NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Even Ajmal Kasab was given a fair trial in our country, the Supreme Court on Thursday remarked and indicated it may set up a courtroom inside Tihar Jail for the trial of J&K separatist leader Yasin Malik in a kidnapping case. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih was hearing a CBI plea against the September 20, 2022 order of a Jammu trial court that directed Malik, serving life term in [] The post Even Ajmal Kasab Was Given A Fair Trial: SC Remarks In Yas

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded immediate arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani after the billionaire industrialist was charges in the US for alleged bribery and fraud. Addressing a press conference here hours after the US prosecutors charged Adani and associates for allegedly paying USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials, the Congress leader said it is now pretty clear and established in the US that the businessman has broken Indian as well as America

Srinagar, Nov 21: Cold wave continued to tighten its grip in the Kashmir Valley, even as a slight improvement in night temperatures was observed. However, temperatures remained below freezing point at most weather stations across the region on Thursday, according to officials. In Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, the night temperature dropped to -0.4C, following the seasons first sub-zero reading of -0.7C recorded earlier. This was 1.1C below the normal average for this time of

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Adani group stocks faced heavy drubbing during the morning trade on Thursday, with the combined market valuation of all the listed firms getting eroded by Rs 2.45 lakh crore, as billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged by US prosecutors over his role in an alleged years-long scheme to pay USD 250 million bribe to Indian officials in exchange for favourable terms for solar power contracts. The stock of the groups flagship firm Adani Enterprises plunged 22.99 [] The post Adani

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 21: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Bidens signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term. What that actually means for the future of AI technology remains to be seen. Among those who could use some clarity are the government scientists and AI experts from multiple countries gathering in San Francisco this week to deliberate on AI safety measures. Hosted by the Biden administration, officials from [

BAKU (Azerbaijan), Nov 21: After an all-nighter, a draft text on the new climate finance package for the developing world finally dropped Thursday morning shrunk from 25 pages to 10, but the major sticking points remain. With less than two days left for the UN climate conference to close, negotiators face a gargantuan task to hammer it out. A quick glance at the text shows developed countries are still dodging a key question: How much climate finance are they [] The post COP29 produces streamli

Hyderabad, Nov 21: Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday inaugurated an exhibition here organised as part of LokManthan-2024, a colloquium of nationalist thinkers. Speaking on the occasion, Naidu said the underlying idea of this event is to decolonise the minds of Indians and to foster a sense of pride and commitment to Bharatiya intellectual discourse, culture, heritage, music and dance. That is the purpose of this programme. Its a noble idea behind the programme, he said. Minister

WASHINGTON, Nov 21: Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnois younger brother Anmol, wanted for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and firing outside actor Salman Khans Mumbai home, has been arrested by US law enforcement authorities and is currently lodged in a prison in Iowa. According to a recent update on the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement website, Anmol Bishnoi is lodged at Pottawattamie County Jail in Iowa. No other details were immediately available. Anmol, who was believed to be livi

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21:The chances for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan vanished after he was arrested in a protest case hours after getting bail in a case of alleged corruption, a media report said on Thursday. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted him bail in the second Toshakhana case related to the purchase of an expensive Bulgari jewellery set at a throwaway price, igniting hopes of his release. However, hours later, Rawalpindi police arrested [] The post For

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: The world should embrace Buddhist doctrines to find solutions to the ongoing conflicts and challenges to the international order, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday at a regional security conclave in Laos. India has always advocated and practised dialogue for resolving complex international issues and its approach to a wide range of international challenges from border disputes to trade agreements. The defence minister made the remarks at the conclave of 10-natio

NEW DELHI, Nov 21: Former Higher Education Secretary K. Sanjay Murthy was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (November 21, 2024) Mr. Murthy, a 1989 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, succeeds Girish Chandra Murmu. Mr. Murthy was named the new CAG by the Centre on Monday (November 18, 2024). Girish Chandra Murmu completed his tenure as the CAG on Wednesday (November 20, 2024). [] The

