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NEW DELHI, Feb 2: A row erupted in the Lok Sabha on Monday after the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, sought to quote from what he said was the memoir of former Army chief M M Naravane, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah objecting on the grounds that the book has not yet been published. As Gandhi rose to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the presidents address and began quoting from the book, [] The post Row Erupts In Lok Sabha As Rahul Seeks To Quote From Memo

For more than a decade, the Outer Ring Road (ORR) has been the backbone of Bengalurus growth story. Stretching across roughly 17 kilometres, the ORR corridor houses over 500 companies, employs nearly 9.5 lakh professionals, and contributes more than a third of the citys IT output. It has long been the default address for professionals working in Bengalurus largest technology parks. But every success story has a tipping point. Today, ORR is also synonymous with congestion, premium pricing, and de

Jammu, Feb 2: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday sought members support for the success of the Budget session, saying while democracy allows room for differences of opinion, all members must respect one another and avoid unnecessary confrontation. He also assured members that they would be given adequate time during the 27-day-long Budget session, which will have two daily sittings in its first half till February 19. Rather urged members to use the session to highlig

Jammu, Feb 2: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said transition to popular governance in the Union territory has reinforced public faith in democratic institutions and restored participatory governance. The 27-day-long session of the Assembly, spread over a three-month period with double sittings, began with an address by Sinha. He said the government remains focused on tackling unemployment, bridging infrastructure gaps and expanding social welfare measures with renewe

New Delhi, Feb 2: BJP leader Tejasvi Surya on Monday dubbed in the Lok Sabha the ten years of UPA rule a decade of lost opportunities and a narrative of excuses for failing to deliver on multiple fronts. Seconding the Motion of Thanks on the Presidents Address, he said the difference between weak leadership and great leadership is what differentiates the Congress and the BJP. He claimed that during the UPA years, the presidents address reflected a narrative of excuses [] The post UPA rule a deca

JAMMU, Feb 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday after obituary references to two veteran leaders who passed away recently. The Budget session of the Assembly commenced with an address by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, followed by an obituary reference by the Speaker on the demise of former MLA Ghulam Mohammad Khan (82) of Baramulla and former MLC Khawaja Ghulam Mohammad Lone (100) of Budgam. Rather paid rich tributes to the two leaders, who [] The post J&K Asse

Anantnag, Feb 2: District Police Anantnag on Monday clarified that legal action has already been initiated in connection with objectionable and provocative content circulating on social media, which had triggered public concern and speculation. In an official statement, District Police Anantnag said that a case has been registered against a woman for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on social media. In this regard, FIR No. 14/2026 under relevant provisions of l

Jammu, Feb 2: The School Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday ordered transfers and postings of senior education officers in the interest of administration. According to an order issued by SED-JK, Bhushan Kumar Pathak, In-charge Principal of DIET Basholi, Kathua, has been transferred and posted as Chief Education Officer, Doda, with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Om Parkash Sharma, In-charge Chief Education Officer, who was under orders of posting in the JKBOSE, has been posted as Pr

Rampur (UP), Feb 2: Taking a swipe at the opposition for criticising the Union Budget, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday said some people have been reduced to being peddlers of illogical arguments and claimed that these troublemakers are becoming politically irrelevant. Naqvi said the Union Budget 2026 is a gazette of a self-reliant India and a robust document of resolve to realise the phenomenal potential of a developed India. Even amid the global hardship and recession, the [] Th

Srinagar, Feb 2: Night temperatures across Kashmir rose marginally, with Srinagar recording a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees above the seasonal average, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar city has been rising slowly but steadily since the end of Chillai Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period in Kashmir. The ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district was the coldest recorded place in Jammu and Kashmir at minus 8 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam, a tourist res

Honble Speaker, Honble Members of this August House, 1. It is my privilege to address this august House at the commencement of the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly. This Session holds special significance, as it offers an opportunity to reflect on our collective journey, review our achievements, and chart a clear roadmap for the future. It also provides a moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. For me, this [] The post J&K

