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SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the most dangerous terrorists exploit data and encrypted networks to operate across borders. Today, the worlds most dangerous criminals and terrorists do not always carry weapons; instead, they exploit code, data and encrypted networks to operate across borders. These are no longer threats of the distant future; they are the stark realities of the present, Sinha said at a function here. The LG was addressing newly

BHOPAL, May 10: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday termed village roads the gateways to prosperity while launching projects worth Rs 1,763.08 crore under the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) to mark the schemes silver jubilee in Madhya Pradesh. Addressing a gathering in Bherunda in Sehore district, Chouhan, the Union minister for agriculture, farmers welfare and rural development, spoke about road projects worth crores being undertaken in the state. Bhe

SRINAGAR, May 10: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today flagged off the Jammu and Kashmir U-20 Football team from the TRC Football Ground, Srinagar, for participation in the prestigious Swami Vivekananda U-20 National Football Championship. The ceremony was attended by senior officers of the J&K Sports Council, coaches, players and sports enthusiasts. Addressing the players on the occasion, Dr. Shahid Iqbal congratulated the team and extended best w

NEW DELHI, May 10: Delivery times are improving and set to normalise soon as a large section of gig workers return to cities after the recent state elections and the peak harvest season, Swiggy and magicpin said. Anshoo Sharma, Founder and CEO of magicpin, told PTI the return of delivery riders is helping improve rider availability across food delivery platforms. The delivery riders who were away from metros to cast their vote, are now back in cities. This is helping [] The post Swiggy, magicpin

NEW DELHI, May 10: L&T Technology Services (LTTS) CEO and MD Amit Chadha drew a total remuneration of Rs 14.96 crore for financial year 2025-26, a decline of 17.4 per cent from the previous year, according to the companys annual report. Chadhas compensation package for the fiscal year included a base salary of Rs 5.77 crore, a commission of Rs 2.62 crore, and variable pay of Rs 1.68 crore. Additionally, he received Rs 4.88 crore as perquisites related to the [] The post LTTS CEO Amit Chadhas FY2

MOSCOW, May 10: Iran is relying on a large network of fast attack boats, described as a mosquito fleet, to maintain control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by the Financial Times citing defense experts. The report said Iranian authorities operate hundreds of small, fast-moving vessels, many of them lightly armed, while others are equipped with short-range missiles. These boats are believed to form the backbone of Irans asymmetric naval strategy in the region.

TEHRAN, May 10: Iran on Sunday sharply rebuked the United States after President Donald Trump allegedly threatened a possible nuclear strike, with Tehrans foreign ministry calling the remarks a contradiction of Washingtons stated desire for peace. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on X that it was a grotesque absurdity for the United States to claim it seeks peace and aims to prevent a nuclear crisis while simultaneously warning of overwhelming force by describing as one

PESHAWAR, May 10: At least 15 security officials were killed and several were injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the police said. The incident took place in the northwest district of Bannu where an explosive-laden vehicle approaching a police post was fired at by security personnel, leading to a blast, the police said. The impact of the explosion led to the collapse of the roofs of several houses in [] The post 15 security of

ISLAMABAD, May 10: Pakistans Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on Sunday termed last years conflict with India as a battle between two ideologies. Addressing a ceremony at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to mark the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the name given by Islamabad to the four-day conflict with India, Munir also claimed that Pakistans strategy was superior to that of India during the conflict. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tour

LONDON, May 10: Q Manivannan, an India-born anthropologist who identifies as non-binary, has been elected to the devolved Scottish Parliament on a platform of kinder politics for the region. The newly elected member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) secured a win on the Edinburgh and Lothians East list for the pro-independence Scottish Greens in Thursdays polls. The student from Tamil Nadu was able to contest as a result of a rule change that allowed foreigners on even short-term visas and [] The

NEW DELHI, May 10: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh wrote to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday, claiming that the Great Nicobar Island development project would destroy the unique ecosystem there, and urging him to pause, reflect, and revisit the venture in its present design and detail. In his letter to Yadav, Ramesh said the studies based on which environmental clearance has been granted to the project are grossly inadequate and there has been a mockery of the Environmental Impact As

SRINAGAR, May 10: The Blackberry Messenger (BBM) application has again surfaced on the terror network in Jammu and Kashmir, with the interrogation of a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist indicating the use of several applications, including some banned ones, to communicate with other members, officials said on Sunday. An LeT module, tasked with setting up bases outside Jammu and Kashmir, was busted by the Srinagar police early last month with the arrest of Abdullah alias Abu Hureira, a resident

