New Delhi, Jul 12: Both switches feeding fuel to the two engines of Air India flight 171 were cut off followed by pilot confusion before the plane crashed in Ahmedabad, seconds after taking off, the first investigation report into the crash has revealed. It said that one pilot asked why he had shut off the fuel, and the other responded he didnt do it. The crash on June 12 was the first fatal disaster involving a Boeing 787, killing a [] The post Fuel Switches Cutoff Before AI Plane Crash; No Rec

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 11: Nagaland Minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space and conveyed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for the consistent and liberal support to

* Dares foreign media to show one image of damage CHENNAI, July 11: India smashed nine terror targets with precision, crisscrossing Pakistan, under Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said here today and dared the foreign media to show even one image of damage to any Indian structure, even a glass pane having been broken. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Speaking at the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras, Doval also asserted that not a single intended target [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 11: The Souled Store a vibrant and youthful fashion brand, officially launched its first outlet in Jammu city amidst great excitement and celebration. The new store was inaugurated at Wave Mall on the lower ground floor. The store was inaugurated by Madan Mohan Rana, vice president of Wave Mall, in the presence of esteemed guests. The ribbon-cutting ceremony attracted a cheerful crowd, reflecting the growing enthusiasm among Jammus youth for trendsetting, pop-

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 11: Hyundai Motor India Ltds (HMIL), ultimate SUV CRETA has become the highest-selling model in the country for June 2025. With an impressive 15,786 units sold in June 2025, the Hyundai CRETA reaffirmed its position as a customer favourite in the highly competitive Indian automobile market. Hyundai CRETA has been Indias highest selling SUV in H1 (Jan-June) of CY 2025. During the same period, Hyundai CRETA has scored countrys best-selling model tag three times

LONDON, Jul 11: India has presented its candidature for re-election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council at the organisations 134th session in London, where the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways highlighted key aspects of maritime safety and gender inclusivity. At a special India-themed reception at the IMO Headquarters on Thursday evening, Ministry Secretary T K Ramachandran and Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami announced the decision to seek re-el

Dr Jitendra to coordinate, Prasada to attend function in Jammu *Rlys, MHA, Deptt of Posts among the job givers Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, July 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters among the youth across the country including Jammu virtually from New Delhi tomorrow and will also address the fresh appointees. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Union Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh will coordinate the Rozgar

NEW DELHI, Jul 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting on Yamuna rejuvenation, where he emphasised the need to clean the river and enhance the capacity of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). According to an official statement, Shah directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to work in action mode to curb water pollution. He also said that the Delhi government should take continuous and effective steps to control rising industrial pollution. He said

The Indian Armys strategic thrust to adopt 33 niche technologies marks a watershed moment in Indias defence preparedness. As traditional warfare paradigms rapidly become obsolete, the armed forces must evolve in tandem with technological advances. The decision to transform 15 major training establishments into Centres of Expertise to facilitate this adoption by 2030 signals both foresight and urgency in preparing for the future battlefield. Among the 33 identified niche technologies are drones,

The direction by the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, granting the Government a final six-week opportunity to submit an Action Taken Report on the incorporation of disabled-friendly architecture in DPRs, brings into focus a troubling and long-standing issue-the systemic neglect of persons with disabilities. Regrettably, despite previous instructions and the spirit of inclusivity enshrined in national and international law, Government departments continue to drag their feet on basic accessi

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, July 11: Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Bali Bhagat, today came down heavily on the National Conference (NC) and other Kashmir based political parties for repeatedly invoking July 13, calling it a deliberate and divisive attempt to keep alive a separatist narrative that has long been rejected by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a press statement issued here, today, the former Minister said that observing July 13 as Martyrs Day is not only historically

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, July 11: To address the concerns of retired cops, SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta here today organised a meeting with retired Police officers and officials to ensure that retirees remain connected to the Police organization and are well-informed about the welfare measures available to them. More than 30 retired cops participated in the meeting and the SSP assured them that the Police Department remains committed to their well-being and emphasized that they were still valued

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 11: In a significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police today attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 1 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property comprising- single-storeyed residential house alongwith 17 marlas of land- located in Lawaypora, Srinagar, belongs to a notorious drug peddler Zubair Ahmad Sheikh son of Late Gulz

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 11: Stressing the urgent need for environmental action, a collaborative green initiative at the University of Jammus Old Campus evolved into a strong appeal for making environmental conservation a peoples movement. The event was jointly organized by the INTACH Jammu chapter, University of Jammu, and NGO Panch Parivartan, with support from the Urban Forestry Division and the Sanitation, Floriculture and Health Divisions of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). Dr

