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New Delhi, Mar 10: Gold prices climbed by Rs 1,853 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Tuesday as a weak US dollar and improved global sentiment supported the safe-haven demand. According to the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery appreciated Rs 1,853, or 1.16 per cent, to Rs 1,62,152 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,355 lots. Analysts said gold prices recouped losses from the previous session after the US [] The post Gold Futures Climb Rs 1,853 To

KATHMANDU, Mar 10: The Rastriya Swatantra Party has won 125 of the 165 seats under direct voting in Nepals parliamentary polls as vote counting under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system concluded on Tuesday, putting RSP in a position to form a majority government. However, the counting of votes under the proportional representation (PR) system is still underway and is expected to conclude by Tuesday night, the Election Commission said. Vote counting for all 165 seats under the direct voting sy

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has accorded approval for the grant of Certificate of Registration to two new entities at its 134th meeting, an IRDAI statement said. One of them is reinsurer M/S Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited and the other one is general insurer M/S Kiwi General Insurance Limited. It will enable them to undertake business in accordance with the application regulatory framework. IRDAI also deliberated on the regulatory frame

New Delhi, Mar 10: The BCCI on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the entire Indian squad following its third T20 World Cup victory. The amount covers 15 players, coaching staff, other support staff. As per sources, the players are certain to get lions share of the reward money while support staff amount will be decided as per hierarchy. The amount is an increment of Rs 6 crore from the Rs 125 crore that Rohit Sharmas [] The post BCCI Announces Rs 131 Crore Cash Reward For Surya

Jammu, Mar 10: Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday expressed full confidence in the judiciary and said that he and others who were recently discharged in the excise policy case but were served notices by the Delhi High Court later, would follow all legal processes. Sisodia, who visited the family of detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik at his official residence to express the partys support, was replying to a question about his response to the latest high [] The post Will Follow All

NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to frame a no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events following Covid-19 vaccination. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the existing mechanism for monitoring adverse events following immunisation shall continue. No separate court-appointed expert body is considered necessary in view of the existing mechanism for scientific assessment of adverse events following immunisation, Justice Nath said wh

Jammu, Mar 10: Security forces launched a search operation on Tuesday after suspected Pakistani drone activity was reported along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The movement of a suspected enemy drone was detected over the general area of Daboh late Monday night, prompting security forces to initiate countermeasures, including the deployment of more forces and a thorough search of the area to ensure that no weapons or narcotics were airdropped, t

New Delhi, Mar 9: One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent, experts said on Monday. At a post-budget webinar breakout session, experts deliberated on the Union Budget announcements, which focus on strengthening mental health infrastructure by establishing NIMHANS-2 and upgrading key institutions. The Union Budget2026-27announced the establishment of a second National Institute of Mental Healt

DUBAI, Mar 10: Iran launched new attacks Tuesday at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the region, while five pro-Iranian militants were killed by an airstrike in northern Iraq. Incoming missile sirens sounded early in the morning in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, while Saudi Arabia said it had destroyed two drones over its oil-rich eastern region and Kuwaits National Guard said it had show down six drones. In addition to firing missiles and [] The post Iran Launches

DUBAI, Mar 10: Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East shows no sign of abating. The Saudi Defence Ministry said it has destroyed two drones over the kingdoms oil-rich eastern region, while in Kuwait, the National Guard said it shot down six drones attacking the countys northern and southern areas. Irans latest attacks on neighbouring Gulf States come as US President Donald Trump sends contradictory signals about how long the [] The post I

PUNE, Mar 10: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned if VSR Ventures owner V K Singh was trying to hold the pilot of the Learjet aircraft responsible for the crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in January. The Crime Investigation Department questioned Singh and recorded his statement last week, a CID officer had said, without disclosing details. The CID has not issued any statement about the details regarding Singhs questioning. A Learjet 45 aircraft, [] The post

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New Delhi, Mar 10: The NCERT issued a public apology on Tuesday for including a chapter on judicial corruption in a recent book that had earned the Supreme Courts ire, and said the entire textbook has been withdrawn. The social science textbook for Class 8 stated that corruption, a massive backlog of cases and the lack of an adequate number of judges are among the challenges faced by the judicial system. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCERT said, [] The post Chapter On Judicial Graft: NCE

