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GANDERBAL, May 29: A major tragedy was narrowly avoided on Friday when a loaded trailer vehicle veered off the Srinagar-Kargil highway and fell into a deep gorge near Zojila in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district. Officials said the accident occurred near Pani Matha on the Zojila axis when the 14-wheeler trailer, en route to Kargil, reportedly lost control and tumbled down the mountainside. The vehicle, registered as JK01BC-2359, suffered severe damage in the mishap. Despite the impact, both the

LEH, May 29: The Finance Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has revised the Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees drawing salary under the 6th Central Pay Commission, enhancing it from the existing 257 per cent of basic pay to 262 per cent. The hike has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor of the Ladakh, VK Saxena. The post Ladakh LG Revises DA For Employees Under 6th Pay Commn appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

ASTANA, May 29: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that negotiations on trade liberalisation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and India have intensified, signalling fresh momentum in efforts to forge a free trade agreement between the two sides, according to a media report. Last year trade agreements were concluded with Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as with Indonesia, intensifying negotiations on trade liberalization with India, Putin was quoted as saying at the

JAMMU, May 29: Security forces continued Operation Sheruwali for the seventh consecutive day on Friday to hunt down two to three Pakistani terrorists believed to be hiding in the forests of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, while another anti-terrorist search operation was launched in neighbouring Poonch district, officials said. The forces targeted specific suspected terrorist hideouts with heavy firepower as the ultras continued shifting positions across the difficult terrain, valleys and g

SRINAGAR, May 29: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday demanded a full-fledged investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak and said the five states where the leak took place are governed by the BJP. Had there been no shortcomings, then would this have happened? Abdullah asked while talking to reporters here. He was responding to a question about the possible shortcomings in the system as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has now sought the help of the Army and Indian []

JAMMU, May 29: A massive forest fire broke out in the upper reaches of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, but prompt action from the forest department, aided by residents, helped bring the fire under control, officials said on Friday. The blaze ignited along the Mughal Road, damaging forest areas and causing temporary panic among commuters as flames and thick smoke billowed close to this historic route connecting Poonch with Shopian district. Officials confirmed that the Mughal Road remains s

BHUJ, May 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the government was considering expansion of the BSFs operational mandate by assigning it new sectors, and announced that a new paradigm of territorial security will be added to complement conventional border security. Addressing BSF personnel on a visit to Gujarats Kutch district to review border security, he also said the ongoing work to secure the vulnerable sections of the Harami Nala and Sir Creek areas along the border [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, which documents the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, and airmen who participated in the decisive military operation last year. Singh described the operation as an unprecedented success wherein India compelled Pakistan to seek a ceasefire within four days. It was different from all other wars that India has fought so far. The commemorative publication goes beyond histori

NEW DELHI, May 29 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated Indias first SkyCast system at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, describing it a milestone and the beginning of a new era in the history of Indian aviation. The Minister informed that only 18 such advanced systems exist across the world so far and India has now become

NEW DELHI, May 29: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modis silence on the CBSE debacle and inaction against the education minister showed he cared only about the survival of his government and not the future of lakhs of students. In a post on X, Gandhi said he had been demanding an independent judicial probe from day one into the CBSEs on-screen marking and the award of the contract to COEMPT as the youth of [] The post PM Only Cares About Survival Of His G

NEW DELHI, May 29: Institutional deliveries in India have increased from 88.6 per cent in 2019-2021 to 90.6 per cent in 2023-24, moving closer towards universal coverage, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 released on Friday. According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent. Mothers receiving at least four ANC visits also increased [

JAMMU, May 29: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the two-day fourth edition of Lavender Festival being organised under the theme, Lavender goes global, by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu on June 6. The inauguration will take place at the Government Degree College, Bhaderwah, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrating the continued success of the Purple Revolution and lavender-based rural entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a cu

SRINAGAR, May 29: Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi on Friday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed issues of mutual interest and scope for collaboration. H.E. Mrs. Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to India, called on the chief minister today in Srinagar and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including sustainable tourism, horticulture and allied sectors, the CMs office said on X. The Swiss Ambassador had on Thursday called on J-K Li

