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New Delhi, Jan 27: Taking strong note of acid attack cases, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all states and Union territories to provide a slew of information, including the year-wise details of the number of such cases and their status in courts, besides the rehabilitation measures to support the victims. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi asked states and UTs to provide information about the number of cases in which charge [] The post SC

New Delhi, Jan 27: The government on Tuesday rejected the oppositions demands for discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act as well as on the SIR in the Budget session of Parliament beginning Wednesday, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju saying the two issues had already been debated by both Houses and we cannot reverse the gear. Rijiju made these remarks after an all-party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the Budget Session of Parliament. During the [] The post All-Party M

JAMMU, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the promotion of 18 Chief Prosecuting Officers as Deputy Directors Prosecution in the Prosecution Department. The promotions have been made on the recommendations of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission in pay level 12 under Government Order Number 60-Home of 2026 dated January 27. The officers promoted include Aijaz Ahmad Wani, Sanjay Kohli, Mumtaz Saleem Mir, Anil Mangotra, Javaid Ahmad Khawaja, Ab Majid Bhat,

Kolkata, Jan 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to New Delhi next week amid TMCs protest over the ongoing SIR exercise, a development that has also led to the postponement of the tabling of the states interim budget to February 5, party and assembly sources said. The schedule for the interim budget session of the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which is due to go to the polls in about three months, has been officially [] The post Mamata likely to visi

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Dhaka, Jan 25 : A Hindu man died in a blaze at a car repair workshop in Bangladesh while he was sleeping after an unidentified person was seen lighting a fire outside the premises, police said on Sunday. However, it was not yet clear whether the incident that took place in Narsingdi district on Friday was intentional or accidental, and an investigation was underway to ascertain the cause of the fire, police said. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old [] The post Hindu man dies in fire in

New York, Jan 27 : More snow piled up across the US Northeast on Monday under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought lingering misery to parts of the South, where freezing rain left hundreds of thousands shivering without electricity. At least 25 deaths were reported amid the severe weather. Deep snow over a foot extending in a 2,100-kilometre swath from Arkansas to New England halted traffic, cancelled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday. [] The post Northeast US s

Rome, Jan 27 : The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency said Monday the world faces a very difficult moment in history and is appealing to a common humanity amid dramatic change. Repression of immigrants is growing, and the funding to protect them is plummeting. Without ever mentioning the Trump administration or its policies directly, Barham Salih in an interview with The Associated Press said his office will have to be inventive to confront the crisis, which includes [] The post First r

Minneapolis, Jan 27 : President Donald Trump on Monday ordered his border czar to oversee the immigration crackdown in Minnesota and declared that he was now on a similar wavelength as the governor following the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers this month. Trump and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz spoke in a phone call and later offered comments that were a marked change from the critical statements they have exchanged in the past. Their conversation happened on the same [] The pos

MUMBAI, Jan 27: Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 continued its strong box office run, registering the biggest-ever Republic Day collection for a Hindi film with earnings of Rs 63.59 crore net on Day 4, the makers said on Tuesday. A sequel to Deols 1997 blockbuster Border, the movie released in theatres on January 23. It is backed by T-Series and J P Films. In a press note, the makers said the movies four-day domestic net box office collection (NBOC) stands at [] The post Border 2 records Rs 63.59 cro

Dubai, Jan 27 : Activists said Tuesday that at least 6,126 people were killed in Irans crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead. The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the death toll given authorities cutting [] The post Activists s

Quito, Jan 27 : At least eight people were killed in four armed attacks Sunday night in the cities of Manta and Montecristi in Ecuadors coastal province of Manabi, local media reported Monday. The shootings occurred between 7:50 p.m. and 10:50 p.m. local time in several neighborhoods, according to reports citing police investigations. The first attack took place in the Los Artesanos area of Montecristi, where a couple were shot dead while walking on the street. Minutes later, in Mantas [] The po

