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AHMEDABAD, May 3: Sai Sudharsans cool-headed 57 alongside the storm kicked up by pacers Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada carried Gujarat Titans to a last over four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in their IPL match here on Sunday. On a slightly slow pitch, the Titans needed a level-headed chase of 164, and Sudharsan did precisely during his 41-ball knock. A similar innings from debutant Suryansh Shedges energetic 57 had helped PBKS to post 163 for nine despite Siraj [] The post GT

Intl Conference on Himalayan Buddhism Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 3: The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu lauded the role of institutions like- MIMC in preserving and promoting Buddhist values. He described the event as a historic after decades, and appreciated the efforts of IBC in connecting Buddhist communities globally. Addressing International Conference on Himalayan Buddhism, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) at Mahabodhi International Meditat

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir held a meeting of its MLAs at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar,here, today. Party president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly (LoP) in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma addressed the meeting. Party general secretaries, Sanjita Dogra, and Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Billawaria were also present in the meeting. Sat Sharma, while addressing the meeting, said that the BJP remains full

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Today, a meme can travel faster than a missile-and sometimes leave a stronger impression. During the recent Iran-US conflict, a short clip spread widely on Instagram and X. It showed a cartoon-style version of Donald Trump pressing buttons that caused big, exaggerated explosions, while an Iranian figure appeared calm. Similarly, posts that joke about the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian diplomatic accounts saying they had lost the keys to the strait, as if it were a l

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: FICCI FLO launched a year-long national collaboration with Arzaani under its visual arts initiative, beginning May 2026 and continuing till May 2027. The initiative was spearheaded by Puja Garg, National president of FICCI FLO, along with Raseel Gujral of RGAL, Dr Ritu Singh, National Lead and Day Chair, and co-led by Sonia Singla. The collaboration commenced with a grand event titled Sacred Movements: An Artistic and Spiritual Dialogue at the Arzaani Atelie

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, May 3: The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 was held today across Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly 50,000 candidates estimated to have appeared for the examination. No official figures, however, were released on the exact number of candidates registered or those who took the test in the Union Territory. Overall, an estimated 47,000 to 51,000 aspirants from J&K are believed to have registered. Click here to watch video On the ground, author

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today. He was accompanied by R.K Chhibber, Trustee of the Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust. The post Mahant Rohit Shastri calls on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 3: Ghulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) concluded his two-day visit to the Mendhar Constituency in District Poonch aimed at reviewing developmental works and addressing public grievances. On the occasion, SDM Mendhar, Imran Kataria, Executive Officer Waqf Board, Tiku Khan, Ex MLC Murtaza Khan besides all district/sectoral officers and officers from line departments were present. On the first day of the visit, the MP held a Public Darbar at Pa

MUMBAI, May 3: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat who was on a personal visit in neighbouring Navi Mumbai on Sunday, visited the Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Kharghar and offered his prayers. On the occasion Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee honored him with a Siropa (robe of honor) and a Kirpan. The RSS chief was in Navi Mumbai to attend a wedding in the family of Vithal Kamble, a senior member of the organisation. Before attending the wedding function, Bhagwat [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 3 : BJP president Nitin Nabin met a high-level delegation from Japans Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) here on Sunday and discussed ways to strengthen party-to-party engagement as well as India-Japan partnership and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The Japanese delegation, led by LDPs policy research council chairperson Kobayashi Takayuki, called on Nabin at the BJP headquarters. Welcoming Kobayashi to India, Nabin described India-Japan relations as a strong partnership roote

NEW DELHI, May 3 : Police have registered a case following the death of a 30-year-old judicial officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, who died allegedly by suicide at his residence in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, officials said. According to police, an FIR has been lodged on the complaint of the deceaseds father, and an investigation has been initiated to examine the circumstances leading to the incident. Family members have alleged that Sharma had been under distress due to ongoing domestic [] The post F

CHANDIGARH, May 3: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Sunday called upon the OBC community in Punjab to unite, saying that their collective strength could ensure the BJP forms the next government in the state. Addressing an OBC Sammelan in Punjabs Rupnagar, he also said the BJP works for everyone and gives equal representation to all sections of society. Saini said the people of Punjab, who had given a strong mandate to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the last [] The post In Punjab, Haryana C

MUMBAI, May 3 : The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an international drug smuggling syndicate and arrested two persons including a foreign national for allegedly trafficking in cocaine valued around Rs 7 crore, an official said here on Sunday. According to the DRI official, on receipt of specific information about the arrival of a passenger at at the Mumbai international airport, Jezreel Luvado, a South African national, was apprehended with 1426 gm of cocaine valued around

