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Rajouri, Apr 17 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that a nation is defined by its remotest village where our borders begin and our identity shines before the world. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji, India advances with renewed resolve. Border areas are no longer the nations edge but its first village and foremost opportunity. New commitment thrives and connection with mainstream has taken root, the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Gov

New Delhi:The bill to amend the Womens Reservation Bill failed to clear a key hurdle after the Centre could not secure the votes needed for its passage in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The post Womens Quota Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Doesnt Get Two-Thirds Majority appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Tehran/Washington, Apr 17: Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US President Donald Trump. In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X. The announcement of the reopening of the vital waterway by Araghchi comes a [] The post Iran Sa

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to evaluate and finalize security arrangements for the forthcoming events in the Kashmir Valley. The meeting primarily focused on review of security arrangements in anticipation of the forthcoming events. Deliberations emphasized the need to further strengthen the existing security framework, and optimize deployment of personnel at critical and sensitive locations. IGP Ka

Jammu, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday announced the distribution of free ration to migrants from April 18 across designated ration depots in the Union territory. According to the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, the ration distribution will be carried out under a special scheme for migrants in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions as notified by the government on March 5. All relief ration card holders, irrespective of their categoris

JAMMU, APR 17: Jammu & Kashmir has secured the third rank nationally under Mission Karmayogi during SDHANA Saptah, marking a major milestone in institutionalising continuous learning and competency-driven governance among the civil servants. The recognition reflects the Union Territorys structured implementation of reforms under the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB). With a focus on role-based capacity building, competency mapping and optimal use of the iGOT Karmay

MUMBAI, Apr 17: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied nearly 1 per cent on Friday, driven by optimism surrounding easing geopolitical tensions and fresh foreign fund inflows. Renewed hopes of a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran, along with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, have materially improved global risk appetite, a market analyst said. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 504.86 points, or 0.65 per cent, to settle at 78,493.54. During the day, it surged

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Friday said its arm Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc USA has entered into a USD 30 million settlement agreement with Humana Inc for litigation over alleged anti-competitive practices. Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc USA (LPI) has been involved in multiple civil lawsuits alleging anti-competitive behaviour related to certain products and violation of federal and state antitrust laws. These multiple civil lawsuits were then combined into the collection of similar

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The countrys gold imports rose 24 per cent to hit an all-time high of USD 71.98 billion in 2025-26 on account of high prices of the precious metal, according to Commerce Ministry data. Gold imports stood at USD 58 billion in 2024-25. It was USD 45.54 billion in 2023-24 and USD 35 billion in 2022-23. In volume terms, imports dipped 4.76 per cent to 721.03 tonnes. It was 757.09 tonnes in 2024-25. Similarly, silver imports jumped [] The post Gold imports rise 24 pc to USD 71.98 b

CHANDIGARH, Apr 17: Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday flagged off 25 new Bolero vehicles to enhance the operational strength of the Excise and Taxation Department, stating that the initiative will significantly improve field-level enforcement, curb tax evasion, and further strengthen the states revenue system. Addressing the media, Cheema described the move as a key step in bolstering administrative efficiency. Today marks a vital step forward for our sta

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, has ordered the constitution of committees at zonal level for the regularization of Rehbar-e-Khel candidates in accordance with the Government policy notified in 2017. The post Committees Formed For Regularization Of Rehbar-E-Khel In J&K appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Silver price declined by Rs 5,700 to Rs 2.53 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Friday while gold fell to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams amid subdued demand in the domestic market. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal plunged Rs 5,700, or 2.2 per cent, to Rs 2,53,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes). Gold of 99.9 per cent purity also decreased Rs 1,600, or 1.01 per cent, to [] The post Silver Plunges Rs 5,700, Gold Falls Rs 1,600 In Delhi appeared

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Centre on Friday notified the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act 2023 which provides a 33 per cent quota for women in legislatures, Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territories (UTs). In a notification issued for Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Act, 2023 (38 of 2023), the Central Government hereby appoints [] The po

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated top-performing Ministries, Departments and States at the SADHANA Saptah 2026 ceremony. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the awards system has been reoriented away from individual profiling to performance linked to flagshi

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Supreme Court on Friday said the statutory framework is well-armed to deal with mining mafias, but apparently, the administrative authorities are dragging their feet for reasons which are not difficult to discern. While issuing a slew of directions to deal with rampant illegal sand mining activities in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, the apex court said issues arising in the matter transcend mere questions of regulatory compliance and strike at the very heart of en

Leh, Apr 17: Just three weeks after his visit to Stok village on March 26, during which he had instructed the renovation of the reservoir at Phikar, Stok, the Lieutenant Governor of the UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the first water body under Project Him Sarovar. He also operationalised the water body by releasing glacial melt into it. The operationalisation of the first water body comes just a week after the launch of Project Him Sarovar, which envisages [] The post LG Saxena

