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Jamnagar (Gujarat), 26th Nov: On Sunday, at the Twentieth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Standing Committee and an overwhelming majority of member nations delivered a decisive endorsement of Indias position, confirming that there exists no evidence or grounds to pursue any measures against the country with respect to animal imports. This outcome serves as a powerful validation of Vantaras lawful, transparent, and sciencedriven model of wildli

Jammu, Nov 26: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said from the very first day, his mission in Jammu and Kashmir has been to improve the lives of citizens, eradicate discrimination and injustice, and dismantle the terror ecosystem. Speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations here, Sinha asserted that the long-standing practice of rewarding separatists and harassing patriots has been completely brought to an end. At the event, he administered the reading of Preamble to the Constitution, and p

New Delhi, Nov 26: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that unregulated online gaming apps have links with terror financing and money laundering and justified bringing a law to regulate these virtual platforms. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said it will try to take up the matter for hearing on Thursday. Unchecked expansion of online money gaming has been linked to financial fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and in some cases, the financing [] The post Unregulated Onl

Jammu, Nov 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called for revolutionary innovations from the younger generation, saying fresh perspectives of youth and their innovativeness are a powerful force for building a bright future. He asked the youth to work with dedication and commitment to change not just their own destiny but also shape a new destiny of the world. The focussed and fearless spirit that achieves the goal can only be found in youth. This fearlessness [] The post L

Jammu, Nov 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Constitution Day must inspire a daily commitment to uphold the values of equality and justice enshrined in the countrys founding document, cautioning that rising religious discrimination in education undermines the very spirit of the Constitution. Speaking at the golden jubilee programme of Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom education institute in the border district of Poonch, Abdullah said the Constitution Day should not be re

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was delighted at India winning the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030. He said with the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, India was eager to celebrate these historic games with great enthusiasm. Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030. Congratulations to the people of India and the sporting ecosystem. It is our collective commitment and spirit of sportsmanship that [] T

NEW DELHI, Nov 24:A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved its order on a plea by jailed Jammu and Kashmir parliamentarian Engineer Rashid seeking custody parole or interim bail to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma was hearing the plea filed through advocate Vikhyat Oberoi on behalf of Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid. He has sought either interim bail or custody parole on the grounds that Rashid was a parliamentarian and needed t

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: The CBI has arrested Abul Hossen Molla alias Duronto, who was wanted in connection with the alleged attack on an Enforcement Directorate team at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal on January 5 last year, officials said on Wednesday. A mob attacked the ED team when it went to Sandeshkhali to raid the residence of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh in an alleged ration distribution scam, they said. The agency arrested Molla, who did not join the [] The post CBI arrest

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: Amid speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the issue will be resolved after discussions at the top level with senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified in the recent weeks amid murmurs about a CM change in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20 in the backdrop of an alleged [] The post Kar

MEDAN (Indonesia), Nov 26: Rescuers recovered more bodies in the search for dozens of people buried under landslides or swept away after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesias Sumatra island, increasing the death toll to 17 and leaving six people missing, officials said Wednesday. Rescue teams were struggling to reach affected areas in six regencies of North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks, tea

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: The NIA on Wednesday produced two accused arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast case before a Delhi court. The accused, Soyab and Amir Rashid Ali, were produced before Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to seek their custodial interrogation. The November 10 car blast near the Red Fort claimed 15 lives. (PTI) The post Two accused in Red Fort blast case produced in Delhi court appeared first on Da

PESHAWAR, Nov 26:The Pakistan Government has issued notices to shut down 35 Afghan Refugee Camps in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an official said on Wednesday. A total of 42 refugee camps were established across the province, seven of which have already been closed. The schedule for shutting down the remaining camps is now moving forward rapidly, an official from the provincial Home Department said. The phased evacuation is already underway, and several additional camps are expecte

NEW DELHI: (Nov 26) Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, while considering the possibility of shifting Supreme Court hearings to the virtual-only mode due to the severe air pollution, said he felt unwell when he went for an hour-long walk a day before. Kant said he would decide after consulting the bar, even as the idea of allowing virtual hearings for lawyers above 60 years of age was floated in the court. The observations were made by the CJI at [] The post CJI mulls virtual-only hearings in SC

Planning to watch a family web series that makes you feel connected throughout? Make sure to check out Thode Dur Thode Paas on ZEE5 now. It is a beautiful story of the Mehta family who although living together are emotionally quite apart from each other. It is really quite interesting to see how a simple digital detox changed the lives of a family. The series beautifully shows what happens when a family chooses to stay together without any distractions. The [] The post How Thode Door Thode Paas