NEW DELHI, May 29: More than half of intended smartphone buyers in India may defer their purchases or shift to the second-hand market during the festive half of the year (July to December) if prices continue to rise, potentially dragging down annual sales by up to 30 per cent, according to a study. A joint report by Trakin Tech and Techarc, released on Friday, revealed that 54 per cent of intended smartphone demand for the second half of the year [] The post Rising prices may hit festive smartph

MUMBAI, May 29: The rupee appreciated 53 paise to close at 95.05 (provisional) against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as renewed optimism over the peace deal between the US and Iran boosted market sentiments. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair appreciated on an overnight decline in crude oil prices and a fall in the US dollar, after the US and Iran reached an understanding to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days. On Thursday, the US and [] The post Rupee rises 53 paise to close at

NEW DELHI, May 29: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint against Roppen Transportation Services, the parent company of the mobility platform Rapido, finding that no prima facie case of abuse of a dominant position was established. The complainant alleged that Rapido was operating private vehicles for commercial purposes in Uttarakhand, charging fares below the state-regulated minimum standards and engaging in non-transparent pricing and tax practices. In its order p

NEW DELHI, May 29: Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh D Ambani is evaluating pathways to broader stakeholder participation in Jio Platforms as the timeline set by him for the companys initial public offerings (IPO) nears. During the Annual General Meeting of RIL in August 2025, Ambani set the timeline of the first half of 2026 for listing Jio. Ambani, in RILs annual report published on Thursday, said the company is taking deliberate steps to strengthen Jios institutional framework, enha

SINGAPORE, May 29: Chinas maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz rather than the Strait of Malacca, creating a new arena of strategic competition in the Indian Ocean among Beijing, India, France and the US, according to a report by the London-based International Institute of Strategic Studies. Released ahead of the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue security summit that opened in Singapore on Friday, the report says the Indian Ocean Region is re-emerging as a key strategic theatre afte

NEW DELHI, May 29: The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to order unblocking of satirical digital outfit Cockroach Janta Partys X account but asked a review committee under the IT Rules to examine the issue and take a decision before July 7. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav permitted Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke to appear virtually before the committee, and observed that if the panel is satisfied that the blocking must be set aside, it is legally empowered [] The post HC

ADELAIDE (Australia), May 29: Roughly 500 million years ago, a strange event in the evolution of life on Earth seems to have taken place. The known fossil record from this time, which falls within the Cambrian period, contains a missing chapter. Palaeontologists refer to it as the Furongian gap. And its striking because there is an explosion of bio-diversity within the fossil record both immediately before and after it. This decline has been considered evidence for a real biological crisis [] Th

JERUSALEM, May 29: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described India as a huge power where there is an absolutely crazy love for Israel despite what he called efforts to delegitimise the Jewish state elsewhere. Speaking at a leadership programme in the Jordan Valley on Thursday, Netanyahu further cited India as a key example of Israels expanding international partnerships, as he discussed Israels international relationships and efforts to broaden its diplomatic partnerships. The rema

MOSCOW, May 29: An Austrian court sentenced a 21-year-old member of the Islamic State terror group (IS, ISIS, banned in Russia), accused of plotting a terrorist attack at a concert by US singer Taylor Swift in Vienna, to 15 years in prison, the DPA news agency reported. In late April, the ORF news portal reported, citing the lawyer of the defendant, that he had pleaded guilty to most charges. A second defendant in this case was sentenced to 12 years [] The post Man who plotted terrorist attack a

KATHMANDU, May 29: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday urged political parties, civil society and other stakeholders to contribute to developing a well-cultured and prosperous society as envisaged by the Constitution. The Constituent Assembly declared Nepal as a federal democratic republic on 15 Jeshtha 2065 Bikram Samvat (May 28, 2008), formally abolishing the 240-year-old monarchy in the country. Addressing a special ceremony at Tundikhel in Kathmandu on the occasion of Nepals 19th Rep

KATRA/JAMMU, May 29: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday paid his obeisance at the Mata Vaishnodevi shrine and said his visit, along with a team of officials, was for studying the management system here for developing an effective model project for temples in his state. Yadav said that the proposed model would focus on crowd management, public services and devotional services at major temples in Madhya Pradesh. The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga shrine, the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga shr

WASHINGTON, May 29:The test of the Quad is in getting things done for the purpose for which it was originally set up, experts said referring to the recent Quad foreign ministerial meeting convened by India. Participating in a panel discussion organised by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), foreign policy expert Tanvi Madan noted that in its meeting in July last year, the Quad foreign ministers had identified four distinct issues maritime security, economic security, tech

