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NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security in Delhi on Sunday night, government sources said. The meeting is believed to have been convened in the wake of the prevailing global situation following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The prime minister will chair a meeting of the CCS on returning to Delhi tonight from his [] The post PM Modi to chair CCS m

JAMMU, Feb 28: The Lieutenant Governors Secretariat has constituted a four-member committee for selection of the Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post LGs Secretariat Constitutes Search Committee For VC Appointment At IUST appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Mar 1 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the unique state-of-the-art Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology. The new Recombinant Cell facility promises to boost drug discovery as well as medical and Agri genomics. The Minister also announced the foundation o

New Delhi, Mar 1: Power consumption in the country grew marginally by 1.86 per cent to 132.99 billion units in February from 130.56 BU a year ago, as the use of heating appliances like geysers and blowers slowed down due to higher-than usual temperature. According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during February, also rose slightly to 243.15 GW from 238.06 GW recorded in February 2025. The peak power demand touched an all-time [] The post Power Consumption

Cooch Behar, Mar 1: A day after the publication of West Bengals post-SIR electoral rolls that saw 63.66 lakh names deleted, BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday claimed that more than 50 lakh infiltrators had been removed from the voter list and said time is up for illegal immigrants in the state. Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar while flagging off the partys Poriborton Yatra, Nabin alleged that those removed from the electoral rolls were infiltrators, who had been [] The post BJP chief

Muscat [Oman], Mar 1: A Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight was targeted in waters off Musandam Governorate, Gulf News reported, citing an official statement from Omans Maritime Security Centre. Authorities said the vessel was struck approximately five nautical miles north of Khasab Port. A coordinated response was immediately initiated to ensure the safety of those on board. All 20 crew members were evacuated, including 15 Indian nationals and five Iranian nationals, the centre said. The maritime

New Delhi, Mar 1: The Centres Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir government, will organise a day-long national governance conference on March 3 in Jammu, an official statement said. The event aims to showcase and disseminate innovative governance practices adopted by districts across the country that have improved service delivery, citizen welfare and local development, it said. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jit

Tehran, Mar 1: Iran has selected a 66-year-old cleric to join the three-member leadership council that will govern the country until a new supreme leader is selected. Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi has been a member of both constitutional watchdog Guardian Council and the Assembly of Experts that will choose the next leader. He was handpicked by late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a member of the Guardian Council in 2019. Arafi joins President Masoud Pezeshkian and head of judiciary [] The p

KARACHI, Mar 1: At least 184 international flights of different airlines from Pakistan to the Middle East have been cancelled since Saturday owing to the escalating situation after the US and Israel attacked Iran. A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Muscat, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah from Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot, Peshawar, Faisalabad had all been cancelled. The flights were on the schedule of different airlines, Hafee

KARACHI, Mar 1: At least six persons were killed and several injured on Sunday after clashes broke out between police and protesters outside the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the US-Israel strike on Iran. A large number of demonstrators were gathered around the consulate, prompting local police to use tear gas and fire warning shots to disperse the crowd, police said. Edhi Information confirmed that six people have been killed

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Sunday reported an 11 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 1,00,905 units in February. The company had sold 90,670 units in February 2025, it said in a statement. Domestic sales last month rose 13 per cent to 91,248 units against 80,799 units in the year-ago period, it added. Exports declined 2 per cent to 9,657 units compared to 9,871 units in the year-ago month, the company said. February continues [] The post Royal Enfield sales

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: The government will take a consensual view before implementing the CAFE-III rules, which seek to limit average fuel consumption and carbon emissions across the entire model range of an automobile manufacturer, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Sunday. The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency-III (CAFE-3), introduced by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is proposed to be effective from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. The government has sought feedback on the draft rul

CHANDIGARH, Mar 1: Rice exporters in Haryana are staring at payment delays and disruptions to shipments headed to Iran and Afghanistan following the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. Some impact of the conflict on the trade has already started, Sushil Kumar Jain, Rice Exporters Associations state unit president, said on Sunday. The shipments which were headed to Iran or even to Afghanistan via Irans biggest port, Bandar Abbas, have been held up. These shipments will remain stuck [] The p

