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Somnath, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday performed Maha Pooja and other rituals at the Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marking 75 years of the inauguration of the restored shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. After holding a roadshow here, the prime minister entered the temple and performed Maha Pooja and Jalabhishek, the ritual of pouring holy water over the Shivling amid chanting of Vedic mantras. Modi also witnessed Kumbhabhishek, wherein holy water gathered fro

SHEOPUR (MP), May 11: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday released two cheetahs brought from Botswana into an open forest in the Kuno National Park following the completion of their quarantine period. The reintroduction of cheetahs brought from Nigeria, South Africa, and now Botswana is achieving consistent success, and today Madhya Pradesh has earned nationwide recognition as the Cheetah State, the CM said on the occasion. Yadav released female cheetahs, with identification numb

LUDHIANA, May 10: A 66-year-old retired Army Havildar allegedly shot dead his son following a heated argument over his relationship with a woman and then died by suicide in the New Agar Nagar area here, police said on Monday. Surinder Singh was in a relationship with a woman following his wifes death and wanted to marry her. However, Singhs son Gursharan Singh (38) strongly opposed the move. Both used to quarrel frequently, as Gursharan had been objecting to his fathers [] The post Punjab: Ex-Ar

NEW DELHI, May 11: Indias economic growth is likely to decelerate to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal, from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26, with the GDP expansion expected to slow significantly due to waning momentum and oil price shock from Iran war, BMI said on Monday. BMI, a Fitch Group firm, also said that the prospect of the Iran-US conflict escalating in scope presents downside risk to its growth outlook and India must balance spending needs on defence [] The post Indias growth to slow to 6.7 p

NEW DELHI, May 11: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday said it will set up a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra that will start production in the first half of 2029. While the company did not disclose investments on the new plant, it has been reported in Japanese media that parent Toyota Motor planned to invest about 300 billion yen (USD 1.9 billion) in Maharashtra for capacity expansion in India. The new vehicle manufacturing plant will be in the Bidkin Industrial [] The post Toyota Kirloskar

NEW DELHI, May 11: Indian Railways utilised 98 per cent of its budget for FY26, reflecting the pace of execution of projects, and in the days to come, trains will dominate flights on several upcoming corridors across the country, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. In the last financial year, the entire capex was spent practically by the 1st week of March itself. Practically by the last week of February, it was like 98 points some percentage. Then we [] The post Railway utilised 98 p

BEIJING, May 11: China launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to the Tiangong orbital station on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency announced. The Chang Zheng 7 Y11 launch vehicle carrying the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft lifted off from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Centre at 8:14 a.m. Beijing time (5:44 AM in India) on May 11. Approximately 10 minutes later, Tianzhou-10 successfully separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit, the agency said in a statement. The launch was

KATHMANDU, May 11: A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Nepals Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday morning, forcing the suspension of flight operations for around two hours, airport officials said. There were 277 passengers and 11 crew members on board the plane, and all are safe, they said. The incident occurred at 6:36 am when Turkish Airlines flight TK 726, arriving from Istanbul, caught fire after its rear wheel ignited while touching down at the airport. Foll

BANGKOK, May 11: Thailands former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, whose 21st-century political odyssey sharply divided Thai society for decades, was released from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year sentence for a corruption-related charge. A crowd of about 300 supporters and political allies gathered outside the Klong Prem Central Prison to greet the 76-year-old billionaire populist. Thaksin was a telecommunications magnate who founded his own political party

ISLAMABAD, May 11: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that May 10 will be celebrated as Marka-e-Haq Day annually. Addressing a ceremony on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the name given by Islamabad to last years four-day conflict with India, Shehbaz also claimed that Pakistani armed forces gave a historic and befitting response to the enemy. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed, India launched Operation

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Supreme Court on Monday asked a petitioner to approach the Centre with his plea seeking directions to regulate all institutions that impart education or religious instructions to children below the age of 14 years. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma asked the petitioner, Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, to make a representation before the Union of India. We dispose of this writ petition with a direction to Respondent No 1 (Centre) to [] The post A

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Congress on Monday lashed out at the Central Government which has fully operationalised the four labour codes by notifying the final rules, alleging that these codes are the greatest setback for workers rights since Independence. In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Modi Government, in its typical cowardly fashion, waited for the assembly elections to conclude before notifying the four anti-worker labour codes through a series of gazette noti

