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SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, officials said. They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along one of the accused Yasir Ahmad Dar to the searches. Ahmad was arrested in connection with the white collar terror module. The officials said the searches were [] The post Red Fort Blast: National

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the constitution of a Union Territory Level Steering Committee on Pulses and District Steering Committees on Pulses under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. See Order Copy Click Here. The post UT-Level, District Committees Formed For Pulses Mission In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Jan 2: The Congress alleged on Friday that the governments hasty approval to projects worth crores in an ecologically-sensitive area like Great Nicobar will prove to be dangerous for the entire region. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said these projects will not only inflict irreparable damage on the fragile ecology there, but will also systematically push the survival of indigenous communities to the margins. The governments hasty approval of aggressive projects worth thousa

New Delhi, Jan 2: Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav are the only Indian athletes to figure in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of World Athletics anti-doping watchdog Athletes Integrity Units (AIU) for the first quarter of this year. While two-time Olympic medal-winning Chopra has been a regular on this list, Yadav is a new entrant after his fourth-place finish in the World Championships last year. The Asian Championships silver-medallist outperformed Chopra at the world event whe

Dhaka, Jan 2: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series to be played in September this year. However it is not clear if BCCI will agree to travel to Bangladesh in prevailing conditions with no stable government in place. According to a media release by the BCB, the three ODIs will be played on September 1, 3 and 6, while the T20Is will be played on September [] The post India to tour Bangladesh for three-match ODI and T20I se

Srinagar, Jan 2: The authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other similar outdoor activities in the high-altitude and forest areas of Kokernag due to security concerns. The decision followed reports received from police and security agencies about rising threats in certain high-altitude and forested areas falling within the jurisdiction of the Kokernag sub-division. The order issued by Sub-divisional Magistrate Prince Kumar sa

SRINAGAR, Jan 2: Police have initiated security proceedings against ten people, and counselled five minors, in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of virtual private network (VPN) in the Union territory for security reasons. Authorities in Shopian and Kulgam districts on Monday (Dec 29, 2025) had suspended the use of VPN services until further notice over security considerations. A police spokesperson said the police conducted a district-wide ve

CHENNAI, Jan 2: Highlighting the vital role of youth in building Viksit Bharat@2047, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan stressed on continuous learning, ethical values, and adaptability in the age of AI and emerging technologies. Delivering the 34th Convocation address at Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute here, he urged graduates to pursue excellence with integrity, resilience, and a spirit of service to the nation. Extending New Year greetings, the Vice-President congratulated the graduat

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered transfers and assigned additional charges to 17 officers in the Finance Department as part of an administrative reshuffle. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Finance Dept Transfers, Assigns Additional Charges To 17 Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAKARTA(Indonesia), Jan 2: Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal landscape. Since proclaiming independence in 1945, the Southeast Asian country had continued to operate under a colonial framework widely criticised as outdated and misaligned with Indonesias social values. Efforts to revise the code stalled for decades as lawmakers debated how

DUBAI, Jan 2: US President Donald Trump and a top Iranian security official exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. Trump initially wrote on his Truth Social platform, warning Iran that if it violently kills peaceful protesters, the United States will come to their rescue. At least seven people have been killed so far in violen

YANGON (Myanmar), Jan 2: Three Indian nationals trapped in a job scam in Myanmar have been repatriated to India, according to an official statement on Friday. The Indian embassy in Yangon announced that since July 2024, a total of 1,757 Indians have been repatriated to India. All three who were victims of the Myawaddy scam centres were repatriated on Thursday. With cooperation from Myanmar authorities & organisations, 3 more Indian nationals from Myawaddy scam centres were repatriated via [] T

MOSCOW, Jan 2: Russian authorities said Friday that the death toll from a Ukrainian drone strike they said struck a cafe in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraines Kherson region rose to 27 people. Kyiv denied attacking civilian targets. Svetlana Petrenko, spokeswoman of Russias main criminal investigation agency, the Investigative Committee, said in a statement that a Ukrainian drone strike on a cafe and hotel in the village of Khorly, where at least 100 civilians were celebrating New Years Eve

NEW YORK, Jan 2: A group of US lawmakers has written a letter to Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra, urging a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in accordance with international law. US Representatives Jim McGovern and Jamie Raskin are among eight lawmakers who have expressed concern regarding the prolonged pre-trial detention of individuals charged in connection with the February 2020 violence in Delhi, including Khalid. Khalid and a few others have been booked unde

