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Srinagar/Jammu, Jan 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has posted Mr Abhimanyu Singh, Junior Scale JKAS, as District Information Officer (DIO), Doda, with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Information Department, Mr Singh was earlier placed at the disposal of the department by the General Administration Department vide Government Order No. 1934-JK(GAD) of 2025 dated December 22, 2025. The order further states that Mr Abhimanyu Singh will also hold the additional charge of

LONDON, Jan 3: A spirit of entrepreneurship, community cohesion and philanthropy were among the common threads running through the New Year Honours conferred upon Indian-origin professionals by King Charles III this week. Unveiled annually to mark the start of a new year by the Cabinet Office, the honours recognise the achievements and service of extraordinary people from across the UK. Around 30 individuals of Indian heritage were among those honoured in the 2025 list, led by Damehoods for acto

Srinagar, Jan 3: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Kashmir on Saturday conducted a raid at the office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shaltang and arrested a daily-wage employee red-handed while accepting a bribe, sources said. Sources said, the raid was carried out by an ACB During the operation, one person was caught while allegedly accepting a bribe amount of Rs 2,000. The accused has been identified as Mohd Layiq Nath, son of Mohd Sadiq Nath, a resident of Barthana Qamarwari. He [] The

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Soil collected from various islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by NCC cadets during a sailing expedition will be presented in an urn to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Cadet Corps PM Rally at Delhi Cantonment on January 28, a top official said on Saturday. Five different expeditions, including a running-cum-sailing expedition carried out at Lakshadweep and three cyclothons, would be flagged in by the prime minister on his visit to the NCCs [] The post N

Leh, Jan 3: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today formally launched the Ladakh Sports Policy in the presence of Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the sports ecosystem of the Union Territory. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said that the launch of the policy is not merely the introduction of a new government document, but a firm commitment towards shaping the future of Ladakhs youth and giving a new identity to the

New Delhi, Jan 3: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said attacking MGNREGA is like attacking crores of workers and their constitutional right to work, which the party would resist peacefully and firmly from panchayats to Parliament. In a post on X, Kharge said the VB GRAM G Act, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), is designed to dismantle the right to work, which the Congress opposes strongly. The Indian National Congress makes thr

Srinagar, Jan 3: Drug addiction has witnessed a three-fold increase in the valley in the last three years, with the consumption of heroin rising among the younger population, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said here on Saturday. Drug addiction has become a huge problem for all of us. There has been a three-fold increase in the last 3 to 3.5 years. It is a warning signal for all of us, Garg told reporters here. He said the consumption of heroin [] The post Drug Addiction Increased Th

New Delhi/Shimla, Jan 3: A special PMLA court in Shimla has declared a mother and son duo, promoters of a Himachal Pradesh-based private university, as fugitive economic offenders (FEO) in a money laundering case linked to the alleged sale of fake degrees to students in Himachal Pradesh, officials said. A declaration has been made under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) of 2018 against Mandeep Rana and his mother Ashoni Kanwar, they said. The two are the promoters of a [] The post Priva

BEIJING, Jan 3: Irelands Prime Minister Micheal Martin will visit China from Sunday and meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first visit by an Irish leader in 14 years, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday. Beijing has been strengthening ties with individual members of the European Union despite tensions with the EU bloc over tariffs and human rights issues. In late 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish King Felipe VI met with Xi in separate trips [] The post

KOLKATA, Jan 3: Deputy chairman of Tea Board C Murugan on Saturday assured that hundred per cent testing of quality of imports would be carried out to prevent inflows of the cheap variety into the country. The industry had been complaining that cheap imports of inferior quality are entering the country, which is destroying the industry. Speaking at the biennial general meeting of the Tea Association of India (TAI) here, Murugan said that the Board is formalising the procedure for [] The post Tea

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday recalled the contributions of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and educationist Madan Mohan Malaviya to nation-building and described them as true statesmen. Singh was speaking at an event at the Delhi Assembly after unveiling the portraits of the two leaders. The Union minister, accompanied by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, also released a Bharat Mata coffee table book. Addressing the gathering, Singh said the unveiling of the

