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MUMBAI, May 28: The world is getting harsher and that is precisely why Imtiaz Ali says he made Main Vaapas Aaunga, a story about love, healing and the quiet sweetness that people carry in their hearts long after everything around them has been torn apart. With the film, which reunites Ali with his Amar Singh Chamkila star Diljit Dosanjh, the director seeks to explore how love is the very thing that makes survival possible during and even after a crisis. [] The post In times of strife, important

GANGTOK, May 28: President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the prestigious Presidents Police Colour on the Sikkim Police at an event at Paljor Stadium. Sikkim has now become the 15th state of the country and the third in the northeast to receive the award. The Presidents Police Colour, also known as Nishaan, is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a state or central police force in India in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism. The officers of the state []

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NEW DELHI, May 28: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on alleged discrepancies in the CBSE exam system, saying he was frustrated and opposed to technological progress. The response came after Gandhi on Wednesday said the CBSE examination results have been marred by massive irregularities and demanded an independent judicial inquiry and constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unearth the truth behind the

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CANBERRA, May 28: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said he looked forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi again soon, while describing Indias growing economic importance as an extraordinary opportunity for the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing the parliament in Canberra, Albanese said India, which already has the largest population in the world, was set to become the third-largest economy over this decade. That is an extraordinary opportunity for us in our region. We are a Pacifi

DUBAI, May 28: Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own. Kuwaits military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted. Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the [

NEW DELHI, May 28: In frank recognition of Indias cultural plurality, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said Indian civilisation is an amalgamation of different faiths, and pages of history, no matter what their colour, cannot be removed. His remarks, during an exclusive interview with PTI Videos on Wednesday, come in the backdrop of various right-wing outfits emphasising Hindu civilisational identity before Islamic rule began in roughly the 12th century. Heritage means heritag

Shahnaz Husain glmahajan@gmail.com If youve ever felt like the summer heat is draining your energy, youre not alone.Feeling tired during hot weather is common, especially in peak summer.Many people experience low energy,feel tired, and struggle to stay focused throughout the day,even without doing heavy work during the hot summer season. People often dismiss afternoon lethargy as a normal part of life.But summer fatigue isnt just about being exhausted; its a physical reaction to heat. When tempe

Triptii Dimri opens up about sharing screen space with Madhuri Dixit and Ravi Kishan in Netflix film Maa Behen, the unforgettable atmosphere on set, and why the film became one of the most special projects of her career. From playing Antakshari with Madhuri during breaks to reflecting on societys harsh judgments towards women, Triptii offers an emotional and candid glimpse into the films making and message during the promotional activities. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film premieres exclusiv

NEW DELHI, May 28: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday appointed Union minister Harsh Malhotra as the partys Delhi unit president. Virendra Sachdeva was serving as the partys Delhi unit president till now. Nabin also announced presidents of the partys Haryana, Punjab and Tripura units, according to separate notifications issued by the BJP national general secretary Arun Singh. While Archana Gupta was appointed as BJP Haryana president, Sardar Kewal Singh Dhillon was made the partys Pu

BENGALURU, May 28: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah informed his cabinet colleagues of his decision to step down, during a breakfast hosted at his residence, official sources said on Thursday. His current deputy and possible successor, D K Shivakumar and other cabinet colleagues attended the breakfast meeting. In a picture shared by the Chief Ministers Office, Siddaramaiah is seen hugging an emotional Shivakumar. In another picture, CM hopeful Shivakumar is seen touching the feet of Siddara

NEW DELHI, May 28: India and China held constructive and forward-looking talks on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, noting that maintaining border peace and tranquillity enabled progress in normalisation of overall ties. The two sides discussed various aspects of the border situation during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Beijing on Wednesday. The discussions were constructive and forward looking, the Ministry o

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NEW DELHI, May 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the occasion of Eid ul-Azha and hoped that the occasion deepens the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in society. Eid ul-Azha or Bakrid is being celebrated across most parts of India on Thursday. Eid ul-Adha greetings! May this occasion deepens the spirit of brotherhood and happiness in our society. Praying for everyones success and good health, Modi said in a post on X. The post PM Modi Greets People On Eid ul-Azha

