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JAMMU, May 14: Police have registered an FIR against a social media page for allegedly circulating provocative and inflammatory content related to a sensitive issue reported from a village in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said. According to the police, an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and an investigation into the matter has been initiated. Officials said that provocative and inflammatory videos and content were allegedly u

JAMMU, May 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee for implementation of the J&K MSME Health Clinic initiative aimed at supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here The post Committee Framed For Implementation Of J&K MSME Health Clinic Initiative appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

CS assesses progress achieved in partnership with IWAI SRINAGAR, May 14: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the progress and future roadmap for development of inland water transport infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir during a high-level meeting held to assess the initiatives being undertaken by the Transport Department in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The meeting focused on the promotion of sustainable, eco-friendly and modern water transport sy

New Delhi, May 14: The CBI has arrested two more persons in connection with the NEET (UG) paper-leak case, with the role of several officers of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other organisations, who had access to the printing press where the papers were printed, coming under the scanner, officials said on Thursday. The agency has arrested Dhananjay Lokhanda from Ahilyanagar and Manisha Waghmare from Pune and conducted searches at 14 locations across the country in the last 24 [] The post

Srinagar, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti for pumping narcotics into India, saying he, along with his associates, will be hunted and hounded, and his evil infrastructure will be decimated. A warning to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti who is ISIs acolyte and partner in pumping narcotics into India; we will hunt and hound you and your associates, and decimate your evil infrastructure, the Jammu and Kash

Srinagar, May 14: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has constituted an adhoc managing body for the registration and transitional functioning of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Judicial Officers Association. According to an order issued by the Registrar General, the move comes in continuation of High Court Order No. 717 of 2026/RG dated May 13 and Order No. 719 of 2026/RG dated May 14. As per the order, District Judge Naseer Ahmad Dar has been nominated [] The post High Court Forms Adho

SADHANA PASS (J-K), May 14: The treacherous terrain surrounded by snowcapped peaks was once known for infiltration from Pakistan occupied Kashmir, the pass is named after yesteryear actor Sadhana. On Thursday, that past, infamous and famous, dovetailed into the present with the inauguration of a checkpost and a war museum in the lofty heights. This is a message from the entire nation that we always remember our brave soldiers and will always remember them the mountains stand as witness to [] The

LEH/JAMMU, May 13: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Tuesday, inaugurated Indias highest Astro Turf football ground, constructed at an altitude of 11,500 feet, along with a newly-built VIP Stand and an 8-lane synthetic athletic track at the open stadium in Leh. The modern sports infrastructure, developed at a cost of over Rs 30 crore, marks a major milestone in strengthening world-class sporting facilities in Ladakh, officials said. The VIP stand at the

Jammu, May 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday detained an alleged gangster under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Samba for his involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences, officials said. The police identified the accused as Pritam Singh alias Sethi, a resident of Jerda village in Ramgarh tehsil of Samba. According to the officials, the action was taken by Samba Police, following the accuseds repeated involvement in criminal activities across Samba, Jammu an

NEW DELHI, May 14: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the rollout of phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories involving 36.73 crore voters in a phased manner beginning May 30. The states and UTs where the SIR will be carried out are Delhi, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Trip

COLOMBO, May 14: A Sri Lankan court on Thursday remanded one of the most prominent Buddhist monks of the island nation in a case of sexual abuse of a minor girl. The Colombo Fort magistrates court served the remand order on 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana, chief priest of a prominent Buddhist temple. The court ordered that the monk be kept in remand until May 22 and be transferred to the National Hospital from a private hospital where he had been warded [] The post Lanka court remands prominen

BEIJING, May 14: US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping began on Thursday what the American leader termed as the biggest summit ever to discuss a wide range of issues, including the Iran war and bilateral trade frictions. Trump, who arrived in Beijing last night to a rousing reception, told Xi in their first meeting on Thursday that he looks forward to a big discussion with him. There are those who say this is maybe the biggest [] The post Trump, Xi hold talks in bigges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday condemned Norways move to revoke the export license for a naval missile system for Malaysias navy, warning it could damage confidence in European defence suppliers. Anwar said he raised Malaysias vehement objection during a phone call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stre, after Oslo blocked delivery of the Naval Strike Missile system and launcher components intended for Malaysias littoral combat ship programme. Mal

MUMBAI, May 14: Stock markets rose for the second consecutive day on Thursday with the benchmark Sensex jumping by nearly 790 points in a volatile session, driven by value buying in telecom, pharma and private banking shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 789.74 points, or 1.06 per cent, to close at 75,398.72. The index opened higher but slipped into negative territory in late morning deals. However, value buying in telecom and banking shares helped the barometer pare losses and later [] The po

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SRINAGAR, May 13: The Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accorded approval for the establishment of an 800 TPD Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Project at Achan, Srinagar, at an estimated cost of 361 crore. The decision was taken during the 6th meeting of the Council of Ministers with the objective of strengthening scientific waste management infrastructure in Srinagar and ensuring sustainable disposal and processing of municipal solid waste in an environment

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LOS ANGELES, May 14: Netflix is launching a global concert tour based on its Oscar-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters, the streaming giant has announced. The OTT platform shared the news during its upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on Wednesday, reported Variety. Produced in partnership with Los Angeles-based live entertainment company AEG Presents, the tour promises to bring elements of the blockbuster film to life in what Netflix described as spectacular ways. A waitlist fo

Srinagar, May 14: Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat on Thursday said the force is fighting a decisive battle against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and narco-terrorism, warning cross-border drug syndicates and their handlers of strict action. Addressing a press conference at PCR Kashmir, the DGP said that Nasha Mukt Abhiyan has significantly intensified anti-drug operations across Jammu and Kashmir. He said Police has shown consistent performance in the war against narcotics since 20

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