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New Delhi, Dec 5: Flavourful Assam black tea, Kashmiri saffron, a handcrafted silver horse, an ornate tea set and a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita are among the gifts Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave to Russian President Vladimir Putin. A copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita presents Lord Krishnas guidance to Arjuna on duty, the eternal soul and spiritual liberation during the battle of the Mahabharata. Its timeless wisdom inspires ethical living, mind control and inner peace, with translatio

Jammu, Dec 5: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Armys White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General PK Mishra, on Fridayreviewed the overall operational readiness of air defence brigades in forward areas in Jammu region. He was briefed on current preparedness levels, training activities and measures undertaken to enhance operational capability. The GOC White Knight Corps visited the White Knight Air Defence Brigade to review the overall operational readiness, White Knight Corps said on X. Dur

New Delhi, Dec 5: All transfers of high court judges are made in public interest for promoting better administration of justice and there is no timeline for such transfers, the government said on Friday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said that as per the memorandum of procedure (MoP) for appointment and transfer of high court judges, the proposal for transfer of high court judges is initiated by the Chief Justice of India [] The post Transfer Of High Court J

RAJOURI, Dec 5: The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri has ordered disciplinary action after an inspection of 200 schools found serious lapses in the Mid-Day Meal scheme and poor academic performance. Officials said 34 schools failed to serve meals as per the approved menu, while 11 schools showed poor academic results, including 7 that also violated MDM norms and 2 where meals were not cooked at all. They said two teachersFarnaz Kouser of PS Dhara Pathana and Mohammad Altaf of [] The post 2

Jammu, Dec 5: Several Hindu right wing groups took out a march in Jammu city on Friday demanding shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) and reserving the seats there for Hindu students. The groups, under the banner of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, took to the streets raising slogans against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Protesters also burnt an effigy of the [] The post SMVDI

New Delhi, Dec 5: The Delhi Police has busted an illegal firearms supply network operating in the national capital and Uttar Pradesh and arrested four men in this connection, an official said on Friday. Eight pistols and 30 live cartridges were recovered from the accused, he added. According to police, the crackdown began after a tip-off was received on November 19 that Babu (22) alias Aslam, previously involved in robbery, murder and theft cases, would arrive in Model Town to [] The post Delhi

SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), reaffirming the Governments commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure and strengthening tertiary care in Jammu and Kashmir. The event was attended by Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakeena Masood Itoo; Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Javid

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that the USD 100 billion bilateral trade target between India and Russia will be achieved ahead of 2030. Speaking at the India-Russia Business Forum, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi invited Russian businesses to come and Make In Indiaand partner with India. The Prime Minister recalled that last year, President Putin and he set a target of reaching USD 100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. However, [] T

Sharing money is easier when the account fits your life goals. If you are managing family expenses with a spouse, supporting parents, or simply building an emergency fund for yourself, the choice between a joint savings account and an individual account matters. This quick guide keeps things easy to read, practical, and grounded in how Indian families actually bank. You will see where a joint setup shines, where a solo account is wiser, and how to keep both safe and [] The post Joint Savings Acc

A new bike brings freedom on the winding roads of Jammu and Kashmir, yet the law expects responsibility at every turn. Just as third party bike insurance is mandatory across India, riders in the Union Territory must have a valid third-party insurance policy before touching the throttle. Skipping it invites legal trouble and financial exposure that can derail even a short commute. This article sets out the key rules that apply in J&K and pinpoints frequent errors that lead to [] The post Third-Pa

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday ruled out extending the deadline for registering Waqf properties on the UMEED portal but said a way would be found for those who attempted registration but could not complete and that they will be exempted from penalties for the next three months. He also said that 1.51 lakh properties had been registered by Friday morning. The minister stressed that those mutawallis (Waqf property caretakers) who have not registered [] The post

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that in present global scenario, Industry-Academia partnership is no longer by choice, but is the sole option for growth. He called for deeper and sustained collaboration between industry, academia, and government, stating that such p

Srinagar, Dec 5: The Higher Education Department has issued fresh instructions to all universities and autonomous colleges across Jammu and Kashmir, directing them to strictly adhere to the Uniform Academic Calendar and refrain from conducting any examinations during the notified vacation periods. According to the comminique issued by Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Director Colleges, J&K Higher Education Department, , all academic institutions, including the University of Kashmir, University of Jammu,

