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Jammu, May 7: Sainik School Nagrota has brought laurels to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by securing the prestigious Raksha Mantri trophy-2025 for sending the highest percentage of cadets to the National Defence Academy (NDA) in the NDA 154 course. The prestigious trophy was presented to the Principal, Captain (IN) Shibu Devasia by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth at the All India Principals Conference held at Sainik School Kazhakootam, Kerala, on Wednesday, May 7, 2026. This

SRINAGAR, May 7: Concluding the discussions in the follow-up meeting held to review the Budget announcements for implementation during 202627, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the second round of meetings at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. At the outset, Additional Chief Secretary Finance, Shailendra Kumar, briefed the Chief Minister and presented th

NEW DELHI, May 7: The Supreme Court on Thursday said consumers cannot be required to pay for a service which they no longer received, and tariff determination is not merely a mathematical exercise but a regulatory balancing act. The apex court set aside a February last year order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) which had directed that entire capital cost of Rithala Combined Cycle Power Plant in Delhi be permitted to be recovered through depreciation over a period [] The post Co

JAMMU, May 7: The Public Works (Road and Buildings) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 35 Degree and Diploma holder Incharge Assistant Engineers (AEs) of the Mechanical Wing as Incharge Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) in their own pay and grade with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here The post 35 PWD Incharge AEs Of Mechanical Wing Placed As Incharge AEEs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the implementation of an employees-wise CPIS based salary system for employees of power corporations under the Power Development Department through the JKPaySys platform from May 2026. As per a Government order issued by the Finance Department, the new system will cover employees of JKPCL, JKPTCL, KPDCL and JPDCL who were appointed before the unbundling of the department in October 2019, and are registered on the HRMS portal and are wor

RAJOURI, May 7: District Rajouri has earned national recognition for its outstanding performance in the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, securing the highest participation in the country. In a letter of appreciation issued by MY Bharat, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, the efforts of the district administration under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, were lauded for achieving a remarkable milestone of 18,017 quiz attempts t

SRINAGAR, May 7: Warning against working in silos, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has highlighted disconnect between the security apparatus and the peoples representatives and asserted that the regions security challenges cannot be resolved only through a purely military lens. Talking to news agency here about the after effects of last years Pahalgam massacre of 26 people by terrorists, Abdullah spoke about the complexities of counter terrorism and revival of tourism and argued t

SRINAGAR, May 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Zafar Iqbal-KAS, Chief Accounts Officer, currently posted in the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K, Srinagar. According to officials, the accused officer, son of Mir Hussain and a resident of Gursai, Mendhar in Poonch district, presently residing at Bathindi Jammu, came under the scanner following a secret verification conducted by the ACB

Anantnag, May 7: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and illegal narcotics networks, Anantnag Police on Thursday attached immovable property worth approximately 2.5 crore belonging to an alleged notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the NDPS Act. Police said the attached property includes a double-storied residential house, a shopping complex comprising 20 shops, and land measuring 1 Kanal and 6 Marlas. The property belongs to Javid Ahmad Rather, son of Mohd Abdu

New Delhi, May 7: As India marks the first anniversary of Op Sindoor, its decisive military action against the terror hotbeds in Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs sharply rebuked Islamabads policy of terrorism. MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistans action of cross-border terrorism. The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital. He recalled the da

NEW DELHI, May 7: India on Thursday reiterated its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorist activities and vowed to strengthen the global fight against terrorism. New Delhis firm message came on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. We are marking the first anniversary of Op Sindoor today. The entire world saw the Pahalgam terrorist attack for what it was. We gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, External Affairs Mini

MUMBAI, May 7: The rupee pared initial losses and settled for the day on a positive note, higher by 23 paise at 94.26 (provisional) against the greenback on Thursday, as Brent crude and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Forex traders said Brent oil prices have fallen below USD 100 per barrel on a rise in investor risk appetite in global markets on hopes of peace between the US and Iran. However, factors such as unabated foreign [] The post Rupee rises 23 paise to close at

NEW DELHI, May 7: Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Thursday announced incorporation of step-down subsidiaries for generating power using clean energy sources. The new entities have been incorporated by its wholly-owned subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Sixty Four Limited (ARE64L), AGEL informed the exchanges. ARE64L Step-One Renewable Energy Limited (ARE64S1L) and ARE64L Step-Two Renewable Energy Limited (ARE64S2L) have been incorporated for generation of power using renewable sources of energy,

