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JAMMU, Apr 14: The Machail Mata Yatra commenced on Tuesday with hundreds of devotees paying their obeisance at the 9,705 feet high shrine in the scenic Paddar valley of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said. The pilgrimage to the revered shrine began with the reopening of its doors after winter, as authorities tightened regulations and made prior registration mandatory for devotees before darshan. Last year, a devastating cloudburst struck Chisoti village the gateway to the Macha

Jammu, Apr 14 : On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated Tawi Riverfront Project (Phase-I), developed at a cost of Rs 156 crore, to the public. In Phase-1 of Tawi Riverfront Project, Jammu Smart City Limited has developed promenades on the left bank, right bank, and the central island, creating four continuous stretches for walking, jogging, and cycling. A dedicated ghat area has also been developed for the sacred Tawi Aarti. Our vision is to create [] Th

KARGIL, Apr 14: Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday said there is currently no scope for operating large aircraft at Kargil Airport due to runway constraints, though smaller planes could be introduced after necessary upgrades, subject to commercial viability. Speaking to reporters here before concluding his four-day tour of the district, Saxena said he inspected the airport located 6 km from the main town and operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) following repeated public demand

JAMMU, April 14: The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the transfer and posting of several IAS officers of the AGMUT cadre with immediate effect, including the posting of three officers to Jammu and Kashmir. As per the official order, Vivek Agarwal, Asha Choudhary Malhotra and Vikas Ahlawat have been transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir. The post Three IAS Officers Posted To J&K In Latest AGMUT Cadre Transfers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday underscored the importance of selfless service, calling on people to work collectively for the welfare of society, the city, and the nation. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the upgradation of Apna Bhojanalaya at Government Medical College here, he urged people to commit to the cause of feeding the needy and building a legacy worthy of pride. The Lt Governor also called upon all sections of society to [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Ca

GANDHINAGAR, Apr 14: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday described national security as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, and stressed that the biggest mistake in assessing a nations strength is ignoring the willpower of its people. While factors such as military strength are critical, inherent strength of people often proves decisive in security matters, he insisted. Addressing students at the fifth convocation ceremony of the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhina

SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for their support and approval of the SudhmahadevDranga and SinghporaVailoo tunnel projects on NH-244. The Chief Minister said that these vital infrastructure projects will significantly strengthen connectivity, ensure all-weather access, and accelerate economic growth across the Chenab Valley and adjoining regions. The

BIJBEHARA, Apr 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Fruit & Vegetable Processing Centre at the International Fruit Market in Jablipora, Anantnag. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Masood Itoo, Minister for Agriculture Production and Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Srigufwara-Bijbehara Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, Additional Ch

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Speaking to a gathering of lawyers in Delhi the noted Senior Supreme Court Advocate and the bar leader Ashok Bhan, said : Today, we gather to pay our deepest respects to B. R. Ambedkara visionary whose intellect, courage, and clarity shaped the very foundations of our Republic. For me, as a member of the Bar and a student of constitutional law, this is not merely a tribute to a great leader, but an affirmation of an [] The post Dr BR Ambedkar believed Constitutionalism is an e

NEW DELHI, Apr 14 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, today called for strong clinical foundation in medical education, notwithstanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing role, while releasing the second edition of the Postgraduate Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition edited by Prof. Anupam Sibal and Dr Sarath Gopalan , with a foreword by Prof Kathleen B Schwartz from Johns Hopkins University School of Me

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14: Pakistan is engaged in high-level contacts to bring Iran and the US back to the negotiating table and the two sides may meet again in Islamabad for a second round of talks by next week, according to a media report on Tuesday. The contacts are ongoing for the revival of stalled negotiations between the US and Iran, and talks may be held again before the end of the two-week ceasefire on April 21, The Express Tribune newspaper [] The post US, Iran may meet again in Islamabad for