JAMMU, Apr 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising several issues concerning them for redressal. Former minister and legislator Abdul Majid Wani, and former legislator Chaman Lal from Ramban, highlighted key concerns pertaining to their respective areas. A delegation from the Indian Institute of Architects, J&K Chapter, led by its Chairman Vikas Dubey, apprised the Chief Minister of issues arising from recent amendments to the Un

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asias largest and a major tourist attraction here, witnessed a sharp decline in footfall this year, with visitors dropping by more than 50 per cent, officials said on Friday. The garden had recorded its highest ever footfall last year, with 8.55 lakh visitors, they said. This year, however, only 3.90 lakh visitors including about 1200 foreigners visited the garden, the officials said. This year, 3.90 lakh visitors visited the Tulip [] T

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: In a friendly banter, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he didnt have the wife issue, as the Congress MP emphasised that everyone has learnt from women in their lives. Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments to the womens quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, Gandhi said women are a driving force in the national imagination and [] The post PM Modi And Myself Dont

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to all Lok Sabha members to vote in favour of the womens reservation bill and said the time has come to ensure that half of the nations population receives its rightful due in decision-making. Shortly before the voting on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Modi urged all members not to do anything that [] The post Time To Give Half O

New Delhi, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped the gift of justice to nari shakti in barbed wire by linking the implementation of womens reservation to the expansion of Parliament, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Friday and asserted that delimitation will turn out to be political demonetisation. Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments in the womens quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, Tharoor demanded that delimit

Cooch Behar (WB), Apr 17: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was using the proposed amendment to the womens quota law in Parliament as a front for the Delimitation Bill that would break the country into pieces. The TMC will fight this Central governments move at every step, she asserted at her partys poll rally here. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill to tweak the womens quota law, along with the Delimitation Bill [] The post BJP using

New Delhi, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservation but is an attempt by the government to change the countrys electoral map by taking away representation from southern, northeastern and smaller states, which is nothing short of an anti-national act. Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments in the womens quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, [] Th

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress on the 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Noorbagh, along with other major ongoing projects being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) in Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; Chief Engineer, KPDCL; Superintending Engineer, UEED; Executive Engineer, R&B; representatives from NBCC; and other concerned of

YAOUNDE (Cameroon), Apr 17: Pope Leo XIV neared the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa on Friday with a day focused on encouraging Cameroons young people, first with a big Mass and then a visit to the countrys Catholic university. Leo was travelling on Friday to Douala, Cameroons main port city, to celebrate Mass and visit a hospital. The Vatican predicted some 600,000 people would turn out for the liturgy, the biggest crowd Leo is expected to draw [] The post More than half-million

Jammu, Apr 17: The administration on Thursday imposed a blanket prohibition on posting or sharing communally sensitive and inflammatory content on social media platforms across Jammu district for a period of 60 days, citing threats to public order and communal harmony. It pointed out that social media platforms have been increasingly misused to spread communally provocative, false and inciting content, which has the potential to disturb public peace, cause communal tensions, and endanger lives a

AHMEDABAD, Apr 17: The Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected appeals filed by self-styled godman Asarams ashram in Ahmedabad against the takeover of land to develop sports infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, citing violations and encroachment. More than 45,000 sq metres of land on which the ashram stands in Motera near the Narendra Modi Stadium is to be used for the proposed Sardar Patel Sports Complex. Sant Shri Asharam Trust, which manages the ashram, had moved an appeal [] Th

BANGKOK, Apr 17: Myanmars former President Win Myint was freed on Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, state-run media reported. The pardon order applied to more than 4,500 prisoners, but it was not immediately clear how many people imprisoned for opposing military rule were included, and there was no sign that 80-year-old former leader Aung San Suu Kyi would be freed. Win Myint is Suu [] The post Former Presi

BARCELONA (Spain), Apr 17: Brazils President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is starting a two-day visit to Spain on Friday where he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez will meet with other leaders, mostly of mid-to-small-sized countries, who are concerned with the fate of the democratic order and the rise of the populist far right. Lula and Sanchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs. They are considered standard-bear

LOS ANGELES, Apr 17: Top Gun 3 is officially in the making with Tom Cruise set to reprise his role of Pete Maverick Mitchell for the third time. Paramount announced the third film during its CinemaCon Presentation in Las Vegas. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is also set to return for the aviation drama, which first released in 1986 and became an instant hit. It was directed by late Tony Scott. Paramount came up with a sequel to the film with director [] The post Top Gun 3 in the works, Tom Cruise to

LONDON, Apr 17: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over revelations that his scandal-tainted pick for UK ambassador to Washington was appointed despite failing security checks, officials said Friday. Starmer says he was unaware that the Foreign Office had overruled the recommendation of security officials in early 2025 not to give Peter Mandelson the job. Many considered Mandelson a risky appointment because of his past friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epste