New Delhi, Mar 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday and wished him a long life and wonderful health. Abdullah, the two-time chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, turned 56. Greetings to Jammu and Kashmir CM Shri Omar Abdullah Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long life and wonderful health, Modi said in a message. The post PM Modi Greets J&K CM Omar Abdullah On Birthday appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Mar 10: The body of a soldier who had gone missing during a river-crossing exercise in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir a day earlier was recovered on Tuesday, officials said. The body of Sepoy Akshit Sharma was recovered from the Manawar stream by a joint search party of the Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local rescuers in the Khour area this morning, officials said. According to the Army, the soldier was reported missing at around [] The post Body Of Missing

JAMMU, Mar 10: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday extended greetings to the personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and their families on the occasion of the forces Raising Day. In a post on X, the Office of J&K LG said that the CISFs unwavering commitment to securing the nations critical infrastructure is truly commendable. The Lieutenant Governor said the nation is proud of the service and sacrifices made by CISF personnel and lauded their [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said today that showcasing of Indias space, nuclear and other scientific achievements helps ignite students aptitude and discover their intrinsic talent. The Minister was on a visit to an exhibition at Dr. Ambedkar Internationa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Managing Director and CEO of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, today reiterated the Banks commitment to women empowerment and financial independence while chairing a special function at the Banks Jammu Divisional Office. Addressing the gathering, Chatterjee said that women have always played leadership roles within families and society, but it took many generations for them to receive similar opportunities in the professional domain. He said that t

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Nityanand Shastri Kashmir Research Institute (NSKRI), New Delhi, released the book Don Quixote a Spanish Novel in Kashmiri at Faridabad. The programme was anchored by Ramesh Manwati. Archana Sopory recited the invocation prayer. This was followed by the traditional Kashmiri Vanavun by Archana Sopory, Pammi Dhar and Kiran Premi. The book was a tribute to the first Kashmiri spiritual saint Laleshwari, popularly known as Lal Ded. C L Kaul, a distinguished auth

Many party leaders detained in Kashmir * Cong demands roll back on US-India trade deal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/ SRINAGAR, Mar 9: A massive protest was led by JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra and working president Raman Bhalla in Jammu, seeking resignation of Prime Minister Narender Modi for scumbing to US pressures, roll back on US trade deal besides seeking restoration of statehood, whereas several leaders were reportedly detained in some districts when similar protests were held in all dis

Brig Anil Gupta anil5457@gmail.com This article outlines the remarkable transformation of cricket in Jammu & Kashmir in the last five years culminating in the team securing its first-ever Ranji Trophy title. It is a landmark achievement reflecting governance reform, institutional support, infrastructure modernisation, resilience in adversity, and strategic cricketing planning. It is a misnomer to state that the coveted trophy has been won after 67 years. To put it in correct perspective J&K has

Excelsior Correspondent SHIMLA, Mar 9: Governor (designate) Kavinder Gupta and his wife Bindu Gupta were accorded a warm and enthusiastic reception on their arrival in Shimla this evening. Gupta is scheduled to take oath as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh on tomorrow at 11:45 a.m. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, H

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed issues concerning development works and public welfare in their respective constituencies. MLA Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia, MLA Banihal Sajad Shaheen, MLA Ramban Arjun Singh Raju, MLA Bhaderwah Daleep Singh Parihar, MLA Gulabgarh Er Khursheed Ahmed, and MLA Anantnag West Abdul Majeed Bhat Laram met the Chief Minister and apprised him of various issue

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasized on stricter quality checks and greater accountability in the procurement and supply of medicines and medical equipments for Health facilities across Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that patient safety remains Governments top priority. The Minister made these remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the performance

Sat Sharma raises issue in RS Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu informed the Rajya Sabha that under the flagship Smart Cities Mission launched by the Government led by Narendra Modi, Jammu has witnessed significant transformation in urban infrastructure and civic amenities. He was responding to the question of J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma in the House today. Sat Sharma

