New Delhi, Sep 17: Recently retired cricketers have now the option to take part in tournaments like the Legends League Cricket (LLC) and among them is former India batter Suresh Raina, who feels players need to be at the top of their game to perform in a competitive environment in such events. LLCs third season begins on September 20 with Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik, who were part of the last IPL, also joining the tournament following their international retirement. [] The post You cant ju

JAMMU, Sept 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today conducted a comprehensive review focusing on several critical issues concerning the upgradation and renovation of Assembly complexes at Jammu and Srinagar, as well as the MLA hostels and availability of staff for smooth functioning of the Assembly once the elections are completed here. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News During the meeting, Chief Secretary was briefed on the progress of works going on in these comp

AWANTIPORA, Sept 17: Indians go back, ordered a Russian military commander in the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. The import of the diktat sank in slowly for Azad Yousuf Kumar whose search for a brighter future had landed him in the heart of the Russia-Ukraine war. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News And then it dawned on him. He could go home. The youth from Awantipora district in South Kashmir, who toiled hard in [] The post Job Seeker To Russia-Ukraine War Su

SRINAGAR, Sep 17: A Ganapati tableau procession was taken out for the first time here on the occasion of Ganapati Visarjan. Devotees of Lord Ganesh took out a procession from Hari Singh High Street with music bands and reached the iconic Clock Tower at Lal Chowk. The devotees later carried out Ganapati Visarjan in the Jhelum river near Hanuman Mandir. Wearing colourful clothes, the devotees were seen dancing to the beating of drums and cymbals during the procession. Manik Chaturdas, [] The post

Loharu (Haryana), Sep 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress, alleging that the party has an agenda with the National Conference to release all terrorists after the elections in Jammu and Kashmir and bring back Article 370. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should make it clear whether scrapping Article 370 in J&K was good or bad thing, Shah said while addressing his first [] The post Cong-NC Alliance

New Delhi, Sep 17: The Centre on Tuesday extended by two more years, till September 25, 2026, the scheme to allow its employees to visit Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the northeast region on leave travel concession (LTC). Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The eligible central government employees get reimbursement of tickets for to and fro journeys, besides paid leave, when they avail LTC. The scheme allowing government servants [] Th

SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Preparations are underway in Srinagar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis election rally scheduled for Thursday. The first phase of three-phase assembly elections in the Union Territory will be held on September 18. 24 Assembly constituencies across the Union Territory will go to polls in the first phase. Sharing the details, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Altaf Thakur said, The day after tomorrow (September 19), PM Modi will be here and address a public rallyPreparati

New Delhi, Sep 17: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday chaired the second formal meeting of the COP9 Bureau and the third formal meeting of the Funds Approval Committee under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport here. Besides Mandaviya, his deputy in sports ministry Raksha Nikhil Khadse was also present on the occasion. The two-day high-level meetings aim to advance global collaboration in the fight against doping, emphasising on the importance of integrity, fairn

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The Congress on Tuesday appointed Charanjit Singh Channi and Mukesh Agnihotri as AICC senior observers for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News While Mr. Channi is a former Punjab Chief Minister, Mr. Agnihotri is the Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Mr. Channi and Mr. Agnihotri as AICC senior observers for the ongoing assembly elections in J

RAJOURI/JAMMU, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Tuesday said the pre-poll alliance with National Conference for the assembly polls is reflective of peoples desire to fight the BJPs divisive policies and dangerous designs. Karra made the remarks amid criticism by the BJP over the Congress joining hands with the NC for the assembly polls. Karra, an ex-minister, termed BJPs claim of forming the next government in J&K as jumla (rhetoric) and accused it of taking []

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: Anurag Garg, an IPS officer of the 1993 batch, has been appointed as the new director general of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), a government order said on Tuesday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Garg is currently working as an Additional DG in the Border Security Force (BSF) at its headquarters here. An order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet [] The post IPS Officer Anurag Garg

BHOMAG (KATRA), Sept 17 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that the newly carved out Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly constituency personifies holy faith which Congress disregarded over the last several decades. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Addressing a series of BJP public meetings in the Bhomag area of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi constituency which includes the Holy Shrine as well as the Katra town, Dr Jitendra Singh said, for [] The post Mata V

CHHAMB, Sept 17: It is perhaps the toughest electoral battle for former deputy chief minister and Congress candidate from Chhamb in Jammu district Tara Chand with rebels from both his party and the BJP queering the pitch in this Congress bastion. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The Congress party had won the Chhamb Assembly constituency seven out of the past nine elections since 1962 when veteran Congress leader Chajju Ram secured the seat [] The post Chhamb |