SRINAGAR, May 7: Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Thursday attached immovable properties worth over 2 crore belonging to notorious drug peddlers in the Chanapora and Qamarwari areas of Srinagar. In the first action, Police Station Chanapora attached a double-storey residential house with attic worth approximately 1 crore belonging to accused Huzaif Shabir Dar, son of Shabir Ahmad Dar, a

SRINAGAR, May 7: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will deliver justice if the controversy surrounding alleged malpractices in the West Bengal polls reaches the apex court of the country. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the partys provincial committee, Abdullah said everyone is raising questions over the poll results. Mamata (Banerjee) is raising questions, Akhilesh (Yadav) is raising questions, everyone is raising quest

VATICAN CITY, May 7: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened a fence-mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday after President Donald Trumps broadsides against Pope Leo XIV and the US-Israeli war in Iran angered the Holy See and sparked ongoing sparring between the two American leaders. Rubio, a practising Catholic, had an audience scheduled with Leo, which was complicated at the last minute by Trumps latest criticism of the Chicago-born pope. Leo has pushed back, calling out Trumps misrepresent

BEIJING, May 7: Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges on Thursday, official media reported. Wei and his successor Li, who worked under President Xi Jinpings watch, were expelled from the ruling Communist Party in 2024. Wei served as Defence Minister from 2018 to 2023, and Li barely served a few months as his successor. Li, a Chinese aerospace engineer who headed the Peoples Liberation Armys [] The post

WASHINGTON/ TEHRAN, May 7: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that a US proposal to end the war is still under review, and that Tehran will share its response with Pakistani mediators after finalizing its position. Irans response came as President Donald Trump expressed optimism, telling Republicans at a virtual campaign event in Georgia that he believed the war would end soon. Weve had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, and its very possible well [] The post

LOS ANGELES, May 7: Priyanka Chopra Jonas has found her next Hollywood film in Reset, a survival thriller which will feature her alongside Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom. The movie, which will go into production in August, will be directed by Matt Smukler, best known for the 2020 drama film Wildflower. Rest will feature Priyanka as a woman who wakes up in the middle of the wilderness, days from civilisation, with no memory of how she got there. [] The post Priyanka Chopra Jonas team

Leh, May 7: The urban public transport infrastructure in Ladakh is all set for a makeover, with the introduction of unique Ladakhi Smart Bus Shelters that would blend the passenger-friendly modern amenities with Ladakhs distinctive cultural architecture. Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has approved the construction of 30 Ladakhi Smart Bus Shelters in Leh. These bus shelters are architecturally inspired by Ladakhi Gonpas and feature amenities such as GPS-enabled real-time bu

PESHAWAR, May 7: Three children have been killed and two others injured in an explosion outside their house in Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The explosion occurred late on Wednesday in the Ghwa Khwa area of Lower South Waziristan bordering Afghanistan when explosive material planted in a motorcycle detonated. Police said the motorcycle had allegedly been parked outside the house of a man named Saddam Hussain by an unidentified individual shortly before the blast. Th

Srinagar, May 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police and J&K Bank on Thursday signed a historic addendum to the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing welfare measures for families of martyrs, serving police personnel and Special Police Officers (SPOs). According to officials, the revised agreement will provide enhanced insurance coverage along with improved medical and educational support for beneficiaries. The addendum was signed by Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat and M

JAMMU, May 7: The Public Works (Road and Buildings) Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed 56 Degree and Diploma holder Junior Engineers (JEs) of the Mechanical Wing as Incharge Assistant Engineers in their own pay and grade with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K | PWD Places 56 Mechanical Wing JEs As Incharge AEs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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NEW DELHI, May 7: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a nationwide free annual health check-up initiative for all workers aged 40 and above. Addressing the gathering at ESIC Medical College & Hospital in Delhi, Mandaviya said the implementation of the four Labour Codes reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantee of ensuring dignity, welfare and social security for workers across the country. Calling the occasion a day dedicated to the honour of Shram Shakti, the Labour and

SRINAGAR, May 7: The students and teachers of an educational institution in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Thursday staged a protest march against the governments decision to declare it an unlawful entity under the UAPA, officials said. Students and teachers of Dar Ul Uloom Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom took out the march from the institute to the office of the Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, carrying placards that read save our future and open our school, and raising slogans such as []

JAMMU, May 7: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has written to the police, seeking the registration of an FIR against a Kashmiri displaced persons leader for making allegations of illegal allotment and accepting bribes against the relief commissioner in a Facebook comment. According to an official communication issued by the Office of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants), Jammu, he was allegedly instigating people against the Special Relief Ration Scheme notified by the gover

