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Mumbai, Dec 5: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday eased the flight duty norms by allowing substitution of leaves with a weekly rest period amid massive operational disruptions at IndiGo, according to sources. As per the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest, which means that weekly rest period and leaves are to be treated separately. The clause was part of efforts to address fatigue issues among the pilots. Citing IndiGo flight disruptions

Srinagar, Dec 5: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday defended the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying a lot has been achieved in its first year within the limited powers granted to it under the Union Territory set up. Abdullah, however, said a lot more needs to be done to ease the sufferings of the people. We still have a lot to cover. Whatever we could do this year, it is before you. Our opponents will always tell you [] The post NC-Led J&K Govt Achieved A Lot In One Y

DHAKA, Dec 5: The scheduled departure of critically ill former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for London for advance treatment has been deferred to Sunday as an air ambulance offered by Qatar could not reach Dhaka, a senior leader of her party said on Friday. The 80-year-old head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who was hospitalised on November 23, was originally scheduled to leave for London late on Thursday night or early Friday. If everything goes well, it (the [] The post Ai

MARRAKECH (Morocco), Dec 5: Indian cinema came to Morocco in the 1940s, even before television arrived in the North African nation. Nearly a century later, the largest film-producing countrys long-lasting love story with audiences in Morocco continues, surviving the onslaught of Hollywood, small screen, and streaming. Blockbuster Indian films from the then Bombay (now Mumbai) were first screened in major Moroccan cities like Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier in the late 1940s. The Moroccan audi

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Ola Electric is preparing to recruit about 1,000 senior service technicians and specialised professionals as the company moves into the next phase of its Hyperservice programme, according to people familiar with the plan. The expansion will substantially bolster the firms after-sales workforce of around 2,000 and follows weeks of rapid-response efforts to clear service backlogs in key markets. This is the second, more structural leg of Hyperservice, a senior company official sa

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Park Medi World, which operates the hospital chain under the Park brand, on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 154-162 per share for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), valuing the company at roughly around Rs 7,000 crore. The companys Rs 920 crore maiden public offering will open for subscription on December 10 and conclude on December 12. The bidding for anchor investors will take place on December 9, it said in a public announcement. [] The post Hospital chain Park Medi

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The Presidents office shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. (Agencies) The post Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi calls on President Murmu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

KARACHI, Dec 5: Some Hindu girl students in Pakistans Sindh province have allegedly been told to convert to Islam to continue their studies, prompting the Government to order an inquiry, an official said on Friday. In late November, parents of some Hindu girl students at the Government High School in Mirpur Sakro in Sindh told the media that the schools headmistress had allegedly asked the Hindu students to convert to Islam to continue their education. It sparked outrage as the [] The post Hindu

MUMBAI, Dec 5: The Reserve Bank on Friday significantly lowered the inflation projection for the current fiscal to 2 per cent from 2.6 per cent estimated earlier as the economy continues to witness rapid disinflation. For the first time since the adoption of Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) in 2016, average headline inflation for a quarter at 1.7 per cent in Q2 of 2025-26, breached the lower tolerance threshold (2 per cent) of the inflation target (4 per cent). It dipped [] The post RBI lowers

SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Former Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC), Dr Farooq Abdullah, said on Friday that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir was working on the razors edge as, according to him, all powers are vested in the Lt Governor. Addressing the media on the 120th birth anniversary of NC founder, late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, at his mausoleum in Hazratbal area of Srinagar city, Dr Abdullah said, Whatever could be done during the last [] The post On NC Fo

MANILA, Dec 5: Asian shares were mixed on Friday after the US stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading. US futures were higher while oil prices fell. Japans Nikkei 225 trimmed gains from the previous day, shedding 1.2 per cent to 50,408.70. Government data showed household spending in Japan fell 3.0 per cent year-on-year in October, below market expectation for a light increase and the sharpest drop since January 2024. Technology shares declined, with computer [] The post Asi

MUMBAI, Dec 5: Shrugging off concerns over the depreciation of rupee, the RBI has cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in a bid to further bolster economic growth, which rose to a six-quarter high of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year. The development is expected to make advances, including housing, auto and commercial loans cheaper. Announcing the fifth bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra [] The post RBI

