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Gandhinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant General Dushyant Singh (retd) on Sunday said the Indian armed forces must remain prepared as Operation Sindoor 2.0 is inevitable, mainly because Pakistans military remains fixated on the Kashmir issue with support from China and Turkiye. Singh said the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor in May remains fragile due to repeated violations by Pakistan on the Line of Control (LoC). He also highlighted the need to improve narrative-building capabilities by India, which

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Godrej Properties has sold housing properties worth Rs 2,600 crore in the first year of operation in Hyderabad and it is looking to expand business in the city that offers huge growth opportunities, a top company official said. In January this year, Godrej Properties announced entry into the Hyderabad housing market with the launch of its first project at Kokapet. In an interview with PTI, Godrej Properties Executive Chairperson Pirojsha Godrej highlighted that the company []

Srinagar, Dec 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired the 84th Meeting of the University Council of the University of Kashmir (KU), at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need to introduce contemporary, interdisciplinary and skill-oriented academic programmes aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020). He stressed that the University must focus on innovation, employability, and entrepreneurship, whil

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: With a view to improve monetary policy transmission, banks have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to link loans to MSMEs to an external benchmark, the Government has informed Parliament. The reset clause for loans has been reduced to three months under the external benchmark system. Further, to make the benefit of external benchmark-based interest regime available to existing borrowers, banks have been advised to provide a switchover option as per mutually [] Th

New Delhi, Dec 14: ISRO has lined up seven launch missions by March next year, including one to demonstrate home-built electric propulsion systems for satellite and quantum key distribution technologies, and the first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan project. The first of the seven launches is expected to take place next week. Indias heaviest rocket LVM3 will place in orbit the Bluebird-6 communication satellite for US-based AST Spacemobile through a commercial agreement with ISROs New Space In

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: The BJP appointed Nitin Nabin, a cabinet minister in the Bihar government, as the partys national working president on Sunday. The BJP parliamentary board picked Nabin for the post. Bharatiya Janata Partys parliamentary board has appointed Nitin Nabin, a minister in the Bihar government, the Bharatiya Janata Partys national working president with immediate effect, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said in a notification. The post Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJ

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a virtual conference with Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency to review preparations for the culmination of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav, scheduled on December 25, 2025. The meeting focused on seamless coordination across districts and Assembly segments to ensure the successful conduct of the concluding event, which will be addressed virtually by Prime Mini

Sydney, Dec 14: Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydneys Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was fatally shot by police, and the second was arrested. The suspect was in critical condition, authorities said. A massive emergency response was underway, with injured people loaded into ambulances. Eleven people were confirmed wounded, according to a statement by police in New South Wales state, where Sydney is located. Two of those hurt were police officers. Australian authorities haven

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party stands with satya (truth) and vowed to remove the Narendra Modi-RSS government. Addressing the partys Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod rally at the Ramlila Maidan here, he launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission and mentioned the names of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to allege that they were working for the BJP. We will stand with satya [] The

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said every step of the poll process arouses suspicion and asserted that the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners must answer how they conspired to take away peoples voting rights. Addressing the partys Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod mega rally at Ramlila grounds here, Priyanka Gandhi said Indians must rise when the countrys institutions are being crushed. She named Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and E

SYDNEY, Dec 14: Two gunmen shot dead nine people on Sunday at Sydneys Bondi Beach, and police killed one of them, Australian Broadcasting Corp reported. Another 12 people were wounded and the other gunman was arrested, ABC reported, citing a police spokesperson on the scene. (AP) The post 9 die in Sydney shooting; police killed 1 gunman, another arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 14: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday said technology should amplify human judgment and not replace it. He was addressing a symposium on Ensuring justice for the common man: strategies for reducing litigation costs and delays here. Pendency of cases in courts clogs every level of the judicial structure, from the trial court to the constitutional court. And when a blockage occurs at the top, the pressure only intensifies below, he said. He also stressed [] The post

PALGHAR, Dec 14: The sole remaining accused in the 1991 Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram attack and dacoity case in Maharashtras Palghar district has been acquitted by a local court. The attack, carried out by a 150-strong mob armed with stones and sticks and shouting, took place on August 14 that year at Talasari here, leading to its manager Mahadeo Jairam Joshi sustaining grievous injuries as well as extensive damage to property, including an autorickshaw. In his order of November 26, details [] The post

