Jammu, Sept 23: The 130th birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, was observed on Tuesday across Jammu region, as leaders and civil society group used the occasion to renew their demand for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. While tributes were paid at various functions to recall the Maharajas reforms and his role in the accession of J-K to India, the day also turned into a platform for many to [] The post Statehood Demand Marks Maha

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 23: China and India are the primary funders of the Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday in his address to the UN General Assembly. The Trump administration has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on New Delhi as a penalty for its purchases of Russian oil, taking the total levies imposed on India by the US to 50 per cent, among the highest in the world. China [] The post China And India Primary Funders Of Ukraine War

GUREZ, Sept 23: In a historic first, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, senior-most Judge of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, presided over Division Bench proceedings from Gurez through virtual mode, marking a new chapter in technologically enabled justice system where geographical barriers no longer hinder access to courts. Justice Sanjeev Kumar was on an official trip as Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority regarding the child friendly scheme of NALSA-2024 and he heard all the listed cases fro

SRINAGAR, Sept 23: BJP leader Baijayant Panda called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Tuesday. Mr. @PandaJay, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Committee on Public Undertakings, called on Chief Minister at Srinagar today, the office of the chief minister posted on X. The meeting took place at the residence of CM Abdullah on Gupkar Road. The post BJP Leader Baijayant Panda Calls On CM Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LUCKNOW, Sep 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday claimed that the population of Hindus in India fell drastically from around 60 crore in the 12th century to about 30 crore at the time of Independence in 1947 due to the atrocities of invaders. Addressing a state-level workshop on Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi Sankalp, the chief minister alleged that the decline of the Hindu population was not just due to killings but also famine, disease and other hardships faced [] The po

LEH, Sep 3: The Union Territory administration in Ladakh has issued the Union Territory of Ladakh Registration of Contractors Rules, 2025, replacing the earlier Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Contractors Rules, 1991. The notification, published on September 18 and released by the Public Works (R&B) Department, makes contractor registration mandatory for works under departments including Roads & Buildings, Public Health Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Development, Rural Development,

New Delhi, Sep 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred National Awards for acting to Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey and Rani Mukerji while Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke lifetime achievement award in a ceremony that doffed its hat to mainstream popular cinema. Filmmakers Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who took home the best film prize for 12th Fail, and Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehra, who received the award for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Kahaani for best popular [] The

Leh, Sept 22: The 91-kilometre strategic road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar in Ladakh has been thrown open to public, Army said on Tuesday. The route traverses extreme high altitudes ranging from 14,500 feet to 17,200 feet, including the high Salsa La Pass. A 91 km road connecting Hanle to the border village of Chumar constructed by Project Himank of the Border Roads Organisation has been opened for public in Ladakh, the Army said on its official [] The post Strategic Hanle-Ch

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Auto stocks ended higher on Tuesday after automakers saw bumper sales on the first day of Navratri under the new GST regime. The sharp spike in bookings for automobiles drove auto stocks higher. Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India on Monday saw bumper sales with buyers queuing up to buy their favourite models at lower price tags under the new GST regime. Bucking a muted trend in the broader equity market, shares of Ashok [] The post Auto stocks end higher

BRUSSELS, Sept 23: NATO warned Russia on Tuesday that it would use all means to defend against any further breaches of its airspace after the downing earlier this month of Russian drones over Poland and Estonias report of an intrusion of Russian fighter jets last week. The September 10 incident in Poland was the first direct encounter between NATO and Moscow since the war in Ukraine began. It jolted leaders across Europe, raising questions about how prepared the alliance [] The post NATO warns

ROSTOCK (Germany), Sept 23: Germany has committed billions to beefing up its militarys equipment after years of neglect. Now its trying to persuade more people to join up and serve. More than 3 years after Russias full-scale invasion of Ukraine kick-started efforts to revitalise the Bundeswehr, the challenge of strengthening the German military has grown along with fears of the threat from Moscow. Alongside the higher military spending that Germany and NATO allies agreed on this year, the allia

LONDON, Sept 23: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been awarded a Living Bridge honour for his role in championing closer bilateral relations and clinching the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Seema Malhotra, Britains Indian-origin Minister for the Indo-Pacific in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), accepted the honour on behalf of Starmer at a ceremony in the House of Lords complex in London on Monday evening. The annual Living Bridge Awards, organised by the UK-b