PARIS, Apr 14: French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will co-chair a conference Friday in Paris, bringing together non-belligerent nations willing to participate in a mission in the Strait of Hormuz when security conditions allow. Other participants will take part via videoconference, Macrons office said. European and other partners are ready to contribute to a purely defensive mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the statem

LAHORE, Apr 14: Pakistans security agencies have arrested sixteen terrorists belonging to various terror outfits in multiple operations conducted in Punjab province, an official said on Tuesday. Security forces conducted 113 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) over the past week in different districts, which led to the arrest of these terrorists, a spokesperson for the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said. A major terror plot was foiled by Punjab police by arresting 16 terrorists belonging t

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PESHAWAR, Apr 14: Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has amended the Hindu Marriage Act 2017 to simplify and streamline the process of registering Hindu marriages at the local level, an official said. According to the official, under the newly enacted Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Act 2026, members of the Hindu community will now be allowed to appoint marriage registrars at the district level to facilitate the formal registration of marriages. The amended law introduces changes in C

SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Police in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir have registered an FIR against an individual for allegedly operating a fake WhatsApp account in the name of SSP Budgam and attempting to influence the public. Police Station Budgam received reliable information that an individual, Sameer Ali Bhat of Pallar Budgam, was sharing screenshots of chats with a fake WhatsApp account operating in the name of SSP Budgam among the general public and posing as a close aide in [] The post Budga

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday alleged that the Government wants to bring a Constitution amendment bill in Parliament linked to the womens quota law with the political objective of winning the 2029 Lok Sabha election through a delimitation that suits the BJP, and urged Opposition MPs to outright reject such a proposal. Sibal said if the Government really cares about giving 33 per cent reservation to women, it must bring a bill to reserve [] The post Govt wants to bring

New Delhi, Apr 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar staunchly opposed Article 370 of the Constitution for the sake of Indias integrity. In a post on X on Ambedkars birth anniversary, Shah said he laid the strong foundation of Indias democracy by giving the country a Constitution that grants equal rights and opportunities to every class. He staunchly opposed Article 370 for the sake of the countrys integrity. Babasaheb, who gave the mantra to [] The post Am

RAIGANJ/MALDA (WB), Apr 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a two-pronged attack in poll-bound West Bengal, accusing the BJP and the RSS of destroying the Constitution with their hate-filled thinking, while claiming the ruling TMC has failed in fulfilling its promise of providing jobs to the states youth. Addressing poll rallies in Raiganj and Malda, Gandhi claimed that 84 lakh youths in Bengal have applied for the unemployment allowance promised by the Mamata Banerjee governmen

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and other Supreme Court judges paid tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary on Tuesday inside the apex courts premises. Speaking to the media in Hindi, the CJI appreciated and remembered Dr Ambedkar, reflecting on the enduring legacy of the principal architect of the Constitution. He said that Dr Ambedkar provided the nation with a comprehensive constitution designed to safeguard the rights of every citizen. We remember [] The pos

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, hailing the abrogation of Article 370 and the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the six-lane Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Dehradun. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister also apologised to the gathering for being late to the occasion. PM Modi said, Today is also the birth anniversary o

SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to take strict action against those behind the death of a Ramban youth, to send out a strong message that jungle raj will not be tolerated in the Union Territory. We want the atmosphere to remain good, but there are some people who want to create jungle raj here. They want to vitiate the atmosphere here and create a communal conflict, Abdullah said [] The post Ramban Youth Goes Missi

JAMMU, Apr 14: A motorcycle collided with a truck near Jammu here on Tuesday, killing a couple and injuring their 12-year-old son, officials said. Bal Krishan (45) and his wife Anita (40), natives of Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur, along with their son were travelling on a motorcycle when they were hit by a truck at the Gangyal bypass, the officials said. They said the couple, who were living in a rented accommodation at Model Town, Gangyal, died on the spot, and [] The post Couple From Madhya Prade

