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New Delhi, Mar 6: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Power Ltd., a group company of businessman Anil Ambani, officials said. About 10-12 locations linked to the said company and its executives are being searched in the two cities, they said. About 15 teams of the agency are undertaking the action, the officials said. The ED is investigating multiple companies linked to

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Mar 6: Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the US said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. President Trumps energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest levels ever recorded. To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the Treasury Department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday. H

Srinagar, Mar 6: Restrictions on movement of people in Kashmir valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after congregational prayers this afternoon. Normal life in the valley has been disrupted for the sixth consecutive day due to protests over the killing of Khamenei in US-Israel joint strikes. The restrictions were imposed on Monday after spontaneous protests broke out across Kashmir a day earlier a

New Delhi, Mar 6: A Su-30 MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Assams Karbi Anglong district on Thursday. The IAF said the search operation for the aircraft is underway. There is no information on the pilots of the aircraft. The Su-30MKI, which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, approximately 60 km from Jorhat, the IAF said in a brief statement. Search operations are underway, it said. Earlier, officials said [] The post SU-30 MKI Aircraft Of IAF

LONDON, Mar 5: Dr Krithi K Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), became the first Indian to win a prestigious conservation prize from the Royal Geographical Society in London on Thursday. Bengaluru-based Karanth was named the joint winner of the 2026 Esmond B Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize for her crucial contributions to human understanding of the worlds ecosystems and work to protect the planets biodiversity. She was praised as a major player in changing the narrative

MUMBAI, Mar 5: Sanju Samsons sublime fifty and Jasprit Bumrahs spell touched with unearthly genius on a batting beauty helped India secure a seven-run win over gallant England, as the defending champions powered to the T20 World Cup final here on Thursday. Sanju Samson (89 off 42) overcame the Jofra Archer challenge through a slice of luck for his second successive fifty, firing India to a mammoth 253 for seven, the highest total in a knock-out game in the tournaments [] The post Samson, Bumrah

SYDNEY, Mar 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very focused on delivery of welfare programmes to the common people and has been successful in bringing hundreds of millions of them into the formal economy through financial reforms in India, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said. Carney was speaking on Wednesday during an interaction at the Lowy Institute, Australias leading think tank, where he was asked to speak about his assessment of Prime Minister Modi, days after the two [] The post

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com What began as a United States-Israeli strike on Iranian targets has rapidly evolved into a wider regional confrontation. Missile exchanges across the Gulf, disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on strategic infrastructure now threaten global energy security and regional stability. The military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is entering a dangerous and uncertain phase as missile exchanges, retaliatory strikes, and strategic disrupt

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is in touch with External Affairs Minister to ensure the safe evacuation of students stranded in Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah said the Jammu and Kashmir Government is closely coordinating with the Foreign Ministry (FM) regarding the situation of Kashmiri students. It is a war. America wants to take over, and the results will not

Cong seeks roll back of US trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Congress today held a protest rally to oppose the anti farmers, anti people US India trade deal seeking its immediate roll back, terming it against the interests of countrymen. Addressing a protest rally at Rajiv Chowk, Gangyal attended by farmers, traders and others, JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra termed it the worst surrender of PM Modi before US President Donald Trump for fear of secrets and revelations [] The post Mo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action plan for Mission SKILL in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, mission-mode strategy to equip youth with market-relevant skills. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh today chaired a crime and security review meeting at District Police Lines (DPL) Jammu to assess the law and order situation and review policing measures across the district. The meeting was attended by Zonal SPs, SDPOs, DySP DSB Jammu, DySP DAR Jammu, senior prosecuting officers of DPO Jammu, Incharge FSL Unit DPL Jammu, all SHOs and Incharges of police posts. During the meeting, the SSP reviewed th

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Mar 5: A lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things, organized by the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) and Career Counseling and Placement Cell of Government Degree College for Women, was held here today. The resource person of the function was Sahil Badyal, Robotics Engineer at PHN Technology Pvt Ltd. Speaking on the occasion, Badyal said, In recent years, two groundbreaking technologies have been making a profound impact on the world of

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: A delegation of the J&K Climate Action Group (JKCAG) and the J&K RTI Movement today met Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Amir Khan and raised several issues related to environmental degradation, illegal mining and pending land compensation in the district. The delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting concerns over earth mining, riverbed mining and waste management in Budgam. The delegation also expressed serious concern over the delay in payment of

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: In a significant academic engagement aimed at fostering entrepreneurial mindset among young engineers, Dr. Sanjay Mohan, CEO, SMVDU Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBIC) delivered an invited talk during a workshop organized by Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) Jammu. Speaking on the theme Innovation and Startup Ecosystems, Dr. Mohan highlighted the transformative role of innovation-led entrepreneurship in strengthening the nation

The chronic underutilisation of capital expenditure in Jammu and Kashmirs tourism sector over the past two financial years reveals more than just delayed file movement-it exposes a structural weakness in planning, execution, and accountability within a department that anchors the regions economy. Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is not a peripheral activity; it is a primary economic driver, supporting thousands of families engaged in hospitality, transportation, handicrafts, and allied services. Yet

