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Kolkata, Jan 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government, accusing it of providing shelter to infiltrators, institutionalising corruption and deliberately obstructing border security measures for electoral gains. Addressing a BJP workers meeting at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas, Shah also asserted that the TMC government was certain to go in the upcoming assembly elections. He said formation of a BJP government in West B

Jammu, Jan 31: The Border Roads Organisation on Saturday restored road connectivity along the 112-kilometre stretch reconnecting Jammu and Kashmirs Doda-Kishtwar belt with Himachal Pradesh after intensive snow clearance operations carried out under extreme weather conditions last week. The Kishtwar-Sansari road, where the work was completed, links the Union territory with the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. Battling heavy snowfall, the organisation is also carrying out rapid snow-cleara

JAMMU, Jan 31: IAS officer Vivek Bhardwaj, who earlier served in Jammu and Kashmir in senior administrative roles, has been given additional charge as Secretary of the Department of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources. As per an official order, the competent authority has approved the assignment of additional charge to Vivek Bhardwaj, IAS (WB:1990), presently Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, from January 31, 2026 to February 6, 2026, during the leave period of Shailesh K

JAMMU, Jan 31: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has reconstituted its existing Honble Judges Committees following the retirement on superannuation of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul. Read this order for additional details The post High Court Reconstitutes Judges Committees After Retirement Of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he only wished for the victory of his party and the UDF opposition led by it in the upcoming assembly polls in Kerala. Tharoor, speaking to reporters here, said that he will be campaigning for the victory of his party and the Front. He also reiterated that he has only one party the Congress and said that the media should stop asking him that question again and [] The post Only wish for Cong, UDF victory in assembly po

New Delhi, Jan 31: The government has made it mandatory for IPS officers of the 2011 batch and onwards to have a minimum of two years experience at the SP or DIG level on central deputation to be empanelled as inspector general (IG) at the Centre, an official order said. The move aims to ensure that senior officers have adequate ground-level working experience at the Centre, an officer in the know of the development said. In the order issued recently, [] The post 2-Year Central Deputation Mandat

New Delhi, Jan 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate the civil terminal of the Halwara airport in Punjab and name the Adampur airport after Sant Ravidas. On the auspicious occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas ji, the renaming of Adampur Airport honours the revered saint and social reformer whose teachings of equality, compassion, and human dignity continue to inspire Indias social ethos, a statement from the PMO said. The prime minister will visit []

BULAWAYO, Jan 31: Five- time champions India will look to avenge their humiliating Asia Cup final loss against arch-rivals Pakistan when the two teams lock horns in a Super Six match of the ICC Mens U-19 World Cup here on Sunday. India lost to Pakistan by 191 runs in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai, on December 21 last after winning the group match of the same tournament against the arch-rivals by 90 runs on December 14. And come [] The post U-19 WC: India Eye Asia Cup Final Revenge Against

Chennai, Jan 31: ISRO is working towards the first uncrewed mission of its ambitious Gaganyaan Mission scheduled for 2027, Chairman V Narayanan has said. The Gaganyaan mission is Indias first human spaceflight programme currently under development. It aims to send a three-member crew on a three-day mission to space and bring them back safely to Earth. Gaganyaan programme is planned in 2027. Before that, three uncrewed missions are planned. We are working towards the first uncrewed mission, he to

SRINAGAR, Jan 31: The night temperature settled below the freezing point across Kashmir, but rose in most areas, officials said, as Saturday marks the beginning of Chillai Khurd and end of the harshest winter period. The meteorological department, however, has forecast light to moderate rain or snow, especially in the higher reaches, they said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city settled at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius on Friday night, down from the previous nights 1.3 degrees Celsius. This wa

New Delhi, Jan 31: A new study demonstrates how immune cells in the gut facilitate the spread of Parkinsons disease to the brain, pointing towards a potential target for therapy. Parkinsons disease a neurodegenerative condition characterised by tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement, among others is thought to originate in the gut, as one of the first cranial regions to be affected is the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve which is directly connected to the gut. [] The post Study sh

BARAMATI, Jan 31: Amid reports that Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, will be sworn in as the Maharashtra deputy chief minister, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday distanced himself from the development, claiming he had no idea about it. Addressing a press conference in Baramati, Pawar said that he had found out about the swearing-in through media reports. We dont know about the swearing-in. We got to know about it through the news. I have no idea about [] The post No Idea About Sunetras S