SRINAGAR, May 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over Appointment Letters to the newly recruited Constables of Jammu Kashmir Police during a landmark presentation ceremony at the Armed Police Complex, Zewan. Around 4000 recruits were selected through a transparent, merit-based process conducted by J&K Service Selection Board. The Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to the new recruits and exhorted them to discharge their duties with absolute integrity, im

Srinagar, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Transport Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan on Sunday stated that bike taxi service Rapido is operating in the Union Territory without a valid license and warned that those using or participating in the service are doing so at their own risk. In a post on X, Mahajan said that his office has received several complaints regarding the operation of Rapido in Jammu and Kashmir. He clarified that the company has not been granted permission to operate [] The post Rapido O

Leh, May 10: With an aim to conserve the environment and promote sustainable development in Ladakh, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the mass plantation of 2100 cherry saplings at Drikung Dharma Foundation in Phyang. The plantation drive was organised as part of a green initiative undertaken by the Drikung Dharma Foundation in collaboration with SankalpTaru Foundation under the guidance and inspiration of His Holiness Drikung Skyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche. On th

BHADERWAH (DODA), May 10: Tribal communities in Jammu and Kashmirs Bhaderwah region, mainly Gujjars and Bakarwals, have decided to enforce a social boycott of any community member found involved in drug consumption or trafficking. Tribal groups led by Lumberdar Mohd Hussain Chechi held a mega Jirga (assembly of tribal elders) at Soundhar meadow in the Kellar Forest Range of Bhaderwah, where they pledged to strengthen the fight against substance abuse as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and K

NEW DELHI, May 10: Indias drug regulator has directed manufacturers and importers to submit Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs) for new drugs from the date of actual marketing of the product rather than from the date of regulatory approval, in a move aimed at strengthening post-marketing safety surveillance. In an advisory issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on April 21, the regulator said it has observed instances where companies obtained approval for a new drug

NEW DELHI, May 10: A 25-year-old man was arrested after a chase through forest and hilly terrain in Jharkhand for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of Rs 80,000 through a malicious APK link, officials said on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Pravin Rana, a resident of Giridih in Jharkhand. According to police, the victim had received an APK file and, after downloading it, his banking credentials were compromised. The money was subsequently transferred to a bank account and [] The post

SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday of levelling false and baseless allegations against his government, alleging that she wants to divert peoples attention from her partys help to the BJP in winning a Rajya Sabha seat from the Union Territory last year. I was listening to her speech yesterday in which she claimed that an officer was asked for a bribe for a transfer. She also claimed that there [] The post CM Omar Abdulla

GANDERBAL, May 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday rejected allegations of backdoor appointments levelled against the National Conference government and accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Mehbooba Mufti of spreading baseless narratives to mislead the public. Talking to reporters here the Chief Minister, challenged the PDP leadership to provide even a single example of alleged backdoor recruitment. He said outsourcing is a structured administrative mechanism under government

Srinagar, May 10: Asserting that J&K Police are continuously fighting Pakistani-sponsored terrorism and carrying forward the anti-narcotics campaign under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Sunday said that force stands firm in every situation and remains committed to safeguarding the nation. Addressing the presentation ceremony of appointment letters to newly recruited constables at Armed Police Complex Zewan here, the DGP welcom

SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir is staring down a massive water crisis as the seasonal rainfall deficit in the union territory stands at 26 per cent since March 1 this year. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data, only five of the 20 districts in Jammu and Kashmir received rainfall in the normal range (81 per cent to 119 per cent of average seasonal precipitation). Shopian district in the valley and Kathua in Jammu are facing massive rainfall [] The post Rainfall Defici

NEW DELHI, May 10: The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and directed X to take down a AI-generated deepfake video purportedly showing him praising Pakistans diplomacy. Justice Mini Pushkarna, in an interim order passed on Tharoors lawsuit, also restrained the misappropriation of the Thiruvananthapuram MPs name, image, distinct voice, signature oratorical cadence and manner of speaking, highly refined vocabulary and other facets of his persona to

JAKARTA, May 10: More than 300 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an alleged online gambling operation in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, police have said, in one of the countrys largest crackdowns on illegal digital betting networks. The 321 foreigners, mainly from Vietnam, were arrested at a commercial building near the citys Chinatown section that investigators described as a hub for more than 70 online gambling websites, targeting players outside Indonesia, based on marketing re