SRI VIJYA PURAM, May 3: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday created another Guinness World Record with the formation of the tallest human stack underwater at Swaraj Dweep, formerly known as Havelock Island, officials said. Fourteen people, including Lieutenant Governor DK Joshi, took part in forming the 22.3-metre-long stack, and they stayed under the water for three minutes, officials said. The feat comes a day after the Union Territory administration achieved a landmark by unfurling the

BHOPAL, May 3: The Crime Branch in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal has arrested six persons for allegedly robbing an IAS coaching institute director of Rs 1.89 crore at gunpoint after holding her captive for two days, an official said on Sunday. A police statement said the accused lured Shubhra Ranjan, director of a Delhi-based IAS academy, to Bhopal on Wednesday under the pretext of opening a new centre and organising a seminar. They invited her to a rented house, held [] The post Woman director

PAURI GARHWAL, May 3 : Uttarakhand Police rescued a 19-member Char Dham tourist group after they were allegedly harassed and physically assaulted by a travel guide near a food joint here, officials said on Sunday. According to the police, the Delhi-based group booked a vehicle through the online agency Your Tripmate for the pilgrimage and paid an advance of Rs 1.14 lakh. The guide allegedly assaulted the tourists during a stop at Jyoti Dhaba for dinner on Saturday night. One [] The post Guide as

IMPHAL, May 3 : The Manipur University Teachers Association (MUTA) on Sunday strongly condemned the recent bomb threat and twin bomb blasts reported inside the Manipur University campus, terming the incidents a serious threat to academic life and institutional safety. In a press release issued today following an emergency general body meeting held on May 1, MUTA expressed grave concern over the climate of fear created by the incidents, stating that such acts endanger the lives of students, teach

MUMBAI, May 3: Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians will hope their embattled stars Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav come good in a clash against bottom-ranked Lucknow Super Giants even though the chances of qualifying for the play-offs in this edition of IPL has evaporated for good. Pandya (146 runs and 4 wickets) and Suryakumar (186) have had forgettable campaigns so far, which has hampered MIs journey, more so in the absence of former skipper Rohit Sharma, who remains on a [] The post

Each ruling MLA allotted quota Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR May 3: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti today accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of large-scale backdoor appointments in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging corruption and favoritism in Government recruitment. Addressing party workers during an outreach visit in Ganderbal district, Mufti said that nearly 30,000 Government jobs had been filled through backdoor means. Click here to watch video They do not give jobs through

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: Young paddler Mohsin Ali has been selected to represent India at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup, scheduled to be held from May 21 to 24 in Bazhong, China, turning a dream that began in 2015 into reality. As per official communication, the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA) has finalized the squad for the prestigious event, with Mohsin securing a place after consistent performances at the national level. His coach, Bilquis Mir, expres

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: In a thrilling T20 encounter at Kirpalpur Ground, Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC), led by Surpreet Singh, edged past Dogra Veteran Cricket Club by 8 runs in a high-scoring match that also carried a strong anti-drug message for youth. Batting first, SKCC posted a strong total of 199/8 in 20 overs. Openers Vardhan Padha and Ashu Kumar provided a solid foundation with a valuable 50-plus partnership. Mansoor Ali anchored the innings with a fluent 45 []

NEW DELHI, May 3: An investigation officer and an assistant director working under the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have been suspended following the death of a BSF constable in custody on the night of March 19-20, sources said today. According to sources, the unfortunate incident involved BSF Constable Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Chakroi R S Pura who died of cardiac arrest after experiencing two cardiac episodes while receiving treatment at Pulse Hospital, where he was admitted. Follow the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Ruddrakash Khanna of Jammu Gymnastics Club has brought laurels to the country by winning a silver medal at the 1st JRC Aerobic Gymnastics Stars Championship held in Thailand. Sponsored by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Ruddrakash delivered an impressive performance to secure a podium finish, making it a significant milestone in his international career. He trains under Arjuna Awardee Krupali Patel Singh and former internationa

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: The Civil Secretariat will reopen in the summer capital Srinagar tomorrow as the administration shifts from Jammu under the revived bi-annual Darbar Move after 5 years. All the offices, including the office of the Chief Minister, will commence their activities in Srinagar from May 4. On this day, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will be felicitated with an official guard of honor. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Last week, the Secretariat i

