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KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepal has extended an economic aid of USD 200,000 for relief and rescue operations in flood-hit Sri Lanka, underlining that it stands firmly with the island nation in this difficult time. Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the countrys disaster-response capacity. As of Sunday, 334 people have been killed, with 370 missing, in catastr

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were raised by 5.4 per cent on Monday, while commercial LPG rates were cut by Rs 10 per cylinder as state-owned oil companies announced their monthly price revision in line with global trends. ATF prices in Delhi increased by Rs 5,133.75 per kilolitre to Rs 99,676.77 per kl, marking the third consecutive monthly hike, according to state-owned fuel retailers. Rates had risen by about 1 per cent on November 1 [] The post ATF price hiked by 5.4

KARACHI, Dec 1: Three militants of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were killed as security personnel foiled an attack on the headquarters of a paramilitary force in Pakistans restive Balochistan province, officials said on Monday. The incident took place on Sunday night in the Nokundi town of Chagai district when the militants attempted to storm the headquarters of Frontier Corps (FC) after a suicide bomber detonated himself at the main gate, a spokesperson of the paramilitary force

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday said its total sales increased 19 per cent year-on-year to 92,670 units in November. In the passenger vehicle segment, the company sold 56,336 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 22 per cent over 46,222 units in the year-ago period, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a statement. The domestic sales for commercial vehicles stood at 24,843, a growth of 17 per cent year-on-year, it added. Mahindra & Mahindras [] The post Mahindra sales up 19

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Ola Electric on Monday announced the nationwide rollout of its in-app service appointment feature under its Hyperservice initiative, enabling customers to seamlessly schedule service for their vehicles. The new feature strengthens the companys commitment to delivering a transparent, convenient, and customer-first service experience. Designed to offer greater ease and accessibility, the in-app booking system allows users to choose preferred service slots, track service status,

KOLKATA, Dec 1: Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (HSCL) on Monday said it has executed its first-ever export shipment of liquid coal tar pitch to the Middle East. The 3,600-tonne consignment, shipped out from its western India terminal at the New Mangalore Port, marks a key milestone in its international expansion strategy and reaffirms its ability to handle high-volume exports, the Kolkata-headquartered company said. It also marks the opening of a second western export corridor to complement its

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Bajaj Auto on Monday reported 1 per cent year-on-year dip in domestic two-wheeler sales at 2,02,510 units in November as compared with 2,03,611 units in the year-ago period. The company reported a 8 per cent year-on-year growth in total vehicle wholesales, including exports, at 4,53,273 units in November. The Pune-based automaker had sold 4,21,640 vehicles in November last year, according to a regulatory filing. Total domestic sales (including commercial vehicles) increased 3

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Indias manufacturing sector activity eased to a nine-month low in November, mainly owing to softer rise in sales and production amid reports of challenging market conditions, a monthly report said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) falling to 56.6 in November from 59.2 in October, highlighted the slowest improvement in operating conditions since February. In the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50

Srinagar, Dec 1 : The Winter Session of Parliament began in the Lok Sabha on Monday with the government placing 13 Bills on its legislative agenda, including several that have not been reviewed by any Standing Committee. Officials said the Business Advisory Committee has already allocated time for major Bills and scheduled discussions. Key proposals lined up for the session include the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, amendments to National Highways and Co

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, Nov 30: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh announced here today that in Uttarakhand, while three Weather Radars have already been installed at Surkanda Devi, Mukteshwar and Lansdowne, three more radars will soon be commissioned at Haridwar, Pantnagar and Auli, thus further strengthening real-ti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Dr Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today. He was accompanied by Er Bikram Singh, DDC member, Billawar; Neeru Rajput, DDC member Mandli, and Mohit Gupta, Youth Leader, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha. The post Dr Nirmal Singh calls on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JK Bank retirees host conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: The J&K Bank Retired Employees Welfare Association, Jammu hosted its 6th Conference at Channi Himmat here today. The event brought together more than 500 members who gathered for an engaging and meaningful occasion centred on welfare, unity and shared institutional pride. Click here to watch video The proceedings of the programme began with an articulate welcome by RK Bhan, general secretary, who extended warm greetings to a

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 30: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah asked the party MPs to actively raise pressing public issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasising the growing demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq asked party MPs to ensure that this matter receives earnest attention at every relevant platform. He further asked the partys representatives in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha to vocal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: In a significant recognition of leadership and engineering excellence, Puneet Pal Singh, Managing Director (MD) of SRM Contractors Limited, has been conferred with the prestigious ET Young Industry Leaders 2025 award by the Times of India. The Award recognizes his exceptional contributions to the infrastructure sector, specifically for Excellence in Roads and Highways in Hilly Terrain. This accolade celebrates Singhs remarkable achievements in spearheading

