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Death toll in US-Israeli strike on girls school in southern Iran rises to 40, reports AP citing state-run IRNA news agency The post Death toll in US-Israeli strike on girls school in southern Iran rises to 40, reports AP citing state-run IRNA news agency appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Feb 28: Above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday. These parts include West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, south and east Maharashtra, east Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of north Karnataka and north Tamil Nadu. In March, however, maximum temperatures are

Srinagar, Feb 28: Crime Branch Kashmir has charge-sheeted a cyber fraudster for allegedly duping a Srinagar-based man of Rs 41,000 on the pretext of arranging a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Haryana for re-registration of a private car at Srinagar, officials said on Saturday. In a statement, A probe conducted by Crime Branch Kashmir into the allegations of duping a Srinagar based person of amount of Rs. 41000/_ on the pretext of arranging NOC from Haryana for re-registration of private []

AMARAVATI, Feb 28: Andhra Pradesh plans to open up its mineral-rich coastline for large-scale rare earth and titanium-bearing beach sand mining, in a strategic move aimed at reducing Indias dependence on Chinese imports and building a domestic value chain for critical minerals. State-run miner Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) has identified multiple heavy mineral-bearing deposits across coastal districts, positioning the state as a potential hub for titanium dioxide, titani

Jammu, Feb 28: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are capable of overcoming every challenge and will script history if provided the right opportunities and guidance. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 2nd edition of Sikh Cricket Premier League (SCPL) at University of Jammu, he highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the sports landscape in the Union Territory has undergone a historic transformation over the past few years

BHUBANESWAR, Feb 28: Odisha-based Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA) has announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Tata Steel Limiteds ferro-chrome plant at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district. According to a company statement, the transaction is valued at Rs 707.26 crore, comprising a base consideration of Rs 610 crore along with GST and net working capital. The acquisition has been funded entirely through internal accruals. Established in 1961, IMFA is a fully integrated prod

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd will invest Rs 1,736.25 crore in setting up a wind power project in Maharashtra that will help expand its renewable energy portfolio, as it targets net zero carbon emissions by 2035. In a regulatory filing, GAIL said its board at its meeting on Friday approved the investment in setting up 178.2 megawatt wind power capacity. The project, to be completed in 24 months from the award of the contract, will [] The post GAIL to invest Rs 1,736

CHENNAI, Feb 28: Electric motorcycle startup Raptee.HV has drawn up plans to expand its footprint across all southern state capitals and enter the western market by the end of the year, a top official said. The Chennai-based company has commenced deliveries of its motorcycle, the T30, and plans to enter Bengaluru-its second market after Chennai-by April. Priced at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom), the T30 comes with an eight-year battery warranty and a three-year vehicle warranty, supported by dedicat

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Zydus Lifesciences on Saturday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market generic anti-parasitic and leprosy medications. The company has received final approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Ivermectin Tablets (3 mg) and Dapsone Tablets ( 25 mg and 100 mg), the Ahmedabad-based drug said in a statement. Ivermectin tablets are prescription anti-parasitic medications primarily indicated for treating parasitic worm infections in h

DUBAI, Feb 28: Bahrain on Saturday said that a missile attack targeted the US Navys 5th Fleet headquarters in the island kingdom. It offered no other immediate information about the attack. The US and Israel launched an attack on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media reported strikes nationwide, and smoke could be seen rising from the capital. (AP) The post Bahrain says missile attack targeted US Navys 5th Fleet he

TYMPAKI (Greece), Feb 28: An Israeli-built Heron 2 drone whirs off the tarmac on a new surveillance mission. The aircrafts sensors scan for boats along the 350-kilometer (220-mile) stretch of sea between Libya and the Greek island of Crete and can detect activity hidden below deck. Crete, Greeces largest island, saw a threefold increase in irregular migration last year, becoming the countrys busiest point of entry with about 20,000 arrivals, even as overall irregular migration to Europe fell by

