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PESHAWAR, May 5: A prominent cleric was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, police said. Unidentified gunmen ambushed the vehicle of Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees in the Utmanzai area of Charsadda district, injuring two security guards accompanying him, they said. Idrees was considered among the senior and respected religious scholars in Pakistan, known for his contributions to religious education. According to police, the assailants ope

KARACHI, May 5: At least 10 people have died in Karachi because of an intense heatwave that has affected Pakistans Sindh province and has taken temperature to record highs. Five bodies were recovered from various locations across Karachi city on Monday, while five people with symptoms of heatstroke died during treatment at hospitals, said Faisal Edhi of Edhi Welfare Trust, which operates a nationwide network of medical facilities and shelter homes. Karachi recorded its hottest day since 2018 on

CAIRO, May 5: The Sudanese Government accused Ethiopia of being behind recent drone attacks on sites including Khartoum airport and recalled its ambassador on Tuesday. A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since March 1 came from Ethiopias Bahir Dar airport. It also accused the United Arab Emirates of supplying the drones. The Sudanese military has been at war with a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces since

TAOYUAN (Taiwan), May 5: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday it was a basic right for countries to hold state visits, as he returned from his three-day trip to the African kingdom of Eswatini, which his government says China tried to block. Lai was supposed to travel to the country, one of Taiwans 12 remaining diplomatic partners, last month, but had to cancel the initial trip owing to Chinese pressure, Taiwans government said. China pressured three countries to revoke [] The post Taiw

NEW DELHI, May 5: Providing food baskets to 2.8 million people with tuberculosis in India could avert over 120,000 deaths yearly, according to a study. For less than the cost of many biomedical interventions, we could prevent over 100,000 TB (tuberculosis) deaths a year, senior author Pranay Sinha, assistant professor of medicine at the US Boston Universitys school of medicine and an infectious disease physician at the Boston Medical Center, said. Researchers in collaboration with Indias Nationa

NEW DELHI, May 5: The BJP on Tuesday named Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the partys central observer for election of its legislative party leader in West Bengal. The party also appointed Union minister JP Nadda as its central observer for election of the legislative party leader in Assam. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was made co-observer for election of BJPs legislative party leader in Assam, according to a notification issued by the party. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan [] The post

Anantnag, May 5: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, Anantnag Police has dealt a significant blow to the drug mafia by attaching immovable property worth approximately 85 lakhs under the provisions of the NDPS Act. Acting under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, Police Station Srigufwara attached a single-storeyed residential house belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Lassi Ganie, a resident of Shalgam, Srigufwara. The property has been ident

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NEW DELHI, May 5: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday and urged her to terminate the membership of six Rajya Sabha MPs from the state who recently switched allegiances to the BJP. On April 24, the Aam Aadmi Party suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Rajendra Gupta, Vikramjit Sahney and Swati Maliwal quit and merged with [] The post Punjab CM Mann meet

NEW DELHI, May 5: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid to meet his ailing father in AIIMS Delhi for 12 hours a day till May 10. Modifying its earlier order granting interim bail to Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to see his father in Srinagar, a bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain clarified that after the meeting in AIIMS, he would return to [] The post Delhi High Court Permits Engineer Rashid To Visit

JAMMU, May 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the deadline for submission of self-appraisal reports for the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the assessment year 2025-26 in respect of gazetted officers, excluding IAS, IPS, IFS and JKAS officers. As per an order issued by the General Administration Department, the last date for filing self-appraisal on the SPARROW portal has been extended from April 30, 2026 to May 15, 2026. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Extends

JAMMU, May 5: Somesh Kumar has taken charge as Additional Director General North of the Military Engineer Services in Jammu. An officer of the Indian Defence Service of Engineers, he brings extensive experience in handling key engineering assignments within the organisation. The post Somesh Kumar Takes Charge As ADG North MES Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, May 2: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday termed the BJPs victory in Bengal and Assam assembly polls a theft of the mandate, and a big step forward in the saffron partys mission to destroy Indian democracy. Gandhi also came out in support of the TMC, which has been trounced by the BJP in the polls, and urged those gloating over the loss of Mamata Banerjees party to put petty politics aside. Some in the Congress, and others, [] The post Put petty politics aside; its not about one

