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DUBAI, Mar 2: The Israeli military on Tuesday said soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. In a statement, it said the troops are positioned at several points near the border in what it described as a forward defence posture as it battles Hezbollah militants. It says the deployment is part of a broader effort to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. It has also beefed up troops and [] The post Israeli milita

Srinagar, Mar 3: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its silence over the US-Israel strikes on Iran, saying the grouping has betrayed the Muslim world. It is deeply disturbing that the OIC stands as a mute spectator while America and Israel commit blatant aggression against the sovereignty of Iran. Its silence on the martyrdom of Irans Supreme Leader, and its attempt to shift blame onto Iran, is not only alarming but disgraceful, [] T

DHAKA, Mar 3: Bangladeshs former interim government chief Dr Muhammad Yunus, is not at ease even after leaving office. President Mohammad Shahabuddin has brought allegations against him not only of establishing mob rule but also of violating the Constitution. Serious irregularities, inconsistencies and the creation of mobs have also been alleged against several of his advisers. Political turmoil erupted after the publication of the interview in a national daily. Demands have been raised for fili

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: The Union Home Ministry set up two more empowered committees in West Bengal to decide on applications seeking Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act, according to a government order. The state already has two such committees. However, in view of the large number of applications, a decision was taken to constitute two additional panels, officials said on Monday. The empowered committee will be headed by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to [] The

LOS ANGELES, Mar 3: OTT platform Apple TV has cancelled Kristen Wiig-led comedy drama Palm Royale after two seasons. Sources told Variety that the streaming service has pulled on the high-society dramedy, which debuted on its platform in 2024. Created by Abe Sylvia, the series starred Wiig as Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, an ambitious social climber determined to cement her place among the elite of 1960s Palm Beach by gaining entry into Floridas most exclusive beach club, the Palm Royale. The ensem

BEIJING, Mar 3: Chinas progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer and young people struggle to find jobs. The gap between Chinese leader Xi Jinpings high-tech, artificial intelligence-driven ambitions and the hard realities of slowing growth is the backdrop for the annual meeting of the countrys largely ceremonial national legislature, the National P

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. Due to the current situation in parts of the Middle EastBahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, the board has decided to postpone class 10, 12 exams on March 5, said CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj. The new dates will be announced [] The post Iran-Israel C

Rajouri, Mar 3: Rajouri Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Teryath have seized a balloon resembling an aircraft and bearing the inscription Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to police, the object was spotted in the Teryath Police Post jurisdiction, and the police immediately acted on the information and took the object into possession. However, it was confirmed that no electrical or electronic components were affixed to the balloon-like structure. Further details are awaited. The post J

New Delhi, Mar 3: SpiceJet on Tuesday said it will operate four special flights from Fujairah in the UAE to bring back stranded passengers. Flight operations have been disrupted due to the close of airspaces in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict involving US, Israel and Iran. In a statement, SpiceJet said it would operate four special flights to connect Fujairah with Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi on Tuesday and for the next few days. Out of them, two flights [] The post Middle East Crisis |

SRINAGAR, Mar 3: A case was registered against some media outlets and individuals here on Tuesday for allegedly circulating fabricated and misleading information with an intention to incite unrest and disturb public order in connection with the protests against the killing of Irans Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Srinagar police has taken serious cognisance of the deliberate circulation of false, fabricated and misleading information by certain news channels, media outlets, and individual

New Delhi, Mar 2: Prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and sounds through loudspeakers, headphones and other personal audio devices can lead to early and irreparable hearing loss, experts at AIIMS-Delhi said on Monday. Speaking on the eve of World Hearing Day, Dr Kapil Sikka, professor of ENT at AIIMS-Delhi, said that a decline in hearing ability caused by prolonged exposure to loud sounds often develops slowly, which is why many people fail to notice it in the early [] The post Prolon

New Delhi, Mar 3: As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Some airlines, including Emirates, have partially started operations to and from the Middle East. An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport. Meanwhile, an Emirates flight EK513 enroute to Dubai returned to the national capital due to airspace restrictions, as per

