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NEW DELHI, May 12: With two months of fuel stockpiles, India faces no supply concerns despite disruptions to global energy flows, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said, while warning that state-run fuel retailers face losses of as much as Rs 1 lakh crore in a single quarter if elevated crude prices persist and retail fuel prices remain unchanged. He said that at some stage an assessment needs to be made on how long retailers can sustain losses from [] The post India Stocked With Two Mo

NEW DELHI, May 12: In a late-night raid at the Punjab Vigilance office in Mohali, the CBI arrested a number of middlemen who were allegedly collecting bribes on behalf of a senior officer of the department, officials said. A CBI team conducted the raid while probing an allegation of a bribe transaction of around 20 lakh, they said. The arrested middlemen were provided police security by the Punjab government, officials said. The officer of the vigilance department is said to [] The post CBI Raid

SRINAGAR, May 12: The Army on Tuesday honoured the supreme sacrifice of Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey, who died while on operational duty in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district. While the Army Srinagar-based Chinar Corps did not specify the exact circumstances behind the incident, sources said the jawan died after an accidental fall during a night patrol in the Rafiabad area of the district. In a post on X, the Chinar Corps said his courage and dedication will forever inspire [] The post Ch

NEW DELHI, May 12: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has decided to set up a high-powered committee headed by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar to prepare a blueprint for the modernisation of courts across the country and secure a government allocation of Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 crore for the purpose. The CJI announced the constitution of the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to address infrastructural deficiencies in courts through substantial financial support from the government. Ap

LUCKNOW, May 12: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday said the prime ministers austerity appeal proves that the crisis confronting India is not limited merely to petroleum products, but it is a broader economic crisis set to deepen. In a post on X, Mayawati referred to the appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exercise restraint amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and highlighted particularly the concerns regarding the energy crisis and foreign exchange reserves. This proves that

NEW DELHI, May 12: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over austerity measures he has asked people to follow and said he needs to tell people about the condition of the countrys economy. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said the country has passed through crises, including wars, in the past, but no prime minister before Modi announced seven most stringent steps, requesting people to follow them. He also said the obvious reason behind th

Baramulla, May 12: Thousands of people on Monday participated in a massive Nasha Mukt anti-drug rally in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from government officials, students, civil society members, and citizens from different walks of life, all joining hands to reaffirm their commitment towards building a drug-free society. Participants carried placards and raised slogans highlighting the dangers of drug abu

Srinagar, May 12: In a major crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Monday attached a residential house and land worth nearly 1.2 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in the Gasoo Hazratbal area of Srinagar. Officials said the attached property includes a double-storeyed residential house along with land owned by Maqsood Hussain Khan, son of Abdul Majeed Khan, a resident of Banday Lane Hazratbal and presently residing at Gasoo Hazratbal. Police s

SRINAGAR, May 12: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the J&K Government could ban alcohol in two minutes if the Centre compensate for the loss of revenue. Speaking on the ongoing controversy over liquor outlets, Abdullah said he personally does not consume alcohol but maintained that those who drink would procure it from outside Jammu and Kashmir if it was not available locally. I do not drink alcohol. Those who drink [] The

JAMMU, May 12: More than 17 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached by the land mafia across Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu division accounting for over 14 lakh kanals, more than three times the figure recorded in Kashmir division, while Rajouri district topped the list among all 20 districts, official data said. According to the official figures, a total of around 17,27,247 kanals of encroached state land entries were expunged from revenue records across Jammu and Kashmir. Of [] The post

New Delhi, May 12: Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. India could have seen the highest reduction in tuberculosis (TB) cases if undernutrition was addressed, followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Pakistan, researchers, including those from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, estimated. We

NEW DELHI, May 12: The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that a re-examination will be held on fresh dates to be notified later. The decision was taken after inputs examined with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement authorities indicated that the current examination process could not be allowed to stand. The government has also decided to hand over the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for [] The pos

NEW DELHI, May 12: AI company Fractal Analytics on Tuesday said its consolidated profit after tax has doubled to Rs 116 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by growth in the healthcare and life sciences segment. The company had posted profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 55.5 crore in the same period a year ago, Fractal Analytics said. Growth was spearheaded by the Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) segment, which grew 82 per cent YoY in [] The post Fractal Analytics Q4 profit more t

