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Leh, Nov 29: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday said the regions Pashmina is not just a commercial asset but a cultural treasure that carries centuries of heritage and craftsmanship, and ensured the administrations commitment to promote the luxurious fabric globally. Gupta made these remarks during his visit to the Upshi Pashmina Goat Farm here. He visited the farm to review the ongoing initiatives for strengthening Pashmina production, safeguarding the indigenous goat breed,

Srinagar, Nov 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday issued a major reshuffle in the Power Development Department (PDD), ordering fresh transfers and postings of I/c Executive Engineers and I/c Assistant Engineers across various corporations and divisions in the UT. According to an order, several I/c Assistant Executive Engineers (Electric), who were recently placed as I/c Executive Engineers vide order dated 17 October 2025, have now been posted to new assignments with immediate effec

JAMMU, Nov 29: J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired the 17th meeting of the UT-Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) in Jammu to review the performance of Banks and Financial Institutions in providing credit and other banking services during the first quarter and first half of the current financial year 202526. He said that despite the ups and downs caused by the Pahalgam terror attack followed by cross-border tensions and floods that engulfed the J&K UT, lending to the priority sector [] The

KOLKATA, Nov 29: Crisil has raised its forecast for the countrys GDP growth to 7 per cent from 6.5 per cent for the current financial year, following the first-half growth of 8 per cent that exceeded expectations. Chief economist of Crisil, Dharmakriti Joshi, said that Indias real GDP growth stood at 8.2 per cent in the second quarter, exceeding expectations. However, due to easing inflation, the nominal GDP growth was modest at 8.7 per cent. The first half growth of [] The post Crisil raises GD

Raipur, Nov 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the annual conference of DGPs and IGPs on Saturday and witnessed extensive deliberations on different aspects of Indias security system, a statement issued by the government said. Modi described the conference of police chiefs as a great forum to share best practices and innovations in this field. The 60th edition of the closed-door, off-camera huddle of directors general of police (DGPs) and inspectors general of police (IGPs) from across the

RAJOURI, Nov 29: The District Administration Rajouri has issued an order mandating the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district for a period of two months, in view of public safety and to prevent potential misuse of such services for unlawful activities. The directive, issued by District Magistrate Abhishek Sharma, under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, follows a communication from the Senior Superintendent of Police

Jammu, Nov 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for construction of new homes for families affected by recent natural calamities in Udhampur and Ramban districts. As many as 530 houses 341 in Udhampur and 189 in Ramban will be constructed at a cost of Rs 34 crore and Rs 18 crore, respectively, an official spokesman said. The construction cost of these new three-bedroom prefabricated Smart Homes for the affected families [] The post LG Laun

Jammu, Nov 29: Right-wing Hindutva groups took out a march here on Saturday to press for the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and reserving the seats in the institute for Hindus. The protesters assembled under the banner of the Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Sangharsh Samiti (SMVSS), a recently-formed conglomeration of several organisations, at the Raghunath temple at the heart of the city and took out the march towards Indira Chowk, an

Srinagar, Nov 29: Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone on Saturday hit out at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for linking statehood to law and order in Jammu and Kashmir, and asserted that statehood was the right of the people of the Union territory. Who is he (Omar Abdullah) to say take it back? Statehood is our right, whether there is National Conference or not. What does it mean to take it back? Why take it back? It is our right. We [] The post Sajad Lone Slams Omar Abdullah For Linking Statehood

JAMMU, Nov 29: The Power Development Department has ordered the transfer and posting of twenty-two Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (Electric) who were recently promoted as Incharge Executive Engineers. See Order Copy Click Here The post Twenty-Two PDD Engineers Shifted After Promotion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Nov 29: The Border Security Force on Saturday said that drone technology and aerial dimensions have become decisive elements of modern warfare, noting that conflicts worldwide from Russia-Ukraine to Israel-Palestine show how adversaries are increasingly exploiting the airspace. India witnessed a similar tactic during Operation Sindoor in May, when Pakistan attempted to utilise aerial platforms for cross-border activities, Shashank Anand, BSF Inspector General, Jammu Frontier, told media

SRINAGAR, Nov 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the launch of the SKL International Club, Kashmir Chapter in Srinagar, marking a significant step towards strengthening global tourism linkages and expanding international outreach for Jammu and Kashmirs tourism sector. The initiative is poised to open new avenues for sustainable tourism, international collaboration, and long-term growth, while further integrating Jammu & Kashmir with global tourism networks. Addressing the function,