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, July 11: A sub-adult female leopard was safely rescued by the team of Wildlife Protection Department from Simbal Gai village in Metka, Kalakote, after locals spotted it near a maize field close to residential homes. Immediately after receiving information about the wild animal, DFO Wildlife Warden Rajouri-Poonch, Nadeem Iqbal Mirza deputed a team led by Range Officer Iftikhar H Khan. The team comprising officials from both Rajouri and Nowshera Control Rooms rushe

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 11: Five persons were injured, when a truck hit an Alto car at Narsu Nallah National Highway Udhampur District on Friday. According to police sources a Truck bearing registration number JK13F 4252 hit an Alto car bearing registration number JK06A-1529 on its way from Udhampur to Chenani. Police and locals rush to the spot and took the injured persons to DH Udhampur The injured persons were identified as Uttam Devi (52) W/o Omkar Singh, Sohani (3) [] The pos

Holds public darbar at BJP headquarters Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 11: Sham Lal Sharma, vice-president, J&K BJP and MLA Jammu North, held a public darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, here today, to address the grievances of people from various parts of the region. During the darbar, Sham Lal Sharma launched a scathing attack on the NC-led Government, accusing it of failing to address the basic needs of the people. He expressed serious concern over the mismanagement of []

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 11: With the arrest of a female among two burglars, Udhampur Police have solved a theft case that took place on July 7 at the house of one Karnail Chand son of Shiv Ram of Incha, Tehsil Ramnagar During investigation, the Police team of PS Ramnagar rounded up several suspects for questioning. Two of the suspects, who confessed to the crime during sustained interrogation, were identified as Sanjay Kumar, son of Bhagat Kumar of Chakal, Tehsil [] The post Femal

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, July 11: In a significant breakthrough, Samba police has uncovered a criminal network involved in the illegal arms trade, following a tip-off from reliable sources in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Vijaypur. Acting on credible information regarding a suspect, identified as Kaif Ahmed, son of Shami Ahmed, resident of Barharia near Masjid Barharia, Siwan, Bihar, and a student at Central University Jammu (Rahya), has been orchestrating the illegal trafficking

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 11: A significant religious event was held today at Baba Surgal Dev Sthan, Narwal Mandi, where Mahant Mohan Bharti , general secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Sant Samaj Nyas, was appointed as the new head priest . The ceremony witnessed the presence of key office bearers of the Sant Samaj Nyas, including president Mahant Shanti Giri Ji Maharaj, vice president, Ram Narayan Das Shastri, Mahant Rajesh Bittu Org general secretary, Goshala president, Rajkumar Gupta ,

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, July 11: Four persons were killed and two others were injured when the vehicle they were onboard fell in a deep gorge on Friday evening. The ill fated vehicle of Tata Sumo make bearing registration number JK14C-2038 was on its way to Senabathi from Ukhral with six persons onboard and it fell into a gorge near Madina Masjid, Senabathi. The two injured were shifted to GMC Anantnag for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard [] The post Tata Sumo plung

Srinagar, Jul 11: Over 18,000 pilgrims on Friday paid obeisance to Lord Shiva at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. A total of 18,010 pilgrims had darshan at the 3800-metre high holy cave shrine on Friday, they said. The yatris included 12,838 males, 4,343 females, 223 children, 141 sadhus, eight sadhvis, two transgenders and 455 security forces personnel. So far, a total of 1,63,726 yatris have visited the cave shrine since the yatra started [] The post

SRINAGAR, Jul 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat Friday asked the security forces to plug grey areas and refine drills to deal dynamically with the evolving threats. J-K Director General of Police (DGP) Prabhat conducted a focused security review in south Kashmir, a police spokesman said. He said senior officers of the police, Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) attended the meeting. Prabhat recognised and commended the unflagging commitment of

JAMMU, Jul 11: The security situation in the hinterland and along the borders of the Jammu region remains peaceful and under control, with the security forces maintaining a strong vigil and dominating the higher reaches of key areas through a series of operations aimed at tracking down 40 to 50 terrorists active in the region, official sources said. Multi-tier measures, including an anti-drone strategy, additional deployments and a focus on intensified night operations, have been put in place to

Chennai, Jul 11: India smashed nine terror targets with precision, crisscrossing Pakistan, under Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said here on Friday and dared the foreign media to show even one image of damage to any Indian structure, even a glass pane having been broken. Speaking at the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras, Doval also asserted that not a single intended target in Pakistan was missed during the May 7 military offensive, which was in retaliation for the [] The p

