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JAMMU, Nov 24: There is no proposal to hike electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, junking reports of imposition of a 20 per cent surcharge on the base power tariff for consumption during designated peak hours in the Valley. No electricity hike is proposed, and I do not know where this rumour started, Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Abdullah [] The post No Proposal To Hike

New Delhi, Nov 24: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to December 8 the hearing on a plea filed by the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming his detention under National Security Act as illegal, and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh, sought time to respond to the rejoinder [] The post Sona

Jammu, Nov 24: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday took strong exception to the BJPs stance on the first admissions in the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, and said any move to grant MBBS seats without merit would require the Supreme Courts approval. The Constitution has a word, secular, and if they (BJP) do not want to keep the country secular, they should first remove the word, Abdullah said. Talking to reporters after the [] The post Merit Sole Basi

MUMBAI, Nov 24: Mahindra Groups logistics arm MLL on Monday announced the launch of an all-women operated warehousing facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in collaboration with the Indian subsidiary of French multinational firm LOreal. The facility supports distribution across central India, enabling movement of goods to key markets, including Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Singrauli, Sagar, Ratlam, Bina, Satna, Rewa, Shahdol and Shivpuri, among others, Mahindra Logistics Ltd (MLL) said. MLL said the

MUMBAI, Nov 24: The rupee rebounded sharply by 46 paise to settle at 89.20 (provisional) against the greenback on Monday, due to US dollar selling by banks and importers amid a dip in global crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened strong at 89.46 and moved in the range of 89.05 and 89.50 during the day. It eventually settled at 89.20 (provisional), up 46 paise from its previous close. The rupee had plunged 98 paise [] The post Rupee jumps 46 paise to close at 89.20

NEW DELHI, Nov 24:Artificial Intelligence is not a hype but a business-transforming reality, Shiprocket co-founder and CEO Saahil Goel has said, adding that any skepticism over AI ignores the technologys long-term value and how it has the potential to change every industry. It is net positive, because it is putting more time back in our hands. So how can it be badthink of it this way. And technology has always done that, Goel told PTI in an interview. It [] The post Puts more time in our hands,

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said Justice Surya Kants elevation to the post of Chief Justice of India comes at a critical juncture for the justice system, and expressed confidence that under his leadership, constitutional values, and public trust in the rule of law will be further reinforced. Justice Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmirs special status, took oath as the [] Th

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday. The Department of Telecom (DoT) in the statement advised citizens to be cautious and avoid using mobile devices with tampered IMEI numbers?. It also warned against buying or using procured or assembled devices like modems, modules, SIM boxes which have configurable or [] The post Mobile user

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea which challenged the validity of a provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to receive anonymous cash donations below Rs 2,000. The plea said this lack of transparency undermines the purity of the election process as it deprives voters of the crucial knowledge about the source of political funding, including the donors and their motives, preventing them [] The post SC Issues

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has unveiled a first-of-its-kind lifestyle and cultural hub to bring together Indian philosophy of mindful living and Japanese culture along with advanced technology under one roof. Based in Bengaluru, tem (toyota experiential museum), reflects the belief that mobility and innovation transcend vehicles. At Toyota, our vision of creating Happier Paths Together goes beyond mobility it is about inspiring experiences that connect people, cultures, and emot

KARACHI, Nov 24: Prices of fruits and vegetables have skyrocketed while prices of poultry witnessed a steep fall in Pakistans Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces following the suspension of trade with Afghanistan. The volatility in essential commodity prices is directly the result of demand and supply in the border region, said Abdul Basit, who heads the Poultry Wholesalers Association on Sunday. The daily trade with Afghanistan involved export and import of essential perishable items like

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: Kwality Walls (India) on Monday announced several appointments to its board of directors ahead of its demerger from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL). The company has announced seven appointments, including one non-executive director, two executive directors and four independent directors. The newly formed board brings together seasoned corporate leaders with extensive experience across consumer goods, finance, governance, regulatory affairs, risk management and strategic mergers

New Delhi, Nov 24: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, CBI and ED on a plea by alleged middleman Christian Michel James, an accused in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case, challenging a provision of the India-UAE extradition treaty. A bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain asked the home ministry, external affairs ministry, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file their objections regarding

