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Jammu, May 20: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GoC-in-C) of the Indian Armys Northern Command, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, an official said. The Udhampur-headquartered Northern Command said in a post on X: Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of the forward areas of #

URI, May 20: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited the Kaman Post in Uri and reviewed the facilities and tourism potential of the border area. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with senior officers of army and inspected the Kaman Learning Centre, library and auditorium facilities established at the post. He appreciated the efforts aimed at promoting awareness, education, and tourism in the border region. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister

JAMMU, May 20: The State Election Commission, Jammu & Kashmir, has concluded the annual revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls with the publication of the Final Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2026, fixing April 1, 2026 as the qualifying date. The comprehensive exercise, which began with the release of the Draft Electoral Roll on March 27, 2026, has now formally culminated following a structured schedule of claims, objections and verification. The Commission had opened a 40-day window for filing claims

New Delhi, May 20: A Delhi court on Wednesday sent five accused in the NEET paper leak case to judicial custody till June 2 and extended the CBI custody of another accused. Special Judge Ajay Gupta allowed the agencys plea seeking judicial custody till June 2 of five accused persons Mangilal Khatik, Vikas Biwal, Dinesh Biwal, all three arrested from Jaipur; Yash Yadav, arrested from Gurugram; and Dhananjay Lokhande, arrested from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra. Judge Gupta also allowed five [] The

JAMMU, May 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said peace is the fundamental prerequisite for development and credited the Jammu and Kashmir Police for maintaining a secure environment that enabled significant progress in the Union Territory over the past six years. Calling for enhanced efficiency and professionalism, the Lieutenant Governor said terrorism survives on funding, networks, and support systems, which must be identified and dismantled systematically. Until peace is estab

Jammu, May 20: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Wednesday accused the Centre of failing to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that people were suffering under a dual control system after the Assembly elections. Addressing a workers convention here, Karra said the people of Jammu and Kashmir were sandwiched between two power centres, which he described as a negation of the peoples mandate. Central government has completely failed to restore the promised s

Srinagar, May 20: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday said the enquiry ordered by the Jammu and Kashmir government into violation of the Forest Rights Act during a demolition drive in Jammu was a mere eyewash. He said the probe will serve its purpose only if the affected peoples claims under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) are pending. The National Conference-led governments move to order an enquiry into and report on any violation of the Forest Rights Act [] The post Enquiry I

Srinagar, May 20: The opposition BJP on Wednesday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have lost faith in the ruling National Conference (NC) due to its politics of corruption and misgovernance. A grand joining programme was organised here in which hundreds of people, including youth and prominent workers from the NC and other political parties, joined the BJP, the party said. The people of J-K, especially the youth, have lost faith in the ruling NC due to its politics [] The post J&K People Hav

NEW DELHI, May 20: Gold prices climbed Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.64 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, tracking gains in overseas trade amid lingering tensions between the US and Iran. According to local marketmen, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity appreciated by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,64,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,63,600 per 10 grams. Traders said renewed buying in precious metals supported domestic [] The post Gold advances to Rs

NEW DELHI, May 20: Electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric on Wednesday gave guidance of a strong recovery in the first quarter of FY27, indicating that it expects orders to nearly double sequentially as service stabilisation, improved sales execution and demand recovery begin to reflect in operating performance. The company expects Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of Rs 500 to Rs 550 crore and orders in the range of 40,000 to 45,000 units, compared with 20,256 orders in Q4 FY26 and consolidated []

NEW DELHI, May 20: Production growth in eight core infrastructure sectors rose 1.7 per cent in April, driven by higher output of steel, cement and electricity, according to government data released on Wednesday. These eight sectors expanded by 1 per cent in the same month last year. The pace of expansion was 1.2 per cent in March. Coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, and fertiliser output recorded negative growth during the month under review. (PTI) The post Core infrastructure secto

MUMBAI, May 20: Declining for the ninth consecutive session, the rupee depreciated 13 paise to close at a fresh lifetime low of 96.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as elevated global crude prices amid the West Asia crisis stoked inflation worries. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.89 against the US dollar, then lost further ground to touch a record low of 96.95 and a high of 96.65, before settling at 96.83 (provisional), registering [] The post R

NEW DELHI, May 20: The countrys toffee exports climbed 166 per cent in the past 12 years to reach Rs 132 crore in 2025-26, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Toffee exports stood at Rs 49.68 crore in 2013-14. Indias TOFFEE TALE would surely be melody to the ears! Exports have grown nearly 166% since 2013-14, Goyal said in a post on social media. The commerce minister came up with the data after Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni [] The post Indias toffee exports jump 166

NEW DELHI, May 20: Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Wednesday urged politicians from Tamil Nadu to refrain from making derogatory remarks against Sanatan Dharma, asserting that such statements cause distress to a vast number of people across the country. In a statement, Singh said repeated comments targeting Sanatan Dharma by senior Tamil politicians were totally inappropriate and unacceptable. They must realise that outside Tamil Nadu, crores of people look upon Sanatan Dharma as Hinduism