Perth, Nov 21: Rookie opener Nathan McSweeney will be entering his maiden Test series with a lot riding on him, but Australia captain Pat Cummins on Thursday offered him some comforting advice, saying he should focus on playing his natural game and not imitate his predecessor the great David Warner. McSweeney, 25, will be filling the spot left vacant by the retirement of Warner earlier this year and partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the order in the [] The post McSweeney doesnt need to strike

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IMPHAL, Nov 21: The mother of JD(U) MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a complaint, alleging that Rs 18 lakh in cash and jewellery items worth Rs 1.5 crore were looted by a mob that vandalised the legislators residence on November 16, police said on Thursday Several items kept at the MLAs residence in West Imphals Thangmeiband area for internally displaced people were also destroyed during the attack, a senior officer said. The mother of Thangmeiband constituency legislator [] The post

New Delhi, Nov 21: After a week of severe pollution levels in Delhi, the citys air quality improved slightly but still remained very poor, as it recorded the seasons lowest temperature on Thursday morning. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 10.2 degree Celsius, 2.1 notch below the seasons average, the India Meteorological Department said. At 9 am, the national capital recorded an AQI of 376, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The weather department has predicted shallo

Perth, Nov 21: Indias stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah on Thursday insisted that his team is not carrying any baggage from the unprecedented 0-3 defeat at home against New Zealand as it embarks on a challenging Test series against fierce rivals Australia. The five-match Test series starts here on Friday. When you win you start from zero but when you lose, then also you also start from zero. We are not carrying any baggage from India. Yes, we have our learnings [] The post We are not carrying bagg

JAMMU, Nov 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday carried out raids at several locations across Jammu region in connection with terrorist infiltration cases, official sources said. The raids are underway at nine different places in the division, they said. The searches are being conducted following registration of cases involving the infiltration of Pakistani terrorists into J-K, they said. The NIA officials are being assisted by the police and paramilitary CRPF in this operatio

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: A delegation of the General Council members of the Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) met with the CEO and MD of Jammu & Kashmir Bank today to discuss critical issues faced by the business community. The delegation was led by Mohammad Ashraf Mir, member of the FCIK Advisory Committee and included the presidents of IGC Lassipora, Shaltang, and Rangreth industrial estates. During the meeting, the delegation engaged in a detailed discussion on var

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: A new outlet of Maruti Suzuki was inaugurated at NSF Vehicles in a function held here today. The event was graced by Javed Ahmed Rana, Cabinet Minister for Jal Shakti, forest, ecology & environment and tribal affairs. Rana inaugurated the outlet in the presence of Rajiv Kotwal, Sumalini Kotwal, Rohan Kotwal, all directors of NSF Vehicles. Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Kotwal emphasized the commitment of NSF Vehicles to bring world-class automotive experie

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: RITES Ltd., a premier transport infrastructure consultancy, today joined the hands with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an apex R&D institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), for providing Quality Assurance (QA) services in solar and renewable energy projects. In this regard a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between both the groups. The strategic partnership will leverage RITES extensive expertise in assurin

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: Highlighting their commitment to building with love and trust, Khyber Cement launched two exciting TV campaigns, Dil Se Banao and Sab Set Rahega, at a grand event held here today. The campaign, Dil Se Banao TVC captures touching moments from everyday life in Kashmir, emphasizing how heartfelt construction creates lasting bonds, while the Sab Set Rahega highlights Khyber Cements unmatched durability, even during harsh winters. Speaking about the campaigns

* Inaugurates National Agriculture Summit and Mela Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit & Farmers Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. Highlighting the exigency of climate change, the Chief Minister said

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 20 : Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an essential tool which needs to be used optimally but responsibly, stated Union Minister Jitendra Singh at the 7th Edition of the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024. The event, themed AI for India: Advancing Indias AI Development Innovation, Ethics, and Governance, showcased Indias strategic roadmap for harnessing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Government headed by Prime Minister Narend

* Reviews achievements of Agri Deptt Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today in a meeting of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Department, assessed progress on development of Chrysanthemum Theme Park (Bagh-Gul-e-Dawood) at Botanical Garden, Srinagar. Present in the meeting were Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture Department, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, DG, Codes, DG, Budget, representative from SKUAST-K and other concerned officers. Dulloo, while reviewing th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Minister for Cooperative, Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today remarked that Cooperative societies are the bedrock of rural development while advocating strengthening of cooperative movement to benefit local communities. The Minister made these remarks while addressing the 71st Cooperative Week celebrations at Convention Centre here, celebrated annually in third week of November. The event serves as a platform t