LUCKNOW, May 11: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal regarding an austerity drive amid the West Asia conflict, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the BJP government had failed in handling both the economy and foreign policy, calling its appeal an admission of failure. In a post on X, Yadav said, As soon as elections are over, the Government suddenly remembered the crisis. In reality, there is only one crisis for the country and its name [] The post PM Modis appeal on fue

NEW DELHI, May 11: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday announced the launch of a major digital initiative aimed at strengthening judicial data integration and improving public access to court services across the country. Making the announcement at the outset of the days proceedings, the CJI said the judiciary is commencing the One Case One Data initiative, which will integrate multi-level information from all the high courts, district courts and taluka courts into a unified system. We ar

SRINAGAR, May 11: Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Monday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs refusal to ban alcohol in Jammu and Kashmir because Hindus are permitted to drink liquor was illogical. J-K CMs expected U-turn on the refusal to prohibit liquor shops lacks logic. He claims it is wrong to impose a ban on Hindus consuming alcohol since their religion does not forbid it. If this is the case, how have Hindu majority states like Gujarat and Bihar [] The post If Its Wrong To I

GANDERBAL, May 11: In a tragic incident amid inclement weather conditions in Central Kashmir, nearly 90 sheep and goats were killed after a massive lightning strike hit a nomadic flock in the upper reaches of the Kangan area of Ganderbal district, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred during the intervening night in the Dhana Dok area of Poshkar, a high-altitude meadow where several nomadic families from the Jammu region camp during the summer months for seasonal grazing. Sources said

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New Delhi, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the National Technology Day which commemorates the momentous events of May 11, 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests at Rajasthans Pokhran and said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India. Modi said the landmark moment in 1998 reflected Indias scientific excellence and unwavering commitment. Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication

Srinagar, May 11 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said there is nothing wrong in giving telecom powers to the lieutenant governor during public safety events, as he holds the charge of security and law and order. This is the right thing. These powers should be with the lieutenant governor. This is not against the business rules or the reorganisation act, Abdullah told reporters. He said that orders to stop phone services or internet are issued [] The post Not Wrong To G

HYDERABAD, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour, in the wake of the West Asia crisis, is to use petroleum products judiciously. Speaking at an event in Telangana, where he virtually laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore, Modi said imported petroleum products should be used only as needed, as this would not only save foreign exchange but also reduce the adverse impact of war. Observing [] The post PM Mod

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat The essence carried by this shloka from Srimad Bhagvad Gita and from the civilisational wisdom enclosed in the Indian scriptures and traditions, is reflected in the essence of Somnatha Temple located at Somanatha-Pattan on the southern shore of Kathiawad (historic region in southwestern region of present-day state of Gujarat). Regarded as the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas, many a times its walls have borne the brunt of battle at the hands of barbarian invaders only

NEW DELHI, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Indias first functional PM MITRA Park in Warangal, Telangana, on Sunday, developed at a cost of Rs 1,695.54 crore. The Park is poised to become a key driver of Indias textile growth story, with over Rs 6,000 crore in expected investment and significant progress already underway, with 62 per cent of the park already allotted, the Textile Ministry said in a release. Spread across 1,327 acres, the park is set to [] The post PM Modi inaugur

PORT OF SPAIN, May 10 : India and Trinidad and Tobago have signed eight agreements in sectors including tourism, healthcare, infrastructure and Ayurveda during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars two-day visit to the Caribbean nation, according to an official statement. Jaishankar, who visited the Caribbean nation on May 8-9, held talks with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and other senior leaders on expanding bilateral cooperation and reviewed progress on announcements made during Pri

CHENNAI, May 10: The swashbuckling Urvil Patel equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history as Chennai Super Kings edged out Lucknow Super Kings by five wickets to keep their play-off hopes alive here on Sunday. Batting first, Josh Inglis played a sensational 85-run knock before CSK bowlers rallied to stop LSG at 203 for eight. With the defeat, their eighth in 11 matches, LSGs play-off hopes went up in smoke. A lot of credit for the CSK [] The post Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Su

