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NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Several exit polls on Wednesday predicted a thumping victory for the BJP in Assam and a clear edge for the party over the ruling TMC in West Bengal, while projecting a return of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu and a comeback by the Congress-led UDF in Kerala after 10 years. The pollsters also forecast a return to power for the AINRC-led NDA government in Puducherry. Axis My India predicted a sweep for the BJP in [] The post Exit Polls Predict BJP Win In Assam, Edge In Bengal;

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today launched the book, Healer in Exile: The Untold Story of Dr. Sushil Razdan authored by his son Sachin Razdan. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that Dr. Sushil Razdan stands among Indias leading neurologists and his contributions in the medical field remain unmatched. The story of Dr. Sushil Razdans life conveys a significant lesson of committing yourself to the selfless service of others. It is a sacred duty to place

EROs Asked to Join VC Meeting to Assess Progress of 2026 Roll Update Srinagar, Apr 29: The State Election Commission, Jammu & Kashmir, has convened a review meeting to assess the procedures and progress related to the Revision of Panchayat Electoral Roll-2026. As per an official notice, the meeting will be held on May 4, 2026 (Monday) at 03:00 PM onwards through video conference from the Meeting Hall at Darul Intikhab, M.A. Road, Srinagar. All Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) of [] The pos

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has issued a clarification regarding admissibility of Additional Quantum of Pension or Family Pension in cases where a pensioner is drawing both service pension and family pension. The department said the age-linked benefit is personal to the pensioner and cannot be granted on more than one pension for the same individual. As per the clarification, where a J&K Government pensioner is also receiving J&K family pension of a spouse, the additi

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has directed all Administrative Departments to expedite installation of pre-paid smart electricity meters in Government offices, Corporations, PSUs, local bodies, universities and residential quarters owned by the Government. See Circular Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Directs Installation Of Prepaid Smart Meters In Offices, PSUs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jammu, Apr 29: Chief minister Omar Abdullahs visit to inaugurate development projects and address a public gathering in Kathua districts Bani area was cancelled on Wednesday due to inclement weather conditions. Due to bad weather and rain, the Chief Ministers programme had to be cancelled, which has left us quite disappointed. The people are also very disheartened, Bani MLA Dr Rameshwar Singh told reporters. He said the chief minister, along with Education and Health Minister Sakina Itoo, was sc

JAMMU, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra at a meeting here, official sources said. The security review was held ahead of the annual Darbar Move, with the secretariat scheduled to close in the winter capital Jammu on April 30 and reopen in Srinagar on May 4. The meeting, chaired by Sinha, was attended by senior Army, police, security, intelligence and administrative officials, inc

Jammu, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered transfer, posting and assignment of additional charge of posts of Superintending Engineers in the Jal Shakti Department. See Order Copy Click Here.. The post J&K Govt Orders Posting, Additional Charges Of Superintending Engineers In Jal Shakti Dept appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the US-Iran war has dealt a serious blow to Pakistans economic progress made over the past two years, as he asserted that his government will continue its efforts to help ease tensions between the two warring sides and restore peace in West Asia. Noting that fuel prices in the global markets had risen sharply since the war started in February, he said, Our weekly pre-war oil bill was around [] The post US-Iran war dealt seri

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18% increase in maximum chargeable fare for various categories of commercial passenger vehicles across the Union Territory. According to a notification issued by the Transport Department, the revised fare will apply to big buses, medium and mini buses, taxis, maxi cabs, tourist cabs, auto-rickshaws and Tata Magic vehicles. The order has been issued under the Motor Vehicles Act and partially modifies an earlier notification of March

NEW DELHI, Apr , 29: India has significantly expanded its Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network since 2014, increasing from 14 operational units to 50, marking over 250% rise. These additions, covering over 87% of the country, improve forecasting for cyclones, heavy rain, and thunderstorms under the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with 50 more planned under Mission Mausam. This was stated here today by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences,