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Under a CSR initiative Manpower Group India (MGI), in collaboration with the Blind Vision Foundation, distributed Smart Vision Glasses (SVG) to the students of Louis Braille Memorial Residential School for sightless girls, here today. The SVG is an advanced assistive device that helps students with low vision or near-blindness read printed text, recognise faces and objects and navigate independently. The event was led by Sandeep Gulati, Managing Director, I

Excelsior Correspondent SOLAN, Nov 30: Marking an important milestone in its mission to provide flexible, inclusive and high-quality online education, Shoolini University (SU) today held its first convocation for its Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Dr R C Sobti, former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University and BBAU Lucknow, was the chief guest. The event began with a dignified academic procession led by the band of Shanti Niketan Child Home, Subathu, adding grandeur and cultural

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Nov 30: In a landmark initiative towards inclusive and accessible governance, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta today renamed Raj Niwas as Lok Niwas. This step follows the Union Home Ministrys notification issued on November 25, 2025, directing that all Raj Bhavans be renamed Lok Bhavan and all Raj Niwas, the official residences of Lieutenant Governors, be renamed Lok Niwas across the country. The LG unveiled the new nameplate at the main entrance, sy

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 30: The Indian Army today accorded a solemn homage and ceremonial salute to Captain (Hony) Talib Hussain, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) who passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest while on duty in Khari area of Poonch district. The JCO, who was deployed at PP Khari under Police Station Poonch in Haveli tehsil, suffered a massive heart attack during his duty hours. Despite immediate evacuation for medical attention the brave heart could not be [] The

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Aspiring entrepreneurs should embark on their startup journey with clarity of purpose, a clear understanding of why they are building the venture, and a well-calibrated approach, not haste, advises Shiprocket co-founder and CEO Saahil Goel. Indias market dynamics, amplified by the potential of technologies such as AI, create a wealth of opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. You could pick anything, from engineering tech to health tech or fintech to stocksYou think about it

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: The five day 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship concluded today at Green Field, Gandhi Nagar, with Tamil Nadu lifting the overall championship trophy after a series of outstanding performances. The championship brought together around 550 players and officials from 23 States and UTs, making it one of the largest and most competitive national Tennikoit events held in Jammu in recent years. The closing ceremony was graced by Min

CHENNAI, Nov 30 : Cyclone Ditwah is expected to weaken into a deep depression and the weather system would be centred over southwest Bay of Bengal within a minimum distance of 30 km from the coasts of North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by midnight of Sunday, the Regional Meteorological Centre said. In an update about the Cyclone Ditwah, the Met office said the Cyclone Ditwah is located about 90 km southeast of Cuddalore, 120 km northeast of Karaikal, 90 km [] The post Cyclone Ditwah expected to wea

The National Awards for two master craftsmen from Kashmir-Manzoor Ahmad Khan of Rainawari and Khawaja Nazir Ali of Alamgiri Bazar-mark not only a personal milestone in their illustrious journeys but also a defining moment for the Valleys craft. At a time when machine-driven production and digital technologies dominate global markets, the recognition of handmade artistry serves as a profound reminder of the enduring value of human skill, patience and creativity. Kashmirs traditional crafts, parti

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 30: Kehli Mandi Football Club defeated Param Football Club Hiranagar by 2-1 to lift the Thalora Premier League trophy in an exciting final held today. In the first half, Vasu scored for Kehli Mandi, giving his team an early lead. Param FCs Varun equalized in the second half, taking the match into extra time. During the five minutes of added time, Gagandeep Sambyal netted the winning goal, securing victory for Kehli Mandi. The final was [] The post Kehli

Jagmohan Sharma Kashmir was rocked recently, once again, on electricity tariff issues. The tremors dont seem to have died down yet. However, there seems to be more sound than light on the issue with Kashmir politicians resorting to upmanship for obvious political reasons. The problem started when it came to be known that Kashmir Power Distribution Company (KPDCL) had submitted a tariff petition to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission, J&K/Ladakh (JERC J&K/Ladakh) for seeking approval for

NEW DELHI, Nov 30 : Calling Bangladesh a friend, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi voiced confidence that the neighbouring country would see a positive shift after its parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2026. The CNS who was in Pune where he attended the Passing Out Parade of the 149th Course of National Defence Academy said, I would still refrain from calling Bangladesh anything other than a friend, because this could be a temporary and transitory moment. Well have to [] The post

