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Srinagar, May 4: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of 12 judicial officers in the interest of administration. See Order Copy Click Here The post 12 Judicial Officers Transferred In J&K And Ladakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the lotus is now blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar with the BJPs historic victory in West Bengal and asked all parties to work for change, not revenge, and ensure that the states future trumps over fear. Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters after the win in assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, Modi said it was a special day in many ways as it heralds a [] The post Lotus Blooming From Gangotri To Gang
Dubai, May 4: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued a emergency missile alert urging residents to immediately seek shelter. The alert was issued shortly after the United States military announced that two merchant ships had transited the Strait of Hormuz. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and an all-clear signal was later sent. (Agencies) The post Missile Alert Sounded In United Arab Emirates For First Time Since Ceasefire With Iran appeared first on Daily Ex
New Delhi, May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said peoples power has prevailed and the BJPs politics of good governance has triumphed in West Bengal, while in Assam, the NDAs win illustrates the unwavering support for the ruling alliances emphasis on development. In a series of posts on X, Modi also said West Bengal has given a spectacular mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and assured the people of the state that the party will do everything [] The post Peoples Power Prevail
JAMMU, May 4: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the transfer and posting of Dr. Poonam Sethi, I/C Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, J&K, as I/C Director Health Services, Jammu, in the interest of administration and patient care. According to Government Order No. 392JK (HME) of 2026 dated May 4, 2026, the appointment has been made on a temporary basis and will remain subject to the outcome of any pending writ petitions before courts of law. The [] The post Dr Poonam Sethi
Srinagar, May 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of J&K, at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Board deliberated on key conservation and development matters and accorded approval for the construction of the AshaCheemaGurdaligaliAphrawatSarsonAnita Road at Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Baramulla. Now, the proposal will be recommended to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) for grant of wildlife clea
Srinagar, May 4: In a decisive action under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police on Monday demolished an illegal residential structure belonging to a habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area of the city. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Irfan Sheikh alias Iff, son of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, a resident of Pamposh Colony, Palpora Noorbagh. He is a known narcotics offender involved in multiple cases under the NDPS Act, including FIR No. 134/2024 [] T
NEW DELHI, May 4: Delhi Police busted an organised racket that allegedly duped NEET aspirants and their families by promising guaranteed MBBS admissions and arrested four people, including the suspected mastermind and a doctor, an official said on Monday. Eighteen students, which included minors, were rescued from the alleged fraudsters, who had taken them to undisclosed locations on the pretext of providing exam questions ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination on May 3, police said. The fake
MUMBAI, May 4: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday, helped by buying in blue-chip stocks and state poll results moving towards an outcome in line with market expectations. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 355.90 points or 0.46 per cent to settle at 77,269.40. During the day, it jumped 997.25 points or 1.29 per cent to 77,910.75. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 121.75 points or 0.51 per cent to end at 24,119.30. From the 30-Sensex firms, Adani Ports, [] The post Stock markets
New Delhi, May 4: The results and trends of assembly polls on Monday signalled some tectonic political changes with the BJP on course to form its first government in West Bengal and actor-turned politician Vijay writing a new script in Tamil Nadu. BJP-led NDA is on course to a sweeping victory in Assam as is Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Keralam, and NR Congress-led alliance in Puducherry. BJPs expected victory in West Bengal will mark a significant moment for [] The post BJP On
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NEW DELHI, May 4: Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid on Monday urged the Delhi High Court to modify its earlier order granting him one-week interim bail in a terror funding case and allow him to be with his ailing father, who has been shifted to AIIMS Delhi from Srinagar. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain, which had confined the Baramulla MP to Srinagar for the duration of his interim bail, listed the matter [] The post Engineer Rashid Moves Delhi High Court
Leh, May 4: The Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, called on the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Patil, in New Delhi and discussed various ongoing water resource, irrigation, and flood management projects in Ladakh. The Lieutenant Governor apprised the Minister about the Project Him Sarovar, an ambitious initiative of the UT Administration launched recently in Ladakh, which aims at conserving the snow and glacial melt by constructing water bodies in villages.