New Delhi, Sept 17: BSE on Tuesday postponed the listing of SME company Trafiksol ITS Technologies Ltd, whose Initial Public Offering (IPO) was subscribed 345 times, after the stock exchange received certain queries about the firm. This is the first instance in recent times when an exchange has deferred the listing of an SME company post a successful completion of an IPO and comes in the backdrop of the markets regulator Sebi raising red-flag over unrealistic business projections by several [] T

Singapore, the Garden City, is a haven for flower enthusiasts. With a vibrant floral scene and access to a diverse range of blooms, its the perfect place to embrace your inner florist and create stunning arrangements at home. Whether youre celebrating a special occasion or simply adding a touch of nature to your living space, crafting your own floral masterpiece can be a rewarding and therapeutic experience. Lets explore some tips and techniques to help you create beautiful DIY floral [] The pos

Bengaluru, Sept 17: PC maker Lenovo India will start manufacturing 50,000 GPU-based AI servers in India next year, the company said on Tuesday. Lenovo India Managing Director Shailendra Katiyal said that the company will make servers locally and also export them from its manufacturing unit in Puducherry. Lenovo will make 50,000 servers annually. The production will start next year. It will be manufactured at our Pondicherry facility not only for India but it will also be exported from India, Kat

New Delhi, Sept 17: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Tuesday said it has pared its stake in DCM Shriram Industries by more than 2 per cent to 4.66 per cent over a period of about three years. In a regulatory filing, LIC said there is a net decrease of 2.016 per cent in its holding in DCM Shriram during the period October 8, 2021, and September 13, 2024. The shares were sold at an average price of Rs 110.072. The [] The post LIC cuts holding in DCM Shriram Industries to 4.66 pc appeared first

NEW DELHI, Sept 17:Women-owned micro and small enterprises will get enhanced credit guarantee coverage of 90 per cent under the CGTMSE scheme, after its board approved the new guidelines last week, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Tuesday. The decision is expected to benefit 27 lakh women-led MSMEs, he said. This is a significant step towards improving access of women entrepreneurs to collateral free-credit from banks. Prior to the approval of the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and

JAMMU, Sept 17: The Public Works (Road & Building) Department has appointed Deputy Secretary Shuaib Mohammad Naikoo as the Nodal Officer for rolling out the RTI Portal within the department. See order copy click here. The post PWD Appoints Nodal Officer For Roll Out Of RTI Portal In Deptt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Sept 17: Indias merchandise exports in August declined 9.3 per cent to USD 34.71 billion from USD 38.28 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Tuesday. Imports increased by 3.3 per cent to USD 64.36 billion in August against USD 62.3 billion a year ago. The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, during the month under review ballooned to USD 29.65 billion. Indias merchandise exports dipped by 1.5 per cent in [] The post Indias exports d

JAMMU, Sept 17: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting and adjustment of 95 Civil Judges of the Junior Division. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K | High Court Orders Transfer, Adjustment Of 95 Civil Judges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Sept 17: Hyperlocal news platform Way2News has raised USD 14 million (about Rs 117 crore) in a funding round led by WestBridge Capital to scale operations and strengthen brand presence. The funding round also saw participation from venture capitalist Sashi Reddi. This investment is a step towards expanding our footprint into every household in South India, ensuring that all citizens can access timely and relevant news in their language. With this funding, we aim to scale our platform

HULUNBUIR, Sept 17: Defending champions India eked out a fighting 1-0 win over hosts China to claim their fifth Hero Asian Champions Trophy hockey title here on Tuesday. It was not easy for the favourites and Paris Olympics bronze medallist as they failed to break the Chinese defence in the first three quarters. Eventually, defender Jugraj Singh broke the deadlock as he scored a rare field goal in the 51st minute to hand his team the title. Earlier in the [] The post India Beat China 1-0 To Win

Udaipur, Sept 17: Zinc demand in India is likely to witness a significant increase by 2030 on the back of emerging sectors like green energy and battery technology, the International Zinc Association said on Tuesday. IZA is of the view that energy storage solutions are expected to see a seven-fold rise over the next five years. India, as the worlds fastest growing economy is witnessing a similar surge in zinc consumption across these critical sectors. Indias record breaking steel production [] T

Brussels, Sept 17:European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen put women in many of the top roles of her new team in her next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc on Tuesday after many EU member states had been reluctant to live up to her demand for gender parity. Von der Leyen put six women among the eight top positions in her team. She and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas were already agreed on by government leaders, but [] The post EU chief unveils her new team after a long and bumpy road; w

