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MOSCOW, June 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can come to Moscow any time if he wishes to hold talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Zelensky published a letter earlier on Thursday proposing a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the participation of Europe and the United States, to discuss the peace process. Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us and you. I am proposing a meeting, Zelensky wrote in the letter. Zelensky

MARGAO, Jun 6: India clinched the SAFF Womens Championships football title for the sixth time and their first after seven years, with a dominant 3-1 win over Bangladesh in the summit clash here on Saturday. Pyari Xaxa (42nd), Sanfida Nongrum (46th) and Lynda Kom Serto (82nd) scored the goals for India, while Ritu Porna Chakma (45+2) pulled one back for Bangladesh. The hosts had beaten the same opponents 3-0 in the group stage. India ended the tournament unbeaten, scoring 18 [] The post India Bea

Leh/Jammu, Jun 6: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will leave for Mongolia on Sunday to accompany the sacred relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi following a 10-day exposition in the East Asian nation. According to officials on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated Saxena to lead the Indian delegation accompanying the holy relics on their return journey to India. The LG will also attend the concluding ceremony of the exposition in

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the Health Sector Reforms being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir over the past couple of years. The meeting examined reforms aimed at strengthening tertiary and secondary healthcare services, expanding medical education, enhancing digital health infrastructure and improving access to specialized treatment facilities across the healthcare facilities of the Union Te

JAMMU, Jun 6: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 171 officers in the interest of the administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Finance Deptt Transfers 171 Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 6: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samba, Anuj Kumar, has ordered an inquiry and suspended four police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Ramgarh Police Station, over allegations of facilitating a compromise in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Official sources said Inspector Bhopinder Singh, SHO Ramgarh, along with one PSI and two ASIs, has been placed under suspension and attached

JAMMU, Jun 6: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing DigianaJeevan Nagar Bridge project from Sabzi Mandi Lane, Satwari Jammu and reviewed the pace and quality of work being executed on the vital infrastructural project. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister assessed the progress achieved on the ground. He directed the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of the bridge while maintaining the highest standards of qualit

Jammu, Jun 6 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at the ancient Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir, at Sarkoot, Kishtwar. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and well-being of one and all. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor took up the demand projected by the public representatives and local residents, and instructed the District Administration to set about appropriate measures for the rejuvenation of the pond adjoining the temple. The Lieutenant Governor was accompanie

JAMMU: June 6 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday led a massive padyatra in Kishtwar as the ongoing drug-free J&K campaign reached its19th district, reaffirming the administrations commitment to eliminating drug abuse and narco-terrorism from the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor said the fight against drugs is a long-term battle that requires sustained, round-the-clock efforts and collective participation. Addressing a public rally in Kishtwar, the Lieutenant Go

BHADERWAH, Jun 6: Lavender has given the small town of Bhaderwah a national identity and a national role in Indias economic growth. What was once considered a remote hill town has today emerged as a beacon of Indias rural StartUp movement. These statements were made by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Sp

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy on Saturday inaugurated the Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme for 39 newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) at its Srinagar campus, marking the beginning of a comprehensive orientation aimed at preparing the young judicial officers for their responsibilities in the justice delivery system. The inaugural session was graced by Justice Arun Palli, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, in the presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar,

NEW YORK/SEATTLE, June 6: Indian mangoes are taking US cities by storm, with Americans devouring popular varieties of the fruit and wanting more, as the Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted a special event that highlighted the potential for exports and consumption of the king of fruits by connoisseurs in the US Pacific Northwest region. The Consulate General of India in Seattle hosted the second edition of Mango Magic: Promotion and Tasting Event of Indian Mangoes. Over 100 leading [] Th

LONDON, June 6: An Indian student studying at a UK university has been shortlisted for a BAFTA Young Game Designers Award for a game exploring the life of a sweatshop worker in India. DArcy Dhanda, a first-year student at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, has been nominated in the 1518 years category for his creation, Maya. The game follows the story of a young widow working long hours in a [] The post Glasgow student short