Srinagar, May 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused persons, including officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation and private beneficiaries, in connection with a case involving violations of building permission norms. According to officials, the charge-sheet has been presented before the Court of Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar in FIR No. 24/2020 registered under relevant provisions of the J&K Prevention of Corruption A
New Delhi, May 4: A study has suggested a mechanism by which performing a physical behaviour can trigger a movement of the cerebrospinal fluid a clear liquid that circulates in the brain which may then carry away waste that can interfere with normal brain function. Functions of the cerebrospinal fluid include removing waste, cushioning the central nervous system from shocks, and delivering nutrients. The colourless fluid is part of the glymphatic system. Our research explains how just moving [
SRINAGAR, May 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the Athletes to act as the Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the Administration is committed to building a robust sporting culture across Higher Educational Institu
MUMBAI, May 4: Gateway and cargo service operator Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has signed an agreement with Samsung Data Systems India to fast-track shipments of the latters products from the multi-modal cargo hub at the Noida International Airport. Samsung has a manufacturing facility at Noida in Uttar Pradesh, one of the worlds largest mobile manufacturing clusters, producing smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. This partnership will significantly enhance cargo efficie
DUBAI, May 4: The United States kicked off an effort to guide stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruptions that outlasted the peak of fighting with no peace deal in sight. A day after US President Donald Trump announced what he called Project Freedom, the Joint Maritime Information Centre said Monday that the US had set up an enhanced security area south of typical shipping routes and urged mariners to coordinate closely [] The post US-led ta
ISLAMABAD, May 4: Pakistans Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the situation in West Asia and Islamabads diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, officials here said on Monday. Dar and Araghchi held a telephonic conversation late Sunday night, the Foreign Office said in a statement. The discussion focused on the regional situation and Pakistans ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace and stability in the region, it said. Araghchi apprec
LOS ANGELES, May 4: Filmmaker Spike Lee has defended Michael, the new biopic on King of Pop Michael Jackson, against criticism that it does not show child abuse claims against the late singer. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the new biopic is a hit at the box office and features Michael Jacksons nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role. First of all, if youre a movie critic, and youre complaining about the stuff, all this other stuff-but the movie ends at [] The post Spike Lee praises Michael; defends
SANTA FE (US), May 4: New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Metas social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard. Opening statements are scheduled for Monday in the three-week bench trial to decide whether the platforms of Meta, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, pose a public nuisance under state law. In the first phase, jurors [] The
NEW DELHI, May 4: Bajaj Auto Ltd on Monday reported a 40 per cent jump in total sales in April at 5,13,792 units as against 3,65,810 units in the same month last year. Total domestic sales were up 13 per cent at 2,48,210 units as compared to 2,20,615 units in April 2025, Bajaj Auto said in a statement. Exports grew by 83 per cent at 2,65,582 units as compared to 1,45,195 units in the year-ago month, it added. Two-wheeler sales [] The post Bajaj Auto total sales up 40 pc at 5,13,792 units in Apri
NEW DELHI, May 4: Adobe on Monday announced the appointment of Manoj Nagpal as Vice President, Global Delivery Center and Shared Services, effective immediately. Based in Bengaluru, he will lead initiatives to expand delivery operations, promote innovation, and develop high-performing teams to drive global business expansion, the company said in a statement. He will report directly to Scott Bajtos, Global Vice President, Consulting, Customer Engineering & Customer Success at Adobe. India is a st
NEW DELHI, May 4: Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp Ltd on Monday announced the appointment of Sachin Agrawal as its new Chief Technology Officer effective May 21, 2026. Agrawal will succeed Vikram Kasbekar, who is stepping down from the position but will continue to serve on the board of the company as Executive Director, MotoCorp said in a regulatory filing. In his role, Agrawal will lead the next phase of the companys R&D transformation across both the Hero Centre for Innovation [] The post Her
