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SRINAGAR, May 14: Police on Thursday attached a Hizbul Mujahideen terror handlers immovable property in Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district, an official said. In continuation of its sustained crackdown on the terror ecosystem, Sopore Police attached a land measuring 10 Marlas, valued at approximately Rs 20 lakh, situated at the Kehnusa area of Bandipora district in north Kashmir, a police spokesperson said. He said the property belonged to Majid Ahmad Sofi alias Bisati, a resident of New Colon

NEW DELHI, May 14: The Congress on Thursday hit back at the BJP and alleged that it raised Rahul Gandhis foreign trips only to divert attention from the real issues of economic collapse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh, said that BJPs Sambit Patra raised the matter of Gandhis foreign trips to stake his claim on ministership. Patra should find better topics to raise, Ramesh suggested. The BJP on Thursday demanded the disclosure of sourc

NEW DELHI, May 14: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Thursday said she cannot stay silent and will initiate contempt proceedings against some of the discharged accused in the liquor policy case for posting vilifying and defamatory material against her. Justice Sharma said she will pronounce an order on this aspect around 5 pm. It has come to my notice that extremely vilifying, extremely contemptuous, and defamatory material is being posted by some of the respondents [] The

KARACHI, May 14: Five Pakistani soldiers, including a major, have been killed during an operation against terrorists in Balochistans Barkhan district, according to the militarys media wing. At least seven terrorists were also killed in the operation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release late on Wednesday. Pakistan military and Balochistan Frontier Corps had carried out the joint clean-up operation in Markhams Nosham area. The ISPR said that in the course of the oper

DEHRADUN, May 14: At least 38 pilgrims have died due to health-related reasons in the first 26 days of the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, officials said on Thursday. The pilgrimage commenced on April 19 with opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines. The Kedarnath and Badrinath temples opened its gates for devotees on April 22 and 23, respectively. Kedarnath recorded the highest fatalities with 21 deaths, a State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) report said. Badrinath reported seve

KYIV, May 14: Russia attacked targeted Ukraines capital with a mass drone and missile attack early Thursday morning that killed at least one and injured 33 people, local authorities said. Ukraines Air Force said its air defenses shot down or jammed 693 targets overnight, including 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types across the country. Fifteen missiles and 23 drones scored direct hits across 24 locations, the Air Force said. Debris from downed drones fell across an additional 18 [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 14: Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT made a positive stock market debut on Thursday, with its units listing with a premium of 3.5 per cent over the issue price. On the NSE, the unit got listed at Rs 103.50, reflecting a gain of 3.5 per cent over the issue price of Rs 100. Later, the unit pared some gains and was quoted at Rs 103.10. On the BSE, the units made their market debut at Rs 103.40, [] The post Bagmane Prime Office REIT lists with 3.5 pc premium appeared first

NEW DELHI, May 14: Wholesale price inflation shot up to 8.30 per cent in April, from 3.88 per cent in March, led by a sharp spike in prices of fuel, power and crude petroleum. Wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation in fuel and power jumped to 24.71 per cent in April, from 1.05 per cent in March. In crude petroleum, inflation was 88.06 per cent in April compared to 51.5 per cent in the previous month. The sharp rise in WPI [] The post Wholesale price inflation rises to 8.3 pc in April on sha

JAMMU, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday called for a transparent investigation into paper leak cases and demanded strict action against those involved, irrespective of their influence or status. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at a school in Jammu City, the minister said, My humble request whether to the Supreme Court or the Centre is that there should be a transparent investigation into this matter (paper leak). Whoever is [] The post J

NEW DELHI, May 14: Nearly 33 per cent, or 1.71 billion, of the worlds adults had hypertension in 2020 400 million in high-income countries and 1.32 billion in low and middle-income countries, a new analysis has found. With about 20 per cent of adults with hypertension worldwide had their blood pressure controlled in 2020, the rates of controlling the condition were also nearly three times higher in high-income countries compare to low- and middle-income countries 40.2 per cent [] The post More

Kargil, May 14: The Councillors of Indian National Congress Kargil on Thursday submitted a no confidence motion to CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, over administrative functioning and seeking necessary action under the provisions of the LAHDC Act. The delegation urged that the matter be processed in accordance with the legal framework and democratic procedures laid down in the LAHDC Act. CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, while responding to the development, assured the delegation that the matter

