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SRINAGAR, May 11: An all-party parliamentary delegation of the Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs on Monday visited the Clock Tower at Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar. Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Fazlul Haseeb said, This is a 3-day visit.. This is the standing committee of housing and urban development They will hold a review in Gulmarg, and all the officers will be present there The development is visible on the ground. Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Dattaram Waik

Dubai, May 11: India retained the top position in the ICCs mens ODI team rankings after the latest annual update with reigning world champions Australia claiming the third spot. In a statement issued on Monday, the ICC said, India remain at the pinnacle of the ICC Mens ODI Team Rankings after the latest annual update, leading second-placed New Zealand (113 points) by a narrow five-point margin, while Australia (109 points) retain the third place to round off the top three. [] The post India Reta

New Delhi, May 11: The government will put on sale 12 limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. The auction will pave the way for reviving the UTs mining sector and boosting the local economy. The Ministry of Minesis set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on May 12, 2026, at Srinagar, an official statement said. Under the second tranche, the mines ministry [] The post Govt To Auction 12 Limestone Bloc

Jammu, May 11: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President Raman Bhalla on Monday demanded the restoration of statehood and democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that bureaucratic rule in the Union Territory has widened the gap between the administration and the people. Bhalla launched a scathing attack on the administration, claiming that people were facing unprecedented hardships due to administrative failure and anti-people policies. We reiterate ou

NEW DELHI, May 11 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that independent Indias major share of technological transformation has happened in the last one decade due to decisive policy reforms, strong political support for science and technology, enhanced research freedom and increased participation of the private sector. Addressing the inaugural se

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JAMMU, May 11: A family had a narrow escape after a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) mobile tower fell on their house following high-speed winds and a severe storm in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district, officials said. The incident took place in Pangdour village during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, when strong winds accompanied by heavy lightning and rain lashed the area, causing widespread damage, they said. Officials said the BSNL tower collapsed onto the house of Banarsi [] Th

NEW DELHI, May 11: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Indian technology companies are adopting prudent management measures, including enabling remote or hybrid work, IT industry body Nasscom said on Monday. In a statement, the association noted that the technology sector continues to operate on well-established hybrid work models, with organisations calibrating WFH and in-office arrangements based on role requirements and customer needs. In light of the ongoing Middle East tensions, compa

New Delhi, May 11: Flagging the mounting pendency of bail applications in high courts across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday suggested various measures including evolving a mechanism for automatic listing and fixing an outer timeline for disposal of such pleas. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said it hoped and trusted that the high courts, state governments and the investigating agencies would have a collaborative approach to ensure a robust mechanism for

Leh, May 11: Following the historic creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh last month, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the constitution of a UT-Level Committee to examine and recommend measures related to the effective and efficient operationalisation of the newly created districts. The Committee will recommend measures for the establishment and operationalisation of key district-level offices in the new districts and examine any consequential adminis

SRINAGAR, May 11: A group of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) probationers from the AGMUT Cadre called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here today. The probationers included Alfred Thomas, Ruchika Jha, Mohd. Haris Mir, Shagun Singh, and Jitendra Kumar. During the interaction, the Chief Minister enquired about their current postings in Jammu and Kashmir and discussed the administrative nature of their assignments and general functioning. Wishing the young officers success in their future endeav

Leh, May 11: The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inspected the Pashmina Dehairing Plant located at the Industrial Area, Leh, and reviewed the functioning of the facility along with various stages involved in the processing of raw pashmina fibre sourced from Changthang. During the inspection, officials from the Sheep Husbandry Department, Cooperatives Department, Industries & Commerce Department and All Changthang Pashmina Growers Cooperative Marketing Society briefed

SRINAGAR, May 11: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated National Youth Festival- Aarohan 2026 in Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor said this event declares a new vision of Rise, Shine, and Conquer to our youth which encapsulates a complete philosophy that lights the path to the future, a promise, and a bold challenge to build a developed India @2047. National Youth Festival is also a proclamation that the time for youth has arrived. Through Youth Festivals Young Leaders Dialogue