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New Delhi, Mar 3: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought Chinas judicial assistance to trace a GoPro Hero 12 Black camera linked to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists. The camera is considered crucial in establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement patterns and operational preparations of the terror module in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, as it was supplied to China-based AE Group International Limited more than a year before the deadly

Mumbai, Mar 3: In a late-night crackdown, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) raided four locations in the suburbs of Mumbai over suspected links to a Pakistan-based terror outfit, an official said on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence, the ATS raided three premises in the eastern suburb of Govandi and one in Kurla. Four suspects have been taken in for questioning, the official said. The suspects were in contact with a Pakistani-based terror organisation banned in India under the Un

New Delhi, Mar 3: Narendra Modis YouTube channel has crossed the milestone of 30 million subscribers, further cementing his position as the most-followed world leader on the platform. The second-highest, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has a subscriber base that is only about one-fourth of Modis. The prime minister has more than seven times the number of subscribers compared to US President Donald Trump, underlining the scale of his digital outreach and engagement worldwide. In India

BAGHDAD [Iraq], Mar 3: Tensions continued to escalate across West Asia on Tuesday, with multiple incidents reported in Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, according to various media outlets. An Iraqi armed group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel in Erbil that it alleges houses US troops, Al Jazeera reported. In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Defence Ministry said eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near the cities of Riyadh and Al-Kharj, according to Al Arabiya. Meanwhile, in Leba

New Delhi, Mar 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches the planet and sustains the worlds ecosystems. He also said that it is a day to acknowledge everyone working towards wildlife protection. We reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable practices and protecting habitats so that our wildlife continues to thrive, Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister noted that in Indian scriptures,

NEW DELHI, Mar 3: In a scathing criticism of the Modi government, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said its silence on the targeted assassination of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not neutral but an abdication, and raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of Indias foreign policy. The former Congress president also demanded that when Parliament reconvenes for the second part of the Budget session, the governments disturbing silence

SRINAGAR, Mar 3: Strict restrictions remained imposed in Kashmir for the second consecutive day on Tuesday following massive protests across the valley against the killing of Irans Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While educational institutions were shut for two days and mobile internet speed throttled on Monday as precautionary measures, the authorities cancelled all movement of security force convoys in the valley on Tuesday as protests started turning violent at some places. In order to

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Mar 2: Rajya Sabha MP Gulam Ali Khatana today criticized the administration over what he termed poor delivery of public services during a Janta Darbar held at Behrote Mandal in Rajouri district. Addressing residents, Khatana said governance should be judged by results on the ground and alleged that promises made by the National Conference have not translated into tangible outcomes. During the public hearing, people raised several issues related to health, educati

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: The new Harley-Davidson X440 T has been officially launched in Jammu at the Hero Premia showroom, located opposite Top Sherkhania on Akhnoor Road. The motorcycle, starting at Rs 2,79,500 (ex-showroom), is expected to attract biking enthusiasts across the region with its upgraded features and premium styling. The launch ceremony was graced by MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta as the chief guest. Among other distinguished attendees were Vivek Shekhar, SP City, and V

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: The Janipur Traders Association (JTA) today demands a thorough verification and registration drive for unregistered rehri (street) vendors operating in the City North area. In this regard a delegation led by Yashpal Sharma, president JTA called on Vivek Shekhar Sharma, Superintendent of Police, City North, Jammu. The association highlights that many vendors are running their businesses without proper permits or identification documents, raising law and order

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com Loath to admit having landed the party and its image into great trouble by being widely believed that the grand old party, through its leader , though not holding any party position, has travelled beyond habitual Modi hate to brazen Bharat hate which could cause tremendous harm to the national interests , those 10 to 15 misguided middle aged youth activists of the Party who went topless to protest at a highly sensitive national platform, attended by [] The

Rakesh Kumar Sharma World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March across the world to create awareness among people and to highlight the importance of wildlife and the measures required for its protection. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 and coincides with the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It is observed worldwide by various countries, international organisations, governme

Col Satish Singh Lalotra The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will. Theodore Rosevelt. What an excellent quote from the late US president who had the sagacity decades back then to put the wildlife of the earth in its right perspective. Being mute in terms of voicing their grievances unlike we humans, is it any wonder that the wildlife had to be given their rightful place for their sheer survival by quotes as mentioned above. [] The post World Wildlife Day: Cliches Abound?