New Delhi, Feb 2: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday urged members to keep their questions brief and asked the ministers to give short replies during the Question Hour to ensure that more issues can be taken up. His remarks came after Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje completed her reply to a supplementary query during the Question Hour. Members should ask short questions and ministers should give brief replies so that more questions can be [] The post LS Speaker ur

JAKARTA, Feb 2: Indonesia allowed Elon Musks artificial intelligence chatbot Grok to resume operations in the country on a conditional basis and under strict supervision, weeks after banning it for explicit sexual content. Musks social platform X Corp made a written commitment to service improvements and compliance with applicable laws, the communications ministry said in a statement Sunday. The company told the ministry it had taken steps to address the misuse of Grok services, including restri

Dharamshala, Feb 2: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said his Grammy Award win was not a personal achievement but a recognition of a shared universal responsibility. The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. He edged out other nominees, including Kathy Garver fo

NEW YORK, Feb 2: Top bipartisan American lawmakers and political leaders hailed the India-US ties and contributions of the Indian diaspora, saying the partnership is vital for peace and stability around the globe and called for further strengthening bilateral ties. The Consulate General of India in New York hosted a special reception here Saturday to commemorate the 77th Republic Day of India. Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan and Deputy Consul General Vishal Harsh welc

CARACAS, Feb 2: Time in Venezuela feels like its moving both too fast and too slow. The pillars of the countrys self-proclaimed socialist government are falling at a dizzying pace or not quickly enough. Economic relief is finally on the horizon, or already too late. Thirty days after the US raid and capture of then-President Nicolas Maduro upended Venezuela, adults and children alike are still unsure of what exactly is happening around them. And as the initial shock gives way [] The post Mix of

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: Maruti Suzuki India on Monday reported a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 2,36,963 units in January. The auto major dispatched a total of 2,12,251 units in the same month last year. Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers were at 1,74,529 units compared to 1,73,599 units in the year-ago month, a marginal increase, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, rose to [] The post Maruti

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JAMMU, Feb 2: On the first day of the budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, which is expected to be stormy, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said that he will not tolerate indiscipline in the House. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Rather said that differences have space in democracy, but they must be expressed in a dignified manner. There was a time when people would come to know about proceedings the next day through newspapers. Today, they [] The post J&K Assembly Speaker W

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: Indias budget demonstrates the ongoing commitment to maintaining macro stability through a gradual path of government debt reduction balanced against a still-robust capex program to enhance growth prospects, Fitch Ratings said on Monday. While the budget did not flag specific large-scale reform announcements, Fitch said it expects more reforms to be forthcoming, particularly on the deregulation agenda. Strong GDP growth is driving positive momentum in several of Indias sovereig

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Jammu, Feb 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly holds special importance as it provides an opportunity to review the journey so far and outline priorities for the future. Addressing the House on the inaugural day of the Budget Session, LG Sinha said the session enables all stakeholders to assess past performance, deliberate on achievements and collectively chart a clear roadmap for the Union Territory. He observed that

MUMBAI, Feb 2: The Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday claimed the BJP leadership was the mastermind behind NCP leader Sunetra Pawar taking oath as Maharashtras deputy chief minister, just days after her husband Ajit Pawars demise. An editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana also alleged that the BJP leadership and Nationalist Congress Party leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel do not want the unification of the two NCP factions. Sunetra Pawar took oath as the states first woman [] The

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations in Srinagar, Bandipora and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror case, officials said. The searches were being carried out in Rafiabad, Sopore, Bomai (in Baramulla district, Bandipora and Parimpora area of the city, the officials said. Further details are awaited, they added. The post National Investigation Agency Raids At Multiple Locations In Kashmir appe

New Delhi, Feb 2: Hitting out at the Modi government, the Congress on Monday said MGNREGA was a transformative law while the new scheme brought by the Centre that bulldozed it away is a flaw. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said exactly 20 years ago today, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) was launched at Badnapalli village in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Over the years, it has provided 180 crore days of work to [] The

Baramulla, Feb 2: The National Investigation Agency, assisted by local Police, conducted multiple raids at residential premises across north Kashmir on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation, officials said. According to sources, an NIA team, along with Bandipora Police carried out a raid at the residence of a retired school teacher in Plan Bandipora. Officials said the search operation was conducted in connection with an ongoing probe. It was further disclosed that the son the said school t

