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Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 7 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a meeting via video conference with France Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, Prof. Philippe Baptiste, to review the expanding canvas of India-France strategic bilateral cooperation in Space and other areas of technology. The in

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police and J&K Bank signed a historic addendum to their 2023 MoU, boosting welfare for NoK of martyrs, serving personnel and SPOs, ensuring enhanced insurance cover, medical and education support. The addendum was signed by DGP Nalin Prabhat and Amitava Chatterjee, MD and CEO of J&K Bank, in the presence of senior officers of the Police and J&K Bank. Speaking on the occasion, the DGP stated that with 1,620 personnel laying down [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: In a step towards strengthening mother and child-friendly healthcare services, Himalaya Wellness Company has donated six feeding pods to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The specially designed feeding pods have been installed across key patient care areas within the Institute to provide nursing mothers with a safe, private, hygienic, and comfortable space for breastfeeding and i

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu today unveiled its transformative Joint eBBA (Hons) Degree Programme, developed in collaboration with Accenture Centre of Advanced Studies (ACOAS) under TalentSprint, part of Accenture LearnVantage. The four-year, full-time online undergraduate programme has been designed to bridge the gap between academic excellence and evolving industry expectations by seamlessly integrating management education with emerging techno

Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Digra Sachin (name changed) is very happy these days. He has been engaged recently to Reena (name changed), but deep down in his heart, he is a little worried. He confided this to his mother. Mom, you know that I am a thalassaemia carrier. I want to disclose this to Reena before getting married. I just want her to get herself tested for the carrier status. His mother got angry and told him not to do anything [] The post Thalassemia Prevention appeared first on Daily Excelsior

O. P. Sharma starline.syndicate.service@gmail.com The Red Cross Society today faces numerous challenges in a rapidly changing global landscape. With increasing humanitarian crises, especially in disturbed regions, the organization must enhance its momentum and mobilize greater public support to continue serving suffering humanity with dedication and unity. Every year on May 8, Red Cross Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Jean Henry Dunant, the founder of this

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 7: Vietnam Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr Vu Hai Quan, currently on India visit as a part of President To Lam led high level delegation, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh here and discussed collaboration in deep tech innovations. This was followed by delegation level b

LUCKNOW, May 7: Mitchell Marsh slammed a superb 111 off 56 balls as bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants snapped a six-match losing streak with a nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-curtailed IPL match here on Thursday. Sent in to bat, Marsh smashed nine fours and as many sixes, adding 95 off 56 balls with Arshin Kulkarni (17) and 70 off 41 balls with Nicholas Pooran (38) to single-handedly steer LSG to 209 for 3. Skipper Rishabh Pant [] The post Lucknow Super Giants be

PARAMARIBO, May 7 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said India sees Surinames growth potential and assured the South American nation that New Delhi would be its fellow traveller and partner in its development journey. Addressing a press interaction after a Joint Commission meeting, Jaishankar said India and Suriname were taking forward cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, tourism, digital capabilities and artificial intelligence. The meeting set out more ambit

KOTAK STAKE IN THREE BANKS MUMBAI, May 7 : The Federal Bank as well as the AU Small Finance Bank informed the stock exchange in separate filings here on Thursday, that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cleared the acquisition of 9.99% stakes each in both banks by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. The Federal Bank stated in its filing that it received formal approval from the RBI allowing Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire an aggregate holding of up [] The post RBI okays Kotak stake acquisitions in Federal

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 7: The All India Inter-University Wushu Championship 2026 continued with high intensity on Day 3 and Day 4 at SK Indoor Sports Complex Srinagar, where strong performances were witnessed in Taolu events. The Championship is being organised by the University of Kashmir through its Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES) under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities. The event features 12 weight categories in Mens Sanda, 10 weight

NEW DELHI, May 7 : Womens participation in Indias maritime sector has increased by 340 per cent since 2020, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said, underscoring the governments push to build a more inclusive, future-ready maritime workforce. Delivering the keynote address at the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue here, the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister highlighted Nari Shakti as a central pillar of Indias maritime growth story. Through initiatives like Sagar Mein Samman, we are adva