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A minor scratch in a parking lot can usually be settled with a calm chat. But a real road accident is different. A damaged vehicle, an injured pedestrian, or a legal notice can quickly turn into a serious financial and legal burden. That is exactly why third-party car insurance exists. It is the most basic form of car insurance, and in India, it is also mandatory car insurance for driving on public roads. In this article, you will explore what [] The post What Is Third-Party Car Insurance? Defin

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New Delhi, Jan 3: The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram from January 10 to February 25 to demand the withdrawal of the VB G-RAM-G Act, and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law, the right to work, and the authority of panchayats. Addressing a joint press conference, Congress general secretaries K C Venugopal and Jairam Ramesh said through the new VBG RAM G Act, the Centre has ensured complete centralisation as employment will no longer be [] The post Cong

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Jan 3: The seasons first snowfall, followed by bright sunshine, has transformed Guldanda in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district into a picturesque winter hotspot, attracting a large number of tourists and locals with its scenic beauty. The snowfall on New Years Day has offered much-needed relief to the tourism stakeholders hit hard by the Pahalgam terror attack last April that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The locals and the tourism players said the snowfall, the first of the

Jammu, Jan 3: Police in Jammu arrested 311 drug peddlers, including 35 women, and seized heroin worth over Rs 60 crore as part of its relentless crackdown on narcotics during 2025, an official said on Saturday. In addition, 11 hardcore drug peddlers were detained under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, while 48 convictions were secured during the year, a police spokesperson said. Police in Jammu district achieved significant

Budgam, Jan 3: In a firm move to enforce District Administration directives and safeguard digital security, Budgam Police have launched decisive action against the unauthorized use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district, booking offenders and initiating legal proceedings against violators. In a statement, Budgam Police have acted against the use of unauthorized Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district. Following prohibitory orders issued by the District A

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Indias industrial momentum is entering a stronger phase, underpinned by a revival in consumption demand and broad-based improvement across key segments, according to CRISILs latest macroeconomic assessment released on Saturday here. The rating agency believes the current industrial upturn reflects improving domestic fundamentals rather than a narrow or short-lived rebound, providing greater confidence about growth sustainability in the remainder of the financial year. CRISILs a

New Delhi, Jan 3: A Delhi court on Saturday remanded Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, one of the accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast case, to judicial custody for 13 days till January 16. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced Malla at the Patiala House Court amid tight security on Saturday, upon the expiry of his 8-day NIA custody granted on December 26. Mediapersons were barred from covering the proceedings. The accused was produced before Principal District and Sessions [] The post Red

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: The Transport Ministry has proposed assigning Aadhaar-like unique identification number to EV batteries to ensure their end-to-end traceability and efficient recycling. The proposed framework will make it mandatory for battery producer or importer to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) to batteries, as per the draft guidelines issued by the ministry. They will also have to upload the relevant Battery Pack Dynamic data on the official portal of BPAN. The bat

ISLAMABAD, Jan 3: Pakistan has backed Chinas claim that Beijing played a role in defusing tension with India during Operation Sindoor, calling it diplomacy for peace that was part of international efforts. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that the leadership of China was in constant touch with the leadership of Pakistan, and had made certain contacts with the Indian leadership as well in those three-four days from May 6 to 10th and maybe prior to that and after that. [] The post Pa

DUBAI(UAE), Jan 3: Violence surrounding protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republics ailing economy killed two other people, authorities said Saturday, raising the death toll in the demonstrations to at least 10 as they showed no signs of stopping. The new deaths follow US President Donald Trump warning Iran on Friday that if Tehran violently kills peaceful protesters, the United States will come to their rescue. While it remains unclear how and if Trump will intervene, his comments sparked

MEXICO, Jan 3: Mexicos National Seismological Service (SSN) reported 936 aftershocks following a 6.5 magnitude earthquake on Friday. The National Seismological Service recorded 936 aftershocks from the magnitude 6.5 quake, the SSN said on X late Friday. On Friday, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada reported 12 injuries in the capital from the earthquake. The National Seismological Service had earlier said the 6.5-magnitude tremor struck Guerrero state in southern Mexico. Tremors were also felt in M

