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Srinagar, Dec 8 : The mobile phone of a Chinese national, detained here for violation of visa rules, has been sent for a thorough forensic examination as he had visited places of strategic importance in Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Hu Congtai, 29, continues to be under detention as he has not been forthcoming about his reason for visiting the bordering Union territories. He was detained after an army unit noticed an unusual chatter on the [] The post J&K | Probe Agenci

Mumbai, Dec 8: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation-appointed panel investigating the flight disruptions at IndiGo is likely to summon the airlines CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer Isidre Porqueras on Wednesday as part of the ongoing probe, according to a source on Monday. The four-member panel, comprising Joint DG Sanjay Brahamane, Deputy Director General Amit Guupta, senior Flight Operations Inspector Kapil Manglik, and FOI Lokesh Rampal, has been tasked with identifying the

Ganderbal, Dec 8: In a major security breakthrough, Ganderbal Police has cracked the sensitive drone-violation case reported during the Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, identifying and chargesheeting two individuals after detailed forensic analysis of the seized drone. In a statement, Jammu and Kashmir Police at Ganderbal achieved a major breakthrough in a sensitive security case related to the violation of No Flying Zone restrictions imposed during the Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. A drone, illegally operated

Jammu, Dec 8: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu on Monday kick-started a week-long, first-of-its-kind Basohli painting workshop, offering students a rare chance to learn directly from GI tag-certified women artists practising the 300-year-old artistic tradition. Director, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, B S Sahay, said he welcomes the living heritage of Basohli Art to its Jagti campus, as it hosts the master practitioners whose devotion, skill, and cultural memory preserve the

JAMMU, Dec 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today appointed Prof (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal of Government Medical College Srinagar, as the Inquiry Officer to probe the incident that occurred on December 8 at the Child and Maternity Hospital in Anantnag. She has been tasked with conducting a detailed enquiry and outlining the sequence of events, while Dr Mushtaq Ahmed, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, will assist her. The Inquiry Officer has been directed to submit a comprehensiv

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the time had come for an unbiased evaluation of Vande Mataram and asserted that the entire song and the Anand Math book were never anti-Islam, but reflected the popular sentiments against the Nawab of Bengal and British imperialism. Participating in the debate on the 150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram, Singh also hit out at the Congress, claiming that the politics of appeasement led to the division of [] The post Time

CHANDIGARH, Dec 8: The Punjab Police on Monday claimed it has dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module with links to a Pakistan-based handler and apprehended six persons, including a juvenile. Police recovered six pistols from the accused, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler through social media platforms, who shared coordinates for weapon consignments, he said. In a p

MUMBAI, Dec 8: Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital (SSO) on Monday said it has secured USD 2.8 million (about Rs 25 crore) in funding from the Everhope Oncology platform, founded and backed by Narayana Health, W Health Ventures and 2070 Health. This partnership marks a defining moment for our team. It enables us to launch three new centres in Mumbai and invest deeply in clinical talent, advanced infrastructure and robust systems, so we can consistently deliver care at the highest [] The post S

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Markets regulator SEBI has overhauled merchant bankers rule by introducing capital adequacy framework, requiring a liquid net worth and mandating minimum revenue from permitted activities. The new rules are aimed at ensuring financial stability, improving risk management, and facilitating ease of doing business. Under the new rule, Sebi has allowed merchant bankers to undertake activities falling outside its purview under the same firm subject to certain conditions. In its not

JERUSALEM, Dec 8: Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early on Monday, escalating a campaign against an organisation that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East, or UNRWA, said in a statement that sizeable numbers of Israeli forces, including police on motorcycles, trucks and forklifts, entered the compound in the Palestinian nei

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The widespread disruptions in IndiGo flights, resulting from the airlines failure to plan for aviation regulations communicated to industry more than a year in advance, could result in financial damage from loss of revenue as well as potential penalties for cancellations, Moodys Ratings said on Monday. In a note, Moodys said the disruptions are credit negative for the airline. Despite temporary reprieve, failure to effectively plan for new aviation regulations is credit negati