Bhaderwah, Dec 14: A prolonged dry spell and lack of snowfall this winter have hit tourism in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, affecting tourist arrivals and the local economy, tourism stakeholders said. Since the onset of winter, renowned high-altitude tourist destinations such as Guldanda, Chattergalla and Padri which usually start receiving snowfall by mid-October have not witnessed any significant precipitation activity so far, adversely affecting winter tourism and adventure sports, they

BEIJING, Dec 14: The Indian Embassy in Beijing has hosted a musical show in memory of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Curated by Bivakar Choudhury, an esteemed artist and tabla teacher at Sri Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) of the Embassy, the programme titled Smaran (remembrance) brought together the vibrant energy of young and gifted artistes and students of the centre, the mission said in a social media post on Saturday. Each rhythm played was a humble offering to the [] The p

New Delhi, Dec 14: Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Sunday alleged that the Modi government was hollowing out institutions, as he called on the people to ensure that the election structure works impartially and Indian democracy remains exemplary. Addressing the partys Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod rally at the Ramlila Maidan here, Pilot said questions are being raised over the neutrality of the Election Commission, but no answer is forthcoming. People have gathered here to challenge the government that h

HONG KONG, Dec 14: Hong Kongs biggest pro-democracy party voted Sunday to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism, marking the end of an era of the Chinese semiautonomous city s once-diverse political landscape. Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei said about 97% of members ballots were in support of its liquidation and it is the best way forward for its members. Yet as the times have shifted, we now, with deep regret, must bring this chapter to a [] The post Hong Kongs biggest pro-dem

Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 14: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayees values, governance model and national vision continue to inspire Indias journey towards self-reliance under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. Addressing a public meeting as the chief guest at the Atal-Modi Good Governance Yatra here, Dhami spoke after unveiling a statue of Vajpayee at Annamayya Circle, Madanapalle in Annamayya district. Vajpayees

WASHINGTON, Dec 14: The United States should first of all reduce its own nuclear arsenal, as creation of conditions for nuclear disarmament depends of Washington, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, told RIA Novosti. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he had held talks with Moscow and Beijing on the issue of denuclearization. According to the US leader, both Russia and China are interested in reduction of nuclear weapons. The country with the [] The post Ch

PESHAWAR, Dec 14: Three terrorists associated with the banned terror outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan were killed in an intelligence-based operation in northwest Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Sunday. The operation was conducted in the area close to the Pak-Afghan border in Bajaur district after the reported presence of the terrorists. The terrorists were involved in various subversive activities like attacks on security forces, police, and IED blasts. The secur

NEW YORK, Dec 14: Lenka White Both the United States and Russia are interested in denuclearization and non-proliferation because the use of a nuclear weapon in a conflict could lead to tremendous damage to the entire world, George Papadopoulos, a foreign policy advisor to the first Trump presidential campaign, told RIA Novosti. Both countries have an interest in denuclearizing and halting the spread of nuclear proliferation, because the moment [Russian] nuclear weapon is used in [Russian] confl

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: India is a strong champion in implementing transparency measures against offshore tax evasion and its recent campaign asking taxpayers to correctly report their undisclosed foreign assets has led to disclosure of properties worth more than Rs 29,000 crore, a top OECD official has said. Head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretariat Zayda Manatta told PTI in an interview that these notable outcomes were a result of Indias commitment to glob

JAIPUR, Dec 14: Jaipur discom JVVNL has intensified revenue recovery and vigilance operations against the backdrop of mounting dues and long-standing structural challenges faced by Rajasthans power distribution companies, an official said. Power distribution in Rajasthan is handled by three government-owned discoms Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL), Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL) and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL). They cater to 1.66 crore regular consumers ac

New Delhi, Dec 14: A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi on Sunday found no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults reaffirming that the vaccines are safe and effective. The study, titled Burden of Sudden Death in Young Adults: A One-Year Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Centre in India, has been published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, the flagship journal of the Indian Council of Medical Research. Researche

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Indian families and communities often have age-driven expectations around motherhood. Once a woman crosses 30, she is filled with anxiety that is often fueled by society and family. However, health experts state that decisions about having children should be guided by a womans personal readiness, overall health and access to medical care rather than rigid timelines. There has been a noticeable shift in urban India, where women are increasingly choosing to prioritise educat

