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SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar on April 30, while the services for the general public will commence on May 2. The direct train services between Srinagar and Jammu will reduce the travel time between the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir, and boost tourism, besides providing an all-weather surface transport link. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first direct train service be

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Group entity Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), on Wednesday called for building robust domestic infrastructure to ensure energy security in a bid to withstand global shocks and disruptions, especially wars and conflicts. Addressing a session at Resilient Futures Summit organised by Economist Enterprise, the industrialist advocated for energy security and noted that countries should shift their priorities from how fast they can grow to how

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: E-commerce company Flipkart on Wednesday said it has appointed Sharayu Jadhav as Vice President of Legal and Varun Gupta as Vice President of Corporate Development. Jadhav returns to Flipkart after working in leadership roles at Acko and Razorpay. During her previous stint at Flipkart, she handled legal responsibilities for its wholesale division and Myntra. In her new position, she will manage the legal operations for Flipkarts marketplace, supply chain, data privacy, technol

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The countrys exports have shown a healthy increase during the first-three weeks of April so far despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He also said that free trade agreements finalised by India would give a huge boost to the domestic industry. There is an increase in exports during the first three weeks of April as compared to the same period of last April Despite the war in [] The post Healthy rise in exports in Ap

Jammu, April 29: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a change in school timings for the summer zone areas of Jammu Division. According to an order issued on April 28, 2026, all Government and recognized private schools up to the Higher Secondary level will now operate from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The new timing will be effective from May 1, 2026, and will continue till September 30, 2026. The post DSEJ Orders Change Of School Timings In Summer Zone appeared first on Daily

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: A Neo Alternative Asset Managers on Wednesday announced the first close of its second infrastructure income fund, raising Rs 1,500 crore against a total target corpus of Rs 5,000 crore. The fund, Neo Infra Income Opportunities Fund II, will invest in operational, revenue-generating infrastructure assets backed by long-term contracted cash flows, primarily from government counterparties, the company said in a statement. The strategy will focus on sectors, such as roads and rene

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The global automotive industry is facing a demanding environment due to factors such as uncertainty linked to trade tensions, supply chains and energy prices, according to International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) President Shailesh Chandra. Speaking at the launch of OICAs Global Automobile Industrys annual sales data at the sidelines of the Beijing Motor Show, he said technological change, geopolitical pressures and diverging public policies are reshapi

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Oil marketing companies are selling petrol and diesel at a loss of Rs 14 per litre and Rs 18 per litre, respectively, as elevated crude prices outpace capped retail fuel rates, squeezing marketing margins. Besides losses on petrol and diesel, the elevated energy prices post West Asia crisis are likely to leave companies with an under recovery of Rs 80,000 crore on cooking gas LPG in the current fiscal, while fertiliser subsidy is projected to rise [] The post Oil firms selling

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Commercial vehicles major Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday said it filed 144 patent applications in FY26, marking its highest number of patent filings in a single year. These filings are closely aligned with the companys strategic priorities, including enhanced vehicle safety, improved reliability, optimised total cost of ownership, and superior occupant comfort, Tata Motors Ltd (TML) said in a statement. The record number of patent applications filed in FY26 is a testament to the

MILAN, Apr 29: Italian luxury brand Ferragamo said it can map the country of origin for much of the leather used to make its coveted footwear and handbags, which is a first step in traceability according to experts. The announcement comes during a wave of EU sustainability rules that are increasing pressure on fashion brands to account for materials in their supply chains. The family-run and publicly traded fashion house has been issuing sustainability reports for over a decade, but [] The post

TEHRAN, Apr 29: A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying around two million barrels of crude oil has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining authorization from Iranian authorities, in what is considered a rare transit through the strategic waterway since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The vessel, identified as the Idemitsu Maru, a Panama-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) managed by a subsidiary of Japans Idemitsu Kosan, set sail after remaining anchored o