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Indias agriculture sector growth is estimated to be lower at 4 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year compared to the rate of 4.6 per cent recorded in the previous fiscal, a senior government official said on Monday. It (agri growth) will be close to 4 per cent in FY 2025-26. It is difficult to attribute reasons for lower growth at this point of time, Ramesh Chand, member of government think tank Niti Aayog, told [] The post Agri growth estimated to be lower at 4 pc in FY26: R

JAMMU, Dec 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the committee responsible for finalising the mechanism to outsource identified assets of the Tourism Department in a phased manner. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Govt Reconstitutes Panel On Outsourcing Tourism Assets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 8: In the interest of administration, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir Monday ordered transfers and postings of two J&K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Govt Orders Transfer, Posting Of Two JKAS Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Dec 8: A senior Army officer on Monday asked the troops to stay alert and maintain a firm and consistent approach in counter-terrorist operations in militancy-infested Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in the hilly district to assess the ground situation and review operational readiness and security dynamics, the Army said. The corps commander was accompanied by Gene

New Delhi, Dec 8: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said the benefits of social justice are percolating at the grassroots level due to the policies formulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the past 11 years. Talking to reporters here on the subject social justice, the minister said villages are the best examples to understand how the policies formed by the government in the last 11 years are reaching the field level. Thatched houses have now made [] The post PM Modis Policies E

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Centre on Monday opposed in the Supreme Court the request made by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to appear through video conferencing from Jodhpur jail in the case related to his detention under the National Security Act. The top court was hearing a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of Wangchuk, alleging that his detention was illegal and an arbitrary exercise that violated his fundamental rights. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Angmo, told a [] The post Cen

JAMMU, Dec 8: Mohammad Haris Mir, an IAS officer of the 2024 batch hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, has been placed in the AGMUT cadre, according to an official information. The cadre allocation allows Mir to serve across various States/Union Territories and also return to Jammu and Kashmir during his career, providing him avenues to work closely for the people of his native region. The post IAS Officer From J&K Mohammad Haris Mir Gets AGMUT Cadre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for construction of new houses for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor, in Jammu District. 350 houses in Jammu district will be constructed at a cost of Rs 35 crore. The construction cost of these new three-bedroom pre-fabricated Smart Houses will be borne by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), an NGO. In his address, the L

KYIV, Dec 8: President Donald Trump on claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasnt read a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow differences on the US administrations proposal. But in an exchange with reporters on Sunday night, Trump suggested that the Ukrainian leader is holding up the talks from moving forward. Im a little

PESHAWAR, Dec 8: At least six terrorists and a security personnel were killed while several others were injured on Monday during an operation in Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The operation against terrorists was launched in Soran Darra area of the Mohmand tribal district bordering Afghanistan. Six terrorists were killed in the operation, while several others are believed to be injured, said officials. In the exchange of fire, a security official was also killed, an

JERUSALEM, Dec 8: Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the yellow line demarcation is the new borderline inside the Gaza Strip. The yellow line marks the zone from which Israeli troops have not withdrawn in the Palestinian enclave, as part of the ceasefire arrangements that took effect on Oct. 10. The yellow line is a new borderline, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity, Zamir said during a visit [] The post Israeli army chief cl

JAKARTA, Dec 8: Indonesian officials said on Monday that two Dutch nationals imprisoned in Indonesia on drug trafficking convictions will be repatriated to the Netherlands later in the day following the agreement between the two countries. The two prisoners, including one who had been sentenced to death, were handed over by the Indonesian authorities to Dutch authorities at a prison in Jakarta, ahead of an evening flight. The men wore baseball caps and bright green T-shirts at the handover. []

BEIJING, Dec 8: China on Monday reacted positively to Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India, framing the three countries as an important part of the Global South and said sound trilateral ties are conducive to regional and global peace and stability, besides their own national interests. China, Russia and India are emerging economies and important members of the Global South, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a media briefing here, reacting for the first time to Pu

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group on Monday said its arm Reliance Infrastructure is setting up one of Indias most advanced, fully integrated solar manufacturing ecosystems spanning ingots, wafers, cells and modules. According to an investors presentation of Reliance Infrastructure, the manufacturing facility will have next-gen technology. The facility will bridge large demand-supply gap as India will need 5560 GW of solar modules annually by 2030, while upstream capacity remains