MULLANPUR, May 27: The cricketing world once again bowed down to the generational talent of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his six-laden 97 off 29 balls before Jofra Archer broke the backbone of Sunrisers Hyderabads muscular batting to set up a 47-run win for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL Eliminator here on Wednesday. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi smashed as many as 12 sixes in his breathtaking knock and missed the IPLs fastest hundred by just a few yards. Rajasthan Royals slipped to 243 [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 27: Referring to nearly 41 percent representation of women officers in 2024 batch of IAS, marking one of the highest-ever gender representation in the history of the IAS, Union Minister Incharge Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) and Incharge Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) Mussoorie, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the changing character of Indias Civil Services mirrors the transformation taking place across the cou

NEW DELHI, May 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Uniform Civil Code has been the BJPs resolve since the day of its foundation. Congratulating the people of Assam on the passing of UCC Bill in the Assembly, Shah said on X, under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, BJP-led state governments are establishing uniform law for every citizen. I am delighted that after Uttarakhand and Gujarat, Assam too has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill today. [] The post Amit Shah

HYDERABAD, May 27 : Air India Express on Wednesday announced the launch of its Xpress Sale, offering five million seats with discounts of up to 50 per cent on domestic and international flights. In a release, the airline said bookings under the sale will remain open from May 27 to May 31, 2026, for travel between June 15 and October 10, 2026. According to the company, the offer covers Lite fares, which come with zero check-in baggage allowance, as well [] The post Air India Express launches Xpre

Commodore DS Sodhi (Retd.) sodhidalbir7777@gmail.com Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a great unifier of humanity who worked for interfaith peace and harmony. Born to Mata Tripta and Kalyan Chand Das Bedi (Mehta Kalu) at Rai Bhoi ki Talwandi, Lahore (present-day Nankana Sahib), he lived in an era when people worshipped many gods and followed superstitions and rituals that were often in defiance of the Supreme Lords teachings. Guru Nanak Dev Ji had his first mystic experience at Sultanpur while taking [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Eid ul Adha, also known as festival of sacrifice was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety across Jammu region today. In Jammu the members of Muslim community offered special Eid prayers at various Eidgahs and mosques. The members of Muslim community attired in white dress thronged the Eidgahs and mosques in the morning to offer special Eid prayers. Click here to watch video The main religious congregation was held at Eidgah Residency Road here

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com It is only natural that public discussions on Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee focus largely on Kashmir and the founding of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. However, his public life was much wider. He was associated with education, Parliament, industry, and public affairs during the early years of independent India. Born 125 years ago, he grew up in Bengals rich academic and intellectual environment. He performed exceptionally well in academics and stood first in his Intermedia

Excelsior Correspondent Katra, May 27: MLA Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma today conducted a public meeting at Municipal Committee Katra, Ward No. 3, in the presence of Tehsildar Katra, XEN PHE Reasi along with AEE Katra, officials of the PDD Department, Police Department, Sardari Lal Dubey, Ashwani Sharma, Ex Vice Chairman Municipal Committee Katra Ajay Baru, Advocate Parvaish Kant, Anil Kumar Samnotra, Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Dubey, Diwaker Sharma, Sandeep Mehra, and a large numb

UNITED NATIONS, May 27 : Pakistan will have to accept that there are consequences to its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism, India told a UN meeting, underscoring that it has every right to defend itself from such terror attacks perpetrated by its neighbour. I am compelled to respond to baseless and unwarranted remarks made by Pakistan today. India would like to set the facts straight, Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said at a UN Security Council meeti

NEW DELHI, May 27 : The countrys wheat production is projected to rise by 2.29 per cent to 120.65 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year (July-June), notwithstanding localised damage caused due to unseasonal rains and hailstorms, according to government data released on Wednesday. The projection is in line with the agriculture ministrys pre-weather estimate of 120.21 million tonnes for 2025-26, which itself was higher than 117.94 million tonnes recorded in 2024-25. Wheat production is estimate

LONDON, May 27 : An Indian-origin neurosurgeon has been suspended for eight months by a UK medical tribunal for having a sexual relationship with one of his patients and prescribing medication while allegedly being blackmailed by her. Dr Chirag Patel, who completed his qualifications at the Government Medical College of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, was employed by a National Health Service (NHS) hospital in Cardiff, Wales. He told the UKs General Medical Council (GMC) that he is

