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Reasi, Mar 23: At least two persons were killed on the spot and four others sustained serious injuries in a road accident in the Budhan area of Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Monday, officials said. The accident involved an Eco car bearing registration number JK19A-4098 on the BudhanDagantop road, a hilly stretch known for sharp turns and difficult terrain, they said. Officials said the vehicle met with an accident under circumstances that are being investigated, leading to immediate fatal

New Delhi, Mar 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asked all stakeholders to work together with collective resolve to end tuberculosis once and for all. In a message, she said tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge, affecting millions of lives across the world. However, TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has made remarkable progress in expanding early diagnosis, ensuring free treatment, strengthening nutritional support and improving patient care, Murmu said on the eve

New Delhi, Mar 23: A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested from Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in northwest Delhis Mukherjee Nagar area, an official said on Monday. The accused has been identified as Tilakram, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, he said. According to the police, the complainant, Arti Jaiswal (66), a resident of Tagore Park, reported that Rs 3.5 lakh had been stolen from her house on March 14 during [] The post Domestic Help Held From J

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Washington, Mar 23: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington has held very good and productive discussions with Iran and has decided to delay planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. In a post announcing the decision, Trump said the pause was based on the constructive nature of ongoing talks, which he indicated would continue through the week. He added that further action would depend on the outcome of these discussions, describing th

NEW YORK, Mar 23: Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on a runway during landing at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, officials said. The collision crushed the nose of the aircraft, while 39 passengers and crew members were taken to area hospitals, some with serious injuries. Most have since been released from treatment, authorities said Monday. Two Port Authority employees who were travelling in the fire truck also suffered [] The post

LONDON, Mar 23: Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London were set on fire early Monday morning in London, in what British police are investigating as a hate crime. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack. My thoughts are with the Jewish community who are waking up this morning to this horrific news, he said. Officers were called to Golders Green, a London neighbourhood with a large Jewish population, after receiving reports of []

COLOMBO, Mar 23:The Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly countries, the Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka said on Monday, stressing that Tehran is ready to supply oil or other essential goods to the island nation if the need arises. The conflict in West Asia, involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20 per cent of the worlds energy is transported. Iran, which controls the [] The post Strait of Hormuz open to friendly na

LARISSA (Greece), Mar 23: A criminal trial opened in Greece Monday over a train collision that killed 57 people, many of them students, in a disaster that horrified the country and revealed long-neglected safety failures. The February 2023 crash triggered a fireball on impact and left passengers trapped in mangled rail cars. Most of the 36 defendants all rail and transport officials face serious charges linked to endangering public transport. The crash occurred at Tempe in northern Greece [] T

The Shift in Gifting Culture Gifting has always been a way to show love, appreciation, and celebration. But over the years, the way we choose, buy, and send gifts has changed dramatically. Remember the days when we would head to physical stores, walking through aisles, hoping to find the perfect gift? Those moments of last-minute scrambling are being replaced by a whole new approach to gifting, one thats quicker, easier, and increasingly digital. With the rise of digital platforms, convenience [

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has assigned additional charge to two senior IAS officers in the interest of administration. As per a Government order, Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner/Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, has been given the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, till Dr Piyush Singla resumes his duties. Similarly, Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner/Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department

JAMMU, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that appointment letters have been issued to 438 terror-victim families since 2025, describing the figure not merely as a statistic but as shattered worlds that lost loved ones to violence. Addressing a gathering here, Sinha said each such case represented homes where laughter was replaced by silence and families that had to fend for themselves for years, often facing social neglect in addition to personal loss. Sinh

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: The Ministry of Education on Monday ruled out restoring the duration of the Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme to one year. The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in response to a written question in Lok Sabha. As per information received from the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), the statutory authority responsible for laying down norms and standards for teacher education programmes in the country, at present, ther

JAMMU, Mar 23: Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Monday visited Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, appreciating the troops for their professionalism and urging them to maintain sustained momentum to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) suffered a major blow in Kishtwar district as the Army eliminated seven of its highly trained terrorists in a year-long operation in challenging high-altitude areas, with the last three, includ

New Delhi, Mar 23: The rejection rate of Right to Information (RTI) applications has come down to 3.26 per cent in 2024-25 from 7.21 per cent in 2013-14, the Centre has said. The data on RTI applications received, replied and rejected along with the reasons of rejection, in respect of public authorities in the central government, is available in the annual report of the Central Information Commission (CIC), for the respective years, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Monday suggested that telecom companies should allow the carry-forward of unused data into the next cycle so consumers can use what they have already paid for. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha said telecom companies offer recharge plans with daily data limits like 1.5GB, 2GB or 3GB per day which is reset every 24 hours. Any unused data expires and roll-over does not [] The post Raghav Chadha Urges Telecom

