WASHINGTON, Jun 5: A multi-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians led by Shashi Tharoor on Thursday met US Vice President J D Vance and had comprehensive discussions covering a wide array of critical issues, from counter-terrorism efforts to enhancing technological cooperation. Excellent meeting with Vice President @JDVance today in Washington D.C. with our delegation, Tharoor said in a post on X. We had comprehensive discussions covering a wide array of critical issues, from counter-terro

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today met a young budding Wushu Champion, Geenakshi Mehra, who brought laurels to J&K by winning gold medal in the National Wushu Championship. Pertinently, 10 years old Geenakshi had already won the gold medals in Khelo India Women League Nationals 2024 held in Gandhi Nagar, Gujrat and National Wushu Championship held in Tarantaran, (Punjab). The Deputy Chief Minister applauded Geenakshi for her remarkable

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 5: As the Modi Government completes 11 years in office, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh described the journey as one of bold decisions, futuristic reforms and transformative governance, asserting that these years have redefined Indias development narrative and

Saga of human grit, engg prowess Excelsior Correspondent KAURI (Reasi), June 5: Tales of toil and the engineering prowess behind the construction of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, will be the highlight of a railway museum here to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. Click here to watch video The museum, which is part of the worlds highest steel arch rail bridge over the Chenab river in Reasi distri

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR June 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted a series of searches across Kashmir as part of its continuing investigations against terror conspiracy by Pakistan backed terror organizations and their offshoots to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir. Click here to watch video The NIA was assisted by Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF and raids started early in the morning today. It took several hours for the investigation agency to search the locations.

JEDDAH, Jun 5: Thousands of Indian pilgrims on Thursday joined millions of Muslims from across the world to perform the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, amid tight security to ensure the safety of pilgrims. India has a total Haj quota of 1.75 lakh pilgrims for 2025. Indian pilgrims join millions of other pilgrims today at Arafat to perform Wuquf-e-Arafat, the core ritual of Haj, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia posted on X. In a video message posted on [] The post Thousands of Indian pil

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, June 5: High Court has turned down the plea of a trust seeking permission to hold the public welfare service and langer for the pilgrims for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra at Panjtarni. Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani said the it is discretion of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and dismissed the plea of Bhole Bhandari Charitable Trust seeking permission of the court to withdraw the instant plea with the liberty to file fresh one with some additional [] The po

LONDON, Jun 5: India and the UK share a rich legal history rooted in the principles of common law, a bond which has been further strengthened by the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded last month, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai said on Thursday. Delivering the inaugural address at the third edition of the International Conference on Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes on the subject of Synergising India-UK Arbitration Practices, Gavai said cross-border trade stands to bene

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: Jammu & Kashmir has marked a historic sporting milestone by clinching the Overall 2nd Runner-Up Trophy at the 17th National Kalarippayattu Championship held in Kerala. The Union Territorys athletes showcased stellar performances, with Jagriti Sangotra winning Gold in the Kaipporu (Girls 6075 kg) category. Her commanding display of skill and agility stood out among the top martial artists in the country. Nitin Kumar added to the accolades by securing

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: BJP leaders Arvind Gupta, Secretary BJP J&K and MLA Jammu West, along with MLA Suchetgarh Prof Gharu Ram Bhagat, today held a public darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar to hear and resolve public grievances. As per a statement, the event saw participation from several deputations representing various localities of Jammu and nearby areas. It said the citizens raised concerns related to water shortages, poor road conditions, non-functional stree

*5 terminals to be made in stretch from Baramulla to Jammu Nishikant Khajuria KATRA, June 5: On the eve of scheduled inauguration of Katra to Srinagar rail line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today informed that direct train from Jammu to Srinagar will start in September month of this year. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As of now Vande Bharat train to Srinagar will start from Katra as work on redevelopment of Jammu [] The post Rail servi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: A special NIA court today framed charges against four men for allegedly aiding terrorism in Doda district. The charges have been framed against Muneer Hussain of Malwas, Tanveer Ahmed of Kulhand, Noor Alam of Baggar-Assar and Kunj Lal of Herani, who were booked under various Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by the Dessa Police Station on July 16 last year. Hearing the case under the UAPA, the [] T

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: In a significant academic achievement, the Centre for Womens Studies (CWS), MIER College of Education (Autonomous), has announced the international publication of an edited volume titled Women and Empowerment: Achieving SDG 5, in collaboration with Springer Nature under its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) series. The book explores the global dimensions of womens empowerment and aims to contribute meaningfully towards the realization of United Nations Su

