New Delhi, 16th Nov : In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri resident who had conspired with the suicide bomber to carry out the terror attack which claimed 10 innocent lives and left around 25 others injured. Amir Rashid Ali, in whose name the car involved in the attack was registered, was arrested from Delhi by the NIA, which had launched a massive search operation [] The post NIA makes a breakthrough in

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Indias DPDP rules have set a framework for a more accountable digital economy through clear consent standards, data safeguards, with the goal to arm individuals with greater control over their personal data in the worlds fourth largest economy. Here is what it means for businesses and individuals: First things first. These subordinate rules to the principal legislation Digital Personal Data Protection Act spell out operational norms for entities in collection and handling o

JAMMU, Nov 15: Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma and Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today lead the 3rd Jammu Midnight Marathon at M.A Stadium here to boost Fitness Movement across J&K. The 3rd edition of Jammu Midnight Marathon, organised by J&K Sports Council in collaboration with Real Time Sports, was successfully held last night and early this morning at MA Stadium here. Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma and Advisor to Chief Minister, [] The po

RAMKOT (Kathua), Nov 16 : Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the first academic session of newly sanctioned Kendriya Vidyalaya here, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh calls upon the students and faculty to avail of a number of technology incentives and dedicated schemes

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Voicing concern over the dismal conviction rate, former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit on Sunday said the administration of criminal justice is the most neglected sphere in the Government apparatus and favoured separating the investigative wing of police from the rest of the force involved in normal law and order duties. The former CJI, batting for reforms to prevent the abuse of criminal laws and ensure that no innocent is prosecuted, said he [] The post Administration of

JAMMU, Nov 16: The State Cancer Institute at the Government Medical College Jammu has documented 9,427 cancer cases over a five-year period, with the majority of the patients reporting to the hospital only after the disease had advanced to Stage III or Stage IV. According to the latest Hospital-Based Cancer Registry data from 2020 to 2024, 5,351 patients were men and 4,076 women, placing the male-to-female ratio at 1.31:1, and suggesting a higher cancer burden among males in the region. [] The p

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Nearly half of Indian enterprises have moved beyond AI pilots to active deployment, with 47 per cent reporting multiple Generative AI use cases now live in production, according to a joint EY-CII report. However, despite strong belief in AIs promise, investment levels remain conservative, with more than 95 per cent of firms maintaining AI and ML budgets below 20 per cent of overall IT spending. nearly half of Indian enterprises (47 per cent) now have [] The post Nearly half o

Budgam, Nov 16: MP Aga Ruhullah on Sunday said the recent by-poll outcome in Badgam reflected the independent judgment of voters, asserting that no political party influenced the result. Speaking to reporters, Ruhullah said he had only urged people to vote according to their conscience, and the electorate responded with clarity. He said his political struggle is not for a seat in the Assembly or Parliament, but for safeguarding the political, social and religious rights of the people of Jammu []

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a home-grown spirits company, which has plans to launch three new brands in its luxury portfolio in the second half, is looking at the October-March period as extremely important in terms of both volume and value sales, its Managing Director Alok Gupta said. The company, which reported a 32.2 per cent increase in net profit in the latest September quarter earnings, now expects further improvement in margins with a [] The post H2 going

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: State-owned infra financing institution Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (Hudco) is in talks with multilateral development banks, including ADB, and institutions to mobilise USD 1 billion to fund infra projects in the country, its Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Kulshreshta said. We are in advanced discussion with KfW (Germanys state-owned development bank) to raise USD 200 million, he told PTI. Besides, the company is in talks with multilateral development

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: The next round of negotiations between India and Chile on the proposed free trade agreement is expected to be held in December here, an official said. The pact with the the South American nation may help India access critical minerals, which are key inputs for electronics, auto, and solar sectors. India and Chile concluded the third round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Santiago. The four-day talks concluded on October 30. [] The p

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Over 150 exhibitors, around 10,000 visitors, and participants from more than 10 countries showcased recycling technologies and innovations at a three-day recycling exhibition held in Mumbai. The Plastics Recycling Show (PRS) India, co-located with the inaugural Bharat Recycling Show (BRS) 2025, was held at the Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai, from November 13-15. The exhibition organised by Media Fusion and Crain Communications, served as a convergence point for recyclers, m

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Godrej Properties will launch around Rs 22,000 crore worth of housing units for sale in the second half of this fiscal year to capitalise on strong consumer demand, a top company official said. In an interview with PTI, Godrej Properties Executive Chairperson Pirojsha Godrej said the company had given guidance that it would launch properties worth Rs 40,000 crore and sell units of about Rs 32,500 crore during this fiscal year. We have launched Rs [] The post Godrej Properties