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the placement of 57 Assistant Accounts Officers of the J&K Subordinate Accounts Service as Incharge Accounts Officers in the Jammu and Kashmir Accounts (Gazetted) Service on a stop-gap basis. According to a Government order, the officers will hold the charge in their own pay and grade along with charge allowance as admissible under rules for a period of six months or till the available vacancies are filled on [] The post 57

New Delhi, Apr 29: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday launched the Parenting Calendar for the academic session 2026-27, aimed at strengthening structured engagement between schools and parents and promoting students holistic well-being. The calendar was launched through a live event streamed on CBSEs official YouTube channel, with participation from school principals, teachers, counselors, wellness educators and parents. In alignment with the vision of the National Educ

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday promoted 1,785 personnel to their next ranks, a police spokesman said. A departmental promotion committee, constituted under the chairmanship of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir V K Birdi, assessed the suitability of eligible head constables, selection grade constables, and constables before approving the promotions, he said. The promoted personnel include 300 head constables, 1020 selection grade constables and 465 constables, who

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Chief Education Officer Rajouri has placed 4 teachers of Middle School Namblan in Zone Rajouri under suspension with immediate effect after a surprise inspection found them absent from duty without sanctioned leave. The post 4 Teachers Suspended Over Unauthorized Absence In Rajouri School appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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MUMBAI, Apr 29: The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising Brent crude oil prices, hovering around USD 115 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Forex traders said the elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact Indias import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Also, analysts said that investors we

Leh, Apr 29: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has approved the constitution of the Ladakh Union Territory Haj Committee, with the appointment of its chairman and members for a period of three years. The decision follows the completion of the tenure of the previous UT Haj Committee in 2025. Ghulam Abbas Abidi has been appointed as the Chairman of the UT Ladakh Haj Committee, while the other members include Ashay Mallo, Mohammad Hussain, [] The post LG

MUMBAI, Apr 29: Czech auto maker Skoda Auto India on Wednesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with government-backed e-commerce platform Common Services Centre Grameen eStore to expand its footprint across non-metropolitan and semi-urban markets in the country. As part of the collaboration, the company will make available its compact SUV Kylaq, subcompact crossover SUV Kushaq, and compact sedan Slavia through the CSCs digital-first non-metropolitan network. This will facilitate produ

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SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar on April 30, while the services for the general public will commence on May 2. The direct train services between Srinagar and Jammu will reduce the travel time between the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir, and boost tourism, besides providing an all-weather surface transport link. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first direct train service be

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Group entity Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), on Wednesday called for building robust domestic infrastructure to ensure energy security in a bid to withstand global shocks and disruptions, especially wars and conflicts. Addressing a session at Resilient Futures Summit organised by Economist Enterprise, the industrialist advocated for energy security and noted that countries should shift their priorities from how fast they can grow to how

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: E-commerce company Flipkart on Wednesday said it has appointed Sharayu Jadhav as Vice President of Legal and Varun Gupta as Vice President of Corporate Development. Jadhav returns to Flipkart after working in leadership roles at Acko and Razorpay. During her previous stint at Flipkart, she handled legal responsibilities for its wholesale division and Myntra. In her new position, she will manage the legal operations for Flipkarts marketplace, supply chain, data privacy, technol

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The countrys exports have shown a healthy increase during the first-three weeks of April so far despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He also said that free trade agreements finalised by India would give a huge boost to the domestic industry. There is an increase in exports during the first three weeks of April as compared to the same period of last April Despite the war in [] The post Healthy rise in exports in Ap

Jammu, April 29: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a change in school timings for the summer zone areas of Jammu Division. According to an order issued on April 28, 2026, all Government and recognized private schools up to the Higher Secondary level will now operate from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The new timing will be effective from May 1, 2026, and will continue till September 30, 2026. The post DSEJ Orders Change Of School Timings In Summer Zone appeared first on Daily