New Delhi, Dec 5: Over three-fourth of the worlds population is not getting the recommended intake of Omega-3 fatty acids, revealing a significant global public health gap, according to a new study. Sources of the healthy fats include fish such as salmon and plant-based ones flaxseeds and chia seeds. Author Abbie Cawood, science director at Holland & Barrett and visiting research fellow at the UKs University of Southampton, said, The health benefits of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, spe

Pachmarhis beauty lies in its serene forests, cascading waterfalls, and mist-kissed hills that give the entire valley a quiet, timeless charm. Photo: MP Tourism I escaped to Pachmarhi what I found in the queen of Satpura left me spellbound By Souvik Ghosh Hurriedly finishing a wholesome vegetarian lunch of roti, paneer, rice and dal, I almost sprinted to the jeepusually reserved for jungle safarisfor our two evening stops: Pandav Caves and Dhupgarh in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. It had barely []

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Her family is terrible at names, Twinkle Khanna says with characteristic candour and humour, and she may have just continued the tradition with her own written in first person columns and books titled Mrs Funnybones. The origins of that go back to her childhood when she kept getting injured, breaking many bones. I have broken every bone in my body every bone. Theres nothing left. Ive broken my tailbone, Ive broken my collarbone, Ive broken [] The post Ive broken every bone in

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: Indias largest airline IndiGos operations crumbled as pilot-rostering issues continued to force large scale flight cancellations over 400 on Friday and many passengers have been stranded for as long as three days at airports. Airports witnessed chaotic scenes as some IndiGo flights faced delays of more than 12 hours, many passengers staged protests and some complained of misplaced baggage. The IndiGo flight disruptions, primarily caused by shortage of pilots that was not anti

New Delhi, Dec 5: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking to prohibit the sale, circulation, and display of Arundhati Roys book, Mother Mary Comes to Me, as its cover depicted her smoking a bidi or a cigarette, which is in contravention of the law. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi dismissed the appeal filed by one Rajasimhan against the Kerala High Court order dismissing a PIL on the issue. She is a [] The post SC Rejects Plea For Prohibiting S

New Delhi, Dec 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt here ahead of his summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday received Putin at New Delhis Palam airport with a hug amid a group of artistes performing traditional dances. From the airport, the two leaders travelled to Modis official residence in his car for a private dinner. Boosting defence ties, insulating India-Russia trade fro

CM Omar, Party President Dr Farooq, MLAs, senior leaders attend function Srinagar, Dec 5: The National Conference (NC) leadership on Friday observed the 120th birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, offering prayers and floral tributes at his mausoleum. NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, vice president and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani (Sogami), senior leader Abdul Rahim Rather, and several MLAs and party functionaries visited the Qaid Mazar

JAMMU, Dec 5: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Health and Family Welfare Ministrys proposal to extend the central deputation of 2009 batch IAS officer Raghav Langer, who is serving as Secretary of the National Medical Commission. As per an order, his tenure has been extended by one year beyond October 3, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. See Order Copy Click Here. The post ACC Extends Central Deputation Of Raghav Langer By One Year appeared first on D

Srinagar, Dec 5: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport were affected on Friday after multiple IndiGo flights were cancelled due to operational disruptions, officials said. An official said that IndiGo had a total of 18 scheduled flights for the day, of which 10 were cancelled, while several others faced delays. We are receiving continuous queries regarding IndiGos operations. As of now, 10 flights stand cancelled, the official said. According to preliminary inputs, the cancellation

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New Delhi, Dec 5: Delhi Airport on Friday issued a passenger advisory and alerted travellers to operational challenges affecting certain domestic flights, resulting in delays and cancellations. In an advisory, Delhi Airport said, Please be advised that operational challenges affecting certain domestic services are resulting in flight delays and cancellations. We strongly recommend passengers verify their flight status directly with their airline prior to departure for the airport. Our dedicated

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Srinagar, Dec 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices State Investigation Agency (SIA) Friday carried out raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts as part of its investigations into the white collar terror module, officials said. The early morning raids were carried out by the SIA in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in central Kashmir, including at the residence of Tufail Bhat at Diyarwani area of Batamaloo locality of the city here, they said. Bhat was arrested here by the SIA last month [] The post

NEW DELHI, Dec 5: The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore as part of its money laundering probe against the companies of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, officials said. Eighteen properties, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbais Ballard Estate, fixed deposits, bank balance and shareholding in unqouted investments of Reliance Anil Ambani Group have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Another set of s