Excelsior Correspondent 03CHANDIGARH, Mar 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the State of Punjab deserves good governance to harness its Agri and river water resources and at the same time, keep away the menace of narcotic drug abuse and terrorism. Recalling the history, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Punjab had inherited a wounded legacy of

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the recent attacks on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, expressing solidarity with both nations and calling for the urgent restoration of peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating regional tensions. In separate posts on X, Modi said he held a productive telephone conversation with Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, during which he conveyed Indias unequivocal support. India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and

BEIJING, Mar 2: Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat on Monday unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the India Club in Hong Kong. India Club is one of the social and community organisations in Hong Kong. The club has been in existence since 1949 and formally registered under the name of India Club in 1967, catering to Indians and people from all nationalities, according to its website Indian Consul General in Hong Kong Rajesh Naik welcomed the gathering, [] The post Indian envoy Rawat

NEW DELHI, Mar 2: India and Canada on Monday inked landmark pacts on supplies of Uranium and critical minerals and vowed to seal a comprehensive economic partnership agreement this year with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney finalising an ambitious roadmap of cooperation to shore up ties including taking bilateral annual trade to over USD 50 billion by 2030. In their wide-ranging talks, the two leaders also pledged to ramp up cooperation in defence, critical t

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: The Yonex-Sunrise J&K UT Masters (Veteran) Badminton Championship 2025 organized by Badminton Association of Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, concluded today at Police Line Badminton Hall, Jammu. The two-day championship, witnessed enthusiastic participation across multiple veteran categories. Som Raj Gupta, senior player and former state champion, was the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners an

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 : Indian airlines cancelled 357 international flights on Monday as the operational disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict continued for the third day. Over 300 flights, including arrivals and departures, were cancelled at the countrys four main airports Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai on Monday, officials told PTI. Many airspaces in the Middle East region remained closed amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The situation in the Middle E

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha visited the family of Special Security Force (SSF) personnel, SGCt Sunny Salgotra, who had lost his life in an unfortunate road accident. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the departed soul. Sinha expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and assured all assistance and support from the Government. The post LG visits family of SSF personnel Sunny Salgotra appeare

NEW DELHI, Mar 2: Precious metal prices skyrocketed up to 12 per cent in the national capital on Monday, with silver surging to Rs 3 lakh per kilogram, while gold nearing Rs 1.73 lakh per 10 grams as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal surged by Rs 32,000, or 11.94 per cent, to Rs 3,00,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from [] The post Silver hits Rs 3 lakh/kg, gold near

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: Chardi Kala Strikers and Hari Singh Nalwa XI made it one-sided contests in the league round of the ongoing 2nd Sikh Cricket Premier League at the University of Jammu grounds here today. In the first match of the morning session, Chardi Kala Strikers made it a one-sided contest by beating Nanak Nagar Cricket Club by 167 runs. Batting first, Chardi Kala set a huge target of 200 runs for nine wickets. In reply, Nanak [] The post Chardi Kala, Hari Singh N

JERUSALEM, Mar 2: A planned joint Holi-Purim celebration at the Jaffa Port in Israel has been cancelled due to escalating tensions in the region. The event was scheduled to take place on Wednesday. The Jaffa Port (authorities) informed us that due to the situation and the Home Front Commands directives, they are cancelling the planned Purim-Holi events for this week, Indian Jewish Heritage Centre (IJGC) Chairman Rafi Bhonker said in a written communication to community members. The event was bei

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 2: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu today organized a landmark Industry-Startup Outreach Programme under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) here. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, inaugurated the event. The programme, attended by the senior Government officials, industry leaders, startups, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), academicians and students, was aimed at to strengthe

KOLKATA (WB), Mar 2 : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal over the law and order situation, and alleged that it was sheltering infiltrators. Addressing a Poriborton Yatra rally in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, the BJP leader also accused the TMC of preparing fake Aadhaar and voter cards for infiltrators and attempting to change the regions demography. Mamata Banerjee should be ashamed. Though Be