NEW DELHI, May 5: A promoter group entity of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone has divested a 2 per cent stake in the company for Rs 7,486 crore through open market transactions, with US-based Capital Group picking up the shares, according to the block deal data available on the BSE. Following the stake sale, shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) slipped 1.10 per cent to trade at Rs 1,723.75 apiece on the BSE on Tuesday. Worldwide [] The post Adani Ports stock falls after p

NEW DELHI, May 5: Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT has secured about Rs 1,150 crore from anchor investors, as its Initial Public Offering (IPO) opens for subscription on Tuesday. The Rs 3,405 crore public issue will conclude on May 7. The anchor book saw participation from a diverse set of institutional investors, including NPS Trust (via SBI Pension Fund schemes for central and state government), WhiteOak Capital funds, SBI Life Insurance, Quant Mutual Fund (MF) UTI MF, Kotak MF, Nip

NEW DELHI, May 5: Total automobile retail sales in India grew by 12.94 per cent with a record 26,11,317 units in April as compared to 23,12,221 units in the same month last year, making a bright start to the new fiscal, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Sustained tailwinds from GST 2.0 affordability gains, RBIs supportive rate stance, healthy rural cash flows post a strong rabi cycle and an extended marriage season helped the industry post a robust [] The post Auto i

Srinagar, May 5: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Srinagar Police on Tuesday attached immovable property worth approximately 1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler as part of the ongoing 100 Days Campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. Acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police Station Nowhatta carried out the attachment in connection with FIR No. 61/2019 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. The attached assets include a fully renovated

NEW DELHI, May 5:The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a 14-member grouping including India, the US and Australia, is losing relevance under US President Donald Trumps aggressive trade strategy, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. The IPEF was launched jointly by the US and other Indo-Pacific partner countries on May 23, 2023, in Tokyo. The 14 partners represent 40 per cent of global GDP and 28 per cent of global goods and services trade. IPEF is structured as [] The post IPEF

BENGALURU, May 5: Krutrim, Indias first AI unicorn, has repositioned the company as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, while announcing encouraging financial figures for FY26. The company reported revenues of approximately Rs 300 crore in FY26, a threefold increase over FY25, and its first annual net profit, with a profit after tax margin of over 10 per cent. This marks an important milestone in Krutrims evolution toward a sustainable, infrastructure-led business model. The repositio

KARACHI, May 5: Pakistans only locally-owned brewery has started exporting alcohol a product that continues to remain banned for the countrys majority Muslim population for nearly five decades now. Murree Brewery has started exporting its beers and other alcoholic spirits to countries which are not part of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, a bloc of 57 nations with significant Muslim populations. In April, alcoholic drinks were exported to countries that include the United Kingdom, Japan

NEW DELHI, May 5: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said it has bagged an order valued between Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore from the joint venture of state-owned Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited for the development of a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha. The project is likely to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonia nitrate per day, reducing import dependence, conserving foreign exchange and strengthening domestic industrial capabilities in energ

Srinagar, May 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has intensified its crackdown on recruitment fraud by conducting searches in connection with FIR No. 19/2017 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC of Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (now EOW Kashmir), and arresting a habitual offender involved in the case. The arrested accused has been identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir, a Senior Assistant in the Health Department and a resident of Tankipora Shahe

NEW DELHI, May 5:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates port city of Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Modis sharp denouncement of the attacks came a day after the Indians were injured after drone strikes caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike. Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to [] The post PM Modi Condemns

GORAKHPUR (UP), May 5: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday assured people that his Government would ensure effective resolution of all their problems, as he interacted with citizens during a janata darshan programme held at the Gorakhnath temple here. Do not worry, the government will ensure that every problem is addressed effectively, the Chief Minister, according to an official statement, told those who had gathered to present their grievances. Taking note of complaints rel

Budgam, May 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday led a padyatra in Budgam as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, aimed at raising awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthier society. The padyatra witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, youth, civil society members, and officials, reflecting a collective commitment to eradicate the menace of substance abuse from the region. Addressing the participants, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the i