Chandigarh, Nov 16: Punjab Police has arrested five persons with six sophisticated pistols and more than 1 kg of heroin to dismantle a Pakistan-linked arms and narcotics network, officials said on Sunday. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested persons were in touch with Pakistan-based handlers through social media and drones, police said. Acting on intelligence inputs, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantles a Pakistan-linked arms and narco network, apprehends five persons, and

HOUSTON (US), Nov 16: Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra addressed the 26th annual US-India Chamber of Commerce (USICOC) DFW awards event, commending the chambers role in deepening business partnerships and community engagement between the two countries. Consul General DC Manjunath highlighted the chambers role in fostering innovation, trade, and investment between India and Texas, as well as its efforts to expand consular services for the growing Indian community. Kwatra addressed t

SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Youths with no past criminal record or separatist affiliation are now preferred for recruitment by terror handlers in Jammu and Kashmir to stay under the radar of security forces, officials in the know say. This fresh strategy is completely different from the modus operandi adopted by them two decades ago, according to officials, which favoured those with established links to terror outfits. The investigators probing the white collar terror module have found a distinct pattern

New Delhi, Nov 16: An analysis of how the human skin responds to images, sounds, and touch has suggested that the nervous system may respond most strongly to haptic (touch-related) sensations. However, the studys participants perceived the responses of the nervous system to be the strongest for sounds and music this indicates that how the brain perceives stimulation or arousal and how the body involuntarily responds to a stimulus may not always align perfectly, researchers said. In essence, the

JAMMU, Nov 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Police for thwarting many terrorist incidents in the country by dismantling a pan-India white-collar terror module, and paid tributes to the victims of the accidental blast inside Nowgam police station. Sinha said he has already ordered a magisterial probe into Friday nights incident that left nine persons dead and 32 others, mostly police personnel, injured. There is no terror conspiracy or outside interference be

New Delhi, Nov 16: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday said audit is no longer a retrospective exercise but a forward-looking instrument of reform, foresight, and innovation. Addressing a gathering here after inaugurating CAGs Audit Diwas, the Vice President commended the institutions significant strides in transforming audit processes to act as a facilitator of good governance and strengthen executive accountability. He also complimented the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

LAHORE, Nov 16: The Interpol has closed a case related to Pakistans request seeking an arrest warrant against Moonis Elahi, a close aide of jailed former premier Imran Khan, according to officials. The Pakistan government had sought Interpols assistance in apprehending the former federal minister, who moved to Spain following a massive crackdown on Khans Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) about three years ago. The General Secretariat of International Criminal Police Organisation Interpol hereby c

KARACHI, Nov 16: At least seven people were killed and several injured following an explosion at an illegal makeshift firecracker manufacturing factory in Pakistans Sindh province, rescue officials said on Sunday. The explosion occurred at an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit on Saturday night in the Latifabad area of Hyderabad city. A powerful explosion was reported in a firecracker factory on the banks of the Laghari Goth river, Latifabad Police Station, a statement from the Rescue 11

LOS ANGELES, Nov 16: Renowned singer-actor Lady Gaga recalled getting negative reviews for her film Joker: Folie a Deux and said the situation got so unhinged that she would just laugh it off. Released in 2024, the film was a sequel to Todd Phillips Joker. Gaga essayed the role of Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix, who reprised his Academy Award-winning role of Arthur Fleck, aka Joker, from the 2019 movie. The film received a largely negative response from critics [] The post There was a t

HALVALA (Finland), Nov 16: A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal which has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. Europe, meanwhile, will require sisu a Finnish word meaning endurance, resilience and grit to get through the winter months, he said, as Russia continues its hybrid attacks and information war across the continent. Stubb also needs that quality as [] The

DUKOVANY Nuclear Plant (Czech Republic), Nov 16: The eight huge cooling towers of the Dukovany power plant overlook a construction site for two more reactors as the Czech Republic pushes ahead with plans to expand its reliance on nuclear energy. Mobile drilling rigs have been extracting samples 140 metres below ground for a geological survey to make sure the site is suitable for a USD 19 billion project as part of the expansion that should eventually at least double [] The post Czech Republic p

Mumbai, Nov 16: Former Union minister and NCP national working president Praful Patel on Sunday triggered a political row by claiming money is distributed in elections, though he added that it does not necessarily influence how people vote. He was speaking at a public function in Gondia, some 950 kilometres from here. Money is distributed in elections. Even after taking money, voters cast their ballot for whoever they wish, Patel said. The Union minister, once considered close to Nationalist Con