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: International spiker Saqlain Tariq from Poonch has been shortlisted among 28 players by the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for the national team in upcoming major international competitions. Saqlain, the only player from Jammu and Kashmir, earned selection after a rigorous assessment conducted between April 24 and May 1. The selection process evaluated players on current performance levels, international standards and their potential as impact p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has received an enthusiastic response, with over 8,900 passengers travelling on the route in the first two days of operations, officials said today. Passengers are paying Rs 730, excluding catering charges, for the journey, they said, asserting that the rail route is emerging as an affordable and comfortable travel option as airfares between the two cities range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000. Follow the Daily Excelsior cha

CHANDIGARH, May 3 : Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the state has recorded a significant financial boost in April, driven by a double-digit surge in both value added tax (VAT) and Punjab State Development Tax (PSDT) collections. The Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister said, The state successfully secured approximately Rs 265 crore in combined supplementary revenue from these two sectors, an achievement driven entirely by enhanced monitoring mechanisms, stringent enfo

New Delhi, May 3: An investigation officer and an assistant director working under the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have been suspended following the death of a BSF constable in custody on the night of March 19-20, sources said on Sunday. According to sources, the unfortunate incident involved BSF Constable Jaswinder Singh, who died of cardiac arrest after experiencing two cardiac episodes while receiving treatment at Pulse Hospital, where he was admitted. Singh was arrested in Jammu by the NC

ISLAMABAD, May 3: Two men from the minority Hindu community are set to join the federal civil service of Pakistan, where representation of such groups in government jobs is historically low. Jeevan Rebari and Khem Chand Jandora, both from Sindh province, were among the 170 candidates qualified to join the Central Superior Services (CSS) following the declaration of results by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) on Thursday. With a total population of 3.8 million, Hindus are the largest

PARIS, May 3: A small boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel ran aground on a beach in northern France, leaving two dead and 16 people injured, including three with serious burns, authorities said Sunday. The vessel, carrying 82 people, set out overnight from Hardelot beach, a few kilometres (miles) south of the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, but the engine failed and it began to drift, Christophe Marx, secretary-general of the Pas-de-Calais prefecture, told reporters. A French ma

Jammu, May 3: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, chaired an operations-cum-security review meeting on Sunday, stressing the need to further strengthen the intelligence network through effective asset cultivation and sustained community engagement. He passed these directions at the meeting at the Majalta police station in Udhampur district and reviewed operational preparedness during his visits to the headquarters of 84 Brigade Rampur, Majalta and P

CHANDIGARH, May 3: A delegation of the Punjab BJP met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria here on Sunday and submitted a memorandum raising various concerns, including the conduct of the chief minister and the AAP governments recent action against some MPs who joined the BJP. The delegation, led by state BJP chief Sunil Jakhar and consisting of state unit working president Ashwani Sharma and leaders Preneet Kaur, Shwait Malik, Vineet Joshi and Tikshan Sud, met the governor at the Lok Bhawan. [] The pos

NEW DELHI, May 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the launch of the worlds first OptoSAR satellite Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a testament to the youths passion for innovation and nation-building. Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEyes Mission Drishti satellite was launched on Sunday aboard SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket from California. Mission Drishti by GalaxEye marks a major achievement in our space journey. The successful launch of the worlds first OptoSAR satellite and

NEW DELHI, May 3: The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a guidance document providing a framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes. According to the ministry, the document, for the first time, establishes a structured and standardised national framework, positioning India among a select group of countries that have integrated childhood diabetes care into the public health system. The Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children was r

HAVANA, May 3: Jose Luis Amate Lopez hasnt had a customer in almost two weeks, not counting the scrawny brown kitten that slinks around the bodega where he works in central Havana. The shelves once laden with goods during his childhood sat nearly empty in late April, with barely anything to offer the 5,000 clients who depend on the state-run store for subsidised food. Government ration books that once provided for a healthy diet and kept families fully fed for [] The post Cubans struggle to surv

NEW DELHI, May 3: The Supreme Court has allowed the appointment of candidates placed in select panels under the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, holding that the closure of the scheme cannot retrospectively deprive them of appointment. The Court directed that such candidates be issued engagement orders, subject to acquiring the minimum qualifications, including passing the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), within three years and three attempts. A Bench of Justices JK Maheshwari

LOS ANGELES, May 3: Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to make his Met Gala debut and will wear a custom outfit from the celebrity designer Manish Malhotra. Malhotra confirmed the news to CBSs Saturday Morning, adding there will be a lot more on the red carpet. This time Im gonna be designing for a very big director whos known for his fashion and movies, Karan JoharTheres gonna be a lot more coming up on the red carpet lets wait and [] The post Karan Johar to make Met Gala debut appeared first on Dail