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Dubai, Jan 31: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the free trade agreement reached between India and the EU, describing it as a significant step towards promoting economic openness and supporting sustainable growth. India and the European Union on Tuesday sealed a landmark free trade agreement billed as the mother of all deals to create a market of two billion people with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top EU leadership unveiling a five-year agenda to largely leverage [] The post UAE

JAMMU, Jan 31: Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has relieved two IAS officers to facilitate their joining in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said that IAS officers Anjali Sehrawat and Kumar Abhishek have been formally relieved from their respective posts in the Delhi Government. Anjali Sehrawat, a 2013-batch IAS officer, was serving as Director Higher Education and Director Tourism, Transport and Trade (TT&E) in Delhi, while Kumar Abhishek, a 2016-batc

JAMMU, Jan 31: The Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district on Saturday to review the counter-terrorism grid and commended the troops for their unwavering resolve in the ongoing anti-terror operation. A firefight is underway to neutralise a group of three holed-up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in the district. The visit of the Army commander to the mountainous district comes after a high-level security review of the evolving security dynamics in the

MUMBAI, Jan 31: Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar, who is all set to be sworn in as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister replacing her deceased husband and NCP chief Ajit Pawar in the state cabinet, reached Mumbai on Saturday. She reached Devgiri, the official residence of her late husband in south Mumbai, in the wee hours, accompanied by son Parth. The 62-year-old leader, who is not a member of either house of the Maharashtra legislature, will be elected as leader of [] The post Sunetra Pawar Reach

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: With the aim of promoting awareness about the importance of data protection and privacy, an awareness programme on Data Privacy Day 2026, organised by NHPC Limited was held here today The programme was organized in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). Bhupender Gupta, CMD, NHPC, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects), Mahesh Kumar Sharma, Director (Finance) and Santosh Kumar, CVO along with senior officials were present during the

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 30: Marking a significant expansion of Kias footprint in the region, AM Group inaugurated the AM Kia Showroom along with the launch of the All-New Badass Seltos, followed by the inauguration of the AM Kia Workshop, here today. The unveil ceremony was held at AM Kia Showroom, Omara Colony, followed by the workshop inauguration at Plot No. 7, Industrial Estate, IID Centre SICOP, Udhampur 182104. The event was graced by chief guest MLA Pawan Gupta. [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today said that industrial growth in J&K cannot be achieved through excessive controls, repeated fees and endless permissions. It stressed that a trust-based, facilitative and entrepreneur-friendly regulatory framework is essential for MSMEs to survive, grow and generate employment. In a statement, FCIK sought the intervention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, saying that before speaking of Ease of D

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today presented the second best tableau award to Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture, J&K, at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp here recognising J&Ks outstanding performance in the 77th Republic Day Parade. Renowned theatre personality and former Secretary of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Balwant Thakur, who conceptualized the tableau, was present among other dignitaries. The tableau was p

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir posted a fighting total of 227 runs in their first innings against Jharkhand on Day 1 of the Mens U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy match at BSL Cricket Stadium, Jharkhand today. The innings was anchored by Basit Nazir, who played a superb knock of 111 runs off 265 balls, showcasing great temperament and class under pressure. His innings included 14 boundaries and a six.Udhay Partap Singh provided valuable support with a well-compiled [] The po

LONDON, Jan 30: An Indian-origin drug dealer has been jailed for 20 years by a court in north-west England for plotting a range of firearms and drugs offences. Naginder Gill, 47, used the handle indianoceon on the encrypted communications platform EncroChat in the plot involving 59-year-old Carl Ian Jones, and 29-year-old Harly Wise. While Jones was handed a 30-year sentence, Wise was jailed for 25 years at a sentencing hearing at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday. The UKs National Crime [] The pos

Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first team to win consecutive Australian Open mixed doubles titles since 1989 after beating the French pair of Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 on Friday. The Australians trailed 7-5 in the final-set tiebreaker before coming back to lead 9-7. On match point and with Peers serving, Guinard hit a backhand into the net to clinch victory for the home [] The post Olivia,

