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NEW DELHI, May 8: Repeated setbacks faced by US President Donald Trump in American courts have further heightened uncertainty over the US tariff regime, and India should wait for the United States to evolve a more stable and legally predictable trade framework before moving ahead with the proposed bilateral trade agreement, experts said. They said that this ruling is a crucial reminder that Trumps global tariffs violated WTO (World Trade Organisation) rules, and their striking down by US courts

JAIPUR/NEW DELHI, May 8: Operation Sindoor is a testament to the swift, precise, and joint response of the Indian armed forces to safeguard national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called upon the military to remain ready to deal with any security challenges. Singh made the remarks in his address at the ongoing joint military commanders conference in Jaipur that carried out a comprehensive review of the combat preparedness of the three services in the [] The p

VADODARA (GUJARAT), May 8 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated Lakshya 2047 Centre for Future Skills, Cadaveric Centre and Advanced Medical Simulation facilities at Parul University here. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said India is moving at a very fast pace in emerging technologies including Quantum, Artificial Intelli

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday directed that at least one special court be established to deal with 10 to 15 pending trials in cases probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Passing a slew of directions to expedite trials in cases where the Centre, through the NIA, is the prosecutor, the apex court said the special courts should be set up within a month. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed [] The post SC Orders Establishment Of Specia

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday said the matter concerning alleged large-scale banking fraud involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its firms required a thorough investigation after the CBI said the total loss estimated in seven cases was around Rs 27,337 crore. The CBI told the apex court nine FIRs had been lodged, including the two in which charge sheets have been filed, and investigations were on in seven cases. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant [] The post Large-Scale Bank

KOLKATA, May 8: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state. BJP sources said Adhikaris name was proposed at the legislature party meeting here and formally announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the presence of newly elected BJP MLAs and senior party leaders. The swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government will [] The post Suvendu Adhikari Ele

Kathua, May 8: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohit Sharma, on Thursday said that Nakul Singh was allegedly murdered following a scuffle with his friend, Parthav Verma (19), reportedly over a love-related issue. Addressing the media, SSP Sharma said that during the altercation, the accused allegedly struck Nakul repeatedly on the head with a cricket bat until he collapsed. The officer further stated that when Nakuls younger brother entered the house, the accused allegedly attacked

MUMBAI, May 8: The rupee depreciated 25 paise to close at 94.47 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, after rising in the past two sessions, on renewed tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Forex traders said investor sentiments were affected after Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire as the US carried out fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and civilian areas, while President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was still in [] The post Rupee falls 25 paise

NEW DELHI, May 8: Indias state-run oil marketing companies have bled an estimated Rs 30,000 crore in losses since mid-March as they kept fuel and LPG supplies flowing without raising retail prices despite facing an energy disruption that is bigger than all previous crises combined. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) have maintained uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation turbine fuel and other p

NEW DELHI, May 8: India is seeking a larger role in shaping international norms for the fast-growing space industry, a senior government official said on Friday, as global space standards experts gathered in New Delhi for a key ISO meeting. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of ISOs Technical Committee 20/Subcommittee 14 on Space Systems and Operations, drawing 131 international delegates from 13 countries, including representatives from n

SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of various ongoing developmental projects being executed by the Education, Health and Social Welfare departments across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the Minister conducted a detailed department-wise review and assessed project monitoring mechanisms, fund utilization and inter-departmental coordination to ensure effect

SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Services & Outreach Office Raabita here and discussed a range of public welfare and developmental issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues related to parks and gardens in his constituency. MLA Banihal, Sajad Shaheen, also raised several issues of public importance concerning his constituenc

Bandipora, May 8: Three youths tragically lost their lives after drowning in the River Jhelum in the Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the incident took place in the Check Chandergeer area when the trio was reportedly washing tent material along the riverbank and accidentally slipped into the river. Soon after the incident, locals and volunteers launched a rescue operation. Two bodies were recovered during the initial search, while the

NEW DELHI, May 8: Enough is enough, an anguished Supreme Court observed Friday as it asked the Madhya Pradesh government to decide on granting sanction to prosecute its minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his objectionable remarks targeting Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi made in aftermath of Operation Sindoor. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi termed the objectionable statement of Shah as the most unfortunate after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred hearing till May 11 on the CBIs petition challenging the trial courts discharge order in the liquor policy case, saying that it was awaiting consent of certain senior lawyers to represent AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass the necessary order on the appointment on Monday and begin hearing the matter on Tuesday. There are three persons who are [] The post Excise

Anantnag, May 8: In one of the biggest actions against narcotics networks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Anantnag Police on Thursday attached and seized properties worth approximately 6.5 crore under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in south Kashmirs Sangam area. Police said the action was carried out against Bashir Ahmad Mir son of Gul Mohammad Mir and his family members, residents of Doonipora Sangam, following an enquiry conducted under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act. According [] The p