NEW DELHI, May 4: ADairy products maker Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has raised about Rs 482 crore from Jongsong Investments Pte Ltd, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, in a pre-initial public offering (IPO) funding round, according to a public announcement. The fundraise includes a primary capital infusion of around Rs 357 crore and a secondary share sale worth about Rs 125 crore ahead of the companys proposed IPO. As part of the primary issuance, the company allotted [] The
NEW DELHI, May 4:Indias manufacturing sector activity witnessed mild recoveries in growth of new business intakes and production, but rates of increase were the second-weakest in nearly four years. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose from 53.9 in March to 54.7 in April, signalled the second-slowest improvement in overall operating conditions in close to four years. HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is a gauge of overall condition
NEW DELHI, May 4: State-owned BHEL on Monday posted a two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,290.47 crore during the quarter ended March 31, supported by growth in revenues. It had reported a net profit of Rs 504.45 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said in an exchange filing. During the fourth quarter, its total income surged to Rs 12,553.50 crore from Rs 9,142.64 crore in the January-March period of preceding 2024-25 financial year. [] The post BHEL Q4 net profit jumps
NEW DELHI, May 4: Realty firm Godrej Properties on Monday reported a 70 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 649.88 crore for the quarter ended March on higher income amid strong housing demand. Its net profit stood at Rs 381.99 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 3,806.65 crore during January-March quarter of 2025-26 fiscal from Rs 2,681.06 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. During the [] The post Godrej Pro
SRINAGAR, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the functioning of various departments and sought improved inter-departmental coordination at a meeting of administrative secretaries here on Monday. Soon after the Civil Secretariat reopened here as part of Darbar Move, the chief minister inspected the offices, reviewing overall functioning and the facilities available for employees as well as the public. He toured key sections, including ministers chambers, officers rooms
RAMBAN/JAMMU, May 4: Undeterred by high temperatures and difficult terrain, four youths from Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have been on an extraordinary, over nine-month-long journey to the revered Amarnath Shrine, performing dandavat pranam a rigorous religious practice involving full-body prostrations to spread a message of Sanatan Dharma and communal harmony. Traversing the winding stretches of the JammuSrinagar National Highway in Ramban district, the young pilgrims have been advancing e
JAMMU, May 4: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a roster for availability of Ministers at Civil Secretariat, Jammu, for the month of May 2026. As per the order, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister, will remain available from May 4 to May 8, followed by Sakeena Masood (Itoo), Minister for Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, from May 11 to May 15. Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, will be [] The post Three Min
KOLKATA, May 4: Signalling a potential political churn in West Bengal, a state long dominated by TMCs Mamata Banerjee, the BJP surged past the halfway mark on Monday, leading in 185 assembly seats against the TMCs 91 as counting progressed steadily, according to the Election Commission data. With the majority mark of 148 in the 294-member House breached in early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Partys momentum pointed to a possible breakthrough, while the ruling Trinamool Congress scrambled to close
Jammu, May 4: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the roster of Administrative Secretaries for the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, for the month of May 2026 to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of official work. According to Government Order No. 859-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated May 3, the General Administration Department (GAD) has scheduled senior officers to remain available at the Civil Secretariat on a rotational basis during the summer session. As per the roster, Ashwani Kumar, IAS, F
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NEW DELHI, May 4: Taking note of vacancies in the Armed Forces Tribunal, the Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking to complete the process of selection and fill the vacant posts in a time-bound manner. While agreeing to hear the petition, a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked Attorney General R Venkataramani to assist it in the matter. The bench told the counsel [] The post SC Seeks Centres Response On
SHIMLA, May 4: Multiple schools in Shimla were evacuated on Monday after they received a bomb threat email, triggering panic among the school management, police said. Several schools in Shimla received the email threatening to blow up the school buildings with explosives placed on their premises, they said. The schools immediately informed the police, who carried out a thorough search of the school premises after evacuating them. No suspicious items were found during the searches, police said. T