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, saying his call for swadeshi is the fundamental principle for a developed India. The prime minister said Mahatma Gandhi always laid strong emphasis on swadeshi, which is also a fundamental pillar of the governments resolve for a developed and self-reliant India. My tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary, Modi said in a post [] The post V-P, P

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Talented Shubham Singh Pundhir delivered a sensational innings of 165 runs off 311 balls, guiding Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to a dominant position over Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy encounter at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Himachal Pradesh. Pundhirs knock, studded with 19 fours and a six, was the cornerstone of J&Ks strong batting performance. The innings was ably supported by Abdul Samad (61 off 82 balls, 34, 16), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (56 off 51 [

NEW DELHI, Jan 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuelas acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday. This was the first time the two leaders spoke since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States. Spoke with Acting President of Venezuela, Ms. Delcy Rodriguez, the prime minister said in a post on X. We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India-Venezuela relations to new [] The post PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 : Pakistans security forces killed 52 terrorists, mostly belonging to the Taliban, in separate operations across three provinces in the last 24 hours, the army and officials said Friday. Six terrorists were killed in Punjab province early Friday while on Thursday, 41 were killed in two separate intelligence based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan and five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) men, including a commander, were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Counter Terroris

*J&K to launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 30: A high level consultation on cancer burden, research and care in Jammu and Kashmir was convened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together senior officers from NITI Aayog, Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the leading clinicians, researchers and public health experts from premier national institutions. The meeting w

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: The Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme, organised by MY Bharat Jammu under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, witnessed a series of lively and informative sessions on its second day at Kalika Dham, Jammu. The programme aims to empower youth through knowledge-sharing, discussion, and practical guidance on real-life issues. Ranjeet Kalra, Senior Teaching Faculty at Jammu University and ace sports administrator led an interactive se

GUWAHATI, Jan 30 : In a bid to win the Assam Assembly elections for the third time in a row, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday advised the state BJP brass to fight on twin planks: development and a secure state. Shah, who wound up a two-day visit to Assam, held a nearly two-hour-long meeting with senior leaders of the BJP state unit at the party headquarters here, with a focus on discussing strategy for the state elections, expected [] The post BJP to fight Assam polls on twin planks of de

DHAKA, Jan 30: The US on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Bangladesh, asking them to remain vigilant and avoid crowds as political violence or extremist attacks may occur, potentially targeting rallies, polling stations, and religious sites during the election period. In an advisory posted on its official website, the US Embassy in Bangladesh also instructed its citizens to avoid demonstrations and exercise caution in the vicinity of any large gatherings. Bangladesh will hold p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today chaired a joint security review meeting at Nagrota to assess the evolving security situation in the region. Senior officers and key stakeholders from various security agencies participated in the meeting. During the review, detailed discussions were held on maintaining close coordination in ongoing operations, improving joint preparedness and further strengthening the counter-terroris

KATHMANDU, Jan 30 : Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday urged all political parties and the general public to dedicate their efforts towards realizing the aspiration of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for civil liberty, democracy and national sovereignty. Nepal observes Martyr Week every year from Magh 10 to 16 according to local Bikram Samvat calendar and the last day is observed as the Martyr Day, falling this year on Friday, January 30. The day is observed by remembering [] The

MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five-set semifinals on Friday. Top-ranked Alcaraz fended off No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 in a match that started in the warmth of the afternoon and, 5 hours and 27 minutes later, became the longest semifinal ever at the Australian Open. That pushed the start of Djokovics match against defending champion Jannik Sinner [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shrikant Suse, currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara (Jammu & Kashmir)delivered a presentation as an awardee under the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 on behalf of Kargil District. The presentation was virtually made from Kupwara before officials of the Ministry and senior officers and District Magistrates from

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: A drone, suspected to have originated in Pakistan, briefly hovered over Indian territory along the International Border (IB) in Samba district today, officials said. The drone was spotted over Ratanpur village in Ramgarh sector around 7.40 pm, the officials said, adding that the suspicious flying object returned towards the direction of Pakistan after hovering for couple of minutes. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Subsequently, a search opera

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended a one-day workshop on HumanWildlife Conflict Management, organised by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil (UT Ladakh) in collaboration with WWF. The workshop was attended by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests / Chief Wid