Jammu, May 8: Special Investigation Team (SIT) Friday produced the chargesheet in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu in a high-profile case related to assassination attempt on National Conference president and the former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah at Royal Park Greater Kailash on March 11, 2026. On March 14, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu zone Bhim Sen Tuti had constituted a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), under the supervision of DIG, Jammu-Samba-Ka

NEW DELHI, May 8: The BJP on Friday called Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut the joker of Indian politics over his post addressed to US President Donald Trump on the West Bengal Assembly election results, and accused the Opposition of besmirching Indias image internationally. In a post on X addressed to Trump, Raut on Friday questioned reports of the US president congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJPs victory in West Bengal and said the polls are an [] The post BJP calls Sanjay

SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Higher Education, Sakina Itoo, has ordered the suspension of the Principal and an Assistant Professor of Amar Singh College following a reported harassment incident at the institution. Official sources said the minister took serious note of the matter and directed the concerned authorities to initiate immediate action. An inquiry has also been ordered into the incident, which has been asked to be completed within a week. Sources added that strict action will be take

NEW DELHI, May 8: Vikram Solar on Friday posted nearly 21 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 110 crore in March quarter mainly on account of higher revenues. The net profit stood at Rs 91 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, a company statement said. Revenues from operations rose to Rs 1,453 crore in the quarter from Rs 1,194 crore in the same period year ago. In the fiscal year 2025-26, the net profit [] The post Vikram Solar net profit rises 21pc to Rs 110 cr in Q4 appeared first o

NEW DELHI, May 8: ACME Solar Holdings on Friday posted a 13.3 per cent on-year rise in net profit to Rs 138 crore in the March quarter, supported by higher revenues. The company had a net profit of Rs 122 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, a company statement said. Total revenue of the company rose to Rs 705 crore in the reported quarter from Rs 539 crore in the period year ago. In the fiscal 2025-26, [] The post ACME Solar Holdings net profit up 13.3 pc to Rs 138 cr in Q4 appeared fi

LONDON, May 8 (AP) The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work. But the worlds most famous wildlife presenter is likely to be uncomfortable with all the attention as he celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, said Alastair Fothergill, the producer of some of Attenboroughs most well-known documentaries. Hes always been very clear to all of [] The post David Atte

LONDON, May 8: A man has been charged with harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home. Alex Jenkinson, 39, is due at Norwich Magistrates Court on Friday to face two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause alarm or distress. Norfolk Constabulary announced the charges on Thursday night. Police said the suspect was arrested Wednesday evening a

COLOMBO, May 8: Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances on Friday, days after he secured bail in a corruption case, police said. Chandrasena was granted bail on Tuesday after he was remanded in March in the case where he was charged for taking a kickback on the purchase of aircraft for the national carrier. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F U Wootler said that his body was discovered at his [] The post Former CEO of SriL

ROME, May 8: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is opening his second day of fence-mending meetings Friday with talks scheduled with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in a bid to ease tensions over the war with Iran. President Donald Trumps tariffs, his complaints about Europes unwillingness to help the US with the war and his attacks against Pope Leo XIV have fueled weeks of sharp disagreements over trade and defence cooperation between the two traditionally strong allies. Rubio will also [] The po

TIRUMALA, May 8: Lt Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha offered prayers in the Hill Shrine of Sri Venkateswara Swamy here on Friday morning. Earlier, on his arrival at the main entrance of the temple-Maha Dwaram, he was welcomed by TTD Executive Officer M Ravi Chandra, and temple priests. After offering prayers to Dwajasthambham in the temple, the Governor had darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Later at Ranganayakula Mandapam, the Vedic Pundits offered him Vedasirvachanam. The TTD EO presented Thirtha Prasad

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed disappointment over the non-production of witnesses in the ongoing trial against Ashish Mishra, son of former Union minister Ajay Mishra, and others in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the status report filed before it by the Uttar Pradesh government has not assigned any reason whatsoever for non-production of witnesses. It noted that no witnesses have been examined

SRINAGAR, May 8: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asserted that there was no justification for the Tamil Nadu governor to stop TVK leader Vijay from forming the government, and said he should be provided an opportunity to prove the majority in the assembly. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday rejected TVK chief Vijays claim to form the government, stating that his party lacks the requisite numbers. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has fallen shor

New Delhi, May 8: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026, informing them about the dress code and permissible items at examination centres. The CUET-UG exam will be held from May 11 to May 31 in India, and in 15 cities outside the country. In an advisory issued on Thursday, the NTA said the examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. It also informed candidates [] The post Adviso

NEW DELHI, May 8: He is well aware that cricket is Indias number one sport but NBA great Vlade Divac is nonetheless hopeful that basketball too will find its space in the country. The 71 tall Sacramento Kings great was at the American Centre here on Friday for some dribbling and passing with over 100 children from various schools and academies in the national capital. I have to tell you, I am surprised, (the kids) they are pretty good, he [] The post I Know Cricket Is Indias No.1 Sport But Baske