Sopore, May 11: BJP Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Monday said no government can completely stop alcohol consumption through legislation alone, underlining the need for awareness to curb both alcohol and drug abuse. Speaking to reporters, Koul said awareness campaigns were essential to discourage alcohol and drug consumption and that legislation alone cannot completely end such practices. Backing the remark made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the issue, Koul

NEW DELHI, May 11: Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes witnessed a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 [] The post Equity

MUMBAI, May 11: The rupee tanked 82 paise to settle at its record low of 95.31 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Irans response to the West Asia peace proposal, following which crude oil prices surged rapidly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging citizens to avoid buying gold and embrace austerity measures further dented market sentiments. A strengthening US dollar and steep foreign capital outflows further pressured the local unit, according t

Srinagar, May 11: The X account of Iltija Mufti, the daughter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, has been withheld in India. The platform said that the action has been taken in response to a legal demand. It announced the withholding of Iltija Muftis account days after the Cyber Police Kashmir registered an FIR against her following the circulation of a video clip featuring late separatist Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani. Attempts []

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TEL AVIV, May 11: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that the war with Iran is not over until what he described as key strategic issues are resolved, including the removal of Irans stockpile of enriched uranium, the dismantling of nuclear facilities, and curbing Tehrans regional influence. In an interview with CBS News 60 Minutes, Netanyahu said, Its not over, because theres still nuclear material, enriched uranium, that has to be taken out of Iran. There are still enrichme

BRUSSELS, May 11: The European union will disburse the first tranche of its 90 billion ($105.7 billion) loan package to Ukraine next week, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Monday ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. We are on a good path, and I hope that next week we will be able to disburse the first payments, Kos said. EU member states formally approved the 90 billion loan package for Ukraine on April 23. European [] The post EU to release first tranche of

PESHAWAR, May 11: At least 11 people, who were on their way to attend a marriage, were killed and several were injured when the van they were travelling in plunged into a ravine in northwest Pakistan on Monday, rescue officials said. The incident occurred in Malam Jabba, a popular tourist area, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwas Swat district. Several women and children, including the grooms mother, were among those who were killed in the incident, according to Rescue 1122. The vehicle reportedly [] The pos

Qazigund, May 11: In a significant action under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Police in Kulgam in collaboration with the Revenue Department retrieved nearly one kanal of State land allegedly occupied illegally by a person involved in drug peddling in Chowgam area of Kulgam district. Officials said the action was carried out in Pratap Pora Chowgam after a joint verification by Police and civil authorities established that the government land under Survey No. 274 had been encroached upon unlawful

SRINAGAR, May 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered two separate FIRs against hotel and homestay owners in Srinagar for alleged violations under Section 8(23)B of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, officials said. According to officials, Police Station Rajbagh registered FIR No. 20/2026 against the owners of Hotel The Azara located at Kursoo Rajbagh and Mehatta Home Stay situated in Rajbagh area of Srinagar. Sources said the case was registered under Section 8(23)B of the Immigration and

JAMMU, May 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted a High-Level Committee to monitor the functioning of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) across all Government departments in the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Reconstitutes High-Level Panel To Monitor Promotions In Departments appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MALE, May 11:The Maldives has settled payment to India on a USD 50-million treasury bill, President Mohamed Muizzu said on Monday, according to a local media report. The move is aimed at reducing the countrys external debt burden. India had extended financial support to the Maldives through treasury bills also called T-Bills subscribed by the State Bank of India (SBI). Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Muizzu said the previous administration had issued USD 50 million treasury [] The po

MANILA, May 11: An overwhelming majority of the Philippine House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and threats to have the president assassinated. The House, which is dominated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.s allies, voted 255-26 with nine abstentions. The two impeachment complaints against Duterte now move to the Senate, which will convene into a tribunal for her trial. The vice president, daughter

NEW DELHI, May 11:The Government can allow establishments to engage up to 25 per cent of their total manpower as apprentices with certain riders to ensure they are not used as cheap labour, Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Debashree Mukerjee said on Monday. She said the Centre was looking at strengthening assessment systems to ensure that youth who come out of an apprenticeship have actually learnt what they think they should be learning, flagging reports of []