Cairo, Feb 28: The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have decided to resume missile and drone attacks on shipping routes and on Israel in support of Iran. Thats according to two senior Houthi officials, who spoke in condition of anonymity because there is no official announcement from the Houthi leadership. One of the officials said the rebels first attack could come as soon as tonight. The rebels ceased their attacks on the Red Sea shipping route as part of a deal [] The post Yemens Iranian-Backe

New Delhi, Feb 28: ICC Chairman Jay Shah joined the Indian cricketing fraternity in lauding Jammu and Kashmirs maiden Ranji Trophy title victory, describing it as a key moment that will ignite belief in the current generation from the region and drive the next one to take up the sport. Shahs sentiment was echoed by Indian cricket legends like off-spin greats Harbhajan Singh and R Ashwin among others. Congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir team in India for scripting a [] The post It Will Ignite

5 students killed at a girls school in southern Iran in Israel-US strike, reports AP, citing Irans state-run news agency IRNA The post 5 students killed at a girls school in southern Iran in Israel-US strike, reports AP, citing Irans state-run news agency IRNA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Feb 28: IndiGo on Saturday temporarily suspended flights to and from the Middle East in view of the evolving situation in Iran. In view of evolving airspace restrictions around Iran and the Middle East, all flights to and from the Middle East are cancelled till 0000 hrs, it said in a post on X. The suspension is till 0000 hours IST. Services have been suspended to and from Dubai, Jeddah, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Bahrain, Sharjah, Kuwait and [] The post IndiGo Temporarily Suspends Flig

Hubballi, Feb 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah watched from the stands at the KSCA Cricket Ground here as Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in the history books by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title on Saturday. Abdullah was present on the fifth and final day of the summit clash against Karnataka as J&K lifted the trophy on the basis of their first-innings lead after the match ended in a draw. Theyve done it. Well done J&K, Abdullah wrote on [] The post Theyve Done It, Well Done J&K: CM

United Arab Emirates says 1 person killed from falling shrapnel after Iranian missile attack, reports AP The post United Arab Emirates says 1 person killed from falling shrapnel after Iranian missile attack, reports AP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Music can be a powerful way to celebrate heritage and collective pride with no boundaries, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday. He shared a video of his experience at the North East Music Festival held in the national capital recently, where he also conversed with the artistes. Titled, An evening with Reble, Parikrama, Tetseo Sisters and more at North East Music Festival, Gandhi said he spent an unforgettable evening at the North East Music Festival [] The post Music

Hubballi, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra on Saturday struggled for words after guiding his side to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title, calling it the biggest moment of his life. Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in the history books by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title on the basis of a first-innings lead, after the final against Karnataka ended in a draw. I cant explain to be honest, I have no words. At this time, it [] The post No Words, Its The Biggest Moment Of My

Explosions heard in Qatar as Iran launches counterattack over Israel-US assault on the Islamic Republic, reports AP The post Explosions heard in Qatar as Iran launches counterattack over Israel-US assault on the Islamic Republic, reports AP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday declared a cash award of 2 crore for Team J&K in recognition of their historic Ranji Trophy title win against Karnataka. In a message shared on X, the Chief Minister extended congratulations to the players and support staff, praising their dominant performance on Karnatakas home ground and describing the achievement as a defining chapter in J&Ks cricketing journey. He said the milestone victory has ignited pride across the

Jammu, Feb 28: The new generation embodies possibility itself. I believe our youth are the solution to every challenge. Provide them apt opportunities, robust platforms, and true mentorship, and they will author history, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 2nd Edition of Sikh Cricket Premier League (SCPL) at Cricket Ground, University of Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor said that the Sikh Cricket Premier League

TEHRAN, Feb 28: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens, urging them to exercise utmost caution and remain indoors as far as possible amid the ongoing regional tensions. In view of the developing situation, all Indian nationals in Iran are advised to exercise utmost caution, avoid unnecessary movements and remain indoors as far as possible, the embassy said in a post on X. It further said that all the Indian nationals may also consider [] The post Indian Embass