SINGAPORE, June 6: The Singapore government on Saturday ordered three social media platforms to block access to 14 posts, likely originating from China, which targeted the Indian community and undermine the countrys model of multiculturalism. The police have issued disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) to block access to the posts on YouTube, Facebook and X, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. Seventy-five per cent of Singapores over six million popu

PESHAWAR, June 6: Pakistan Government is denying legal and constitutional rights to the incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife and depriving the couple of proper healthcare, his party unit in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has alleged. Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been in jail since August 2023 in multiple cases while his wife, Bushra Bibi, was initially under house arrest and later sent to jail in May 2024. Shafi Jan, a PTI leader [] The post

LAHORE, June 6: Three young men of the Ahmadi minority community were critically injured when an unidentified gunman opened fire at its prominent place of worship in Punjab province of Pakistan, police said Saturday. The incident took place at Ahmadis worship place Bait-ul-Aqsa at the Ahmadiyya headquarters Rabwah, Chenab Nagar, some 175 kms from Lahore late on Friday evening. According to police, the unidentified man came on a motorcycle at the Ahmadi worship place and opened indiscriminate f

BEIJING, June 6: Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami has said mutual learning of languages and a dialogue of ideas over two millennia have been a defining feature of ties between the two countries. Doraiswami, who took over as Indias envoy to China last month, visited the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), where he delivered a lecture on Friday, and interacted with students and faculty members. BFSU, a premier institution for foreign languages in China, offers courses in 102 lan

TEHRAN, June 6: Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Irans Leader on international affairs, said lasting peace can only be achieved through a balance of power, warning against reliance on empty promises or compromise with adversaries. In a post on X on Saturday, Velayati said Western concerns over Irans rising influence have materialized, adding that a new geometry of power has emerged. He cited reports from Western media suggesting the U.S. may seek a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Jun 3: Osteoarthritis (OA), long considered a wear-and-tear disease of old age, is increasingly being diagnosed in patients as young as 30 years, according to a review by researchers published in the journal International Orthopaedics. The review, published on May 15, reframes osteoarthritis as a heterogeneous syndrome rather than a single disease, driven by diverse biological, biomechanical, metabolic, genetic and molecular mechanisms. The findings suggest that the traditional one-si

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, June 6: In a significant development for Keralas emerging deep-tech sector, Genrobotics Innovations Pvt. Ltd, one of Indias leading robotics companies, has led a Rs1 crore seed funding round in Thrissur-based startup Estro Tech Robotics, which specialises in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) solutions. The investment establishes a strategic partnership between the two companies, combining Genrobotics experience in advanced robotics and technology commercia

SRINAGAR, June 6: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday chaired a meeting of senior party leaders at her residence on the Srinagar outskirts to discuss party functioning and the prevailing political situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A party spokesman said the meeting at Khimber was attended by PDP vice president Mohammad Sartaj Madni, parliamentary board chairman Abdul Rahim Veeri, general secretary (organisation) Ghulam Nabi Hanjura, chief spokesperson Mehboob Beg and seni

GONDA (UP), June 6: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday laid emphasis on electing the good people, and pointed to the pre-2017 period in which development was confined to one village. If you elect good people and a good Government, then the results will be good. If wrong people are elected, then nobody will be able to save you from the consequences, Yogi Adityanath said. And, this used to happen. Before 2017, when a wrong Government used to [] The post Elect good people, res

Jammu, June 6: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday led a massive anti-drug padyatra in Kishtwar district. People from different walks of life reaffirmed their commitment to building a drug-free society and combating the menace of narcotics across the Union Territory. Addressing the gathering, the LG said the drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign, which has covered 19 districts over the past 56 days, has touched countless lives and emerged as a strong grassroots move

Srinagar, Jun 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court on the conduct of the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), Education Minister Sakina Itoo said on Saturday. As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Honourable Supreme Court. The government has consistently pursued this matter and remains fully committed to safeguarding the interests of our teachers, Itoo said in a post on X. The Supreme Court order last year mandates the TET []