NEW DELHI, May 27 : Gold prices declined Rs 1,100 to Rs 1.61 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking weak global trends as investors assessed the impact of persistent US-Iran tensions and rising safe-haven demand for dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity depreciated Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,61,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,62,400 per 10 grams. [] The post Gold drops Rs 1,100

NEW DELHI, May 27: Adani group stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with Adani Power overtaking IT major Infosys in mcap ranking, in an otherwise subdued market. The stock of Adani Total Gas surged 13.35 per cent, NDTV skyrocketted 10.39 per cent, Adani Energy Solutions jumped 5.28 per cent, and Ambuja Cements climbed 2.28 per cent on the BSE. Shares of Adani Green Energy advanced 2.23 per cent, Adani Power edged higher by 1.72 per cent, ACC climbed 1.09 per cent, [] The post Adani group stocks end

MINA (Saudi Arabia), May 27: Masses of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia threw pebbles at a large pillar in a symbolic ritual on Wednesday, one of the final days of the Hajj as Muslims around the world started celebrating the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Pilgrims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, at the annual Islamic pilgrimage chanted Allahu akbar, or God is great, while throwing pebbles in a ritual seen as a symbolic stoning of the devil. The act also is seen [] The post Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals u

ISLAMABAD, May 27: Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday said that brutal and inhuman acts cannot weaken the resolve of his country against terrorists. Munir made the comments during a visit to Zhob district of Balochistan to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with frontline troops deployed along the Western frontiers. His remarks came days after 24 people were killed and dozens wounded when a powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province

Draft under consultation months after feedback deadline Mohinder Verma JAMMU, May 27: More than a year after the Jammu and Kashmir Government made a high-profile promise to unveil a new Hydropower Policy aimed at unlocking the Union Territorys vast energy potential, the policy continues to remain in limbo, with no indication from the Government about when it will finally be notified or implemented. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ambitious announcement was made by Chief Minist

PM for whole-of-nation approach to tackle heatwave NEW DELHI, May 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all Union Cabinet Ministers to ensure that their respective ministries and departments take necessary steps to mitigate the impact of the prevailing heatwave conditions across the country. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a media briefing after the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashvini Vaishnaw said the Prime Minister stressed the need for a whole-of-na

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organized an NCC Rank Ceremony with enthusiasm to honour cadets for their dedication, discipline, and leadership qualities. The ceremony marked the formal conferment of ranks upon deserving cadets. Col Sumit Bana, Commanding Officer, 6 J&K Bn NCC, awarded the ranks to the cadets. Cadet Kartik and Cadet Dhruv were conferred with the ranks of Senior Under Officer (SUO), while Cadet Raman and Cadet Danish receiv

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 27: MLA Udhampur East Ranbir Singh Pathania today said that Udhampur East is steadily moving towards becoming a major hub of sports and recreational activities with the development of modern sports infrastructure across the constituency. Addressing media persons here, Pathania informed that a state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary stadium is coming up at Mahalanga Chaugan, Thail. He said an amount of Rs 1.20 crore has already been spent on the project, w

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: With pleasant weather prevailing across Kashmir, Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated here today with religious fervour and enthusiasm as lakhs of devotees gathered at major shrines, Masjids and Eidgahs to offer Eid prayers. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The largest congregation was witnessed at Dargah Hazratbal on the banks of Dal Lake, where men, women and elderly worshippers assembled in large numbers for the prayers. The Eid prayers at Hazratb

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: International Daily Rising School organised a leadership programme in its auditorium with enthusiasm and ceremonial splendour to formally appoint the newly elected student council members for the academic session. The event was graced by DySP Albeena Malik, who interacted with students and motivated them to become disciplined, confident and socially responsible individuals. During her address, she also sensitized students about cyber crimes, online f

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ) felicitated outstanding sportspersons of the University for their achievements at national and international events during the academic session 202627. Among the achievers, Aneesha Sharma was specially honoured for winning a gold medal in the team event and bronze medal in the individual event at the Asian Shooting Championship held in Korea. She also secured a silver medal in the All India In