BEIRUT, Apr 29: Lebanese authorities detained the former Palestinian ambassador to Lebanon on corruption charges shortly after he arrived in the country, officials said Wednesday. The officials said Ashraf Dabbour was arrested upon arrival at Beiruts Rafik Hariri International Airport late Tuesday. The two judicial and two security officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas relieved Dabbour of his post as

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of trying to remove the Urdu language from the collective history of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference here, Mufti claimed the Revenue Department, headed by the chief minister, started the process of removing Urdu from the system in July 2025. There is no doubt that our government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is trying to gradually remove Urdu, which i

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday accused the BJP, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party of colluding to fix the match during elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir last year. While the ruling National Conference had won three seats, the BJP managed to secure one seat even though it did not have the required numbers. At least four non-BJP MLAs had voted for BJP candidate Sat Sharma, who got [] The post BJP, NC, PDP Co

Jammu, Apr 29: Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday. Police said intensified action against drug trafficking was being carried out alongside awareness campaigns to protect youth from substance abuse. In the first case, a team from Rehambal police station intercepted a Tata Tiago car at Garnai Chowk on the national highway, as the vehicle was heading from Udhampur to Jammu, they said. During the

L-G accords ceremonial welcome; massive community participation marks historic occasion Leh, Apr 29: Amid deep spiritual fervour and an atmosphere imbued with devotion, the holy Piprahwa relics of Tathagatha Buddha arrived in Leh today, marking the commencement of a historic spiritual celebration in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, accorded a warm and reverential welcome to the sacred relics upon their arrival at the Technical Area, Leh Air

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the existing framework of criminal law adequately addresses the issue of hate speeches and no legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention. The contention that the field of hate speech remains legislatively unoccupied, is misconceived, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said in its verdict on a batch of petitions related to hate speeches. The top court said it would be open to the Centre and the competent legislative [] T

HARDOI (UP), Apr 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said voters are casting their vote in West Bengal this time in a fearless atmosphere, which was unimaginable in the past six or seven decades. He also asserted that the assembly poll results on May 4 will further strengthen the resolve of a developed India. Voting is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal in the second and final phase of polling. Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the [] The post People Are Votin

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a fresh notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on pleas by the ED challenging his acquittal in two separate cases lodged against him for not appearing before the agency despite summonses issued in the excise policy case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that according to the registry, the earlier notice issued to the former chief minister had not been served. The investigating agencys counsel said notice was issued to [] The post HC Issu

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval. The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee is being held to discuss the administrations 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to a historic USD 1.5 trillion. Hegseth and the chairman

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum wages employers will have to offer to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programmes. North Carolina Labour Commissioner Luke Farley said American workers were being hurt by foreign visa programmes that depress wages. H-1B visas take jobs from American and North Carolina workers. Last week, I submitted official comments in support of a new rule proposed by the []

NEW YORK, Apr 29: King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York on Wednesday as part of their closely watched diplomatic visit to the US. The royal couples swing through the city comes midway through a four-day trip marking 250 years of American independence. It will be the first trip to New York by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2010. They are expected to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the [] The post King Charles III, Queen Camilla visiting

HONG KONG, Apr 29: Stocks mostly advanced in Asia on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices fell after the United Arab Emirates said it would leave OPEC in a blow to the powerful oil cartel. US futures edged higher. Markets in Japan were closed for a holiday. Elsewhere in Asia, South Koreas Kospi rose 0.3 per cent to 6,657.40 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1.4 per cent to 26,029.02. The Shanghai Composite index traded [] The post Asian stocks gain, oil prices decline af

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The units of Citius TransNet Investment Trust, a transport sector-focused infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), climbed nearly 5 per cent against the issue price of Rs 100 per unit in their debut trade on Wednesday. The unit started trading at Rs 104.50, up 4.5 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. At the NSE, it listed at Rs 104.60, registering a jump of 4.6 per cent. Its market valuation stood at Rs 6,436.11 crore. The [] The post Citius TransNet Investment Trust unit

