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NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met heads of banks to discuss risks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) following global concerns over Anthropics Mythos model threatening data security of financial systems. The meeting assumes significance in view of development of the Claude Mythos AI model by Anthropic, claiming that it has found vulnerabilities in many major operating systems. According to sources, risks and measures needed to deal with AI were discussed

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23: A senior Indian diplomat met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres here and underscored Indias strong commitment to multilateralism. Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Ambassador Sibi George called on Guterres at the UN headquarters Wednesday. Both exchanged views on UN reforms and imparting greater voice to the Global South, which India has consistently championed including through initiatives such as India-UN Development Partnership Fund, MEA official

Mumbai, Apr 23: Sanju Samson carried his bat with a splendid 101 not out, while Akeal Hoseins stunning 4/17 powered Chennai Super Kings to a crushing 103-run victory over a listless Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League clash here on Thursday. Samson stood tall with a 54-ball 101 (10x4s, 8x6s) in the first half, which took a faltering CSK to a challenging 207/6. In reply, Mumbai Indians endured a horror start, slumping to 11 for three inside the first [] The post Samson, Hosein power CSK

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com Behind the scenic grandeur of Gilgit-Baltistan lies a region of chronic instability. It bears the scars of periodic eruptions of violence, political marginalisation, and a sectarian fault line that Pakistani authorities have never allowed to heal. At the heart of this tension is the systematic repression of the regions Shia-majority population, a community that Islamabad has long regarded with deep suspicion: partly because of its roots in the former princely st

Tarun Vijay tarunvijay2@yahoo.com Through Sanskrit, Bharatvarsh descends into your heart. Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak, RSS Since the days of invaders, the first attack by our enemies has been on the pillars that sustained the nation and its people-libraries, books, authors, and gurus; and then on common men, women, and children. The motive was to dismantle the belief system, erode societys confidence, and eliminate the institutions that gave strength to the masses. They sought to destroy the

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com Entering a conflict without a defined end state, away from the homeland, consuming reserves of munitions beyond levels of production, while facing falling popularity at home can be difficult for any head of state. Trump is going through this phase since initiating the Iran conflict with Netanyahu, against the advice of his generals. He was promised victory in days, which has now extended into weeks. His delusions of victory, a puppet regime installed and contro

Top Comdrs of tri-services to attend Situation in last one year, roadmap ahead to figure Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 23: A Joint Commanders Conference (JCC) is proposed to be held on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor on May 7 to discuss situation during past one year and roadmap ahead especially if Pakistan-backed terrorists try to commit another terror act. The conference assumes significance as it is being held between May 6-8 in Jaipur exactly a year after Operation Sindoor carried [] The po

24NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in an accident in Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Eight people were killed and two others injured after a pickup vehicle fell into a deep gorge in the Chamba area of the Tehri district. The loss of lives due to an accident in [] The post PM Modi condoles deaths in Uttarakhand due to accident; announces ex g

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the New School Building of Swami Pranavanand Vidyamandir in Panjgrain, Nagrota. The School is run by Bharat Sevashram Sangha, a renowned socio-cultural and philanthropic organisation. Bharat Sevashram Sangh started pre-primary to Class 8 education here in 2014 under Har Ghar Shiksha. Over half the students are from poor families; they have illuminated countless lives. Addressing a gathering on the occas

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Green Jobs and Green Entrepreneurship are set to become the defining driver of the Green Economy of future, with sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, green fuels and circular economy creating large-scale employment opportunities for the youth. The

NEW TEHRI, Apr 23 : Eight people died and two others injured when a utility pickup vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a 300-metre deep gorge near Chamba in Tehri district on Thursday, officials said. The accident occurred around 2.15 pm near Nail village on the Chamba-Koti Colony road. The victims, all of them from Thyoldhar village in the Ghansali, were returning home from a funeral, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, Tehri District Magistrate Nitika [] The post 8 killed, 2 in

J&K Govt visible only in elite functions: LoP Suhail Bhat Srinagar Apr 23 Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore today accused opposition parties, particularly Congress, of obstructing efforts to fast-track the implementation of womens reservation in Parliament, saying delays linked to census and delimitation processes could prevent its implementation before the 2029 general election. Click here to watch video Addressing a press conference here, Rathore said the G