Srinagar/Jammu, Dec 5: Chaotic scenes unfolded at the two commercial airports in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday after 13 IndiGo flights from Srinagar and 11 from Jammu were cancelled, prompting protests from hundreds of stranded passengers over the airlines alleged failure to respond to distress calls. IndiGo operations continued to witness disruptions nationwide due to pilot-rostering issues faced by the airline. On Friday, the airline was scheduled to operate 36 flights at the Srinagar airport 1

MUMBAI, Dec 5: The rupee on Friday gave up its initial gains and settled for the day lower by 5 paise at 89.94 (provisional) against US dollar, after the Reserve Bank cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months. Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBI) rate cut will weigh on the rupee, but RBIs decision to purchase government bonds worth up to Rs 1 lakh crore through open market operations (OMO), combined with [] The post Rupee falls 5 paise to close at 89.94 agai

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd, which operates under the brand Gaja Capital, has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise a little over Rs 656 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). This IPO would mark the first public listing of a standalone, Indian-origin private equity firm managing alternative assets. According to the updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) filed on Thursday, the companys maiden public offering comprises a fresh i

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: IT and IT-enabled services companies should explore building AI-based solutions to address sector-specific problems, which have the potential to create new jobs, a senior government official said on Friday. While speaking at a conference organised by the National Institute for Smart Government (NISG), electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said that people may think that India has fallen behind race in the development of AI large models due to the lack of massive compute infra

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Defence PSU BEML Ltd on Friday said it has entered into a strategic pact with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) to boost financial support for the countrys maritime manufacturing sector. The development is significant as it seeks to unlock dedicated funding avenues to strengthen manufacturing capabilities within the maritime industry, aligning with the Centres vision of enhancing indigenous production and reducing dependence on imports. SMFCL, formerly known as Saga

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: The RBI decision to cut interest rate by 25 basis points, along with recent GST reforms, would further lead to the automobile industrys growth by enhancing affordability and accessibility for consumers, industry body SIAM said on Friday. The 25 bps rate cut announced on Friday by the Reserve Bank, along with earlier repo rate reductions, reinforces a supportive monetary environment for boosting consumer sentiment in the country, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)

New Delhi, Dec 5: The government has recently reviewed the functioning and performance of all the 16 defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) with respect to their turnover, profit, efforts for indigenisation and plan for research and development to achieve Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing, Parliament was told on Friday. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth was also asked in the Lok Sabha whether the government has proposed any action plan based on the findings of the review to str

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Drug maker Lupin on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The company has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application for Siponimod Tablets in strengths of 0.25 mg, 1 mg and 2 mg, the Mumbai-based drugmaker said in a statement. The new product would be manufactured at the companys Pithampur-based [] The post Lupi

PUDUCHERRY, Dec 5: The target of having 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind energy-based power generation by 2030 looks achievable, as there is clarity seen in about 95 per cent of the goal, industry leader Girish Tanti said. The Government has set an ambitious target of having 500 GW non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity in the country by 2030, of which 100 GW is to be achieved through wind. The target looks achievable and may exceed to reach 107 GW [] The post Wind capacity target o

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Ipca Laboratories on Friday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 with three observations after inspecting its Maharashtra-based API plant. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conducted the inspection of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) manufacturing facility at Tarapur (Maharashtra) from December 1-5, 2025. At the conclusion of the inspection, the USFDA issued a Form 483 with three observations, the drug firm said in a regulatory filing. The co

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme has been using Artificial Intelligence tools since April 2022 to detect early warning signals and generate alerts for timely management of potential outbreaks, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told Lok Sabha on Friday. The programme is mandated with surveillance and response to outbreak prone communicable diseases, Jadhav said in a written response. He was responding to a question on whether the Government proposes to

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Friday demanded the termination of 10-minute delivery services offered by quick commerce players, terming the practice as cruelty towards gig workers who risk their lives to meet deadlines under extreme pressure. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha said delivery personnel are not robots, but individuals who are someones father, husband, brother or son. I want to tell you that these people [] The post A