SRINAGAR, May 10: Terming the current administrative structure in Jammu and Kashmir the worst form of government, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for an urgent shift toward full statehood while acknowledging that significant progress has been made in narrowing differences with the Centre over the transaction of business rules. The chief minister also hit out at vested interests making efforts to create a political wedge between Jammu and Srinagar, saying they have failed and they will co

COLOMBO, May 10: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu as he congratulated actor-turned-politician Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of the southern Indian state. In a social media post, Dissanayake said Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations. Our future holds immense economic promise

ISLAMABAD, May 10: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is now recognised as a responsible nation that not only knows how to defend itself, but has also emerged as a guarantor of global peace and stability. In a message issued by his office late Saturday night, marking the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, the name given by Islamabad to last years four-day conflict with India, Shehbaz also praised the role of the armed forces during the hostilities. In response [] The post Pakist

Chennai, May 10: TVK founder Vijay, immediately after taking over as the Chief Minister on Sunday, signed papers allowing 200 units of free electricity for domestic consumers, for setting up a special force for womens safety and also for anti-drug trafficking units across the state. In his maiden address at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here after taking over as the Chief Minister, Vijay said a new era of a regime committed to real secularism and social justice commenced now. [] The post T

NEW DELHI, May 10: Dr Ashok Kumar Panda has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on May 9, the SAIL statement said here. He served as Director (Finance) of the company and also had the additional charge of Director (Commercial) for about nine months during this period. Academically, Panda has done BE in Electrical Engineering in 1992 and began his career as a Management Trainee (Technical) in SAIL. During his tenure as [] The post Dr A K Panda

NEW DELHI, May 10: Crude oil prices are likely to stay higher for longer due to the disruption caused by the longer-than-expected Middle East crisis, ADB Chief Economist Albert Park has said. With a higher oil price expectation, we actually have it as USD 96 per barrel as average for 2026 as per the new reference scenario. It should stay elevated at USD 80 per barrel in 2027. So, our idea is that the oil prices are likely to stay [] The post Crude oil prices likely to stay higher for longer: ADB

NEW DELHI, May 10: Auto companies in India fell short by 70 per cent in meeting the steel equivalent vehicle scrapping commitments in FY26 set under the environment ministrys end-of-life vehicle rules, even as industry executives blamed unrealistic policy for making the entire sector non-compliant. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, notified the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicle) Rules, 2025, in January last year, and it came into effect on April 1, 2025. It requir

NEW DELHI, May 10: Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 14,231 crore so far this month driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties. With this, the total outflow of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the equity market has crossed Rs 2 lakh crore in 2026, which is higher than the Rs 1.66 lakh crore pulled out during the entire 2025, according to data with the NSDL. FPIs were net sellers in all months of 2026, [] The post Global jitt

NEW DELHI, May 10: The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent [] The post Mcap of four of top

NEW DELHI, May 10: Leading branded jeweller maker Titan Company is unconcerned about short-term gold supply issues due to West Asia conflict as its gold exchange programme and contingency sourcing plans are helping mitigate risks. Titan, whose FY26 topline crossed Rs 75,000 crore, said the companys gold exchange programme has been running successfully since the third quarter and it has further strengthened sourcing flexibility for its jewellery businesses. our gold exchange programme is very, ve

NEW DELHI, May 10: The Congress on Sunday hailed C Joseph Vijay on being sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister with Rahul Gandhi saying that the state has chosen a new generation, a new voice and a new imagination. Gandhi, who attended Vijays swearing-in ceremony in Chennai, posted pictures from the event on X. Vijay was sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister in a colourful ceremony, ushering in the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK government in the southern state in [] The post New generation,

Ganderbal, May 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday visited Ganderbal and rolled out a major development package worth nearly 40 crore, including the foundation laying of Phase-I of the ambitious Sindh Riverfront Project. During the visit, the Chief Minister inaugurated and inspected several developmental and public welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening tourism, urban infrastructure and healthcare facilities in the district. A key highlight of the visit was the launch of Phase-I of th

SRINAGAR, May 10: Commissioner/Secretary Youth Services and Sports J&K, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Sunday strongly defended the selection process of the Jammu and Kashmir U-20 Football Team and said that sports should not be politicised by vested interests at the cost of youth and athletes. Speaking to media persons after flagging off the Jammu and Kashmir U-20 Football Team at TRC Football Ground Srinagar for participation in the prestigious Swami Vivekananda U-20 National Football Championship,

