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NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their impressive run, thrashing Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their IPL match here on Monday. Opting to bowl, pace duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/5) and Josh Hazlewood (4/12) shared seven wickets, while Rasikh Salam Dar (1/21) and Syuash Sharma (1/7) also contributed as RCB bowled out DC for 75 lowest score of this season. For DC, Abishek Porel (30), David Miller (19) and Kyle Jamieson (12) provided some respectability to [] The post RCB

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Punjab National Bank (PNB), Jammu Circle, today organised an MSME outreach programme at Warehouse in Jammu to promote financial support for small and medium enterprises. Deepak Gupta, President Traders Federation Warehouse Nehru Market, attended the event as Chief Guest and appreciated the banks proactive efforts in promoting entrepreneurship and facilitating easy access to finance for MSMEs. The programme was presided over by Pankaj Kumar Verma, Circle Hea

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Apr 27: WNS Global Services, a globally recognised leader in business process management today announced the launch of Indias largest BFS Academy-Centre of Excellence, at CGC University, Mohali. This initiative marks a significant step in the Universitys continued effort to align academic delivery with evolving industry requirements. WNS follows a highly selective model for academic partnerships and CGC University, Mohali, stands among a limited top group of insti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Hyundai Motor India today announced a price increase across its vehicle range effective from May 1, 2026. The company is currently offering significant benefits on several of its popular models for a limited period. Discounts include up to Rs 35,000 on Hyundai Verna, up to Rs 60,000 on Hyundai Alcazar, up to Rs 50,000 on Hyundai i20, up to Rs 45,000 on Hyundai Aura and up to Rs 60,000 on Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. In [] The post Hyundai Motor India offers big

Excelsior Correspondent MERRUT, Apr 27: The 11th Convocation Ceremony of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University today was held with great grandeur at the universitys Maangalya Auditorium. During the convocation, more than 2,500 degrees were conferred upon students. The ceremony was graced by the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, as the chief guest, while the deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria, Umar Abubakar Tafidan Kabbi, attended as the guest of honour. Darshana Devi, First Lady of Gujar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Sandalwood cultivation, once largely confined to South India, is gaining ground in the north, with a model developed by Patanjali in Uttarakhand demonstrating its viability under suitable conditions. The Chandan Van initiative, led by Acharya Balkrishna, has shown encouraging results, prompting farmers and institutions across several districts to adopt the high-value crop. Nearly two decades ago, Acharya Balakrishna began experimenting with sandalwood culti

* Says dual Govt system detrimental to J&K Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Former Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah today reaffirmed the partys core stand on protecting the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir including restoration of Article 370. He said this while addressing a gathering in Budgam, asserting that the foundation of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference rests on its sincere and selfless cadre, as well as the immense

Chanakya Charan Dass Tikri jagmohansharma1602@gmail.com On 20th of April 2026 a heart-rending accident took place in village Kaghote near Ramnagar, in Jammu Division of JandK. The bus was carrying passengers to the District Head Quarter, Udhampur for their daily errands. By all accounts, the bus plunged 100 meters down the road and fell upon an auto-rickshaw carrying passengers on a road down below. What must be noted here is that the bus that rolled down from the upper section of [] The post Th

KOLKATA, Apr 27: Central forces will remain in West Bengal for 60 more days after the assembly polls,Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday and asked voters to cast their votes without fear of Didis goons in the final phase, a remark signalling the Centres commitment to preventpossible post-poll violence. Shah made the remarks while addressing a gathering on the last day of the election campaign after leading a massive roadshow in Behala, where voting will take place on [] The post Shah sa

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has termed the free trade agreement with India a once-in-a-generation pact, saying at a time of global uncertainty, this deal is a clear commitment by both sides to a stable, predictable, and rules-based trade. The pact was signed here on Monday by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and visiting New Zealands Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay. This is a once-in-a-generation agreement that gives NZ (New Zealand) expor