Srinagar, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated the Shaurya Gatha Complex at SM Hill in the Tangdhar area of Karnah in Kupwara district, marking a major initiative towards promotion of battlefield tourism, heritage preservation and border area development in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said the complex stands as a tribute to the courage and supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives for the n

Srinagar, May 14: The Special Crime Wing Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday carried out house searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts in connection with an alleged land fraud case registered under FIR No. 06/2026. Officials said the case has been registered under Sections 420, 468 and 120-B RPC following a written complaint lodged by a resident of Humhama, Budgam. The complainant alleged that Tariq Ahmad Sofi of Solina, Srinagar fraudulently obtained lakhs of ru

SRINAGAR, May 14: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday backed RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabales remarks advocating dialogue with Pakistan, saying that war was not an option. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah, a three-time chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also welcomed former Army Chief M M Naravane backing Hosable. It is a very big move that the RSS leader has said that there should be talks with Pakistan, and the ex-Army chief has also backed his statement. I

ANANTNAG, May 14: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, Anantnag Police on Wednesday carried out a major anti-encroachment operation in Larnoo area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district. During a joint drive at Gawran Larnoo conducted in coordination with the Revenue Department and Forest Department, police demolished twin illegal shop structures allegedly belonging to two notorious drug peddlers identified as Asif Ali Pala son of Ali Mohammad Pa

Kulgam, May 14: In a major breakthrough under the ongoing War on Drugs and Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kulgam busted an interstate narcotics network and arrested a notorious lady drug peddler along with her associate during sustained anti-drug operations in the district. According to police, the operation was launched after a naka party of Police Station Qazigund deployed at Churrat near Kund Mode intercepted a suspicious person identified as Shakoor Khan, so

JAMMU, May 14: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a significant reshuffle of senior IPS officers in the Delhi Police, transferring nine Special Commissioners of Police across key divisions, including Law and Order, Crime, Intelligence, Traffic, and Protective Security, with immediate effect. LG took the decision on the recommendation of the Police Establishment Board. The order, issued by Principal Secretary (Home) Santosh D Vaidya, covers officers from the 1994 to 1998

Jammu, May 14: The tussle over the allocation of chairmanships in the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys House Committees has intensified, with Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma Thursday saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will soon convene a meeting to decide whether to boycott the panels. Speaking to news agency, Sharma said that the distribution of committee chairmanships was unfair and tilted in favor of the National Conference and its allies. We will decide whether to stay away from

NEW DELHI, May 13: The Congress on Thursday named VD Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, ending days of suspense and speculation over the matter. The decision was announced here at a press conference by AICC in-charge of Kerala Deepa Dasmunshi and the partys central observers for the state Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik. The three main contenders for the post of chief minister were Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala. (Agencies) The post Congress Names V D Satheesan As Next K

KOLKATA, May 14: Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared before the Calcutta High Court to argue a case in connection with alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. Banerjee reached the high court in a lawyers gown, accompanied by senior Trinamool Congress leaders Chandrima Bhattacharya and Kalyan Banerjee. The matter pertains to a public interest litigation filed by advocate Shirshanya Bandyopadhyay on behalf of the TMC, alleging att

LEH, May 14: The Ladakh Administration has transferred and posted JKAS officer Shabir Hussain as Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, and Nodal Officer, DILRMP, until further orders. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Hussain has been relieved from the charge of Joint Director Information, Headquarters Kargil, following the transfer and posting of Mohd Taqi as Joint Director Information, Headquarters Kargil. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post JKAS O

NEW DELHI, May 14: Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown. The analysis, published in the journal Nature, looked at data from 232 million individuals across 200 countries and territories over the last 45 years. More than 4,000 population-based studies that carried height and weight data of the participants were analysed to assess global dynamics of obesity during 1980-2024. Researchers forming th

Srinagar, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that the investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak case should be conducted in a transparent manner and those found involved must be dealt with strictly. Speaking on the controversy surrounding the NEET examination paper leak, Sakina Itoo said the matter has caused serious concern among students and parents across the country and stressed the need for a fair and impartial probe. She [

SRINAGAR, May 14: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has annulled the unauthorized transfers and deployments of Senior Assistants carried out by various Chief Education Officers (CEOs) across Kashmir without approval from the competent authority. According to an official circular issued by the Director School Education Kashmir, it was observed that several Senior Assistants had been shifted and deployed to different institutions and offices in violation of established norms and w