JAIPUR, May 7: Operation Sindoor signalled that no terror sanctuary is safe in Pakistan and the mission was just the beginning, the Indian military said on Thursday as it commemorated the first anniversary of the multi-domain combat campaign. The heads of military operations of the Indian Air Force, Navy and the Indian Army addressed a press conference in Jaipur detailing various aspects of the operation that was billed as Indias most expansive combat mission in half a century to punish [] The p

CHANDIGARH, May 7: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including the premises of an alleged close associate of an OSD in the CMO, as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged land fraud case, officials said. They said about a dozen locations in Mohali and Chandigarh linked to Suntec City project, Ajay Sehgal, ABS Townships, Altus Builders, Dhir Constructions and associates are being searched under the provisions of the

NEW DELHI, May 7: The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to act as a mediator in the dispute between late industrialist Sunjay Kapurs mother Rani Kapur and his wife Priya Kapur over the family trust. Asking the parties to participate in the mediation proceedings with an open mind, the apex court said they may not make any statements in the public and may not go on social media about the dispute. It [] The post Rani Kapur-Priya Kapur dispute: SC appo

Farhad Ahmad pir pirfarhad123@gmail.com, Sitting on the third seat behind the driver, a woman sat beside me and requested for the window seat. She was struggling with shopping bags, two large polythene bags, one on her left side and another on her lap. She was drenched in sweat. I offered her the window seat without caring about my own comfort. I shifted to her seat. I noticed the standing passengers, men and women pressed against one another as the bus [] The post The Price of a Window Seat app

NEW DELHI, May 7: CleanMax and Apple have partnered to invest Rs 100 crore for the development of energy projects across various locations in India. With the partnership, the entities aim to cater to the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment in the country with the deployment of clean energy projects, CleanMax said in an exchange filing on Thursday. Apple and CleanMax have entered into a strategic co-investment transaction aimed at accelerating decarbonisation within Indias Commercial & Indust

NEW DELHI, May 7: Instant household services platform Pronto on Thursday said it has raised USD 20 million extension investment led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of AI robotics company Physical Intelligence and an early backer of quick-commerce firm Zepto. With the latest fundraise, the company has closed its Series B funding round at USD 45 million, doubling its valuation to USD 200 million in about a month. With this latest infusion, Pronto has raised about USD 60 million to date, [] The post Pro

HONG KONG, May 7: Asian shares jumped on Thursday, with Tokyos Nikkei 225 gaining 5.7 per cent to a record intraday high as investors waited to see if the US and Iran will strike a deal allowing tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped 3,402 points to 62,915.87 as markets in Tokyo reopened following Golden Week holidays. The Nikkei has gained about 18 per cent in the past three months and nearly [] The post Hopes for reopening Strait of Hormu

CHANDIGARH, May 7: Pharma major Venus Remedies on Thursday said it has secured marketing authorisation from Argentinas national regulatory authority for its antibiotic, Ceftriaxone. The approval marks a significant milestone in the companys expansion across Latin America, strengthening its growing international portfolio and taking the total marketing authorisations for Ceftriaxone to 39 globally, Venus Remedies said in a statement. The development further reinforces Venus Remedies commitment to

NEW DELHI, May 7:WazirX on Thursday launched Guardians of Trust, a dedicated trust and safety hub aimed at consolidating its security updates, transparency efforts and user education initiatives in one place, as the crypto exchange looks to strengthen user confidence and awareness. The new page will provide regular updates on platform security measures, infrastructure improvements and user safety initiatives, while also offering guidance to help users navigate risks associated with crypto tradin

NEW DELHI, May 7: Fintech major One97 Communications, which operates the Paytm brand, has ruled out plans to apply for a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence. During the companys Q4 earnings call on Thursday, Paytm President and Group CFO Madhur Deora said, Were not super excited about going for an NBFC licence. He noted Paytms preference for a win-win partnership model where Paytm handles distribution, technology, and collections, while its blue-chip lending partners manage capital, ris

BEIJING, May 7: Chinas top diplomat said Thursday that ties with the US have been stable despite many twists and disruptions, and called on both countries to find a way to contribute to global peace, a week before President Donald Trump is expected to visit. During a meeting with members of a US bipartisan congressional delegation, led by Sen. Steve Daines, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi credited Presidents Xi Jinping and Trump for helping steer the direction of bilateral relations [] The post