BANGKOK, May 8: Family members and activists have called for the release of imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu due to health concerns. Dong, an editor at a major state-owned newspaper, the Guangming Daily, was taken away while meeting a Japanese diplomat for lunch in 2022 and was sentenced to seven years in prison for espionage in 2024. Yuyu is now effectively facing a death sentence, the family said in a statement Thursday. Dong was hospitalised at a prison-affiliated hospital in [] The po

NEW DELHI, May 8: Indias digital public infrastructure (DPI) has achieved world-class scale, but challenges relating to digital access, data governance, interoperability and cyber security remain areas of concern, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday. Addressing an ICRIER event on Digital Public Infrastructure & Public Service Delivery, Nageswaran said large sections of the population, particularly the elderly, people living in areas with poor connectivity and those with lo

SRINAGAR, May 08: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of pursuing blackmail politics over the issue of statehood and said the delay in cabinet expansion was linked to the Union Territorys status and not due to any fear within the ruling National Conference. Responding to remarks by the Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly, Abdullah said there was no Eknath Shinde in the National Conference and asserted that all party legislators stood united. [] The post

NEW DELHI, May 8: In a rare moment of candour, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared an anecdote when as a young lawyer he was rebuked by a high court judge for aspiring to become a judicial officer, and was told, The bar is waiting for you. The story came in a way of encouragement to a judicial services aspirant, who was seeking revaluation of an examination paper. Though the plea of Prerna Gupta was dismissed by a bench [] The post Bar Has Much To Offer: CJI Shares Anecdote As He Dismisses

SRINAGAR, May 8: A CRPF personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at Kokernag in south Kashmir, they said. Constable Satish Kumar, a resident of Rewari in Haryana, was posted with the 164 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The post CRPF Constable Commits Suicide In J&Ks Anantnag appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 8: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday moved the Delhi High Court against the publication of AI-generated deepfake videos purportedly showing him praising Pakistan and making statements on such politically sensitive issues. Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons to social media platforms X and Meta Platforms as well as the Centre on the lawsuit by the Thiruvananthapuram MP and current chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, and indicated she would

JAMMU, May 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has promoted two Counsellors as Principal Counsellors in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory in the interest of administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post High Court Promotes 2 Counsellors As Principal Counsellors In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 8: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of 12 Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) and Accounts Officers in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory following the promotion of Section Officers and Senior Scale Stenographers as Chief Administrative Officers. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post High Court Transfers 12 CAOs, Accounts Officers In J&K District Judiciary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

KULGAM, May 8: In a major action under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Jammu & Kashmir, Kulgam Police, in coordination with the Revenue authorities, on Thursday retrieved Kahcharai land worth approximately 60 lakh from the unauthorized occupation of alleged drug peddlers in Kund area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district. Officials said the joint operation was carried out at village Oriel falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kund, where a total of 06 kanals of Kahcharai land was retrieved. Accord

Baramulla, May 8: Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking and allied illegal activities under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, police in Baramulla, in coordination with the Revenue authorities and Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA), carried out decisive action against individuals involved in narcotics-related offences in the Tangmarg area. In a joint operation conducted at Ferozpora Tangmarg, a shop belonging to notorious drug peddler Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir son of Ab Majid Mir resident

NEW DELHI, May 8: Warning of potential honey traps, legal liability and security risks, the BCCI has banned unauthorised visitors from the hotel rooms of players, support staff and team officials in the IPL after incidents of misconduct and protocol violations were flagged by the Boards Anti-Corruption Unit. In an elaborate advisory for the 10 IPL franchises, the BCCI has said that written authorisation from the team managers would be a must for guests to have access to the players [] The post I

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NEW DELHI, May 8: India has successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of an indigenously developed glide weapon system off the coast of Odisha. The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, developed to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons, was tested on Thursday, according to the defence ministry. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of TARA weapon off the coast

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), May 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers and participate in part in the Abhishekam ceremony. Accompanied by temple officials, the governor was seen draped in a vibrant traditional shawl, marking his presence at the revered pilgrimage site. The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, situated atop the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills, is among Indias most rever

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SRINAGAR, May 8: A Mild earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning. As per details available, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Kishtwar district at around 09:57:54 IST. Officials said the epicentre was located in Kishtwar region at Latitude 33.289 North and Longitude 76.739 East with a depth of 10 kilometres. No reports of any loss of life or damage to property were received from anywhere in the Union Territory till the filing [] The post Earthquake

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NEW DELHI, May 8: Pakistans intelligence agency ISI had allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi, a popular dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway and a military camp in Haryana through operatives linked to the Shahzad Bhatti module, sources said on Friday. According to the sources, the revelations emerged during the interrogation of nine alleged operatives of the module arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell under their Gang Bust Operation 2.0 from multiple states. Investigators f