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New Delhi, Mar 30: Launching a stinging attack on the BJP, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday alleged that the ruling party wants to consign India to right-wing extremism and asked when will institutionalised extremism against Muslims and minorities be discussed in Parliament. Participating in a discussion in the Lok Sabha on Efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE), Mehdi said the government wants to end left-wing extremism even as right-wing extremism co

Jammu, Mar 30: With direct rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country on the anvil, General Manager, Northern Railway, Rajesh Kumar Pandey, inspected the KatraBaramulla rail line and directed officials to complete pending works within timelines while ensuring strict safety compliance. Accompanied by the Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu Vivek Kumar and other senior divisional officials, Pandey carried out an extensive inspection from Katra to Srinagar on Sunday and

Jammu, Mar 30: The bodies of two teenage boys, who drowned in the Tawi River here on Sunday, were retrieved by rescuers on Monday, while a search was underway to trace a third boy who also drowned with them, officials said. The three boys Bavish Koul (15), Sonam Dutt (16) and Aditya Pandit (15), all belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community were swept away by a strong current near the Nagrota Sainik School on the outskirts of Jammu [] The post Bodies Of 2 Teen Boys Retrieved From Tawi River I

Jammu, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday rejected by voice vote a private members bill by a BJP MLA for the protection and restoration of temples, including those encroached during militancy, in Jammu and Kashmir, with Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary citing existing safeguards. Choudhary said Jammu and Kashmirs strength lies in its tradition of communal harmony and equal respect for all religions, asserting that successive governments, including the present dispensation led b

JAMMU, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government cannot permit indiscriminate felling of walnut trees as it could severely impact the regions economy and identity. He said the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes over 90 per cent of the countrys total walnut production. Opposing the private members bill moved by National Conference legislator Altaf Ahmad Wani seeking amendment in the Jammu and Kashmir Preservation of Specified Trees,

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NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday asked Prime Mi nister Narendra Modi to tell his MPs to do better homework before raising issues in Parliament. His reaction came after BJP MP K Laxman accused the Congress and other opposition parties of appeasement and doing votebank politics by giving OBC reservation to Muslims. Today in the Rajya Sabha, the Indian National Congress was accused of appeasement because of its stance on reservations for Muslims on the basis [] The post PM

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KABUL, Mar 30: Afghan authorities on Monday said the death toll from severe weather that has struck swathes of the country over the past four days has increased to 28, with 49 people injured. Dozens of people have died from extreme weather in the country so far this year. Storms and heavy rainfall over the past few days across several provinces have led to severe flooding, landslides and lightning strikes, the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said, adding that the [] The post D

TOKYO, Mar 30: China announced Monday that it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing him of colluding with separatists in Taiwan, the latest incident that underlines growing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over the self-governed island. Chinas Foreign Ministry said the sanctions include banning the entry of Keiji Furuya to China, including to Hong Kong and Macao, and prohibiting his activities with organisations and individuals in Chin

PESHAWAR, Mar 30:Nine people, including eight children, have died and 47 others injured due to heavy rain across Pakistans northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since last week, authorities said on Monday. Most of the casualties occurred due to the collapse of roofs and walls of houses amid persistent rainfall since March 25, according to an initial report released by Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Eight children and one woman was among nine people killed while 47 individual

MUMBAI, Mar 30:The rupee on Monday breached the 95/USD-mark in intra-day trade on Monday and settled at 94.78 (provisional) against the American currency after Iran war escalation jolted global markets, fuelling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair witnessed high volatility and swung 165 paise during intra-day trade as the West Asia crisis entered the 31st day keeping energy markets nervous. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 93.62 and

MUMBAI, Mar 30: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of the 2025-26 fiscal year sharply lower on Monday as the ongoing war in West Asia and surging crude oil prices kept investors sentiment fragile. Weak trends in Asian markets and unabated foreign fund outflows also added to the bearish trend in domestic equities. Declining for the second day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,635.67 points or 2.22 per cent to settle at [] The post Stock markets slum

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower ones risk of eight major conditions, including arthritis, heart, liver and kidney disease and dementia, according to a study. While short bursts of intense, out-of-breath activity, such as running for the bus, were liked to lower disease and death risk overall, they were especially protective against inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, serious cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and dementia, the f

New Delhi, Mar 30: A Delhi court on Monday sent suspected Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) handler Shabir Ahmed Lone to five days of police custody. Judicial Magistrate Vijayshree Rathore allowed the city polices plea seeking five days of custodial interrogation of the accused. Terming Lone as a hardcore and highly trained terrorist, Delhi Police said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of InterServices Intelligence (ISI). Lone, also known by aliases Raja and Kashmiri, is

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Highlighting the role of armed forces, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said the country must not compel them to fight two battles at once, one at the border and another at home for their legal rights, calling for better judicial access for soldiers. Delivering a speech titled Pointers for Honble the Chief Justices Talk on Sunday at Leh, Justice Kant highlighted the symbiotic relationship between the judiciary and the armed forces, stating that while [] The post CJI Urges