LAS VEGAS, May 7: FedEx and ServiceNow have expanded their collaboration with an AI-powered supply chain solution to optimise workflows and customer experiences. Making the announcement at the ongoing Knowledge 2026 AI conference in Las Vegas, the companies said the collaboration will power enterprise-wide AI-driven automation and embed logistics intelligence from FedEx Dataworks directly into existing ServiceNow Source-to-Pay platform. As the pace of change accelerates, supply chain transformat

SEOUL, May 7: A South Korean appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former prime minister convicted of rebellion for his role in then President Yoon Suk Yeols ill-fated imposition of martial law in December 2024. Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, a Yoon appointee, was sentenced to 23 years by a Seoul court in January. Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion the next month. On Thursday, the Seoul High Court upheld most of Hans convictions, but [] The post South Korean court r

SIMARI, May 7: A river runs through it, cleaving the village between India on side of the gushing waters and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on the other. If Operation Sindoor has a ground zero, it is Simari where the sound of artillery fire still echoes for villagers trying to shake off memories from that night one year ago. It is from this frontier village surrounded by high mountains that the Army fired shells across the Krishan Ganga river to [] The post Sentinels Of Simari: One Year Aft

SRINAGAR, May 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 11 people in a financial fraud case linked to an HDFC Bank branch in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district, officials said on Thursday. The case, registered under the relevant provisions of the BNS and the IT Act, pertains to alleged financial irregularities at the Shopian branch of the bank, an official said. The matter came to light following a written complaint alleging financial [] The post J&

Kulgam, May 7: Continuing its crackdown under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Kulgam Police in coordination with Revenue authorities on Wednesday retrieved State land worth nearly 1 crore from the possession of an alleged drug peddler in Devsar area of South Kashmirs Kulgam district. Officials said the retrieved land measuring 05 Kanal and 12 Marlas, situated at Malwan village under Khasra No. 697 min, was under the illegal occupation of Shahzad Ahmad Paddar son of Gull Mohammad Paddar,

Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com Jammu has always been famous as the City of Temples. For many years, people knew our city for its peaceful temples and the holy River Tawi. But today, having lived here in Jammu my entire life, I can see a big change. Jammu is no longer a small, quiet town. It is turning into a modern city. Everywhere I look, I see new buildings, better roads and a lot of progress. This new face of Jammu makes [] The post Jammu: A Harmonious Blend of Heritage and Modern

MYSURU (KARNATAKA), May 7: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said population control policies and the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code required public cooperation and long-term thinking, and asserted that caste-based politics would disappear only when society stopped identifying with caste divisions. Addressing an interaction session after delivering a lecture on Social Harmony as a Catalyst for National Development at JSS Mahavidyapeetha here, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief also

POONCH/JAMMU, May 7: Special prayers were held at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Thursday to pay homage to those killed in Pakistani shelling following Operation Sindoor. Devotees gathered at the gurdwara to pray for peace and remember the victims, while condemning the attacks on civilian areas and religious places during the cross-border shelling. Twelve people were killed and 34 others injured in artillery and mortar shelling in Poonch the worst-hit bo

Crickets inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is not a symbolic correction but a structural decision driven by format compression, market scale, and operational compatibility. The sport now fits Olympic constraints around duration, venue usage, and broadcast modularity while bringing audiences that few other disciplines can match. What changed was not crickets popularity, but its system design. This shift is visible across global digital sports ecosystems, including analytical and wag

Shivani Vaid Sharma vaidshiva@gmail.com Nestled in the Himalayan foothills of Jammu, the Dogra community cherishes a culinary heritage that goes beyond mere foodKalari (or Kaladi) cheese. Known as Dogra Mozzarella, it originated centuries ago in the Jammu region, with roots deeply intertwined with the nomadic Gujjar-Bakarwal communities. These herders developed it as an ingenious way to preserve milk during long journeys and scorching summer months, transforming fresh milk into a high-protein, f

Elite sport was once defined by physical dominance alone, where strength, endurance, and repetition determined outcomes. That model no longer explains performance at the highest level. As competitive margins narrowed and calendars intensified, physical preparation became inseparable from computational decision-making, with data systems guiding how strength is applied rather than simply increased. Machine intelligence entered sport not to replace athletic ability, but to manage it. Training, reco

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R ), Dr Sumedha Kotwal narendrakotwal@gmail.com Look closely at any living cell, human, bird, tree, insect, fish, fungus and you will find a humbling secret: life is not built from private materials. It is built from a common, public gift. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur along with sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese and other trace elements assemble into proteins, DNA, membranes, hormone