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: The renewed push by India and Israel to restart free trade agreement (FTA) talks should be guided more by strategic cooperation in areas such as defence manufacturing, electronics, semiconductors, water and irrigation technology, precision agriculture, and cybersecurity than by gains in merchandise trade, think tank GTRI said on Monday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said Israel is a high-income, technology-driven market of under 10 million people, limiting deman

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: ACME Solar Holdings on Monday said it has secured the winning bid for a 130 MW capacity in a tender floated by Railways (REMCL) for round-the-clock renewable energy. The companys winning bid was Rs 4.35 per unit, according to a company statement. According to the statement, ACME Solar Holdings Ltd (ACME Solar) has emerged as the winning bidder for 130 MW under the e-reverse auction conducted by REMC Ltds (REMCL) 1,000 MW round-the-clock (RTC) renewable [] The post ACME Solar

Jammu, Nov 24: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah want Jammu and Kashmir to become a mineral state. Talking to reporters on his arrival in Jammu for e-auction of Limestone mineral blocks in J&K, Reddy, according to the news agency, said, This limestone mineral blocks auction is happening for the first time in J&K. PM Modi and Amit Shah ji want to create [] The post PM Modi, HM Shah Want J&K To Becom

Srinagar, Nov 24: The PDPs women wing on Monday were stopped from holding a protest against the proposed hike in power tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir. The partys women wing had planned to hold a protest against the proposed hike in power tariffs at peak hours; however, the police, according to officials, did not allow their workers to leave the party headquarters near Sher-e-Kashmir Municipal Park here. Taking to social media, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said the peaceful voices were [] The post

Jammu, Nov 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police at Sunjwan, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the training programme on various specialized modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the trainees. The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the J&K Police personnel undergoing training at CTC

MUMBAI, Nov 24: The veteran actor, affectionately known as Bollywoods He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away earlier today at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. The actor, born as Dharmendra Singh Deol, breathed his last at his residence. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital earlier this month due to respiratory complications. The post Veteran Actor Dharmendra Passes Away At 89 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Nov 24: An exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy could be disrupting amino acids and vitamins key to managing stress and energy, thereby increasing the risk of a premature delivery, suggests an analysis of blood samples. Studies have observed a link between warmer ambient temperatures and preterm births, where a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. The analysis, published in the journal Science Advances, looked at small molecules or molecular fingerprints in blood sampl

Rajouri, Nov 24: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, on Monday carried out surprise inspections at multiple government offices in the district, during which several employees were found absent from duty, officials said. An official said that during the inspection, 12 employees were found absent without any prior authorization, prompting the Deputy Commissioner to take immediate action. The DC ordered deduction of one days salary of all the absent officials and directed strict disciplin

New Delhi/Ayodhya, Nov 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of its construction. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring ten feet in height and twenty feet in length, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama, with an Om inscribed on it along with the image of Kovidara tree, a statement from the prime [] The post PM Mod

Srinagar, Nov 24: Kashmir is in the grip of an intense cold wave as the minimum temperature across the Valley dipped several degrees below the freezing point, with Srinagar experiencing the coldest night of this winter, officials said on Monday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest night of this winter season so far, the local meteorological office said. Shopian in south Kashmir was the coldest in the Valley at minus 5.1 degrees Celsius, followed closely [] The post

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: India and Canada have agreed to resume negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with an aim to increase the two-way trade to USD 50 billion by 2030, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. A FTA or Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has many strategic elements to it and it is a demonstration of the trust between the two countries, Goyal said here at an event on Monday. The pact would give confidence [] The post India, Canada agrees to r

Two of Brooklyns most established independent schools occupy neighboring blocks, yet their educational approaches differ substantially. Brooklyn Friends School and Packer Collegiate Institute both offer rigorous college preparatory education, but families weighing these options should understand how philosophical foundations shape daily student experiences. Packer Collegiate Institute opened in 1845 as the Brooklyn Female Academy, later becoming coeducational while maintaining its reputation for

When most Republican strategists were calling for TikToks banishment from American phones, John McEntee was building one of the platforms most successful conservative presences. The former Trump administration officials contrarian bet is paying off in ways that extend far beyond viral videoshes demonstrating how conservatives can compete for an increasingly elusive demographic: Gen Z voters. The numbers suggest something significant is shifting. Between 2020 and 2024, the share of young men aged

NEW DELHI, Nov 23: A protest at India Gate over rising air pollution levels in the national capital turned tense on Sunday after some demonstrators allegedly used chilli spray on police personnel while being removed from the spot, officials said. The Delhi Coordination Committee for Clean Air in a statement said the citys worsening air quality has become a serious risk to public health and alleged that the authorities have failed to address the root causes of pollution. It further [] The post De