MOSCOW, Apr 27 : Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Saint Petersburg on Monday, Russian state news agency Tass said. Putin praised the Iranian people as bravely fighting for their sovereignty and said Russia would do everything possible in the interest of Iran and other countries in the region to bring peace to the Middle East, Tass reported. (AP) The post Putin meets Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of National Highway projects in Karnataka and Kerala, acting on feedback received through media and social media. According to an official statement, the review meeting was held in New Delhi. During the meeting, the statement said Gadkari reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of 7,926 km of National Highways in Karnataka and 1,513 km across 61 National Highw

NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to operationalise dedicated Heat Stroke Management Units at all health facilities and ensure adequate preparedness of ambulance services in view of the expected above-normal heatwave days during the summer season. In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and UTs, the Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reiterated the need for the timely dissemination of early warnings and real-time reporting of heatstroke case

BEIJING, April 27 : China on Monday strongly condemned Italys decision to extradite a Chinese national to the United States, calling the move unjustified and politically motivated. A spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said Beijing strongly deplores and firmly opposes the extradition, alleging that the case was fabricated by the US and violated the individuals lawful rights. The spokesperson further claimed the charges were aimed at vilifying China and urged Italy to respect fa

NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said the free trade agreement with New Zealand is the seventh such pact signed under his tenure in the past three-and-a-half years and two more agreements with the European Union and the US are expected in the coming months. Goyal and visiting New Zealands Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay here inked a free trade agreement, which is expected to come into force by the end of [] The post Trade pact with EU, US in nex

LONDON, Apr 27 : Among the thousands who participated in the 2026 London Marathon were two British Sikh runners who had been training to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Baldev Singh Bains, 80, and Manny Singh Kang, 52, joined the estimated 59,000 runners on Sunday at the annual marathon sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). They were cheered on by over 19,000 people who gathered along the over 42-km route for the long-distance race, which saw Kenyan Sabastian Sawe [] The post Brit

No clarity on number of charging stations *Lack of trained manpower raises serious concerns Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 27: At a time when electric mobility is gaining momentum across the country, Jammu and Kashmir is still struggling to move beyond prolonged deliberations, with no concrete roadmap for charging infrastructure and no system in place to deal with vehicle breakdowns on highways and in remote areas. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources told EXCELSIOR that th

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Authorities in Shopian today sealed the premises of Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom at Imam Sahib, linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, amid concerns over radicalisation after it was declared a notified place linked to an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The action followed an order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, under Section 8(1) of the Act, de

Rs 41 lakh project set for June rollout Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 27: The first Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) biogas plant in Ganderbal district is in an advanced stage of completion, with civil works finished and mechanical installation in progress at Rayil village in Gund block. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to officials, the project, being established under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), is expected to be commissioned by t

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Seventy senior officers, including IAS and JKAS, have been assigned specific border villages to oversee the implementation of Vibrant Villages Programme-II, launched by the Government to ensure comprehensive and sustainable development of villages along International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp These officers shall undertake field visits to the allotted Vibrant Villages, review the status of infr

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of Doda East MLA Mehraj Din Malik, ruling that allegations which essentially fall within the realm of ordinary law and order cannot be stretched to justify preventive detention under the garb of public order. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani, while allowing the habeas corpus petition, set aside detention order No. PSA-05 of 2025 dated [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today secured custody of five arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, including two Pakistani nationals, after taking over the investigation into the recently unearthed interstate terror module. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The accused were produced before the Special NIA Court, Jammu, presided over by Judge Prem Sagar, after the agency formally took over the case for further investigation. The co

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: In a significant development in a decades-old case, a Special Judge NIA Prem Sagar, remanded Shabir Ahmed Shah, son of Ghulam Mohd Shah, resident of Anantnag and presently at Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, to 10 days police custody in connection with NIA case RC-01/2026/NIA/JMU. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The accused was produced before the court by CIO NIA DySP Ankit Rohilla, who sought custody for further investigation into the 1996 Naaz Crossing mob violence case