MUMBAI, Dec 8: The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 90.09 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said multiple pressures, such as sustained importer demand for the American currency, foreign fund outflows from equities, and lingering uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, are keeping investor sentiment fragile. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at

Jammu, Dec 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammus rapid development is unprecedented, with the administration benefiting lakhs of poor and upgrading infrastructure in the backward and poor regions over the past five years. Sinha was addressing a gathering after laying foundations for 350 houses damaged in natural calamities and Operation Sindoor in Jammu district. The three-bedroom houses are efficient, modern, resilient and technologically advanced which are

In todays fast-paced retail environment, businesses are under pressure to deliver products to stores accurately, quickly, and cost-effectively. Traditional distribution models often struggle to keep up with growing customer expectations, increasing demand for real-time visibility, and the need for streamlined communication between warehouses, drivers, and retailers. This is where direct store delivery software steps in as a game-changing solution that simplifies operations and improves profitabi

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of breaking into pieces national song Vande Mataram under the guise of social harmony, and said it was still following the politics of appeasement. He also targeted former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for agreeing with the suggestion that Vande Mataram could antagonise Muslims. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Vande Mataram, Modi cited a letter written by Nehru to Subhash Chandra Bose claiming that [

Srinagar, Dec 8: In a major crackdown aimed at strengthening security vigilance in the summer capital, Srinagar Police has booked multiple hotels, homestays and houseboats for serious lapses in mandatory Form-C reporting an obligation under the Immigration & Foreigners Act for hosting foreign nationals. In a statement reads that, In view of strengthening security measures in the city, Srinagar Police has taken stringent legal action against several hotels and a homestay for violating mandatoryFo

New Delhi, Dec 8: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday acknowledged that over 1,000 posts are currently lying vacant in the Sports Authority of India (SAI), a concern that was highlighted in a recent Parliamentary Standing Committee report which had described the body as critically under-funded and under-staffed. The minister was responding to a question from Congress MP Adoor Prakash, who represents Keralas Attingal constituency, in Lok Sabha. Asked whether the government has noted the c

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Congress on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis speech during the discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha was intended to rewrite history and give a political colour to it, and asserted that no matter how much the BJP tries, it will not be able to put a single blot on the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru. The opposition party also said it was the Congress that gave Vande Mataram the importance it deserved and [] The post PM tried to rewrite history in Vande Matar

New Delhi, Dec 8: Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the government has initiated an inquiry into Indigos mass flight cancellations and will take strict action against the operator to set an example for other airlines. Blaming the airlines for its failure to manage the crew and duty roster through its day-to-day operations, Naidu said, We are not taking this situation easily. We are doing an inquiry. We will take very, very strict [] The post Inquiry Agains

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file its response within three days on a bail plea of journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case linked to an alleged financial fraud. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also asked senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the jailed journalist, to file rejoinder, if needed, to the EDs response within two days of it being [] The post SC Seeks EDs Re

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Enforcement Directorate has attached proceeds of crime worth Rs 4,189.89 crore in crypto-related cases under the anti-money laundering law and declared one accused as a Fugitive Economic Offender, Parliament was informed on Monday. Besides, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has also detected undisclosed income of Rs 888.82 crore from virtual digital assets (VDA) transactions during search and seizure operations. The CBDT has sent 44,057 communications to taxpayers wh

COLOMBO, Dec 8: Indian envoy Santosh Jha met Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa on Monday and reiterated New Delhis support for Sri Lanka in its recovery efforts from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed nearly 630 lives in the island nation. Jhas meeting with Namal, the son of former president and prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, came in the backdrop of catastrophic floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, which have left the nation grappling with severe infrastructure collapse. Na

New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lamented that when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was throttled and nation chained by Emergency. Initiating a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was reeling under colonialism. When Vande Mataram completed 50 years, country was under colonial rule while at its 100th anniversary the nation was under Emergency, he said. The

