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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

MUMBAI, May 3: Eligibility for upper-floor residents under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is contingent in part on the status of ground-floor occupants, with affidavits accepted only if the lower unit qualifies, officials said. A Government resolution dated October 4, 2024, extends benefits to upper-floor residents who can prove occupancy before a November 15, 2022, cut-off, offering 300 sq ft homes outside Dharavi but within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Beneficiaries can opt for a h

NEW DELHI, May 3: Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts. The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4. The most immediate catalyst will [] The post State elections outcome, oi

NEW DELHI, May 3: The countrys largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, has started the new fiscal 2026-27 with a 42 per cent market share, increasing from 39 per cent in the previous fiscal. According to industry estimates, the company, which posted a record domestic sales of 1,91,122 units in April, gained nearly 3 percentage points in market share the month. Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Partho Banerjee, told PTI that although the companys increase in market [

NEW DELHI, May 3: Radisson Hotel Group expects to scale up its India portfolio to 157-160 operational hotels and 19,000-19,500 keys by December 2026, driven by a steady pipeline and continued expansion across markets, a top company executive said. Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, told PTI that the Group remains very much on track to achieve its target of 500 hotels in India by 2030. We are at 17,000 keys in operation currently. With 18 [] The post Radisso

NEW DELHI, May 3: Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which owns and operates the retail chain D-Mart, has reported a 19.17 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit at Rs 656.42 crore in the March quarter of FY26. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 550.79 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Avenue Supermarts. Revenue from operations increased 18.9 per cent to Rs 17,683.86 crore during the quarter under review. [] The post D-Marts Q4 net

NEW DELHI, May 3: SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha. SIS, which currently employs nearly 3.46 lakh people, expects to hit an inflection point in the current fiscal year with an accelerated growth in its core Security Solutions and Facilitie

NEW DELHI, May 3: The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues, Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began [] The

NEW DELHI, May 3: Disruptions in the global supply chain and a surge in packaging costs due to rising crude oil prices have led to a shortage of local competition in markets like India, and it may support Unilevers volume growth in categories such as home care, said Chief Executive Officer Fernando Fernandez. The British multinational consumer goods maker sees opportunities coming from the constraints in supply in the global market even as its multipolar supply chain remains resilient. We [] The

Srinagar, May 3: Terming drug trafficking as silent terrorism aimed at destroying Jammu and Kashmirs youth, families and future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that drug peddlers are enemies of the nation and will be dealt with accordingly. Addressing a gathering at TRC Football Ground here during the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan before leading the padyatra, LG Sinha, said the anti-drug campaign has transformed into a Jan Andolan within just 22 days. This war is being [] T

NEW DELHI, May 3: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday attacked the BJP-RSS over the issue of press freedom, saying their message is clear that independent journalism will be punished, and compliance rewarded. He alleged that sections of the media have been reduced to echoing the ruling establishment, while those who persist in asking questions are targeted relentlessly. In a post on X on World Press Freedom Day, Kharge said Indias position in the World Press Freedom Index has steadil

Shahnaz Husain Are you tired of applying a number of makeup products every morning to look pretty? Do we really have to succumb and play slaves to the hottest trend in makeup and the cosmetic world? Or is there a way to make us feel better without having to apply layer upon layer of creams? There are also instances wherein you have to go bare-faced. Who swims with full-on makeup, complete with winged-tip liners and contours? Lets face it, you [] The post Beauty Without Makeup appeared first on D

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Srinagar, May 3: Jammu & Kashmir Police have intensified its multi-pronged crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, registering significant achievements across the Union Territory. Pertinently, the ongoing campaign launched and spearheaded by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to target drug peddlers, dismantle financial networks linked to narcotics, and strengthen public awareness is going on in full vigour. Sources said that the accelerated

Srinagar, May 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday launched a major campaign against drug abuse and narco-terrorism in Srinagar, reaffirming the administrations commitment to eradicate the menace from Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, aims to intensify efforts to curb the spread of narcotics, dismantle drug networks, and address the growing threat of narco-terrorism in the region. Officials said the campaign will involve coordinated

MUMBAI, May 3: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite foreign invasions and hardships, tribal communities and Scheduled Castes preserved the countrys identity and soul, stressing the need to integrate them into the mainstream development process. He was speaking on Saturday at the Karmayogi awards ceremony in Mumbai, where Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari was also present. Human life is defined by giving back to the world, as we are all part of one great family. []

NEW DELHI, May 2: Actor-director Rishab Shetty, known for his hit venture Kantara, called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday. In a post on social media platform X, Shah said, It was truly engaging to speak with you about films and culture. The way you present Indian civilisation and culture through your films, with such understanding and sensitivity, is genuinely admirable and leaves a lasting impact. I am confident that you will continue to inspire people through your [] The post Kant

CHENNAI, May 2: Chennai Super Kings produced a thoroughly professional display to outclass Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a critical Indian Premier League match and significantly boost their playoff prospects here today. Afghanistan left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad led a disciplined bowling effort to help CSK restrict a lacklustre Mumbai Indians to 159 for seven. Noor returned excellent figures of 2/26 in four overs while Anshul Kamboj grabbed 3/32, even as Naman Dhir top-scored for MI with 57 of