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: Chairman Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal, today launched a Punjabi music album titled Dil, aimed at promoting youth talent and creativity in the region. The album, sung by rising Punjabi artist Labb Kumar, has been shot at scenic hill stations of Jammu, highlighting the areas natural beauty and tourism potential. The album features heartfelt lyrics by Kuldeep Malke and vibrant music composed by Musical Mafia (Naresh NB). Directed by NJ Neeraj, the music vi

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: A day after its formal inauguration, the Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar will start commercial operations from June 7. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the Northern Railway, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform will start reflecting these trains for prospective passengers to book tickets after the inauguration. Two Vande Bharat train sets will make four trips during the day bet

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: Saqlain Tariq from district Poonch, the only player from Jammu and Kashmir in the Indian volleyball team, played a key role as India secured silver medal at CAVA Nations Volleyball League held in Uzbekistan. In the league stage, India defeated Uzbekistan (3-0), Turkmenistan (3-0), Pakistan (3-0) and Kazakhstan (3-2), but lost to Iran twiceonce in the league (1-3) and again in the final (0-3), settling for second place. Mohd Tariq, Chairman of Shaheed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: Superintendent of Police (SP) Jammu North, Vivek Shekhar Sharma, and Managing Director of Maa Bawe Wali Records, Sahil Mahajan, today jointly released a new devotional bhajan titled Mujhe Itna Diya Maa Ne. As per a statement, the soulful track has been sung, written, and composed by Smarth Jammu Wala, with music given by Jatin Shasan, editing and graphics handled by Hemant Maliya, while the video directed by Akul Sharma. The bhajan was released on the [] Th

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 5: The Jammu & Kashmir men and women Basketball teams have departed to participate in the maiden 33 National Basketball Championship, scheduled to be held at Kochi, Kerala from June 12 to 14. The teams were officially screened and cleared by the screening committee of the J&K Sports Council (JKSC) prior to their departure. The mens team includes Aryan Sharma, Shafiq ul Rehman, Prayanshu Thakur and Vishal Choudhary, while the womens team features Sakshi

NEW DELHI, Jun 5: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his counterpart from Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, in Delhi and said they had a warm exchange on deepening bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar said he welcomed the visiting leaders strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Meredov is in India for a key conclave. The meeting between the two foreign ministers took place at Hyderabad House. In a post on X, Jaishankar also shared some photos of his []

BENGALURU, Jun 5: IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 supporters, who lost their lives in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the teams victory celebrations here. Lakhs of people turned out to catch a glimpse of Virat Kohli and Co. leading to complete chaos and eventually a stampede that caused the death of 11 people outside the stadium here on Wednesday. The unfortunate incident in [] The post IPL

NORTHAMPTON, Jun 5: K L Rahul would look to make the most of his first red-ball outing in months ahead of the Test series against England while the fringe players will be desperate for impactful performances when India A face the England Lions in their second and final unofficial Test beginning here on Friday. With major parts of India enduring monsoon, Rahul decided to leave for UK before the main Test squad to train for the five-match series beginning on [] The post All eyes on senior pro K L

*Will cooperate with Govt and judicial authorities: RCB BENGALURU, Jun 5: An FIR was registered against RCB, State Cricket Association, and others under various charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the stampede that killed 11 people on June 4, police said on Thursday. Following a complaint by a police inspector, the case was also registered against the event management firm DNA entertainment private limited at Cubbon Park station on June 4, they said. In

NEW DELHI, Jun 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made it clear on several occasions that in the delimitation exercise, concerns of the southern states will be taken care of and discussed with all concerned at appropriate time. A spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said this on Thursday, a day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed concern over the Census-linked delimitation exercise. The Honourable Home Minister has made it clear on several occasions [] The post H

LONDON, Jun 5: Fast bowler Chris Woakes was on Thursday named in a 14-man England squad to take on India in the first of the five Tests to be played from June 20 at Leeds. The 36-year-old Woakes, who has 181 wickets and 1970 runs from 57 Tests so far, had played a major role in a big England win over India at the Lords during the 2018 series. He scored an unbeaten 137 and took four wickets in the [] The post Chris Woakes included in Englands 14-man squad for first Test against India appeared fir