Srinagar, Mar 1: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday announced a two-day closure of all schools, colleges and universities across the Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure. Education Minister Sakina Itoo, as per the news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) said the decision was taken to ensure student safety amid protests in parts of the Valley Minister Itoo said, we have decided to close all educational institutions, including Universities, colleges, Schools for two days. She said the s

Jammu, Mar 1: Major General Ajai Singh Dabas has assumed command of Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) in Jammu and Kashmir, replacing Maj Gen A P S Bal, army said on Sunday. Delta Force was raised on September 5, 1994 and is headquartered in Batote area of Ramban district. The force has been instrumental in eliminating terrorism to a large extent in the Chenab valley districts of Ramban, Kishtwar and Doda. After assuming charge as the General Officer Commanding of Delta, [] The post Maj Gen Ajai

Jammu, Mar 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday offered three principles to strengthen the Made in India and Atma-Nirbhar Bharat initiative Quality, Innovation, and Reliability. He stressed that these three mantras must become the new identity of domestic manufacturing sector. I view Swadeshi Apnao (Embrace Swadeshi) not as a slogan, but a way of life. I urge people of Jammu Kashmir and across the country- let it shape our daily habits, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Gover

New Delhi, Mar 1: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Sunday described a tense and scary ordeal at the Dubai International Airport, where she and her Indonesian coach were stranded after an explosion occurred close to the area where they were staying amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The disruption comes after the United States and Israel launched a major offensive on Iran, leading to retaliatory missile strikes across parts of the Gulf, including the United Arab Emirates. The []

Puducherry, Mar 1: Attacking Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday alleged that its rule in this Union Territory was marked by political instability, corruption, and that the UT was an ATM for one family in Delhi. Hitting out at the DMK, Modi said the public was able to see a long list of scams that were happening in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, ruled by the Dravidian party. During the earlier Congress regime in Puducherry, ration shops had no rice, salaries [] The post Cong Made Puducher

Karachi, Mar 1: At least nine persons were killed and several injured on Sunday after clashes broke out between police and protesters as they tried to storm the gates of the US Consulate in Pakistans port city of Karachi. The clashes broke out following the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday in a joint US-Israeli air strike. Edhi Welfare Organisations information wing confirmed that nine persons have been killed and several injured near Mai Kolachi Road [] The pos

DUBAI, Mar 1: A massive explosion struck Irans capital on Sunday as the Israeli military said it was targeting the heart of the city. The blast sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky and shook the ground. It wasnt immediately clear what the target was. The blast appeared centred in a neighbourhood home to the countrys police headquarters and Iranian state television. The Israeli military said it was striking targets in central Tehran. It said that on the [] The post Massive Explosion Hits Tehra

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced the postponement of Class X and Class XII examinations scheduled on March 2, 2026, in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, citing the current situation in parts of the Middle East. The new dates will be announced later. Students and schools are informed that due to the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia [] The post Israel-Ira

Thrissur (Kerala), Mar 1: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said music in India is a powerful thread that weaves millions of hearts into one shared rhythm. He addressed a gathering at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Ganashram, a music-spiritual centre. It is an initiative of the Kuriakose Elias Service Society at Nadathara here. Bharat has its own rich tradition of music dating back thousands of years. Music of Bharat is a spiritual journey, a meditation, a prayer [] The post Mu

New Delhi, Mar 1: The Congress on Sunday said the governments response to the war unleashed on Iran has been a betrayal of Indias values, principles and interests, as it claimed that the nation is paying a heavy price for both the substance and style of Prime Minister Narendra Modis foreign policy. Taking a swipe at Modi, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Indias foreign policy under the self-styled Vishwaguru stands brutally exposed, notwithstanding all the g

Puducherry, Mar 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said healthcare should be accessible, available and affordable to all and that the Ayushman Bharat scheme is already fulfilling this vision for crores of families across India. In his address after launching projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore here, he said the Central government included Puducherry under the special assistance for capital investment scheme meant only for states. This move benefits the people of the Union territory by way