NEW DELHI, May 5: The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Modi government over sluggishness in private corporate investment and said the refusal to invest is motivated by several factors such as slow consumer demand growth due to Indias stagnant real wages crisis as well as the ED-CBI-IT raid raj. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that for some time now, his party has been drawing attention to a fundamental problem preventing the economy from achieving higher re

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ANANTNAG, May 5: As government intensify crackdown on drug trafficking under Nasha Mukhtsar J&K Abhiyan across the UT, Anantnag Police apprehended a notorious woman drug peddler involved in multiple narcotics cases and seized contraband substances from her possession, officials said on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said in a statement that a police party of Police Post Dialgam had established a routine naka checking point at Laalan Bypass. During checking, one lady was noticed approaching from

NEW DELHI, May 5: India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates port city of Fujairah as unacceptable and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians. New Delhis reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike. The attack on Fujairah that resulted [] The post India Describes Attac

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 4: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Zone Jib, today launched an inter-school zonal-level tournament for Under-14 and Under-17 boys, in line with the annual 2026-27 activity calendar approved by Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K (UT), Anuradha Gupta. The tournament commenced with competitions in Kabaddi, Cricket, Chess, Table Tennis, Wrestling and Yoga under the supervision of Zonal Physical Education Officer, Zone Jib, Jyoti Ran

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it , tyranny is a habit , it has its own organic life , it develops finally into a disease, blood and power intoxicate; return of the human dignity, repentance and regeneration become impossible. Most of the countrymen must be celebrating the power of ballot , especially in much sensitive West Bengal where the saffron surge the saffron wave has swept away [] The post Bengal is salva

Giriraj Singh When we speak of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat we are not just speaking of self reliance in production but of leadership in global value chains. Few sectors capture this opportunity as clearly as footwear. It is one of the most universal products in daily life used by a school student walking to class, a worker standing through long shifts, a delivery partner constantly on the move and an athlete pushing physical limits. Yet despite being the worlds second largest [] The post Smart, Susta

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com The second term of United States President Donald Trump marked a shift in how Washington approached its external engagements. The emphasis moved away from continuity in alliances towards immediate outcomes. Partnerships were assessed less on their long-term strategic value and more on their ability to deliver results in specific situations. This approach became visible during the 2026 Iran war and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, which affected global oil flows,

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the athletes to act as ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at the University of Kashmir. In his address, Sinha reiterated that the administration is committed to building a robust sporting culture across higher educatio

Vijays TVK stars in TN blockbuster, UDF bags Kerala * People have shown faith in BJP, our party synonymous with good governance: PM KOLKATA/CHENNAI/ DELHI, May 4: Extending its saffron brushstroke in the east, the BJP was today set for a decisive win over the TMC in long elusive West Bengal and headed for another term in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK made a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu as the largest single party in terms of seats won or [] The post BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bag

Over 13,000 MSMEs assessed by JKMHC Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning and progress of the Jammu & Kashmir MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), a digital initiative aimed at diagnosing, reviving and strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises across the Union Territory. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce and Director, IIM Jammu was attended by Executive Director

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: The Panun Kashmir Badminton Premier League Season 1 concluded today at Badminton Park, Lane 12, Jagti Genocide Survivor Camp, after three days of intense matches under the theme Yes to Sports, No to Drugs. The valedictory ceremony was attended by Dr Agnishekhar, Convenor, Panun Kashmir, as chief guest, and Tito Ganju, Chairman, Panun Kashmir, as guest of honour. Special guests included Leninji Bhat, Bebooji Zutshi, Bhushan Lal Bhat, and Bitooji Bhat.

