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NEW DELHI, June 2: After Taiwan, South Koreas stock market has now overtaken Indias to become the worlds sixth-largest. The surge was driven by a relentless surge in chip heavyweights powering the global artificial intelligence buildout. According to the data, the total market capitalisation of Korea-listed companies has soared 86 per cent this year to $5 trillion. In contrast, Indias market capitalisation has declined to $4.8 trillion. In the South Korean Market, Samsung Electronics Co. and SK

TOKYO, June 2: Asian shares mostly declined Tuesday as renewed fighting threatened the US-Iran ceasefire. US futures also fell. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 1.6% to 65,833.49 and South Koreas Kospi dipped 1.7% to 8,642.82. The Hang Seng gained 1.2% to 25,698.75, while the Shanghai Composite slipped less than 0.1% to 4,056.56. Australias S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.4% to 8,692.20. Monday on Wall Street, US stocks ticked to more records. The S&P 500 added 0.3% to close at 7,599.96 and the [] The pos

NEW DELHI, June 2: Mother Dairy on Tuesday introduced an innovative milk pouch that is naturally degradable in soil as part of its commitment towards environment and sustainability. Mother Dairy, one of the leading fresh milk suppliers in India, sells around 55 lakh litre of milk per day across many states. At a press conference here, Mother Dairy unveiled Indias FIRST naturally degradable milk pouch in soil that would leave no trace of plastics in the environment. To begin with, [] The post Mot

NEW DELHI, Jun 2: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday opened the online portal for verification of issues observed in scanned copies of answer books and re-evaluation of answers for students dissatisfied with their board exam evaluation. According to the board, the facility is available only to those students who have obtained scanned copies of their evaluated answer books. The portal for applying for Verification of Issues observed in supplied scanned copy of answer book

LEH/JAMMU, Jun 2: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday dedicated 15 common facility centres (CFCs) across the Union territory to strengthen micro-enterprises, generate livelihood opportunities for women and youth within their own villages and help reduce migration. He said the CFCs will function as shared workspaces for weavers, spinners, tailors, artisans and women self-help groups (SHGs), providing them with access to modern facilities for producing high-quality products. I

NEW DELHI, June 2: At least four people were injured after a single-storey house collapsed in an LPG cylinder blast in north Delhis Mukundpur area on Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident occurred at Gali No. 1, Ishu Vihar, Mukundpur-II, near the cremation ground, he said. According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), a call reporting the blast and house collapse was received at 9.37 am. The caller informed authorities that several residents were feared trapped under the debris. Informatio

UNITED NATIONS, June 2: Over 550 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were honoured for their dedication and commitment to protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding efforts in the conflict-affected country. A total of 565 Indian Blue Helmets and 464 Rwandan peacekeepers received the UN Medal of Honour at a ceremony in South Sudans Malakal city, UNMISS said on Monday. There were 53 women among the 565 Indian Blue Helmets, it said. Bl

ISLAMABAD, June 2:Militancy-driven violence spiked 27 per cent in Pakistan last month compared to the preceding month, showing the deep prevalence of terrorism-linked threats to the country, according to a think tank report. Militant and terror groups regained momentum during May after a brief period of relative decline, said a monthly security assessment released on Monday by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). According to the report, the country witnessed 128 ter

WASHINGTON, June 2: A prominent US Congressman has endorsed a House resolution that celebrates the contributions of the Hindu-American community to the economy of the United States and condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry and attacks on the communitys places of worship. The resolution, endorsed by Ro Khanna on Monday, was introduced by Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar, a Democrat from Michigan. The resolution, moved on January 24 last year, has now been co-sponsored by 32 lawmakers,

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Jammu & Kashmir : In a significant fertility treatment milestone for the region, a 33-year-old couple from Jammu has achieved a successful pregnancy following the first Micro-TESE based assisted reproduction case performed at Indira IVF clinic in Jammu. The case highlights how advanced male infertility procedures, combined with assisted reproductive techniques, can help couples facing severe fertility challenges achieve positive outcomes, particularly in cases involving azoospermia. The couple,

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Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 1: Launching the Rs 200-crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) -Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission to support StartUps in the Water sector, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is democratising research fundin

