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Jammu, March 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday issued a stern warning to separatist elements, asserting that any attempt to divide people or obstruct development in the Union territory will be dealt with firmly. Sinha said any individual or group seeking to threaten peace, law and order, or the safety of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir will have to pay a very heavy price. We must uproot separatist elements who are trying to divide people [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Warns Se

BHUBANESWAR, Mar 17: Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, was conferred the KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 at a function here. The award was presented by Nobel laureate from Sri Lanka Prof Mohan Munasinghe in the presence of KIIT & KISS founder Achyuta Samanta here on Monday, a KIIT statement said. The ceremony was attended by 40,000 tribal students, who warmly welcomed Ambani with their traditional dances and presentations. The award recognises Ambanis outstanding humanita

Srinagar, Mar 17: With just three days left for Eid-ul-Fitr, markets in Srinagar and other Valley towns are buzzing with activity, with people thronging shopping districts to buy new apparel and delectables for the festive occasion. Readymade garment shops, bakeries, fruit stalls, and meat and diary product vends are witnessing a surge of shoppers. Shop owners, however, rue that e-commerce platforms have dented their sale during the festive month. The ever-growing popularity of e-commerce platfo

Jammu, March 17: Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi range, Sarah Rizvi on Tuesday reviewed security arrangements at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi and along the pilgrimage route ahead of the Navratri festival, set to begin March 19, officials said. Chairing a joint security review meeting at Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, Rizvi assessed the measures in place to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the festival, which witnesses a large influx of pilgr

Healthcare costs are no longer minor expenses which are on the rise every year. Still, many people buy health insurance plans without thinking about the amount of coverage they need. As a result, a few people are underinsured and many pay for coverage they never use. So, how much health insurance do you need? The right cover depends on several factors that need careful consideration. In this blog, lets explore how to calculate the right health insurance cover amount effectively. [] The post Sele

For trips to India and the UAE, planning often starts with visas and bookings. Many travellers focus on flight fares and hotel confirmations first, and UAE travel insurance is pushed to the end, which can be a problem if your visa route requires proof or you face an unexpected bill abroad. That delay can create stress if your visa route requires proof or you face an unexpected bill abroad. This article explains where insurance fits and when you should arrange [] The post UAE Visa Rules: When to

JAMMU, Mar 17: Secretary of the Hospitality and Protocol (H&P) Department, Avny Lavasa, inspected the ongoing construction of staff quarters adjacent to the Circuit House at Canal Road, Jammu, on Monday. The project, valued at Rs. 3.43 crore, is being executed under the SASCI scheme and is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year. The project, which is 95 percent complete, includes 12 two bedroom flats for the employees of H&P department. The Secretary expressed satisfactio

JAMMU, Mar 17: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited forward areas of Akhnoor to review operational readiness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu. The GOC interacted with troops deployed on the LoC and was briefed on measures undertaken to strengthen defences and enhance operational effectiveness. He commended all ranks for their high morale, professionalism and steadfast commitment to duty. The post GOC White Knight Corps Revie

SINGAPORE, Mar 17: A Singapore court on Tuesday charged an Indian national for allegedly molesting and harassing an air stewardess on a flight from Bangkok to Singapore last month, a local media reported. Akash Tiwari, 35, was charged with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of the victim on a Singapore Airlines flight after he allegedly initiated non-consensual physical contact with her. The accused was also charged with causing distress by using threatening behaviour on the air steward

Srinagar, Mar 17: The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday said they have arrested, a meter reader posted in PDD Rajouri, after catching him red-handed while accepting a bribe of rupees 30,000 from a complainant in exchange for reducing an inflated electricity bill. A spokesperson said the J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case against Arif Iqbal, presently posted as Meter Reader in PDD Rajouri vide FIR no. 03/2026 at PS ACB Rajouri u/s 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as [] The p

MUMBAI, Mar 17: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, closing higher by nearly 1 per cent following a rally in metal and auto shares and a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 567.99 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 76,070.84. During the day, it surged 801.41 points or 1.06 per cent to 76,304.26. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 172.35 points or 0.74 per cent to end [] The post Stock markets rally for 2nd day; Se