LEH, May 20: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has assigned the additional charge of Director, Economics & Statistics, Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD) to Tsewang Gyalson, Joint Director, Economics & Statistics, pending regular appointment to the post. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Tsewang Gyalson Given Additional Charge Of Director Economics & Statistics In Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LEH, May 20: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has assigned additional charges to two Executive Engineers in the Public Works (R&B) Department following the retirement of Executive Engineer Er. Tashi Namgyal on May 30. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post Ladakh Administration Assigns Additional Charges To 2 Executive Engineers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, May 20: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has framed rules for the appointment of Court Managers and regulating their service conditions. The rules have been notified by the Chief Justice of the High Court under Article 229 of the Constitution of India and other enabling provisions, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. See Notification Click Here. The post J&K High Court Notifies Rules For Appointment Of Court Managers appear

NEW DELHI, May 20: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over issues of rising prices, unemployment, paper leaks, dampening investment and sinking Rupee, saying Modi continues his PR even as the economy is suffering. Modi ji wants the public to enjoy the melody of speeches while surviving the misery of his governments loot, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha said in a post on X. In the last 11 years under the Modi Government, [] The post Mo

CHANDIGARH, May 20: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed confidence that his party would break its previous record in the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab, claiming that there is pro-incumbency in favour of his outfit. He also slammed the opposition parties, alleging that they are left with no issue to raise and hence abuse Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Kejriwal reached Ludhiana on a two-day visit to hold meetings with the party leaders in preparation for the state assem

LUCKNOW, May 20: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the BJP Government of weakening the reservation system, saying people were being forced to approach courts to secure rights guaranteed under the Constitution. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Yadav released a document titled PDA Audit on loot of reservation. This document on PDA audit and the loot of reservation will continue to improve and more data will be included in it, the former Utta

RAEBARELI (UP), May 20: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the RSS traitors who are attacking the Constitution every day and have sold the countrys interests to select industrialists. The Raebareli MPs strong denunciation came on the second day of his visit to his constituency. He was addressing a Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha in Raebareli, commemorating local revolutionary Veera Pasi. You will have to stand up and fight. When RSS

NEW DELHI, May 20: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur are studying alpha waves in the brain typically active when a person is awake and relaxed to understand how stress affects cognitive functions like attention, working memory, and risk-reward analysis. The essence of the study is to understand how different people react to stress differently and how stress can have a modulating effect on human cognition, Tushar Sandhan, associate professor of electrical engineerin

BEIJING, May 20: A knife attack at a restaurant in Shanghai injured three people, including two Japanese citizens, the Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday, calling it an isolated case. The ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Chinese authorities were investigating Tuesdays attack and that the suspect, whom he described as a person with a mental disorder, had been detained. The two Japanese citizens, alongside a Chinese citizen, were sent to the hospital for treatment, he added. I would also

MALE, May 20: Divers on Wednesday recovered the last two bodies of the four Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives last week. The Italian divers had been exploring the cave in Vaavu Atoll last Thursday when they disappeared. The body of their Italian diving instructor was recovered outside the cave, and the Finnish recovery divers brought the bodies of two of the divers to the surface Tuesday. Presidential spokesperson Mohameed Hussain Shareef said the last [] The post

VILNIUS (Lithuania), May 20: Residents of Vilnius were told to take shelter and Lithuanias president and prime minister were taken to safe locations on Wednesday because of an alarm over drone activity near the border with Belarus, underlining jitters on NATOs eastern fringe over incursions related to Russias war with Ukraine. An emergency announcement from the military told people in the Vilnius region to immediately head to a shelter or a safe place. The alert, which lasted for about an [] The

WASHINGTON, May 20: US President Donald Trump said he is expecting to resolve the conflict with Iran very quickly while predicting a sharp fall in oil prices as a result, even as the Senate advanced a war powers resolution that would compel him to withdraw US forces from the region. Speaking at the annual congressional picnic on the White House South Lawn, Trump told a bipartisan gathering of lawmakers and their families that Tehran is very much eager to reach [] The post Trump expecting to reso

SRINAGAR, May 20: Muslims and Sikhs in the Tral area of Pulwama district participated in the last rites of a Kashmiri Pandit woman, officials said on Wednesday. Jigri, a 90-year-old woman who stayed in her native village of Midora in the Tral area even after the rise of militancy in 1990, passed away in the village on Tuesday. As soon as the news of her death spread in the area, hundreds of people Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus assembled at [] The post Muslims, Sikhs Participate In Last Rites Of Kas

PESHAWAR, May 20: At least 14 militants were killed and several others injured in a clash between rival armed groups in Pakistans northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, police said. According to a police officer, fighting erupted between groups led by militant commanders Kazim and Mumtaz Imti in the Manato Kamran Killay area of Central Kurram district, bordering Afghanistan. Commander Mumtaz Imti was killed during the exchange of fire, the officer said. After the clash, locals bu

Jammu, May 20: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today presented appointment letters to newly appointed constables of Jammu & Kashmir Police. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor urged the new recruits to dedicate themselves to defending the unity and integrity of the motherland and to strengthen the proud legacy of this force. We must remain constantly alert and vigilant. The nature of law & order threats and terrorism has evolved, demanding a constant, unyielding vigilance and alert to