New Delhi, Feb 28: A day after former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in the liquor policy case, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday accused the BJP of weaponising the law to target opposition leaders. The senior advocate urged the Supreme Court to direct the government to amend laws for ensuring that arrests are made only after a magistrate is shown oral and documentary evidence justifying the action. Sibal also accused the government of following a colonial [] The post S

Ahmedabad, Feb 28: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said that while Indias arbitration framework has matured considerably, significant challenges remain in building trust, strengthening institutional capacity, and developing a coherent pipeline of qualified arbitral professionals. Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the Gujarat High Court Arbitration Centre (GHAC) in Ahmedabad, the CJI said India must measure itself against the standards of leading arbitral seats across t

Jammu, Feb 28: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday termed Jammu and Kashmirs maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as the Union Territorys finest hour, with the LG expressing deep pride and emotion over the historic achievement. In a post shared by the Office of LG J&K on X, the Lieutenant Governor said emotions were surging beyond words as he watched the J&K cricket team lift the prestigious Ranji Trophy. Praising the players for their grit and determination, the LG congratulated [] The post

Hubballi, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in the history books by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title on the basis of a first-innings lead, after the final against Karnataka ended in a draw here on Saturday. Having secured a massive 291-run lead on Friday, J&K tightened their grip on the contest on the fifth and final day with another commanding batting display. Resuming their second innings at 186 for four, Qamran Iqbal, who was unbeaten on 94 [] The post Jammu And Kashmir Cre

Jerusalem, Feb 28: Explosions rocked northern Israel on Saturday as the country worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with the US on Iran. The blasts echoed just after the Israeli military said it would be using its air defence systems to bring down the Iranian fire. There was no immediate word on any damage or casualties from the ongoing attack. (AP) The post Explosions Rock Northern Israel As Country Works To Intercept Incoming Iranian Missiles appea

JAIPUR, Feb 28: Attacking the Congress over its youth wings shirtless protest at the AI summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the opposition party has become Muslim League-Maoist Congress that tries to intrude anywhere it can to malign the nation. The Muslim Leagues hatred towards India was the reason for the Partition and today, the Congress is acting in the same manner, Modi said at a rally at Kayad Vishram Sthal in Rajasthans Ajmer. He was in Ajmer [] The post INC Has Become M

MENDHAR/JAMMU, Feb 28: At least nine rusted mortar shells were found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. The mortar shells were found scattered in the Mankote area by Army troops during area domination. The whole area was cordoned off and Army bomb disposal squads were rushed to the spot. The mortar shells were safely destroyed in controlled explosions without causing any damage, the [] The post

Jerusalem, Feb 28: India on Saturday issued an advisory for its citizens in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times after the country launched a joint attack with the US against Iran. In its advisory, India said, In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times. Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines [] The post Ex

Hindi proverbs show the traditional wisdom of India, built up over thousands of years. They give advice about duty, family, and karma. Some proverbs are used more in certain areas or groups, showing the wide variety of Hindi spoken in the country. In the 21st century, with the rise of technology, many people wonder if old sayings are still in use. In India, proverbs are a part of everyday conversation. Politicians use them to persuade, parents use them to teach [] The post 12 Hindi Proverbs You

Dubai, Feb 28: Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Irans capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the citys downtown. The first apparent strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The United States is participating, though it was immediately clear the full extent of its involvement, according to a US official and a person familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity to detail sensitive military operations. It wasnt immediately clear

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The United States is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran, reports AP, citing sources The post The United States is participating in the Israeli strikes against Iran, reports AP, citing sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Hanle (Ladakh), Feb 28: A cheery Julley (traditional Ladakhi greeting) rings over airwaves in chilly mornings across the six hamlets of Hanle, nestled amidst towering mountains close to the India-China border, as community radio station (CRS) Anlay brings news and entertainment to the remote region bereft of other forms of mass media. From weather updates to programmes on local culture to the latest Bollywood buzz, the CRS, operating out of a three-room house, is the link for the locals to [] Th