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 27: Police today constituted a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the killing of a youth during a police action at Miran Sahib Area here late on Sunday night, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The SIT, headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police-rank officer, was formed after family members of the deceased youth, identified as Arshdeep Singh (Janu), who was identified as Abhineet Singh by the police on Sunday nigh

LAHORE, Apr 27 Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure and a close associate of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The incident took place in Landi Kotal in the Khyber region, some 250 kms from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. A source in the police told PTI that unknown armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire on Afridi,

By Satyaki Chakraborty At long last, there are clear signs that India-Bangladesh bilateral relations are set to be normalised under the new Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who took power only two months ago following the historic national elections held on February 12 this year. Tarique Rahman has just initiated his steps to improve bilateral relations with the neighbouring countries, the most important being India and China. It is therefore very crucial for Indian diplomacy to move fa

Srinagar, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday said it has filed a charge-sheet against a former Computer Operator of PWD (R&B) Circle Ganderbal in a bribery case involving Rs 4,000. Officials said the case has been listed before the Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar, with the next hearing scheduled for June 10. In a statement, a spokesperson said the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 07/2022 registered und

Anantnag, Apr 27: Anantnag Police on Monday suspended an Investigating Officer (IO) of Police Station Anantnag for failing to adhere to mandatory procedures during the investigation into the vandalization of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag last week, police said. SSP Anantnag takes strict action after the Investigating Officer (IO) fails to follow mandatory arrest procedure in FIR 118/2026. Anantnag police is committed to due process, Anantnag Police tweeted. A case related to vandaliz

JAMMU, Apr 27: The District Magistrate (DM) Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has constituted Panchayat and Municipal Ward-level Nasha Nigrani Samitis to fight the menace of drug abuse in the district. See Order Copy Click Here The post DM Jammu Constitutes Panchayat, Municipal Ward-Level Nasha Nigrani Samitis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has ordered the transfer and posting of 14 Patwaris in the interest of the administraton. The post 14 Patwaris Transferred in Jammu District appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said the interests of the farmers and the country have been kept paramount in all the free trade agreements (FTAs) between India and other nations. He was reacting to the allegations of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sold Indias agriculture to the US. They (Congress) did not do anything ever. They destroyed farmers and our farms. Now if we are [] The post Interests O

BUDGAM, Apr 27: The Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, has ordered the transfer and posting of 5 Naib-Tehsildars (NTs) in the interest of the administration. The post DC Budgam Transfers Five Naib-Tehsildars appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 27: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. The Committee stressed on protection of all flood zone areas, however, asserted on identification of chronic areas of Gair Mumkin Khads to effectively address the long-standing public concerns across all districts. The meeting was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecol

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a man who allegedly ran over three girl students in Kulgam district, officials said. A car driven by Rayees Ahmad Rather hit and injured three girl students at Kulbagh-Qazi Mohalla Link road at around 3.45 pm, they said, adding that instead of helping the injured girls, the accused driver sped away from the spot. Taking cognisance of the incident, police tracked down the accused and arrested him within an hour, [] The post Three Kulga

SRINAGAR, Apr 27: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch on Tuesday 330 new road projects covering 1,600 kilometres at a cost of Rs 3,550 crore under the Batch-II of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The Batch-II under the PMGSY-IV will accelerate development in Jammu and Kashmir through the construction of 330 new roads covering 1,600 kilometres at a project cost of Rs 3,550 crore, benefiting 363 habitations across the region, an official spokesman here said. Jammu and Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Actor Sanjay Dutt on Monday appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the controversy over the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke and submitted a written apology, expressing regret for any unintended harm caused to society. During the hearing, held under NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission raised concerns over alleged vulgarity and indecent representation of women in the song from the movie KD The Devil and questioned issues of intent, aw

Jammu, Apr 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Baba Jitto Indoor Stadium at Marh and Indoor Sports Stadium at Jourian, Akhnoor. Dedicating the sports facilities to the youth, the Lieutenant Governor said that new indoor Sports Stadiums, equipped with modern shooting ranges and versatile indoor courts, are designed to inspire excellence and cultivate the champions of tomorrow. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Ministe