Sydney, Jan 27 : Two men the pilot and the only other occupant were killed when a single-engine light plane crashed in the Australian state of Queensland shortly after takeoff around 6 a.m. local time on Tuesday, local police said. The plane came down and hit the ground in scrubland outside Heck Field, a small airfield on the northern outskirts of Gold Coast. The crash sparked a large grassfire in the area that remained out of control as [] The post 2 killed in light plane crash in Australias

New Delhi, Jan 27 : India will get an unprecedented market access at concessional duties for over 99 per cent of its exports by value in the European Union (EU) market, providing a boost to domestic labour-intensive sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The two sides announced on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA). India and the EU, under the leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji, European Commission President @VonderLeyen and

New Delhi, Jan 27 : Shares of UltraTech Cement climbed nearly 4 per cent on Tuesday morning after the cement maker reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,729.44 crore for the December quarter of FY26. The stock went up by 3.72 per cent to Rs 12,829.40 on the BSE. At the NSE, it edged higher by 3.68 per cent to Rs 12,825. The cement maker had posted a net profit of Rs 1,363.44 crore in the October-December period a [] The post UltraTech Cement shares climb nearly 4 pc post Q3 earnings appeare

New Delhi, Jan 27 : Shares of Axis Bank on Tuesday jumped over 5 per cent after the firm reported a 4 per cent growth in its December quarter net profit. The stock surged 5.22 per cent to Rs 1,325.90 on the BSE. At the NSE, it climbed 5.40 per cent to Rs 1,326. The stock was the biggest gainer among the Sensex and Nifty firms during the morning trade. The 30-share BSE benchmark quoted 167.84 points higher at 81,742.04, [] The post Axis Bank shares jump over 5 pc post Q3 earnings appeared first o

MUMBAI, Jan 27: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday claimed that Mumbai will get a BJP mayor as the saffron party will not share the post with its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Almost a fortnight after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, uncertainty hangs over who will be the mayor. Speaking to reporters, Raut said even if the Sena led by Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Shinde was sulking as it wanted [] The post Mumbai to h

New Delhi, Jan 27: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to April 21 the hearing on a plea of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi challenging an order that refused to quash a defamation case against them over their alleged remarks on deletion of voters names. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N K Singh deferred the matter, noting that it required a detailed hearing. Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for the AAP leaders, [] The post Defamation case: SC ad

NEW DELHI, Jan 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday met guests from tribal communities, tableaux artists and other participants of the Republic Day Parade 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, her office said. The Presidents office shared pictures of the meetings on X. President Droupadi Murmu met guests from tribal communities, tableaux artists and tractor drivers, NSS (National Service Scheme) volunteers and NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets, officials and other participants of the Republic

JAMMU, Jan 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-designated the post of Secretary to the Government, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, as Commissioner Secretary to the Government. As per a Government order issued by the General Administration Department, the re-designation will remain in force till the post is held by Achal Sethi. Consequently, Achal Sethi has been designated as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affai

New Delhi, Jan 27: Silver prices surged to hit a record of Rs 3.59 lakh per kg in the futures trade on Tuesday, while gold touched a lifetime high of Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams, driven by robust investor demand amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver for March delivery zoomed Rs 25,101, or 7.5 per cent, to touch a record of Rs 3,59,800 per kilogram. Last week, the white metal had registered [] The post Silver Futures Hit Record Rs 3.5

New Delhi, Jan 27: India and Europe have concluded the mother of all trade deals, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top EU leadership held summit talks to elevate the two-way ties to jointly navigate geopolitical turbulence and trade disruptions. Prime Minister Modi hosted von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the summit. Europe and India are making history today. We have concluded the mother of [] T

Jammu, Jan 27: Bank employees under the banner of various bank unions observed a strike in Jammu on Tuesday, pressing for the implementation of a five-day work week in the banking sector. The ongoing strike entered its fourth day, affecting banking operations across the region, union representatives said. Members of different bank unions assembled in Jammu as part of the nationwide agitation, holding placards and raising slogans in support of their demands. The protest is part of an all-India st