Journalists often become voice of unheard Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: Chief Justice of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Justice Arun Palli said today that true value of journalism lies not in speed alone; but in verification, balance and integrity and asserted that journalism remains one of the noblest responsibilities in public life. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Justice Palli made these remarks in his address after presenting RK Chhibber Memorial Best Journalist

Tantray, Meenia, Vinod Kumar get honours JAMMU, Apr 23: Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Justice Arun Palli today presented the Prof R.K. Chhibber Memorial Trust-Press Club of Jammu Journalism Awards to TV Bharat Senior Correspondent Amir Tantray, Dainik Jagran Deputy Chief Reporter/Bureau Chief Ajay Meenia and Gulistan News Consultant Editor Vinod Kumar. Each awardee received a cheque for Rs 25,000 and a memento. The awards were presented at a function organised b

NEW DELHI, Apr 23 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday invited the German industry to co-develop and co-produce with India, as he underscored the need to forge partnerships based on reliability and shared interests amid the current shifts in geopolitical alignments and disruptions in supply chains. He was addressing Indian and German defence industry leaders during the Defence Investor Summit in Munich on the final day of three-day maiden visit to the European nation. Singh invited the G

Sporadic incidents of violence KOLKATA/CHENNAI, Apr 23: West Bengal registered a record voter turnout of 92.72 per cent in the first phase of assembly polls today amid sporadic incidents of violence, while Tamil Nadu recorded unprecedented voting of 85.14 per cent as the BJP pushed to unseat Mamata Banerjee in Bengal and expand in the South. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In the first phase, 152 constituencies in West Bengal went to polls, while voting for the 234-member [] The p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the foundation day of Sarv Shakti Chandi Mata Mandir at Dhammi, Nagrota. The Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at the holy temple and prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of all. The religious proceedings were marked by the lighting of the Akhand Jyot and the traditional reciting of Ved Path. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor also reviewed the ongoing construction works of Yatri Halls, being dev

Six of 9 J&K University VCs now on extended tenure Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Apr 23: Vice-Chancellors of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, have been granted extension in tenure, thus taking the number of varsity heads serving on extension to six out of the total nine State Universities in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp While the Vice-Chancellor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: In a significant step towards strengthening access to justice and expanding outreach of legal services to the grassroots level, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority in the presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and other Judges of the High Court at Jammu today flagged off a fleet of Multi Utility Vehicles for District Legal S

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: In a stern move aimed at enforcing discipline and ensuring smooth functioning of courts, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed all officers and officials of the District Judiciary in the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh to strictly adhere to prescribed office timings, warning that any violation will be viewed seriously and dealt with under relevant provisions of law. According to a circular issued by the Registrar General MK Sharma, [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: Vanshika Jamwal, a student who secured the highest rank in the Post Graduate Hindi Course 2023-25 of Jammu University, was presented with the Shanti Shaligram Medha Puraskar 2025 by the Hindi Sahitya Mandal, Jammu, here today. The award was given at a special function organized by the Mandal at Kala Kendra, in which former Additional Secretary of the JK Akademi for Art, Culture and Languages, Arvinder Singh Aman was the chief guest. Prof Rajni Bala, [] The

Heroin, US-made pistol, vehicles seized Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three hardcore criminals in Bishnah area in two separate cases, recovering heroin, a pistol, live cartridges and vehicles from their possession. Addressing media persons here, SP Headquarters Jammu, Anna Sinha said in the first case, one Amit Kumar of Sehora, who is involved in six FIRs related to attempt to murder and abduction, was apprehended. She said 254 grams of heroin (chi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu RN Watal has convicted Sanjeev Kumar in the Rahul Puri murder case and sentenced him to life imprisonment under Section 302 RPC, while also awarding three years simple imprisonment under Section 4/25 of the Arms Act, with both sentences to run concurrently. The judgment was delivered by Principal Sessions Judge Jammu R N Watal in a case arising out of FIR No. 39/2016 of Police Station City, Jammu. The prosecution was [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 23: The School Education Department today ordered the attachment of the In-charge Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla with immediate effect. As per a Government Order No. 159-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated April 23, Abdul Rashid Mir, who was also holding additional charge as CEO Bandipora, has been attached to the Directorate of School Education Kashmir. The order, issued from the Civil Secretariat Jammu, stated that the decision has been taken by the competent