NEW DELHI, May 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other top ministers on Thursday changed the display pictures on their social media profiles to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor following a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The prime minister, earlier in the day, shared a digital poster depicting the now widely recognised logo of Operation Sindoor and urged others to do the same as a mark of respect [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 7: Concluding the discussions in the follow-up meeting held to review the Budget announcements for implementation during 2026-27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the second round of meetings at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers S

BEIJING, May 7 : The Indian Consulate General in Shanghai on Thursday led the Indian community and admirers of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in paying homage to him on his 165th birth anniversary. Paying floral tributes at the Tagore bust on famous Maoming Street and his statue in Lu Xun Public Park, Indian Consul General Pratik Mathur highlighted the significance of strengthening people-to-people exchanges, the consulate said in a statement. Tagore has a vast following among Chinese intell

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 7: Director General of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, Anuradha Gupta today inaugurated the Inter-School District-Level Competitions-cum-Selection Trials in fencing and archery at the Youth Hostel Wazir Bagh here. The competitions are being organised under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, by the District Youth Services and Sports Office Srinagar. The inaugural ceremony began with an anti-drug pledge administered by the DG

JAIPUR, May 7: No terror sanctuary across the Line of Control is safe, and India will target every terrorist infrastructure at a time and manner of its choosing, the Indian military said on Thursday, sending a clear warning to Pakistan on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Detailing what is now considered Indias most significant combat mission in five decades, the then heads of military operations for the three services elaborated on the strategic successes of the massive tri-services c

MOSCOW, May 7 : When Vladimir Osechkin wants to take his children to school or go to the supermarket, he calls the police. The Russian activist has lived under protection since 2022 because French officials believe Russia is trying to kill him. In April 2025, a crew of Russian men staked out Osechkins home and the surrounding area in southwestern France for several hours, taking videos and photos in suspected groundwork for an assassination, according to court documents seen by [] The post Russi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: In a significant step towards promoting mental wellness and supporting rehabilitation efforts under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, Department of Social Welfare today organized a special meditation and awareness session at the Police Drug De-Addiction Centre. The programme aimed to encourage emotional healing, stress management, self-discipline and the adoption of a positive and drug-free lifestyle among

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, MAY 07: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing upgradation and renovation works at Vicharnag Temple and Khankah-e-Naqshband Sahib (RA) being executed under the Heritage Conservation Scheme of the Government to preserve the rich cultural, spiritual and architectural heritage in the District. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, MAY 07: In preparation for the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of the festival across the Kashmir Division. During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed the KPDCL officers, to ensure uninterrupted power supply at prominent religious shrines including Hazratbal Shrine, Kalashpora, Jenab

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 7: Apni party president, Altaf Bukhari today said that traditional politics in Jammu and Kashmir has always pushed people toward the path of violence, ultimately leading the youth either to jails or graveyards. He urged that this politics of deceit and negativity must come to an end to ensure a better future for the younger generation. He made these remarks during a special event held at the party office in Srinagar today. The event was organised [] The post

Will continue to work to strengthen global fight NEW DELHI, May 7: On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India on Thursday reaffirmed its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism while vowing to further strengthen the global fight against the menace. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, referring to the operation, asserted that India gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism. We are marking the first anniversary of Op Sin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked a JKAS officer, presently posted as Chief Accounts Officer in the office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Srinagar, for allegedly accumulating assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. An ACB official said a case FIR number 06/2026 under the relevant sections of the Prevention of the Corruption Act was registered against Zafar Iqbal at Police Station ACB Central Jammu after

NEW DELHI, May 7: The Centre has authorised the Jammu and Kashmir LG to exercise powers, such as interception of signals, suspension of service and decryption of messages, related to telecom services in the UT during public safety events or national emergency, an official notification issued on Thursday said. According to the order, the President directed the LG to exercise the powers and discharge the functions of the state government under Sub-Section 20 (2) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023

BEIJING, May 7: Two former Chinese Defence Ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges by a military court today, in an unprecedented purge at the top of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). Their sentences were separately handed down by the military court. Both Wei and Li were also former members of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), headed by President Xi Jinping, and former state councillors, a high-ranking designation o