Mumbai, Dec 5: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced a 25 basis points reduction in the policy repo rate, bringing it down to 5.25 per cent. The decision was communicated by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra after the conclusion of the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held from December 3 to 5. The governor stated that the MPC undertook a detailed assessment of evolving macroeconomic conditions and future outlook before arriving at the unanimous decision to implement the [] T

Srinagar, Dec 5: Kashmir witnesses an improvement in the cold conditions as the night temperatures rose and settled above normal across the valley owing to overcast skies, officials said on Friday. The mercury on Thursday night settled above the freezing point at most places, providing huge relief to the residents from the biting cold conditions, the officials said. The minimum was one to over three degrees above the normal for this time of the season, they said. The night temperature [] The pos

Jammu, Dec 5: The Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited troops in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch to review operational readiness and assess the prevailing security situation in the area. The Army commander appreciated the steadfast dedication and high state of preparedness of the troops operating under challenging conditions. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited Haribudha, Poonch to assess the operational readiness of units deployed in the sector o

Srinagar, Dec 5: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Friday launched fresh raids at two locations in connection with the ongoing investigation into the recently unearthed doctors terror module, officials said. A top official said that an SIA team carried out a search at the residence of Tufail Ahmad Bhat, son of Niyaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Diyarwani Batmaloo, Srinagar. Tufail, an AC technician by profession, was recently arrested by the agency for his alleged involvement in the case. []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: A flagship Advanced Global Leadership Program (AGLP 2.0) organized by SCOPE was culminated here today. Atul Sobti, DG, SCOPE, Anil Kumar Jadli, Director (HR), NTPC Limited, Sangeeta Ramrakhyani, Director (HR), Central Warehousing Corporation, Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited and Program Directors, Prof Prashant Mishra and Prof Biswatosh Saha from IIM Calcutta addressed the participants during the session. This session marked the culmination of a

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the RVS iGlobal Corporate Office at Narwal, marking a significant milestone in the regions fast-expanding technology landscape. The visit underscored Jammus growing prominence as an emerging IT hub. The LG toured the facility and reviewed key operations, including the companys fully functional Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC). Live demonstrations of cybersecurity workflows,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: To honour the students who performed exceptionally well in the ALLEN TALLENTEX and STAR NEXT examinations, a felicitation ceremony organised by the ALLEN Career Institute was held here today. A large number of students and parents participated in the event, which began with Saraswati Vandana, followed by impressive cultural performances by students. Speaking on the occasion, Kuldeep Sharma, Center Head of ALLEN said, 55 students were awarded certificates, me

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: The three-day Asmita Wushu City League and District Jammu Wushu Championship commenced at Indoor Hall, Bhagwati Nagar, here today with around 500 athletes from various schools and clubs participating. The Asmita Wushu League, a dedicated platform for women athletes, has significantly boosted female participation and performance in the sport, contributing to Indias growing international reputation. Over the next two days, all women divisions will compe

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: As the city is gearing up for the upcoming festive season and in keeping with the traditions of Yuletide, Hotel KC Residency Jammu hosted the customary Christmas Cake Mixing party today. During the ceremony, Rahul Jandial, Vice President, KC Hotels Pvt Ltd led the team to mix an array of ingredients including Black currant, Golden Apricot, Rum Soaked Figs, Drunk Resins, Dates, Candied Orange Peel, Candied Ginger, Dry Cherries, Tutti Frutti, Candied Pumpkin,

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a major step towards promoting entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance among the youth, J&K Bank has achieved a milestone under the J&K Governments flagship Mission YUVA program by sanctioning loans to 10,000 eligible beneficiaries for establishing their own business ventures. Through Mission YUVA, the Bank has been working in close coordination with the Government to translate the vision of youth empowerment into tangible economic opportunities ac

Excelsior Correspondent BUDGAM, Dec 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid e-foundation stones for a series of transformative development projects in Budgam district worth nearly Rs 100 crore, giving a major push to local infrastructure and public services. The projects include multiple Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Water Supply Schemes across Gudsathoo, Dreygam, Drang, Kultreh Wanpora, Qazipora, Awanpora, Rangreth Wavoosa, Checkmari Colony, Nowbugh, Delipora Badipora and Zaloosa,

Jammu at a stands till Raman Suri ramansuribjp@gmail.com Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo recently presided over a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar, and took a comprehensive look at the measures already undertaken and those proposed for easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in both cities. The Chief Secretary realised that Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) and Integrated Tra