Nagpur, Nov 29: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said Mahatma Gandhis observation about Indians lacking unity before the British rule was a false narrative shaped by colonial teaching. Gandhiji wrote in (his book) Hind Swaraj that we were not united before the British came, but that is a false narrative taught to us by them, Bhagwat said, speaking at the national book festival in Nagpur. Written by Gandhi in Gujarati in 1908, and translated by him [] The post Gan

Jammu, Nov 29: More than six dozen terror launchpads have been shifted to the depth areas in Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, and the force is ready to inflict heavy losses on the enemy if the government decides to resume the cross-border operation, senior BSF officers said on Saturday. However, the BSF is honouring the halt in military action after four days of clashes from May 7-10, they said. After the BSF destroyed many terror launchpads along the border during Operation [] The post Pak Shi

SRINAGAR, Nov 29: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah not to hide behind the lieutenant governor, saying he needs to stop raising questions and start acting. The elected government should not hide behind the lieutenant governor. The elected Government is answerable. The elected government does not raise questions. They should act, PDP spokesperson Mehboob Beg told reporters here after a party meeting. Asked to comment on Chief Mini

MOSCOW Nov 29: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Saturday that it had prevented a terrorist attack planned by Ukrainian special services to blow up a main gas pipeline in the Moscow Regions Serpukhov Urban District. The Federal Security Service of Russia has prevented a terrorist act planned by Ukrainian special services on a main gas pipeline in the Moscow region, the statement read. In the Serpukhov Urban district, a Russian citizen born in 1969 was caught red-handed [] The po

BEIJING, Nov 29: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has emphasized the importance of improving long-term mechanisms for cyberspace governance. Presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday, Xi called for sustained efforts to cultivate a clean, healthy and sound online environment. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the Party has accorded high priority to cyberspace governance, con

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29: The Pakistan Army has alleged that the Afghanistan Taliban was facilitating terrorists to infiltrate the border for carrying out acts of terror in the country. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, who is head of the armys media wing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), made the allegation during an interaction with journalists on Tuesday, a video of which was released on Friday evening. According to the spokesperson, the Afghan Taliban forces open fire at Pakistani border post

KOLKATA, Nov 29: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Saturday said it has received notices from both National Stock Exchange and BSE for non-compliance with several corporate governance provisions under the SEBI listing obligations during the quarter ended September 30, 2025. In a regulatory filing, the defence PSU said the exchanges have flagged violations of Regulations 17(1), 18(1) and 19(1)/19(2) relating to mandatory presence of independent directors, including a woman indep

NEW DELHI, Nov 29: Housing sales across 15 major Tier II cities have increased 4 per cent annually to Rs 37,409 crore in the July-September quarter despite a fall in volumes, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytic firm PropEquity data showed that housing sales in Indias top 15 Tier II cities fell 4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 39,201 units in the September quarter of this calendar year. These 15 Tier II cities are Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhi Nagar, [] The post Housing sales in 15 Tie

JAMMU, Nov 29: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), guidance of Chairperson and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a one day workshop on Family Court Matters, including provisions under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, Guardian and Wards Act, Resolution of Disputes, Execution of Orders and Protection of Women from

Srinagar, Nov 29: In the wake of the Pahalgam attack and Delhi blast, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said 2025 has not been good for tourism, but pinned hope on snowfall reviving the sector and helping attract more visitors to the valley. This year has not been easy for us from a tourism point of view. Be it Pahalgam, Delhi, and Nowgam, it has had a huge impact on our tourism, Abdullah told reporters here on [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Pins Hope On Snowfall To Revive

New Delhi, Nov 29: Operation Sindoor is a brilliant example of civil-military fusion, where the administrative machinery worked seamlessly with the armed forces to communicate vital information and build public confidence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. He was addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. Singh also called upon young civil servants to un

JAMMU, Nov 29: The Border Security Force is fully alert to maintain zero cross-border infiltration of terrorists in the Jammu region, a top officer said on Sunday and asserted that the flood-damaged infrastructure was restored and strengthened within a month. Addressing the annual press conference, Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu frontier, Shashank Anand, highlighted the forces key achievements and its role during Operation Sindoor. Anand also said the force is equipp