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: The Supreme Court on Friday said that money belonging to a temple deity cannot be used to prop up financially distressed cooperative banks. The sharp observations were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi while hearing appeals filed by a few cooperative banks challenging a direction of the Kerala High Court asking them to return the deposits to the Thirunelly Temple Devaswom. You want to use the temple money [] The post Temple money b

Jammu, Dec 5: In view of the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions, Northern Railways on Friday announced the augmentation of an additional coach in the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express for the next seven days, beginning tonight, officials said. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the decision comes to facilitate stranded passengers and provide them comfort. In the wake of ongoing flight disruptions, Indian Railways has taken an important decision to augment one 3rd AC coach of 7

Srinagar, Dec 5 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday urged Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to approve the Jammu and Kashmir governments proposal, seeking an increase in the upper age limit for the combined competitive examination. PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra said a favourable approval before the examination, scheduled to take place on December 7, would reflect compassion, fairness and sensitivity towards young aspirants who have endured many setbacks. On November 10, the Jammu and Kashmir gover

Mumbai, Dec 5: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday eased the flight duty norms by allowing substitution of leaves with a weekly rest period amid massive operational disruptions at IndiGo, according to sources. As per the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest, which means that weekly rest period and leaves are to be treated separately. The clause was part of efforts to address fatigue issues among the pilots. Citing IndiGo flight disruptions

Srinagar, Dec 5: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday defended the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying a lot has been achieved in its first year within the limited powers granted to it under the Union Territory set up. Abdullah, however, said a lot more needs to be done to ease the sufferings of the people. We still have a lot to cover. Whatever we could do this year, it is before you. Our opponents will always tell you [] The post NC-Led J&K Govt Achieved A Lot In One Y

DHAKA, Dec 5: The scheduled departure of critically ill former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for London for advance treatment has been deferred to Sunday as an air ambulance offered by Qatar could not reach Dhaka, a senior leader of her party said on Friday. The 80-year-old head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who was hospitalised on November 23, was originally scheduled to leave for London late on Thursday night or early Friday. If everything goes well, it (the [] The post Ai

MARRAKECH (Morocco), Dec 5: Indian cinema came to Morocco in the 1940s, even before television arrived in the North African nation. Nearly a century later, the largest film-producing countrys long-lasting love story with audiences in Morocco continues, surviving the onslaught of Hollywood, small screen, and streaming. Blockbuster Indian films from the then Bombay (now Mumbai) were first screened in major Moroccan cities like Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier in the late 1940s. The Moroccan audi

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Ola Electric is preparing to recruit about 1,000 senior service technicians and specialised professionals as the company moves into the next phase of its Hyperservice programme, according to people familiar with the plan. The expansion will substantially bolster the firms after-sales workforce of around 2,000 and follows weeks of rapid-response efforts to clear service backlogs in key markets. This is the second, more structural leg of Hyperservice, a senior company official sa

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Park Medi World, which operates the hospital chain under the Park brand, on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 154-162 per share for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), valuing the company at roughly around Rs 7,000 crore. The companys Rs 920 crore maiden public offering will open for subscription on December 10 and conclude on December 12. The bidding for anchor investors will take place on December 9, it said in a public announcement. [] The post Hospital chain Park Medi

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The Presidents office shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. (Agencies) The post Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi calls on President Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

KARACHI, Dec 5: Some Hindu girl students in Pakistans Sindh province have allegedly been told to convert to Islam to continue their studies, prompting the Government to order an inquiry, an official said on Friday. In late November, parents of some Hindu girl students at the Government High School in Mirpur Sakro in Sindh told the media that the schools headmistress had allegedly asked the Hindu students to convert to Islam to continue their education. It sparked outrage as the [] The post Hindu

MUMBAI, Dec 5: The Reserve Bank on Friday significantly lowered the inflation projection for the current fiscal to 2 per cent from 2.6 per cent estimated earlier as the economy continues to witness rapid disinflation. For the first time since the adoption of Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) in 2016, average headline inflation for a quarter at 1.7 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, breached the lower tolerance threshold (2 per cent) of the inflation target (4 per cent). It dipped [] The post RBI lowers

SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Former Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Dr Farooq Abdullah, said on Friday that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir was working on the razors edge as, according to him, all powers are vested in the Lt Governor. Addressing the media on the 120th birth anniversary of NC founder, late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, at his mausoleum in Hazratbal area of Srinagar city, Dr Abdullah said, Whatever could be done during the last [] The post On NC Fo