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Dr Reddys Laboratories on Wednesday said it has received a notice of compliance (NOC) from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection indicated for the management of type-2 diabetes. Dr Reddys becomes the first company to receive the market authorisation for generic Semaglutide Injection in Canada, ahead of Health Canadas review target date, the company said in a regulatory filing. The market authorisation covers the 2 mg/pen (1.34 mg/ml) and 4 mg/pen (1.34 mg / m), [

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT on Wednesday fixed a price band of Rs 95-100 per unit for its Rs 3,405-crore initial public offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on May 5. The public issue of Bengaluru-based real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and develops Grade A+ office assets will conclude on May 7. The anchor investor bidding is scheduled for May 4, according to a public announcement. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue [] The post Bla

Jammu, Apr 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu to assess the current security situation and review preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Senior police and administrative officials, including Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, participated in the meeting, which focused on law and order management and coordinated security arrangements. The meeting reviewed the overall security scenario in Jammu and Kash

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: When the central bank initiated action on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.(PPBL) in early 2024, Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd.) moved to clearly separate its core operations from the entity, ensuring its payments and financial services businesses operate independently. This decision has since drawn praise from at least six top domestic and international brokerages tracking the payments major. Following the Reserve Bank of Indias notification cancelling PPBLs licence, One 97 Communi

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New Delhi, Apr 29: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a shameful clean chit to Pakistan while speaking at an SCO meeting in Bishkek, and claimed that his shocking statements were anti-national. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also alleged that this new stance in relation to Pakistan is all part of Prime Minister Narendra Modis policy of appeasement of the US and calibrated capitulation to China. Ramesh shared a video clip

KOLKATA, Apr 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday visited several polling booths in her Bhabanipur assembly constituency where voting is underway and alleged that central forces and election observers were acting at the behest of the BJP. The Bhabanipur assembly segment is Banerjees political bastion, where she is locked in a prestige battle against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in what is being seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandigram, where he had defeated her

Anantnag, Apr 29: In a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police on Wednesday apprehended a suspected drug peddler in Kokernag and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband, reinforcing its zero-tolerance approach against the drug menace in the district. Police achieved a significant success by apprehending a drug peddler and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband in Kokernag area. A police party of Police Station Kokernag, during r

Srinagar, Apr 29: In a shocking case of fraud and human trafficking, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Srinagar of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case after a man was allegedly duped by a fake job consultancy and trafficked to Cambodia under the pretext of overseas employment. IN a statement , The Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case following receipt of a complaint alleging fraud in connection with overseas job placement. The complaint states [] T

KOLKATA, Apr 29: Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting in the second phase of the assembly elections on Wednesday, police said. The incidents were reported from multiple locations, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, they said. A BJP polling agent was allegedly assaulted by miscreants linked to the ruling TMC at booth number 53 in Chapra in Nadia district, party leaders said. A senior police officer said the []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of nations leading public sector banks today hosted its mega MSME outreach programme across 200 plus locations nationwide. The programme aimed to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with accessible, customized and competitively priced financial solutions, further strengthening the Banks commitment to entrepreneurship and economic growth. Designed to facilitate meaningful engagement and enable MSMEs to explore

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Apr 28: Secondary Education Minister in UP Government, Gulab Devi, here today inaugurated the regional office of Bhartiya Shiksha Board (BSB). Swami Ramdev of Patanjali Yogpeeth, Dr. N.P Singh and many saints were also present on this occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Yog Guru Swami Ramdev said the way revolution in the popularity and awareness about Yoga was achieved, in the similar way BSB will also become beneficial for all and the start has been done from [

Col Parmjit Singh singhparmjit55@gmail.com Nasha Mukt (drug free) Abhiyaan. Give youth sanskaar and sahi gayan. Hamare bacche hain hamari aan , baan aur shaan. Most important is youth ko nasha mukt gayan Hamara youth hamare desh ki future pehchaan. They are the future of our nation. Well conceived and well executed nasha mukt abhiyaan. Equally well timed abhiyaan.100 days intensive drive campaign, to ensure youth from drugs abstain. All responsible to carry out duty must not restrain, come what