NEW DELHI, May 29: The number of gig workers in India could reach 2.5 crore by the end of the decade, and the Government is in consultation with fund managers to bring social security schemes for them, a labour ministry official said on Friday. At present, the country has around 1 crore gig workers, including those engaged with app-based food delivery and ride-hailing platforms. The Government is collecting the workforce data, and all these platforms have to update their workers [] The post Govt

MUMBAI, May 29: Robust macroeconomic fundamentals will support the growth trajectory of the Indian economy in the current fiscal year despite headwinds from elevated energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and global markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its Annual Report on Friday. Healthy balance sheets of the corporate and banking sectors, along with the governments continued thrust on capital expenditure, bode well for Indias strong growth trajectory, it said. Geopolitical risk h

NEW DELHI, May 29: IT firm Happiest Minds Technologies on Friday reported a 79.9 per cent growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 61.17 crore in the January-March quarter of FY26, primarily on the back of improved employee utilisation and a resulting expansion in operating margins. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 34 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY25, according to regulatory filings. Revenue from operations grew 10.9 per cent to Rs 604.08 crore during the [] The post Happiest M

NEW DELHI, May 29: Continuing its product portfolio expansion drive in India, American electric carmaker Tesla on Friday introduced the 2026 Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive in India, priced at Rs 50.89 lakh, its most affordable offering so far. The introduction of Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive in India follows the launch of the companys second model, a three-row six-seater SUV Model YL priced at Rs 61.99 lakh last month. Tesla made its much-awaited entry into India last year, launching [] Th

NEW YORK, May 29: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal gave assurances that the India-US interim agreement is close as he provided an encouraging update on bilateral trade negotiations during an interaction with eminent business leaders, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said. Goyal also discussed ways to further deepen India-US trade, investment and supply-chain partnerships during the closed-door roundtable interaction on Thursday. The Consulate General of India in New Y

SRINAGAR, May 29: PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Friday said the Centre exploring the possibility of using Indian Air Force aircraft to transport NEET-UG question papers to ensure foolproof conduct of the retest on June 21 reflected its incompetence and ineptitude. Now Air Force planes will transport NEET papers. Imagine the sheer level of corruption, incompetence and ineptitude. But as long as Muslims become lynch bait , click bait and rage bait, general public is happy! Iltija said in a [] The pos

NEW DELHI, May 29: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said that the womens quota law providing 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies wont have to wait for long, as he indicated that it would be in place before the 2029 parliamentary polls. In an exclusive interview with PTI on Thursday, the law minister also said that a lot of things will happen before the next Lok Sabha elections. Therefore, we will [] The post Womens Reservation Wont Have To Wait For Lon

BHOPAL, May 29: A local court here on Friday remanded Twisha Sharmas mother-in-law Giribala Singh and her husband Samarth Singh in CBI custody for five days in connection with the death of the model-actress. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) produced the two before the court here and sought a five-day remand for each. The custody of Samarth Singh, who was already in CBI remand, has now been extended by five more days. Justice Shobhana Bhalawes court granted the CBIs [] The post Twisha De

MULLANPUR, May 29: During his transition from a child prodigy to teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must have hit a million balls in the nets, yet he is averse to even a days break as life feels slow to him when there is no practice. The 15-year-old from Bihars Samastipur has been praised for his exceptional work ethic and a lot of credit goes to his father Sanjiv, who would drive him down to Patna five days a week from Samastipur [] The post One Day Without Practice Feels As If Life Has Sl

MUMBAI, May 29: Banks and financial institutions, taken together, reported 10,114 fraud cases involving Rs 48,021 crore in 2025-26, against 23,722 cases involving Rs 32,803 crore in 2024-25, according to the annual report for the Reserve Bank released on Friday. An assessment of bank group-wise fraud cases over the last three years indicates that although the number of frauds for public and private sectors banks has reduced, the amount involved has increased over the years, said the RBI Annual R

UDHAMPUR, May 29: In a major administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening policing and improving operational efficiency, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Udhampur has ordered the transfer and posting of seven police officers across the district with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the District Police Headquarters (DPHQ) Udhampur, several Inspectors and Police Sub-Inspectors have been assigned new responsibilities at important police stations and posts. Under the reshuff