Tribute to H. K. Dua Ashok Bhan The passing of H. K. Dua marks the end of an era in Indian public life-an era when journalism carried moral weight, diplomacy spoke in measured tones, and Parliament resonated with reasoned debate. He belonged to a rare generation that moved seamlessly between the newsroom, the diplomatic corps, and the legislature, carrying with him integrity, intellectual depth, and an unwavering commitment to Indias democratic ethos. As a journalist, H. K. Dua stood tall [] The

Indias emphatic triumph in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup is a defining moment in the evolution of modern Indian cricket. By clinching their third T20 World Cup title and, remarkably, becoming the first team in history to win back-to-back championships, the Indian cricket team has reaffirmed its position as the undisputed powerhouse of the shortest format. The comprehensive 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad was a statement of dominance, depth, and belief. For a [] The po

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Mar 9: In a proud moment for Ladakh, young ice hockey player Aamir Ali Nordakh, son of Mohd Abass Nordakh, has brought international recognition to the region after winning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award as his team clinched the California State Ice Hockey Championship in Los Angeles. Aamir delivered an outstanding performance in the championship match against the Mighty Ducks, displaying impressive speed, skill and game awareness on the ice. His decisiv

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) achieved another milestone as three of its women cricketers-Chitra Singh Jamwal, Bismah Hassan and Ananaya Sharma-earned selection in the North Zone squad for the Senior Womens Multi-Day Tournament to be held from March 20 to April 3, 2026. Bawandeep Kaur has also been named among the standby players. The selection meeting was convened by Member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of JKCA, Meenu Singh Slat

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy champion team, celebrating their remarkable achievement. The team was warmly received by the Chief Minister in the presence of his Cabinet colleagues and senior officers. On the occasion, the players were also presented with an award money of Rs 2 crore in recognition of their outstanding performance. President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India,

Jaishankar makes suo-motu statement in Parliament NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with senior members of the Government and security establishment to assess the rapidly evolving conflict in West Asia and its possible implications for Indias strategic and economic interests. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The review meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaish

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: The Amateur Handball Association of Jammu and Kashmir will conduct two-day selection trials on March 11 and 12 to select the J&K team for the 54th Senior Mens National Handball Championship organised by the Handball Federation of India. The trials will be held at S D Sabha School grounds, Old Rehari, here. The selected team will represent the Union Territory of J&K in the national championship to be hosted by the Haryana Handball Association [] The po

SEC reviews preparations at high-level meet * Purchase of ballot boxes, printing of material discussed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Mar 9: The State Election Commission (SEC) today set in motion the process for preparation of electoral rolls for the Panchayat elections devising a detailed schedule in which final electoral rolls for the elections will be published on May 10. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp State Election Commissioner, Shantmanu told the Excelsior after the meeting that a

Huge renewable potential in Ladakh largely untapped *Solar & small hydro contribution still limited Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 9: Electricity generation in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has shown a declining trend during the last five years with the total domestic production falling steadily from over 17,441.97 Million Units (MUs) in 2020-21 to 14,659.92 MUs in 2025-26 (up to January 2026). Similarly, no significant improvement in the electricity production in the Union Territory of Lada

DUBAI, Mar 9: Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signalling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the US and Israel bombed targets across Iran. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp With Irans theocracy under assault for more than a week, the countrys Assembly of Experts chose the secretive, 56-year-old cleric with close [

*Govt lists relief measures Govind Sharma JAMMU, Mar 9: Tourist arrivals in Ladakh witnessed a sharp decline in 2025, particularly in Kargil, where domestic tourism dropped by more than 70 per cent. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Responding to a question raised by Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa in the lok Sabha, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the Ministry was aware of the downturn in the tourism sector in the Union Territory and outlined measures being taken [] Th

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: If Barbados was about breaking a curse, Ahmedabad was about building a kingdom. Simply put, Indias current stranglehold on the shortest format is without precedent in cricketing history. The home teams 96-run thrashing of New Zealand in Sundays final didnt just secure a historic first-ever title defence, it also signalled a ruthless new era of Indian supremacy in the T20 format. More importantly, the on-field brilliance also moved the spotlight away from the diplomatic tensions