JAMMU, Jun 6: We are breaking the chain of the drug trade at every single link. Whether its cross-border smugglers, peddlers or the terror financiers- there is no safe haven. Our agencies are hunting down every narco-terrorist and permanently dismantling their networks, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He observed that over the last nearly two months, citizens from all walks of life, have walked streets across the Union Territory, shared the pain of affected families, and e

ST PETERSBURG, Jun 6: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that any attempt to undermine Indias sovereignty through threats of sanctions would boomerang immediately under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership. Putin made these remarks at the annual St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday in response to a question about his comments during an interaction with heads of leading global news agencies, including PTI, on Thursday night. India always acts as a sovereign country, and

NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Union Health Minister J P Nadda hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday over his criticism of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 findings, saying half-knowledge is dangerous and asserting that the latest data reflects significant improvements in Indias healthcare indicators under the Modi government. The remarks came after Kharge, in a social media post two days ago, alleged that the NFHS-6 data has exposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governme

BHOPAL, Jun 6: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal on Saturday filed their nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. The two candidates submitted their nominations at the state assembly complex here in the afternoon in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and senior party leaders. Voting for the three Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to take place on June 18, and the last date for filing of nominations []

NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with the members of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the prime minister and discussed various ideas and measures to further boost Indias economic growth amid global turmoil. Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed, official sources said. The prime minister and the EAC-PM members discussed various ideas and measures to further boost Indias economic growth in times of []

LEH/JAMMU, Jun 6: Ladakh has witnessed a historic surge in tourist arrivals this year, recording a growth of more than 43 per cent during the first five months of 2026, a development that authorities attributed to improved infrastructure, better connectivity and sustained efforts to promote the Union Territory as a premier tourism destination. Known as the cold desert, Ladakh remains one of Indias most sought-after tourist destinations, famed for its dramatic landscapes, pristine lakes, ancient

LUDHIANA, Jun 6: A sleeper coach of the Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train developed a crack and partially separated near the toilet area shortly after the train began moving from the Ludhiana railway station on Saturday, triggering panic among passengers. The S-2 coach of the train suffered a structural failure causing a portion near the toilets to cave in, officials said. Toilet fittings including seats, fell onto the tracks as the coach body gave way, officials said. [] The post

MUMBAI, Jun 6: Winds of change swept across Indias T20I set-up as Shreyas Iyer on Saturday took over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, and wonder kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a place in the squad for the twin tour of Ireland and England. At 15 years and 71 days old, Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest ever player to feature in an Indian cricket team, surpassing the long-standing record held by the great Sachin Tendulkar. India will travel to Ireland for two T20Is [] The post Shreyas Replaces

SRINAGAR, Jun 6: Properties worth approximately Rs 3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers were attached in Srinagar, police said on Saturday. The action is part of the polices ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and efforts to target assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of the narcotics trade under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, a police spokesman said. In the first case, Nigeen police station attached an immovable property worth approximately Rs 1.30 crore under Sec

NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Three alleged members of the Prince Teotia gang, including a notorious criminal wanted in a recent extortion-linked firing case, were arrested following an exchange of fire with police in south Delhis Pushp Vihar area, officials said on Saturday. The accused were identified as Rakesh (31), Sonu (25) and Bharat Jatav (23). Rakesh and Sonu sustained bullet injuries to their legs during the encounter and were admitted to a hospital for treatment, police said. According to police,

NEW DELHI, June 6: Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has been identified as the key conspirator in the Bhangar bomb blast case in West Bengal, officials stated. The NIA has arrested absconding former MLA Molla, the probe agency said in a statement on Saturday. Molla, who had been on the run, was captured in the South 24 Parganas district after the NIA conducted extensive searches as part of its investigation. [] The post Arre

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JAMMU, June 6: The School Education Department has attached Mohammad Arif, Principal of Government Higher Secondary School, Manjakote in Rajouri district, to the office of the Chief Education Officer, Rajouri with immediate effect in the interest of administration. According to a Government order issued by the department, Mohammad Amin, Principal of Government Higher Secondary School, Panjgrain, Rajouri, has been assigned the additional charge of Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Ma