ANANTNAG, May 10: In a major crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Anantnag Police on Saturday conducted simultaneous Narco Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at 20 locations across the district, targeting drug kingpins, peddlers, and their associates linked to the illegal drug network. The large-scale operations were carried out by specially constituted police teams under the supervision of senior officers following specific intelligence inputs and leads gathered during investigations into

NEW DELHI, May 10: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated C Joseph Vijay on being sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday and said he is confident that under the TVK chiefs leadership, the ideals that have long defined the states political and social consciousness will continue to guide governance. Vijay was sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu chief minister on Sunday in a colourful ceremony attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, ushering in the first non-DMK, non-AIADMK gover

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BENGALURU, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the Congress, accusing it of failing to provide good governance due to the internal power struggles in Karnataka, and betraying people. He said that a saffron sun was rising from Bengaluru amid the BJPs expanding political influence across the country. Addressing a large gathering of BJP workers in Bengaluru, Modi projected the BJP-led NDA as the embodiment of political stability and development, contrasting it with what he descr

SRINAGAR, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday ordered transfers and postings of several officers in the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department with immediate effect. According to the Government Order No. 45-JK(FCS&CA), issued by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, several Junior Scale JKAS officers have been transferred and assigned additional charges in the interest of administration. According to the order, Ahmad Bilal Najar, prese

CHENNAI, May 10: TVK chief and its Legislature Party Leader C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath administered the oath of office and secrecy in a colourful ceremony held at the Nehru Stadium here. Amid continuous whistling by TVK cadres and in the presence of top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister in the name of God and the ministers too took the oath in [] The post TVK Chief Vijay Sworn In As Tamil N

SRINAGAR, May 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said his government will use the three golf courses in the valley to promote the sport and tourism in the Union Territory. If we make a list of beautiful golf courses in the country, the three golf courses of Kashmir at Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg will make it easily. We want to use these golf courses to promote tourism, Abdullah said at Royal Springs Golf Course here. The [] The post Govt Will Use Three Golf Courses I

Jammu, May 10: The 100-day drug-free J-K campaign has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to the arrest of 646 persons in 614 FIRs related to drug peddling and seizure of more than 260 kg of narcotic substances, officials said. They added that the campaign also led to the attachment and demolition of properties worth more than Rs 31 crore in the past 28 days. The ongoing Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyan, one of the largest campaigns against drug [] The post Drug-Free J&K Campa

JAIPUR, May 9: Leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned to his magical best with a four-wicket haul after his skipper Shubman Gill struck a sublime 84 as Gujarat Titans outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs to move a step closer to the IPL playoffs, here on Saturday. Gill and Sai Sudharsan (55) stitched a commanding 118-run opening stand as Gujarat Titans piled up their season-best 229 for 4 after Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl on a batting-friendly deck. In reply, Rajasthan began [] The post Gill, Ras

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 9: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today accused the former PDP-BJP Government of allowing the drug menace to spread in J&K after 2014, saying thousands of youngsters and families continue to suffer due to the crisis. Addressing reporters, Choudhary said the rise in drug addiction in the Union Territory began during the PDP-BJP regime and alleged that those now speaking about a Nasha Mukt J&K must answer for the prevailing situation. Click here to watch video

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 9 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today chaired a high-level review meeting on preparations for the forthcoming Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) campaign and separately assessed arrangements for the upcoming India International Science Festival. The Minister called for seamless coordination among in

Excelsior Correspondent KALAKOTE, May 9: MP Jugal Kishore Sharma today conducted an extensive tour of Kalakote-Sunderbani area. He was accompanied by MLA Kalakote-Sunderbani, Thakur Randhir Singh and Ex-MLA Ravinder Raina and they visited Sunderbani, Siot, Khui Dheri, Lamberi and Patrada. During a series of public meetings, Jugal flayed the NC and held it responsible for systematically delaying vital developmental works in the area. He listened to the problems of the people who informed that the

Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan registers major impact * 3.8 kg heroin, 32.92 kg charas, 222.31 kg ganja seized till date Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has achieved significant progress under the ongoing 100 days Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan, reflecting a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to combat drug abuse, strengthening rehabilitation mechanisms and intensifying enforcement against narcotics networks across Jammu and Kashmir. Under the campaign, Mass