NEW DELHI, Nov 29: A Delhi court on Saturday sent three doctors and a preacher, who were arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast, to 10 days judicial custody. All four accused, Muzammil Ganaie, Adeel Rather and Shaheena Saeed as well as Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay, were produced before Principal and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna, who sent them to 10-day judicial custody. As of now, the NIA has arrested seven persons accused in the case, which is linked [] The post Red Fort Blast: Delhi C

Vadodara, Nov 29: BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday said the Congress made great efforts to erase Sardar Patel from history, with the party even questioning the cost and need for the Statue of Unity constructed as a memorial to the stalwart by the Narendra Modi government. The Congress did not want Sardar Patel to be remembered, Nadda said while addressing a gathering at the Sardar@150 Unity March at Atladra village here. He also said the countrys first prime minister [] The post Cong Worked Ha

New Delhi, Nov 29: Likening the air pollution situation in Delhi to slow poison, the Congress on Saturday said the government must hold discussions with all stakeholders on this national problem and even consider forming an MP-level committee to deal with the issue. In a swipe at the BJP-AAP, the Congress also said governments will get lot of time to indulge in populist politics but if they will spend all the money on freebies there will not be funds for [] The post Air pollution in Delhi like s

Vadodara, Nov 29 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said a host of steps and reforms undertaken by the government to improve ease of doing business have helped the economy post an 8.2 per cent growth in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal. He said the countrys exports too are registering healthy growth despite global uncertainties at the trade front. The 8.2 per cent growth reflects the host of reform measures taken by the government. Number [] The post Govt r

Lahore, Nov 29: Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khans son has demanded the government to present proof that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder is alive. We demand proof of Imran Khans life, Khans son Kasim Khan said in a social media post on Friday evening. There has been speculation that the 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been killed in prison since neither of his family members nor his lawyers and party men have been allowed to see him for a month. [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Nov 29L: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of deported gangster Anmol Bishnoi for seven more days. Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered the extension till December 5 in the hearing conducted at the NIA headquarters amid high security. Wanted in connection with the killing of NCP leader Siddique, firing at actor Salman Khans residence in April 2024, the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, among other crimes, Anmol Bishnoi was rem

New Delhi, Nov 29: The government has appointed IRS officer Vivek Chaturvedi as the chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). He succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, who superannuated on November 28, 2025. Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, is currently a member of the CBIC Board. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi, IRS (C&IT:1990), Member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, to the post of

Washington, Nov 29 : The searches at the place of Andriy Yermak, former head of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyys office, and his resignation point to the need for an audit of the financial aid provided by the United States to Kiev, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said. No, do you see why we should have been auditing the cash being sent to Ukraine? Corrupt, Luna wrote on X, commenting on the searches and Yermaks resignation. On Friday, Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav [] The post Yermaks resig

Istanbul, Nov 29 : Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbuls Blue Mosque on Saturday at the start of an intense day of meetings and liturgies with Turkiyes religious leaders and a Mass for the countrys tiny Catholic community. The head of Turkiyes Diyanet religious affairs directorate showed Leo the soaring tiled dome of the mosque and the Arabic inscriptions on its columns, as Leo nodded in understanding. The Vatican had said Leo would observe a brief minute of silent prayer there, [] The post Pope visits

Istanbul, Nov 29 : Two oil tankers said to be part of Russias shadow fleet that were set ablaze off Turkiyes Black Sea coast may have been hit by mines, drones or missiles, a senior Turkish official said on Saturday. Tankers Kairos and Virat were struck in quick succession late Friday afternoon, prompting rescue operations. Crew members on board both vessels were reported to be safe. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said rescue services first received reports tha

RAMBAN, Nov 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Ramban district and laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation projects aimed at providing permanent housing to families affected by floods and landslides. Addressing the media, the LG said the district administration had provided relief and rescue operations to affected families in accordance with government rules, with support from all stakeholders. We know that government aid alone is not sufficient to reb

Agam, Nov 29 : Rescue workers in Indonesia struggled on Saturday to reach victims in several devastated areas that were hit by an earthquake and tsunami, and authorities feared the confirmed death toll of 248 would rise further. The areas were largely cut off by damaged roads and downed communications lines, and relief aircraft were delivering aid and supplies to the hard-hit district of Central Tapanuli in North Sumatra province and others in the region. (AP) The post Death toll from floods, la