HUBBALLI, Feb 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in Hubballi, Karnataka, to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, as the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team stands on the brink of scripting history. Calling it a defining moment for J&K cricket, the Chief Minister said he travelled to Hubballi to personally cheer the team as they move towards sealing a historic victory. I am in Hubballi to cheer the J&K cricket team as they seal a historic win. [] The post On The Cusp Of Glory: CM Omar Abdul

KOLKATA, Feb 27: The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday started publishing the post-SIR electoral rolls in West Bengal in phases, as officials put up hard copies of the list in some districts such as Bankura. Till reports last received, the list was yet to be made available online on the designated EC portals and mobile app. No clarity was yet received on the total number of deletions from the draft rolls, but EC sources said that names of over 1.35 [] The post EC starts publishing post-SIR el

Iran shuts down its airspace as Israel launches attack on country, reports AP The post Iran shuts down its airspace as Israel launches attack on country, reports AP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

More explosions rock Irans capital, Tehran, reports AP citing witnesses The post More explosions rock Irans capital, Tehran, reports AP citing witnesses appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Chandigarh, Feb 28: Punjab Police has arrested 10 people after busting two organised cross-border drug and illegal arms smuggling modules, a top official said on Saturday. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media platforms, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said. Heroin and illegal weapons were being smuggled into Indian territory and further distributed across different areas through a well-organi

Dubai, Feb 28: An explosion rang out on Saturday in Irans capital, Tehran, witnesses said. There was no immediate comment from the government about the blast. The explosion came as tensions were high between Iran and the United States over Tehrans nuclear programme. (AP) The post Witnesses Say They Hear An Explosion In Irans capital, Tehran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Describing graduates as architects of the vision of a Viksit Bharat, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday said universities must drive research and innovation that are not just rooted in Indian realities but are also globally competitive. Addressing the 102nd convocation of Delhi University (DU) here, the vice president noted the growing enrolment of women in higher education and said that more than 70 per cent of the gold medallists this year were women. More [] The p

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: While renewable electricity generation has continued to grow as the world shifts away from fossil fuels, the speed of the transition may not be as fast as one would have hoped, said Ita Kettleborough, director of the Energy Transitions Commission. He noted that this is notwithstanding the remarkable cost declines in the generation of clean energies. The Energy Transitions Commission is a United Kingdom-based think tank, which focuses on economic growth and climate mitigation.

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JAMMU, Feb 28: At least one person was killed and two others were injured after a truck met with an accident in the Kalai area of Poonch district on Saturday morning. Officials said that a loaded truck was coming from Jammu to Poonch when it lost its balance near the Kalai area and rolled down, resulting in an accident. One person was killed and two others were injured. The deceased has been identified as Maksood Ahmad, while as injured have [] The post Road Accident In J&Ks Poonch Leaves One De

Hubballi, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is currently in Hubballi, Karnataka, to witness the final day of the Ranji Trophy Final, marking a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket. In a post on X, the Office of the J&K Chief Minister wrote, that the Chief Minister is present in Hubballi to witness the concluding day of the summit clash. The post described the occasion as momentous for J&K Cricket, with the team standing just moments [] The post CM Omar Reaches Hubba

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Feb 28: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump has said he gets along with Pakistan very well and that the country is doing terrifically well. I would, but I get along with Pakistan very well, very, very well. You have a great Prime Minister, you have a great General there. You have a great leader, two of the people that I really respect a lot, and I think that Pakistan is doing terrifically [] The post I Get Along With Pak Very

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFE) Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award, in a function held here today. This honour was awarded at the 13th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology and the International Conference on Translational Research in Ethnopharmacology, Integrating Traditional Medicine in Modern Healthcare, held at the