MANILA, Dec 5: Asian shares were mixed on Friday after the US stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading. US futures were higher while oil prices fell. Japans Nikkei 225 trimmed gains from the previous day, shedding 1.2 per cent to 50,408.70. Government data showed household spending in Japan fell 3.0 per cent year-on-year in October, below market expectation for a light increase and the sharpest drop since January 2024. Technology shares declined, with computer [] The post Asi

MUMBAI, Dec 5: Shrugging off concerns over the depreciation of rupee, the RBI has cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in a bid to further bolster economic growth, which rose to a six-quarter high of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year. The development is expected to make advances, including housing, auto and commercial loans cheaper. Announcing the fifth bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra [] The post RBI

New Delhi, Dec 5: Over three-fourth of the worlds population is not getting the recommended intake of Omega-3 fatty acids, revealing a significant global public health gap, according to a new study. Sources of the healthy fats include fish such as salmon and plant-based ones flaxseeds and chia seeds. Author Abbie Cawood, science director at Holland & Barrett and visiting research fellow at the UKs University of Southampton, said, The health benefits of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, spe

Pachmarhis beauty lies in its serene forests, cascading waterfalls, and mist-kissed hills that give the entire valley a quiet, timeless charm. Photo: MP Tourism I escaped to Pachmarhi what I found in the queen of Satpura left me spellbound By Souvik Ghosh Hurriedly finishing a wholesome vegetarian lunch of roti, paneer, rice and dal, I almost sprinted to the jeepusually reserved for jungle safarisfor our two evening stops: Pandav Caves and Dhupgarh in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. It had barely []

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Her family is terrible at names, Twinkle Khanna says with characteristic candour and humour, and she may have just continued the tradition with her own written in first person columns and books titled Mrs Funnybones. The origins of that go back to her childhood when she kept getting injured, breaking many bones. I have broken every bone in my body every bone. Theres nothing left. Ive broken my tailbone, Ive broken my collarbone, Ive broken [] The post Ive broken every bone in

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Indias largest airline IndiGos operations crumbled as pilot-rostering issues continued to force large scale flight cancellations over 400 on Friday and many passengers have been stranded for as long as three days at airports. Airports witnessed chaotic scenes as some IndiGo flights faced delays of more than 12 hours, many passengers staged protests and some complained of misplaced baggage. The IndiGo flight disruptions, primarily caused by shortage of pilots that was not anti

New Delhi, Dec 5: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to prohibit the sale, circulation, and display of Arundhati Roys book, Mother Mary Comes to Me, as its cover depicted her smoking a bidi or a cigarette, which is in contravention of the law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the appeal filed by one Rajasimhan against the Kerala High Court order dismissing a PIL on the issue. She is a [] The post SC Rejects Plea For Prohibiting S

New Delhi, Dec 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt here ahead of his summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday received Putin at New Delhis Palam airport with a hug amid a group of artistes performing traditional dances. From the airport, the two leaders travelled to Modis official residence in his car for a private dinner. Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade fro

CM Omar, Party President Dr Farooq, MLAs, senior leaders attend function Srinagar, Dec 5: The National Conference (NC) leadership on Friday observed the 120th birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, offering prayers and floral tributes at his mausoleum. NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, vice president and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani (Sogami), senior leader Abdul Rahim Rather, and several MLAs and party functionaries visited the Qaid Mazar

JAMMU, Dec 5: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Health and Family Welfare Ministrys proposal to extend the central deputation of 2009 batch IAS officer Raghav Langer, who is serving as Secretary of the National Medical Commission. As per an order, his tenure has been extended by one year beyond October 3, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. See Order Copy Click Here. The post ACC Extends Central Deputation Of Raghav Langer By One Year appeared first on D

Srinagar, Dec 5: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were affected on Friday after multiple IndiGo flights were cancelled due to operational disruptions, officials said. An official said that IndiGo had a total of 18 scheduled flights for the day, of which 10 were cancelled, while several others faced delays. We are receiving continuous queries regarding IndiGos operations. As of now, 10 flights stand cancelled, the official said. According to preliminary inputs, the cancellation

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