MUMBAI, Nov 26: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta on Wednesday said there is no systematic bias in the central banks inflation forecasting. In comments that come amid concerns in some quarters on this aspect, Gupta said the central bank uses a variety of models and expert discussions to arrive at its inflation forecasts and added that estimates going wrong is a global phenomenon. The central bank is also looking to come out with data on balance of payments, a [] The post No systematic bias in in

LONDON, Nov 26: A group of the UKs high-profile lawyers and legal experts have warned against the consequences of an unfair and contrived trial that Labour Party member of Parliament Tulip Siddiq has been subjected to in Bangladesh. Siddiq, a niece of Bangladeshs deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, had resigned as a Treasury minister in British Prime Minister Keir Starmers Cabinet earlier this year after allegations of corruption against her family hit worldwide headlines. A trial against her

CANBERRA, Nov 26: A man has been killed and 75,000 properties have been left without power after a series of severe storms lashed New South Wales, eastern Australia, causing widespread damage from Sydney to the states west, the ABC broadcaster reported on Wednesday, citing the State Emergency Service (SES). The storms, characterized by damaging winds gusting over 110 kilometers per hour (68 miles per hour), had torn down trees and electricity lines across the states regions of Central West, Cent

KARACHI, Nov 26: The Pakistani Navy has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, the military has said. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test was conducted on Tuesday from a locally produced naval platform, enhancing the countrys defence capabilities. The missile is capable of striking both sea and land targets with high accuracy, the ISPR said, adding that it is equipped with advanced guidanc

ABUJA, Nov 26: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted by suspected terrorists in northern Kebbi State more than a week ago. I am relieved that all 24 girls have been accounted for, Tinubu said in a statement late Tuesday, after local authorities reported that the students had been freed unharmed. The girls were kidnapped on November 17 from their dormitory at Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, located in the Wasagu/Danko Local Go

HONG KONG, Nov 26: A raging fire that sent up a column of flames and thick smoke trapped people in a high-rise Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, news reports said. Police said that eight people have been injured, based on initial reports, including three who were unconscious. Hong Kong media said at least some had serious burns. The fire spread on bamboo scaffolding set up around the exterior of the complex in the citys Tai Po district, the [] The post Fire traps people in Hong Kong high-

KARAMSAD (GUJARAT): (Nov 26) , Nov 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the day reminds the countrymen that freedom is not only about rights, but also about duties and a call for unity. The PMs message was read out during the flag-off ceremony of Unity March in Karamsad town of Gujarats Anand district, the native place of Indias first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Gujarat government is organising the padyatra (foot march) from Karamsad to the Statue [] The post Freedom

NEW DELHI: (Nov 26) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday asserted that the Constitution is the cornerstone of the nations identity as also the guiding document to shun colonial mindset and adopt nationalistic thinking. Addressing the Constitution Day event at the Central Hall of the Old Parliament building, now called Samvidhan Sadan, Murmu said India is presenting a new model of development for the world and has taken several significant steps to fulfil the aspirations of the people. Our Const

VATICAN CITY, Nov 26: Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip, a pilgrimage to Turkey and Lebanon that would be delicate under any circumstances but is even more fraught given Mideast tensions and the media glare that will document historys first American pope on the road. Leo is fulfilling a trip Pope Francis planned to make, to mark an important anniversary with the Orthodox church in Turkey. In Lebanon, hell try to boost a long-suffering Christian [] The post Pope Leo XIV visits

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Nov 26:A key US Senator has raised concerns over the continuous suppression of religious freedom and discriminatory policies of the Government against minority groups in Pakistan. According to a report released by Pakistans top human rights body earlier this year, there has been an alarming rise in violence against religious minorities, apart from forced conversions and underage marriages of Hindu and Christian girls. The Pakistani Government continues to suppress religious

JERUSALEM, Nov 26: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel had identified the latest remains returned from Gaza as hostage Dror Or. That leaves the bodies of two hostages in Gaza as the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement nears a conclusion. Palestinian militants released Ors remains Tuesday. Israel has agreed to release 15 Palestinian bodies for each hostage returned. Dror Or was killed by Islamic Jihad militants who overran his home in Kibbutz Beeri on Oct