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Centre on Monday announced that the new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act will come into force across the country from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Rural Development, the Act will come into force in all states and Union Territories on July 1. In another notification, the ministry stated that the Mahatma [] The post VB-G RAM

NEW DELHI, May 11:India expects the US team to visit the country for the next round of trade talks, though no dates have been finalised yet, an official said on Monday. The Indian side visited Washington, DC, in April for an in-person round of meetings with their US counterparts to finalise the details of the interim agreement and take forward the negotiations under the broader bilateral trade agreement (BTA). Now we expect the US team to visit India next for [] The post US team expected to visi

VALENCIA, May 11: Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir exceeded expectations on her FIA European Championship debut, finishing a stellar sixth in Race 2 in the pinnacle of karting here. Awarded a wildcard for round two of the championship considering her special talent, the 11-year-old was once again thrown at the deep end and yet again she was able to navigate majority of the challenges that were posed by the best in the business. Atiqa, Indias first Formula 1 Academy backed [] The post P6, Fastes

KOLKATA, May 11: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said his government, in its first cabinet meeting, has granted transfer of land to the BSF for erecting a fence along the Bangladesh border. The process of transferring land will start from Monday and will be completed within 45 days, he said. He also announced the implementation of the Centres flagship Ayushman Bharat health scheme and several other schemes of the Union government in the state. The West Bengal [] The post Be

Srinagar, May 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the historic Somnath Temple continues to stand as a timeless symbol of Indias unshaken faith, resilience and cultural strength despite centuries of invasions and atrocities. In a message shared after attending the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, the Lieutenant Governor said he felt blessed to participate in the celebration marking 1,000 years of unwavering faith and determination associated with the revered shrine. He stated that Somn

JAMMU, May 11: The Jammu and Kashmir administration and the police on Monday jointly demolished three houses belonging to alleged drug peddlers in Kathua district as a part of a major crackdown under the anti-drug campaign, officials said. The demolished structures were illegally constructed on state government land in the Korepunnu area of Rajbagh, they said. The action was taken against properties belonging to Liaqat Ali, alias Liaqatu, and his brothers Gaggu Din and Sham Din, all residents of

JAMMU, May 11: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Office of the Home Minister of India post on X, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Shri @OmarAbdullah met with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri @AmitShah today. The post CM Omar Abdullah Meets Home Minister Amit Shah In Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Somnath, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday performed Maha Pooja and other rituals at the Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marking 75 years of the inauguration of the restored shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. After holding a roadshow here, the prime minister entered the temple and performed Maha Pooja and Jalabhishek, the ritual of pouring holy water over the Shivling amid chanting of Vedic mantras. Modi also witnessed Kumbhabhishek, wherein holy water gathered fro

SHEOPUR (MP), May 11: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday released two cheetahs brought from Botswana into an open forest in the Kuno National Park following the completion of their quarantine period. The reintroduction of cheetahs brought from Nigeria, South Africa, and now Botswana is achieving consistent success, and today Madhya Pradesh has earned nationwide recognition as the Cheetah State, the CM said on the occasion. Yadav released female cheetahs, with identification numb

LUDHIANA, May 10: A 66-year-old retired Army Havildar allegedly shot dead his son following a heated argument over his relationship with a woman and then died by suicide in the New Agar Nagar area here, police said on Monday. Surinder Singh was in a relationship with a woman following his wifes death and wanted to marry her. However, Singhs son Gursharan Singh (38) strongly opposed the move. Both used to quarrel frequently, as Gursharan had been objecting to his fathers [] The post Punjab: Ex-Ar

NEW DELHI, May 11: Indias economic growth is likely to decelerate to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal, from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26, with the GDP expansion expected to slow significantly due to waning momentum and oil price shock from Iran war, BMI said on Monday. BMI, a Fitch Group firm, also said that the prospect of the Iran-US conflict escalating in scope presents downside risk to its growth outlook and India must balance spending needs on defence [] The post Indias growth to slow to 6.7 p