Kolkata, Nov 16: Off-spinner Simon Harmer led with a four-wicket haul as South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the first Test here on Sunday to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The second Test will be played in Guwahati from November 22-26. It was SAs first Test win in India in 15 years. India were bowled out for 93/9 with skipper Shubman Gill declared unavailable to take part in the remainder of the match with [] The post South Africa Beat India By 30 Runs In First Tes

New Delhi/Srinagar, Nov 16: The sophisticated white-collar terror module, spearheaded by a group of doctors recently busted by Jammu and Kashmir Police, had been actively scouting for a suicide bomber since last year, with key planner Dr Umar Nabi pushing the agenda, officials said on Sunday. Interrogation of an arrested co-accused was indicative that Umar, believed to have been killed while driving the explosives-laden car that blew up near the Red Fort on November 10, was a hardcore radical an

Jammu, Nov 16: Armys Northern Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Sunday reviewed counter-terrorism grid in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant and proactive against emerging threats in the hinterland. The general officer commanding-in-chief of Northern Command visited Basantgarh and Rampur areas, which witnessed several terror incidents over the past couple of years. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Basantgarh and Rampur to review the counter ter

Srinagar, Nov 16: Bhartiya Janta Party senior leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Sunday visited the residence of tailor Muhammad Shafi, one of the victims of the Nowgam Police Station explosion, to express condolences and explain the sequence of events that led to the tragedy. Speaking to reporters, Sharma said that the explosion occurred around 11:20 pm while explosive material recovered from Faridabad was being examined at Nowgam Police Station.

Srinagar, Nov 16: Senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday said that the entire country shares the grief of the families who lost their loved ones in the Nowgam Police Station explosion. Raina, along with Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, visited the residence of tailor Mohammad Shafi in Nowgam to offer condolences. Speaking to reporters, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP National President and the J&K BJP President have all conveyed their sorrow [] T

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Senior BJP leader and former minister Murali Manohar Joshi here hailed the spirit of the exiled Tibetan Buddhists, and said that Tibet will rise again through the teachings of non-violence of the 14th Dalai Lama. Joshi, along with former MP Karan Singh and Tibet House director Geshe Dorji Damdul, was speaking on Saturday at the launch of journalist-author Arvind Yadavs book Anashwar the first authorised biography in Hindi of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin [] The post Firmly bel

CHANDIGARH, Nov 16: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) expressed concern on Sunday over the continued closure of the Kartarpur Corridor, which was shut to Indian pilgrims in May 2025, after the government of India suspended travel, citing security concerns. In a statement, NAPA said the Kartarpur Corridor, which provides visa-free access to Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, has long served as a symbol of peace, faith, and people-to-people diplomacy between the two nations. The p

JAIPUR, Nov 16: Six people were killed, and 14 others injured when a tempo carrying pilgrims collided with a trailer loaded with grain sacks on the Jodhpur-Balesar stretch of National Highway 125 early Sunday, police said. The accident took place near the Khari Beri village in the Jodhpur district. The tempo, carrying around 20 pilgrims from Gujarats Banaskantha and Dhansura areas and heading to Ramdeora, was hit by the speeding trailer coming from the opposite direction, Balesar SHO Moolsingh

New Delhi, Nov 16: The Enforcement Directorate has frozen 110 mule bank accounts, seized Rs 70 lakh in cash and found usage of Dubai-based cryptocurrency wallets during searches in a money laundering case linked to alleged drug trafficking in Delhi, a statement said on Sunday. Mule bank accounts are used to transfer illicit funds and are opened by misusing genuine or using fake customer IDs. The raids were undertaken on November 14 after the federal probe agency took cognisance of [] The post ED

New Delhi, Nov 16: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, while emphasising the need for achieving jointness and integration in the armed forces, has said that each service will retain its individual identity, and their best practices will be incorporated. During an interactive session held at an event here on Saturday, he also cited instances from the recent Operation Sindoor that demonstrated the jointness among the three services Army, Navy and the Air Force. He took part in [] The post Be

Srinagar, Nov 16: A Bomb Disposal Squad of the National Security Guard (NSG) Sunday reached the blast site in Nowgam that killed 9 people and injured 32 others after a stockpile of seized explosives from doctors module went off accidentally inside the police station on Friday night, officials said An official said that the bomb squad conducted an inspection of blast site to find out the reason behind the accidental blast. He said that the bomb squad collected samples and [] The post NSG Bomb Squ

DHAKA, Nov 16: Security agencies are on high alert in Bangladesh ahead of a special tribunals verdict in a case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the anti-government protests last year. The law enforcement agencies have already completed their necessary preparations to prevent unpleasant events across the country, Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency. Bangladeshs International