Berlin, Sept 17:Germanys opposition centre-right Christian Democratic Union announced Tuesday that it has chosen its leader, Friedrich Merz, to be its candidate for chancellor in next years national election. The choice was announced at a news conference in Berlin with Merz and Markus Soeder, the leader of the CDUs smaller Bavarian counterpart, the Christian Social Union, who had also been a contender for the role. Currently, Germany has an unpopular three-party coalition led by Chancellor Olaf

Los Angeles, Sept 17: Streaming service Netflix has given a season five order to the popular romantic comedy series Emily in Paris. The renewal comes days after the premiere of the second half of the shows fourth chapter on September 12. Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, an American from Chicago with a masters degree in communications, who moves to Paris for a new job opportunity. Cultures clash as she adjusts to the challenges of life in [] The post Emily in Paris renewed for s

AMRITSAR, Sept 17: A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) troops along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab, a spokesperson of the force said on Tuesday. The official said the man was spotted while he surreptitiously crossed the international boundary in Amritsar districts Ratankhurd village area around 9.15 pm on Monday and approached the border fence. The intruder did not stop his advance towards the fence even after being challenged by the troops and wa

Islamabad, Sept 17: The Pakistan Government has informed the High Court here that jailed former prime minister Imran Khans military trial is not under consideration, days after the court sought clarification over the uncertainty surrounding the issue. Khan, 71, had filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court against the possibility of his military trial in connection with cases registered against him over his involvement in the May 9, 2023 violence in which supporters of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-

Karachi, Sept 17: The Sindh Government has formed a two-member committee after a Pakistani artist claimed that his paintings, which were supposedly lost/stolen seven years back, were displayed in a drama serial on television. Artist Seffy Soomro said he immediately contacted the relevant authorities at the Sindh and Karachi Cultural Department, who had told him in 2017 that his works were either lost or stolen after an exhibition held at the Frere Hall here. Soomro had made the paintings as [] T

Geneva, Sept 17:Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday it has closed its operations in Russia after 32 years, citing a Justice Ministry letter that said the medical aid group had been removed from a register of foreign nongovernmental organisations. The aid group, also known by its French language name Medecins Sans Frontieres and acronym MSF, said it will retain its branch office in Moscow, but operations run by its Dutch affiliate have stopped. It was MSF Netherlands whose registration [] The

London, Sept 17:A 26-year-old man has been charged with killing three women in a crossbow attack near London in July, British police said. He is to appear in a London court on Tuesday. Kyle Clifford faces three murder charges over the deaths of 61-year-old Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25. The victims were the wife and daughters of John Hunt, a well-known sports broadcaster. The three women were found fatally injured at the family [] The post A man is charged wit

Dhaka, Sept 17: The World Bank on Tuesday said that it could mobilise an additional USD 2 billion in financing to Bangladesh in this fiscal year to support critical reforms, flood response, better air quality and health. World Bank Country Director Abdoulaye Seck pledged the new assistance when he called on interim governments Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday. Seck said that the World Bank is committed to increasing lending to Bangladesh [] The pos

Washington, Sept 17: The alleged mistreatment of an Indian journalist in Dallas by workers of the Indian Overseas Congress might have violated his rights under the First Amendment that protects freedom of the press in the US, the National Press Club (NPC) here has said. Television journalist Rohit Sharma, who is based out of Washington DC, last week was pushed by a group when he was on an assignment for India Today group in Dallas, Texas, to cover the maiden [] The post Mistreatment of Indian jo

SRINAGAR, Sep 17: The entry of former Jamaat-e-Islami member Talat Majid Alie into the electoral fray has spiced up the contest in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama assembly constituency. Three-time MLA Mohammad Khalil Bandh and PDP youth president Waheed Para are among the 12 candidates vying to represent the seat that was once a hotbed of militancy. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News While there are seven independents in the fray for this constituency, the [] The post

BIJBEHARA, Sept 17: Despite being just 60 kilometers south of Srinagar and located in a region historically represented by the Mufti family, residents of the Pazalpora village are still grappling with a severe shortage of clean drinking water. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The village, which falls under the Bijbehara Assembly seat, faces a crisis that has persisted for decades, raising concerns about basic living conditions in the area. Local resident Ghulam