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 23: Jammu & Kashmir has achieved a historic milestone in table tennis as Ritvik Gupta clinched the Under-17 Boys National Title at the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships, organized under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI). The prestigious championship was held at the New Multipurpose Hall in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, where top young paddlers from across the country competed for national honours. I

LONDON, Apr 23 : A new MoU between the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Imperial College London has paved the way for deepening India-UK ties in the life sciences sector. The Indo-UK Life Sciences Innovation Corridor, agreed in Bengaluru this week, will facilitate cross-border innovation collaboration to leverage mutual biological research and entrepreneurial ecosystems. The corridor is designed to create and foster a long-term vision for greater bilateral innovation and

NEW DELHI, Apr 23 : Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday reaffirmed Indias commitment to strengthening regional connectivity, enhancing trade and deepening people-to-people ties across the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. During a virtual address to the 13th Meeting of SCO Transport Ministers in Kyrgyzstan, Gadkari highlighted the focus on multimodal connectivity, sustainable infrastructure, and green mobility. According to a social media post from Gadkaris office, the

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Apr 23: Three individuals were arrested with 3.78 grams of heroin-like substance from Rakh Barotian area under the jurisdiction of Police Station Vijaypur here today. During checking of vehicles on link road leading towards Rakh Barotian area near AIIMS residential complex, Vijaypur, a scooty bearing registration number JK02DT-1246 was intercepted, a police official said. On search of three people riding on the scooty, he said, 3.78 grams of heroin-like substance w

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 23: A series of events were organized by the Department of Libraries & Research today across Kashmir division to commemorate the World Book & Copyright Day-2026. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 every year to promote the love for reading and writing; power of publishing, making reading accessible for all and the importance of protecting intellectual property through copyright laws. The Day also signifies the potential of books and liter

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 23: A youth, working as porter with the Army was killed in a road accident near Gurdiwala village in Sathra area of Tehsil Mandi in Poonch District today. Official sources said that the youth was travelling from Gali Pindi towards Jandrolla when his motorcycle met with an accident. He lost control over the speeding bike and rolled down into a deep gorge along his two-wheeler. The locals of the area rescued him and tried to shift [] The post Army porter dies in

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 23: High Court upheld the detention order passed against two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and dismissed their pleas challenging the orders of PSAs citing the preventive detention is devised to afford protection to society. Justice M A Chowdhary upheld the PSA of Ishfaq Ahmad Sheikh of Chakoora, Litter and Mohammad Ashraf Mantoo of Bijbehara. The duo was detained by the District Magistrates of District Pulwama and Anantnag vide orders dated 26.04.2025 and 30.04

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 23: In a strong action against drug trafficking, the police in Rajouri today detained a notorious drug- peddler under PITNDPS Act. A police spokesman said that the accused- Munshi Khan, son of Khan Mohd, resident of Dhanour Dindian in Rajouri district, was involved in multiple cases of drug- peddling. Taking cognizance of his continuous involvement in such illegal activities, the competent authority issued detention orders under the PITNDPS Act, and sent him

JAMMU, Apr 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has extended the arrangement for manual acceptance of challans from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K till May 31, 2026. According to an order issued by the Registrar General, the extension has been granted under the same terms and conditions as laid down in previous orders, with a clear stipulation that no further extension will be allowed. The order states that the decision has been taken in continuation of [] The post J&K High Co

JAMMU, Apr 23: In a significant initiative to promote cinema, culture, and tourism, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has initiated plans to host a prestigious international film festival through the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR). The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, which was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism; Commissioner Secretary, Information; Director, Informati

JAMMU, Apr 23: The School Education Department (SED) of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of five Principal ranked officers. The post School Education Department Transfers Five Principals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Trump orders US military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz, says mine clearing has begun, reports AP The post Trump orders US military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz, says mine clearing has begun, reports AP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 23: In a significant step towards strengthening access to justice and expanding outreach of legal services to the grassroots level, Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority in the august presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and other Companion Judges of the High Court at Jammu today flagged off a fleet of Multi Utility Vehicles for District Legal Services

Jammu, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that genuine concerns of various sections of society would be addressed on priority, and reiterated the governments commitment to inclusive development. The assurance was given during meetings with several public and trade delegations, which called on the chief minister here and presented a wide range of developmental and industry-related issues while seeking continued policy support and facilitation, officials said.