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Human resources solutions provider CIEL HR Services has raised Rs 30 crore from 88 investors, including Zoho Corporation, Pegasus India and Standard Fireworks, ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO). In a public announcement, the Chennai-based company said it carried out a pre-IPO placement of 27,27,272 equity shares at Rs 110 apiece, aggregating to Rs 30 crore. The fundraise was approved by the board on November 17 and by shareholders at an extraordinary general m

DHAKA, Jan 3: Thirteen central leaders of the student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) have resigned in the last eight days over its alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of the elections in Bangladesh in February, a report said. Apart from alliance with Jamaat, the leaders also raised several common allegations against NCP, including a lack of transparency in decision-making and political compromise, Bangladeshs web portal The Business Standard reported on Saturday. The fierce 2024 violent st

Patna, Jan 3: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday laid the foundation stone for seven infrastructure projects on the Patna High Court premises. The seven projects include an ADR building and auditorium, an IT building, an administrative building, a multi-level car parking, a hospital, a residential block for ministerial staffers of the Patna High Court, and an annexe building of the office of advocate general. The laying of foundation stones for the administrative block, the IT block a

Caracas (Venezuela), Jan 3: At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 am local time Saturday in the capital, Caracas. Venezuelas government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states. Pentagon referred requests for comment to the White House, which didnt immediately return an email seeking comment. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Authority has banned US commercial flights in Venezuela airspace over ongoing military ac

ADEN(Yemen), Jan 3: Yemens separatist movement on Friday announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move in an escalation of a confrontation that has pitted Gulf powerhouses Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against each other. The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council depicted the announcement as a declaration of independence for the south. But it was not immediately clear if the move could be impleme

CARACAS(Venezuela), Jan 3: At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 am local time Saturday in Venezuelas capital, Caracas. Venezuelas government did not immediately respond to a request for comment. People in various neighbourhoods rushed to the streets. Some could be seen in the distance from various areas of Caracas. (AP) The post At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuelas Caracas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

New Delhi, Jan 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the wisdom and path shown by Bhagwan Buddha belong to all of humanity and his sacred relics are not merely artefacts but part of Indias revered heritage. Inaugurating the grand international exposition of the sacred Piprahwa Relics, which were discovered in 1898, Modi said Bhagwan Buddha belongs to everyone and unites all the people. For India, the sacred relics of Bhagwan Buddha are not merely artefacts, they are a [] The post Sacr

Caracas [Venezuela], Jan 3: A series of loud explosions were reported across Venezuelas capital Caracas early Saturday, triggering power outages in several neighbourhoods, CNN reported. According to CNN, multiple blasts were heard in different parts of the city, with the first explosion occurring at around 1:50 am local time. CNN reported that following the explosions, electricity was cut in several areas of the capital, leaving parts of the city in darkness. The cause of the explosions remains

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: The Delhi Police arrested over 130 individuals in 2025, including travel agents and facilitators, as part of its crackdown on visa and passport fraud. In a first-of-its-kind move, the IGI Airport unit of the Delhi Police also initiated financial investigations against the accused agents to trace proceeds of crime, leading to the freezing of more than 100 bank accounts with suspicious transactions, he said. The arrests were made from different parts of the country as [] The pos

Pune, Jan 3: Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan on Saturday said Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar should introspect, after he alleged corruption and debt in the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body, which had been ruled by the BJP. If the Bharatiya Janata Party starts making allegations, it would create serious difficulties for him (Pawar), Chavan said, and advised the NCP chief to introspect before levelling allegations. The NCP, headed by Pawar, is an ally of the BJP in the ruling Mahayuti [] Th

New Delhi, Jan 2: Compulsive behaviours may not involve a habit loop that overrides self-control, but may instead involve inflammation in a brain region known to be important for choosing actions, according to a study in rats, challenging long-held views. Behaviours in which people repeat a set of actions despite being aware of negative consequences such as handwashing or gambling are thought to stem from entrenched habits, so it is difficult for people to break free and take [] The post Study

JAMMU, Jan 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a committee to conduct a joint inspection of the bypassed stretches of the old National Highway-44 between Udhampur and Ramban before their formal takeover by the Public Works (R&B) Department. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Committee Formed To Inspect Old NH-44 Bypassed Stretches appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LEH, Jan 3: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has deputed three officers of the Public Works (R&B) Department to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA), New Delhi, for finalization and approval of the Schedule of Rates (SoR). As per an order, the deputation will take effect from January 5, 2026, and aims to facilitate the preparation of Detailed Project Reports for approved works under PMGSY-IV. The officers deputed include Superintending Engineer Shamim Ahmad