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: A Neo Alternative Asset Managers on Wednesday announced the first close of its second infrastructure income fund, raising Rs 1,500 crore against a total target corpus of Rs 5,000 crore. The fund, Neo Infra Income Opportunities Fund II, will invest in operational, revenue-generating infrastructure assets backed by long-term contracted cash flows, primarily from government counterparties, the company said in a statement. The strategy will focus on sectors, such as roads and rene

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The global automotive industry is facing a demanding environment due to factors such as uncertainty linked to trade tensions, supply chains and energy prices, according to International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) President Shailesh Chandra. Speaking at the launch of OICAs Global Automobile Industrys annual sales data at the sidelines of the Beijing Motor Show, he said technological change, geopolitical pressures and diverging public policies are reshapi

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Oil marketing companies are selling petrol and diesel at a loss of Rs 14 per litre and Rs 18 per litre, respectively, as elevated crude prices outpace capped retail fuel rates, squeezing marketing margins. Besides losses on petrol and diesel, the elevated energy prices post West Asia crisis are likely to leave companies with an under recovery of Rs 80,000 crore on cooking gas LPG in the current fiscal, while fertiliser subsidy is projected to rise [] The post Oil firms selling

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Commercial vehicles major Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday said it filed 144 patent applications in FY26, marking its highest number of patent filings in a single year. These filings are closely aligned with the companys strategic priorities, including enhanced vehicle safety, improved reliability, optimised total cost of ownership, and superior occupant comfort, Tata Motors Ltd (TML) said in a statement. The record number of patent applications filed in FY26 is a testament to the

MILAN, Apr 29: Italian luxury brand Ferragamo said it can map the country of origin for much of the leather used to make its coveted footwear and handbags, which is a first step in traceability according to experts. The announcement comes during a wave of EU sustainability rules that are increasing pressure on fashion brands to account for materials in their supply chains. The family-run and publicly traded fashion house has been issuing sustainability reports for over a decade, but [] The post

TEHRAN, Apr 29: A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying around two million barrels of crude oil has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining authorization from Iranian authorities, in what is considered a rare transit through the strategic waterway since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The vessel, identified as the Idemitsu Maru, a Panama-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) managed by a subsidiary of Japans Idemitsu Kosan, set sail after remaining anchored o

BEIRUT, Apr 29: Lebanese authorities detained the former Palestinian ambassador to Lebanon on corruption charges shortly after he arrived in the country, officials said Wednesday. The officials said Ashraf Dabbour was arrested upon arrival at Beiruts Rafik Hariri International Airport late Tuesday. The two judicial and two security officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas relieved Dabbour of his post as

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of trying to remove the Urdu language from the collective history of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference here, Mufti claimed the Revenue Department, headed by the chief minister, started the process of removing Urdu from the system in July 2025. There is no doubt that our government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is trying to gradually remove Urdu, which i

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday accused the BJP, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party of colluding to fix the match during elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir last year. While the ruling National Conference had won three seats, the BJP managed to secure one seat even though it did not have the required numbers. At least four non-BJP MLAs had voted for BJP candidate Sat Sharma, who got [] The post BJP, NC, PDP Co

Jammu, Apr 29: Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on Wednesday. Police said intensified action against drug trafficking was being carried out alongside awareness campaigns to protect youth from substance abuse. In the first case, a team from Rehambal police station intercepted a Tata Tiago car at Garnai Chowk on the national highway, as the vehicle was heading from Udhampur to Jammu, they said. During the

L-G accords ceremonial welcome; massive community participation marks historic occasion Leh, Apr 29: Amid deep spiritual fervour and an atmosphere imbued with devotion, the holy Piprahwa relics of Tathagatha Buddha arrived in Leh today, marking the commencement of a historic spiritual celebration in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, accorded a warm and reverential welcome to the sacred relics upon their arrival at the Technical Area, Leh Air

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the existing framework of criminal law adequately addresses the issue of hate speeches and no legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention. The contention that the field of hate speech remains legislatively unoccupied, is misconceived, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said in its verdict on a batch of petitions related to hate speeches. The top court said it would be open to the Centre and the competent legislative [] T