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today dedicated medical equipment worth Rs 2.25 crore to the public at Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Hospital, further strengthening critical healthcare facilities at the hospital. The Chief Minister inaugurated advanced medical equipment under Corporate Social Responsibility by HDFC Bank including an ERCP Endoscopy Machine, Ultra/Doppler Sound Machine, Tissue Processor for Histo Pathology and Laser Urology equipment, procured a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 10: The SGT Global Business School and School of Commerce and Management, SGT University organized Aarohan-2026: Step Up to Success, an Internship and Job Fair, here today. The event was inaugurated by Prof (Dr) Hemant Verma, Vice Chancellor, SGT University, marking the commencement of a dynamic platform focused on career advancement and industry engagement. Prominent organizations, including Mahindra Logistics, Health-Kart, Mechanic Guru, AML Right Source, Sam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth Rs 42.38 crore across Ganderbal district, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, road connectivity, public amenities, youth facilities, heritage conservation and tourism development. The Chief Minister began his tour at Beehama, Ganderbal, where he laid the foundation stone for construction of a Library & Reading Room to be establi

Karra, Mir address workers convention Excelsior Correspondent SHOPIAN, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Sunday held Party workers convention at Arhama in Shopian and resolved to continue fighting for peoples rights and aspirations, which have been under assault after downgrading full fledged State of J&K by the BJP Govt. JKPCC also resolved to continue its movement for restoration of Statehood to J&K under the programme `Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq and take this

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 10: MLA Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania today dedicated and inaugurated several major developmental projects in Majalta area and reiterated that public participation remains the cornerstone of effective governance and sustainable development. Amid a tumultuous and enthusiastic welcome by the people of the area, Pathania laid foundation stone of office building of CDPO Majalta, to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 2.32 crore. He also dedicated newl

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 10: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Sat Sharma, (CA), today said that the writings and speeches of B. R. Ambedkar continue to hold immense relevance in present-day society. Sat Sharma who along with Nanaji Deshmukh Library in charge, Prof. Kulbhushan Mohtra, received a valuable collection of books comprising 21 volumes titled Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches, which were formally handed over by BJP vice president and former DDC Chai

GUWAHATI, May 10: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday appointed BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief minister of Assam, paving the way for the NDAs third consecutive government in the state. After being unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDAs legislature party, Sarma, along with alliance leaders, met the governor at Lok Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the government. In exercise of the powers vested in him under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution [] The p

BENGALURU, May 10: Two gelatin sticks were recovered from a roadside near PM Narendra Modis programme venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, triggering heightened security measures and an intensive police investigation into their origin and whether there was any larger conspiracy behind their presence. The gelatin sticks were discovered during security checks near Tataguni under Kaggalipura police station limits, along a route connected to the PMs movement schedule. The discovery was mad

NEW DELHI, May 10 : The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is expanding scientific infrastructure and research support systems across universities and higher educational institutions to democratise access to advanced technology, innovation and scientific facilities, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. The minister also stated that initiatives such as the Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI) have helped build a strong ecosystem for research, innovation,

CHANDIGARH, May 10: A voter turnout of 47 per cent was recorded in the elections to seven municipal bodies and 528 Panchayati Raj posts in Haryana on Sunday, amidst reports of bogus voting, allegations of bribery, and opposition protests. While polling officially concluded at 6 PM, the Election Commission allowed voters already present in queues to exercise their franchise. According to official data, Uklana municipal body recorded the highest turnout at 69 per cent, while Sonipat remained at th

KOLKATA, May 10 : Bengali filmstar Jeet on Sunday expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantee and said he hoped the new BJP government in West Bengal would usher in a new dawn for the state. In a social media post, the actor, whose real name is Jitendra Madnani, said BJPs victory in the state was not merely a political success but a major commitment to the people of the state. This victory is not just a political success [] The post Actor Jeet backs BJP govt in Bengal, hopes

NEW DELHI, May 10: The NMC has issued an advisory to government medical colleges and institutions, asking them to extend full cooperation for the smooth conduct of postgraduate and postdoctoral examinations conducted by the NBEMS, citing shortage of examination centres and examiners. In a public notice issued by the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) on May 8, the National Medical Commission (NMC) said the increasing number of candidates appearing in NBEMS final practical examinations

KUSHINAGAR (UP), May 10: Two men were detained after police were informed of a fan inside a madrassa allegedly had a Made in Pakistan label, officials said on Sunday. The issue came to light after a picture of the fan was widely circulated on social media, prompting demands by some for a thorough probe. An inquiry found that the fan had been purchased from Saudi Arabia and the two men, including the manager of the madrassa, who had been called [] The post UP: Police question two men over Made in