Darbar Move offices reopen in Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar today as offices reopened in the summer capital. He was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour on the occasion. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Darbar Move, which was resumed last year in Jammu, marks the restoration of a key governance tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Civil Secretariat shifting in full

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Jammu & Kashmir BJP celebrated the partys massive gains and victories in the Assembly elections held across West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. BJP leaders and activists danced, distributed sweets, and congratulated one another over what they termed as a historic endorsement of Prime Minister, Narendra Modis visionary leadership and the BJPs people-centric governance m

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Rakesh Kumar of Jammu and Kashmir UT excelled at the National Powerlifting and Deadlift National Championship 2026, organised by the Indian Powerlifting Federation (IPF) at Udaipur, Rajasthan. Rakesh Kumar secured two gold medals in different categories, delivering an outstanding performance at the national level competition. His achievement was widely appreciated by sports officials and participants present at the event. Suraj Joshi, District Preside

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: In a major legal development in the Pahalgam terror attack case, the court of Special Judge under Section 11 NIA Act, Jammu, Prem Sagar has ordered framing of charges against a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba/The Resistance Front handler and two alleged local harbourers, holding that sufficient prima facie material exists to put them on trial. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The order was passed in NIA Versus Sajid Jatt & Others arising out of

NC-Cong alliance runs into rough weather *Both parties confident on finding solution Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 4: The NC-Congress alliance in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil appears to have run into rough weather with Chairman-cum-CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon refusing to quit even after completing of two and half years term to pave the way for swearing-in of the Congress CEC as per power sharing agreement reached between the two parties before formation of the Council. Fol

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: JP World School, Channi, Jammu, hosted a three-day inter-school tennis ball cricket tournament organised by the District Jammu Tennis Ball Cricket Association under the aegis of the J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association and recognised by the J&K Sports Council. The event witnessed participation of over 500 students from various reputed schools. The tournament aims to promote sports culture among youth and encourage a drug-free society by engaging studen

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: A deputation from Bank of Baroda, led by its Executive Director Beena Vaheed, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed plans for expanding the banks operations across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the delegation outlined its strategy to strengthen its presence in various parts of Srinagar and other regions, with a focus on enhancing banking outreach and contributing more actively to Jammu and Kashmirs economic growth. The Chief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Provincial president of the National Conference for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that its decade-long rule has been marked by broken promises, missed opportunities, and growing disillusionment among the people of Jammu particularly in border and Kandi areas of district Samba. He was addressing a well-attended party meeting of Vijaypur Assembly Constituency at party office Jammu today. Gupta said the BJP has lost

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) ruled that the condition of 33 years for full pension is not in tune with norms and law and held the condition as put by the authorities is bad in law. The CAT Srinagar bench while quashing the communication of Financial Advisor to Higher Education Department wherein the applicant teachers were denied the benefit of one additional increment to college teachers. The bench of Ritu Tagore passed the direction while [

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 4: A vibrant National Art Workshop titled Jashan-e-Bahar is being organized at TRC Chatroo from May 4 to 8, 2026, bringing together art, culture and creativity on a single platform. The workshop, themed With Colours, offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage, learn and paint alongside renowned national-level artists, including Shalender Singh (Delhi), Aditya Shankar Prasad (Noida), P. Devaraj (Tamil Nadu), Sharmila Sharma (Delhi), Govind Vishwas

KOLKATA, May 4 : The BJP stormed past the majority mark in the West Bengal assembly on Monday, winning 156 seats and leading in 52 others, taking its overall tally to 208, according to the Election Commission. The halfway mark stands at 148 in the 294-member House, but with counting of votes currently underway for 293 seats as polling in Fata was countermanded, the majority mark dropped to 147. The BJP cut through the ruling TMCs traditional strongholds and expanded [] The post BJP crosses major

NEW DELHI, May 4: Silver prices plunged Rs 3,917 to Rs 2.47 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday as elevated crude oil rates amid inflation concerns dampened investors sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the white metal for July delivery decreased by Rs 3,917, or 1.56 per cent, to Rs 2,47,020 per kg in a business turnover of 7,234 lots. Last week, silver gained Rs 879 to settle at Rs 2.50 lakh per kg on the MCX. [] The post Silver futures plunge Rs 3,917 to Rs 2.47 lakh/kg

NEW DELHI, May 4 : Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the proposed high-speed corridors, high-density corridors and other important National Highway corridors in Maharashtra, according to an official statement. During the review meeting in New Delhi, Gadkari discussed several key highway development projects including six-laning of the NagpurBhandara section, four-laning of the TalodaBurhanpur section, the DurgGadchiroliMancherial corridor, the Gadchir