JAMMU, Feb 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police has constituted a board to examine the physical standards, educational qualifications and other required parameters for the conversion of 187 followers of Executive and Armed Police as constables. As per an order issued by Police Headquarters Jammu on January 30, 2026, the board will be headed by DIG IR Kashmir Sheikh Junaid Mehmood as Chairman, with the Commandant of 1st Women Battalion, the SP APCR Jammu, the DSP of 13 JKAP Battalion and [] The post Board

Jammu, Feb 2: BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma joined Jammu University students protesting for the establishment of a National Law University here. The legislators asserted on Sunday that they would take up the issue both on the streets and in the Legislative Assembly. Sharma, along with party MLAs Advocate R S Pathania, Shagun Parihar and Devyani Rana, extended full support to the 25-day-long agitation and sat on dharna at the university campus, amid sloganeering against the []

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, officials said. The tremor occurred at 5.35 am, they said, adding that the Pattan area was the epicenter. There were no reports of any damage due to the earthquake so far, the officials said. The post 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kashmir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SINGAPORE, Feb 1 : A Singapore minister was among the thousands of Hindu devotees who took part in the Thaipusam celebration on Sunday, according to a state agency managing Indian temples here. A 3.2 km procession with the devotees carrying paalkudams (milk pots) set off from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple along Serangoon Road in the Little India precinct towards Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at Tank Road on the outskirts of the central business district. Among those who joined the procession that []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, released a Hindi poem titled Begampura Ki Paribhasha, scripted by Balbir Ram Rattan, national general secretary, Indian Branch of British Ravidassia Heritage Foundation, on the auspicious occasion of the 649th Jayanti of Guru Ravidass. The poem reflects upon the timeless and transformative vision of Begampura, as envisioned by Guru Ravidass Ji a society rooted in equality, justice, and human dignity. While

BULAWAYO, Feb 1: Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Six encounter to qualify for the semifinal of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Sunday. India will meet Afghanistan in the semifinal while England and Australia will play in the other last-four encounter. It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) [] The post U19

Sunil Sharma writetomlapadder@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a redefinition of its political culture: it is now seen more as a functional administrative unit within Indias constitutional framework than as a battleground for ideology. This change is shaped by the BJP-led Union Governments principle support any democratically elected government in Jammu & Kashmir, regardless of party, provided it upholds the Constitution and national unity. The central argument is that governance, rather

Dr Kasturi Lal The Dogri language is surging forward, surely but slowly, despite its being one of the recognized Indian languages and the mother tongue of the people in this part of the country. It needs to be given a big impetus by the Government as well as the general public, particularly the parents and the youth. Dogri has to be properly projected and promoted through its inclusion in the education system from the elementary to the highest level and [] The post Surge Forward of Dogri Languag

Dr Dharam C. Attri dharam@iust.ac.in The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) possesses a silent, yet immensely powerful, competitive edge in the global bio-economy, its unique status as a biodiversity hotspot for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs). The region is home to over 1100 known species of significant therapeutic and commercial value, placing it at a critical juncture to capitalise on a robust global market that exceeds Rs 2 lakh Crore, with Indias national market alone estimated

KARACHI, Feb 1 : At least 145 terrorists and 17 security personnel have been killed in the last 40 hours in multiple counter-terrorism operations in the restive Balochistan province, Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said on Sunday. Bugti, in a press conference in Quetta, said that the bodies of all the 145 terrorists were in the custody of the authorities and their identification process was being carried out. He said this was the highest number of terrorists killed in less than [] The post 145 ter

Budget 2026-27 Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 1: 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 the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement of Biopharma Shakti will catalyse Indias global role in the next industrial revolution and also India as a global biomanufacturing hub. The Minister said that the announ

DHAKA, Feb 1: The BNP on Sunday alleged it found an unusual voter migration in capital Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by late former prime minister Khaleda Zias son Tarique Rahman, also demanded Election Commission (EC) data on such suspicious activities. A large number of voters migrated to some specific constituencies in Dhaka and other parts of the country over the last year-and-a-half, which is