New Delhi, May 14: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a voluminous 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused persons in connection with the deadly car bomb explosion near Delhis historic Red Fort that claimed 11 lives and left several others injured. According to the NIA, the blast occurred on November 10, 2025, and was carried out using a high-intensity Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED). The explosion also caused significant damage to nearby public propert

by Sujoy Dhar twfindia@gmail.com It was an ordinary day in the late 1990s when I set out into the villages of Howrah district near Kolkata alongside Dominique Lapierre, the celebrated French writer whose soul seemed stitched into the soil of Bengal. To the villagers we visited that day, he was not a foreign author he was Dominic Da, their own. What I did not expect, as a rookie journalist still finding my footing, was to find Raghu Rai [] The post The Man Behind the Lens: Remembering Raghu Rai

At the end of March, four greater one-horned rhinos were moved to a fenced rehabilitation area into Dudhwa National Parks core grassland habitat. Dudhwas rhino programme began in 1984-85, when rhinos from Assam and Nepal were brought to the reserve after the species had disappeared from much of its former range in the Terai. Independent experts say the coming months will be crucial to assess whether the released rhinos settle, establish stable home ranges and avoid straying into high-risk [] Th

Lalit Gargg lalitgarg11@gmail.com If we examine the history of human civilization, it becomes evident that every new technology arrives with a dualitybringing both possibilities and perils. Our present era is no exception. The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence has undoubtedly made life easier, faster, and more efficient; yet, it has simultaneously emerged as a serious challenge to human values, ethics, and social balance. Thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual leaders across the world

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Growing digital danger and practical measures for every citizen Ashraf Hussain Katoch ashrafkatoch@gmail.com Crime Has Changed its Address now a days ,A decade ago, protecting your home meant locking the door and installing a grill. Today, the most valuable things you own, money, identity, photos and contacts, which live inside 6-inch device in your pocket called mobile and the thief no longer needs to break your door, he only needs to break your trust .The crime scene has moved from [] The post

When news breaks about rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, it usually feels distant, like something unfolding far away from everyday life. But that distance is misleading. For families, traders, and small business owners in India, those global shifts dont stay on TV screens. They quietly make their way into daily expenses, business decisions, and household finances. They show up in your weekly transport bills, the rising cost of imported goods, and the valuation of family assets safely lo

BEIJING, May 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could bring the US and China to clashes or conflict, according to Chinese state media. The meeting between the two leaders was behind closed doors, but Xi told Trump during it that, if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations will enjoy overall stability, according to a readout of their bilateral talks published by the official Xinhua news agency. If not, however, the two [] The

LISBON, May 14: India has thanked the Portuguese government and its agencies for their support and cooperation in the extradition of wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera from Portugal. On Wednesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Singh after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal. He was taken into custody by an NIA team at the Delhi airport immediately after he arrived from Portugal, to where he had absconded in 2020. The Embassy of India in Lisbon thank

Jammu, May 13 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the promotion, confirmation and regularization of engineers serving in the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), officials said on Tuesday. According to an order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, sanction has been accorded to the promotion/confirmation/regularization of engineers following recommendations made by the UT-Level Departmental Promotion Committee of Jammu Municipal Corporation. As per the order, Er. Firdo

NEW DELHI, May 14: India has banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year, according to a government notification. The notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on May 13 said this order does not apply to sugar being exported to the European Union and the US under the tariff rate quota scheme. The order is also not applicable to the shipments under the advance authorisation scheme, government-to-government exports and consignments already in the physical []

Mumbai, May 14: Former Army Chief General (retd) Manoj Naravane has supported RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabales stand for fostering dialogue and people-to-people connections with neighbouring Pakistan, saying that such engagements are important. The former Army Chief said that the fundamental struggles of the common man, specifically the basic needs of roti, kapda, and makan (food, clothing, and shelter), are identical on both sides of the border. .Common man has nothing to do with politics. When

LUCKNOW, May 14: At least 56 people were killed after a strong storm and heavy rain uprooted trees and damaged houses across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Thursday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the loss of lives and damage caused by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday and directed officials to ensure relief reaches the affected families within 24 hours. According to reports received from various districts, 17 deaths were reported