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to vet specifications for the implementation of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC). See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Forms Technical Panel For ITMS Project In JKRTC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee to facilitate the implementation of the PM RAHAT Scheme aimed at providing cashless treatment to road accident victims across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Sets Up Committee For PM RAHAT Scheme Implementation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a high-level committee to monitor and ensure effective implementation of the Road Safety Policy across the Union Territory. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Constitutes Committee To Monitor Road Safety Policy Implementation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MUMBAI, Mar 23: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plummeted on Monday, in tandem with an extremely weak trend in global markets as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of a slowdown. Rising crude oil prices due to the war, which has entered its fourth week, relentless foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee have also made investors risk-averse. The 30-share BSE Sensex dived 1,836.57 points, or 2.46 per cent, to settle at 72,696.39. During the [] The post Sensex plunges 1,83

SRINAGAR, Mar 23: Donations for the war-ravaged Iran poured from across Kashmir for the second day on Monday as people, cutting across sectarian lines, lent support to the drive by contributing money and valuables. Shia leader Imran Ansari urged the authorities to allow the collective act of faith and solidarity to continue with dignity and without any unnecessary pressure or questioning. Donation drives were conducted in several areas of the city, including Zadibal, Hassanabad, Shalimar, Qamarw

Jammu, Mar 23: Asserting that the era of terror and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is over, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday warned that those representing the remnants of the old terror ecosystem must realise there is no longer any safe space for terrorism or its supporters in the Union Territory. Sinha said that the ongoing action will continue until the entire network supporting terrorism is dismantled, and assured that the J-K administration is committed to ensuring that families []

JAMMU, Mar 23: In a significant development, four IAS officers hailing from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been posted as Assistant Secretaries in various central ministries in New Delhi. According to an official memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training, the officersAnmol Rathore, Arjun Gupta, Seerat Baji, and Aparajita Aryanwill join the Government of India for an eight-week attachment starting May 4, 2026. As part of this prestigious central posting, Anmol Rathor

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, Mar 23: A Border Security Force constable, who was picked up by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning on March 3, has died in the central agencys custody, with his family alleging that he had been brutally assaulted. BSF constable Jaswinder Singh was picked up from Jammu on March 3 for questioning in connection with a case under investigation. He died during treatment on Friday night in Amritsar. Amritsars Maqboolpura Station House Officer, Jasjit Singh, said th

JAMMU, Mar 23: The Planning Development and Monitoring Department has ordered the adjustment of 25 Statistical Officers across Jammu and Kashmir following their promotion as Assistant Directors (Economics and Statistics). See Order Copy Click Here.. The post 25 Statistical Officers Adjusted Following Promotion As Assistant Directors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Start-up mobility fleet platform LetzRyd on Monday said it has raised USD 4 million (over Rs 35 crore) in a new funding round led by JIF Capital Ltd. The round also saw participation from Japan-based venture capital firm 15th Rock, and existing investor UNLEASH Capital Partners, Inc, LetzRyd said in a statement. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen LetzRyds fleet network, scale its operating platform, and improve technology-led fleet and driver lifecycle management, it

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Decorative wall panels and interior solutions player Euro Pratik Sales on Monday said it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Chawla Brothers for Rs 33.2 crore. The acquisition of Chawla Brothers, a well-established decorative surfaces business in North India, is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026, Euro Pratik Sales said in a statement. The acquisition is valued at Rs 33.2 crore, including capital infusion of Rs 4.1 crore, and will be funded [] The post Euro Pratik Sale

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not say anything new in his statement on the West Asia situation in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asserted on Monday and demanded a Parliament discussion so all sides can put forward their views in the matter. The prime minister said in his statement that the security of Indians has been the governments biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready [] The post PM Did Not Say A

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Crude oil prices rose sharply by Rs 359 to Rs 9,617 per barrel on Monday, marking their fourth straight session of gains in futures trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and supply concerns. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for the April contract climbed Rs 359, or nearly 4 per cent, to Rs 9,617 per barrel. The May-delivery increased by Rs 436, or nearly 5 per cent, to hit a lifetime high of [] The post Crude oil climbs Rs 359 to Rs 9,617 per barre

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Monday said it has partnered with Tata Steel to expand the use of its low-carbon zinc solution, EcoZen, in steel manufacturing. The partnership highlights both firms resolve to weave climate priorities into their core operations and sourcing strategies. Hindustan Zinc has strengthened its longstanding association with Tata Steel to expand the integration of EcoZen, its lowcarbon zinc solution into sustainable steel manufacturing, Hindus

MUMBAI, Mar 23: State-run Indian Bank on Monday said it has raised Rs 5,000 crore through a 10-year, long-term infrastructure bond issue at a coupon rate of 7.15 per cent. The lender received two bids for a cumulative amount of Rs 3,100 crore at 7.13 per cent coupon, two bids each for a cumulative value of Rs 4,100 crore and Rs 5,050 crore, at a coupon rate of 7.14 per cent and 7.15 per cent, respectively, market sources said. Additionally, [] The post Indian Bank raises Rs 5,000 cr through infr

MUMBAI, Mar 23: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday infused Rs 79,256 crore transient liquidity into the banking system through overnight variable rate (VRR) auction. The RBI injected the funds at cut-off and weighted average rates of 5.26 per cent, the central bank said in a release. The liquidity injected was much lower than the notified amount of Rs 1 lakh crore, despite the sharp drop in surplus liquidity in the banking system due to advance tax payments. [] The post RBI injects Rs 79,