Jammu, Apr 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the upcoming train service from Jammu Terminal to Srinagar, scheduled to begin on Thursday, will significantly boost the tourism sector in the Union Territory. In a major boost to rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, a specially designed Vande Bharat Express will operate between the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar from April 30, officials said. The premium train service, which has been running between

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a 6-member committee in the Jal Shakti Department for finalisation of water meters for commercial establishments and institutions across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Forms Panel To Finalise Water Meters For Commercial Units appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 27: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of two judicial staff members following recent promotions in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory. According to an order issued by the Chief Justices Secretariat, Muzaffar Beig, Section Officer in the Court of Special Judge (Anti-Corruption-CBI Cases), Jammu, has been promoted as Chief Administrative Officer and posted in the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Udhampur. The orde

JAMMU, Apr 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned 35 IAS and JKAS officers to oversee implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) in villages located along the Line of Control and International Border during May and June 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 35 IAS, JKAS Officers Assigned To Vibrant Villages Programme-II In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that after Russia, India will be the second country in the world operating a commercial-level fast breeder reactor. Delivering keynote address at a workshop of MPs and MLAs, on Small Modular Reactors the Minister elaborated that India has achieved a significant milestone by developing an indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, which achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026. De

Mogadishu(Somalia), Apr 27: A cargo vessel carrying cement and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis has been hijacked off Somalias coast, a local maritime security official said Monday. The ship was seized off the coastal town of Garacad in the Somali region of Puntland, according to an operations officer from the Puntland Maritime Police Force, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media. The incident also was reported by the United [] The post Suspecte

WASHINGTON, Apr 27: Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with a number of high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The third violent assault in the vicinity of Trump in less than two years is renewing the central tension confronting the Republican presidents defenders: how to accommodate the public-facing demands of the presidency while minimizing the risk of an attack. Saturdays episode, in

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Under continued global warming, over one-third of animal habitats on land could face climate-driven extreme events, such as heatwaves or forest fires, by 2085, according to a new study. Published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, the findings also adds that rapidly cutting emissions to net zero could largely avert these impacts. Researchers, led by those from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany, analysed climate projections and species data,

Shimla, Apr 27: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday arrived in Shimla for a five-day visit to the state during which she is scheduled to visit the Atal Tunnel and attend a banquet at the Lok Bhavan here. She landed at the Kalyani helipad in Chharabra, about 14 kilometres from the state capital, and was taken to Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra. Governor Kavinder Gupta, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with other dignitaries, welcomed the President. Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep

JAMMU, Apr 27: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday condemned the shooting incident at a venue in Washington where the US President Donald Trump was present, saying violence has no place in politics and expressing relief that he survived. Abdullah batted strongly for facilitating lasting peace in West Asia and said that dialogue must continue, even if through alternative means. Thank God he survived, and I did not want anything to happen to him, Abdullah said while responding to [] The pos

JAMMU, Apr 27: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the Public Safety Act (PSA) detention of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik, granting major relief to the legislator who had been under preventive custody since September last year. The court set aside the detention order after hearing a habeas corpus petition challenging his detention under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act. Malik, who represents Doda constituency and heads the AAPs J&K unit, was detained [] The post J&

JAMMU, Apr 27: A special NIA court on Monday extended the remand of separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah by 10 more days in connection with a three-decade-old terror case, officials said. Shah was produced before the court on the expiry of his previous 10-day remand. He has moved a bail application which is likely to be taken up on the next date of hearing, they said. During the proceedings, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought further custody of Shah for [] The post Separatist Shabir S

VATICAN CITY, Apr 27: Pope Leo XIV vowed Monday to keep working to overcome differences with the worldwide Anglican Communion during a meeting with its first female leader, the Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally. Leo acknowledged that new problems in their relationship have been added onto historically divisive issues. But he nevertheless vowed to continue the tradition of past popes to continue to try to reunite the churches, deepen bonds of communion, affirm a shared witness, and encourag