Excelsior Correspondent BARAMULLA, Nov 20: In an effort to engage with the community and address their grievances and demands at their doorstep, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa presided over a Block Diwas programme at Behrampora Watergam. Block Diwas was attended by the ADC Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina; officers of concerned line departments, public representatives, delegations, and a large number of people from Behrampora and adjacent villages. During the program, the local r

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Nov 20: In order to speed up the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and guarantee its success in Bandipora district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri today chaired a meeting with the concerned officers at Mini Secretariat here. During the review, the concerned officers briefed the chair regarding the targets and achievements accomplished since the inception of the HADP in the district. The DC asses

Excelsior Correspondent BARAMULLA, Nov 20: The Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla, Safina Beigh today chaired a review meeting of all DDC Members and officers to take a first-hand appraisal of ongoing developmental works in the district. The meeting was attended by all the members of DDC, Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Qamar Sajad; Block Development Officers, Officers of R&B, RDD, PDD and other departments. At the outset, the ADDC provided a d

*VC highlights significance of skill-based education Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: The Academic Council of the University of Jammu, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai, approved several initiatives to enhance the academic structure and align it with emerging educational trends. The meeting highlighted the importance of skill-based education, revising course structures to improve employability, and integrating interdisciplinary and practical learning approaches. The Council endorse

SHENZHEN (China), Nov 20: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu continued her dominant run against Busanan Ongbamrungphan, defeating the Thai shuttler in straight games to advance to the second round of the China Masters tournament on Wednesday. World number 19 Sindhu dispatched the higher ranked Busanan by 21-17 21-19 in 50 minutes in the first round of the Super 750 event. This was Sindhus 20th win against the world number 11 in 21 meetings. Both shuttlers started off the match on [] The post Sin

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: GGM Science College has once again clinched the title of Overall Winner in Karate (Men) Inter-College Tournament, organized by Cluster University of Jammu at Govt SPMR College of Commerce for the session 2024-2025. The tournament, which saw fierce competition from various colleges, was held under the overall supervision of Dr. Vinod Bakshi, Director Physical Education & Sports, CLUJ and with the guidance of Ravi Kumar, Physical Director, Government S

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Nov 20: Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan chaired a meeting today to review security at key infrastructure projects in the district. SSP Paramvir Singh was also present at the meeting. The DC emphasised that worker safety is the top priority of district administration and instructed executing agencies to ensure proper record-keeping and strict adherence to security protocols at all sites. He reviewed security at key major infrastructure projects like the

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: District Doda athletes delivered outstanding performance at 12th Pre-Teen, Sub-Junior, and Junior National Pencak Silat Championships 2024, held at Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar. Organized by the Pencak Silat Federation of India, the event saw fierce competition from athletes from across the country. Athletes from District Doda, representing Chenab Sports Academy, showcased exceptional skills and brought laurels to the region. The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: MMTC-PAMP, Indias only LBMA-accredited gold & silver refiner today honoured as one of the top 10 companies among an elite selection of 200 fast-growing enterprises at the Forbes Indias D Globalist Entrepreneur Mobility Summit (DGEMS), held at New Delhi. The company earned this distinguished recognition, following a rigorous evaluation process encompassing preliminary assessment and detailed nomination reviews. Speaking on the occasion, Vikas Singh, Managing

NEW DELHI, Nov 20 : India has joined Russia to raise a concern regarding potential conflicts between future global rules on trade in plastics products and WTO norms, an official said on Wednesday. The issue was flagged by Russia during a meeting of a WTO (World Trade Organisation) Committee on Market Access on November 19-20. Russia has raised concerns regarding potential conflict between future rules on trade in plastics products and WTO rules. According to Moscow, an upcoming meeting of [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: One person died while as three other individuals, including an SPO, sustained injuries in separate road accidents here today. A police official said that one Dipak (32) son of Ram Chander of Mai Kharagpur, Uttar Pradesh at present Alpha Machail, Gajansoo, fell from a moving tractor at Gajansoo, resulting in injuries to him. He was taken to Government Medical College Jammu, where doctors declared him as dead on arrival, the police official said. The body []