KATHMANDU, Mar 17: A 4-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Nepals Sudurpaschim province on Tuesday, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it. The earthquake struck at 10:12 am in the Sitaula area of the Darchula district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. There were no immediate reports about any damage to life or property caused by the tremor. Nepal, which experiences multiple earthquakes in any given year, lies in one of

New Delhi, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday termed the revocation of his detention under NSA a win-win development and said the Centre has extended its hand to build trust for a meaningful dialogue with the people of Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here along with his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk said the protests in Ladakh have been aimed solely at initiating a constructive dialogue [] The post I

Jammu, Mar 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that any individual or group that seeks to threaten the peace, law and order, or the safety of innocent civilians in Jammu Kashmir will have to pay a very heavy price. Addressing the Passing Out Parade of the Constables at the STC Talwara, in Reasi today, he said any attempt to disrupt public peace, undermine commercial activity, or incite violence shall be met with the full force of the law [] The post LG Sinha Attends The Passing Out

Srinagar, Mar 17: A marine commando (MARCOS) of the navy was critically injured during a rescue operation in the Jhelum River in J&Ks Baramulla district on Tuesday and was shifted to an army hospital for treatment, officials said. Officials said that a joint rescue operation was launched in the Uri area of Baramulla district after a woman jumped into the Jhelum River. The middle-aged woman, identified as a resident of Lagama Uri, is reported to have jumped into the river [] The post MARCOS Perso

New Delhi, Mar 17: Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi on Tuesday said that he has left the party and will decide his further course of action soon. Tyagi was associated with the JD(U) since it came into existence in October 2003 with the merger of the Samata Party and the Janata Dal. He served the JD(U) in various capacities including its chief general secretary, chief spokesperson and political adviser. Yes, I have left the party, Tyagi told PTI, when [] The post KC Tyagi quits JD(U), says will deci

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued summons to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami on a defamation case by the Congress, which alleged that he had falsely claimed that the Istanbul Congress Centre in Turkiye is the office of the political party. Justice Mini Pushkarna, however, refused to order an interim injunction against the content in the matter at this stage, observing that the broadcast was published in May 2025. The partys counsel alleged that the [] The post D

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Indias stainless steel industry has raised concerns over rising global energy costs amid the West Asia crisis, saying the situation is impacting the overall operating expenses of their units. Supplies of critical industrial gases such as propane/LPG and LNG have been impacted due to ongoing military tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran in the Gulf of Persia, Rajamani Krishnamurti, President of Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA), said. Geopolitical unc

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Sunkonnect, a renewable energy management consulting firm, on Tuesday said it aims to eliminate up to 200 million tonnes of CO emissions in India by 2030. The initiative aligns with and contributes to 20 per cent of the governments target, making Sunkonnect a significant private sector partner in the countrys national mission for a low-carbon future, the Singapore-based company said in a statement. As the Government of India charts a bold course to reduce the nations [] The po

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: French carmaker Renault on Tuesday expanded its product range in India, with the introduction of the all-new version of mid-sized SUV Duster, as it plans to enhance its market share in the overall passenger vehicle segment. With Duster, the company now has four products in its portfolio. The other three brands are Kwid, Triber and Kiger. Overall, we want to come back as soon as possible to where we were (in terms of market share and [] The post Renault re-launches Duster brand

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: A Parliamentary panel has asked the Statistics Ministry to ensure optimum utilisation of allocated funds and advised it to request supplementary demands, if needed. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, in its Thirty-Fifth Report Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, noted the submission of the ministry that the budgetary allocations are not sufficient to meet the requirements of various schemes like the Support fo

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: India is working with global regulatory bodies, like Codex Alimentarius Commission, to formulate regulations for the nutraceutical industry, which has huge growth potential, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Tuesday. Nutraceuticals are again one of the fastest-growing industries. When it comes to this particular sector, we need to have regulations in place, Paswan told reporters on the sidelines of an Assocham event. We are working closely with internat

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Indias chemicals industry is set to outpace economic growth and expand to USD 230-255 billion by 2030, driven by emerging high-growth segments, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. The sector, currently valued at USD 155-165 billion, is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 8-9 per cent despite global headwinds. The report identified eight high-growth arenas including semiconductors, electric vehicles and batteries, renewables, construction, aerospace and def