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today emphasised that the innovation journey to Viksit Bharat demands global thinking and a reoriented mindset. He underlined that both Government and private sector must shed inhibitions and work in true synergy. Stressing the need to break mental barriers, he called for adopting global benchmarks

SRINAGAR, Sept 23: Union Bank of India today extended support to the ongoing flood relief efforts in Jammu and Kashmir by contributing 1 crore. A cheque was formally handed over to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here. Expressing gratitude, the Chief Minister appreciated the gesture of the Bank, noting that such contributions would significantly aid in relief and rehabilitation measures for the affected people. He said collective efforts from institutions and individuals play a

Gandhinagar, Sep 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Indias ranking on the Global Innovation Index has gone up from 91 to 38 in the last decade, and expressed confidence that it would secure a position among the top 10 in the next three years. The Startup India campaign launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership has started showing results as India now has the third largest startup ecosystem globally, and has made the countrys youth job creators [] The post India Will

Orechova, (Slovakia), Sep 23: Indias racing sensation Atiqa Mir finished an impressive fourth after being in the running for a famous victory for the majority of the action-packed race in the Champions of the Future Academy (COFTA) karting series here. Atiqa showed exemplary race craft to put herself in a winning position before narrowly missing out on a podium finish in round 4.1 of COFTA, a series which is keenly tracked by the top brass of the F1 Academy. The [] The post Racing Prodigy Atiqa

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Chemical manufacturing firm Distil on Tuesday said it has raised USD 7.7 million (Rs 68 crore) in a series A funding round led by Singapores Jungle Ventures and the UAEs CE-Ventures, with participation from Rubamin, PI Industries Vice Chairperson Mayank Singhal, and India Quotient. The latest fund infusion brings Distils total funding to date to USD 10.8 million. The financing will support the Mumbai-based firms R&D expansion and global push into the US, Middle East [] The p

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NEW DELHI, Sept 23: With seasonal hiring at its peak amid the festivities, two in three gig workers see these temporary roles not just as a source of extra income but a chance at full-time jobs, a report by Indeed has revealed. The survey, conducted between April and September 2025, reveals that two in three job seekers are actively pursuing full-time roles, viewing festive jobs as potential gateways to sustainable careers rather than sources of quick income. However, a [] The post Gig roles se

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: JM Group entities JM Financial, JM Financial Services and JM Financial Products have settled with markets regulator Sebi a case of alleged irregularities in managing public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of Piramal Enterprises after paying Rs 3.92 crore. Additionally, JM Financial Ltd (JMFL) and JM Financial Services Ltd (JMFSL) disgorged illegal gains worth Rs 1.22 crore and Rs 1.33 crore, respectively, according to a settlement order passed by Sebi on Septemb

NEW DELHI, Sept 23:Tata Motors on Tuesday said its dealers retailed around 10,000 passenger vehicles on the first day of Navratri amid a drop in vehicle prices due to a revamped GST regime. The Mumbai-based auto major also recorded over 25,000 customer enquiries at its passenger vehicle dealerships across the country. We are seeing a very enthusiastic response from customers. Following the announcement of the new GST rates, we are passing on the full benefits to our customers, along [] The post

Dubai, Sep 23: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma moved up two places to fifth in the ICC Womens ODI rankings for bowlers even as Smriti Mandhana continued to hold the top spot in the batters list with a career-high rating after her sparkling show in the recently-concluded series against Australia. Mandhana scored two scintillating hundreds in the three-match series at home against Australia, which the visitors won 2-1 in the run-up to the upcoming World Cup beginning September 30 in Guwahati. [] T

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: TPA service provider Vidal Health, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Health, and worlds largest vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration to support national efforts in cervical cancer prevention and awareness. Starting October 1, 2025, Vidal Healths platform will offer an end-to-end, convenient and cashless experience for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from digitally booking a doctors appointment at a preferred locat

Tokyo, Sept 23: Global shares mostly rose on Tuesday, taking their cue from a seemingly relentless rally thats continuing on Wall Street. Frances CAC 40 gained 0.9 per cent in early trading to 7,898.76. The German DAX edged up 0.6 per cent to 23,664.15. Britains FTSE 100 rose 0.3 per cent to 9,253.19. US shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up nearly 0.1 per cent at 46,749.00. S&P 500 futures were little changed at 6,753.00. Tokyo [] The post Global shares mostly rise, cheered by US