NEW DELHI, May 12: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has reported a 52 per cent increase in net operating income to Rs 742.9 crore and declared a distribution of Rs 456 crore to unitholders for the March quarter. According to a regulatory filing, the companys net operating income (NOI) rose to Rs 2,291.3 crore during the last fiscal from Rs 1,854 crore in 2024-25. The board declared distribution of Rs 456.43 crore/ Rs 5.50 per unit for the quarter ended [] The post Brookfield India REIT to dist

NEW DELHI, May 12: AI-native enterprise intelligence platform SCIKIQ on Tuesday said it has raised USD 1.5 million (about Rs 14 crore) in its maiden funding round led by Triton Investment Advisors. In a statement, SCIKIQ said the fresh capital will be utilised primarily for global expansion, sales and marketing, and product development. The company plans to strengthen its footprint in key international markets, including the USA, the UK, and the UAE, by establishing local offices, hiring regiona

NEW DELHI, May 12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at the appointments of erstwhile chief election officer Manoj Agarwal as the new West Bengal chief secretary and Subrata Gupta as the chief advisor to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, saying that in the BJP-EC chor bazaar, the bigger the theft, the bigger the reward. The Congress has claimed that the appointments reflected the brazen collusion and connivance between the Election Commission and the BJP. In a post [] The post

TOKYO, May 12: Asian shares traded mixed early Tuesday as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with anxiety about surging oil prices and a possible AI bubble. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.7 per cent to 62,881.03. South Koreas Kospi dropped 1.2 per cent to 7,726.30, in what analysts are categorising as fallout from overreliance on fraying AI hopes. Global equities remain dangerously dependent on a tiny cluster of AI leaders, creating a rally structure that [] The po

GUWAHATI, May 12: Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the chief minister of Assam for the second consecutive term on Tuesday. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Sarma at a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary Ground in Khanapara area in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Sarbananda Sonowal, Pabitra Margherita, chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and BJP president Nitin Nabin

LOS ANGELES, May 12: The series on Universals acclaimed action movie franchise Fast & Furious is in development at Peacock with Vin Diesel attached to executive-produce it. The actor made the announcement on stage at the NBCUniversal upfront presentation on Monday, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. Peacock is launching four shows in the Fast and the Furious universe, he said. The pilot will be written by Mike Daniels. Other details about the project are kept under wraps. With

COLOMBO, May 12: As many as 173 Indians are among nearly 200 foreigners arrested in Sri Lanka as part of the latest drive in an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime operations, police said on Tuesday. A group of 198 foreigners, comprising 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese, were arrested in the southern resort areas of Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama late on Monday. Those arrested, aged between 25 and 35, will be charged with abusing tourist visas by overstaying and finding employment, possessing [] The post

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday hailed the deep ties between his country and Tamil Nadu, as he congratulated actor-turned-politician Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay on becoming the southern Indian states new chief minister. In a post on X, Ibrahim said for many years, Vijays adoring fans watched him defeat corrupt politicians and assorted villains within three hours, usually after a short interval. The people of Tamil Nadu have now entrusted Vijay with a respons

MOSCOW, May 12: US President Donald Trump is seriously considering resuming hostilities in the Middle East, CNN reported citing presidential aides. Earlier, after a conversation with Trump, Fox News stated that the White House was considering resuming Operation Project Freedom to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with an expanded military role. Trump is increasingly frustrated with Irans stance in the negotiations to resolve the conflict, and he is now more seriously considering resuming

MEXICO CITY, May 12: Venezuela has formally protested UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterress remarks about the country, stating that they contradict the principles of neutrality, objectivity and impartiality. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its strongest protest over the statements made by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the Venezuelan state, the ministry said in a statement on Monday. The statement added that the UN chiefs recent remarks contradict the

Srinagar, May 12: Police on Monday arrested two persons along with arms, ammunition and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) posters during a naka checking in Srinagar, officials said. An official said, that a police team intercepted two persons on a bike near Baba Dem area of Srinagar during routine checking. He said the duo was stopped and during the search, police recovered one pistol, three magazines, 21 live rounds, two mobile phones and 10 LeT posters from their possession. A case FIR No. [] The post Two