KATHAMANDU, May 3: Nepals new government has effectively cancelled more than 1,500 major public appointments through a sweeping ordinance issued by President Ramchandra Paudel, local media reported. These appointments were made before March 26 the date marking leadership change in the country. The Balendra Shah-led Rastriya Swatantra Party swept to power riding on the massive opposition to the legacy parties in the country in the March 5 elections, months after the September 2025 Gen Z protests

CAIRO, May 3: Sudans paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), killed at least five people in a drone attack that hit a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Khartoum, a local Sudanese rights group said. The attack on Saturday morning hit a vehicle that was travelling from the White Nile province to Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence against civilians, said in a statement. It added that the attack reflects continued [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 3: union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday launched a sharp attack on opposition parties, accusing them of systematically targeting key institutions of Indian democracy and warning that voters would deliver a befitting reply. In a series of posts on social media platform X, Rijiju alleged that opposition parties had expanded their criticism from government agencies and electronic voting systems to constitutional bodies and the judiciary. All opposition parti

CHITRADURGA, May 3: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Sunday asserted that fuel distribution across India remains stable despite mounting pressure on global energy markets due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices. Addressing reporters here, Joshi said the union government was closely monitoring the evolving global situation and had taken steps to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability across the country. He maintained th

NEW DELHI, May 3: A surgical technique pioneered at AIIMS, Delhi has emerged as a major breakthrough in the treatment of patients suffering from severe and complex spinal deformities, significantly improving outcomes in cases once considered extremely high-risk. Developed by Dr Bhavuk Garg and his team from the orthopaedic department at AIIMS over the past seven years, the modified surgical approach has brought new hope to patients with spinal deformities, who earlier had limited treatment optio

SRINAGAR, May 3: In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the inimical neighbour has targeted Jammu and Kashmirs youth by filling the union territorys streets with drugs, and asserted that the government and security forces will foil the designs of the dangerous enemy. He also noted that the nexus between narcotic dealers and terrorists had become a challenge for the countrys internal security. Narco terrorists have targeted our most valuable asset, our yout

DODA, May 3: To prevent potential public disturbance and ensure the safety of residents, the District Magistrate of Doda, Krishan Lal, has issued an official order under Section 163 of the BNSS banning all unauthorized assemblies of five or more people. The restriction specifically targets several key locations, including Clock Tower Chowk, Dessa Road, and areas within a 100-meter radius of the JK Sports Stadium, where officials noted plans for unorganized demonstrations that could obstruct comm

Ramban, May 3: All gates of the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban district continue to remain closed even a year after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, which was put on hold following the Pahalgam attack. The continued closure of the gates highlights the sustained impact of the treatys suspension on water management and hydroelectric operations in the region. The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, a key infrastructure on the Chenab River, has remained under close monitoring

NEW DELHI, May 3: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Unique Identification Authority of India to issue new Aadhaar cards only to citizens up to the age of six years, and frame stringent guidelines for its issuance to adolescents and adults to stop infiltrators from masquerading as Indian citizens. As per the apex courts causelist of May 4, the plea would come up for hearing before a bench of Chief [] The post SC To Hear On May 4 PIL Seeking Stringe

JABALPUR, May 3: The bodies of a five-year-old boy and his uncle were recovered from Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district on Sunday morning, raising the death toll in the cruise boat tragedy to 13, police said. The boat, around 20 years old and operated by the state tourism department, capsized during a storm on Thursday evening. The bodies of Mayuram (5) and his uncle Kamraj (around 50), an employee of the Ordnance Factory in Khamaria, were found floating [] The post MP Boat Tragedy:

New Delhi, May 3: The Congress on Sunday flagged in detail concerns related to ecology, tribal rights, transparency and security, over the Great Nicobar project, and asserted that these considerations must be debated in a parliamentary forum. The opposition party claimed that the Modi government is rattled and in damage control mode after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis visit to Great Nicobar last week. In a statement, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jaira

NEW DELHI, May 3: Infrastructure company Ceigall India Ltd on Sunday said its joint venture CILSAM India has bagged a Rs 918.04-crore project from Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for design and construction works. The contract awarded to CIL-SAM involves the design and construction of an elevated viaduct and ten elevated metro stations (excluding architectural finishing) under Jaipur Metros Phase-II expansion covering 10.8 km, Ceigall India said in a statement. Ceigall India holds a 74 per cen

NEW DELHI, May 3: The Cabinet is likely to approve soon a Rs 37,500 crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects, aimed at boosting clean energy production and reducing import dependence, sources said. The Coal Ministry has already prepared a Cabinet note on the scheme to promote coal gasification projects, with a financial outlay of Rs 37,500 crore, they said. The proposed scheme is aimed at accelerating surface coal and lignite gasification projects across the country, promotin