Prez orders major reshuffle of Guvs, LGs Ata Hasnain appointed Bihars Governor Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 5: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta, a former senior BJP leader from Jammu and Kashmir, was tonight appointed as Governor of Himachal Pradesh and will be succeeded by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Besides this, President of India Droupadi Murmu has also ordered a major reshuffle involving Governors of various State

Kashmirs wetlands are sending out a distress signal that can no longer be ignored. Recent water quality monitoring across 88 wetlands in the Valley reveals that more than 80 per cent fail to meet the prescribed Class B standards meant for outdoor bathing. From the iconic Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake to the expansive Wular Lake and the heavily stressed Anchar Lake, the pattern is consistent-declining water quality, rising pollution loads and fragile ecosystems under siege. The observations of the []

Case made out for earlier offences Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 5: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar today said the case against the National Conference patron and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah and five others in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) multi-crore scam under various offences has been made out as such the charges are to be framed against them. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The court of CJM presided over by Tabassum in an order

Govt formulating plan to bring people from Iran safely Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said his Government is coordinating with the Centre to ensure safety of the residents of Jammu and Kashmir in war-hit Iran and formulating a programme to bring them home safely. He appealed to the people to maintain calm in view of emerging situation post US-Israel attacks on Iran. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking to reporters after addressing a [

CS asked to constitute inquiry committee in 2 weeks Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 5: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has come down heavily on the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) for disregarding binding court directions in a case relating to shops at Exchange Road, Jammu observing that the Municipal Commissioner acted in flagrant violation of judicial orders and attempted to reopen an issue already settled by the technically detailed inquiry conducted under judicial supervision. Follo

NEW DELHI, Mar 5: ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmirs recent triumph in the Ranji Trophy reflected the impact of sustained investment in developing cricketing infrastructure in the Himalayan region. Jammu and Kashmir bagged their maiden Ranji Trophy title, holding eight-time champions Karnataka to a draw in which the former gained a 291-run first innings lead at Hubballi last week. Congratulations to the entire J&K team and the cricket fraternity for scripting a remarkable

*MRI Machine also non-functional at GMC Jammu Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 5: Nearly ten months after CT scan services collapsed at three major Government hospitals in Jammu, the crisis remains unresolved, pushing hundreds of patients into financial and medical distress. The CT scan machines at Super Speciality Hospital (SSH), Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital and Chest Diseases (CD) Hospital continue to remain non-functional, with no fresh installations made despite repeated assurances from

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 5: Authorities have decided to continue precautionary restrictions across all districts of the Kashmir Valley tomorrow in view of recent protests over the death of Irans supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The decision was taken as a preventive measure to maintain law and order and avoid any untoward incidents. Some parts of the Valley witnessed protests earlier this week following reports of Khameneis death

NEW DELHI, Mar 5 : India on Thursday condoled the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the backdrop of scathing criticism of the government by opposition parties for its silence on the assassination as well as on sinking of an Iranian ship by the US off the Sri Lankan coast. Six days after Khamenei was killed in a joint strike on Tehran by the US and Israel, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian embassy and signed [] The post India finally condoles Khamenei

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Lawn Tennis Association (JKLTA) will organise the Reasi District Open Championship on March 11 and 12 at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Lawn Tennis Court Complex Katra under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council. According to B S Jaggi, entries for the championship will close on March 10 at 2 pm. Players interested in participating in the tournament have been advised to register before the deadline. [] The post Reas

New Delhi, Mar 3: The Indian Navy on Thursday said it joined search and rescue operation after learning about a distress call from Iranian warship IRIS Dena which went down off the coast of Sri Lanka after being hit by a torpedo fired by a US submarine. The Iranian warship was returning home after participating in the Milan multilateral naval exercise hosted by India. At least 87 Iranian sailors were killed in the attack, according to Sri Lankan authorities. In [] The post Indian Navy Joins Sear

Srinagar, Mar 5: A court in Srinagar has held that prima facie offences of criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust are made out against former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah and other accused in the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) funds case, directing that charges be framed against them. In an order dated March 2, 2026, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, Tabasum observed that the material on record discloses prima facie offences under Sections 120-B

JAMMU, Mar 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs General Administration Department (GAD) on Thursday issued an order regarding transfers and postings of several officials in the interest of administration. According to Government Order No. 284-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated March 5, 2026, the following transfers and postings have been ordered with immediate effect: Anuradha Abrol, Private Secretary awaiting adjustment in GAD, has been posted in the Industries & Commerce Department to work with the Admi

KOLKATA, Mar 5: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned from his post in New Delhi on Thursday evening. Bose, who was appointed Bengal governor on November 17, 2022, told PTI: Yes, I have resigned. I have been the Governor of Bengal for three-and-a-half years; its enough for me. He, however, did not disclose the grounds of his sudden resignation and whether there was any political pressure that may have prompted his decision. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed that Tamil [] The post C

