nationwide celebrity endorser. This collaboration marks a key push to enhance brand visibility and consumer connect, the company said in a statement. As Jindal Stainless embarks on its next phase of growth, his (Ranveer Singh) dynamic personality and strong connect with audiences make him a fitting partner t

NEW DELHI, Apr 7:Housing sales fell 4 per cent annually in the January-March quarter to 84,827 units across eight major cities, driven by high property prices and market uncertainty stemming from the West Asia conflict, according to Knight Frank. Housing Sales stood at 88,361 units in the January-March period last year. Sales of residential properties declined in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR and Pune, but increased in the other five cities Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. According to

JAMMU, Apr 7: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) has been suspended in both directions following a heavy landslide between Digdol and Khooni Nallah, SSP Traffic National Highway Raja Aadil Hamid said on Tuesday. SSP Traffic National Highway Raja Aadil Hamid said that vehicular movement from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice versa has been stopped as the road remains completely blocked due to the landslide. The SSP advised commuters not to undertake travel on NH-44 until the hig

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that his government has always prioritised womens empowerment in every form, and said that with the Womens Reservation Act, India is moving towards greater women-led governance. He was commenting on a newspaper article written by Union Minister Annpurna Devi on Enhancing womens legislative leadership, which highlighted how greater representation of women is key to stronger, more inclusive governance and a developed India. In an X

Jammu, Apr 7: A CRPF jawan was killed when his service rifle went off inside a camp in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said. Constable Abdul Gani, a resident of Samba, was on sentry duty when he suffered a fatal bullet injury from his own service weapon in Poonch town, the officials said. They said the circumstances leading to the firing are under investigation, with preliminary findings not ruling out any possibility, including accidental discharge or suicide. [] The po

Jammu, Apr 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of construction of new High Court complexes in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing the need for their timely and swift completion. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized time-bound completion and inter-departmental coordination, directing all concerned departments and executing agencies to fast-track the projects. He also called for early grant of administrative approval for the Jammu wi

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will begin a three-day visit to Washington DC on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and defence ties, and discuss the escalating crisis in West Asia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Misris April 8-10 trip will provide an opportunity to review the full spectrum of India-US bilateral relations and advance ongoing cooperation across key areas. The visit comes as both sides work to stabilise the ties after a spell of uncertainty [] The po

CHANDIGARH, Apr 7: The Punjab Government is learnt to have sent a panel of 14 senior IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission for shortlisting three candidates for the post of regular Director General of Police in the state, sources said on Monday. At present, IPS officer Gaurav Yadav is the acting DGP (head of the state police force). In the list sent to the UPSC, senior IPS officers having the rank of DGP figured in it. The list [] The post Punjab sends panel of 14 IPS officers to U

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Modi government of perpetuating a system of exclusion through its policies and asked why Bahujan entrepreneurs are being excluded from the countrys largest public contracts. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he asked the government in Parliament that out of the Rs 16,500 crore worth of public works contracts awarded last year, how many were secured by businesses owned by Dalits, Adivasis, and Backward Classes. []

NEW DELHI, Apr 7: In a significant procedural directive, the Supreme Court has said that exceptionally urgent matters that cannot wait for the listing process have to be mentioned only before the Chief Justice of India, even if he is busy presiding over a constitution bench. According to the usual practice, urgent matters are mentioned for listing and hearing before the seniormost judge of the apex court if the CJI is either unavailable or busy heading a constitution bench. In [] The post Urgent

SRINAGAR, Apr 7: Jammu and Kashmir police has busted an interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module and arrested five people, including Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who has been on the run for 16 years and was able to set up bases outside the union territory, officials said on Tuesday. Besides Abdullah, another Pakistani terrorist, Usman alias Khubaib, was also arrested in the major operation that involved police in Jammu and Kashmir as well as central agencies, they said. Investigators searched 19

CHANDIGARH, Apr 7: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked judicial officers not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to write judgments and conduct legal research. A letter issued by the high court registrar-general on Monday to all district and sessions judges in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh stated that the Chief Justice has asked them to direct the judicial officers working under your control not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited [] The

JAMMU, Apr 7: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has nominated new Administrative Judges for Kulgam and Poonch districts following the retirement of Justice Javed Iqbal Wani. As per an order issued by the Registrar General, Justice Rajesh Sekhri has been appointed as Administrative Judge for District Kulgam, while Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani will serve as Administrative Judge for District Poonch. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post High Court Appoints Administrative Judges For Kulgam, Po

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New Delhi, Apr 7: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that all issues concerning installation of CCTVs in police stations across the country would be sorted out within two weeks. Attorney General R Venkataramani told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that he was taking stock of the issue and a lot of things were happening. The Union Home Secretary also appeared in court in pursuance of the apex courts April 6 order asking him [] The post CCTVs In Police Stations: All Iss

New Delhi, Apr 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished for the excellent health of all fellow citizens and urged everyone to make all possible effort to keep themselves healthy. On the occasion of World Health Day, he also expressed gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet. On World Health Day, I wish for the excellent health of all my fellow citizens. I urge everyone to make [] The post World Health Day: PM

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Jammu, Apr 7 : Vehicular traffic was restored on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Tuesday after clearing of landslides that blocked road connectivity in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for a day. Traffic was restored on the highway on Tuesday morning following clearance of landslides, a traffic police officer said. According to an official update, passenger vehicles are now allowed to ply from both directions Jammu to Srinagar and vice versa on the highway. Vehicular movement was []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today launched a mega plantation drive across Jammu and Kashmir from SRML Higher Secondary School (HSS) here to instil the sprit of environmental protection and green development among students. MLAs Qaysar Jamshaid Lone; Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi and Showkat Hussain Ganie; MD ICDS, Sajad Hussain