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: To strengthen its vehicle finance business and expand retail lending partnerships, J&K Bank today organised an interaction programme with authorised car dealers from across Kashmir at its Corporate Headquarters here. A statement said representatives of major automobile brands, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Kia, MG Motor and Toyota participated in the programme. The discussions focused on the Banks car loan products, dealership

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The 70th meeting of the Empowered Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was held at the Reserve Bank of India, Jammu, to review credit flow, digital financing and implementation of key MSME support schemes. The meeting was chaired by Chandrashekhar Azad (Regional Director, RBI Jammu) and attended by the Joint Director, Department of Industries &

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: Pramurta Sinha, a Computer Science Engineering (CSE) student of CGC Landran today secured an annual package of Rs 1.14 Crore as a backend engineer consultant with a US-based tech firm. Hailing from Midnapore in West Bengal, Pramurtas achievement is a testament to the quality of education, nurturing environment and career opportunities offered by the institution. Expressing his happiness, Pramurta thanked his parents, who are also in the field of education,

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 13: Research conducted by Patanjali scientists on cinnamon today was accepted by the renowned American journal Food Research International published by Elsevier. The journal validated that the bioactive compounds found in cinnamon can help control serious diseases such as diabetes. This research not only strengthens Ayurveda at the global level but also opens new dimensions in diabetes treatment through cinnamon. Thousands of years ago, sages had already des

No cut in capital expdt, welfare spending NEW DELHI, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced his convoy size, days after he appealed for cutting down fuel consumption and spending more wisely, prompting several BJP Chief Ministers and other leaders to adopt similar measures. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Prime Ministers appeal is not about spending less but spending more wisely by reducing fuel consumption, avoidable dependence on imported goods and fo

Calls upon security agencies to remain alert Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today accused Pakistan of financing terror through drug smuggling. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In his address at Kupwara to an anti-drug rally, the LG said: Our terrorist neighbour is involved in financing terror through drug smuggling, turning both drugs and money against innocent Kashmiris. Click here to watch video Sinha said that the drug smuggling is destroying fam

NEW DELHI, May 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinets approval to hike the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, a scheme to promote surface coal gasification projects and other rail and aviation projects, saying these will help farmers, strengthen connectivity, boost commerce and create new opportunities for growth. In a series of posts on X, Modi said to safeguard the interests of the farmer brothers and sisters across the country and increase their

LONDON, May 13: Where is one of the worst places to be a woman? Afghanistan. Thats what most people think when it comes to the topic of the womens rights crisis under the ruling Taliban in Afghanistan. But this only tells part of the story. Focusing on the word rights hides something more serious underneath: how people live and survive in this situation. Whats unfolding in Afghanistan is not just a womens rights crisis, but a humanitarian disaster. It affects [] The post Womens rights crisis in

NEW DELHI, May 13 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Cabinet approval for the Rs-20,667 crore Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi-high-speed double rail line project is a powerful testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modis visionary goal of transforming the country into a hub of connectivity, innovation and manufacturing. In a post on X, Shah said the project will play a crucial role in establishing Gujarat as a global centre for manufacturing and logistics, while also generating

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 13: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Vibrant Village Trehgam in Kupwara. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various projects. He also discussed needs and concerns of the villagers. Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Government of India is fully committed to the all-round development of border villages. Every

NEW DELHI, May 13: Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi on Wednesday met her Sri Lankan counterpart Saroja Savithri Paulraj and discussed issues related to women empowerment, child welfare and nutrition. The meeting, held during the Sri Lankan delegations study visit to India, also focused on women-led development, gender equality, maternal and child welfare, care economy initiatives and womens leadership in governance, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Women

NEW DELHI, May 13: The CBI has arrested five persons and is conducting searches at multiple locations across the country in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case as the agency intensified its investigation, officials said today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Among those arrested are three individuals from Jaipur: Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, and Dinesh Biwal, along with Yash Yadav from Gurugram and Shubham Khairnar from Nashik. Several other suspects are being questioned i

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 13: The Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji 7-A-Side Night Hockey Tournament 2026 was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit at Gole Gujral, Jammu. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by MLA Jammu West Arvind Gupta. Addressing the gathering, Arvind Gupta lauded the organizers, players and hockey enthusiasts for the successful launch of the tournament. He appreciated Khalsa Club Gole Gujral Jammu for promoting sports and encouraging young talent through