JAMMU, Jun 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Government has appointed senior IAS officer Saugat Biswas as Divisional Commissioner (Central) as part of a major administrative reshuffle ordered by the State Government. Biswas, an AGMUT cadre officer of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir cadre, is presently serving as Commissioner (Transport) and has also been holding the additional charge of Commissioner (Law). He has now been entrusted with the responsibility of Divisional Commissioner (Central) in addition

HOUSTON, June 6: Rice University has launched the Indian American Community Archives to preserve the history, lived experiences, and achievements of the Indian diaspora across the Greater Houston region, creating a vital bridge between Indias cultural heritage and its global footprint. The initiative was formally established on June 1 at Fondren Librarys Woodson Research Center through a memorandum of understanding between Rice University and the Foundation for India Studies (FIS), a Houston-bas

NEW DELHI, Jun 5: Post-surgery radiation therapy significantly reduces risk of recurrence in patients with high-risk muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), following a surgical removal of the organ and perioperative chemotherapy, results from a phase-3 clinical trial suggest. Findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology hint at potential benefits for a disease-free and overall survival, even though the effects were not statistically significant, or meaningful, researchers, led by those

Srinagar, Jun 6: In a significant crackdown on the narcotics network in Kashmir, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth nearly 3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The action was carried out as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, aimed at dismantling the financial backbone of drug trafficking and curbing the spread of narcotics across the Valley. Accor

BRIDGEWATER, June 6: The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf Arab allies on Friday, while striking some of the Islamic Republics coastal surveillance radar sites in response, an exchange of fire that further frayed a shaky ceasefire with Tehran. The exchange of strikes comes as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Iran to make a deal to end the conflict. US Central Command said on social [] The post US militar

VATICAN CITY, June 6: Pope Leo XIVs trip to Spain will bring the American pontiff to a traditional centre of European Christianity, where the Catholic Church has a complex legacy and the Socialist-led government is in the midst of a political crisis. Leos weeklong visit begins Saturday in Madrid with a welcome by the countrys Catholic monarchs, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. His first day ends with a prayer vigil with young people, many of whom will be witnessing [] The post Pope to find secu

NEW DELHI, Jun 6: Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), joined the planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday, organised amid heavy security. Hundreds of people, mostly young individuals, turned out for the demonstration, many of whom were wearing cockroach masks and holding flowers. School students were also seen attending the protest along with their parents. The majority of the participants were a mix of school and college students, along

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Srinagar, Jun 6: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said she spoke with Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and urged him to expedite the ongoing work on AIIMS Awantipora so that the project is completed without further delay. In a post on X, as per news agency JKNS, Mufti said Nadda assured her that the premier healthcare institution would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Spoke with Union Health Minister JP Nadda [] T

Srinagar, Jun 6: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Education Sakina Itoo on Saturday said that the government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court regarding the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) issue concerning J&K teachers. In a post on X, Itoo said, As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Honble Supreme Court. The Government has consistently pursued this matter and remains fully committed to safeguarding the interests of our teachers. As per news agency JKNS, the

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, June 5: In a significant achievement for Ladakhs filmmaking community, Dutpa (The Knot), a short film based on the theme of urban migration today reached the Grand Finale of the Zee Short Film Contest Mumbai 2026. The film has secured a place among the final 20 entries, selected from nearly 2,000 submissions from across the country, marking a major milestone for regional cinema from the Union Territory. The filmmakers described the accomplishment as a proud moment no

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) and Shri Amarnathji Yatra Control Room at the Deputy Commissioners Office, Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor said that these facilities will ensure a smooth and seamless pilgrimage experience for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra. Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the key features of the new facility. The centr

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, June 5: Associated Containers Terminal Limited (ACTL), Samba, has successfully handled the first-ever steel rake of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for its valued customers, M/s Patel Engineering, and M/s C S Constructions marking a significant milestone in the development of efficient, reliable, and cost-effective logistics infrastructure in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The successful operation was made possible through the collective efforts of