New Delhi, Dec 14: President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012, officials said on Sunday. This is the third mercy plea rejected by the President after assuming office on July 25, 2022. The Supreme Court on October 3, 2019, affirmed the death sentence awarded to Ravi Ashok Ghumare, saying he had no control over his carnal desires and surpassed all natural, social and [] The post President

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Four chief ministers, including Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra and N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, will join more than 100 CEOs from India at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting next month. Several union ministers are also expected to attend the five-day annual meeting from January 19-23, 2026, which will host a record number of nearly 3,000 global leaders from close to 130 countries, including around 60 heads of state. Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh chief [] The

NAGPUR, Dec 14: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, his deputy Eknath Shinde and ruling BJP, Shiv Sena legislators visited RSS founder K B Hedgewars memorial here on Sunday, while Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP leaders skipped the event. During the visit, Shiv Sena chief Shinde congratulated the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for completing 100 years of its formation, lauded present RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as a true patriot, and said this is the year of centenary of patriotism. The []

SRINAGAR, Dec 14: A chargesheet has been filed by police against 40 persons allegedly involved in anti-national a activities in Kashmir, an official said here on Sunday. A police spokesman said it has presented challan in a case registered this year under Egress and Internal Movement Control Ordinance (EIMCO) against 40 accused persons involved in anti-national activities, including crossing to Pakistan for illegal arms training. The challan was submitted before the competent court after complet

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Cheap imports of copper under multiple free trade agreements are severely damaging Indian manufacturing, industry body IPCPA said and sought immediate government interventions in the form of a safeguard duty and quantitative restrictions on inbound shipments from overseas. According to the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA), a surge in zero-duty copper imports is eroding the countrys domestic smelting and downstream manufacturing sector, even as over Rs 20,00

JAMMU, Dec 14: Jammu and Kashmir Governments public grievance redressal platform, JK Samadhan, has received over 1.02 lakh grievances in 2025, with 88,091 cases resolved, translating into an overall disposal rate of 86.27 per cent, officials said on Sunday. A comparative month-wise trend analysis showed consistent citizen engagement, with grievance inflow peaking at 7,087 cases in February and sustained levels in subsequent months, the officials said. They said the information was shared at a m

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: A Parliamentary committee has flagged Indias heavy dependence on crude oil imports and rising geopolitical risks as major challenges for the country, and urged the Government to step up diversification of supply sources and strengthen risk management mechanisms. In its report tabled in Parliament last week, the Public Undertaking Committee noted that India imports nearly 89 per cent of its crude oil requirements, making the country vulnerable to global disruptions arising fro

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: The NCLAT has set aside an appeal by SEBI, where the markets regulator had asked the tribunal to recover the penalty imposed by it against an entity related to the diversion of funds in the Religare Finvest matter, saying such claims cannot be filed once the liquidation process begins under IBC. There was no infirmity in the decision of the liquidator in not admitting the claim of SEBI arising out of the order passed by [] The post NCLAT rejects SEBIs plea to recover penalty

NEW DELHI, Dec 14: Ola Electric on Sunday said it has commenced same-day registration and delivery of its 4680 Bharat Cell powered vehicles in Bangalore. This offering is a part of the companys umbrella Hyperservice initiative to deliver a transparent, convenient, and customer-first service experience, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. Under Hyperdelivery initiative , customers can now complete their purchase online or at an Ola Electric Store and ride home on their fully registered

LOS ANGELES, Dec 14: Hollywood actor Vin Diesel, best known for the Fast & Furious franchise, says the upcoming installment will have a role written for Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The first installment of Fast & Furious released in 2001, starring Diesel in the role of Dominic Toretto. Till now, there have been 10 films in total, with a spinoff Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, two short films and an animated series on Netflix, Fast & Furious: [] The post We wrote a role for C

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Understanding the economics of environmental change and development is key to unlocking a sustainable future in the South Asian region that is going through a period of rapid economic growth, experts and officials said here. Among the South Asian region, especially vulnerable are the Hindu Kush Himalayan countries recognised as one of the worlds most climate- and environment-vulnerable regions, the experts discussed at a conference, focussing on biodiversity finance, forest re