Jammu, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Monday issued a notification regarding the upcoming elections for three financial committees of the House, each comprising 11 members. In a notification isaued by assembly secretariate, In accordance with Regulation No. 2(1) of the Regulations for conducting elections to Assembly Committees on the principle of proportional representation through a single transferable vote, Speaker Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather announced the s

JAMMU, Mar 30: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted a committee of three judges to examine and recommend steps for implementation of the Shetty Commission recommendations. The decision followed directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in its order dated March 18, 2026, in a related matter. As per an order issued by the Registrar General, the committee comprises Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Sanjay Dhar and Justice Shahzad Azeem. The panel has been tasked [] The

LEH, Mar 30: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has assigned additional charge of Director, Housing and Urban Local Bodies, to Rigzin Spalgon, JKAS, following the retirement of Moses Kunzang on superannuation on March 31, 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Rigzin Spalgon Gets Addl Charge Of Director Housing & Urban Local Bodies Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Mar 30: Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilizations fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to Indias glory, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Monday. He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the worlds greatest nation. We must unite to realize it. When every [] Th

JAMMU, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government does not oppose any private members bills without due consideration, emphasising that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken. Opposing a private members bill tabled by Congress legislator Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly seeking equitable opportunity of employment in the civil services, Abdullah said remarks made during the discussion could give an impression that bills are not read

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he accused the opposition party of making dangerous remarks that could put Indians living in the Gulf at risk, and said it is not right to play politics over war. She also asked what plan does the government have to bring Indians stranded in the Gulf out of harms way. Her remarks came a day after Modi accused the Congress of [] The post Not right to play politics over war: Priyanka G

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Congress on Monday accused the Modi government of not implementing the VB-G RAM G Act on the ground after putting a lock on MGNREGA and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeps reminding people of the COVID period, but has forgotten how the UPA-era law provided relief to millions during the pandemic. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP has axed the right to work for millions of labourers by abolishing MGNREGA, but there is [] The post BJP axed right t

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday highlighted rising concerns over AI-generated deepfakes, and noted that social media platforms, too, have scaled up efforts on deepfake takedowns. The minister termed deepfakes as a new menace and a threat to society. A lot of content has started coming in the nature of deepfakes. Because of whatever changes have happened in the AI world, a huge quantity of deepfakes have started coming in the social media the entire world, [] The post

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to amend the insolvency law to provide for strict timelines, an out-of-court settlement option and enable the framework for cross-border insolvency processes. Piloting the bill in the Lok Sabha, Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 12 amendments are being made in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which came into force in 2016, that would help maximise the value for stakeholders and improve the governi

RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 30: When 33-year-old Brazilian woman Emily de Souza heard about a program allowing her to shave off four days from her prison sentence by reading a book, she seized the opportunity to reconnect with a cherished habit. Like tens of thousands of detainees across the country including former President Jair Bolsonaro she signed up for a sentence reduction program that encourages inmates to immerse themselves in literary works in exchange for reducing their sentences [] The post

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NEW DELHI, Mar 30: JSW MG Motor India on Monday said it will hike prices of select models by up to 2 per cent from April 1, 2026, to offset rising input costs. The price hike will be on the companys mainline portfolio and will not include premium EV products MG M9 and Cyberster sold through MG Select channel. This price revision is aimed at partially offsetting the impact of continuously rising input costs, JSW MG Motor India [] The post JSW MG Motor India to hike prices by up to 2 pc on selec

PRISTINA, Mar 30: Kushtrim Ajvazi is proud to be part of a successful business in one of the poorest countries in Europe. The company where he is a manager produces potato chips and other snacks that can be found in almost every shop in Kosovo and are exported abroad. But Ajvazis company faces unplanned challenges because of a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the war in Iran, whose ripple effects have reached this small corner of southeastern Europe. [] The post Kosovo, one of Europes poorest

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Customs authority has slapped a demand notice of Rs 23.52 crore, including duty and penalty, on air-condition maker Voltas over alleged mis-classification of certain imported goods, a regulatory filing said on Monday. The company is analysing the order and will take appropriate course of action including filing of an appeal before the CESTAT in the matter, said the Tata Group firm. As per the order, there was mis-classification of certain imported goods pertaining to the perio

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the countrys economic fundamentals are strong, and compared to other emerging market economies, the Indian rupee is absolutely going fine against the US dollar. Since the commencement of the West Asia conflict on February 28, 2026, the rupee has depreciated by 4.1 per cent to close at Rs 94.82 per USD on March 27, 2026. Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha on rupee depreciation, Sitharaman said: [] The post Ec

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Accusing the Congress of allowing land grabbing by infiltrators, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that infiltration into Assam is not just an election issue but is about safeguarding the identity of the state and national security. Addressing virtually the BJPs booth-level workers in Assam ahead of the April 9 assembly polls, Modi said that the state saw a long span of instability but things changed over the past decade as the partys double-engine government [] The

JAMMU, Mar 30: Former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for united efforts by the government and opposition to restore the strength and dignity of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Mufti made the remark after watching the Assembly proceedings from the speakers gallery, her first appearance in the House after the fall of her BJP-supported government in 2018. The PDP chief remained present for some time during the Question Hour. Her four party MLAs were []