New Delhi, Jan 27: A plea was filed in the Supreme Court challenging a recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation, alleging that it has adopted a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination and excludes certain categories from institutional protection. The plea submitted that regulation 3(c) of the recently notified UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 is non-inclusionary and fails to protect students and faculty who do n

Jammu, Jan 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday held a pre-Budget consultation with a wide range of stakeholders from the Jammu Division as part of preparations for the upcoming Budget, officials said. In a post on X, the Office of the Chief Minister, said the interaction focused on formulating a people-centric Budget that reflects regional aspirations, strengthens infrastructure, supports livelihoods and ensures balanced and inclusive growth across Jammu and Kashmir. The consultations ai

New Delhi, Jan 27: Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of the possibility of hail over the next three hours. A red alert was issued at 11.10 am for North West Delhi, West Delhi, South West Delhi, Outer North Delhi and parts of Central Delhi, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Light rainfall was recorded across parts of the city during the morning hours. Palam logged [] The post Rain, Thunder

Udhampur, Jan 27: Four persons were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision involving a bus and a Tata Mobile vehicle near Jhakhani bridge in Udhampur district on the SrinagarJammu National Highway on Tuesday, officials said. A police official said that the accident occurred when a bus bearing registration number JK02AS-4127 collided with a Mahindra Tata Mobile vehicle (JK04J-6732) that was parked on the roadside. Three civilians were present on the road changing the tyre of the

New Delhi, Jan 27: An all-party meeting is underway here on Tuesday to discuss ways to ensure smooth functioning of the two Houses during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chairing the customary meeting. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is among those present. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh is among the opposition leaders attending the meeting. While the first part of the session will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi M

Mumbai, Jan 27: Thousands of farmers and tribal residents were marching towards Mumbai from Nashik on Tuesday to press for land rights and other demands, even as the Maharashtra government invited their delegation for talks later in the day, a representative of the protesters said. The protesters, carrying red flags and led by the CPI(M)-affiliated All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), began the long march on Sunday after an agitation outside Dindori tehsil office in Nashik district failed to elicit any

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New Delhi, Jan 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Indias energy sector offers USD 500 billion investment opportunities and urged global investors to invest in the country. Addressing the India Energy Week 2026, he said, India is a land of opportunities for the energy sector as demand is continuously increasing India will soon become the worlds largest oil refining hub The Prime Minister said the nation is targeting USD 100 billion investments in the oil and gas [] The post Indias

New Delhi, Jan 27: Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the worlds plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016, if current trends continue, according to a study. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, also highlighted that the global production of plastics may not peak until beyond 2100, worsening environmental and health burdens in an

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Srinagar, Jan 27: Kashmir was draped in white on Tuesday after the valley received fresh snowfall which led to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and disrupted flight operations. Most parts of Kashmir received fresh overnight snowfall as a western disturbance affected the region. The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, recorded light to moderate snow, while the higher reaches received moderate to heavy falls. The snowfall turned tourists resorts of Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalg

Kathua, Jan 27: Six persons, including the driver, were injured in a pre-dawn road accident in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. According to officials, the accident occurred when a private vehicle bearing registration number UP16LS762 was travelling from Jammu towards Kathua. The car reportedly hit a road divider near Mela Mode after being driven at high speed, resulting in injuries to all six occupants. Officials said the impact caused extensive damage to the veh

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27: In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistans continued use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, as New Delhi hit back at Islamabads envoy for advancing a false and self-serving account of Operation Sindoor. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp response to comments made by Pakistans Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. Ahmad spoke about Operation Sindoor, J

New Delhi, Jan 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sported a deep-maroon coloured turban with a golden peacock feather motif for the 77th Republic Day celebrations, adding a dash of ceremonial elegance to the attire. The turban with intricate embroidery had a long-flowing maroon-green tail. The headgear was tightly tied over with multi-coloured hues on the side. Modi paired the turban with a dark navy blue-white kurta-payjama with a light-blue half-jacket. Flamboyant and colourful turbans have been