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Ladakh educator and activist Sonam Wangchuk, is doing exemplary work and should be granted recognition by the University Grants Commission, a Parliamentary panel has noted. In its report tabled in Parliament earlier this week, the committee headed by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh expressed its concern over pending recognition of HIAL by UGC. The panel also recommended that the Ministry of Education closely study the HIAL

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Tel Aviv [Israel], Dec 14: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Saturday said that they killed a senior Hamas commander who played a key role in planning the October 7 attack on Israel. In a statement issued on December 13, IDF said that it had eliminated Raed Saad, described as the Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas military wing and one of the architects of the brutal October 7 massacre. The Israeli [] The post IDF Says Key October 7 Planne

New Delhi, Dec 14: Delhi battled toxic fumes on Sunday as the air quality slipped into the severe category with a reading of 459, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. A thick layer of smog blanketed the city overnight, leaving people gasping for air. As per the CPCB, an Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor and 401 [] The post Air quality worsens in city, AQI settles in sever

New Delhi, Dec 14: The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including four Chinese nationals, and 58 companies for their alleged roles in a transnational cyber fraud network that siphoned off over Rs 1,000 crore through a sprawling web of shell entities and digital scams, officials said on Sunday. After busting the racket in October, investigators unravelled a single, tightly coordinated syndicate that relied on an elaborate digital and financial infrastructure to run a range of frauds

New Delhi, Dec 14: The Centre has asked states to nominate women officers and those from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) for appointment in key posts on central deputation so that adequate representation can be provided to them. In a communique issued to the chief secretaries of all state governments, the Personnel Ministry sought nominations of only those officers who are not likely to be recalled by them on the grounds of availing promotion for at least two [] The post Centre Ask

Srinagar, Dec 14: Fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, coupled with cloud cover across the plains, led to a marginal improvement in night temperatures on Saturday night, even as cold conditions continued to grip some parts. Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, including Zojila Pass, Minamarg, Baltal, and the Tulail Valley, bringing temporary relief from the prevailing cold wave conditions. Snow accumulation ranged from 1 centimetre to abou

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Emulating their batters, the bowling duo of Jammu and Kashmir led by Rajveer Singh and Sanil Singh plotted collapse of Meghalaya and handed them a crushing innings defeat in their Vijay Merchant Trophy encounter at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, Gujarat today. After declaring their innings overnight at a commanding 585/7, J&Ks bowlers unleashed utter devastation, dismantling Meghalaya for a paltry 75 in their first innings and a modest 126 in the

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today visited the mini-township Jagti Nagrota to inspect development works besides inaugurating vital projects. The Chief Secretary inspected the Sub District Hospital and Government Higher Secondary School, Jagti, the ongoing work on multi purpose community hall being constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 6.5 crore and other development works. He also inaugurated five bore wells and visited the NFSA integration centre. Later,

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today described the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund as a historic catalyst designed to empower Indias private sector to drive the next wave of R&D, IP creation, and commercialization in frontier technologies. Addressing the RDI Fund Outreach Programme in New Delhi, the Minister said the initiative represents a first-of-its-kind glo

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: For more safety and comfort of its passengers, Jammu division of Northern Railway has decided to replace the ICF coaches with LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches in Sabarmati BG Jammu Tawi Express. This change in Train No. 19224/19223 (Sabarmati BG Jammu Tawi Express) will be effective from January 1, 2026. These LHB coaches are equipped with an anti-telescopic design and Center Buffer Coupler (CBC), which reduces the risk of casualties in case of [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Director Census Operations (DCO) & Director Citizen Registration (DCR) for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma gave a CLT Formula for an accelerated economic growth of Bharat during PHDCCI States Policy 2025 Conclave held at New Delhi. Sharma was invited to give keynote address as a special guest in the inaugural session of PHDCCI conclave about making India a developed economy with fast track growth and development approach. He talked about CLT for

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the health infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone profound transformation since 2019. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony of SKIMS Annual Festival Week, Sinha highlighted that J&K has witnessed a massive infrastructure expansion and innovative solutions in healthcare post 2019. Accessible and affordable quality healthcare has turned into a reality under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra

Registration of infiltrators not be allowed: Bhandari Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 13: To counter the opposition parties especially Congress role against the electoral reforms and Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is launching nationwide campaign in this regard to put the facts before the people. In this regard party held a virtual meeting today which was addressed by party national spokesperson, Pardeep Bhandari who joined the deliberations as a key resource p