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Government is redesigning the Prasad scheme aimed at encouraging pilgrim tourism in various states of the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Responding to a supplementary during Question Hour, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said 54 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme in the last ten years. He said the scheme was aligned with the financial cycle and now that the cycle is on the verge of being completed and the [] The post Govt Redesigning P

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Delhi woke up to very poor air quality on Monday morning, with an average AQI reading of 318. According to the Central Pollution Control Boards (CPCB) Sameer app, 27 stations recorded very poor air, while 11 stations were in the poor category. According to CPCB, an Air Quality Index (AQI) between 0 and 50 is classified good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor and [] The post No improvement in Delhis air quality appeared first on

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the Suprabhatam programme broadcast on Doordarshan, and said it brings a refreshing start to the morning. He said the programme covers diverse themes ranging from yoga to various facets of the Indian way of life. The Prime Minister highlighted that the show, rooted in Indian traditions and values, presents a unique blend of knowledge, inspiration and positivity. I would like to draw your attention to a special segment in [] The

Bengaluru, Dec 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday advised Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu to get admitted in a mental health facility for her Rs 500 crore for CM post remark. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, had triggered a row on Saturday by claiming that one who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the Chief Minister, drawing strong response from the BJP and AAP over Congress functioning. [] The post Rs 500 Crore Remark:

JAMMU, Dec 8: Two persons, including a woman, were injured after a wild bear attacked them in separate incidents in the Kashtigarh area of Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district on Monday, officials said. According to officials, the injured have been identified as Rubina, and Muneer. Locals rushed to help and managed to drive the bear back into the forest, the officials said. Both were taken to hospital. Villagers, anxious after the incidents, have asked the wildlife department to take measures [] The

MUMBAI, Dec 8: More than 250 IndiGo flights were cancelled from Delhi and Bengaluru airports on Monday as the disruptions in the crisis-hit airlines flight operations entered the seventh day, sources said. In another development, aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in an order on Sunday late evening (December 7, 2025) extended the time by Monday 6 p.m. (December 8, 2025) for IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager Isidro Por

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 8: The annual defence policy bill of the US has highlighted broadening Americas engagement with India, including through the Quad, to advance the shared objective of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address the challenge posed by China. The National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, released by Congressional leaders Sunday, outlines the sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. It states that the Secretary of

BANGKOK, Dec 8: Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens of soldiers and civilians. US President Donald Trump pushed the Southeast Asian neighbours to sign a truce agreement in October, but tensions have continued to simmer. The Thai ministry of defence said that more than 35,

BANGKOK, Dec 8: Shares are mixed in Asia as investors tread cautiously ahead of an interest rate decision this week by the Federal Reserve. US futures and oil prices rose. Flaring Japan-China tensions also were weighing on sentiment, as traders remained cautious. Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, weeks after a remark about Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stirred tensions with Beijing. Defence Minister

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Monday said it has integrated the guidance of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) into its core sustainability strategy, reinforcing its shift toward nature-positive renewable energy development. The TNFD framework is a global, science-led initiative founded by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Wildlife Fund and Global Canopy. It provides a s

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Automobile retail sales sustained momentum post festive period with registrations rising 2 per cent year on year in November led by robust demand for passenger vehicles, three wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors, dealers body FADA said on Monday. Overall retail sales rose to 33,00,832 units last month as compared with 32,31,526 units in November 2024. Last year Deepawali and Dhanteras fell towards the end of October and vehicle registrations happened in November which

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea seeking judicial intervention into cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo, saying the Centre has taken note of the situation and has taken steps to address it. The top court said it was cognizant of the fact that lakhs of people are stranded at various airports. It is a serious matter. Lakhs of people are stranded at the airports. We know that the [] The post SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Plea On Fligh

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, on Monday announced a price band of Rs 2,061 to Rs 2,165 per share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), valuing the company at Rs 1.07 lakh crore (around USD 11.86 billion). The companys Rs 10,602-crore maiden public offering will open on December 12 and conclude on December 16. The bidding for anchor investors will take place on December 11. The issue is [] The post ICICI Prudential AMCs R