KOLKATA, May 10: Suspended TMC spokesperson Riju Dutta on Sunday launched a scathing attack on his party, alleging that corruption had been institutionalised. A day after being suspended for six years for alleged breach of party discipline, Dutta questioned why people in West Bengal now felt free to express themselves without fear following the BJPs electoral victory. Why have things come to such a stage? Why are people celebrating? We did not introspect, he told reporters. The suspended leader

Jammu and Kashmir is fighting back. After years of watching the drug menace devour its youth, shatter its families and hollow out its communities, the Union Territorys administration has finally mounted a response that is as comprehensive as the crisis demands. What makes the current campaign distinctly different from past efforts is not merely the intensity of enforcement but the coordinated, multi-dimensional architecture of the entire operation one that spans deterrence, detection, prosecuti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 10: Extracurricular activities play an important role in the overall development of children and help nurture imagination, discipline and positive thinking, said MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi while addressing a Painting and Drawing Competition organised by JK Future Founders at Shree Radha Krishan Mandir Jagti. Sethi, who was the chief guest on the occasion, encouraged young participants for their creativity and artistic expression. He appreciated the organisers

Asks force not to show disrespect to people Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, May 10: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, today said that the JKP is continuously fighting Pakistani-sponsored terrorism and carrying forward the anti-narcotics campaign and asserted that the force stands firm in every situation and remains committed to safeguarding the nation. Addressing the newly recruited constables during the presentation ceremony of appointment letters at the Armed Police Complex in Zewan her

*Expresses gratitude to LGs action on drug menace Gopal Sharma POONCH/RAJOURI, May 10: Former Chief Minister and PDP president, Mehbooba Mufti today slammed the Omar Abdullah Government for its failure to deliver on key promises such as unemployment, alleging job and transfer appointments were influenced through money and political connections. Criticising Chief Minister over his `alleged silence on inflation, closure of educational institutions, surveillance in mosques and Iran, the PDP chief s

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, May 10: In a historic achievement for Jammu and Kashmir and Indian boxing, sub-junior boxer Mohd Yasser defeated his Iranian opponent to storm into the final of the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. With this remarkable victory, Yasser has become the first boxer from Jammu and Kashmir to reach the final of a continental championship and compete for the coveted gold medal at the Asian level. His outstanding performance h

*No promotions, no DPCs, no Service Rules even after 6 yrs Govind Sharma JAMMU, May 10: Serious resentment is brewing among thousands of Non-Gazetted employees working in the five newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Jammu and Kashmir over the Governments continued failure to frame Service Recruitment Rules (SRRs), conduct Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs), and provide any form of career progression since their appointments in 2019. Despite completing nearly six years o

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, May 10: In a major step towards promoting renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has approved the installation of a 500 KWp on-grid Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Plant on the rooftop of the NDS Ice Hockey Rink in Leh. The project, approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 2.38 crore under the Special Development Package (SDP) of the Youth Services and Sport

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 10: In a moment of immense pride and sporting glory, the University of Kashmir ( KU) today marked the grand culmination of the All India Inter University Wushu Championship (Men & Women), scripting a historic chapter in the sporting landscape of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The championship was organized by the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, KU under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. The six-day

HYDERABAD, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the need of the hour, in the wake of the West Asia crisis, is to use petroleum products judiciously. Speaking at an event in Telangana, where he virtually laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore, Modi said imported petroleum products should be used only as needed, as this would not only save foreign exchange but also reduce the adverse impact of war. Observing that [] The post PM fo

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Basketball Association conducted a two-day referees clinic for candidates from Kashmir Division at Srinagar. A total of 12 referees qualified in the examination conducted by the Technical Committee of the association following the completion of the clinic. The successful candidates were awarded certificates and JKBA referee T-shirts by Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul. Speaking on the occasion, President of Srinagar Distr

CHENNAI, May 10: Cheered and heralded by sea of delirious supporters, C Joseph Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday with a pledge that a new era of real, secular, social justice starts now. The ascent of Vijay to the top job marks a significant realignment and a historic political shift in the state after his TVK emerged as the single largest party in the recent Assembly elections, shattering the decades-long dominance of the DMK [] The post Vijay takes oath as TN CM app

SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the most dangerous terrorists exploit data and encrypted networks to operate across borders. Today, the worlds most dangerous criminals and terrorists do not always carry weapons; instead, they exploit code, data and encrypted networks to operate across borders. These are no longer threats of the distant future; they are the stark realities of the present, Sinha said at a function here. The LG was addressing newly