Raises issue in Parliament Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Member of Parliament from Jammu -Reasi Lok Sabha constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma raised the demand for granting of National Highway status to the vital road stretch connecting Samba to Udhampur. The demand was raised by him during the question hour in Lok Sabha today. Urging the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), he stressed the urgent need for upgrading and widening the road to a four-lane corridor. Jugal Kish

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma today met the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan, Jammu, to strongly raise the long-pending demand of age relaxation for combined competitive examination aspirants across Jammu & Kashmir. Sharma conveyed that a large number of aspirants and delegations have been approaching him for several weeks, seeking intervention on the issue of upper-age relaxation in various recruitment processes. He informed the LG that m

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the appointment of the army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, as Pakistans first Chief of Defence Forces for a period of five years. President Zardari approved the summary submitted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally asking him to appoint Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Munir as the first CDF of Pakistan. Last month, the parliament passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment providing to create the post of CDF with the [] The po

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports (YSS),Yasha Mudgal, today convened a meeting to discuss the Budget proposals, comprising the Revised Estimates (RE) 202526 and Budget Estimates (BE) 202627 for both Revenue (Revex) and Capital (Capex) components. The meeting was attended by the Director General, Youth Service and Sports Department; Director NCC; Director Finance, YSS and Secretary, J&K Sports Council. During the deliberations, the Direct

BARAMULLA, Dec 4: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on various activities being carried out under the Swachh Bharat MissionGramin (SBM-G) at the Main meeting Hall, DC Office Baramulla. During the meeting, concerned officers presented updates on ongoing works and projects being executed across the district. The DC took a detailed review of the works which have already been tendered out or allotted, directing officers to ensure that these pro

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Dec 04: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to take stock of the functioning of the Revenue department in the district. The DC reviewed in detail the progress achieved under DILRMP, SVAMITA, ULPIN and digitization of revenue records. He also sought the status of migrant land alienation cases, online services under Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA), Fard, Revenue extracts, Mutations, certificates issue

ISLAMABAD, Dec 4 : A report presented before a Pakistani parliamentary panel revealed that out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras, only 37 were functional, showing a dismally low number of operational religious places belonging to minority communities. The Parliamentary Committee on the Minority Caucus reviewed the report presented during its introductory session on Tuesday. According to the report, there are 1,285 Hindu worship sites and 532 Gurdwaras in Pakistan, out of which only 37 ar

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 4: In a remarkable sporting achievement, Nasir Aejaz Sufi, a student of a Government School Baramulla, has been selected to represent India at the World School Volleyball Championship (U-15), scheduled to be held from December 4 to 13 in Shangluo, China. Nasirs selection came after rigorous nationwide trials conducted by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), with the final confirmation made in Pune. Following his selection, he underwent intensi

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SHOPIAN, Dec 4: The Shopian District Table Tennis Championship 2025 concluded after a series of exciting matches across various categories. The event organized by Shopian District Table Tennis Association under the aegis of the J&K Table Tennis Association and in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, witnessed participation from 47 players competing in junior, senior and veteran divisions for both men and women. The championship was inaugurated by Dr Murad Hus

BEIJING, Dec 4: China and France pledged deeper cooperation on global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade, as France prepares to take on the presidency of the Group of Seven next year. French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinas Xi Jinping on Thursday morning as part of a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomacy. France seeks help to end Ukraine war The French leader is seeking to involve Beijing in pressuring Russia toward a ceasefire [] The post Chinas Xi and Frances Ma

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 4: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated Navy Day 2025 with a week-long series of events honouring the bravery, professionalism and maritime legacy of the Indian Navy. The celebrations began on November 30 with a Cycling Trek to Katal Batal, led by the Principal, officers, staff and Girl Cadets. Junior Cadets participated in an Inter-House Naval Quiz, followed by a Special Assembly on Indias maritime history and a themed Basketball Match commemorating Operation Trid

Qila Darhal is not merely an architectural relic tucked away in the rugged folds of the Pir Panjal-it is a living manuscript of Jammu and Kashmirs composite heritage, strategic geography and indomitable courage. Built in the 18th century under Maharaja Ranjit Singhs expansive vision, this fort was conceived as a military outpost to secure the Darhal route, the quickest access for defending Kashmir against Afghan incursions. Its construction reflected the Sikh Empires keen understanding of fronti