LOS ANGELES, Nov 26:Hollywood star Vin Diesel has praised his Fast & Furious franchise co-star Dwayne Johnson for his performance in filmmaker Benny Safdies The Smashing Machine. Diesel, who had a years-long feud with Johnson before they buried the hatchet in 2023, shared a long post on Instagram along with a throwback photo from the sets of their 2015 film Furious 7. One of the greatest gifts in life isnt something you can buy, its the relationships forged along [] The post Vin Diesel celebrat

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: India and Slovenia on Wednesday discussed ways to promote trade and investment ties between the two countries, an official statement said. Sectoral cooperation was explored across agriculture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, health, transport, energy, tourism, MSMEs, ayurveda and traditional systems of medicine, it said. These issues were discussed during the 10th session of the India-Slovenia Joint Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) here. Both sides expressed

MUMBAI, Nov 26:TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) on Wednesday said Toyota Bharat Integrated Services has opened its regional parts centre at the TVS ILPs industrial and logistics park facility in Andhra Pradesh. This development comes after Japanese auto groups firm leased over 33,000 sq ft space at the facility earlier for this purpose. By establishing this facility with TVS ILP, TBIS (Toyota Bharat Integrated Services) aims to strengthen parts availability and accelerate service time

NEW DELHI, Nov 26:State Bank of India is confident of achieving its 3 per cent net interest margin guidance even if the Reserve Bank decides to cut the repo rate by 0.25 per cent in next weeks monetary policy review, Chairman C S Setty said. In an interview with PTI, the SBI chairman said that the RBI decision next Friday will be a close call and added that the house view at SBI is pointing towards a shallow cut [] The post SBI confident of achieving 3 pc NIM target even if RBI cuts rate next w

GUWAHATI: (Nov 26) Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked a six-wicket haul as South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series whitewash here on Wednesday. The loss marks another embarrassing chapter in Indias Test history as it was their biggest loss in terms of runs. It was South Africas first series win in India in 25 years. Chasing an improbable 549-run target, Ravindra Jadeja waged a lone battle, scoring an 87-ball 54. The post South Africa inflict 408-run loss

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MUMBAI: (Nov 25) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday targeted the International Cricket Council (ICC) for choosing Ahmedabad in neighbouring Gujarat as the venue for the T20 Cricket World Cup, and alleged politics of favouritism. In a post on X, Thackeray asked why Mumbai cant be the venue for the T20 World Cup final to be held early next year. Eight venues five in India and three in Sri Lanka will host the 55 matches of [] The post Aaditya Thackerays googly to ICC: Why host T2

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SRINAGAR: (Nov 26) Cold conditions tightened its grip on Kashmir on Wednesday as Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season at minus 3.9 degrees Celsius, while the mercury settled below the freezing point at most places in the Valley, officials said on Wednesday. The night temperature in Srinagar was 4 degrees below the normal for the season, officials at the local meteorological department said. Konibal in south Kashmirs Pulwama district was the coldest recorded place in the Valley at

MUMBAI: (Nov 26) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday paid floral tributes to the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting terrorists during the Mumbai terror attack in 2008. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and state minister Ashish Shelar also paid tributes at the martyrs memorial in the premises of the Police Commissioner Office in south Mumbai, where senior police officials were also present. Family members of the policemen who lost their lives during the

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: ICIL, a company belonging to telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittals family office, on Wednesday sold 3.43 crore equity shares, or 0.56 per cent stake, in Bharti Airtel for about Rs 7,190 crore (USD 806 million). After the share sale, Bharti Airtels scrip fell 3 per cent to Rs 2,097.50 apiece on the NSE while it dipped by 2.81 per cent to Rs 2,100 per share on the BSE. The Indian Continent Investment Ltd (ICIL) is [] The post Bharti Airtel promoter entity ICIL sells 3.43 cr shares

MUMBAI, Nov 26: Bengaluru-based electric vehicle firm 3ev Industries on Wednesday said it has raised Rs 120 crore for scaling up manufacturing, charging infrastructure and aftermarket services. The latest funding round was led by city gas distributor Mahanagar Gas Limited, which chipped in with Rs 96 crore, marking its first strategic investment in the electric mobility sector, 3ev Industries said. The Series A funding round also saw participation from Equentis Angel Fund and Thackersey Group a

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: Diageo India (United Spirits Ltd) has reported a 93 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2020 in its fourth annual ESG index, achieving 99 per cent renewable energy use well ahead of its 2030 targets. The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) index, aligned with Global Reporting Initiative standards, UN Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board disclosures, covers fiscal year 2024-2025 and highlights water conservation,