Srinagar, May 12: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday registered three separate cases against a Kupwara resident for allegedly cheating several persons on the pretext of providing government jobs in different departments and financial institutions, officials said. The cases were registered against Abdul Majeed Mir a resident of Lastiyal Kalaroos, Kupwara after a preliminary investigation conducted by EoW revealed that the accused had collected huge amounts of money

CHENNAI, May 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across the state. Considering the welfare of the public in mind, Vijay issued orders to shut down the retail liquor outlets. Accordingly, 276 outlets near places of worship, 186 shops near educational institutions, and 255 outlets near bus stands will be closed within the next two weeks, an official release said. There has been widespread demand, especially from women and [] The

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SRINAGAR, May 12: A 12-year-old boy died and three others sustained burn injuries in a fire in a seminary in Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said. A fire broke out in Faizan Baba Hyder Rishi Darul Aloom at Court Road in Anantnag in which four boys sustained burn injuries, they said. One of the injured boys, Bilal Ahmad, succumbed at a hospital. The blaze was put out by the fire brigade and its cause is being ascertained. (Agencies) The post Teenage Boy Dies In Fire In Seminary At J&Ks An

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In the ongoing Iran war, Russia, the Eurasian superpower, and China, the Asian superpower, have disapproved of American armed intervention in the Iran-Israel war. Their pro-Iranian policy is in line with their anti-imperial stance since the beginning of the Cold War era. In comparison to this, let us recollect the warning President Trump once issued to Iran, declaring that if the Iranian regime continued shooting and executing innocent civilians, the US would take st

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday handed over a fully equipped ambulance to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Srinagar procured by IDBI Bank under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare services and improving medical transportation facilities in the district. Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com The stormy petrel of Indian politics! She truly fits into the bill of this adage. A fighter to the core who refused to accept injustice done to her by her parent party, the Congress. She walked-out to set up a political party of her own, squarely based on her street-fighting skills and enormous capacity to lead from the front. Rising from the scratch after remaining a Union Minister and president of the West Bengal Youth Congress, Mamta [] The post Humbled Mamta

Brij Bhardwaj newsagency12@gmail.com A new chapter has been written in the history of India with BJP winning elections in two states and one union territory in the poll held for four States and a union territory. The victory in Assam was on expected lines while a sweep in West Bengal was a surprise, as not only did the BJP win but it secured a two third majority by winning over 200 seats in the State Assembly where it was expected [] The post Big win for BJP in State polls appeared first on Dail

Dr Satwant Singh Rissam ssrissam84@gmail.com Ever since demands have been raised to establish a National Law University (NLU) campus in Jammu, I have wondered whether its graduates-trained at this prestigious institution-will practice in J&K. I am not optimistic. Another question stays; will they transform Jammus legal system by making professional life economically viable for graduates from other law colleges? I lack answer to this question. These questions came to my mind because in India law

75 years of inauguration of restored Somnath temple Forces in country continue to prioritise appeasement politics SOMNATH (Gujarat), May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday drew parallels to the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, asserting that no power in the world can make India bow or succumb under pressure. Addressing a gathering here at Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, marking 75 years of the inauguration of the restored temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, he also said that forces in the country continu

DHARAMSHALA, May 11:David Miller and captain Axar Patel engineered a record run chase for Delhi Capitals with their counter attacking knocks as the visitors upstaged Punjab Kings by three wickets to stay alive in the Indian Premier League here on Monday. Aggressive knocks from Miller (51 off 28) and skipper Axar Patel (56 off 30) allowed Delhi Capitals to gun down 211 in 19 overs for the highest chase at the HPCA Stadium. Priyansh Arya hit half a dozen sixes [] The post DC beat PBKS by three wic

Calls for accelerating development, welfare initiatives *Decision on Cabinet expansion at appropriate time Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and held detailed discussions on a range of important issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several significant matters including restoration of Statehood, transaction of Business Rules,

MUMBAI, May 11: The diversified Bajaj group, having interests in auto and financial services, turned 100 years old on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the groups work through the decades, noting that it has helped in the cause of nation-building. Over the decades, the Bajaj Group has played an important role in nation-building by creating jobs, fostering innovation and supporting community development, Modi said in a congratulatory message. The group celebrated with an event in centra