MUMBAI, Jan 2: The Indian rupee slipped below the 90-mark and settled the day lower by 22 paise at 90.20 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, amid disappointing macroeconomic data and strengthening of the American currency in overseas markets. Forex traders said persistent foreign fund outflows and strong dollar demand from importers further dented investor sentiment. However, weak crude oil prices and a surge in the domestic equities cushioned the downside, they said, adding that any

MUMBAI, Jan 2: Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday, and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 points, powered by strong buying in power, banking and metal stocks. Unabated capital infusion by domestic institutional investors amid a sharp rally in Asian peers also supported the domestic stock market, traders said. Charting out a firm trend, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 573.41 points or 0.67 per cent to settle at 85,762.01. During the [] The post N

NEW DELHI, Jan 2:Adani Green Energy on Friday said it has incorporated a step-down subsidiary Adani Ecogen Five Ltd (AE5L) on January 1, 2026, which will produce electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind energy. According to a regulatory filing, the AE5L is incorporated in India and registered with the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad, on January 1, and is yet to commence its business operations. Adani Renewable Energy Holding Eleven Ltd (AREH11L), a wholly owned subsidiary of the

New Delhi, Jan 2: The collection of enumeration forms from electors in urban areas was much less as compared to rural areas in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list in nine states and three Union territories, EC officials said on Friday citing available trends. They said most likely reason for electors not returning filled up enumeration forms is that electors are not available at home due to work or professional commitments. Constant migration was seen as anther [] The pos

Leh/Jammu, Jan 2: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar was on Friday declared tax-free in the Union Territory by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta. Dhurandhar, a spy action film directed by Aditya Dhar, has emerged a super hit at the box-office, breaking several records in late 2025 and early 2026 and crossing Rs 1,100 crore in worldwide collections. Lieutenant Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta declares Bollywood film Dhurandhar tax-free in UT Ladakh, the LGs office announced in a post on

New Delhi, Jan 2: Financial dominance of a husband over his estranged wife in a soured marital relationship is not an act of cruelty, the Supreme Court has said while highlighting that a criminal litigation cannot become a gateway to settle scores and pursue personal vendettas. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan made the observation while quashing a criminal case lodged against an estranged husband by his wife, alleging cruelty and dowry harassment. Setting aside a [] The post Hu

BANDIPORA, Jan 2: Authorities on Friday restored regulated vehicular movement on the strategic BandiporaGurez road from the Gurez side, providing temporary relief to locals who had been facing connectivity issues due to adverse weather conditions. Officials said that following improvement in weather and completion of essential clearance work, controlled movement of vehicles was allowed from the Gurez side towards Bandipora. The decision was taken after assessment of road conditions and safety pa

LEH/JAMMU, Jan 2: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday restored the delegation of powers to the lieutenant governor of Ladakh for appraisal and approval of projects costing up to Rs 100 crore under the delegation of financial powers rules (DFPRS). In an official order of MHA, the ministry said it has approved the delegation of powers for appraisal and approval of projects up to Rs 100 crore under DFPRs, 2024, to the Administrators, LGs of union territories [] The post MHA Restores

Jammu, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there will be no general increase in electricity tariffs across the Union territory in the current financial year. The chief minister made this announcement amid apprehensions over an additional 20 per cent charge on electricity consumption during morning and evening hours in the UT. For 2025-26, there is no general increase in electricity tariffs across J&K and the Time of Day (ToD) tariff remains unchanged, the Chief [

Udaipur, Jan 2: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of understanding the delicate balance between self-respect and ego, and urged people not to cross the fine line between the two. While the feeling of self-respect is important, it should never transform into arrogance, Singh said at the 104th foundation day event of the Bhupal Nobles University here. He pointed out that sometimes even an arrogant person may claim to have a high degree of self-respect, highlighting

Jammu, Jan 2: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated a Nodal Officer at the Administrative Department level for the management of stray dogs, an official order issued by the Jal Shakti Department said. According to Government Order No. 02-JK (JSD) of 2026, Mr. Suheel Ahmad Lone, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Jal Shakti Department, has been appointed as the Nodal Officer for the management of stray dogs at the level of the Administrative Department. The order further [] The