Jammu, Apr 23: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon students and teachers to contribute to nation-building and adapt classrooms to todays changing global landscape, positioning India as the worlds leading knowledge economy. He said that every student talented in art, craft, music, or entrepreneurship deserves equal respect and opportunity. Students and teachers must contribute to nation-building and adapt classrooms to todays changing global landscape, positioning India as

Srinagar, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department on Thursday ordered the attachment of the In-charge Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla with immediate effect, officials said. According to Government Order No. 159-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated April 23, Abdul Rashid Mir, who was also holding additional charge as CEO Bandipora, has been attached to the Directorate of School Education Kashmir. The order, issued from the Civil Secretariat Jammu, stated that the decision has been taken b

RAJOURI, Apr 23: A four-member committee has been constituted to investigate alleged irregularities in the BDO Office Nowshera. As per an order, the panel will examine the allegations and verify the facts through a fair and transparent inquiry. It has been directed to submit its report within a stipulated time frame. The concerned office has been asked to provide all necessary records and extend full cooperation to ensure a smooth investigation. The post 4-Member Panel Framed To Probe Alleged I

New Delhi, Apr 23: A study has found that dietary risk factors high intake of sodium, low fruit consumption and a lack of whole grains were responsible for 5.91 million cardiovascular deaths in 2023. Researchers, including those from Beijing Childrens Hospital in China, analysed data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, and evaluated 13 dietary risk factors over a 33-year period. China faced the highest absolute number of diet-related cardiovascular deaths at 1.36 million, followed by

SRINAGARM, Apr 23: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district has deployed a canine unit to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and trade. Intensifying efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, Shopian Police in coordination with the CRPF 14th Battalion, has deployed its canine unit (Narcotic Dog Squad) to strengthen action against drug trafficking in the district, an official statement issued Thursday said. Officials said as part of a special enforcement drive, trained sni

NEW DELHI, Apr 23:An analysis of memorial records of 505 people who lived with chronic fatigue syndrome has revealed themes of systemic and clinical neglect, personal burden and quality of life, among others. Findings published in the journal PLOS One also point to themes of institutional failure, including a lack of acknowledgement by health and insurance authorities, and a social disconnection. Researchers from the US Iowa State University analyzed entries in the National Chronic Fatigue and I

SRINAGAR, Apr 23: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached a plot of land belonging to a terror accused in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. An NIA team attached the plot of land measuring 3.2 kanals (17,300 square feet) at Abhama in Rajpora area of Pulwama district, officials said. The attached property belongs to Tanveer Ahmad Wani, an accused in a UAPA case. The attachment was carried out under the provisions of Section 33(1) of the Unlawful Activities [] The post NIA

Dehradun, Apr 23: Medical professionals play a vital role in nation-building and must view healthcare as a public trust, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said here on Thursday. Addressing the sixth convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, he described the graduation as a defining moment of transition, reflection and responsibility. The vice president noted that the spiritual setting of Rishikesh, a global centre for healing and gateway to the Himalay

PARIS, Apr 23: Britain and France are set to unveil a new multimillion-euro deal Thursday aimed at reducing the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, with increased police patrols and enhanced surveillance in northern France. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez are to sign the three-year agreement during a joint visit to the region. Under the deal, the UK will provide 500 million pounds (USD 675 million) to strengthen measures in no

TEHRAN, Apr 23: Irans parliament and the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) are jointly reviewing proposals to assert sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint, with final authority on the move yet to be determined, a lawmaker said. Fadahossein Maleki, a member of parliaments National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told Mehr News Agency that both the legislature and the SNSC are examining multiple proposals on managing the strategic waterway.

THE HAGUE, Apr 23: Judges at the International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he allegedly oversaw while in office. A three-judge panel found unanimously there were substantial grounds to believe the ex-leader was responsible for dozens of murders, first as mayor of the southern Philippine city of Davao and later as president. Duterte, 80, was arrested in the Philippines las

TEHRAN, Apr 23: Reza Pahlavi, Irans exiled crown prince, criticised the ceasefire between the Unites States and Iran. He argued Thursday that the agreement assumes the Iranian governments behaviour will change and youre going to deal with people who all of a sudden have become pragmatists. I dont see that happening, he said during a news conference in Berlin. Im not saying that diplomacy should not be given a chance, but I think diplomacy has been given enough chance. Pahlavi [] The post Irans e