CAIRO, Apr 14: Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the US and Iran, Pakistani officials said Tuesday. The Pakistani officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter with the press. US Vice President JD Vance earlier said negotiations with Iran did make some progress while US President Donald Trump said Monday weve been called by the other side and they want to work a deal. A senior Hezbollah official on [] The post Latest: Pakistan pr

LOS ANGELES, Apr 14: The makers of the third instalment of the action-adventure franchise Jumanji 3, featuring Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black, said the film has been titled Jumanji: Open World. The announcement was made at Sonys CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Monday, where the first look and the trailer of the upcoming film were unveiled. It was attended by Hart, Johnson, and Black. The film is set to release on December 25 and also features Karen [] The post Kevin Hart, Dwayn

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Fitch Ratings on Tuesday upgraded Shriram Finance Ltds rating following a strategic investment by the firms stronger long-term shareholder. The long-term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) have been raised to BBB- from BB+. At the same time, Fitch has removed the SFL from Rating Watch Positive (RWP). The Outlook on the Long-Term IDRs is stable. The ratings were placed on RWP in January 2026 following Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.s agreement to acq

HONG KONG, Apr 14: Chinas exports grew 2.5 per cent in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand. The March export data released by Chinas customs agency Tuesday missed analysts estimates and was sharply down from the 21.8 per cent export growth recorded for January and February. Imports last month surged 27.8 per cent, up from the 19.8 per [] The post Chinas exports grew 2.5

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has received a CareEdge-ESG 1+ rating with a score of 87.3 from CARE ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) registered ESG rating provider. The score places AGEL at the top among all Indian companies assessed by CareEdge-ESG. The rating assigned to AGEL reflects the companys strong commitment to sustainable practices within the renewable energy sector, CareEdge-ESG said in a statement. The company h

Ahmedabad, Apr 14: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appealed to people to move beyond caste divisions and work towards an inclusive society, saying the country must now focus on bridging the gap between the haves and the have-nots. Addressing the Samajik Samrasta Mahotsav on the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar at Lok Bhavan (governors house) in Gandhinagar, Murmu said the caste system is a thing of the past and people should now move forward as one society. Those [] The post Rise Above C

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Three men have been sentenced by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court for involvement in an Al-Qaeda-linked terror conspiracy to carry out attacks in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday. The trio men have been identified as Museeruddin alias Raju and Minhaj Ahmad alias Minhaj of Lucknow, and Tawheed Ahmad Shah alias Sobu Shah, hailing from district Budgam of Jammu and Kashmir, they said. The Lucknow special court on Monday pronounced varying jail terms, ranging fro

Jammu, Apr 14 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday attended the ceremony marking the upgradation of Apna Bhojanalaya at Government Medical College Jammu. The community kitchen is run by Sewa Bharti and supported by J&K Bank along with other donors. The Lieutenant Governor lauded the noble initiative and partook in a meal at Apna Bhojanalaya. The Lieutenant Governor said the Sewa Bhartis enduring spirit of giving back, empowers individuals and strengthens communities. There is no higher d

SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Baisakhi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Kashmir on Tuesday, with the devotees thronging different gurdwaras to offer prayers. The main function was held at Gurdwara Chati Padshahi in the Rainawari area of the city, which was attended by a huge number of Sikh devotees. Senior officers of police and civil administration visited the Gurudwara to pay their obeisance. The celebrations by the members of the Sikh community were also held in various districts of []

New Delhi, Apr 14: The CBI on Tuesday conducted searches at 77 locations in eight states in connection with builders-financial institutions nexus case, officials said. The searches were spread across Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry, Bengaluru among other locations, they said. The case was handed over to the CBI by the Supreme Court, which on April 29, 2025 had directed the agency to register seven preliminary enquiries against builders in NCR, including Supertech Limited. Later in the year, the court

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NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday led parliamentarians and people in paying floral tributes to B R Ambedkar in Parliament complex on his 135th birth anniversary. Every year, hundreds of people line up to pay tributes to one of the key architects of the Indian Constitution at his statue in Parliament complex. Vice President Radhakrishnan, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chair, PM Modi, Speaker [] The post Vice P