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: In a solemn and dignified ceremony, a Full Court Reference was held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice at the Srinagar Wing of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to honour Chief Justice, Arun Palli, on his elevation as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The Full Court Reference was convened in accordance with the long-standing conventions and cherished institutional traditions of the High Court. The Reference was [] The post HC accords

O P Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Presently, the prices of all essential items of daily life are taking upward trends making the common man (and women) feel hit harshly. The arguments that the trend is world-wide due to the various factors-external and internal-can hardly convince any affected families who are faced with sky-rocketing cost of everyday use items like LPG, petrol, vegetables, medicines and so on coupled with malady of scarcity, adulteration, over-charging. The burden is grow

JEE-Advanced 2026: Allen creates historic record Excelsior Correspondent KOTA, June 1: Allen Career Institute has established a new record by securing an All India Rank (AIR) 1 for the third consecutive year in the JEE-Advanced 2026 results, declared by IIT Roorkee today. With these results, Allen has now bagged an AIR 1 in IIT-JEE seven times and has repeated All India Ranks 1, 2 and 3 in a row for the second time in its history. Allen students secured 6 [] The post Shubham from Allen is All In

*Meets several delegations Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of Rs 781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Member Legislat

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a high-level meeting with the Chairmen of various Assembly Committees to apprise them of their functions and outline their core responsibilities for ensuring robust governance. Surjeet Singh Slathia, (Chairman Committee on Public Accounts), Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi (Chairman, Committee on Estimates), Mir Saifullah (Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings), Ali Mohammad S

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, June 1: More than one in every two births in J&K is now being conducted through caesarean section, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) revealing a sharp rise in surgical deliveries across the Union Territory. The NFHS-6 (2023-24), released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, found that 51 per cent of births in J&K were delivered through caesarean section, up significantly from 41.7 per cent recorded in NFHS-5 (2019-21). The trend is particular

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 1: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today hit back at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharmas remarks on the Governments future, saying only the people who elected it have the power to remove it and not political opponents making breaking news statements. Click here to watch video Responding to LOPs remarks, Choudhary accused the BJP leader of indulging in political speculation and attempting to remain in the public spotlight through provocative statemen

Mohammad Ayaz Raina ayazraina@gmail.com As India moves steadily toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the centenary year of its Independence, the meaning of development must evolve beyond economic indicators and urban expansion. A truly developed nation is not defined solely by towering infrastructure, industrial growth, or technological advancement, but also by the health of its environment, the well-being of its people, and the sustainability of its future. Today, India stands at a defining

Amarnath Yatra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti today chaired a meeting with HODs and nodal officers at Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas to review arrangements and preparations for annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026. Click here to watch video MD JPDCL, DIG JSK Range, DIG Traffic Jammu Zone, Commissioner JMC Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, ADC Jammu, MD JKRTC, Director Tourism, SSP Jammu, SSP Security, SSP T

NEW DELHI, June 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed deep grief over the passing of veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, paying tribute to her immense contribution to Indian music and describing her songs as a treasured part of the countrys cultural heritage. Suman Kalyanpur passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday evening, May 31, at her residence in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. Her demise was caused by age-related ailments. According to her close associate, she passed away peacefully whil

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1: Any temporary understanding between the US and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehrans nuclear stockpile and other critical issues, a top European Union official said on Monday while offering the 27-member blocs contribution to a sustainable and peaceful resolution in West Asia. Kaja Kallas, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, also said that Pakistan has been the main mediator between the US and Iran, and Islamabads diplomatic

NEW DELHI, Jun 1: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 8,512 km of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh and 3,748 km in West Bengal following inputs received through media and social media. According to an official statement, during the review, Gadkari emphasised the need to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms, and adopt modern construction practices to enhance asset life, improve riding

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : The Delhi government has decided to bring one-time amnesty scheme proposal related to the Ad-Hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme provided to Jammu & Kashmir migrant families, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. The cabinet has also approved to remove income eligibility conditions related to the monthly relief provided to Kashmiri migrant families. Now, irrespective of a familys income or ownership of any immovable property, eligibility for relief will not be affected. Eligi