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Stock exchanges NSE and BSE have imposed a penalty of Rs 5.42 lakh on state-owned debt-ridden telecom firm MTNL for not complying with the norms related to the composition of the board. MTNL, in a regulatory filing, said it is required to appoint four more independent directors as per the norm, but it has been unable to do so. this is to inform you that MTNL has received Letterdated November 28, 2025 from NSE and Email/Letter [] The post NSE, BSE impose Rs 5.42-lakh penalty on

Abused position for personal gains NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald case on a complaint by the ED as part of the agencys money laundering probe into the high-profile case that alleges that the first family of the party abused their position for personal gains. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources and documents said the Economic Offences Wing [] The post Polic

KHAGARIA (BIHAR), Nov 30: A team of the National Investigating Agency on Sunday raided the house of a retired Postal Department official in Bihar in connection with the blast near Red Fort in Delhi earlier this month, police said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to Deepak Kumar, SHO of Mansi police station in Khagaria district, the NIA team raided a house in Saidpur village at around 3 am, and the search operation continued for nearly five hours. [] The post NIA raid in

Forest clearance awaited on nearly 8 kms stretch Will become shortest route to Jammu, Kathua Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Nov 30: Billawar-Bani road via Katli and Taggar is being brought under Central Road Fund (CRF) shortly with upgradation in the existing road and it will turn as shortest route from remote Bani Sub Division in district Kathua to winter capital- Jammu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said that Forest clearance on hardly 8 kms of the stretch [] The post Ba

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted a Pakistan-backed terror module led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, currently based in the neighbouring country, an official said on Sunday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police have arrested three key operatives of the module one each from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and seized a semi-automatic pistol, 10 live cartridges, and mobile phones containing incriminating chats and reconnaissance

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 30: Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir today filed a charge sheet against a police official accused of cheating multiple people by promising them Government jobs in exchange for money. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A spokesperson said the charge sheet in FIR No. 15/2025 under Section 420 of the IPC has been submitted before the Court of Special Mobile Magistrate, Pulwama, against Riyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Rashid Dar, a

LUDHIANA, Nov 30: Rival groups opened fire at a wedding ceremony on Pakhowal Road here, leaving two guests dead and another injured, police said on Sunday. The two rival groups invited by the groom for the wedding on Saturday night had an old enmity. While one group was led by Shubham Motta, the other one was led by Ankur. As they came face to face, an argument broke out over some issue, which soon escalated into a clash. Some guests [] The post Two guests killed in wedding firing, 6 arrested ap

Manorama Bakshi When India diagnosed its first case of HIV in 1987, it was met with silence, fear, and judgment. The virus was poorly understood, and those living with it were often treated as outcasts -denied care, employment, or even the dignity of empathy. Hospitals hesitated to admit them, schools refused their children, and neighbours withdrew in fear. It was a time when HIV was not just a virus it was a social sentence. Nearly four decades later, as [] The post Beyond the Red Ribbon: Why

By B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com Imran Khans journey from cricket legend to jailed former prime ministerreflects the chronic failures of the Pakistani state. It is the story of a state that has never learned to separate power from the military, truth from propaganda, and democracy from managed elections. It is the story of Pakistan. Today, Imran Khan, once Pakistans most celebrated cricketer, a global celebrity, and later the self-declared crusader against corruption, has been in detention for ove

Mohammad Hanief Entrepreneurship in Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation, reshaping the regions economic landscape and expanding the imagination of what is possible for its youth. Once viewed primarily through the lens of government employment or traditional livelihoods, J&K is now witnessing a surge of young minds determined to build their own ventures, create solutions for local problems, and contribute to a new economic narrative. This change did not arrive sudd

CHANDIGARH, Nov 30: The trend of weapon-dropping from Pakistan has increased after Operation Sindoor, a senior officer of the Border Security Force, Punjab Frontier, said on Sunday. He informed that the BSF recovered a large number of arms and ammunition, which were air-dropped through drones coming from the Pakistan side. BSF Inspector General, Punjab Frontier, Atul Fulzele, was addressing the media in Amritsar on the eve of the 61st Raising Day of the Border Security Force. Punjab shares 553 k

MEDAN (INDONESIA), Nov 30: Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said on Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193. The floods, which hit Indonesia nearly a week ago, have killed 442 people with the number expected to rise as more bodies are recovered and displaced 290,700 people. The deluges triggered landslides, damaged roads, [] The p

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted a Pakistan-backed terror module led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, currently based in the neighbouring country, an official said on Sunday. Police have arrested three key operatives of the module one each from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh and seized a semi-automatic pistol, 10 live cartridges, and mobile phones containing incriminating chats and reconnaissance videos from their possession, Additional Commi