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli, former Minister and senior BJP leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Member of Legislative Assembly from Shopian also called on Lieutenant Governor. Representatives of J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association also called on the Lieutenant Governor and projected various issues pertaining to promotion of sports in the region. Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, former Minister and President Peoples Democratic Front (PD

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha, under the leadership of R C Bhasin celebrated 649th Parkash Utsav of great socio-religious Sant Shree Guru Ravidass ji by organizing an impressive function at Guru Ravidass Sabha, here today. A large number of people attended the function and paid their obeisance to the Guru. Ram Swaroop (Executive Director, NHPC) was chief guest on the occasion while Dr Zabeer Ahmed (Director, IIIM) and Romesh Angral, DIG Home Guards JKUT,

CAIRO, Feb 1: Gazas Rafah border crossing with Egypt showed signs of activity as Israel said that limited travel to and from the territory was set to resume Monday after years of near-complete isolation. Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead. Israel announced Sunday that the crossing has opened in a test. COGAT, the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza, said in a statement that the crossing was actively being prepared [] The post Prepa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu Kashmir Handicapped Association today staged a protest in Jammu, pressing the Government to fulfill their long-pending demands related to social security, financial assistance and legal safeguards for persons with disabilities. The protestors assembled at the Press Club Jammu, carrying placards and banners and raising slogans to highlight what they described as continued neglect, discrimination and apathy towards the disabled community. The demonstrato

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has chargesheeted two accused in a fake international prize scam that cheated a complainant of lakhs of rupees. As per a statement issued today, the chargesheet was filed in Case FIR No. 24/2017 under Section 420 RPC read with Section 66(d) of the IT Act against two accused before the Court of City Munsif (JMIC) Srinagar, after their involvement in a prize money fraud case [] The post CBK files

CARACAS, Feb 1 : US Ambassador Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties. The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by US President Donald Trump removed the South American countrys then-leader Nicolas Maduro from office. My team and I are ready to work, Dogu said in a message posted by the US Embassy in Venezuela s account on X. It also posted [] The post US ambassador arrives in Venezu

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 1; Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road connecting Plangarh to Badhano has been lying in a highly deplorable condition for the past nearly two years, triggering strong resentment among the local populace. The road, which is a vital link for thousands of commuters from Thanna Mandi and Darhal tehsils, has reportedly not received the mandatory maintenance despite clear-cut guidelines that place the responsibility of upkeep on the concerned department a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria today urged the public representatives of Jammu Kashmir and the UT Government, that when the Assembly session begins from tomorrow, they should at least try to do something for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the daily wagers. He said that there are many works in Jammu and Kashmir which the Government and all public representatives had promised to the common people, but more than a year has passed since [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu has ordered the transfers and postings of four Inspector ranked police officers. As per police sources, Inspector Jatinder Singh has been posted as SHO Miran Sahib, while Inspector Sunil Sharma has been posted as SHO Jhajjar Kotli. Meanwhile, Inspector Azad Manhas, the former SHO Miran Sahib and Inspector Vikas Dogra, the former SHO Jhajjar Kotli, have been transferred to the District Police Lines (DPL), Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Feb 1: Five persons were injured here today when the vehicle they were onboard rolled down the road in Padder area and plunged into a gorge. The ill-fated vehicle of Tata Magic make bearing registration number JK17A-7967 fell into a gorge at Cherriri Paddar leaving the five persons onboard injured. The injured were identified as Joginder Kumar, son of Paras Ram; Raina Kumar, son of Bahadur Singh; Murli Kumar, son of Badam Singh; Kalash Kumar, son of [] The post

Absence of PTR norms, assignment of BLO worsen situation Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 1: With the financial year nearing its end, the School Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir has resorted to hurriedly organising multiple teacher training programmes to exhaust allocated funds, thus allegedly disrupting regular academic activities in several Government schools, which are already grappling with acute staff shortages and poor implementation of the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) norms. According

Budget session beginning today to be stormy Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 1: The budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, set to commence here on Monday, is expected to be stormy with political parties especially Congress, PDP and Independents preparing to question the Government over its poll promises, particularly the Statehood restoration. According to official sources, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who also holds the finance portfolio, is scheduled to present the budget on Febr