New Delhi, Jul 11: The Centre on Friday extended the tenure of Home Secretary Govind Mohan till August 22 next year, according to an official order. Mohan, a 1989 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Sikkim cadre, was named as the Home Secretary in August 2024. He took over the charge from Ajay Kumar Bhalla on completion of his tenure on August 22 last year. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Mohans extension in services [] The post Centre Extends Ho

SRINAGAR, Jul 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to comprehensively review the progress and achievements made under the National Health Mission (NHM) across the UT. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department; Mission Director, NHM; Principals of Government Medical Colleges; Director Health Services, Kashmir/Jammu; Managing Director, JKMSCL and other concerned officers. While underlining the importance of uninterrupted drug ava

Dehradun, Jul 11: The Kanwar Yatra began on Friday amid tight security arrangements as thousands of Kanwariyas reached the holy city of Haridwar to collect Ganga water. Since morning, a sea of saffron was seen at various ghats of Haridwar, including Har Ki Pauri, where kanwariyas took bath and collected water. Every year, with the beginning of the month of Sawan, kanwariyas from different states fetch water from Ganga in Haridwar and perform jalabhishek at Shiva temples in their native [] The po

BHUBANESWAR, Jul 11: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged that the BJP-led central government was attempting to omit secularism and socialism from the Constitution, and weakening legislations meant to protect the poor and tribals. Addressing the partys Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh here, Kharge also said that tribals, dalits, women and youths of the country will have to learn to fight for their rights under the BJP rule. The saffron party has a mission to change the Constitution T

MUMBAI, July 11: Key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the third session in a row on Friday, dropping nearly 1 per cent, dragged by heavy selling in IT, auto and energy stocks. Tariff-related uncertainties amid mixed global market trends also added to the pressure, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 689.81 points or 0.83 per cent to settle at 82,500.47. During the day, it fell 748.03 points or 0.89 per cent to 82,442.25. Similarly, the 50-share [] The post Sensex, Nifty

NEW DELHI, July 11: Gold prices climbed by Rs 700 to Rs 99,370 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday tracking safe-haven demand as heightened global trade tensions stoked investor worries. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 98,670 per 10 grams on Thursday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity jumped by Rs 600 to Rs 98,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It [] The post Gold climbs Rs 700 to Rs 99,370/10 g; silver ral

SRINAGAR, Jul 11: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a written complaint alleging therein that Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Lineman-II (designated as Meter Reader Panzinara) in the Power Development Department (PDD), Sub Division Pattan Baramulla demanded a bribe of 5,000 from the complainant for processing fresh electricity connection to a newly residential house at Panzinara, Shalteng Srinagar. Since the complainant didnt want to pay bribe, he approached ACB for taking legal action

SRINAGAR, Jul 11: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened an introductory meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone and attended by members Ch. Mohammad Akram, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Hilal Akbar Lone, Iftikar Ahmad, Mian Mehar Ali, Mohan Lal, Sunil Bahardwaj and Shagun Parihar. Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandita, briefed about the agenda of the meeting.

NEW DELHI, Jul 11: An NGO, Population Foundation of India, has urged a shift away from fear-driven debates on overpopulation or fertility decline, calling instead for policies that centre on dignity, rights, and opportunities, particularly for women, youth, and the elderly. The NGO, in a statement on World Population Day 2025 on Friday (July 11, 2025), asserted that Indias population challenges are not about numbers but about justice, equity, and investment in human potential. Indias population

SRINAGAR, July 11: Jammu and Kashmir Polices State Investigation Agency (SIA) today conducted simultaneous search operations at three suspected locations in Union Territory to unravel a complex conspiracy involving cross-border funding through cryptocurrency, designed to fuel terrorism. Police said that searches were conducted in Jammu, Doda, and Handwara. These meticulously executed searches aimed to secure critical evidence to unravel a complex conspiracy involving cross-border funding through

New Delhi, Jul 11: The World Championship-bound Indian track-and-field athletes, including defending javelin throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, will mostly train in Europe and the USA before the September showpiece after the sports ministrys Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved lengthy exposure trips to enhance their medal prospects. At the 157th meeting of the MOC here, athletics was the biggest beneficiary as training and competition proposals amounting to Rs 86 lakh were approved. A lions sha

Jammu, Jul 8: In a move to enhance transparency and ensure better tracking of financial transactions, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has made it mandatory for all suppliers and contractors participating in the e-tendering process to disclose their GST-linked bank account details at the time of bid submission. As per a circular, departments must ensure that payments are made only to the bank account linked with the GST number of the successful bidder. This step aims to prevent revenue loss [] T