SUKMA/BIJAPUR, Jan 3: More than 12 Naxalites were killed in separate encounters with the security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bastar region on Saturday, police said. More than 10 ultras were gunned down in Sukma, while two were eliminated in the adjoining Bijapur district in the early hours of the day, they said. An exchange of fire broke out in the forest of the southern region of Sukma district, where a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, a [] The post Over 12 Naxalit

Prayagraj, Jan 3: Lakhs of devotees from different walks of life, including the elderly and children, took a dip in the icy cold waters of the Sangam here on Paush Purnima as the Magh Mela began on Saturday. The month-long Kalpavas, which is believed to absolve people of their sins, also began with Paush Purnima. During Kalpavas, devotees bathe twice in the Ganga every day and eat one meal a day, spending the rest of their time meditating and worshipping [] The post Lakhs Bathe In Freezing Sanga

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Rajouri, Jan 3: Police arrested a man and recovered a narcotic substance during a vehicle checking operation in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri district on Saturday early morning. Officials said that a police team from Police Station Sunderbani was conducting routine checking at GV Police Naka near ITI College, Sunderbani. During the operation, a passenger vehicle, a tempo bearing registration number PB01D-8780, coming from Jammu towards Rajouri, was intercepted for inspection. During frisking of

Jammu, Jan 3: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will celebrate the 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with a ceremonial function to be held at the High Court Lawns, Janipur, Jammu. According to an official order issued by the Registrar General, Honble the Chief Justice will preside over the function and unfurl the National Flag at the venue, located opposite the VIP entry to the High Court building. The order further directs that all officers [] The post High Court J&K, Ladakh To

SRINAGAR, Jan 3: Intense cold gripped Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as the minimum temperature dropped below the freezing point throughout the Valley, with water taps and water puddles freezing. Srinagar city recorded the minimum temperature at minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, Gulmarg (minus 6.5) and Pahalgam (minus 5.2). Jammu city recorded 7.9 degrees Celsius, Katra town 6.6, Batote 4.2, Banihal 2.7 and Bhaderwah minus 1.5 as the nights lowest temperature. Water taps in Srinagar city and other citie

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 2: Marking the iconic SUVs grand comeback in a modern, powerful and premium avatar, Fairdeal Motors proudly unveiled the all-new Tata Sierra in a function held here today. The unveiling reflects Fairdeals legacy of customer trust and their 25 years of association with Tata Motors. The event was graced by MLA Udhampur (West) Pawan Gupta along with Fairdeal Motorss Team. Speaking during the function, Chander Singh Katoch, General Manager at Fairdeal Motors sai

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, released its Annual Work Report for 2024-25 and unveiled its roadmap for 2026 during an event organised to mark the New Year. The official calendar for 2026 was also released on the occasion. Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, presided over the event and highlighted the institutes scientific achievements, societal contributions, infrastructure development, and future priorities,

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Javid Ahmed Tenga, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The post President KCCI calls on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

03NEW DELHI, Jan 2 : Indias future workforce must not only be digitally aware but AI-confident, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Friday. The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education successfully completed the SOAR AI to be Aware learning module, symbolising a commitment to lifelong learning and AI readiness. He further nominated Nara Lokesh Rao, Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, R

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: A vibrant evening of celebration and innovation unfolded as AM MG today launched all new Hector, in a function held here today. The event was graced the presence of DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma and Parvinder Singh, chief patron, All J&K Transport Welfare Association. Guided by the visionary leadership of the AM Group Chairman Jatinder Gupta, Managing Director Sanjay Mahajan and Directors Ankur Mahajan, Akshay Mahajan, Sharmila Mahajan, Vandana Mahajan, Sakshi Mahaj

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 2: Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), NHPC today reaffirmed his vision for sustainable growth, innovation and operational excellence in 2026, while emphasising the organisations continued commitment to nation-building, clean energy transition and community development. Addressing during a special New Year programme organised at the NHPC Corporate Office, Gupta reiterated NHPCs pledge to work with renewed dedication and collective responsibil