Killer roads, hollow promises Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com The horrific accident on the Ramnagar-Udhampur stretch on April 20 is not just another addition to road fatality statistics but it is a chilling indictment of a system that continues to fail its people. At least 21 lives were lost and around 60 others injured, many of them critically, when an overcrowded bus veered off the road and plunged nearly 100 metres down a hillside near Kagort village. What makes this tragedy even [] The post R

Lakshana Gupta The latest developments around transgender rights in 2026 mark another significant moment in Indias evolving legal landscape. Over the past decade from the landmark NALSA v. Union of India judgment to the enactment of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, the country has taken visible steps toward recognizing gender diversity. The current policy push appears to extend this trajectory. Yet a fundamental question remains: will legal recognition translate into lived dig

SHIMLA, Apr 28 : A state banquet was hosted in honour of the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Himachal Pradesh Lok Bhavan, Shimla on Tuesday by Governor Kavinder Gupta. The President arrived at Lok Bhavan at around 7 pm, where she was warmly received by the Governors wife Bindu Gupta and Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia. She was then honoured by the Governor and his wife at the Aditya Room of Lok [] The post Himachal Governor hosts state ban

TIRUPATI, Apr 28 : Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan offered prayers at the goddess Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanoor near here on Tuesday. Upon his arrival at the temple, he was accorded a traditional Istikapal welcome by the temple priests. Later, he offered prayers at the Dwajasthambam and had darshan of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru. After darshan, TTD Executive Officer M. Ravichandra presented Srivari prasadam and honoured him with Sesha Vastram. Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani, TTD Boar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the National Summit on Sustainable & Climate Resilient Agroecosystems: Innovations and Policy Framework at SKUAST Jammu. He urged the scientists, innovators and other stakeholders to come together to build climate resilience and transform sustainable agro-ecosystems. The moment has come to move beyond minor adjustments and embrace bold, science-led, farmer-focused transformation. Policies must champion cli

League of Classics Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR/KISHTWAR, Apr 28: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, continued to promote sporting excellence and social awareness through organising volleyball and cricket events under the League of Classics initiative. At Udhampur, the Inter-District U-19 Boys Volleyball tournament concluded with great enthusiasm under the guidance of Director YSS, Anuradha Gupta. Teams from across the Union Territory participated, displaying hig

NEW DELHI, Apr 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and broader regional security concerns including the West Asia crisis. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers conclave, came as New Delhi and Beijing move to repair their frosty relations. It was a pleasure to interact with the Defence M

Dy CM, Advisor to CM reject PDP allegations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government has sought to clarify that Urdu language will never be excluded from syllabus and recruitment rules for the posts in Revenue Department. Addressing a hurriedly called presss conference, here this evening with Dy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Advisor to CM, Nasir Aslam Wani accused the opposition PDP of spreading disinformation over the purported exclusion of Ur

Govt to build roads, connect hearts in J&K Confident that Omar will take J&K to new heights Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan while unveiling Rs 8000 crore worth rural road projects here today said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is committed not only to building roads in Jammu and Kashmir but also to connecting hearts. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a gathering at the [] The post Cho

MANGALURU (Karnataka), Apr 28: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday stressed that Indias pathway to becoming a developed nation by 2047 must be anchored in inclusive growth, strong institutions and large-scale skilling. Speaking on the theme Viksit BharatVision for 2047 at the inaugural Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration under the aegis of NITTE University, the minister said Indias development trajectory must go beyond headline economic indicators and ensure that opportunities reach smal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, today visited Dogrian area in Poonch district to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of troops. During the visit, the Corps Commander was briefed on the counter-terrorism grid, intelligence network and coordination among various security agencies to maintain peace and stability in the area. He reviewed the readiness and effectiveness of forc

Releases Waves of Resilience Story of Radio Sharda Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 28: Admitting that successive generations of Kashmiri Pandits endured profound hardships beyond genocide a wound which cant fully heal, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today said that he himself realises their pain and agony. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Lt Governor was speaking at the launch of the book The Waves of Resilience, Story of Radio Sharda, here, this afternoon. The LG, who was the chief []