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1: A Pakistan minister on Sunday announced that the operation against Afghan Taliban was continuing, refuting social media reports about the conclusion of the blitz. Pakistan launched its operation on Thursday night in response to the Taliban operatives attacking 53 locations along the more than 2,600km long border, targeting military installations deep in the country through air strikes. Federal Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry refuted reports that Pakist

Baramulla, Mar 1: Police Media Cell Baramulla on Sunday issued an advisory urging media houses, journalists, social media users, digital platforms and individuals to exercise utmost responsibility while reporting and sharing information in view of the prevailing situation. District Police Baramulla advised that any news related to law and order or public gatherings must be verified from official and credible sources before publication or broadcast. It cautioned that circulation of rumours, unver

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Sunday reported a 12.6 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 66,134 units in February 2026. Domestic sales grew 9.8 per cent to 52,407 units in February, and exports surged 24.8 per cent to 13,727 units, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a regulatory filing. This is HMILs highest-ever tally for total and domestic sales for February since its inception, the company added. HMIL MD and CEO Tarun Garg [] The post Hyundai Motor India sales

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Sunday reported a 7.32 per cent rise in total sales to 2,13,995 units in February 2026 compared to 1,99,400 units a year earlier. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were marginally up at 1,61,000 units last month against 1,60,791 units in February 2025, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing. Sales of the mini car vertical, comprising Alto and S-Presso, increased slightly to 10,238 units from 10,226 units in [] The post Maru

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities, marking the highest monthly inflow in 17 months, driven by the interim India-US trade deal, correction in domestic market valuations and robust third-quarter corporate earnings. The latest buying follows three consecutive months of heavy selling. FPIs pulled out Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 crore in December and Rs 3,765 crore in November, according to data from the depositories. Overall,

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Known for its textile brand in the yesteryears, Arvind Mafatlal Group is setting sights on being a frontrunner in the education sector, offering uniforms to AI, and building momentum on its turnaround journey, according to its Vice-Chairman Priyavrata Mafatlal. While textiles, particularly uniforms, will be at the core of the groups focus with flagship firm Mafatlal Industries, it is also targeting technology, future skilling and entrepreneurship, and the health and hygiene spa

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: The countrys leading paint manufacturers expect competitive intensity to remain elevated in the coming months, even as they foresee an improvement in demand and volume growth in the March quarter (Q4), along with sustained margins. The top management of leading paint companies, such as Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, Berger Paints and AkzoNobel India, in their earnings calls, acknowledged the impact on sales in October and a sustained recovery in November and December. The marker

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 2,18,902.09 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel taking the biggest hit in line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 1,527.52 points or 1.84 per cent. Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment, Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the [] The

TUTICORON, Mar 1:VO Chidambaranar Port will invest Rs 15,000 crore in its ambitious Outer Harbour project, which aims to increase overall cargo handling capacity and position Tamil Nadu as a major transhipment hub of southern India, a top executive has said. The investment is in addition to the Rs 1,500 crore capex, which has been set aside to upgrade port infrastructure, along with clean projects and deployment of new-age technologies, VOC Port Authority Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit told P

Patna, Mar 1: Amid speculations that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav may contest Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar, party supremo Lalu Prasad convened its parliamentary board meeting here on Sunday. The meeting is scheduled to be held four days before the last date for filing nominations in the Rajya Sabha polls. Talking to reporters, RJD state unit spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwary said, I have nothing to comment on the speculations, but one thing is quite clear. People want our leader, Tejashwi ji, [] The pos

Tirupati, Mar 1: Bar is an integral part of the justice delivery system and can not be separated, though people think that it is the sole responsibility of the court to deliver justice, which may be a myth, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Sunday. After laying the foundation stone for the District Courts Complex here, CJI Kant said the bar and the bench are not adversaries, but two hands of the same institution. A strong bar produces [] The post Bar And Bench Cannot Be Separated In Just

SRINAGAR, Mar 1: In view of ongoing pro-Iran and anti-Israel and United States demonstrations across parts of Kashmir following recent geopolitical developments, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, along with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi. Both senior officials were accompanied by senior police officials, SSP Srinagar and representatives of various security agencies, are deployed on the ground to ensure peace and public safety, officials said on Sunday. Peacef