KOLKATA, May 7: Governor R N Ravi has dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7 after completion of its term, according to an official notification. The current assembly was constituted in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for the third consecutive term in the state. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The dissolution marks the formal completion of the tenure of the outgoing assembly, fol

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has hailed the valour and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. In a statement, the Lieutenant Governor said: As we mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we bow in reverence to the men and women in uniform whose unwavering resolve and extraordinary courage, delivered a fitting response to the enemy who targeted innocent civilians at Pahalgam. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel

SRINAGAR, May 7: Authorities at the Amar Singh College on Thursday ordered an inquiry into allegations of harassment levelled by a female student against a faculty member, following protests by students. The student made harassment allegations against the head of the media studies department, Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, following which he was disassociated of his academic duties till the completion of the inquiry. An order issued by the principal of the college said the proctorial board has been entrust

Jammu, May 7: Sainik School Nagrota has brought laurels to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by securing the prestigious Raksha Mantri trophy-2025 for sending the highest percentage of cadets to the National Defence Academy (NDA) in the NDA 154 course. The prestigious trophy was presented to the Principal, Captain (IN) Shibu Devasia by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth at the All India Principals Conference held at Sainik School Kazhakootam, Kerala, on Wednesday, May 7, 2026. This

SRINAGAR, May 7: Concluding the discussions in the follow-up meeting held to review the Budget announcements for implementation during 202627, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the second round of meetings at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. At the outset, Additional Chief Secretary Finance, Shailendra Kumar, briefed the Chief Minister and presented th

NEW DELHI, May 7: The Supreme Court on Thursday said consumers cannot be required to pay for a service which they no longer received, and tariff determination is not merely a mathematical exercise but a regulatory balancing act. The apex court set aside a February last year order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) which had directed that entire capital cost of Rithala Combined Cycle Power Plant in Delhi be permitted to be recovered through depreciation over a period [] The post Co

JAMMU, May 7: The Public Works (Road and Buildings) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 35 Degree and Diploma holder Incharge Assistant Engineers (AEs) of the Mechanical Wing as Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) in their own pay and grade with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here The post 35 PWD Incharge AEs Of Mechanical Wing Placed As Incharge AEEs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the implementation of an employees-wise CPIS based salary system for employees of power corporations under the Power Development Department through the JKPaySys platform from May 2026. As per a Government order issued by the Finance Department, the new system will cover employees of JKPCL, JKPTCL, KPDCL and JPDCL who were appointed before the unbundling of the department in October 2019, and are registered on the HRMS portal and are wor

RAJOURI, May 7: District Rajouri has earned national recognition for its outstanding performance in the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, securing the highest participation in the country. In a letter of appreciation issued by MY Bharat, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, the efforts of the district administration under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, were lauded for achieving a remarkable milestone of 18,017 quiz attempts t

SRINAGAR, May 7: Warning against working in silos, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has highlighted disconnect between the security apparatus and the peoples representatives and asserted that the regions security challenges cannot be resolved only through a purely military lens. Talking to news agency here about the after effects of last years Pahalgam massacre of 26 people by terrorists, Abdullah spoke about the complexities of counter terrorism and revival of tourism and argued t

SRINAGAR, May 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Zafar Iqbal-KAS, Chief Accounts Officer, currently posted in the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K, Srinagar. According to officials, the accused officer, son of Mir Hussain and a resident of Gursai, Mendhar in Poonch district, presently residing at Bathindi Jammu, came under the scanner following a secret verification conducted by the ACB

Anantnag, May 7: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and illegal narcotics networks, Anantnag Police on Thursday attached immovable property worth approximately 2.5 crore belonging to an alleged notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the NDPS Act. Police said the attached property includes a double-storied residential house, a shopping complex comprising 20 shops, and land measuring 1 Kanal and 6 Marlas. The property belongs to Javid Ahmad Rather, son of Mohd Abdu

New Delhi, May 7: As India marks the first anniversary of Op Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs sharply rebuked Islamabads policy of terrorism. MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistans action of cross-border terrorism. The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital. He recalled the da

