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HYDERABAD, Feb 27: Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Friday expressed relief over being discharged in the Delhi excise policy case and said the judiciary has cut through the web of lies in the case. Kavitha, daughter of BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, said she has always maintained that the case was politically motivated, foisted on opposition parties as part of a political vendetta. Satyamev Jayate (truth alone triumphs). This (case) was a web of [

SHOPIAN, Feb 27: The historic Mughal Road was reopened for traffic on Friday after remaining closed due to recent snowfall, with Light Motor Vehicles allowed to ply smoothly along the stretch. Officials said the strategic road connecting Shopian in South Kashmir with Poonch in the Jammu region was thrown open following clearance operations carried out by the concerned agencies. Snow accumulated at several vulnerable points along the Pir Panjal range had rendered the road temporarily unfit for tr

JAMMU, Feb 27: Security forces launched a search operation after a suspected drone movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Friday, sources said. The search was carried out in the forward areas of the Gulpur belt. Troops fired several rounds as part of security measures during the suspected aerial movement, officials said, adding that the object later moved back from the LoC. (Agencies) The post Suspected Drone Movement Prompts Search Op Near

New Delhi, Feb 27: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday showered praise on Jammu and Kashmir for their exploits against Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final, picking out pacer Auqib Nabi as a player who deserves to represent the country. Nabi has claimed 60 wickets so far in this Ranji season, including five for 54 against Karnataka in the first innings of the final. Nabis exploits put J&K in control as they bowled out the eight-time winners Karnataka [] The post Auqib Nabi On H

Srinagar, Feb 27: Apple growers from Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will protest in Delhi next month against the proposed duty concession on US apples, in a bid to save domestic growers from losses. India has granted a quota-based duty concession to the US on apples under the interim trade pact. Apples from the US will enter the Indian market without any import duties. The growers are apprehensive that apples from th US will flood the Indian market [] The post Apple Farmers

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Shares of fertility services provider Gaudium IVF and Women Health Ltd on Friday listed with a premium of 5 per cent against the issue price of Rs 79. The stock started trading at Rs 83, up 5 per cent from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE. It further jumped 10.31 per cent to Rs 87.15. The companys market valuation stood at Rs 585.93 crore. In the equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex traded [] The post Gaudium IVF shares climb 5 pc in market debut trade appeared first

New Delhi, Feb 27: The Supreme Court collegium has taken a policy decision that a judge, who is proposed to take over the high court as its chief justice, may be transferred well in advance, preferably two months before the vacancy arises. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, said the decision was taken so that the judge, in the meantime, becomes well conversant with the affairs of that high court and assumes charge of the office [] The post SC Collegium Decides To Transfe

In an era where convenience is king, the way we handle our monthly expenses has undergone a massive transformation. Gone are the days of writing checks or visiting physical offices to settle accounts. Today, a few taps on a smartphone screen are all it takes to manage your finances and keep your services active. However, this convenience comes with a significant responsibility. As we store our credit and debit card information within various applications, the concern for data privacy grows. [] T

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: An emotional Arvind Kejriwal on Friday asserted that the corruption case against him was the biggest political conspiracy in the history of Independent India, as a court here discharged him in the politically sensational liquor policy case. Just as the verdict came, the three-time ex-Delhi chief minister broke down before reporters. The court has proved that Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and AAP are Kattar Imaandar, he said. Kejriwal alleged that the conspiracy of the excise case w

New Delhi, Feb 27: In a big relief to Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, a court here on Friday discharged the former Delhi chief minister and his ex-deputy in the politically charged liquor policy case, as it refused to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet. Besides the two leaders, 21 more were discharged in the case. The CBI has been probing alleged corruption in the formulation and execution of the erstwhile-AAP governments now-scrapped excise policy. Special Judge Jitendra Singh rapped []

SAN DIEGO, Feb 27: The US State Department said Thursday that it would pay up to $10 million for information leading to the arrests or convictions of two brothers identified as leaders of Mexicos Sinaloa cartel in the state of Baja California, which includes Tijuana. The reward offer came the same day that authorities announced a new indictment against Rene Arzate Garcia, 42, known as La Rana (The Frog). He was initially charged with drug crimes in San Diego. The [] The post US offers $10 millio