TORONTO, Jan 2: An Indian-origin cab driver who picked up a couple, including a pregnant woman, as passengers, delivered three people safely to a hospital on a cold winter night, with the female giving birth on board, local media reported. Hardeep Singh Toor, a Calgary taxi driver, answered a late-night dispatch call last Saturday for what he was told was an urgent ride to a hospital, which turned out to be a couple racing against time for the birth [] The post Indian-origin cab driver picks up

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: The Ministry of Electronics and IT on Friday said it has approved 22 new proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore and production of Rs 2,58,152 crore. The approved proposals include those from Dixon, Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd, Foxconn (Yuzhan Technology India Pvt Ltd), and Hindalco Industries. These approvals are expected to spur 33,791 direct employment opportunities. In continuation of the appr

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Police awarded Director General of Polices Commendation Medals and Certificates to 478 police personnel, including 7 IPS officers, in recognition of their meritorious and dedicated service. See Order Copy Click Here The post 7 IPS Among 478 Police Personnel Awarded DGPs Commendation Medals & Certificates appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Chennai, Jan 2: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said it is important to communicate with other countries to avoid a situation where Indias intentions are misread. Participating in a fireside chat with students here at IIT Madras, Jaishankar said, How to prevent people from misreading you is to communicate. If you communicate well, clearly and honestly, other countries and other people respect it and accept it. A lot of people across the world are proud of their [] The post

Srinagar, Jan 2: In a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on the narcotics network, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has arrested a long-absconding woman drug peddler involved in a high-profile NDPS case, bringing to an end a three-year manhunt linked to the trafficking of a large quantity of contraband. Ina statement, Continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a hard-c

Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 2: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday inaugurated the upgraded runway at the IAFs Car Nicobar air base in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The CDS arrived in Car Nicobar island around 11.30 am and was welcomed by Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, commander-in-chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and several other senior officials. The CDS inaugurated the resurfaced and upgraded runway at the Indian Air Forces Car Nicobar Air Base, an [] The post CDS

JAMMU, Jan 2: In a significant development, the Union Finance Ministry has restored financial powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. The Ministry has delegated authority for appraisal and approval of projects up to Rs 100 crore to the Administrators and LGs of Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep. According to a communique, the powers to LGs and administrators have been granted under the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (

BANGKOK, Jan 2: Asian markets began the new year Friday with gains, while US futures and oil prices also advanced. Hong Kongs Hang Seng jumped 2.2 per cent to 26,189.79 on a strong rally in tech shares. E-commerce giant Alibaba climbed 3.2 per cent and search engine and technology company Baidu jumped 7.5 per cent after it said it plans to spin off its artificial intelligence computer chip unit Kunlunxin, which would list shares in Hong Kong early 2027. [] The post Shares are higher in Asia in

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International Ltd (DIL), the two leading operators of the KFC and Pizza Hut brands, are set to merge, creating a fast-food giant with over 3,000 stores. The boards of Devyani International Ltd (DIL) and Sapphire Foods India Ltd (SFIL), the two leading franchise operators of Yum! Brands, at their respective meetings held on Thursday, approved a scheme of arrangement for the merger, which will have a combined turnover of nearly Rs [] The post Sapp

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: NTPC is exploring multiple international collaborations in the area of technology and fuel to push its nuclear ambitions to diversify energy generation. NTPC is looking to set up around 30 GW of company-owned nuclear projects across various locations in the country in line with the governments ambition of having 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Sources said the company is eyeing 2 GW of nuclear capacity as early as 2032. For technology, NTPC has entered [] The post NTPC explor

NEW DELHI, Jan 2: Shares of cigarette and tobacco product makers ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries dropped on Friday morning, extending their previous days decline, after the government imposed an additional excise duty on such products effective February 1. ITCs stock tumbled 5.11 per cent to Rs 345.35 its 52-week low on the BSE. The stock of Godfrey Phillips India declined 4.58 per cent to Rs 2,184.60. Shares of VST Industries also dipped by 2.56 per [] The post Tobacco stocks contin

NEW DELHI, Jan 2:The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday said the governments move to levy additional excise duty on tobacco products will hurt farmers income and exacerbate smuggling in a market already grappling with illicit trade. The finance ministry last month notified excise duties of Rs 2,050-8,500 per 1,000 cigarette sticks depending on length, effective February 1, under the Chewing Tobacco, Jarda Scented Tobacco and Gutkha Packing Machines (Capacity Determina