NEW DELHI, May 11: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday said it will set up a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra that will start production in the first half of 2029. While the company did not disclose investments on the new plant, it has been reported in Japanese media that parent Toyota Motor planned to invest about 300 billion yen (USD 1.9 billion) in Maharashtra for capacity expansion in India. The new vehicle manufacturing plant will be in the Bidkin Industrial [] The post Toyota Kirloskar

NEW DELHI, May 11: Indian Railways utilised 98 per cent of its budget for FY26, reflecting the pace of execution of projects, and in the days to come, trains will dominate flights on several upcoming corridors across the country, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. In the last financial year, the entire capex was spent practically by the 1st week of March itself. Practically by the last week of February, it was like 98 points some percentage. Then we [] The post Railway utilised 98 p

BEIJING, May 11: China launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to the Tiangong orbital station on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. The Chang Zheng 7 Y11 launch vehicle carrying the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft lifted off from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Centre at 8:14 a.m. Beijing time (5:44 AM in India) on May 11. Approximately 10 minutes later, Tianzhou-10 successfully separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit, the agency said in a statement. The launch was

KATHMANDU, May 11: A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Nepals Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday morning, forcing the suspension of flight operations for around two hours, airport officials said. There were 277 passengers and 11 crew members on board the plane, and all are safe, they said. The incident occurred at 6:36 am when Turkish Airlines flight TK 726, arriving from Istanbul, caught fire after its rear wheel ignited while touching down at the airport. Foll

BANGKOK, May 11: Thailands former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge. A crowd of about 300 supporters and political allies gathered outside the Klong Prem Central Prison to greet the 76-year-old billionaire populist. Thaksin was a telecommunications magnate who founded his own political party

ISLAMABAD, May 11: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that May 10 will be celebrated as Marka-e-Haq Day annually. Addressing a ceremony on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the name given by Islamabad to last years four-day conflict with India, Shehbaz also claimed that Pakistani armed forces gave a historic and befitting response to the enemy. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed, India launched Operation

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Supreme Court on Monday asked a petitioner to approach the Centre with his plea seeking directions to regulate all institutions that impart education or religious instructions to children below the age of 14 years. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the petitioner, Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, to make a representation before the Union of India. We dispose of this writ petition with a direction to Respondent No 1 (Centre) to [] The post A

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Congress on Monday lashed out at the Central Government which has fully operationalised the four labour codes by notifying the final rules, alleging that these codes are the greatest setback for workers rights since Independence. In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Modi Government, in its typical cowardly fashion, waited for the assembly elections to conclude before notifying the four anti-worker labour codes through a series of gazette noti

LUCKNOW, May 11: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal regarding an austerity drive amid the West Asia conflict, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the BJP government had failed in handling both the economy and foreign policy, calling its appeal an admission of failure. In a post on X, Yadav said, As soon as elections are over, the Government suddenly remembered the crisis. In reality, there is only one crisis for the country and its name [] The post PM Modis appeal on fue

NEW DELHI, May 11: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday announced the launch of a major digital initiative aimed at strengthening judicial data integration and improving public access to court services across the country. Making the announcement at the outset of the days proceedings, the CJI said the judiciary is commencing the One Case One Data initiative, which will integrate multi-level information from all the high courts, district courts and taluka courts into a unified system. We ar

SRINAGAR, May 11: Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Monday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs refusal to ban alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir because Hindus are permitted to drink liquor was illogical. J-K CMs expected U-turn on the refusal to prohibit liquor shops lacks logic. He claims it is wrong to impose a ban on Hindus consuming alcohol since their religion does not forbid it. If this is the case, how have Hindu majority states like Gujarat and Bihar [] The post If Its Wrong To I

GANDERBAL, May 11: In a tragic incident amid inclement weather conditions in Central Kashmir, nearly 90 sheep and goats were killed after a massive lightning strike hit a nomadic flock in the upper reaches of the Kangan area of Ganderbal district, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred during the intervening night in the Dhana Dok area of Poshkar, a high-altitude meadow where several nomadic families from the Jammu region camp during the summer months for seasonal grazing. Sources said