JAMMU, Apr 14: With the aim of making Jammu and Kashmir a drug-free region during the 100-day Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, the UT Police, in coordination with other security agencies, have launched a major crackdown on the drug mafia, especially in the border districts, to dismantle supply chains and prevent the further transportation of narcotics across the region. Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on April 11, launched the hist

SRINAGAR, Apr 14: The strategically significant Zojila Tunnel along the Srinagar-Leh highway is nearing a major milestone, with excavation work expected to achieve a breakthrough by the end of May, officials associated with the project said. Once completed, the over 13-kilometre tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, ensuring round-the-year access across the treacherous Zojila Pass. Project developers said only around 300 metres of excavation remains, with work

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Losses on petrol have widened to Rs 18 per litre and to Rs 35 on diesel as state-owned fuel retailers continue to keep pump prices frozen despite a sharp rise in input costs, sources said. Despite prices being deregulated more than a decade back, state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) have not changed the retail petrol and diesel price since April 2022. Global crude oil prices [] The post

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CHANDIGARH, Apr 14: The Punjab Police has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of three persons and the recovery of six pistols from their possession, an official said on Tuesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X, said that preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media platforms and facilitated the smuggling of illegal arms. After retrieving the consignments, they further suppli

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: About 1.3 billion people around the world were living with Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in 2023, marking a 143 per cent increase since 1990, a study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal has estimated. The analysis, based on data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023, also projected that global cases of MASLD could rise to about 1.8 billion by 2050, driven largely by populat

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Indias homeopathy sector is experiencing a strong surge in demand, both within the country and across international markets, fuelled by growing consumer confidence in quality-assured Made in India medicines, experts have said. The momentum follows the governments push under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen global credibility through the AYUSH Premium Mark initiative, a move that is steadily reshaping Indias position in the global homeopathy landscape. Dr Subhash Kaus

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NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Certain forces are systematically engaged in undermining the legacy of BR Ambedkar and the Constitution, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday as he vowed to fight and defend the ideals of Babasaheb until my very last breath. The Congress paid homage to Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying the Constitution faces a conspiratorial attack today and we must rise to defend every principle he enshrined. On the birth anniversary of [] T

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SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Police have arrested eight people allegedly involved in vandalism during protests against sexual harassment of a girl student by a lecturer in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. A senior lecturer at a government higher secondary school in Sopore was on Monday booked on charges of sexually assaulting a female student, police said. Sopore Police arrested 8 miscreants involved in vandalism during a student protest; 25 more identified. Strict action

Khalsa Sajna Diwas Inderjeet S.BhatiaPrince bhatiainderjeet3@gmail.com Baisakhi, celebrated on April 13 or 14, is one of the most important festivals in northern India, especially in Punjab. It marks both the harvest of the rabi crop and a deeply significant moment in Sikh history. For farmers, it is a time of joy and gratitude as golden wheat fields are harvested after months of hard work. Villages come alive with fairs, traditional dances like bhangra and giddha, and a spirit of celebration. [

(Ambedkar Jayanti) Dr Manmeet Motan, Dr Mandeep Singh Azad mandeepsinghazad@gmail.com As India prepares to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti, we do more than commemorate the birth of a great leader we revisit a living philosophy. In an age marked by global unrest, widening inequalities, identity conflicts, and technological disruption, the question arises: What would Dr. B. R. Ambedkar have done if he were leading us today? To answer this is not merely an exercise in imagination, but a necessity for na

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com The case for womens reservation in India is often made in the lens of empowerment. It is often presented as a progressive measure to uplift women and correct historical injustice. While this argument is valid, it is also incomplete. The more compelling justification lies elsewhere: womens reservation is not merely about empowering women; it is about repairing a structural weakness within Indian democracy itself. A democracy derives its legitimacy not o