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: SNS Vidya Mandir School today organised an impressive ceremony to officially entrust responsibilities to the newly elected Student Council for the academic session 2026-27. The programme reflected the values of leadership, discipline, dedication and service. The ceremony was graced by chief guest Soujanya Kumar Sharma (retd officer) ex-Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, in the presence of Manager Trust Rajinder Kakkar, Co-Manager Trust Darsha

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, May 27: The Shri Ram Universal School, Jammu, organised an informative and interactive Career Counselling Session in collaboration with the Guidance and Counselling Cell, Gurha Slathia, for students of Classes 9th to 12th. The session aimed at helping students explore suitable career opportunities and make informed academic and professional choices for their future. The programme was conducted by Dushyant Singh, Career Counselling Officer, District Employment and C

Exercise breathes life into mandate for fair polls NEW DELHI, May 27:Delivering a major victory for the Election Commission, the Supreme Court today upheld its power to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls and said the exercise breathes life into the constitutional mandate for fair elections. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Ruling on the intensely debated issue, a Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant held that the exercise advances t

Srinagar, May 27: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court as a Judge of the Supreme Court, superseding Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia. Both judges belong to the parent Punjab and Haryana High Court. The recommendation was made during the Collegium meetings held on May 22 and May 27, 2026, wherein five names were cleared for appointment as Judges of the [] The post Justi

LEH, May 27: The countrys first-ever rock check dam has come up in the Union Territory of Ladakh under a campaign aimed at addressing recurring seasonal water scarcity in the high-altitude region, officials said. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday launched the initiative Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan with the inauguration of the dam over the Indus river at Upshi in Leh district. The eco-friendly rock check dam, located around 44 kilometres from Leh at an altitude of [] The post

Srinagar, May 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the J&K Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor was chairing a high-level meeting with the senior officials at Lok Bhavan Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of the progress of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan and emphasized the need for a stronger anti-drug me

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 27: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter, officials said. A total of 10 premises in the capital city, Ernakulam, Kannur and Bengaluru (Karnataka) were covered under the raids that began around 7 am accompanied by a security escort provided by CAPF personnel. The searched premis

KATHMANDU, May 27: Sustainable tourism, responsible mountaineering and conservation of the Himalayan environment are the defining challenges of the day, Nepals President Ramchandra Paudel said on Wednesday. Addressing the Everest Summiteers Summit 2026 organised in Kathmandu, Paudel said Mount Everest was not only a geographical identity of Nepal but also the pride, prestige and an invaluable natural heritage of the country. The countrys economy has benefitted from the tourism sector through th

JAIPUR, May 27: Doctors have cautioned that symptoms such as recurrent fever, weakness and anaemia that persist despite treatment should not be ignored as they may indicate blood cancer. Ahead of World Blood Cancer Day, experts from Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital said early detection and timely treatment can help patients recover fully and lead normal lives. Blood cancer and bone marrow transplant specialist Dr Prakash Singh Shekhawat said early diagnosis plays a key role in successful treatme

NEW DELHI, May 27: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday told a group of civil servants that technology must be used not merely for efficiency but also for improving trust between citizens and institutions. Interacting with trainee officers of the 2024 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) here, he said modern governance no longer functions through rigid hierarchies and one-way communication. Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, encouraged the officers to remain open-minde

NEW DELHI, May 27: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extension of Sarthak-PDS scheme, with an outlay of Rs 25,530 crore to provide assistance to state agencies for intra-state movement of food grains and modernisation of public distribution system. The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS (Sarthak-PDS) as an umbrella scheme, in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period, with an

NEW DELHI, May 27: Government expenditure on healthcare has nearly tripled over the last decade to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, while out-of-pocket spending by households on treatment has declined significantly, according to the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday. The report showed that government health expenditure increased from Rs 1.30 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs 3.85 lakh crore in 2022-23, stating higher public investment in the heal

MELBOURNE, May 27: An Australian state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since gunmen killed 15 people and wounded three police officers armed only with handguns at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December, a government inquiry heard Wednesday. Testifying before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, which is investigating the spread of antisemitism in Australia ahead of the December 14 attack at Bondi Beach, New South Wales Police Deputy Com