LUCKNOW, May 4: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a Janata Darshan here, interacting with people from across the state and assuring them that all genuine grievances would be addressed promptly. During the programme, the Chief Minister met complainants and reviewed their issues, reiterating the Governments commitment to resolving legitimate concerns. Adityanath also interacted with children who had accompanied their parents and inquired about their education. Upon learni
NEW DELHI, May 4: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, all states and Union territories on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the pleas and issued notice on them. The bench said the matter would be placed before a three-judge bench, which would be constituted by the [] The post SC agrees
KOLKATA, May 4: Exuding confidence about forming the next government in West Bengal, BJP leaders on Monday said people of the state have voted for change and in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP was leading in 171 seats against the TMCs 83 as counting progressed for 293 assembly segments, signalling a political shift in the state. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the state. Adhikari is seeking [] The post Victory For P
KOLKATA, May 4: The BJP maintained a strong lead in West Bengal on Monday, surging ahead in 152 Assembly seats against the TMCs 81 as counting progressed steadily, signalling a potential political churn in a state long dominated by Mamata Banerjee and setting the stage for a high-stakes power shift. With the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-member House within striking distance, the BJPs early momentum pointed to a possible breakthrough, while the ruling TMC scrambled to close the [] The post Beng
CHENNAI, May 4: As actor-politician Vijay-led TVK appeared inching towards the majority mark of 118 Assembly seats out of the total 234 segments in Tamil Nadu, celebrations by party workers and fans erupted across the state. Amid chants of TVK and Vijay, party workers gathered outside the party headquarters at Panaiyur near here and distributed sweets and hailed the party founder as Muthalamaichar (Chief Minister) Vijay, who continues to be popular as Thalapathy (Commander, his film title). Mean
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KOLKATA/CHENNAI, May 4: The BJP was forging a possible victory path in West Bengal with leads in 109 seats against the ruling TMCs 63 and surging ahead in Assam while actor-politician Vijays TVK was set for a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, ahead in 103 seats, leaving the ruling DMK in number three position, according to trends on the Election Commission website. As votes were counted for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, the east [] The post Election Tre
Kolkata, May 4: The BJP gained early lead in West Bengal on Monday, surging ahead in 111 Assembly seats against the TMCs 69 as counting gathered pace, signalling a possible outcome that could reshape the states political landscape following a high-stakes and tightly fought electoral battle. The early numbers suggest a geographically split mandate in the making with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pushing ahead in border, tribal and industrial regions, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) holds gr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at the BJP headquarters around 7:00 PM to join the celebrations and will also address party workers The post Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at the BJP headquarters around 7:00 PM to join the celebrations and will also address party workers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI/PRAYAGRAJ, May 4: Days ahead of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described it as a unique example of how the Indian military utilised advanced technology to deliver a decisive blow to terror groups and their patrons. Addressing an event in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj, Singh emphasised that while the armed forces showed patience, they were clinical in destroying terrorist infrastructure. He added that the operation served as a global remi
Srinagar, May 4: The annual Darbar Move resumed in summer capital Srinagar on Monday as the Civil Secretariat officially reopened after shifting from Jammu. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the Jammu and Kashmir Police upon his arrival at the Secretariat. The reopening marks the commencement of the governments summer functioning in Srinagar, with various departments resuming operations to facilitate governance and public service delivery in the Valley. Se
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GUWAHATI, May 4: The ruling NDA was leading in 98 seats in Assam while the Congress was ahead in 25 constituencies, according to the Election Commission. The EC has released trends for all 126 constituencies in the state, with the BJP leading in 78 while its alliance partners, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) were ahead in 10 seats each. The Congress was leading in 25 seats, and its ally Raijor Dal in one seat, [] The post NDA Ahead In 98 Seats In Assam, Cong In

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