AYODHYA, (UP), Jun 5: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the vision of Viksit Bharat rooted in Sanatan Dharma is becoming a reality under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, with Ayodhya reclaiming the divine aura of the Treta Yuga. Adityanath attended the 87th birthday celebration of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das Ji Maharaj here at Mani Ram Das Chhavni. According to an official statement highlighting Ayodhyas spiritu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent NEW DELHI, June 5: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mount Everest Expedition team received a grand welcome at the DGNCC Camp, New Delhi, after successfully summiting Mount Everest. The 10-member team, comprising five boys and five girls, achieved a 100% summit success rate, showcasing courage, discipline and resilience in extreme conditions. Flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the cadets underwent intense training, including a preparatory climb of Mt. Abi

Raman Suri As India marks the 11th anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership on June 2, 2025, the nation reflects on a remarkable journey of growth, resilience, and bold reforms. Sworn in on May 26, 2014, Modis tenure, now in its third term since June 9, 2024, has been a period of unprecedented change across economic, military, legal, and developmental spheres. From empowering the marginalized to positioning India as a global leader, the Modi governments initiatives over the past [

Dr Rizwan Rumi In the soft shadows of dusk, as sirens scream across border towns and mothers hold their children close, the haunting truth of our times echoes louder than the thunder of cannons: in war, no one wins. Nations may claim triumphs in speeches and strategic positions on maps may shift, but beneath the surface of these so-called victories lie the graves of sons, the silences of grieving families and the scars of a humanity endlessly betrayed by its [] The post In War, No One Wins appea

KATRA, Jun 5: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inspected arrangements in Katra on Thursday ahead of Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modis scheduled Public Meeting on 06th June. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and directed the officials for strict security, safety measures and seamless coordination among all departments. Honble Prime Minister will dedicate the iconic Chenab Bridge, the tallest railway bridge in the world, Country

Nagpur, Jun 5: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the mutual understanding displayed by the political class following the Pahalgam terror attack and action taken by India later should continue and become a permanent feature. After the April 22 massacre of tourists in Pahalgam, people were angry and wanted the culprits to be punished and the action followed, he said in an indirect reference to Operation Sindoor which saw Indian armed forces target terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK, [] The pos

JAMMU, Jun 5: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a deputy forester and a forest guard for demanding and accepting Rs 11,000 bribe from a complainant. According to a statement, the ACB received a complaint alleging that public servants namely Surinder Kumar, posted as deputy forester in the Range Office, Kalidhar, and Kewal Krishan, then forest guard with the deputy forester demanded illegal gratification for release of additional CDR. The statemen reads that the accused persons ha

NAGPUR, June 5: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the mutual understanding shown by the political class following the Pahalgam terror attack and action taken by India later should continue and become a permanent feature. The society also gave a message of unity, Bhagwat said, addressing the concluding event of the Karyakarta Vikas Varg for RSS volunteers. After the heinous terror attack, people were sad and angry and wanted the culprits to be punished. Action was taken and punishment [] T

JAMMU, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that June 6 (Friday) will be a special day for the people of Jammu and Kashmir as projects worth Rs 46,000 crore will be inaugurated which will have a positive impact on the lives of the people in the union territory. The Prime Minister said on X on Thursday on the eve of his June 6 visit that tomorrow, 6th June is indeed a special day for my sisters and [] The post June 6 Going To Be A Special Day In The Lives Of Jammu And Kashmir Peo

Katra/Jammu, Jun 2: Noting that he has been waiting for this day for a long time, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the inauguration of rail service is better late than never as it will be a landmark occasion for the people of the valley. He also said the start of the rail service will enable people to travel without spending much and put an end to the practice of some air service providers who rob [] The post Better Late Than Never, Says Omar Abdullah As PM Modi Se

New Delhi, Jun 5 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across Kashmir as part of its continuing investigations against terror conspiracy by Pakistan-backed proscribed terrorist organisations and their offshoots to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official release, 32 locations in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir were searched as part of todays crackdown. The locations were residential premises of hybrid terrorists and overground

NEW DELHI, Jun 5: Government jobs aspirants can now apply for recruitment tests conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through an upgraded mobile application developed by it, a top official said on Thursday. He said the upgraded mySSC app will be of great help to job aspirants, especially those from rural areas. All candidates applying for recruitment exams conducted by SSC can fill the entire application form through the application itself, SSC Chairman S Gopalakrishnan told PTI. He

MUMBAI, Jun 5: Indias head coach Gautam Gambhir was on Thursday scathing in his criticism of everyone involved in organising Royal Challengers Bengalurus IPL victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 fans due to stampede. Gambhir, who has been part of two IPL title-winning celebrations in Kolkata and also during Indias 2007 T20 World Cup winning campaign, urged everyone to be responsible citizens and not conduct a function when people are not ready for it. I was never [] The post Was Ne