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has selected 10 Indian AI startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme, an official release said on Friday. The second cohort spans health tech, climate tech, edtech, satellite intelligence, and cognitive AI, as well as other categories, in line with Indias drive to build global AI champions through IndiaAI Missions partnership with Station F and H

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Aditya Birla Capital on Friday said its housing finance subsidiary has raised Rs 2,750 crore by selling 14.29 per cent stake to Indriya Ltd, an arm of PE investor Advent International. In a regulatory filing, Aditya Birla Capital said that Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd (ABHFL) has ceased to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Aditya Birla Capital now holds 85.505 per cent of the equity share capital of ABHFL. The board of directors of [] The post Aditya Birla Housi

JAMMU, Apr 17: In an effort to safeguard communal harmony and public order, the District Magistrate of Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, has issued a formal order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) prohibiting the dissemination of inflammatory or false content on social media. Effective immediately for a period of 60 days, the order bans residents from posting, sharing, or forwarding any materialincluding texts, videos, and memesthat promotes hatred between communities or

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Farmers from Madhya Pradeshs Dhar and Khargone districts met Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi on Friday and alleged heavy losses in their bitter gourd crop due to substandard seeds and seedlings, prompting an immediate action from the government. Following their complaint, officials were directed to ensure compensation for the affected farmers and take strict legal action. An FIR was later registered at Manawar police station in Dhar against Hyderabad-based

Jammu, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade, Jammu, to commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti. The procession was organized by the Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, celebrating the life and teachings of Bhagwan Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance to Bhagwan Parshuram and prayed for peace, progress, and prosperity for one and all. Ved Prakash Sharma, President Dogr

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Tycoon Gautam Adani has overtaken fellow Gujarat business czar Mukesh Ambani to become Asias richest person, as a sustained rally in shares of his ports-to-energy conglomerate lifted his net worth. With a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, Adani surpassed Ambani, whose fortune stands at USD 90.8 billion, to become the richest person in India and Asia, according to the latest billionaire rankings. Adani, founder of his eponymous group, oversees Indias largest private seaport networ

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Government has appointed 20 officers as Executive Magistrates in Reasi district under Section 14(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. According to an official order, the appointed officers will exercise all the powers of Executive Magistrates within their respective territorial jurisdictions in the district. The move is aimed at strengthening administrative and law-and-order mechanisms in Reasi. See Notification Click Here. The post 20 Officers Appointed As Exec

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NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh on being elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third time. Harivansh, a nominated member of the House, was elected unopposed. Congress President and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Harivansh. Speaking in the Upper House, Prime Minister Modi said that being elected for the third time in a row as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is, in itself, a profound expression of []

Curry boy Vikas Khanna is part of the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world and the celebrity chef cant be happier that the term, once a pejorative, is now a badge of honour. This is a very big moment for India, Khanna told PTI in an exclusive interview from New York where he run the popular restaurant Bungalow that dishes up Indian food with a twist. Khanna makes it to the annual Time list along [] The post Curry boy gets to be on global stage: Vikas Khanna on making it to T

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Amid forecast of intermittent spells of light rain and thundershowers at many places till Sunday, Kashmir witnessed light rainfall over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. The MeT data showed that the summer capital Srinagar recorded 2.6 mm of rainfall during the period. Among other areas, Qazigund in south Kashmir received 4.4 mm, Kupwara in north Kashmir 6 mm, while the ski resort of Gulmarg recorded 7 mm, making it one of the [] The post Kashmir

JAMMU, Apr 17: Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized over 21.68 kg of illegally cultivated opium (poppy) plants and booked one person in connection with the case in Kathua district, officials said. Acting on specific information about the illicit cultivation of poppy in the Pallan area of Billawar, a police team launched an operation under the supervision of senior officers on Thursday, they said. During the action, police seized 21.68 kg of poppy cultivation and destroyed it on the spot [] The p

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the placement of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) Smt. Nayeema Firdous as Incharge Executive Engineer in the Jal Shakti Department as a temporary stop-gap arrangement. As per Government Order No. 69-JK(JSD) of 2026 dated April 17, sanction has been accorded to her placement as Executive Engineer on an incharge basis to address administrative requirements. The order states that the arrangement is purely temporary and aimed at mee

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study. Both a short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution were tied to increased migraine activity, as were climate factors such as heat and humidity, findings published in the journal Neurology suggest. These results help us to better understand how and when migraine attacks occur, author Ido Peles, of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer Sheva, Israel, said. They s

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gives 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday to operationalise the proposed amendment being discussed in Parliament. An official explained that bringing the law into force was essential as its proposed amendment will not have come into effect without that. The constitution amendment Bill became a law but did not become part of the Constitution as the government did not bring it into force. [] The post Women

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JAMMU, Apr 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday constituted a Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) aimed at strengthening and streamlining coordination between the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the statistical system of the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 803-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) , the committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary, J&K, with senior administrativ

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