BENGALURU, May 29: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said Indias spiritual heritage and civilisational wisdom were inspiring a more compassionate and conscious world, while lauding the efforts of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to spread the message of peace, harmony and human values across the globe. He launched five initiatives on youth development, entrepreneurship, sustainability and education at The Art of Living International Center as the organisation marked 45 years of service. Addressin

New Delhi, May 29: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the upgradation of the post held by senior IPS officer Umesh Chander Datta in the Special Protection Group (SPG). According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on May 28, 2026, the ACC cleared the proposal of the Office of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, for continuing the upgraded post of Inspector General (IG), Level-14, against the existing post of [] T

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NEW DELHI, May 29: Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, who drove high-level naval combat readiness during Operation Sindoor, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Indian Navy on Friday, bringing a wealth of frontline experience to the naval headquarters. Before taking the helm as the Navys second-in-command, the officer served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), Indias first and only integrated tri-services theatre command guarding strategic waters. Earlier, as the

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NEW DELHI, May 29: Observing that delay causes irreparable loss to litigants, the Supreme Court on Friday directed high courts across the country to pronounce judgements within three months from the date of reserving order. Underlining that faster decisions are required in cases of personal liberty, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Baghchi said that orders in bail applications should be pronounced the same day, and if they are reserved, they must be pronounced and

Tirthankar Mitra The swinging 60s which revolutionized music in Europe and America did not leave India untouched. If there were the Beatles, Queen, The Rolling Stone, nearer home there came up Mohiner Ghoraguli in Calcutta together with Indian Ocean in Delhi and not to forget The Local Train; but arguably the most eminent import from the West in this period was pioneer of jazz saxophone, Sonny Rollins. Rollins is no more. His historical Indian connection began in 1968 when the [] The post Sonny

Udhampur May 29: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma (IPS), on Thursday conducted a comprehensive security review meeting at Police Station Kud to assess the prevailing security situation and arrangements during the ongoing tourist season. The meeting was attended by SDPO Chenani Sukhbir Singh, SHO Kud Palak Anand, and other police officers. During the review, the DIG took stock of security measures, law and order preparedness, and arrangements put in place for

NEW DELHI, May 29: The Congress on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demonstrating extreme moral cowardice by standing out as Israels strongest supporter, and said his stance is a betrayal of all that India stands for and is unacceptable to crores of Indians. His remarks came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said at a conference in West Bank that Israel faced delegitimisation all over the world except in India. In a post on X, Congress general [] The post P

NEW DELHI, May 29: The Southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over India is expected to be 90 per cent of the long period average this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. While the Northeast is likely to witness normal rainfall this monsoon season, the remaining parts of the country may see below normal rainfall, the weather office said. The India Meteorological Department made the observations in its second forecast for the Southwest monsoon. In its first forecast on April []

NEW DELHI, May 29: The National Testing Agency has extended till June 22 the deadline for submitting bank account details for refund of examination fee for candidates of NEET-UG 2026, which was cancelled and would be held afresh amid allegations of paper leak. While announcing the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 on June 21, the NTA had said no examination fee would be charged from candidates for the fresh test. The NTA had also said fees already paid by students will [] The post NEET Fee Refund:

Excelsior Correspondent Nowshera, May 28: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inspected the ongoing construction works of the Sungal Tunnel project at Kalidhar and reviewed the pace and quality of execution on the ground. The Deputy Chief Minister took serious notice of the poor quality standards, slow pace of work and alleged violation of prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Expressing dismay over the delay, the Deputy Chief Minister noted that the project has already mis

NEW DELHI, May 28: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday emphasised the importance of fact-based debates on Thursday, stating that they not only strengthen constitutional institutions but also enhance their dignity and maintain public trust. Birla made these remarks during the release of 89 volumes documenting the proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly from 1924 to 1930 at the Delhi Assembly. He noted that this rare collection will serve as a valuable guide for the younger generation.

Excelsior Correspondent PALAMPUR, May 28 : Underlining the value of Indias unexplored Himalayan Economy, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that the Himalayan economy is set to become a major contributor to Indias future growth. The Minister said the next phase of Indias economic expansion will increasingly emerge from sectors and resource