BEIRUT, Nov 24: The death toll from the Israeli Air Force attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut has risen to five, with another 28 wounded, the Lebanese Health Ministrys emergency operations center said in a statement. Previously, the health ministry reported one dead and 21 wounded. As a result of an Israeli airstrike in a southern Beirut suburb, five people have been killed and 28 wounded, according to final figures, the statements. The Israeli army confirmed on Sunday that [] The post Isra

LOS ANGELES, Nov 24: Musician Donald Glover returned to the Camp Flog Gnaw stage this weekend and shared the reason behind the cancellation of his last tour ,which were due to a hole in his heart amongst other health woes. The 42-year-old revealed he suffered a stroke before postponing his The New World Tour last September, noting at the time that he planned to focus on physical health for a few weeks, according to the entertainment news outlet Deadline. [] The post Donald Glover reveals reason

LOS ANGELES, Nov 24: Girls fame Lena Dunham admitted that her popular series Too Much wont be returning for a second season as it was envisioned as a limited series. Dunham co-created the 10-episode series with her husband Luis Felber, with the couples own love story serving as the loose inspiration for Megan Stalter and Will Sharpes characters. After a breakup, New York workaholic Jessica moves to London planning on being alone. She meets Felix who causes her to [] The post Lena Dunham says To

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 24: Thousands of revellers descended on the boardwalk in Copacabana for Rio de Janeiros annual Pride parade on Sunday, with many celebrating the previous days preemptive jailing of Brazilian former president Jair Bolsonaro who is notorious for homophobic remarks. Demonstrators addressing crowds from trucks shouted: Hes in prison! and Out with Bolsonaro! to raucous cheers from rainbow-clad members of the LGBTQ+ community, who were a frequent target of the embattled far-right

Srinagar, Nov 24: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Monday said that Jammu & Kashmir is likely to witness largely dry weather conditions for the next two weeks, with fog and further dip in temperatures expected across several areas. Director MET, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that weather will remain generally dry from November 24 to December 1 across the Union Territory. He said that on December 2, the weather is expected to turn generally cloudy towards the afternoon, with a brief [] The post Dry

Peshawar Nov 24: At least three security personnel were killed and two others injured in a suicide attack at a paramilitary force headquarters on Monday in Pakistans Peshawar, according to a report. Three terrorists were also killed in the early morning attack at the Frontier Constabulary (FC) headquarters, Dawn reported. The terrorists tried to enter the building after one bomber blew himself up at the gate, but were killed in a counter-firing, the report said. Security forces have surrounded t

BEIJING, Nov 24: China has launched a commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services to diversify the supply in the satellite communication market and support the safe and healthy development of emerging industries such as commercial aerospace and the low-altitude economy, the Science and Technology Daily reported. According to the 2025 China 5G Industrial Internet Conference held in Wuhan, central Chinas Hubei Province, the commercial trial will last for two years and support e

NEW DELHI, Nov 24: The Congress on Monday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rupees free fall in relation to the dollar and recalled his 2013 remarks as then Gujarat chief minister in which he had mocked the UPA dispensation. The rupee opened at 89.46 against the US dollar before rising to 89.17, up 49 paise from its previous close. The rupee had plunged 98 paise to close at its lifetime low of 89.66 against the [] The post Congress Takes Swipe At PM Over Rupees Free Fall appea

Mumbai, Nov 24: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the strength of armed forces lies in synergy and Operation Sindoor is an apt example of this. He was speaking during the commissioning of INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, in Mumbai. In the age of multi-domain operations, the countrys to ability to act in concert from the depths of the ocean to the highest frontier will determine the security influence of the [] The post Synergy Is A

New Delhi, Nov 24: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmirs special status, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday. He succeeds Justice B R Gavai. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Kant at a brief ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He took the oath in Hindi in the name of God. Justice Kant was appointed as the next CJI [] The post Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath A

SRINAGAR, Nov 24: The summer capital Srinagar shivered at minus 3.2C on Sunday night marking the coldest night of the season, officials from the Meteorological Department said on Monday Details shared by MET office, Srinagar shivered at -3.2C, marking one of the coldest nights so far, while Pahalgam recorded -4.0C and Gulmarg settled at -1.9C. The cold wave intensified across South Kashmir as Pulwama dropped to -5.0C and Shopian touched -5.1C, making them among the coldest stations in the region