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: Shares of Excelsoft Technologies Ltd on Wednesday listed with a premium of 12.5 per cent against the issue price of Rs 120. The stock made its market debut at Rs 135, rallying 12.5 per cent from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE. Later, the stock surged 18.87 per cent to Rs 142.65 on the BSE. The companys market valuation stood at Rs 1,600.25 crore during the morning trade. The initial public offer [] The post Excelsoft Tech shares debut 12.5 pc higher appeared first on

NEW DELHI, Nov 26: Seven in 10 Indians continue to consume milk and dairy products regularly, though traditional consumption patterns are shifting toward smoothies, protein shakes and flavoured varieties, according to a study released by Godrej Jersey. The India Lactograph Findings FY25-26 study, conducted by research firm YouGov across eight major Indian cities, found that 58 per cent of milk consumers now prefer flavoured varieties like saffron or almond milk, while 51 per cent blend milk int

Actor Mona Singh says she and co-star Bobby Deol were the only two people in the cast who knew the ending of The Ba***ds of Bollywood and she kept it a secret for two years. Released on Netflix on September 18, the show which garnered critical acclaim, captures both the glamour and the grind of chasing dreams in the worlds most vibrant film industry. At the end of the series, it is revealed that Lakshya Lalwanis Aasaman is not the [] The post Kept the ending of Ba***ds of Bollywood a secret for

Neither wealth nor fame and on the top of it immense hard work and stress actor-director Rajat Kapoor doffs his hat to all theatre actors, whether seasoned performers or newcomers, for their relentless dedication to the stage. As he awaits the Delhi premiere of his play Karamjale Brothers, a Hindi adaptation of Russian literary giant Fyodor Dostoevskys final novel The Brothers Karamazov here at OP Jindal Auditorium during the upcoming sixth edition of the Delhi Theatre Festival [] The post Cl

K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com The ongoing turmoil surrounding admission of the first batch of fifty MBBS students for the 2025-26 academic year at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has exposed the systemic faultlines and sensitive issue of Hindu Muslim parity in J&K. What should have been a routine academic exercise has escalated into a full-blown crisis, fuelling unending public protests of different sections of civil society especially the Hindu organisations.

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Nov 25: In a historic international recognition, Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, Founder Chancellor of CGC University, Mohali today was honoured with the prestigious title of The Father of Education in Tokyo, Japan. The rare and distinguished accolade celebrates his lifelong dedication to making education accessible, affordable and transformational for learners across the globe. Marking the momentous occasion, Japan unveiled a special commemorative honourarium coin engrav

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, presented the regions vibrant cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 with the theme EK BHARAT, SHRESHTHA BHARAT. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the event. The J&K Pavilion, located on the 1st Fl

JAMMU, Nov 25: A quiz competition, themed Emerging Business Scenario in India was organized by the School of Business, Faculty of Management, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU). In all 64 students in and as 22 teams participated in the event, that was held under the leadership of Prof Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU. Prof Ashutosh Vashistha, Dean, Faculty of Management praised the effort of the organizing committee in organizing the event and the students for participating in the co

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com Failure is a temporary state, where most valuable lessons are learntThis single sentence in itself encapsulates a world of wisdom. Failure cannot be a perpetual state of being whether for an individual or for a nation state. An interim stage that has within itself myriad lessons for imparting to a targeted entity, failure in itself is the stepping stone for things to improve. The partition of India that was supposed to usher in a relative [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, through Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), participated in 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held at Goa. The J&K Government was represented by Commissioner Secretary Information, M Raju; Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Joint Director Information (Hqrs), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad; Joint Director Information Jammu Deepak Dubey; Nodal Officer, J&K Film Policy Maheer Thakur and Cultural Officer K

Anika Nazir Democracy is supposed to be the best form of conflict resolution: a system where anger gets channelled into ballots, not bullets; where people choose their rulers, and rulers respond. But Jammu & Kashmir tells a different story. The regions most peaceful years have come not under elected governments, but under Central rule. Its worst flare-ups have followed elections meant to heal. The conclusion is unsettling but increasingly difficult to ignore: in J&K, politics has not always reso

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 25: Tour operators from different parts of the country today started a four-day familiarisation (FAM) trip to promote Kashmir tourism, which has seen a decline after the recent Pahalgam attack. Click here to watch video Around 25 travel agents from Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Kolkata arrived in Srinagar and will visit Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonmarg during the tour. The aim is to rebuild confidence among travellers and show that Kashmir is safe for tourism.