JAMMU, Sept 17: More than 35,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits from across the country are eligible to vote at 24 polling stations in the first phase of the three-phased Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Polling is set to be held on Wednesday in 24 Assembly constituencies of seven districts to decide the fate of 219 candidates. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The displaced Kashmiri Pandits will exercise their right of [] The post More Than 35,

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while directing that authorities across the country will not demolish properties, including of those accused of crime, till October 1 without seeking its permission. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan clarified that its order will not [] The post SC Halts Bulldozer

SRINAGAR, Sept 17: Eid-e-Milad, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, was observed with traditional fervour across the Kashmir valley on Tuesday. The largest gathering was observed at the revered Hazratbal shrine, on the banks of the Dal Lake, which houses the holy relic of the Prophet Muhammad. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Thousands of devotees including men, women, and children participated in night-long prayers Shab Khawani during which special praye

BUDGAM, Sept 17: National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the abrogation of Article 370 was a decision taken by Parliament, and not by God, and asserted that it can be changed. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News He was reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs remark at an election rally in Jammu on Monday that Article 370 is history and will never be part of Indias Constitution again. [] The post Article 370 Abrogation Parliament De

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking exemption for lawyers from wearing black coat and gown in courts during summer, saying there has to be some dress code and they cannot wear kurta-payjama, a traditional Indian outfit of a loose-fitting tunic. Ultimately it is a matter of decorum. You should be properly attired. You have to wear something. You cannot argue in kurta pajyama or shorts and T-shirt also, said a bench [] The post SCs no to PIL seeking

New Delhi, Sep 17: Wholesale inflation fell to a 4-month low of 1.31 per cent in August due to a decline in prices of vegetables and fuel, even though onion and potato prices spiked, according to official data released on Tuesday. Wholesale price index-based inflation fell for the second straight month in August after it hit a high of 3.43 per cent in May. Inflation in July was 2.04 per cent. In August last year, WPI inflation was (-) 0.46 [] The post Wholesale Inflation At 4-Month Low Of 1.31 P

Chennai, Sep 17: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhirs style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted he shares a good rapport with the new appointee, and the rest of his fresh set of support staff. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Gambhir, a World Cup-winning former opener, took charge of India in July during a white ball tour to Sri Lanka, and will now helm the [] The post New support staff will have different

New Delhi, Sep 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was committed to the management and preservation of Waqf properties and would be passed in Parliament in the coming days. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News At a press conference held to mark 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA governments third tenure, Shah said the bill would also prevent the misuse of Waqf properties. The Waqf (Amendment) [] The post Waqf Bill C

WASHINGTON, Sept 17: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said he would give India an A for its focus on solving the problem of malnutrition. Well, India, for its income level, acknowledges that some of these nutritional indicators are weaker than it would like. That kind of frankness and focus on it, I think is very impressive, Gates told PTI in an interview. He said India is more focused on the issue than any other government. Its using [] The post Bill Gates give

WASHINGTON, Sept 17:Observing that there is a lack of information about how much progress India has made, former Indian minister Smriti Irani on Monday said the financial prospects of the country have not been fully explored internationally. I dont think the financial prospects of our country are fully explored internationally. India as an economy is looked upon from the myopia of the lens, lets say that gets discussed at Davos or that gets discussed at the (World) bank, but operationally, [] Th

WASHINGTON, Sept 17: The US-India relationship has entered an era of convergence with solid foundations and bright path ahead, a top Biden administration official has said. Richard Verma, the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, said the two nations now have greater convergence on how to work together and how they assess shared global threats and opportunities. I think it is safe to say we have entered an era of convergence in US-India ties, especially in the past [] The post

Bhubaneswar, Sep 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress and its ecosystem was angry with him for taking part in Ganesh Puja. Addressing a rally in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi made the comment in an apparent reference to the criticism by the opposition parties for participating in Ganesh Puja rituals at the residence of CJI D Y Chandrachud. Ganesh Utsav is not just a festival of faith for our country. It played a very important role in the [] The post Congress, Its Ecosystem Angry

Jammu, Sept 17: At least two persons have been reported missing following a major landslide in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, a senior government officer said on Tuesday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The officer said that rescuers have intensified their search efforts, deploying over a dozen earthmovers to clear the debris in the affected area. The landslide occurred near Avtar Morh near the remote Chassana area along the under-construction Budhhal-Mahor

CHENNAI, Sept 17: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhirs style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted that he has a good understanding with the new appointee. Rohit was addressing the media ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh beginning here on Thursday. Obviously Rahul bhai, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey were a different team and it is only acceptable that the new support staff will bring different perspective, Rohit said in the [] T