San Jose, Nov 29 (AP) Police in California evacuated a shopping mall Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, after a shooting left two people with gunshot wounds. The shooting was an isolated incident, the San Jose Police Department said on the social platform X. Officers evacuated and cleared Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara to confirm there was no threat to public safety. The wounded were taken to a hospital, police said. San Jose and Santa [] The post Shopping mall shooting wound

Washington, Nov 29 : The United States on Friday announced an immediate halt to the issuance of visas for individuals travelling on Afghan passports and paused all asylum applications, following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C., that left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said the freeze is intended to ensure that every applicant is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible. Secretary of State Marco Ru

Colombo, Nov 29 : An Indian Air Force aircraft carrying emergency relief material for those displaced by unprecedented floods arrived in Sri Lanka early on Saturday morning. The C130 aircraft carrying essential food items and sanitary supplies reached Colombos Bandaranaike International Airport airport at around 1.30 am and was received by the Indian High Commission officials and Sri Lanka Air Force officers. India on Friday launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to assist Sri Lanka in its hour of cris

Srinagar, Nov 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir is closely tied to business-to-business activity, promotion, and marketing, adding that the industry has faced a difficult season this year due to dry weather conditions. Speaking to reporters, the CM Omar said, Wherever there are business-to-business relations, it is expected that people associated with the tourism industry will benefit. The biggest factor contributing to tourism is promot

SRINAGAR, Nov 29: The cold conditions in Kashmir eased a bit as the night temperatures improved at most places owing to cloudy skies but remained below the freezing point, meteorological department officials said on Saturday. A layer of fog engulfed most parts of the valley, especially areas around water bodies. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius on Friday night, up from minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, the seasons coldest, the night before, the officials said. Koniba

New Delhi, Nov 29: Delhi Police issued notices to private hospitals across the national Capital, asking them to submit information about doctors who received their medical education abroad, officials said on Saturday. Hospitals have been directed to provide detailed records of doctors holding MBBS degrees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UAE, and China. According to officials, hospital administrations have been specifically asked to share the names and credentials of doctors educated in these coun

SRINAGAR, Nov 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued a fresh notification designating 20 Special Courts across the Union Territory for the speedy trial of offences under the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. According to the order issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the notification has been issued with the prior concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Special Courts have been designate

Mumbai, Nov 29 : Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Saturday said Air India, which is undergoing a transformation, is not just a business opportunity but a responsibility for the Tata Group. The aviation sector faces continous challenges, he said and added that the global supply chain issues make availability of parts, infrastructure and new fleet pretty unpredictable. Every plan that you have is becoming difficult because of the situations that you face in this area, he said. Chandrasekaran

New Delhi, Nov 29: ICC Chairman Jay Shah was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Contributions to Indian Womens Cricket at the CNN-News18s Indian of the Year Award ceremony. Speaking at the event on Friday, Shah dedicated his award to Indias womens cricket and the current team that recently won the ICC Womens World Cup. Harman (Harmanpreet Kaur) is here, and so are Jhulan Di and Mithali, and I would like to dedicate this award to all of you, [] The post Jay Shah Honoured With Out

Rampur (UP), Nov 29: Slamming the criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday likened the opposition to a student who wants to pass exams without studying and then blames the examiner after failing by claiming that the paper was out of syllabus. The former Union minister said the designers of deception are displaying their hypocrisy over the SIR exercise. These people are behaving like a student who wants to pass [] The post S

New Delhi, Nov 29: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said judges need recreational activities to recharge themselves as they have long working hours and the nature of their work is very stressful. Speaking to the media at the opening ceremony of the All India Judges Badminton Championship, the CJI said judges should participate in recreational activities that suit their age. The working hours of judges are long and the nature of (their) work is very stressful. [] The post Judge

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Are We Ready For AI That Questions Us Back, Thinks Differently, And Challenges Human Control? Artificial intelligence has advanced rapidly in recent years, surpassing our expectations. It is transforming our lives in significant ways. Chatbots can hold natural conversations, and algorithms can identify diseases that even experienced doctors might overlook. A key question remains for both scientists and philosophers: will AI that resembles humans actually think like humans? To address this questi

Mumbai, Nov 29: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said engaging in disputes is not in Indias nature and asserted that the countrys tradition has always emphasised fraternity and collective harmony. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that Indias concept of nationhood differs fundamentally from Western interpretations. We do not have any argument with anyone. We stay away from disputes. Having a dispute is not in our countrys nature. Being together and fos