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: In a move to enhance security, Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered two FIRs against landlords for not following the District Magistrates (DM) order on tenant verification. As per an official spokesperson, the FIRs, numbered 182/2024 and 184/2024, were lodged at Police Station Nawabad under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). He said that this action was part of a renewed effort by the police to ensure that all tenants and domes

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 20: The police nabbed two person involved in narcotics smuggling and seized 11 grams of a heroin from their possession. Reports said during routine checking at Bela Naka, a police, team led by SHO Rajouri Abid Bukhari intercepted a vehicle (Registration No. JK11E 5987) which was coming from the old bus stand side towards Bela Bridge. The individuals in the vehicle were identified as Danish Ahmed, son of Naseer Hussain, resident of Dhanore, Dhindian and Sageer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of a Junior Scale JKAS officer. In the interest of administration, Abdul Rashid Raina, Junior Scale JKAS, presently awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is transferred and posted in the Labour and Employment Department to work on project Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (YUVA) with immediate effect, reads an order issued by Sanjeev Verma, Commissioner Secretary

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a drug peddler with 14 grams of heroin-like-substance in Bishnah area here. A police official said that Akram Khan of Chak Murar, Bishnah was arrested from Deoli, Bishnah, with the consignment by a team of Police Station Bishnah, led by SHO Bishnah, under the supervision of SDPO RS Pura and SP Headquarters Jammu, on November 11, 2024. He said the accused has been booked in case FIR number 195/2024 [] The post Drug pedd

LONDON, Nov 20 : London has topped a definitive ranking of the Worlds Best Cities 2025 released on Wednesday for the tenth year in a row, followed closely by New York and Paris, even as Indian cities failed to make the cut based on the criteria of perception and performance. The annual rankings produced by Resonance Consultancy in partnership with Ipsos are an analysis of large urban regions around the world that are leading in aspects most important to attracting [] The post London tops Worlds

Commissioner Secretary chairing a meeting at Jammu on Wednesday. The post Commissioner Secretary chairing a meeting at Jammu on Wednesday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after formally launching antibiotic Nafithromycin (Miqnaf) at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi on Wednesday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking after formally launching antibiotic Nafithromycin (Miqnaf) at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi on Wednesday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Ashok Sharma Strong human relations have been the bed rock of Dogra Culture. Since times immemorial, we have inherited such a culture as believed in strong family bonds and interpersonal relations. But it is equally true that change is the law of nature and with time everything changes. So, no wonder, there has been sea change in social, cultural and interpersonal relationships among Duggar, as in other parts of the world. With fast and materialistic life, coupled with increasing use [] The post

Harsha Kakar Post the deadly Quetta railway station suicide attack early this month, claimed by the BLA (Baluchistan Liberation Army), resulting in the loss of at least 26 lives, including 14 soldiers, Pak once again accused India of supporting terrorism on its soil. Its defence minister, Khwaja Asif, mentioned in a TV interview, The Quetta terrorist attack is part of a proxy war that India has waged against us through groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the BLA. [] The post

Dr. Gyan Pathak The Draft Communique of G20, the countries which are responsible for 80 per cent of global emissions, circulated on November 19, 2024, doesnt mention transitioning away from the fossil fuels the phrase already agreed upon at COP28. G20 summit (November 18 -19) at Brazil thus displays a stark failure, as far as climate action is concerned, on the one hand, while COP29 in midway at Baku in Azerbaijan has turned into a stage for theatrics, and time [] The post G-20 draft omits the t

Subrata Majumder Donald Trumps thumping victory for USA Presidency for the second term unleashed a mixed bag of signal to India-USA relations. Unlike first term, rising global political tension due to Russia-Ukraine war and western sanctions on Russian have Indias situation a but different from the first term. India has made a big challenge to USA in dealing with Russia despite sanctions and shifted its oil import dependency to Russia. This led to a new era of India Russia economic [] The post I

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Officials of Khyber Cement presenting keys of vehicles to the winners in Srinagar on Wednesday. The post Officials of Khyber Cement presenting keys of vehicles to the winners in Srinagar on Wednesday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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