SRINAGAR, Sep 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the elected government in the Union territory is facing several challenges but continues to strive for the rights of the people with its limited powers. There are some people who want us to resign. But we are not among those who run away. We are workers of Sher-e-Kashmir, we will struggle and fight for the rights of the people. We will not show our [] The post Some Want Us To Resign But We Wil

COLOMBO, Sept 23: Sri Lanka on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with the European Union to support sustainable economic recovery through biodiversity conservation and improved solid waste management. Announcing the initiative, the finance ministry in a press release said the move will focus on restoring degraded ecosystems, implementing targeted conservation strategies and promoting sustainable land-use practices. Biodiversity is one of the most important assets of Sri Lanka, and through

JAMMU, Sep 23: A soldier died from a bullet fired from his service rifle outside a military hospital in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Police have started inquest proceedings to ascertain whether the soldier died of accidental firing or committed suicide, they said. The soldier-driver was waiting in a parked medicine supply vehicle in the main town when he was hit by the fatal gunshot. His colleagues rushed to the scene on hearing the gunfire [] The post Soldi

KYIV, Sept 23: Russia said that it shot down three dozen Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow while Ukraine said that Russian missiles, drones and bombs killed at least two civilians, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy persevered with efforts to bolster international support for his country at a UN gathering of world leaders on Tuesday. With his troops under strain on the front line after more than three years of fighting Russias bigger invading army, Zelensky was due to begin [] The

Jammu, Sep 23: The officers of the wildlife department and Police on Tuesday captured a python weighing nearly 55 kilograms in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said. Acting on information from locals, teams of police and the wildlife department rushed to Manpur village in Nowshera tehsil and launched an operation to capture a giant python in the forest area, Wildlife official Rajesh Kumar said. The four-and-a-half-metre reptile was captured after an hours-long operation. It weighe

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23: The Argentina football team, along with star player Lionel Messi, will most likely play a match against Australia in Kochi when the South American squad visits Kerala in November, official sources in the Sports department said. No date has been fixed for the friendly match, but it will take place in Kochi on any day between November 12 and November 18 when the Argentina team and Messi are in Kerala, the sources said. Australia will most likely [] The post Argentina fo

MALE, Sept 23: An Indian national has gone missing after falling overboard from a cargo vessel near the Maldives, according to a media report on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday when the crew member of the Indian-flagged vessel MSV Daulah fell into the sea about one kilometre north of Vilimale, news portal sun.mv reported. The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) said it received information about the incident at around 11:35 pm, and the Coastguards Second Squadron under the [] The po

BEIJING, Sept 23: The United States and China are talking past each other on key issues, said a US lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Beijing on Tuesday. The visit, led by Rep Adam Smith, a Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, is the first from the House of Representatives to China since 2019, and comes as tensions have risen between the two countries over trade, technology and opposing views on global conflicts. The aim of the [] The post US, China talking pas

NEW DELHI, Sept 23:Ecofy Finance Pvt Ltd on Tuesday said it has partnered with electric two-wheeler maker Motovolt Mobility for end-to-end financing solutions across both retail and institutional segments. Under the partnership, Ecofy Finance, a green-only NBFC, will be the primary financing partner for Motovolts entire electric two-wheeler range, including the newly launched MVS7 e-scooter, which comes with a battery swapping functionality supported by Indofast, the company said in a statement

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Ola Electric on Tuesday announced a festive campaign with prices of its S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles starting at Rs 49,999 for nine days starting September 23. Under Ola Muhurat Mahotsav, the customers now stand a chance to own Olas scooters and motorcycles daily at never-before-seen prices, the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker said in a statement. Under the Muhurat Mahotsav, S1 X 2kWh and Roadster X 2.5kW will be priced at Rs 49,999, and [] The post Ola

CHENNAI, Sept 23: Danfoss India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Denmark-based Danfoss Group, has launched Made in India STL family of refrigeration valves for the cold chain sector, the company said. Manufactured at the companys facility near Chennai under the Centres Make in India campaign, the STL Valves reduce food loss, aimed at increasing the income of farmers and strengthening supply chain resilience, it added. The new valves would play a pivotal role in strengthening Indias cold storage