LONDON, Feb 27: The Green Party won a special parliamentary election in England on Friday, a big boost for the small party and a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose center-left Labour Party was relegated to third place. Green candidate Hannah Spencer was declared winner of the contest in Gorton and Denton early Friday, with 14,980 votes. Matthew Goodwin of hard-right party Reform UK got 10,578 votes. Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia received 9,364. The result illustrates the increasingly

SINGAPORE, Feb 27: An Indian-origin Malaysian man was sentenced in Singapore to 12 years jail and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a domestic worker outside a train station after tricking her into thinking that he was a police officer. Sharveen Chetty, 48, pleaded guilty on February 4 to one charge of raping the 35-year-old Indonesian woman in the bushes outside Exit F of a subway, Little India Mass Rapid Transit station, at about 8pm on July 11, 2022. [] The post Malaysian Indian sentenced to

New Delhi, Feb 27: Fourteen protesters were arrested in connection with a demonstration at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here on Thursday evening, police said. Those held JNU Students Union (JNUSU) president Aditi Mishra, vice president Gopika Babu, former president Nitish Kumar, and joint secretary Danish Ali, among others, they said. Police said an FIR has been registered under sections 132/3(5) (assault or criminal force), 221 (obstructing public servant) and 121(1) (voluntarily causing h

Software as a service has long been synonymous with modern business infrastructure. From customer management to finance, from collaboration to analytics, SaaS platforms underpin daily operations across industries. Yet the confidence that once surrounded the category has been replaced by questions. Can SaaS adapt to artificial intelligence? Can subscription models sustain growth in tighter markets? Has the category reached saturation? Rupon Anandanadarajah approaches these questions from a strate

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JAIPUR, Feb 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday took a sortie as co-pilot in Light Combat Helicopter Prachand near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthans Jaisalmer district. The LCH took off from the Jaisalmer Indian Air Force (IAF) station. Before the sortie, the captain briefed the president. Dressed in an olive green uniform and helmet, she waved from the cockpit before departing. LCH Prachand is Indias first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter, built by Hindustan Aerona

From Market to Architect Uttam Prakash, Prof. Srinivas Josyula, Jay Verdhan Tiwari The AI Impact Summit opened with serious policy deliberations. Yet one episode briefly entered public discourse: a robotic dog. When an imported robot was presented as indigenous innovation, its clip circulated widely online. The episode did not define the summit. It did, however, sharpen a deeper question: how should AI readiness be assessed? Away from the exhibition floor, institutions such as Indian Institute o

Dr Niyaz Ahmad Naikoo drniyaznaik@gmail.com A significant structural transformation is underway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the rollout of the Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP), the region is working to dismantle a decades-old barrier: the rigid divide between academic education and industry employability. Officials from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and NITI Aayog have poi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Ahead of the Holi festival, V-Mart today launched its Holi Collection, turning up the heat on everyday style. Staying true to its accessible fashion philosophy, V-Mart keeps style within reach for every Indian household with fashion starting at just Rs 99. With expressive colors, versatile silhouettes, playful patterns and prices that truly hit different, the Holi collection proves it all: Fashion hai Fit, Price Superhit. Crafted for Gen Z energy, modern fa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Renowned ethnic wear brand Mohanlal Sons today announced a special Holi Milan celebration at its stores on February 28 and March 1, inviting customers to experience the vibrant spirit of the festival. As part of the celebrations, the brand will showcase its specially curated Holi collection featuring short kurtas, kurta pyjamas and Jawahar jackets for men and children. The collection blends traditional aesthetics with contemporary designs, ensuring both com

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding housing finance in emerging real estate destinations, J&K Bank has approved a major residential project, Heights III Extension, for financing in its Mohali zone. The project, coming up at Jalandhar in Punjab, is being developed by M/s AGI Infra Limited, Jalandhar, a leading real estate development company in Northern India. The sanction for the housing project was formalized in the presence of the Banks General M

Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready to open your purse strings as Parties and netas are busy rolling out a perfect electoral cake iced with populist schemes, lip-smacking freebies galore for all. Merrily converting political sops into vote percentages wherein social and economic upliftment is weighed on vote-bank scales, as populist hand-outs yield better electoral rewards than reasoned

Excelsior Correspondent SEPAHIJALA (TRIPURA), Feb 26: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a District Level Review Meeting in Sepahijala District at the Conference Hall of the Collector Office, Kamalasagar. Addressing the meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh said Northeast has the potential to develop as a Southeast Asia trade corri