Katra (J-K), Jun 5: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the political will shown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in over a decade led to the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Railway link (USBRL) project to connect Kashmir with rest of the country. On Friday, the prime minister is scheduled to inaugurate the worlds tallest railway bridge over Chenab and the countrys first cable-stayed railway Anji Bridge before flagging off two Vande Bharat trains one from Katr

Jammu, June 5:The Additional District and Session Judge (Fast Track ) NIA Court on Thursday framed charges against four accused persons under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Sandeep Mehta said that a case was registered under relevant sections at Police Station Dessa in Doda on April 16, 2024 and investigation was entrusted to Ajay Anand, Dy SP Headquarters Doda. The investigation was conducted in a very profe

KATRA/JAMMU, Jun 5: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring a speedy completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project after taking office in 2014 and said it marks the beginning of a historic journey in setting up the worlds highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the worlds highest railway bridge over the Chenab river and the Anji Khad bridge, Indi

Jammu: A multi-tier security setup has been put in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to inaugurate the much-awaited Kashmir rail link and also dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 46,000 crore in Katra, officials said. This will be the first visit of Modi to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 persons, mostly [] The post Sec

BOSTON (US), June 5: A fire truck pulling outside; a friend urgently knocking at the door, and red & white lights of an emergency response vehicle. The otherwise usual things increased the collective anxiety for Pratyush Rawal and his friends, a group of Harvard University foreign students, who had gathered at a house at the Somerville city near here on May 22. As US President Donald Trumps administration suddenly nullified their legal status to be in the country, the students [] The post Harvar

TALLAHASSEE (Florida), June 5: A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the presidents adopted home state of Florida, and that hes running as a Democrat. David Jolly formally announced his bid on Thursday, becoming the latest party convert hoping to wrest back control of what had been the countrys premier swing state that in recent years has made a hard shift to the right. Under state law, term-limited Republican [] The post David Joll

JOHANNESBURG, June 5: A partnership between Indian water management pioneer Ion Exchange and its South African counterpart Safic is the kind of business model the Indian government is encouraging for the benefit of citizens of other countries, Indian Consul General in Johannesburg Mahesh Kumar said on Thursday. Addressing a two-day symposium hosted by Ion Exchange Safic, a subsidiary of Ion Exchange (India) Ltd which provides integrated water and environmental solutions in South Africa and the r

MOSCOW, June 5: The recent conflict between India and Pakistan was among the issues figured during a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to a Kremlin aide. During their conversation on Wednesday, the two leaders discussed Ukraine and also touched on some other issues, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov told a briefing. They also touched upon the Middle East and the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which was stopped with the personal [] T

TOKYO, June 5: The number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government data released on Wednesday. The Health Ministry said 686,061 babies were born in Japan in 2024, a drop of 5.7 per cent on the previous year and the first time the number of newborns fell below 700,000 since records began in 1899. Its the 16th straight year of decline. [] The post Annual births fall to another record

NEW DELHI, June 5: TVS Motor Company on Thursday said its board has named Sudarshan Venu as Chairman with effect from August 25, 2025. Effective August 25, 2025, Venu will be appointed as Chairman and Managing Director, TVS Motor Company said in a statement. He replaces current chairman Ralf Speth, who has informed the Board that he will not seek re-appointment as a company Director at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), it added. Consequently, he will step down [] The post TVS Motor nam

MUMBAI, June 5: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Thursday, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries amid fresh foreign fund inflows and firm global market trends. Rising for the second straight day, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 443.79 points or 0.55 per cent to settle at 81,442.04. During the day, it jumped 912.88 points or 1.12 per cent to 81,911.13. The NSE Nifty rose 130.70 points or 0.53 per cent to [] The post Markets climb for 2nd

NEW DELHI, June 5: Countrys largest steel player SAIL, which has a debt of nearly Rs 27,000 crore, has managed to bring down its debt by around Rs 750 crore last year and is planning to reduce it further, a senior company official said. Today, the debt is around Rs 26,800 crore and were planning to reduce it further in this financial year. Last year also we reduced by around Rs 750 crores. And now we are planning to [] The post SAIL reduces debt by around Rs 750 cr last yr; plans to bring it do

MUMBAI, June 5: The rupee snapped its two-day losing streak and closed 7 paise higher at 85.80 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by positive domestic equities and a rise in Asian currencies. Forex traders said overnight softening of crude oil prices favoured the rupee. However, a strong US dollar index capped sharp gains. Besides, market participants are now keenly awaiting the outcome of the Reserve Bank of Indias (RBIs) monetary policy meeting for further cues, they [