HARDOI (UP), Apr 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said voters are casting their vote in West Bengal this time in a fearless atmosphere, which was unimaginable in the past six or seven decades. He also asserted that the assembly poll results on May 4 will further strengthen the resolve of a developed India. Voting is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal in the second and final phase of polling. Addressing a gathering after the inauguration of the [] The post People Are Votin

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a fresh notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on pleas by the ED challenging his acquittal in two separate cases lodged against him for not appearing before the agency despite summonses issued in the excise policy case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that according to the registry, the earlier notice issued to the former chief minister had not been served. The investigating agencys counsel said notice was issued to [] The post HC Issu

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval. The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee is being held to discuss the administrations 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defence spending to a historic USD 1.5 trillion. Hegseth and the chairman

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum wages employers will have to offer to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programmes. North Carolina Labour Commissioner Luke Farley said American workers were being hurt by foreign visa programmes that depress wages. H-1B visas take jobs from American and North Carolina workers. Last week, I submitted official comments in support of a new rule proposed by the []

NEW YORK, Apr 29: King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York on Wednesday as part of their closely watched diplomatic visit to the US. The royal couples swing through the city comes midway through a four-day trip marking 250 years of American independence. It will be the first trip to New York by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2010. They are expected to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the [] The post King Charles III, Queen Camilla visiting

HONG KONG, Apr 29: Stocks mostly advanced in Asia on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices fell after the United Arab Emirates said it would leave OPEC in a blow to the powerful oil cartel. US futures edged higher. Markets in Japan were closed for a holiday. Elsewhere in Asia, South Koreas Kospi rose 0.3 per cent to 6,657.40 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1.4 per cent to 26,029.02. The Shanghai Composite index traded [] The post Asian stocks gain, oil prices decline af

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The units of Citius TransNet Investment Trust, a transport sector-focused infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), climbed nearly 5 per cent against the issue price of Rs 100 per unit in their debut trade on Wednesday. The unit started trading at Rs 104.50, up 4.5 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. At the NSE, it listed at Rs 104.60, registering a jump of 4.6 per cent. Its market valuation stood at Rs 6,436.11 crore. The [] The post Citius TransNet Investment Trust unit

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Dr Reddys Laboratories on Wednesday said it has received a notice of compliance (NOC) from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection indicated for the management of type-2 diabetes. Dr Reddys becomes the first company to receive the market authorisation for generic Semaglutide Injection in Canada, ahead of Health Canadas review target date, the company said in a regulatory filing. The market authorisation covers the 2 mg/pen (1.34 mg/ml) and 4 mg/pen (1.34 mg / m), [

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT on Wednesday fixed a price band of Rs 95-100 per unit for its Rs 3,405-crore initial public offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on May 5. The public issue of Bengaluru-based real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and develops Grade A+ office assets will conclude on May 7. The anchor investor bidding is scheduled for May 4, according to a public announcement. The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue [] The post Bla

Jammu, Apr 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu to assess the current security situation and review preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Senior police and administrative officials, including Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, participated in the meeting, which focused on law and order management and coordinated security arrangements. The meeting reviewed the overall security scenario in Jammu and Kash

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: When the central bank initiated action on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.(PPBL) in early 2024, Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd.) moved to clearly separate its core operations from the entity, ensuring its payments and financial services businesses operate independently. This decision has since drawn praise from at least six top domestic and international brokerages tracking the payments major. Following the Reserve Bank of Indias notification cancelling PPBLs licence, One 97 Communi

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New Delhi, Apr 29: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a shameful clean chit to Pakistan while speaking at an SCO meeting in Bishkek, and claimed that his shocking statements were anti-national. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also alleged that this new stance in relation to Pakistan is all part of Prime Minister Narendra Modis policy of appeasement of the US and calibrated capitulation to China. Ramesh shared a video clip