Leh/New Delhi, Mar 5: Reports have emerged from sources claiming that Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has tendered his resignation from the post. However, there has been no official confirmation yet from the Presidents Secretariat or the Ladakh administration regarding the development. Kavinder Gupta, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state, assumed charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in July 2025 after the resignation of Br

NEW DELHI, Mar 5: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday cancelled class 10 board exams scheduled till March 11 in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region, officials said. The CBSE will announce the mode of declaration of results for these candidates, they said. Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle EastBahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the board has decided to cancel class 10 exams scheduled till March [] The post Iran Co

Jammu, March 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the youth to transition from being job seekers to job creators by harnessing innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector. He said initiatives such as the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) are playing a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem and promoting innovation

Srinagar, Mar 5: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has apprehended a habitual fake job fraudster from Faridabad, Haryana, who had allegedly cheated several innocent youths from Srinagar by promising overseas job placements, particularly in Armenia. According to officials, a special team of SCW tracked and arrested the accused, identified as Farhat Abbas Malik, son of Din Mohammad Malik, a resident of Tendla Chilipingal in Doda district. He had been evading arrest for several m

JAMMU, Mar 5: Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning of tribal hostels across the Jammu division, with a focus on improving living facilities, strengthening nutritional standards, ensuring quality education and expediting the construction of new hostel infrastructure for tribal students. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the overall functioning of hostels operating under the Tribal Affairs Department and took

JAMMU, Mar 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that initiatives such as the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) are playing a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant startup ecosystem and promoting innovation-driven enterprises in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister was addressing the Startup Outreach Programme organised under JKCIP at Sher-e

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Patna, Mar 5: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP president Nitin Nabin filed their nomination papers for Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday, besides three other candidates of the NDA, which is hopeful of grabbing all five seats going to the polls despite the opposition RJD throwing its hat in the ring. Kumar, who heads the JD(U), and Nabin, a regional leader who got catapulted to the top post in the BJP in January, filed their nomination papers in the [] The post Bihar CM, BJP Chief Among

Jammu, Mar 5: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Qarra on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has remained silent on developments concerning Iran and claiming that the year 2026 could be a watershed year for the BJP-led government at the Centre. Addressing an interactive session of the party here, Qarra expressed his displeasure that the prime minister has not commented on the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A

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New Delhi, Mar 5: The ruling BJP declared an income of Rs 6769.14 crore in FY 2024-25, the highest among national parties, while the Congress was a distant second, declaring an income of around Rs 918.28 crore, said a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). According to the report analysing the declarations made by political parties to the Election Commission, six national parties (BJP, INC, CPI(M), AAP, BSP and NPEP) declared a total income of Rs 7960.09 crore [] The post BJPs E

NEW YORK/SEATTLE, Mar 5: In a first, a bust of Mahatma Gandhi has been unveiled in the US state of Montana, as authorities underscored that the ideals of nonviolence espoused by him are much needed in the current world order. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, along with Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta jointly unveiled the bust, which is a gift from the Government of India to the state of Montana. The bust has been installed at the prestigious [] The post In a first, bust of Mahat

LOS ANGELES, Mar 5: Critically-acclaimed series The Bear is preparing to serve its final course, with the upcoming fifth season set to mark the end of the popular FX show. Produced by FX and streaming on Hulu, the Emmy-winning series is currently filming in and around Chicago and is expected to premiere later this year. Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, who won an Emmy for her role as Donna Berzatto, the mother of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Natalie (Abby Elliott), [] The post The Bear to end with seas

HAVANA, Mar 5: A blackout left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba on Wednesday in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid. Government radio station Radio Rebelde quoted an energy official as saying that it could take at least 72 hours to restore operations at one of Cubas largest thermoelectric power plants, where a shutdown sparked the outage. The governments electric utility said on [] The post Mil

BEIJING, Mar 5: China on Thursday hiked its defence budget by a little over 10 per cent to USD 275 billion, about USD 25 billion more than last year as it ramped the modernisation of armed forces to catch up with the US military. Roughly 1.9 trillion yuan (about USD 275 billion) will be allocated to national defence, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced in his work report presented to the National Peoples Congress (NPC) on Thursday. The report said Chinas [] The post China hikes defence budget by

NEW DELHI, Mar 5: Domestic automobile retail sales surged 26 per cent year-on-year in February, extending the momentum seen after GST 2.0, with improved affordability and market confidence translating into broad-based growth across segments, dealers body FADA said on Thursday. The overall retail sales last month rose to 24,09,362 units as compared with 19,17,934 units in February 2025, registering an increase of 25.62 per cent. The growth was broad-based across almost all segmentsFive out of six

MUMBAI, Mar 5: Indias clean energy technology industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing talent markets, with recruitment surging 56.6 per cent in two years, driven by strong policy push and rising investments towards green energy transition, a report said. Roles in the cleantech sector includes those of design engineer, process engineer, production engineer, manager operations and maintenance, among others. According to the report by HR solutions provider CIEL HR, the cleantech sector