DHAKA, Jun 1: Veteran politician Tofail Ahmed, one of the key organisers of Bangladeshs 1971 Liberation War, died on Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 82. Ahmed was one of the senior leaders of the now disbanded Awami League of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The former minister was admitted to a hospital with respiratory and cardiac complications on September 24, 2025. He (Ahmed) was suffering from multiple age-related complications. He breathed his last at 3.30 PM, the hospital []

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, June 1: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur, Amritpal Singh, today inaugurated a three-day Volleyball Tournament at Shaheed Inspector Kamal Singh (SIKS) Government Higher Secondary School (Boys), Udhampur under the 100 Days Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan. The tournament has been organised by Range Police Headquarters Udhampur with the aim of spreading awareness among youth regarding the harmful effects of narcotic drugs and promoting a dr

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : Gold prices retreated by Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, tracking losses in global markets as renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran spiked crude oil rates. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated by Rs 2,500, 1.53 per cent, to Rs 1,60,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Fridays closing level of Rs [] The post Gold declines Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.6 lakh/10g ami

COLOMBO, Jun 1 : At least six people were killed and 13 others injured after a pickup truck driven by an allegedly intoxicated motorist rammed into a queue of revellers, who were celebrating the Buddhist festival Wesak, on the outskirts of Sri Lankas capital, police said on Monday. The accident occurred Sunday night when the vehicle ploughed into people waiting at a roadside food stall set up as part of the annual Wesak celebrations in Meegoda, a suburb of Colombo. [] The post 6 killed, 13 injur

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The University of Jammu has launched its Employees Cricket Tournament 2026-27, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports culture and fostering camaraderie among teaching and non-teaching staff. The tournament is being organized by the Chairman Campus Sports Committee under the supervision of Dr Daud Iqbal Baba, Chairman, Campus Sports Committee and Raj Kumar Bakshi, In-charge PTI & Cricket Coach, University of Jammu. The annual event aims to pro

NEW DELHI, Jun 1 : The government has achieved its fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent of the GDP for 2025-26, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Monday. The fiscal deficit for the previous financial year was estimated to be at Rs 15,68,936 crore, which was revised down to Rs 15,58,492 crore, as presented to Parliament in February by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As per the CGA data, the government managed to collect [] The post Govt achieves fiscal

Permission to RAPIDO is under process Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, June 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has cancelled the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Licence granted to Ola, citing its failure to operationalize its branch office in Jammu and non-compliance with licensing conditions despite repeated notices. With the cancellation of the licence, Ola will no longer be authorized to operate as a motor vehicle aggregator in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory unless it secures fresh permission

Aadhar based entry-exit system to check smuggling Gopal Sharma RAJOURI, June 1: In a significant development, the Army for the first time has installed scanning machines at the exist-entry gates/points at the barbed wire fencing, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch and Rajouri sectors to facilitate the border villagers and keep a check on the narcotic and weapon smuggling. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said that dozens of Indian villages and hamlets (Morha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: Police resorted to aerial firing at Bandi Ragoora area under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bagh-e-Bahu here today after a group of protesters allegedly pelted stones at a police party and delivered provocative speeches during an unauthorized protest. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a statement, police said that personnel from Police Station Bagh-e-Bahu, along with teams of the ITBP and Armed Police, had been deployed in the area to ma

1832 families to benefit NEW DELHI, June 1: The Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved important proposals related to the Ad-hoc Monthly Relief (AMR) scheme provided to Jammu and Kashmir migrant families. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the CM, this decision will benefit around 1,832 J&K migrant families registered with the Delhi Government. The scheme will apply only to those registered migrant families who have received relief up to March 3

NEW DELHI, June 1: Five new judges were on Monday appointed to the Supreme Court, which will now have 37 judges, one short of the upgraded sanctioned strength of 38. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to separate notifications issued by the department of justice in the Union law ministry on Monday morning, senior SC advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana Hig

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed IGP Kashmir and senior IPS officer Vidhi Kumar Birdi as Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on deputation. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Birdi, a 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, has been appointed against an existing vacancy in the CRPF in Level-14 of the pay matrix under the usual terms and conditions of the Central deputation, an order issued by the MHA said. [] The p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 1: The Department of Personnel and Training, in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has allocated cadres to three IPS officers hailing from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order, IPS officer Mohammad Muneeb Bhat from Kashmir has been allocated Madhya Pradesh Cadre, while Vishal Chandan from Jammu has been allocated the Manipur cadre, and Ghulam Haider from Ladakh has been g