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six clash against Pakistan. With England sealing their semifinal spot with a win over New Zealand on Friday, Sundays clash between India and Pakistan has taken on added significance, with only one team set to advance to the knockout stage from Super Six Group B. In what was an invaluable [] The post India U-19 team int

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environmemt and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today met various public delegations at Civil Secretariat here who apprised him of their issues and grievances. During the interactions, the delegations apprised the Minister of a range of grievances and developmental concerns related to their respective sectors. The Minister gave a patient hearing to all issues raised and reaffirmed the Governments commitment to add

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The Government has blocked the Wingo App for allegedly sending fraudulent SMSes from users phones using them as mules to allegedly carry out large-scale message-based cybercrimes, officials said today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The action was taken by the Union Home Ministry and its anti-cybercrime agency, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), after getting numerous complaints against the Android application. The agency said the app users were unkn

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Demonstrating his unwavering commitment towards public welfare and a future-ready Jammu & Kashmir, BJP Jammu & Kashmir president and Rajya Sabha Member, Sat Sharma, CA, forcefully raised key issues related to the promotion of sports and youth development in the Union Territory during the ongoing session of the Rajya Sabha. Through an unstarred question, Sat Sharma sought detailed information from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports regarding the es

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in a celebratory tone of India and addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as my friend, it was not just diplomatic warmth. It was recognition of a strategic shift. India and the European Union a bloc of 27 nations have ultimately moved decisively towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signalling one of the most quintessential economic realignments of this decade. Let us unde

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President, J&K Apni Party called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. Meanwhile, a public delegation led by Er. Sandeep Majotra, Member District Development Council Nagri Kathua called on Lieutenant Governor. Subsequently, a delegation headed by Rajinder Sharma, former Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation also called on the Lieutenant Governor. The post Altaf Bukhari, others call on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 30: The police arrested a drug-peddler and recovered some quanity of charas and cash from his possession in Rajouri area today. Official sources said that a Police team from Rajouri led by SHO Abid Hussain Shah during Naka at Salani Bridge, Rajouri intercepted a vehicle Hyundai i-20, bearing registration No. JK11H/3459. On questioning the driver of the said vehicle disclosed his identity as Rajan Kumar, son of Kashmir Singh , resident of Saranoo, Tehsil and D

Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday chaired a joint meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) and all-party representatives here, emphasising coordination among parties for a result-oriented session. The meeting focused on finalising the agenda, ensuring coordination, and preparing for the Budget Session scheduled to start on February 2, an official spokesperson said. The committee included key members from various political parties,

Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that hope will emerge from Gandhian values and principles amid growing global despair, asserting that Mahatma Gandhis ideals continue to offer guidance in times of conflict. Paying tributes to the Father of the Nation on his punyatithi (death anniversary) at a function organised by Gandhi Global Family here, Sinha said the grand celebrations of Gandhi Jayanti in J&K over the last six years have had a transformational [] The

Jammu, Jan 30: The Jammu Police have filed a chargesheet in a high-profile cheating and fraud case involving six accused persons, including a serving Sub-Inspector of J&K Police. In a statement, The accused have been charged with duping a Hyderabad-based businessman of Rs 3 crore under the guise of selling fake Kashmir Blue Sapphires. The accused persons include, Mohd Rayaz S/o Reham Ali, R/O Gurdanbala Rajouri, A/P Chinor Jammu. Mohd Taj Khan S/O Haji Jumma Khan, R/O Potha Surankot Poonch, [] T

New Delhi, Jan 30: Use of artificial intelligence in Swedens national breast cancer screening programme has revealed that AI-supported mammography screening is more effective than standard mammography, according to full results from a 2023 trial published in The Lancet journal. AI-supported breast cancer screening identified more women with clinically relevant cancers without a higher rate of false positives, the results show. Researchers from Lund University and other institutes in Sweden, Norw

New Delhi, Jan 30: Palestine may not be averse to US President Donald Trumps idea of transforming the Gaza Strip into a Mediterranean Riviera, but only if such a plan is meant for Palestinians themselves and not imposed at their expense, Palestinian Foreign Minister of State Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Friday. In an interview to news agency, she also said that Indias participation in President Trumps Board of Peace could help. Well, a Riviera for its people. I mean, [] The post Palestine We