Srinagar, Mar 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed profound anguish over the assassination of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes by the US and Israel. Abdullah has strongly denounced the act, describing it as a tragic and destabilising development with serious implications for peace and stability in the region, the ruling National Conference (NC) said in a statement here. The former chief minister said such incidents deepen uncertainty an

New Delhi, Mar 1: In view of flight cancellations following the escalating security situation in the Middle East, India on Sunday asked foreign nationals in the country to approach relevant authorities for visa extensions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for foreign nationals impacted by the travel disruptions. The MEA urged foreign nationals to contact their nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) if they require assistance with visa extensions or need t

NEW DELHI, Mar 1: Air India has cancelled 22 more international services for Sunday, taking the total number of overseas flight cancellations announced so far to 50 due to the Middle East crisis. Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on March 1 due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Ministry. The Tata Group-owned airline on Sunday said close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East have []

LEH, Mar 1: The General Administration Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued transfer and posting orders for 15 IAS and JKAS officers in the interest of administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 15 Officers Transferred, Given New Postings In Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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JAMMU, Mar 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) on Saturday postponed the OMR-based written examination for the post of Laboratory Attendant in the Home Department, which was scheduled to be held on March 01, 2026. According to a notice issued by the Controller of Examinations, the examination had been advertised vide Notification No. 06 of 2025 dated July 22, 2025. However, the test scheduled for today has been deferred until further notice. The Board stated that the [] The

Jammu, Mar 1: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday appealed for calm amid widespread protests following the killing of Irans Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Protests broke out in several parts of Kashmir on Sunday against the killing of Khamenei in a US-Israel strike, officials said. Hundreds of protestors took to streets at various places in areas with large Shia population, they said. Abdullah said his government is in close coordination with the Union Ministry of Ex

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 1: The US and Israel clashed with Iran in the UN Security Council as Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that military action in the Middle East risks igniting uncontrollable chain of events in the worlds most volatile region. We are witnessing a grave threat to international peace and security. Military action carries the risk of igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the most volatile region of the world, Guterres told the emergency [] The post US, Isra

Jammu, Mar 1: Army troops opened fire to bring down a Pakistani drone after it entered into the Indian side from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday, officials said. However, the drone returned to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after hovering briefly in Digwar area, the officials said. This was the second time in three days that troops opened fire after picking up drone movement from across the border. The officials said the [] The post Pak Dron

Jerusalem, Mar 1: U.S. President Donald Trump said that Irans supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic. Cheers could be heard on Tehrans streets after reports of the death of Mr. Khamenei, Irans paramount leader since 1989, as plumes of black smoke hovered over the Pasteur district where he usually resides, witnesses told AFP. Khamenei, one of the most evil people [] Th

Ranjit Thakur/ Rajesh Dhar rajeshkhannadhar26@gmail.com thakur.ranjit3@gmail.com It is history now. Jammu and Kashmir have etched their name in golden letters as Ranji Trophy Champions. At the KSCA Stadium in Hubballi, Karnataka, a defining moment unfolded as the team scripted an extraordinary chapter in the annals of Indian cricket. This remarkable triumph is not merely a victory on the scoreboard but a testament to resilience, belief, and the indomitable spirit of a side that rose above challe

Excelsior Correspondent THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 28 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh traced Indias journey from civilisational resilience to technology leadership and said that Indias journey from being counted among the Fragile Five economies in 2014 to emerging as the worlds fourth largest economy reflects a decisive shift in national confidence, capab

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today announced its new office bearers for the term 2026-27. The newly constituted managing committee will lead the Branch with a renewed focus on professional development, quality learning initiatives and stronger engagement with members and students across the region. Among others, who were appointed as the new office bearers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: The restored October Mansion in the Himalayan foothills opened its doors for an immersive evening of craft, culture and conversation. The event opened with an invitation only sit down dinner attended by dignitaries including senior NC leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah, J&K Deputy CM and Ritu Singh. The heritage bungalow was transformed into a museum-style installation space, featuring immersive rooms dedicated to the brands collaborators and sponsors, including AM