By K. Raveendran Motorists are facing the familiar squeeze of higher pump prices at a time when global crude markets remain volatile but not one-directional. Four increases in 11 days have revived the old grievance that oil companies in India move swiftly when crude rises but rarely show the same urgency when international prices retreat. The latest cycle has arrived after elections, strengthening the perception that pricing discipline is shaped as much by political timing as by market arithmet

LEH, Jun 1: Describing the May 22 meeting as a breakthrough moment for the political dialogue in Ladakh, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory, Ashish Kundra, on Monday said that discussions are now focusing on a customised constitutional and administrative framework to address the regions aspirations within the ambit of the Constitution. Over the next few months, we may begin moving towards a concrete outcome, he said. The meeting, convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) under its polit

JAMMU, Jun 1: Northern Railways Jammu Division has earned Rs 66.50 lakh through a special ticket-checking drive conducted across its jurisdiction in May 2026 to curb ticketless and irregular travel and protect railway revenue. According to official figures available till May 31, the division registered 12,693 cases against passengers travelling without tickets or involved in other forms of irregular travel in the month-long drive. The enforcement drive generated revenue of Rs 66,50,165, they sai

SRINAGAR, Jun 1: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a high-level meeting with the Chairmen of various Assembly Committees to apprise them of their functions and outline their core responsibilities for ensuring robust governance. During the meeting, the Speaker underscored the pivotal role of Assembly Committees in enforcing the rxecutive accountability. He emphasized that this is achieved through rigorous, detailed and non-partisan scrutiny of gove

LEH, June 1: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has appointed 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer Shurbir Singh as the Commissioner (Appeals) under the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act, 2017. See Order Copy Click Here The post Shurbir Singh Appointed As Commissioner (Appeals) Under Ladakh UTGST Act appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jun 1: In a bid to ensure smooth administration and uninterrupted developmental projects, the Public Works (R&B) Department of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned the routine duties of Chief Engineers (Mechanical) in Jammu and Kashmir to Superintending Engineers (Mechanical) concern in the twin regions. See Order Copy Click Here The post R&B Assigns Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Duties To Superintending Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, June 1: The Transport Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, has cancelled the motor vehicle aggregator license of M/s ANI Technologies Private Limited, popularly known as OLA with immediate effect. The order, issued by Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, stated that the license (No. 0001) granted to M/s ANI Technologies Private Limited (OLA) was revoked after its registered branch office in Jammu was found to be non-functional and non-traceable during an inspection. See Order Copy Cli

SHIMLA, Jun 1: The Shimla Met Office on Monday issued a yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in the state from Wednesday to Friday and predicted a wet spell till June 7. Light to moderate rains lashed several parts of the state over the 24 hours since Sunday evening. Sarahan received 34 mm of rain, followed by Kalpa (26.4 mm), Sangla (17.4 mm), Jubberhatti (15.2) mm, Shimla (13 mm), Kufri (12.2 mm), Dhaulakuan (11 mm), [] The post Met issues yellow warnin

LEH, June 1: The Ladakh Administration has intensified efforts to achieve 100% rooftop solarisation of government buildings under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and has asked all departments to identify and report buildings suitable for installation of rooftop solar systems. According to a circular issued by the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Power Development Department, rooftop solar plants have already been installed on 1,496 government buildings across Ladakh with a cumulative capacity

JAMMU, Jun 1: Jammu and Kashmir is leading among the Union Territories and ranked eighth among states in the country in the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027, a senior Census official said, adding that over 6.67 lakh households voluntarily have submitted their details through the official portal. He said that 6,67,517 households in Jammu and Kashmir and 7,009 households in Ladakh completed self-enumeration before the commencement of house listing operations (HLO), which began on Monday. The

LEH/JAMMU, May 31: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday approved the constitution of the Ladakh tourism development society, an autonomous body that will bring together government agencies, tourism stakeholders and local communities under a common platform, to promote tourism and ensure the planned, coordinated and sustainable development of the sector. Saxena highlighted the significance of the initiative and said tourism remains a key pillar of Ladakhs economy and a major source of