CHENNAI, Feb 26: Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a blazing fifty, Hardik Pandya bludgeoned a half-century and Tilak Varma allayed strike-rate worries in Indias massive 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, keeping them alive in the race to the T20 World Cup semifinals here on Thursday. Along with that ticking of several boxes in their must-win Super Eight match here, India posted an imposing 256 for four their highest ever total in T20 World Cups, and also the highest in [] The post Abhishek

JAISALMER, Feb 26 : President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Rajasthan, will undertake a sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station on Friday morning. She arrived here on Thursday evening and was welcomed by Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. After the formal reception at the Air Force Station, the Presidents convoy departed for the Jaisalmer Army Station, where she will stay for the ni

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the Indo-Nepal border in Bihar, underscoring the vulnerability of the region to infiltration. The directions were issued at a meeting held at the Araria collectorate, attended by administrative and police officers from six other border districts West Champaran, East Champaran, Supaul, Sitamarhi, Kishanganj and Madhubani. Also present at the meeting were Nit

TEL AVIV, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday exchanged several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering artificial intelligence, financial connectivity through UPI, fisheries, culture, geoscience, and the Lothal Maritime Museum, following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sixteen bilateral memoranda of understanding were signed between Israel and India, the office of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced. Wi

AHMEDABAD, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all but seal a place in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday. A dominating show by the Proteas pacer was followed by authoritative batting. Yet again, South Africa executed their plans perfectly to further their cause, racking up their sixth win on the trot and halting West Indies unbeaten run in the [] The post SA beat WI by nine wickets appe

Kharge, Rahul requested to attend Sammelans in Jammu, Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: JKPCC today held a marathon six hours long meeting to chalk out action plan to oppose, tooth and nail the unilateral US -India trade deal which has been termed as anti farmers likely to hit hard the farmers, fruit growers and others in J&K more than other parts of country. Click here to watch video PCC President Tariq Hameed Karra chaired the meet of prominent Congress [] The post Congress discus

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: India must stay ready with indigenous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence equipment for early warning systems, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said on Thursday. Gen Chauhan was addressing a CBRN conclave organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). CBRN needs to be considered as more of an environment than a threat, and we should brace ourselves to learn to live and operate in contaminated environments, he said. The

PUNE, 26 : The current decade has been a turbulent one but India has dealt with its challenges through nimble, grounded and practical policies at home, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. In a recorded message at the ninth edition of Asia Economic Dialogue organised by Pune International Centre, he also said era of linear globalisation was over, with longstanding assumptions about the nature of international relations now under question. This decade has already been a turbul

*J&K eye big lead despite Mayanks ton Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Aqib Nabi produced a sensational opening spell as Jammu and Kashmir took a commanding position against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final here today. Despite a defiant hundred by Mayank Agarwal, J&K dominated proceedings, leaving the eight-time champions struggling. After posting a mammoth first-innings total of 584, powered by Shubham Pundirs brilliant 121 and significant contributions from Yawer Hassan (88), c

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: As the Deputy Commissioner Poonch ordered opening of the historic Mughal Road for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali with effect from tomorrow, Traffic Police Rural Jammu has issued a detailed advisory to ensure the safety of commuters in view of prevailing weather conditions. Click here to watch video The road will remain open for LMVs between 1100 hours and 1500 hours only. No vehicle will be allowed to ply before [] The post Traffic

Indias public health journey over the past decade reflects a determined and strategic push toward self-reliance in vaccine development and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The recent launch of the indigenously manufactured tetanus and adult diphtheria vaccine by the Union Health Minister at the Central Research Institute marks yet another milestone in this ongoing effort. More than a ceremonial rollout, it underscores Indias resolve to secure affordable, high-quality vaccines for its vast populatio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Police has arrested three drug peddlers and apprehended a juvenile in separate actions across Miran Sahib, Kanachak and Bahu Fort areas, recovering more than 22 grams of heroin-like substance. In Miran Sahib, a police team led by SHO Inspector Jatinder Singh apprehended a juvenile during naka checking near Canal Ring Road on February 25. The accused, a resident of Satwari, attempted to flee after spotting the police party approaching from Bishnah. During hi

India firm in opposition to terrorism in all forms GENEVA, Feb 26: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all its forms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting there can be no justification, especially when innocent lives are targeted. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Confronting terrorism requires collective resolve, Jaishankar said and urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist ac