SRINAGAR, Mar 30: Rains in plains and snowfall in higher reaches continued in Kashmir for the second day on Monday as the fresh spell of precipitation has brought down the rainfall deficit by nearly five per cent, officials said here. Light to moderate rains lashed most parts of the Kashmir valley while some mountainous areas experienced another spell of snowfall on Monday, the officials said. They also said that there is a possibility of widespread rainfall or snowfall in the [] The post Rain,

JAMMU, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and assignment of additional charges to several officials in the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in the interest of administration. As per Government Order No. 4031-JK(LD) of 2026 dated March 30, Ms. Ambica Bali, Assistant Legal Remembrancer, has been assigned additional charge to look after litigation work of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K, till the incumbent resumes duties afte

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Assam saw a long span of instability, but things changed in the past decade as the BJPs double-engine government made every effort to ensure peace in the state. Twelve peace agreements were signed by the government with different organisations in the northeast, Modi said while addressing the BJPs booth level workers in poll-bound Assam as part of the Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvaad. The initiative aimed at giving messages [] The po

DEHRADUN, Mar 30: A retired Army brigadier was killed here after he was caught in cross firing between two car occupants during a road rage incident on Monday, police said. The incident took place in Johri village on Mussoorie Road when an argument broke out between the occupants of a Delhi-registered Fortuner and a Scorpio N over giving way, they said. As the argument escalated, the occupants in the Scorpio allegedly chased the Fortuner and opened fire at its tyres, [] The post Retired Army bri

BELDA (WB), Mar 30: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of stoking fight among all sections of society and claimed the saffron party wants to loot the country by taking advantage of the situation. Addressing a poll rally here, the chief minister expressed strong reservations about Union Home Minister Amit Shahs political chargesheet against the TMC government. The first chargesheet should be filed against (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi and Amit Shah, who came to

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed a walkout by several opposition parties over BJP member K Laxmans remarks that OBC reservation is being misused in the name of religion. Leader of the House and Union Minister J P Nadda criticised the walkout, saying the Congress leadership and the oppositions INDIA alliance are neither interested in debates nor have any respect for democratic values or the Constitution. During Zero Hour, Laxman raised the issue of OBC reservation, [] The po

JAMMU, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and postings of six IAS and JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Nazim Zai Khan, IAS, has been posted as Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Kashmir, while Dr Sagar Doifode Dattatray, IAS, has been appointed as Special Secretary in the Agriculture Production Department and will also hold additional charge o

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a main and very crucial factor in improving the health of the countrys banking sector, including recovery of non-performing assets. Piloting a bill for further amending the IBC in the Lok Sabha, the minister stressed that companies have been doing well and their corporate governance practices have also improved after coming out of []

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Leh, Mar 30: Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated at Lok Niwas under the aegis of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, envisioned by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. The initiative aims to foster a spirit of unity, brotherhood and mutual understanding among people of different states and Union Territories by promoting awareness about Indias diverse art, culture, traditions, and heritage. Rajasthan, widely known as the Land of Kings, was formed on March 30, 1949, when major Rajputana p

Jammu, Mar 30: Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said key legislations can be enacted even without statehood, asserting that a Union Territory government has the authority to pass bills concerning daily wagers, creation of new administrative divisions and districts and land rights. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, PDP chief said it is the governments responsibility to deliver on its promises, particularly employment for one lakh youth and rationalisation of reservation. She called for a fresh review of ex

Srinagar, Mar 30: Peoples Democratic Party leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Monday termed the regularisation of daily wagers as a humanitarian issue and called for urgent steps to address their long-pending demands. Speaking to reporters outside the J&K Assembly, Para said nearly one lakh people are working in essential services including hospitals, ambulances, PHE and irrigation, and their services are critical for round-the-clock functioning. This is not merely an issue of emplo

NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Delhi Polices Special Cell has arrested a suspected operative of the Lashkar-e-Taiba from the Ghazipur area here, an official said on Monday. The accused, identified as Shabbir Ahmad Lone, was allegedly working as a sleeper cell member and had pasted anti-national posters at multiple locations, he said. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the module was being operated at the behest of Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the officer said. We have recovered curr

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NEW DELHI, Mar 30: Crude oil prices on Monday rose Rs 159 to Rs 9,554 per barrel in futures trade as the escalating West Asia conflict is driving severe energy supply disruptions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for April delivery traded higher by Rs 159, or 1.69 per cent, at Rs 9,554 per barrel in 10,536 lots. Analysts said the rise in bets by participants kept crude oil prices higher in the futures market. Globally, West Texas Intermediate [] The post Crude oil futures gain on spot

NEW DELHI, Mar 30:Shares of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd, an arm of state-owned Coal India, on Monday listed with a discount of nearly 7 per cent against the issue price of Rs 172. The stock started trading at Rs 162.80, down 5.34 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. At the NSE, the stock listed at Rs 160, a discount of 6.97 per cent. The companys market valuation stood at Rs 11,698.89 crore. The initial [] The post Coal Indias arm CMPDIL shares decline 7 pc in debut trade a