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, May 2: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian today interacted with minority beneficiaries in Kargil and urged them to take full advantage of Central Government welfare and loan schemes for improving livelihoods. The programme was organised at Hotel The Kargil by Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) in collaboration with National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC). Beneficiaries appre

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Renowned orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon, Dr Ranjit Singh was honoured with the Healthcare Excellence Award at The Times of Indias Healthcare Pioneers event held at Ludhiana. The award was presented by Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh in recognition of Dr Singhs outstanding contribution to knee replacement surgeries and surgical innovation. Dr Singh has emerged as a trusted name in North India for complex knee replacements, with thousands of pat

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 2: A delegation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Forum led by its Founder Chairman Rajnish Goenka, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 15 Corps also called on Lieutenant Governor. Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir, former Vice Chairman District Development Council, Kupwara also called on Lieutenant Governor. Meanwhile, a delegation of Kashmir Road Safety Foundation

Excelsior Correspondent GANDHINAGAR, May 2: The 7th batch of the National Law University phase of the induction training programme for direct recruit Enforcement Officers/Accounts Officers of Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Batch 2025, concluded at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar on May 1. The 28-day programme was held from April 6 to May 1 and ended with a valedictory session attended by Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I and Chief Learning Officer at PDUNA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM) organized its national executive meeting and Vichar Goshti at the Galaxy College of Education, Sainik Colony, Jammu. The programme focused on the theme Himalayas in the 21st Century: Indias Security, Challenges, and Future Dimensions, bringing together distinguished thinkers, policymakers, and social leaders to deliberate on critical national issues. The event was held under the guidance of Indresh Kumar, Senior Pracharak, Ra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted inspections of new Assembly Complex and other important ongoing infrastructure works in Jammu. During inspection the Deputy Chief Minister called for speedy and quality work completion of new Assembly Complex and timely execution of development projects and strengthening public infrastructure in Jammu. Taking stock of the pace and quality of construction, he directed the concerned officials to ensure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 2: Maintaining that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the BJP has transformed political communication in the country by directly connecting with the masses through technology, transparency, and public-centric governance, J&K BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma urged party workers to actively expose the hypocrisy of opposition parties and take the achievements of the Modi Government to every household. Sat Sharma, while chairing a m

BHOPAL, May 2: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday reviewed wheat procurement in his Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency in Madhya Pradesh, and assured to take strict action against those indulging in negligence or irregularities. The procurement work is underway and arrangements have improved across the four districts of Raisen, Vidisha, Sehore and Dewas, he said. Farmers need us and we must stand with them, the former MP chief minister said. Over 80 per cent farmers have co

SHIMLA, May 2 : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of four lives in a tragic accident in the Ani area of Kullu district. According to official information, the incident occurred when a tree suddenly fell on a vehicle carrying seven persons that was on its way towards Ani. Four people died on the spot, while the injured were rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The Chief Minister conveyed his [] The post CM Sukhu expresse

03NEW DELHI, May 2: The Punjab Police has booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently quit the AAP to join the BJP with six of his colleagues, sources said on Saturday. Two FIRs have been lodged against Pathak under non-bailable sections, they said. No further details about the FIRs have been disclosed yet. Pathak was among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently. A Punjab police [] The post Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep P

NEW DELHI, May 2: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist, writer and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, marking a significant leadership appointment at Indias public broadcaster. Joshi is a distinguished creative professional with wide-ranging contributions across literature, advertising, cinema, and public communication. Known for his impactful writing and deep cultural sensibility, he has played a significant role in shaping co

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com The deepest inquiry of human existence has never truly been about what we achieve, accumulate, or become, but about a far more fundamental questionWho am I?This question, echoed through the Upanishads as(Koham), forms the very core of Vedic wisdom and spiritual exploration. At first glance, the answer appears obviouswe identify ourselves with our body, our mind, our personality, our profession, and our relationships. Yet, upo

JABALPUR, May 2: The bodies of two boys were recovered on Saturday evening from the Bargi Dam in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, raising the death toll in the cruise boat tragedy that occurred two days ago to 11, while search continued for two missing persons. The boat, operated by the state tourism department, capsized during a storm on Thursday evening with some of the survivors alleging negligence and safety lapses such as life jackets not being distributed in time. [] The post MP boat t

NEW DELHI, May 2: Delhi should be seen as a tourist destination rather than a transit hub, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. While attending a tourism stakeholders conference, she said Delhi, as the national capital, has unique features. We are trying to positively rebrand Delhi in the tourism sector so that tourists see this city as a destination and enjoy its unique features, not just as a transit point, the chief minister said. She said, In Delhi, there [] The post Delhi should be

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), May 2: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to authorities to provide security and permission to offer namaz on a piece of land in a village of Sambhal district, saying right to practice religion is subject to public order and cannot be exercised in a manner that interferes with the rights of others. The court observed that introduction or expansion of a religious use or practice not previously prevalent, particularly where it disturbs [] The post