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Mar 9: PM SHRI Higher Secondary School Aghar Jitto organised a Science Exhibition at the school premises to promote scientific thinking, creativity and innovation among students of cluster schools. Karan Gupta, Principal HSS Kotli Bhaga, attended the programme as chief guest, while Dara Singh, Principal HSS Agharjitto, also graced the occasion. Students from various cluster schools presented models including Water Purifier by GMS Garn, Process of Photosynthesis by

Sahar Khad bridge to be ready by April Avtar Bhat KATHUA, Mar 9: The slow pace of work on the construction of second bridge on river Ravi at Lakhanpur has become a cause of concern for the people especially commuters as movement of traffic on this stretch of Jammu -Pathankot National Highway remains at snails pace since the collapse of the bridge during flash floods in August last year. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to sources, though [] The post Snails pace of work on

KATRA/JAMMU, Mar 9: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government of continuing to pursue false cases against opposition leaders, despite court decisions in their favour. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others regarding a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging their disc

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday released a new comprehensive document outlining security guidelines to address the changing security scenario, and emphasised the need for strict adherence to security discipline amid emerging threats and evolving challenges. He released the Manual of Security Instructions 2026 of the Ministry of Defence at a function held at the South Block here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The manual is a comprehensive document

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 9: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today urged the Union Home Minister to take a compassionate and humanitarian view regarding the youth who were detained and booked during protests over the situation unfolding in Iran. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a statement issued here, Dr Farooq said that the protests reflected the deep emotional anguish felt by many people in Jammu and Kashmir over the developments in Iran, a countr

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Lok Sabha on Monday could not take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla amid repeated adjournments, as opposition members demanded a debate on the West Asia situation. The Government and the Chair accused the opposition of holding the House proceedings hostage to its demands. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The House was adjourned for the day shortly after it reassembled at 3 pm, following an earlier adjournment due to [] The post LS fails

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 9: Police have registered a case after a woman alleged that a group of people forcefully entered her house in the RS Pura area here, assaulted her and her son, and attempted to outrage her modesty while also damaging household property. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The incident reportedly occurred on March 4 when the accused Rakesh Kumar of Kotli Gala Bana, RS Pura, along with his mother, and 5-6 unidentified persons, allegedly broke [] The po

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: In a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Monday. The draft of the notice is ready and likely to be submitted this week, according to the sources. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) Parliamentarian, who has been involved with the process of drafting the notice for moving the impeachment motion, said it [] The post Opposition

New Delhi, Mar 9: Well-designed physical activity initiatives that support walking, cycling and public transport can simultaneously contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation and promote health and equity, according to a study. Researchers, including those from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, have developed a physical activity and climate change model, a conceptual framework offering a practical basis for integrated, equitable and sustainable solutions. Aligning physic

Over 30,000 enumerators, supervisors to cover 6,462 villages, 78 towns in two-phases JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, in presence of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, today chaired a high-level sensitisation session to review and strengthen preparations for the upcoming Census, 2027 which will be conducted digitally for the first time across the country. The session was attended by Administrative Secretaries of various departments, senior

New Delhi, Mar 9: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday strongly supported the proposal of simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies and said such a move will be in the interest of the country, will save time, improve governance and expedite development. Appearing before the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the bills seeking to introduce simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Azad also said that he has been a supporter of simultaneous [] The p

New Delhi, Mar 9: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West Asia entered the tenth day, world markets plummeted, and Brent crude oil, the international standard, surged to nearly USD 120 a barrel, about 65 per cent higher than when the war [] The post No Imm

Jammu, Mar 9: An Army soldier went missing on Monday during a river crossing training in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The White Knight Corps posted on X, During a river crossing training exercise conducted in the general area of Sundarbani, Sepoy Akshit Sharma was reported missing at around 12 pm today. Extensive search operations are underway with all available resources of the Indian Army and civil agencies being employed to locate the soldier, he [] The post