MUMBAI, Mar 2: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty nosedived over 1 per cent on Monday as investors sentiment were hit hard following a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Weak trends in global markets and heavy foreign fund outflows also dented sentiments. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 2,743.46 points or 3.37 per cent to 78,543.73 in early trade. It later ended at 80,238.85, down 1,048.34 points or 1.29 per cent. The 50-share [] The post Stock mar

Vital body toothless due to lack of adequate manpower Issue discussed in various meetings but no serious action Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Mar 2: Even nearly four decades after its constitution, the Katra Development Authority continues to reel under acute manpower crisis and the prevailing situation is impacting planning, regulation and effective enforcement of the laws governing urban sector in one of the regions most important pilgrimage hubs. The Katra Development Authority was constituted vide S

Excelsior correspondent RAMBAN, Mar 2: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted an extensive visit of Ramban town to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and assess the developmental and basic infrastructure needs of the area. Senior Superintendent of Police, Arun Gupta; Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, officers from the line departments and civil society representatives accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit. The Deputy Commission

Excelsior correspondent KATHUA, Mar 2: As part of the ongoing Women Week campaign, the Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited Parisha and the One Stop Centre to assess the functioning of the twin centers and review the services being extended to women. During his visit to Parisha, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the facilities available and the support services being provided to the women beneficiaries. He interacted with the staff and reviewed the mechanism in place for ad

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Mar 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review the progress of works being executed under the District CAPEX Budget 202526 in the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the progress of key sectors including I&FC, Jal Shakti, PW (R&B), KPDCL, Health, Education, etc. emphasizing the urgent need to complete all ongoing projects as the financial year draws to a close. The DC took a detailed review of both physical

SKIMS, GMCs of Jammu-Srinagar only centres for Kidney Transplantation Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Mar 2: Following the establishment of State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) in J&K in the year 2019, about eight organ transplant centres have come up in this Union Territory (UT), which are now working hard to give new lease of comfortable life to the ailing people. Sources informed that these centres include both the Government institutes and those run by private players. These centre

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Mar 2: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today visited Yaripora area to review the functioning of key government offices and assess healthcare services in the area. During his inspection of the Tehsil Office, the DC examined mutation registers and Jamabandi records. He reviewed the delivery of revenue services through Revenue Plus and the issuance of certificates under Jan-Sugam. Emphasizing efficiency and accountability, he directed officials to ensure tim

Excelsior correspondent REASI, Mar 2: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Kumar Abhishek today chaired a review meeting to assess the functioning of the Labour and Employment Department. The meeting reviewed in detail the implementation of key initiatives including Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PMSYM), E-Shram registration, delivery of online services and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities. The DDC directed the department to widen the implementation of labour w

10,438 fresh cases still pending in J&K Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Mar 2: More than 26,000 legacy cases continue to weigh on revenue courts across the J&K, even as over 10,438 fresh cases remain pending out of 39,934 instituted cases, official data revealed. As per the data, at the Union Territory level, a total of 39,934 new cases were filed, including 35,319 LRC cases and 4,615 non-LRC cases. Of these, 29,487 cases comprising 26,127 LRC and 3,360 non-LRC matters [] The post Revenue courts sit o

Close cooperation imperative for global peace, security New Delhi, Mar 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that terrorism, extremism and radicalisation are shared and serious challenges not only for India and Canada but the world at large. He underlined that the close cooperation between the two countries is imperative for global peace and security. He made the remarks during the joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney here in the national capital on Mon

Restrictions to continue today as precautionary measure Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Mar 2: Hundreds of people across Kashmir took to the streets for the second consecutive day today to mourn the assassination of Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by the United States-Israel military strike even as precautionary restrictions were imposed by authorities across the region. Authorities enforced precautionary measures including closure of schools and colleges, internet speed restrict

Jammu, Feb 27: The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment has ordered transfers and postings in the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Development Corporation Limited (FDCL) with immediate effect. The post J&K Forest Department Orders Transfers In FDCL appeared first on Daily Excelsior .