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: The countrys coal import surged by 13.54 per cent to 22.05 million tonnes (MT) in September, driven by increased demand of the dry fuel ahead of the festive season. Imports in September recorded a notable rise from 19.42 MT of coal imported during the same month of the previous financial year. Breaking down the numbers, non-coking coal import stood at 13.90 MT for the month, slightly higher than the 13.24 MT imported in September 2024. [] The post Indias coal imports rise 14

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: Riju Ravindran has moved the insolvency tribunal NCLT against the Compulsory Convertible Debenture agreement between Think & Learn Pvt Ltd and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glas Trust Co, Byjus US-based financial creditor, alleging it to be violative of FDI and FEMA regulations. The agreement was inked to raise finance to participate in the ongoing rights issue of Aakash Educational Service Pvt Ltd (AESL) after Glas Trust failed to get a stay order from the National [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: India, the second-biggest buyer of Russian oil, spent as much as 2.5 billion euro on purchases of crude oil from Moscow in October, ahead of new sanctions being slapped on Russian entities, a European think tank has said. Indias spending in October was unchanged from the 2.5 billion euro spent on buying Russian oil in September. India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in October behind China, according to the Centre for Research [] The post Indias spen

Jammu, Nov 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu and Kashmir Police have achieved a major breakthrough by busting a pan-India terror module, preventing a series of planned attacks across the country. Addressing a function here, LG Sinha said, The modulelinked to the recent Red Fort blastwas successfully cracked due to timely intelligence and coordinated action by J&K Police. He also expressed profound grief over the unfortunate incident at Nowgam Police Station, where an a

SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Sunday conducted searches at the residence of a doctor in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the white collar terror module case, officials said. The raid was carried out by the CIK sleuths at Malaknag in the Anantnag area during the night, the officials said. They said that during the searches, the CIK personnel found that a female doctor hailing from Haryana was residing in the house as a tenant. [] The post Terror Module

MUMBAI, Nov 16: Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha expects exports from India to grow 25 per cent this year and is making its Chennai factory the export hub for global market, especially to advanced countries, according to a top company official. The company, which exports to around 55 countries from India, will be exploring more international markets in a bid to increase exports from India, Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Senior Executive Officer and Yamaha Motor India Group Chairman, Itaru Otani [] The po

NEW DELHI, Nov 16: A major breakthrough has been achieved in the Red Fort car blast case, with intelligence agencies uncovering a Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to three doctors, Umar, Muzammil, and Shaheen. Intelligence sources on Sunday said that the amount is suspected to have been routed by a Jaish-e-Mohammed handler through a hawala network. Of this, around Rs 3 lakh is believed to have been spent on purchasing 26 quintals of NPK fertiliser, a nitrogen, phosphorus, and [] The post Delhi Car B

Pulwama, Nov 16: Amid scenes of grief and heartbreak, Inspector General of Police Security J&K, Sujit Kumar IPS visited the residence of Crime Branch cameraman Mubashir Mansoor in Hari Tral on Saturday, a day after the young officer lost his life in the Nowgam blast. Eyewitnesses said the atmosphere at the family home was filled with cries of mourning as relatives, neighbours and colleagues gathered to offer condolences over the tragic loss. Officials told KNC that Mubashir Mansoor, who served [

SRINAGAR, Nov 16: The area surrounding Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar has been sealed off by Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams and security forces as an investigation is underway following a blast that killed nine people and injured 32 others, officials said on Sunday. Security personnel and forensic experts are conducting on-site examinations to collect evidence. On Friday, an accidental explosion inside the Nowgam Police Station late at night left nine personnel dead and 32 others inj

JAMMU, Nov 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in central Kashmirs Budgam on Saturday late evening, which claimed four lives. The LG prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. My thoughts are with the bereaved family, he said. In a post on X, the Office of the LG J&K wrote, Extremely pained by the loss of precious lives in a tragic road accident in [] The post Extremely Pained By The Loss Of Precious L

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Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The 3rd UTT J&K UT Table Tennis Ranking Championships 2025-26 began today with a grand opening ceremony that drew enthusiastic participation from leading paddlers across the Union Territory. The Championship was inaugurated by Rajeev Sharma, who encouraged players to compete with dedication and uphold the values of discipline and sportsmanship. Organised by the Table Tennis Association of J&K in collaboration with Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) and the

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Perched on the banks of the River Tawi, Jammu-today the winter capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir-embodies a living mosaic of legend, archaeology, and royal legacy. Its story spans from mythic antiquity to modern statehood, reflecting the larger saga of northern Indias civilisation. Legend and Early Beginnings According to ancient lore, Jammu was once Jambu-Nagar, founded between the 25th and 14th centuries BCE by Raja Jambu Lochan, a descen