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 26: Police here today arrested an absconder who was evading arrest for the last 13 years. Farooq Ahmed, son of Mohd Mirza, resident of Sanasar, District Ramban (presently residing at Majalta, Udhampur), was wanted in a case registered in FIR No. 128/2012 U/S 8/15/29 NDPS Act at Police Station Ramban. A warrant under Section 335 BNSS (previously Section 512 CrPC) was issued against him by the Sessions Court Ramban. Acting on specific inputs, a team of [] The po

Excelsior correspondent SHOPIAN, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) to review and strengthen measures aimed at curbing drug abuse and illegal narcotics activities in the district. During the meeting, the DC directed all concerned departments to intensify efforts to speed up preventive and enforcement actions. Drug Control authorities were directed to conduct regular inspections of pharmacies and e

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: In compliance with the orders passed by the court, Udhampur Police has attached a vehicle worth Rs 40 lakhs belonging to a habitual bovine smuggler. The attached property is a Tata Motors Truck LPT 2518 TC, bearing Registration number JK01AC-0948 and Chassis number MAT44803765005684, owned by Rayees Ahmad Hajam, son of Mohd Akram Hajam of Uranhall, District Anantnag. The vehicle was found involved in FIR No. 152/2025 U/S 223 BNS, 318(4) BNS & 11 PCA [] T

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. The scheme aims to enhance rooftop solar capacity across residential households, enabling them to generate their own electricity, significantly reduce monthly power bills, and benefit from substantial government financial assistance. During the meeting, Executive Engin

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Feb 26: A meeting of the District Level Review Committee and the District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) was held today here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore to review the performance of banks and line departments for the quarter ending December 2025, and to assess the progress under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP). At the outset, Lead District Manager, Ganderbal, presented a comprehensive report detailing the bank-wis

Jammu, Feb 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday held a day-long meeting here to chalk out an action plan to oppose the India-US interim trade deal, terming it anti-farmer and anti-fruit grower and warning that it would hit the Union Territory harder than other parts of the country. The meeting, chaired by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra, was attended by senior Congress leaders from all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir, and AICC national general [] The post

Gulmarg, Feb 26: Asserting that earlier stone pelters used to make headlines, now its sports Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a shift in public narrative. While addressing the valedictory ceremony of the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games-2026, Mandaviya said, The region (J&K), once associated with unrest, is now gaining recognition for sporting events and youth participation. Newspapers that earlier focused o

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned to March 10 the hearing on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale said it will go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches given to it during the Holi vacation. We wanted to see those pen drives. We have asked the Registrar IT [] The post SC Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangc

Udhampur, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a vehicle valued at 40 lakh belonging to a habitual bovine smuggler on Thursday. The action was taken under Section 107(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following orders issued by the Court of the District Mobile Magistrate in Udhampur. According to the police, the attached property is a Tata Motors Truck (LPT 2518 TC) owned by Rayees Ahmad Hajam, a resident of Anantnag. The vehicle was found to be involved [] The post J&K P

Pathankot (Punjab), Feb 26: Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Thursday said he has noted a sustained decline in militancy indicators in Jammu and Kashmir, and the situation has become very normal. Maintaining that the Army is keeping a close watch on the terror infrastructure, he said plans are being formulated to deal with it accordingly. As you have seen, all militancy parameters in Jammu and Kashmir have consistently declined. The situation in Jammu and Kashmir

JAMMU, Feb 26: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the promotion of six officers in the Jammu and Kashmir Legal (Gazetted) Service. See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here See Order Copy Click Here The post Six Law Officers Promoted In J&K Legal (Gazetted) Service appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Feb 26: Passengers can now cancel or change air tickets without paying additional charge within 48 hours of making the bookings subject to certain conditions, with aviation watchdog DGCA revising the ticket refund norms for airlines. Coming out with the amended norms that are more passenger-friendly, DGCA also said that airlines should not levy any additional charge for correction in the name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours [] The post

United Nations/Geneva, Feb 26: Slamming Pakistan at the UN, India has said the country lives in la-la land and finds it unbelievable that Jammu and Kashmirs developmental budget is more than double the recent bailout package Islamabad sought from the IMF. Anupama Singh, First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in Geneva, exercised Indias Right of Reply on Wednesday after Pakistan raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the high-level segment of the 61st Regular [] The post J&