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: India has made substantial progress in expanding access to higher education for youth in the last four decades, helping them move from agriculture to industry and services, and reduced gender and caste-based disparities, a report said. However, the State of Working India 2026 report stated that the challenges remain and the extent to which the large, increasingly educated, and aspirational cohort is absorbed into the labour market will determine whether Indias demographic divi

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Global cybersecurity major Kaspersky is set to double down on its investments in India, citing stronger-than-expected financial performance and plans to use the country as a hub for regional services, according to a senior company official. In an interview with PTI, Adrian Hia, Managing Director, Kaspersky (APAC), said the company is considering basing its marketing, business development, and cloud operations in India to serve both local and regional customers. Following a str

In the dynamic business landscape of the United Arab Emirates, Indian entrepreneurs have played a significant role in shaping several industries. Among them,Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman ofANAX Holding, has emerged as a prominent business leader whose ventures span real estate, hospitality, and financial services. Based in Dubai, Sanpal leads the investment group with a vision focused on innovation, diversification, and global partnerships. Over the years, his leadership has positioned ANA

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Observing that adoption is part of the right to reproductive autonomy, the Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a law which said a woman would be eligible for maternity leave if she legally adopts a child below the age of three months. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan held that an adoptive mother should be entitled to maternity leave of 12 weeks, irrespective of the age of the adopted child. Section 60(4) [] The post SC strikes down law limiting maternity leav

New Delhi, Mar 17: Underlining that if the trial was unlikely to conclude within a reasonable time, continued detention could result in curtailment of personal liberty, the Supreme Court has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in jail in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which observed that there were bleak chances of the trials early disposal and the 74-year-old had been in custody for a prolonged period, however, imposed [] The p

Dubai, Mar 17: Israel said on Tuesday it had killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards all-volunteer Basij force, a key force used to suppress demonstrations in the Islamic Republic, as Gulf Arab nations came under renewed missile and drone fire Tuesday from Iran. Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace as the military said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats around the city, and a man was killed by the [] The post Israel Says

New Delhi, Mar 17: Gold prices rebounded in futures trade on Tuesday, gaining Rs 922 to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams, snapping a three-day losing streak amid persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal for April delivery increased by Rs 922, or 0.59 per cent, to Rs 1,56,658 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,761 lots. Gold prices saw a modest uptick on Tuesday, driven primarily by ongoing geopolitical tensions [] The post Gold Futures Rise

New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) Fake and falsified obesity drugs could be prompting a public health concern driven by high prices, a lack of insurance and desire to lose weight, according to a world report article published in The Lancet journal. Author Sophie Cousins, an Australian writer and health journalist based in south Asia, writes about how counterfeit Ozempic and Mounjaro are on sale in vacation areas in Mexico and at pharmacies on the border with the US. Shabbir Safdar, [] The post Sale of fak

Srinagar, Mar 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday reviewed the passing out parade of J&K Police constables at STC Talwara. In a post on X, office of J&K LG, Reviewed the Passing Out Parade of J&K Police Constables at STC, Talwara today. I can affirm with confidence that Jammu Kashmirs future rests in secure hands. My heartfelt best wishes to todays graduating bravehearts. May success and glory crown your paths. J&K Police has been instrumental in forging [] The post LG Manoj

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday rolled out three premium services, with 24-hour and 48-hour delivery guarantees for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. The services 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post were launched by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Initially, these services are being rolled out in six cities Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The department will utilise dedicated processing and priority air tr

JAMMU, Mar 17: Under a sustained crackdown on illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir, more than 13,600 vehicles have been seized and 446 FIRs registered over the past two years, official data showed. According to official figures, a total of 6,219 vehicles were seized in 2024-25, while the number was 7,473 in 2025-26 (up to December 2025), taking the combined total to 13,692 vehicles. In terms of legal action, 212 FIRs were registered in 2024-25, whereas 234 were lodged in [] The post Illegal M

SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Citing official figures of Below Poverty Line (BPL) population in Kashmir Valley, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone has asked the J&K government to reconsider the asset-based criteria under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category for reservation in jobs and admissions. In a post on X, Lone said that the BPL population in Kashmir exceeds that of Jammu, yet only one out of nine qualifiers in the EWS category in the recent KAS examination was from Valley. [] The