NEW DELHI, May 20: The ruling BJP lashed out at Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday over his terror remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Congress leaders words reflect his anarchic mindset and character. BJP president Nitin Nabin said Gandhis remarks were an insult for the 140 crore people of the country and demanded an apology from him. This came after Gandhi called Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah traitors while launching an attack on them on various issues at [] The post Reflects Hi

Srinagar, May 20: Renowned surgical oncologist and robotic cancer specialist Dr Asim Rizvi, a native of Nabdipora Hawal in Srinagar, passed away in Noida following a suspected cardiac arrest, reports said on Wednesday. The sudden demise of Dr Rizvi has sent shockwaves across the medical community, with colleagues, patients and admirers mourning the loss of a distinguished cancer surgeon known for his dedication and compassionate care. Dr Rizvi was serving as Principal Director of Surgical Oncolo

MUMBAI, May 20: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi will review the Passing out Parade of the 150th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune on May 30, a statement said on Wednesday. The prestigious event will be held at the Khetarpal Parade Ground at NDA in the citys Khadakwasla area, it said. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi will review the parade as the Reviewing Officer. Nearly 355 cadets of the Army, Navy and Air Force [] The post Army Chief Gen Dwivedi To Review Passi

Srinagar, May 20: In a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of slain tourist guide Aadil Hussain Shah, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has renamed a government school in south Kashmirs Hapatnar area after him. The school, earlier known as Hapatnar High School, has now been officially renamed as Shaheed Aadil Memorial High School during a ceremony attended by Minister Sakeena Itoo in Anantnag district. Aadil Hussain Shah had lost his life while reportedly protecting tourists during last years te

JAMMU, May 20: A suspected drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said. The detainee, identified as Harpal Singh alias Balochi, is a resident of Kathua district. He was lodged in Central Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu, after execution of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) warrant, they said. According to police

NEW DELHI, May 20: The Delhi Police has busted multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates and brought 89 offenders to justice during a month-long crackdown in April in west Delhi, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, 35 accused were arrested, 54 persons were brought in to issue warnings and investigation in 34 major cyber fraud cases was completed during the operations conducted across several states, including Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi.

NEW DELHI, May 20: The functioning of various ministries, key decisions taken and their outcomes and future plans, among other subjects, will be discussed at a meeting of the Modi governments council of ministers on Thursday, official sources said. To be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meeting will be attended by all cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge and other ministers of state. This will be the first meeting of the council of ministers this year, [] The

CHANDIGARH, May 20: Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday travelled by an electric bus while many officials commuted to work using bicycles as the Union territory observed the first no car-day. Last week, the governor asked UT officials to avoid using four-wheelers every Wednesday in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modis appeal to cut down fuel consumption. He encouraged officials to ride bicycles, walk or use public transport. The Chandigarh administr

JAMMU, May 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a two-member fact-finding committee to enquire into alleged violations of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in connection with the recent demolition of houses belonging to tribal families in the Raika Bandi area of Sidhra in Jammu district. The post J&K Govt Constitutes Enquiry Committee Over Demolition Of Tribal Houses In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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JAMMU, May 20: Security forces on Wednesday recovered a suspected drone-dropped packet containing suspected narcotics from the border belt of Jammu district, official sources said. The packet was recovered from Bahadurpur Panchayat in the Bishnah area after a local resident spotted it while tilling his field, they said. On receiving information, teams of the Border Security Force (BSF) and police rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area, they said. The packet was seized and a forensic scienc

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Srinagar, May 20: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Tuesday demolished an illegally constructed property worth nearly 1.5 crore allegedly linked to a wanted drug peddler in the Lal Bazar area of Srinagar. Officials said Police Station Lal Bazar carried out the demolition of a two-storey illegal structure along with an adjoining room and washroom constructed on State land a

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CHANDIGARH, May 20: The Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has busted an international drug smuggling module with the arrest of two persons and recovery of 10 kilograms of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kilograms of heroin. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with a Dubai-based drug smuggler operating from Abu Dhabi or Dubai and were acting under his directions to traffic narcotics in Punjab and Delhi, DGP Gaurav Yadav said. One of the accused had recently returned [

Rome [Italy], May 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the Melody moment to life, gifting his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, a set of Melody toffees. Italian PM Meloni shared a post on X, thanking PM Modi for the gift as they laughed over the cheerful internet trend. Thank you for the gift pic.twitter.com/7ePxbJwPbA Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 20, 2026 Melody is a term often used on the internet to highlight the good friendship between PM Modi and Meloni. PM [] The post PM Mod

TALLINN, May 20: Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for more high-level visits from India to deepen bilateral ties and said Estonia would be very happy if Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the northern European country. In an exclusive interview with PTI here, Tsahkna said Estonia is organising the Ukraine recovery conference in 2027 and hoped that India could also be part of the rebuilding process of the war-hit country. India is a very important partner for Estonia. Our [] T

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