Jammu, Jan 26: The main 77th Republic Day event in J&K on Monday was held at the Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, where the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the parade. The L-G paid tribute to freedom fighters and the architects of the countrys Constitution. He highlighted their vision, courage and sacrifice to shape the India of our dreams. The L-G commended the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police for [] The post Quality Education,

Srinagar, Jan 26: Republic Day was celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour across Kashmir on Monday amid stringent security arrangements, as the main function in the valley was held at Bakshi stadium here. A three-tier security layer was thrown around the stadium as all entry points leading to the venue were heavily guarded by police and paramilitary personnel, officials said. An additional security force was deployed in and around a one-kilometre radius of the stadium, with only persons in

Srinagar, Jan 26: Pakistan is trying to create trouble in Jammu and Kashmir, but security forces will not allow the evil designs to succeed, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said here on Monday. In his Republic Day address at the Bakshi Stadium. Choudhary said Jammu and Kashmir had suffered during Operation Sindoor, but the union territory has recovered now and is ready to welcome tourists again. Today, I pay tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The [] The post

NEW DELHI, Jan 26: Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, the two top leaders of the 27-nation European Union, on Monday watched Indias 77th Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, joining a select group of global leaders to have graced the nations biggest ceremonial event in last several decades. European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen witnessed the grand military parade and the cultural performances along with President Droupadi Murmu,

New Delhi, Jan 26: Artefacts and culture of Jammu and Kashmir came alive on the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Celebrating the splendour of traditional arts, the tableau of the Union territory displayed the gleaming samavaar with intricate metal engraving, exquisitely woven Kani shawls rich with symbolic patterns, hand-knotted carpets rising from looms in geometric harmony and carved walnut-wood artefacts. Papier mache creations glowed with vibrant colours, while

Jammu, Jan 26: Asserting that Naya Savera (new dawn) has broken out in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday reiterated the governments commitment to establish peace and make region prosperous. Addressing the main Republic Day function in Jammu, LG Sinha paid rich tributes to martyrs and victims of terrorism, natural calamities, and tragic incidents. Saluting the courage and bravery of security forces, LG Sinha said, Operation Sindoor sent a clear message to the world tha

New Delhi, Jan 26: Every year, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for the Republic Day celebrations, people not only watch the parade but also notice what he is wearing. Over time, his outfits, especially his choice of headgear have become a part of the days visual memory, and this year was no different. As India observed its 77th Republic Day on Monday, PM Modi arrived at the National War Memorial in New Delhi in his own signature style, wearing [] The post Republic Day 2026: PM Modi Spo

New Delhi, Jan 26: A glass-cased Integrated Operational Centre (IOC) showcasing the conduct of Operation Sindoor rolled down Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day parade on Monday. The display highlighted the success of the operation and the coordinated efforts of Indias armed forces. The operation led to the neutralisation of over 100 terrorists and enemy soldiers, along with the destruction of key strategic assets, bringing the enemy to its knees within just 88 hours. Operation Sindoor wa

NEW DELHI, Jan 26: India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its military might on the Kartavya Path, which included missiles, newly raised units, elite marching contingents, and various indigenous weapon systems that were used during Operation Sindoor. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, graced the celebrations as chief guests. The overarching theme of the event at the Kartavya Path, the

New Delhi, Jan 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Indias highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS). The President presented the award to Shukla at the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path, the centrepiece boulevard of the national capital. In June last year, Shukla became the second Indian to have gone to space and the first to

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: A deputation of Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB), Jammu & Kashmir, met the Union Home Secretary at New Delhi and submitted a memorandum seeking extension and enhancement of the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS) to ensure that all MSME units which applied before September 30, 2024 are granted full benefits. The delegation also demanded the announcement of a fresh 10-year industrial package for J&K to support sustained industrial growth. The deputation was led by Om

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 25: In order to discuss their issues, a meeting of working committee of Federation of Retailers Associations (FRAs) was held here today. The meeting was held under the supervision of Vijay Gupta, president, FRAs. During the meeting the members of association, expresses serious concern over the present scenario prevailing in the market. They also discussed the problem created by the unauthorized hawkers, who were selling unhygienic food items in the market, with