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 17: Indian LPG carrier Nanda Devi on Tuesday arrived at the Vadinar port in Gujarats Jamnagar, carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas for ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. The ship-to-ship transfer of LPG from mother vessel MT Nanda Devi to daughter vessel MT BW Birch will commence today. Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), went on board the vessel to facilitate and interacted with the captain and crew of Nanda De

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members, who were suspended from the House on February 3 for unruly behaviour, after Congress leader K Suresh requested the House to consider the matter. Following the submissions by several opposition members, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to draw a Laxman Rekha for the smooth functioning of the House, which both treasury and opposition benches agreed

LEH, Mar 16: In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Union Territory of Ladakh has reassigned the charge of Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, Dr Laltinkhuma Franklin, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, has been relieved of the charge of Secretary to the Lt Governor with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Shashanka Ala, IAS, Administrative Secretary, has been given the additional charge of the post alongside her existing responsibilities t

LEH, Mar 17: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of six officers in the interest of administration. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Six Officers Transferred In Ladakh Administration appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DUBAI, Mar 17:A drone attack in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at an oil tank farm Tuesday in Fujairah, an emirate on the countrys east coast with the Gulf of Oman that has been repeatedly targeted, the state-run WAM news agency reported. It said no one had been injured in the blast. This came after a brief closure of the UAEs airspace when the military reported it was responding to missile and drone threats from Iran. Also on [] The post UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Be

DUBAI, Mar 17: Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions Tuesday as air defences worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, and Israel launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon, as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of abating. Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace as the military said it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats around the city. The Israeli military [] The post Israel launches new

New Delhi, Mar 17: The government is working on having integrated farming models that will also be beneficial for small farmers, Union minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said on Tuesday. Chauhan, who is in charge of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry, also mentioned about many crops being purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) from the farmers. The minister was responding to supplementaries during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. Chauhan said the government has started work on hav

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha have written to Chairman CP Radhakrishnan demanding a discussion on working of either the Ministry of Commerce and Industry or the Ministry of External Affairs in the House in view of the current global situation, sources said. The letter, signed by leaders of all major opposition parties, stated that the discussion on the two ministries has not been held in the last 16 years The letter also said the discussion should [] The post Opposition MPs de

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday recalled the Suez crisis in 1956 and how the then Indian envoy to the UN VK Krishna Menon was at the centre of the diplomatic effort to resolve it, even succeeding admirably but only for a while. Ramesh also recalled that after the invasion of Egypt was halted in early November 1956, a UN Emergency Force was stationed along Sinai [] The post Ramesh recalls VK Krishna Menons hectic

SRINAGAR, Mar 17: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district early Tuesday, official said. Though no casualties were reported in the blaze, an employee of another nearby hotel was killed when he was allegedly hit by a fire tender that was reversing after the firefighting operation. Officials said the fire engulfed three structures of the hotel Asal Resort and a vehicle. Several fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the flames, [] The post Fire B

Baghdad [Iraq]/ Washington, Mar 17: The US Embassy and a hotel in Baghdad were targeted by drones early Tuesday, with video appearing to show air defences engaging a projectile near the embassy, CNN reported. The Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq also came under attack, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of Iraqs armed forces said, according to the US broadcaster. Meanwhile, a report in the Anadolu Agency cited an unnamed security source telling the Shafaq news agency that four drones

New Delhi, Mar 16: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of deputation tenure of S. Suresh, IPS officer, as Additional Director General in the Special Protection Group. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training reads, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Office of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat for extension of deputation tenure of Shri S. Suresh, IPS (KL:95), ADG, SPG for a period from

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 17: India called out Pakistan for its habit of fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia in neighbouring countries, questioning how Islamabads own brutal repression of Ahmadiyyas or air-bombing campaigns during Ramzan against Afghanistan can be characterised as. Indias western neighbour is an excellent example of fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia in their neighbourhood, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said. One wonders

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening compliance systems and regulatory awareness, J&K Bank today hosted the 23rd awareness programme on the Central KYC Record Registry (CKYCRR) at its Corporate Headquarters in Srinagar. The programme was conducted by the Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) and marked the first such awareness programme on CKYC held in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashm