NEW DELHI, Apr 24: A record 56 candidates, including two females, achieved 100 NTA score in engineering entrance exam JEE-Main, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Wednesday night. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The qualifying percentile for JEE (Advanced), the entrance test for admission to the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), touched a five-year high. While 23 candidates in the JEE (Main) January session scored 100 NTA score, 33 candidates in the April session a

Cong takes out massive road-show in Jammu *BJP will be thrown out of Lakhanpur: Bhalla Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Congress Party on last date of campaign for Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary seat today took out massive road show in favour of party candidate Raman Bhalla, led by Bharatsinh Solanki, Incharge J&K, JKPCC president Vikar Rasool Wani, Ex-MP Choudhary Lal Singh and others. The impressive rally passed through RS Pura- Jammu South Constituency, and after passing through many areas o

Prohibitory orders in Jammu; VPNs suspended in Rajouri, Poonch Live webcasting from 1454 Polling Stations Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 24: Stage is set for polling in Jammu-Reasi Parliamentary constituency on Friday, the campaigning for which ended this evening even as the District Magistrate Jammu today clamped prohibitory orders in the district while Rajouri and Poonch administration ordered suspension of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services on the mobile phones in the districts. Only one Assem

NEW DELHI, Apr 24 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Congress partys plan to impose inheritance tax is aimed at hitting the middle and aspirational classes as they will not be able to pass on their savings to their children. If the Congress comes to power, organised loot and legalised plunder will be seen in action, she said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) while sharing a video clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at [] The post Congs inheritance tax will hit

Country shedding vestiges of colonial past Excelsior Correspondent GHAZIPUR, (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended a symposium on cultural heritage, values and principles of Sanatan Dharma. The event was organized by Utthan Foundation Trust at Devkali, Ghazipur. In his keynote address, Sinha commended the endeavour of the Utthan Foundation and highlighted the role of Sanatan culture in building a progressive society. He said the cultural heritage, values and prin

Excelsior Correspondent GHAZIPUR, UTTAR PRADESH, Apr 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a conference on the Role of Citizens in Holistic Development organized at Rainbow Modern School, Ghazipur. In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the significant contribution of Jan-Bhagidari in the progress of the nation. Citizen participation is essential for holistic, inclusive development and to create a new future for the society. Active citizen strengthens the bond between the Gove

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointment of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal as Additional Judge of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for a fresh term of one year. On February 21, 2024, the Collegium of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh made the recommendation for appointment of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal as an Additional Judge for a fresh term, as no vacancy of Permanent Judge was available. In terms of [] The post SC Collegium recom

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Congress and its coalition partners are now aiming to loot the hard-earned income, savings, and inherited assets of masses. Following vicious appeasement agenda, Congress has been destroying India, and its people, stated Kavinder Gupta, former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader while talking to reporters here, today. Kavinder Gupta, flanked by former MLC, Vikram Randhawa, former VC, Balbir Ram Rattan and media Incharge, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra in the p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Management Committee of the J&K Red Cross Society, Jammu District Branch has demanded election of all the remaining district branches of J&K strictly as per new rules in a time bound manner so that the UT Branch Managing Committee of IRCS could be formed. While talking to media persons, here today, the Management Committee members of District Jammu Red Cross Society rued that charge was not given to them even after nine months since [] The post Election

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Apr 24: To review the election preparedness in Reasi, BJP leaders including Sunil Sharma, General Secretary of BJP Jammu & Kashmir Unit, and former Minister and Ved Sharma, Co-incharge of BJP All Cells, J&K, visited here today. Both the leaders assessed the election arrangements at the district, mandal, and booth levels. During the visit, Sunil Sharma and Ved Sharma engaged with local party officials and representatives to gain insights into the ground-level prepar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today accused the BJP led Government of neglecting the development needs of rural areas in the union territory. Sadhotra was addressing a party workers meet, during which other party leaders including Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Pardeep Bali, Ayub Malik, Surjit Singh Manhas, Ghar Singh, Bimla Luthra and Zeeshan Rana were also present. Addressing to the party workers, the NC le

Forcing Maharaja in exile ruined Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Apni Party candidate for Anantnag Rajouri constituency, Zafar Iqbal Manhas held first Indian Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru and first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah responsible for Kashmir crisis and 34 year long turmoil in Valley. Interacting with Kashmiri Pandit intellectuals and members of Apni Party at Press Club here, Manhas said the two leaders jointly ruined J&K and were respon

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: Rishabh Pant virtually sealed his spot as Indias first choice wicketkeeper for the T20 World Cup with a belligerent unbeaten half-century in Delhi Capitals narrow four-run win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Skipper Pant and Axar Patel forged a blistering stand of 113 runs off 68 balls en route to quickfire individual half-centuries to power DC to 224 for 4 in their must-win game. In reply, Sai Sudarshan (65 off [] The post Pant shines as DC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Various route marches were conducted by South zone police of Jammu district under the close supervision of SSP Jammu, Dr Vinod Kumar and SP South Jammu Ajay Sharma in Gandhi Nagar, Bagh e bahu, Bahu Fort, Channi, Nehru Market, Sainik Colony, Narwal and Chatta areas. All the territorial officers including SDPOs, SHOs and ICPPs participated in the march along with Armed and CAPF officers/officials. The route marches were planned to pass through the areas wher

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Bahujan Samaj Party state president, Darshan Rana has appealed to the people to vote and support BSP candidate from Jammu-Reasi constituency. While intensifying election campaign for the Jammu- Reasi- Lok Sabha seat today Bahujan Samaj Party State president visited Marh Vidhan Sabha segment villages like- Sumbli, Galwadey, Gajansoo, Gho Manhasa, Pouni Chak and issued fervent appeal to the people to support BSP candidate from Jammu Lok Sabha seat. On this oc

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 24: BJP national general secretary, Tarun Chugh today said that the Congress in its desperation to curry favour from voters has been trying to instil an unfounded sense of insecurity. Chugh said Sam Pitroda, the mentor and policy maker of the Congress, has been spreading vicious idioms sitting on foreign lands. He said the very idea of tampering with the inheritance law speaks volumes about the vicious designs of the Congress. He said the Inheritance [] The

AMBIKAPUR (Chhattisgarh), Apr 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress, saying the vote bank-hungry party wanted to implement reservation on the basis of religion. Addressing a poll rally in Ambikapur, the headquarters of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, he also alleged that the Congress wanted to impose inheritance tax in the country and snatch the assets and rights of people and their children. Some forces want a weak Government of the Congress and INDI alliance t

BJP KDD seeks vote for party Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Yudhvir Sethi, J&K BJP vice president today took out a massive bike rally on theme Ek Bar Phir Modi Sarkar in staunch support of the BJPs Lok Sabha candidate for the Jammu Reasi seat, Jugal Kishore Sharma. The rally, marked by fervor and enthusiasm, saw a significant turnout of party leaders, supporters, and well-wishers. In a show of solidarity and unwavering support for the BJPs electoral campaign, Ashok Koul, [] The post Koul

AMRAVATI, Apr 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said if people vote for the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, their votes will go to the patriots, who who want to establish a Ram Rajya in the country and not to the anti-nationals, who want dynastic politics to thrive. He also hit out at the Congress, saying it kept the Ram Janmabhoomi issue pending for 70 years, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi solved it soon after coming [] The post Voting for BJP means supporting patriots who wan

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATHUA, Apr 24: Eleven students from Delhi Public School Kathua exhibited their exceptional martial arts skills at the Zonal Matsogi-Do Championship held in Kurukshetra (Haryana) by securing four medals, including two silver and two bronze. Among the standout performers, Akarshan and Lovepreet Kour, both from the 10th Class clinched silver medals by showcasing their prowess and dedication to the sport. Nitin from the 12th class and Brijesh from the 10th class demon

HYDERABAD, Apr 24: Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to unleash their brute batting power on struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru when the two teams face off in their return-leg fixture of the IPL here on Thursday. Having breached the 250-run mark thrice in this IPL edition itself, Sunrisers Hyderabad are pushing the boundaries of T20 batting with their no holds barred approach. While Mumbai Indians were the first victim of SRHs new-found batting strength this season, RCB bore the maximum brunt wh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Former MLA of J&K National Conference and State vice president women wing of the party, Bimla Luthra urged the people to support INDI Alliance candidate from Jammu- Reasi Constituency Raman Bhalla and vote in his favour on April 26. She was speaking women party workers and others in a meeting held at village Parode in Katra last evening. The meeting was organized by Santosh Devi. Addressing the meeting Bimla Luthra said that National Conference has [] The p

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Apr 24: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday undertook a visit to Kishtwar to review the preparations for Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2024. The Divisional Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav and SDM Paddar, Amit Kumar. The Div Com paid obeisance at the revered Shree Chandi Mata Machail Temple and prayed for happiness, prosperity and well being of all. During the visit, the Div Com interacted with the s

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Ankur Sharma, MP candidate of Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal from Jammu, today addressed back to back public gatherings in Samba and Jammu Districts himself and engaged with public through his teams in Reasi and Sunderbani-Kalakote. Starting for Jatwal, Sharma covered the entire border area and addressed gatherings at Madera, Bagga Chhana, Tootrey, Gho Manhasan and Chadkali. More than 50 teams of Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal today did a Mohalla to Mohalla campaign acro

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Government Railway Police (GRP) Jammu today organized a medical check -up camp in the GRP Lines. Basic health check up of the officers, non-Gazetted officers and other staff including Special Police Officers (SPOs) was conducted in a phased manner by a team of Health officials in the GRP Lines under the close supervision of the SSP Railways Jammu. The initiative was taken to promote health awareness among the officers and jawans for leading a [] The pos

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The monthly meeting of the Retirees Police League District Jammu was held here today under the chairmanship of S Karanjit Singh, President of the League. During the meeting, several important issues, including discrepancies in pay pension of the police personnel of same ranks, provision of free medicines to the retirees in all hospitals especially police hospitals, deductions of commuted money from the accounts of the pensioners, holding meetings with the r

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Ajatshatru Singh, senior BJP leader and former Minister said what the BJP-led Government did for the country in the past 10 years, the Congress could not do in 60 years of its rule. Addressing media persons here, today, the former Minister said that for over 60 years, the Congress party neglected the aspirations and development needs of the people particularly the youth and women of Jammu & Kashmir. While, generations were denied the opportunities and [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 24: In a major action against chronic drug-peddlers, the police in Rajouri district has booked 16 such peddlers under preventive sections of law and have lodged them in jail after warrants issued by the Executive Magistrate. A police official said that a special drive was launched against the drug-paddlers who have been on various occasions booked in various drugs related activities. These peddlers, also referred to as chronic peddlers, have been taken into p

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Regional Office, Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated the 75th Foundation Day of ICCR within the premises of Regional Passport Office, Jammu. On this occasion, a cultural programme was presented by Rattan Lal Shugal & his team members. The event began with a welcome address by Rajesh Kumar, Regional Director, ICCR and Regional Passport Officer, Jammu. He said that ICCR,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Former JMC Mayor and senior BJP leader, Rajinder Sharma today said that it was only PM Modi led Government which gave political empowerment to tribal Gujjars by reserving nine Assembly seats for the community. Addressing a public gathering at Ragoora area near Sidhra on the outskirts of Jammu, Sharma sought votes for BJP candidate, Jugal Kishore Sharma contesting Lok Sabha elections from Jammu-Samba-Reasi Parliamentary Constituency. Any vote in favour of BJ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: In a delightful fusion of artistry and imagination, enthusiasts from across the different faculties of the Main Campus congregated for a one-day workshop on Storytelling through Puppets, organised by the Literary Club under the aegis of Utsaah, the Clubs, University of Jammu. The event captivated participants, offering a journey into the enchanting world of puppetry, seamlessly blending artistry and imagination to illuminate the timeless craft of storytelli

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 24: High Court dismissed the plea of stone crusher unit holders seeking their units to be allowed to operate on the State land. Justice Sindhu Sharma dismissed the plea citing that the unit holder owners instead of approaching the concerned authorities for requisite permission to operate the units approached the Court seeking directions which cannot be granted to them. There is no merit in this petition and the same is accordingly dismissed, High Court said.

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 24: A school teacher was seriously injured when he slipped and fell down into deep gorge while he was on his way to school today morning. Official sources said that Abdul Rashid, son of Ghulam Mohd, a resident of Chaprian village was on his way towards Govt High School Chamber along with other staff members where he was posted. While walking along a narrow hilly track, he suddenly slipped near Mohalla Kalas and fell down into [] The post Teacher falls into gor

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JAKARTA (Indonesia), Apr 24: Indonesias electoral commission formally declared Prabowo Subianto president-elect in a ceremony on Wednesday, after the countrys highest court rejected challenges to his landslide victory lodged by two losing presidential candidates. Subianto, who is currently defense minister, won the election with 58.6 per cent of the votes, or more than 96 million ballots, more than twice the amount received by either of the other two candidates. But his rivals alleged that his v

COLOMBO, Apr 24: Irans President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday inaugurated a USD 514 million hydropower project in the southeastern region of Sri Lanka which was partly funded by Tehran and was long-delayed due to international sanctions on the oil-rich nation. This was the first visit by an Iranian president to Sri Lanka since an April 2008 visit by its then-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Raisi was received by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on his arrival at the southern provinces Mattala Inter

JIUQUAN, Apr 24: The selection of the fourth batch of Chinese astronauts is about to be completed soon, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press conference on Wednesday. They will work with other active astronauts to carry out the follow-up space station missions and to realize the countrys manned lunar landing, said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA. Lin said that China has essentially completed the selection of payload specialists in the Hong Kong and Macao [] The post

WUHAN, Apr 24: More partners, including one country and two international organizations, will participate in the construction and operation of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Wednesday. The latest progress on the ILRS program, which was initiated by China, was revealed at the launch ceremony of the Space Day of China in Wuhan, central Chinas Hubei Province. The new partners of the ILRS include Nicaragua, the Asia-Pacifi

Sir, I am thrilled to hear about the unprecedented success of the Tulip Garden in Srinagar, attracting over 4.2 lakh visitors, including thousands of foreign tourists. The breathtaking display of colourful blooms against the backdrop of the Zabarwan hills and Dal Lake is truly mesmerizing. This achievement not only highlights the beauty of Kashmir but also underscores its potential as a premier tourist destination. I commend the efforts of the Department of Floriculture for their dedication in m

Islamabad, Apr 24: Pakistan and Iran have agreed that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through peaceful means based on the will of the people of the region, said a joint statement issued by the two countries after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisis maiden visit on April 24. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel President Raisi paid an official visit to Pakistan from April 22-24 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation [] The post Kas

POONCH, Apr 24: The authorities on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of VPN services till the end of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district. See Order Copy Click Here Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The post Lok Sabha Elections | VPN Services Suspended In J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

ANANTNAG, Apr 24: Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday hit back at National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir will decide who the BJPs B or C teams are. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Abdullah had earlier claimed that Azads Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) and the Altaf Bukhari-led Apni Party as well as Sajad Lones Peoples Conference were the BJPs B and C teams. Omar (Abdullah) was a [] The post People Of J

MUMBAI, Apr 24: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award on Wednesday. The family and the trust instituted the award in the memory of Lata Mangeshkar after the melody queen, who was the eldest of the five Mangeshkar siblings, died in 2022 following multiple organ failure. Bachchan, 81, received the recognition on April 24, the memorial day of Deenanath Mangeshkar, the theatre-music veteran and father of Mangeshkar siblings. (Agencies) The post Amitabh Bachc

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: The government has extended the term of RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar for a period of one year, the central bank said in a statement. The Central Government has re-appointed Shri T Rabi Sankar as Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, for a period of one year with effect from May 03, 2024, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, it said. Sankar was appointed as the RBI Deputy Governor in May 2021 for a [] The post RBI Deputy Governor Rabi Sankar gets 1-yr extension

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: The curtains came down Wednesday evening on a high-voltage campaigning for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls in 89 seats across 13 states on April 26. Staggered over seven stages, the first phase of the elections held last Friday for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories saw a voter turnout of around 65.5 per cent. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Polling is scheduled in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of [] The post Campaigning Ends For Phase 2 Of Lok Sabha P

Ghazipur (UP), Apr 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a Conference on the Role of Citizens in Holistic Development organized at Rainbow Modern School, Ghazipur. In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the significant contribution of Jan-Bhagidari in the progress of the nation. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Citizen Participation is essential for holistic, inclusive development and to create a new future for the society. Active citizen strengthens the bond between

NEW DELHI, Apr 24 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said here today that Inheritance Tax ,as proposed by the Congress party,is alien to democratic values and the Indian ethos. The very concept is incompatible with the value system and cultural heritage as it seeks to take away 50% of the wealth from the family, as suggested in the Congress manifesto, he said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel In an exclusive interview to News X editor Rishab [] The post Inheritance Tax Alien To De

ECI establishes 2416 polling stations across PC JAMMU, Apr 24: Over 17.80 lakh voters will decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from 5-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls to be held on April 26. The Jammu parliamentary constituency is spread over 18 Assembly segments in four districts including Reasi, Samba, Jammu and Rajouri. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel According to the figures provided by the office of Returning Officer 5-Jammu Parliamen

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and leading NBFC under the Ministry of Power, has signed an agreement with Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL), under which REC will provide CVPPL with a financial assistance of 1,869.265 crores as Term Loan. The loan will be utilized for Development, Construction and Operation of the Greenfield 4 x156 MW Kiru Hydro Electric Project on River Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir. Click [] The