NEW DELHI, May 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday highlighted the increasing role of women in Indias democratic framework, saying they are now active participants in every sphere of governance and nation-building from the electoral process to policy-making and leadership roles. He said Indias approach has transitioned from Womens Development to Women-led Development. Birla made these remarks while interacting with the Womens Parliamentarians Caucus of Sri Lanka at Parliament House. He obs

UNITED NATIONS, May 11 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will inaugurate a special exhibition at the UN headquarters on Monday that will showcase Indias historic and rich contribution to mathematics across millennia. The exhibition, titled From Shunya to Ananta (Zero to Infinity) The Indian Civilisations Contribution to Mathematics, will highlight Indias expansive contribution and heritage of thinking, applying and developing mathematics across over 2,000 years. Jaishankar was on an offi

Chairman says terror contained, killings stopped *Historic development in J&K after Art 370 abrogation Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU May 11: The Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on Home Affairs today reviewed disaster preparedness at holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji where tragedy struck last August killing nearly 30 pilgrims at Adh-Kunwari while prior to that 12 pilgrims were killed and 15 others were injured in stampede at the Bhawan on January 1, 2022. Follow the Daily Excelsior chan

ISLAMABAD, May 11: Pakistan on Monday summoned the Afghan Charge dAffaires and issued a strong demarche over a deadly attack carried out by the TTP on a police post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. At least 15 security personnel were killed and several others injured in the suicide attack on the police post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwas Bannu district on Saturday. The ministry conveyed that a detailed investigation into the incident, along with evidence collected and technical intelligence, indicates that the at

Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, May 11: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs today said Srinagar has acquired a changed look due to the ongoing urban development and Smart City projects, while also stressing the need to protect the environment alongside rapid urban growth. Click here to watch video The committee, led by MP Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, visited several Smart City assets in Srinagar, including the Jhelum Riverfront, Lal Chowk Public Square and Balidan Stambh, as p

NEW DELHI, May 11: The union government today sought to reassure citizens amid rising concerns over the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that India has sufficient reserves of key petroleum products and that there is no reason for panic buying or fear of shortages. Chairing the fifth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia at Kartavya Bhawan in the national capital, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the evolving regional situation and directed ministries to en

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/UDHAMPUR, May 11: Inter School District Level Selection Trials cum Competitions in Wushu and Boxing for Under-14 and Under-17 boys commenced at MA Stadium Jammu under the Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, along with zonal level sports activities conducted at Mini Stadium Udhampur. The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from young athletes across the districts, showcasing high levels of skill, discipline and sportsmanship. The e

VADODARA, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night held a roadshow in Gujarats Vadodara district, marking the conclusion of his two-day visit to the state. A large number of people gathered along the nearly 1.5-km stretch from Gada Circle to the airport to greet the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and BJP state unit president Jagdish Vishwakarma. People on the both sides of the route held the Tricolour [] The pos

No RDF conversion plants in UT yet *Scientific disposal still a distant goal in several ULBs Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 11: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is generating a massive 1,557 tonnes per day (TPD) of municipal solid waste, while several Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are still struggling with incomplete infrastructure, local dumping sites, stalled projects and inadequate scientific disposal systems. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The revelations have surfaced in the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Transport Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a crackdown on unauthorised aggregator services, including RAPIDO, operating in the region without valid licence or permission from the competent authority. Taking serious note of the issue, the Transport Commissioner, J&K has directed all Assistant Regional Transport Officers (ARTOs), Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs) and other enforcement agencies to launch special drives against such

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice and stayed the operation of the judgment passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in a land compensation dispute concerning property at Bandipora, Kashmir. A Bench comprising Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice Manmohan passed the interim order while hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in UT of J&K Vs. Mushtaq Ahmed Jan [] The post SC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 11: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench Srinagar has ruled out to consider the category certificate by the authorities obtained by the candidate after the cut-off date for any advertised post. The Division Bench of Ritu Tagor (J) and Prasant Kumar (A) in a significant decision said to consider the backward category certificate for appointment on the post obtained by the candidate after the cut-off date would amount to rewriting the terms of the a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 11: J&K BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma reviewed party activities to strengthen public outreach across the Union Territory addressed an organizational meeting of senior party leaders and office bearers at the party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, here, today. The meeting was attended by J&K BJP vice-presidents, Rakesh Mahajan, Rekha Mahajan, and Dr. Shehnaz Ganai, general secretary, Baldev Singh Billawaria, secretary, Arun Sharma,