Handwara, Nov 24: Twelve members of a family from Nowgam village in Handwara fell unconscious during the night hours, due to suspected food poisoning, officials said on Monday. An official said, all the affected individuals were first taken to NTPHC for initial treatment and were later referred to GMC Handwara for further medical care. He said that all 12 family members are stable and are receiving the necessary treatment. (KNC) The post 12 Family Members Fall Unconscious In Handwara, Suspected

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 23: In order to bring an elevated taste of French inspired cuisine, artisanal baking, a warm and refined caf experience for the people of Jammu, a new outlet of French Door Caf was inaugurated at Gole Market in Gandhi Nagar, here today. The inauguration event was graced by Vinod Sachdeva, Jatinder Gupta and Mohan Parkash Sharma. Click here to watch video Born from a passion for handcrafted cakes, pastries and gourmet desserts, French Door has began [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Nov 23: The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, organized Project Expo 2025, providing a dynamic platform for students of School of Computer Science & Engineering to showcase their innovative ideas, technical skills, and creative project work. The event offered students a valuable opportunity to display their projects, gain expert feedback, and strengthen both their academic and professional portfolios. The expo wa

COLOMBO, Nov 23: India on Sunday won the inaugural T20 blind Womens World Cup after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P Sara oval here. India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 after opting to bowl and then coasted to 117 for 3 in just 12 overs to win the title. Such was Indias domination that their rivals managed just a single boundary in their innings. Phula Saren top-scored for India in the run chase [] The post Indian women lift inaugural blind T20 Cricket World Cup appe

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com In October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump sent jitters across the globe, when he announced irrevocable initiation of nuclear arsenal testings after more than three decades of self imposed moratorium. He proclaimed that Because of other countries testing programme, I have instructed the department of war to start testing nuclear weapons on equal basis. That process will begin immediately. The ramification of this decision extends far beyond Washingto

Irshad Ahmad Wani abuaalim@gmail.com Every few years, its not just students who sit for exams the education system itself does. The Rashtriya Sarvekshan (National Achievement Survey) 2024, conducted by PARAKH, was one such moment of self-evaluation- a chance for Indias classrooms, teachers, and administrators to look in the mirror and ask, how well are we really doing? Having attended a few dissemination workshops on the Post-PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan Report, I found these sessions to be more

Should we be Apolitical? Dr Rizwan Rumi rizwanroomi2012@gmail.com There comes a time in every society when silence begins to sound like surrender, when neutrality starts to smell like consent. We live in such an age an age where many wear apathy as armour and indifference as virtue. Politics is a dirty game, they say, better to stay away. But how can one stay away from the very force that shapes the air we breathe, the roads we walk, the [] The post The Illusion of Innocence in a Political Worl

Officials asked to remain vigilant, watchful *Take strong action against bids to radicalize youth Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Jammu division. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A similar meeting of Kashmir division was chaired by the Lieutenant Governor in Srinagar recently. Both security review meetings come close on the heels of busting of white-collar terror module by

LONDON, Nov 23: Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the countrys richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led governments feared tax shake-up for the super-rich nears, according to a UK media report on Sunday. Rajasthan-born Mittal is a resident in Switzerland for tax and will now spend much of his future in Dubai, according to the The Sunday Times. The founder of ArcelorMittal steelworks is [] The post Steel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 23: Commissioner Secretary, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Legal Metrology Departments laboratories and infrastructure at Transport Nagar, Narwal, Jammu. He reviewed laboratory functioning and ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protection mechanisms across the Union Territory. During the inspection, the Commissioner Secretary emphasized timely achievement of departm

NEW DELHI, Nov 23: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmirs special status, Bihar electoral rolls revision and Pegasus spyware case, will on Monday take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp He will succeed Justice B R Gavai, who demits office this evening. Justice Kant was appointed as the next CJI on October 30 and will [] The post Justice Surya Kant t

DUBAI, Nov 23: Damac Properties views India as one of its most important international markets and is committed to deepening its presence through partnerships and collaborations, said the Dubai-based real estate company, which roped in Bollywood duo Ranveer Kapoor and Alia Bhatt as brand ambassadors for its latest project. The companys focus remains on strengthening engagement with the Indian market through strategic outreach, investor education, and long-term relationships, Damac Properties Man