New Delhi, Sep 23: The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the CBI to register six more regular cases into the unholy nexus between banks and developers to dupe homebuyers in real estate projects in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mohali and Prayagraj. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh allowed the CBI to proceed as per law after Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the agency, mentioned that it has completed preliminary inquiry in projects of [] Th

NEW DELHI, Sep 23: The Supreme Court has observed that the time has come to decriminalise the defamation law, while agreeing to examine a plea by the Foundation for Independent Journalism seeking to quash the summons issued to it in a criminal defamation case. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma issued notice to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh. The apex court passed the remark while hearing the plea of the organisation, which [] The post Time

SRINAGAR, Sept 23: Director General of CRPF, GP Singh, today flagged off the third edition of the Mahila High-Altitude Bike Expedition from the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar. The expedition, organised by Srinagar Sector CRPF, will cover nearly 1,400 kilometres from Srinagar to Pangong Tso via Khardung La (17,600 ft) and back. The bikers carried the National Flag with the Forces message to the Nation, Desh Ke Hum Hain Rakshak. The event is part of a series of exclusive Mahila [] The post DG CRPF

New Delhi, Sep 23: The Supreme Court has observed that courts cannot act as recovery agents and deprecated the trend of turning civil disputes into criminal cases by parties in dispute. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, while observing that threat of arrest cannot be leveraged for recovery of outstanding amounts, said this is a trend of recent times, where parties lodge criminal cases to recover money, which is a purely a civil dispute. These observations [] The post Courts Ca

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that as long as elections are stolen, unemployment and corruption will continue to rise, and asserted that young people will no longer tolerate job theft and vote theft. In a post on X in Hindi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said unemployment is the biggest problem facing youth in India and it is directly linked to vote chori. When a government wins public trust and comes [] The post Unemployment Biggest Problem Faci

A sense of joyous anticipation fills every home as we approach the festive season. This season is typically a time for cleaning and transforming every corner of our homes as we prepare to reconnect with our loved ones. But the magic of this transformation lies in something more fundamental as our everyday lives become more demanding and complex: The furniture that we use everyday. To give our living space a fresh transformative makeover is going to be easier than ever [] The post Festive Season

NEW DELHI, Sept 23: Gold continued its record-breaking rally on Tuesday, rising Rs 520 to touch an all-time high of Rs 1,12,750 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market, driven by a strong global trend as expectations of further rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and safe-haven buying kept the rally intact ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powells remarks. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery jumped Rs 520 or 0.46 per cent [] The post Gold scales all-time high of

Pune, Sep 23: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday claimed that BJP leaders routinely respond whenever Congress MP Rahul Gandhi questions the Election Commissions functioning, fuelling mistrust in the poll panel. Responding to a question on Rahul Gandhis criticism of the Election Commission of India over alleged vote chori, Pawar said Gandhi and other Opposition leaders have raised key issues about the ECIs functioning. When Gandhi, the leader of opposition (in the Lok Sabha), raised the issue

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SRINAGAR, Sep 23: The cabinet on Wednesday recommended to the Lieutenant Governor that the Assembly be summoned on October 13. Sources said that the cabinet meeting, which began this morning, was chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by all ministers. During the meeting, the cabinet decided to recommend to the LG that the Assembly be convened on October 13. The session is likely to be brief and may span seven days, from October 13 to 20, sources disclosed. [] The post Cabinet Reco

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CANBERRA, Sept 23: Australian authorities said on Tuesday that the pain medication paracetamol is safe for pregnant women in response to claims from the U.S. administration that it is linked to the development of autism, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australias regulatory authority for medicines and therapeutic products, said in a statement that it has no current active safety investigations for paracetamol and autism, or paraceta

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NEW DELHI, Sept 23: A rapid reform to healthcare systems, public policy and attitude in society would be required to address burden of Alzheimers disease in population, even as medications and blood tests present a potential in diagnosis and treatment, researchers say in a Lancet Series. Alzheimers disease the most common form of dementia is an ageing-related neurological disorder which steadily impacts ones memory and thought processes, eventually interfering with daily activities. Describin

JAMMU, Sep 23: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tribute to erstwhile Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh on his 130th birth anniversary. The L-G said on his X, Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. A statesman of excellence & harbinger of change, he introduced landmark reforms to ensure welfare of common man. His legacy of inclusive governance, progressive vision & contributions to motherland continues to inspire us. The post LG Manoj Sinha Pays Tribute To Mahara