NEW DELHI, July 11: Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). He will also serve as a member of the Boards Executive Committee, the USISPF said on Friday. It is an honour to join the USISPF Executive Committee. In a short span, USISPF has become a strong force in shaping and strengthening the strategic and economic ties between the United States and India. Its [] The post Kumar Mangalam Bir

MUMBAI, July 11:Indias data centre industry is on the brink of exponential growth, with total capacity expected to reach 3 GW by 2030, according to a report. The sector is also seeing a surge in annual investments, currently at USD 1-1.5 billion (around Rs 12,870 crore), and this figure is expected to double in the coming years, according to the report A Multi-Year Growth Proxy on Indias Data Explosion and Localisation Wave by Avendus Capital. The data centre capacity [] The post Indias data ce

NEW DELHI, July 11:Gujarat-based Nipponply Industries on Friday said it will invest Rs 250 crore over the next three years to ramp up production for exports, develop e-commerce infrastructure, and establish warehousing and design centres. At present, the company is investing Rs 65 crore in panel and furniture manufacturing expansion. Our future roadmap includes a Rs 250 crore investment over the next three years for export-compliant production, e-commerce infrastructure, warehousing and design

NEW DELHI, July 11:Inter-ministerial consultations are underway for a Rs 1,345-crore scheme to subsidise production of rare earth magnets in India with two select manufacturers proposed to be given incentives, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday. The proposed scheme comes in the wake of China restricting exports of rare earth magnets that has hit global supplies, impacting EV makers, including in India. It will provide end-to-end support for conversion of rare earth o

NEW DELHI, July 11: Ethnic fashion player Kiaasa Retail on Friday said it has filed its preliminary papers with BSEs SME platform to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of up to 55 lakh equity shares, the Ghaziabad-based company said in a statement. Proceeds from the issue will be used for expansion of the companys retail footprint across Tier II and Tier III cities, enhancement of its omni-channel and digital [] The post Kiaasa Retail files d

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SRINAGAR, July 11: Amid the rising political heat over the 1931 martyrs, a senior member of ruling National Conference today vowed that the holiday on July 13 will definitely return as soon as possible. After the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 J&K government headed by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha removed the Martyrs Day from the official holiday calendar of the government. There has been a growing demand from the Kashmir based parties including ruling NC to reincorporate July 13 [] The pos

NEW DELHI, July 11:Global EV giant Tesla is all set to officially enter India with the opening of its first experience centre at Mumbais Bandra Kurla Complex next week. The Elon Musk-led firm has sent out select invites presenting the inaugural event as the launch of Tesla in India. Tesla could not be reached for comments. Last month, Tesla India took on lease 24,565 square feet warehousing space in Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai for a period of five [] The post Tesla to open 1st experience cen

NEW DELHI, July 11: Tata group firm Titan Company Ltd on Friday announced top management changes with Ajoy Chawla set to become its Managing Director from January 1, 2026, succeeding incumbent C K Venkataraman. Chawla is currently the CEO of the companys jewellery division, Titan Company said in a regulatory filing. As part of the changes, Arun Narayan, head of Tanishq India business, will become CEO of its jewellery division from January 1, 2026, while Kuruvilla Markose, currently the [] The p

JAMMU, Jul 11: Three people were injured including groom after they came under stone shooting near Panar area of Mughal road in Poonch district on Friday. Officials said that a wedding party, including the groom, was traveling from Poonch to Shopian when they came under stone shooting along the Mughal Road. In this incident three people were injured including groom, who is said to be in critical condition. BMO Surankote Dr Mohd Yousuf Choudhary said that that three people were [] The post Groom

New Delhi, Jul 11: In a key development in the Rs 250 crore bank fraud case against an infrastructure company, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has restored properties attached as Proceeds of Crime (POC) valued at Rs 55.85 crore to rightful claimants, an official said on Friday. The POC were restored to the successful resolution applicant, which took over the management of Era Infra Engineering Limited as part of the resolution process. The company, Hem Singh Bharana (an official) [] The post

Mumbai, Jul 11: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday announced that the conglomerate will build Artificial Intelligence-first Healthcare Temples initiated from Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Speaking at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Asia Pacific (SMISS-AP) in Mumbai today, Adani said, We will be delivering on this promise through the Adani Healthcare Temples 1,000-bed integrated campuses that we will initiate from Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Thes

New Delhi, Jul 11: Former chief justices of India, J S Khehar and D Y Chandrachud, are interacting on Friday with the parliamentary committee scrutinising the simultaneous election bill as it held its eighth sitting. Sources said both jurists are of the view that the concept of one nation one election is not violative of the basic structure of the Constitution but have questioned the extent of power vested with the Election Commission in the proposed law. They have also [] The post Ex CJIs Kheha