Srinagar, Jan 2: The minimum temperatures dropped in Kashmir due to clear skies, as the meteorological department forecast largely dry weather over the next few days, officials said on Friday. Tourist resorts, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and several higher reaches received overnight snowfall on Wednesday night. However, owing to clear skies, the night temperature decreased at most places in the valley, officials said. They also said Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir

NEW YORK, Jan 2: Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani vowed to govern expansively and audaciously and deliver an agenda of affordability for New Yorkers as he thanked his family from Kampala to Delhi after being sworn-in as the 112th Mayor of New York City. Mamdani was administered the oath of office by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont at a ceremonial inauguration outside City Hall on Thursday, the seat of New York City government, on New Years day. He was formally sworn-in [] The post Mamda

INDORE, Jan 2: Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava on Friday said he has received information about 10 deaths due to a diarrhoea outbreak caused by contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city. However, local residents have claimed that 14 individuals, including a six-month-old infant, have died due to the health crisis. The health department has not confirmed this claim. According to health department data, four people have died due to the diarrhoea outbreak in Bhagirathpura. However,

New Delhi, Jan 2: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 case linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit in Bengaluru, officials said on Friday. In its second supplementary chargesheet filed before a court in Bengaluru on Thursday, the agency has named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A, and Nagaraj S under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act, Pre

JAMMU, Jan 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the regularisation of 13 Incharge Chief Accounts Officers and the promotion of 23 Junior Scale Accounts Officers as Chief Accounts Officers following the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee and the J&K Public Service Commission. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Govt Regularises, Promotes Accounts Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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SRINAGAR, Jan 2: In one of the biggest corruption cases in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 108 accused persons in connection with large-scale embezzlement of government funds and illegal appointments in the Electric Division Sumbal. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Srinagar of the Crime Branch has submitted the charge-sheet in FIR No. 25/2018 under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471, 20

JAMMU, Jan 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a 14-day preliminary enquiry after a video circulated on social media showing a Kashmiri cricketer displaying a Palestinian logo on his helmet while playing cricket at the KC Door area of Muthi. The cricketer has been identified as Furqan Ul Haq, son of Tajamul Hussain Bhat, a resident of Tangipuna in Pulwama district. Considering the sensitivity of the issue and its potential public order implications, the enquiry has been initiated under [] T

Jammu, Jan 2: Five houses were gutted and two people sustained injuries after a fire, triggered by an LPG cylinder blast, broke out in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, officials said on Friday. The fire erupted in a house in Thachna village late Thursday and spread rapidly to nearby homes, they said. Teams from the district administration, police, army, and fire services, assisted by local residents, launched a joint operation to douse the flames. Fire tenders [] The pos

*Sethi encourages youth to pursue sports with passion, commitment Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU,Jan 1: In an electrifying finale of the 19th Christmas Gold Cup Football Tournament 2025, J&K Police XI defeated J&K Bank XI to lift the coveted trophy. The tournament was organized by the All J&K Sports & Cultural Welfare Association at Mini Stadium, Parade Ground, here today. The final between J&K Bank XI and J&K Police XI ended in a 2-2 draw, showcasing intense competition and skill from []

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Crowds thronged illuminated malls, recreational centres and tourist spots and devotees visited places of worship and took a dip in holy rivers as people across the country welcomed the New Year with joy and enthusiasm on Thursday. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and chief ministers of several states greeted people on the occasion and wished for peace and prosperity. In the national capital, roads near the India Gate and

Animesh Rohmetra animesh.rohmetra1@gmail.com Walk through Jammu at any hour that matters to ordinary life office mornings in Gandhi Nagar, evening markets in Trikuta Nagar and Channi Himmat, the dense commercial lanes of the old city, or the expanding residential corridors of Janipur and the experience is strikingly uniform. Cars and two-wheelers occupy road edges, footpaths dissolve into improvised parking, junctions choke, and pedestrians are pushed into moving traffic. This condition is routi

Dr Arvind Kohli kohli_arvind@yahoo.com Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour. .Winter vibes suggest Cold Air, Slow mornings, Reading good books with warm cup of tea, quite mind and inherent immunity boost up. Winter brings with it a range of challenges for heart health, especially for those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. The drop in temperature significantly impacts heart function, making it crit