NEW DELHI, May 7: India on Thursday reiterated its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorist activities and vowed to strengthen the global fight against terrorism. New Delhis firm message came on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. We are marking the first anniversary of Op Sindoor today. The entire world saw the Pahalgam terrorist attack for what it was. We gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, External Affairs Mini

MUMBAI, May 7: The rupee pared initial losses and settled for the day on a positive note, higher by 23 paise at 94.26 (provisional) against the greenback on Thursday, as Brent crude and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Forex traders said Brent oil prices have fallen below USD 100 per barrel on a rise in investor risk appetite in global markets on hopes of peace between the US and Iran. However, factors such as unabated foreign [] The post Rupee rises 23 paise to close at

NEW DELHI, May 7: Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Thursday announced incorporation of step-down subsidiaries for generating power using clean energy sources. The new entities have been incorporated by its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Sixty Four Limited (ARE64L), AGEL informed the exchanges. ARE64L Step-One Renewable Energy Limited (ARE64S1L) and ARE64L Step-Two Renewable Energy Limited (ARE64S2L) have been incorporated for generation of power using renewable sources of energy,

SRINAGAR, May 7: Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Thursday attached immovable properties worth over 2 crore belonging to notorious drug peddlers in the Chanapora and Qamarwari areas of Srinagar. In the first action, Police Station Chanapora attached a double-storey residential house with attic worth approximately 1 crore belonging to accused Huzaif Shabir Dar, son of Shabir Ahmad Dar, a

SRINAGAR, May 7: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will deliver justice if the controversy surrounding alleged malpractices in the West Bengal polls reaches the apex court of the country. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the partys provincial committee, Abdullah said everyone is raising questions over the poll results. Mamata (Banerjee) is raising questions, Akhilesh (Yadav) is raising questions, everyone is raising quest

VATICAN CITY, May 7: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened a fence-mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday after President Donald Trumps broadsides against Pope Leo XIV and the US-Israeli war in Iran angered the Holy See and sparked ongoing sparring between the two American leaders. Rubio, a practising Catholic, had an audience scheduled with Leo, which was complicated at the last minute by Trumps latest criticism of the Chicago-born pope. Leo has pushed back, calling out Trumps misrepresent

BEIJING, May 7: Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges on Thursday, official media reported. Wei and his successor Li, who worked under President Xi Jinpings watch, were expelled from the ruling Communist Party in 2024. Wei served as Defence Minister from 2018 to 2023, and Li barely served a few months as his successor. Li, a Chinese aerospace engineer who headed the Peoples Liberation Armys [] The post

WASHINGTON/ TEHRAN, May 7: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that a US proposal to end the war is still under review, and that Tehran will share its response with Pakistani mediators after finalizing its position. Irans response came as President Donald Trump expressed optimism, telling Republicans at a virtual campaign event in Georgia that he believed the war would end soon. Weve had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, and its very possible well [] The post

LOS ANGELES, May 7: Priyanka Chopra Jonas has found her next Hollywood film in Reset, a survival thriller which will feature her alongside Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom. The movie, which will go into production in August, will be directed by Matt Smukler, best known for the 2020 drama film Wildflower. Rest will feature Priyanka as a woman who wakes up in the middle of the wilderness, days from civilisation, with no memory of how she got there. [] The post Priyanka Chopra Jonas team

Leh, May 7: The urban public transport infrastructure in Ladakh is all set for a makeover, with the introduction of unique Ladakhi Smart Bus Shelters that would blend the passenger-friendly modern amenities with Ladakhs distinctive cultural architecture. Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has approved the construction of 30 Ladakhi Smart Bus Shelters in Leh. These bus shelters are architecturally inspired by Ladakhi Gonpas and feature amenities such as GPS-enabled real-time bu

PESHAWAR, May 7: Three children have been killed and two others injured in an explosion outside their house in Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The explosion occurred late on Wednesday in the Ghwa Khwa area of Lower South Waziristan bordering Afghanistan when explosive material planted in a motorcycle detonated. Police said the motorcycle had allegedly been parked outside the house of a man named Saddam Hussain by an unidentified individual shortly before the blast. Th