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia worrisome as it is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and the livelihoods of people. Making a statement on the prevailing situation in West Asia in the Lok Sabha, Modi also said that the security of Indians has been the governments biggest priority in times of conflict, and the Centre is sensitive, vigilant and also ready to extend every assistance. [] The post West Asia Situati

New Delhi, Mar 23: There is no proposal of a complete loan waiver for farmers under consideration with the central government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday. However, she said, the government has taken several measures to strengthen the economic conditions of the farmers, including timely and adequate credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC), wherein crop loan up to Rs 3 lakh is provided at subsidised interest rates under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the situation in West Asia amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict was worrisome and had a severe impact on the global economy and peoples lives. As India witnesses challenges with the ongoing conflict entering its fourth week, PM Modi addressed the Lok Sabha and stated that these challenges were related to national security. He highlighted that unprecedented challenges due to the conflict were humanitarian as well. The

New Delhi, Mar 23: Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have started their journey from the Persian Gulf and are expected to cross the war-hit Strait of Hormuz before heading to Indian ports, ship tracking data showed. LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, sailing close to each other, on Monday afternoon, were near the waters between Irans Larak and Qeshm islands possibly to make their identity clear to Iranian authorities before they cross the Strait. The two ships were [] The post Two More Indi

West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too: PM Modi in Lok Sabha The post West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too: PM Modi in Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Challenges posed by West Asia crisis have economic, national security and humanitarian aspects: PM Modi The post Challenges posed by West Asia crisis have economic, national security and humanitarian aspects: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Somewhere around 2022, VPN apps started showing up in everyones phone like weather widgets. A 2024 survey by Security.org estimated that over 40% of internet users worldwide had tried a VPN at least once, and more than half of those went with a free one. The reasoning is obvious. If you can get encryption for zero rupees, why would you pay 200 or 500 rupees a month for the same thing? It turns out theres a real answer to that [] The post Free VPN vs Paid VPN: What You Actually Get for Nothing (a

Have you ever asked how doctors help the body repair itself when a serious disease damages cells or tissues? Modern medicine now includes treatments that support the bodys natural healing ability. One important method used by doctors today involves stem cells. These cells help the body renew and repair different types of tissues. Because of this ability, stem cell therapy is used in the treatment of several serious health conditions. Stem cells are special cells that can develop into different [

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Rajya Sabha Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Amitabh Bachchan on Monday expressed concern over the growing menace of VIP culture affecting vehicular traffic and causing inconvenience to people. Raising the matter during the Zero Hour in the House, she said roadblocks and traffic diversions due to the movements of VIPs, including politicians, high-ranking officials, and dignitaries, have become a major source of disruption in the daily lives of countless citizens in the country. One has

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NEW DELHI, Mar 23: The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against the latters detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale noted that the Centre revoked its order of Wangchuks detention on March 14. The apex court said there was nothing left in the matter. Earlier, the top court had asked the Centre if there was any possibility [] The post Nothing Left In Matter: SC Di

Jammu, Mar 23: PDP MLA Waheed Para has moved a private member bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeking a statutory framework for reorganisation of administrative divisions, districts, sub-divisions and tehsils in the Union territory. Titled The Jammu and Kashmir Territorial Administrative Reorganisation Bill, 2026, the proposed legislation calls for the creation of new administrative divisions, including a Chenab Division with headquarters in Doda and a Pir Panjal Division with headquarter

DUBAI, Mar 23: Iran warned Monday it will strike electrical plants across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to bomb power stations in the Islamic Republic. The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states, particularly as the desert nations commingle their power stations with desalination plants crucial for supplying drinking water. Following the threat, Irans semiofficial Fars news agency published a list of su

Srinagar, Mar 23: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday said there is no shortage of fuel or LPG in the Valley, asserting that adequate stocks are available and the situation is under close monitoring at multiple levels. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, the Divisional Commissioner, said the domestic LPG supply across Kashmir is running smoothly, with an available stock position of around 10 to 15 days. The stock position is dynamic, but at present we have sufficient availabilit

NEW DELHI, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remembered the martyrdom of Independence movement heroes Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev and said their ideals of justice, patriotism and fearless resistance continue to ignite the spirit of countless Indians. PM Modi also said that at a young age, they displayed extraordinary courage and an unshakable commitment to the cause of Indias freedom. Today, we bow in reverence to the brave sons of Bharat Mata, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhde

ANANTNAG, Mar 23: Police have registered a case against a hotel in Pahalgam for allegedly concealing the stay of foreign nationals and violating mandatory reporting norms. During routine checking in the Dehwatoo area, authorities found that 23 foreign nationals, including 19 British citizens, had checked into a hotel in Laddi on the evening of March 22. Police said the hotel management failed to inform Police Station Pahalgam and did not submit the required Form C, thereby violating provisions o

New York [US], Mar 23: An Air Canada Express aircraft arriving from Montreal was involved in a collision with a ground vehicle while landing at New Yorks La Guardia Airport early Monday, according to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, reported New York Post. The incident prompted aviation authorities to halt operations at the busy airport, raising concerns over potential disruptions to flight schedules. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all incoming and