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has immense potential to become a major destination for winter tourism and lauded the steps taken by the Uttarakhand government in this regard. In his monthly Mann ki Baat radio address, Modi said that while fewer than 2,000 tourists visited Adi Kailash until three years ago, this number has now increased to over 30,000. The prime minister said that several countries have built successful tourism models around [] The post

JAMMU, Nov 30: In supersession of all previous orders on the subject, the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh High Court Arun Palli has re-constituted the existing committees of the High Court Judges. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K | Chief Justice Reconstitutes Committees Of High Court Judges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag granted to Sulai Honey of Ramban district and Bhaderwahi Rajma of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. He described the recognition as an important achievement that has brought national and international attention to these traditional products. The GI tag has increased the brand value of both items and opened new avenues for export. Experts say the certification w

PUNE, Nov 30: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the Indian Navys constant readiness, with swift deployment, weapon firings and aggressive manoeuvring after the Pahalgam attack, keeping Pakistans fleet within its harbours. When the global seas are rough, the world looks for a steady lighthouse. India can play that role, and the Indian Navys actions at sea embody this responsibility, Admiral Tripathi said. He was delivering the Admiral JG Nadka

Mumbai, Nov 30: The box-office performance of the Emraan Hashmistarrer Ground Zero suffered largely because the Pahalgam attacks left audiences in no mood for films, said director Tejas Deoskar, who nonetheless expressed satisfaction with the response the movie received. The film featured Hashmi in the lead role as Border Security Force (BSF) officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who led the operation to hunt down the mastermind behind the 2001 terrorist attacks on Parliament and the Akshardham Temp

DUBAI, Nov 30: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) sharply condemned Israels strikes on the suburbs of Damascus and called on the international community to stop repeated attacks on Syrian territory, the UAE Foreign Ministry said. On Friday, Syria TV reported Israeli fighter jets began striking the village of Beit Jinn, located 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Damascus, and causing civilian casualties. The strikes reportedly followed an incident where a group of Israeli soldiers were carrying out a raid

CZESTOCHOWA (Poland), Nov 30: If you could design a bauble for your own Christmas tree, what would it be a teddy bear dressed as a ballerina, a hummingbird, or a crimson phoenix? The workers at GlitterLab, a company producing Christmas decorations in southern Poland, vow to turn those fantasies into reality. Calling themselves the magicians of glass, their clients have included Swarovski, the French chain Galeries Lafayette, and Harrods, the iconic London department store. We have the ability

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30:Pakistan on Sunday rejected UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turks concern about the 27th constitutional amendment as ungrounded and misplaced apprehensions. In a statement issued in Geneva on Friday, the human rights chief said the latest constitutional amendment, like the 26th amendment last year, had been adopted without broad consultation and debate with the legal community and wider civil society. He added that the hastily adopted amendments undermined judicial

KARACHI, Nov 30: At least seven explosions have occurred in Pakistans restive Balochistan province in the last 24 hours without any casualties being reported while two security guards of a construction company were injured. Suspected insurgents carried out the attacks in Balochistan capital Quetta and Dera Murad Jamali. On Saturday, insurgents hurled hand grenades at a police checkpoint in Quetta, following which an IED explosive was detonated near an Anti-Terrorism Department vehicle. Three ot

COLOMBO, Nov 30: Sri Lanka continued relief and rescue efforts on Sunday with Indias assistance in the aftermath of catastrophic floods, landslides and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah that killed over 190 people. According to the latest figures released by Sri Lankas Disaster Management Centre(DMC) at 12 pm on Sunday, 193 people have been killed with 228 missing since Thursday. A whopping 9,68,304 people from 2,66,114 families were affected by the extreme weather, DMC said. Meanwhile, Ind

BEIJING/HONG KONG, Nov 30: The death toll in the fire at seven high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong has risen to 146 on Sunday, while the fate of 150 people is still unclear as the search operations continued on the fifth day. Eight people, including a woman connected with the renovation work of the buildings that caught fire on Wednesday, were arrested by Hong Kongs anti-corruption body for allegedly using inflammable and substandard materials. State-run Xinhua quoted local officials as

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Gold prices are poised to remain firm and could edge closer to record highs next week as investors await key US data, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powells speech and the Reserve Bank of Indias policy decision, analysts said. Gold moves out of the consolidation range as investors focus on the manufacturing and services PMI data from across regions, US jobs data, and consumer sentiments, Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG Commodity & Currency Research, JM [] The post Gold could r