Prof D Mukherjee Over recent decades, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has shifted from peripheral philanthropy to a central pillar of corporate governance. A major milestone in its global institutionalization was the UNs introduction of the Global Compact by Secretary-General Kofi Annan at Davos in 1999. Officially launched in July 2000, the Compact encouraged businesses to align voluntarily with principles of human rights, labour rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (Unit

Vijay Hashia With spring already in full bloom and summer approaching, the Kashmir Valley should have been preparing to welcome its peak tourist season, a time when visitors from across the globe converge upon its snow-capped mountains, verdant meadows, and tranquil rivers. Adding to this, the revered 38-day Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to commence in July, drawing thousands of Hindu devotees, who traverse the arduous journey to Amarnath by enduring hunger, pain and exhaustion in extreme weather co

Dr Daisy Parihar In recent years, the increasing occurrence of land sinking-or subsidence-in seismic regions has raised alarm bells among environmentalists, scientists, and local communities. Particularly troubling is the phenomenon in areas where large-scale hydroelectric projects are being constructed or operated. These sinking zones are not just geological anomalies; they are symptomatic of deeper issues rooted in human intervention, environmental mismanagement, and fragile geographies. This

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JAMMU, Apr 23: The Council of Ministers, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, today decided to advise the Lieutenant Governor to summon the special session of Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir on 28th of April 2025 at Jammu at 10:30 am. The post J&K Cabinet Advises Lieutenant Governor To Summon Special Session Of LA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Council of Ministers to work closely with LG administration to ensure safety of every citizen JAMMU, Apr 23: The Council of Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir convened a crucial meeting today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, in the aftermath of heinous terror attack that occurred in Baisaran, Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. The Council of Ministers expressed profound grief and outrage over the tragic loss of innocent lives and the injuries sustained by civilians in this barbaric

Chennai, Apr 23 : India would add another 100-150 satellites to cover the entire country over the next three years as part of enhancing border security and coastal surveillance, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said here on Wednesday. Currently, India operates about 55 satellites and for a country which has a vast border and 7,500 km of shoreline, it is not sufficient, he said. Narayanan, also the Secretary, Department of Space, said it was for these reasons Prime Minister Narendra Modi [] The post Ind

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: The Cabinet Committee on Security or CCS the countrys highest-decision making body on national security has taken some very strict measures against Pakistan over the cross-border linkages that have surfaced in the investigation over the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam in which 26 people, including one foreign national, were killed. The most India suspends Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, day after Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 The post India Su

SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Police on Wednesday announced a bounty of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to the neutralisation of terrorists involved in the gruesome killing of tourists in a Pahalgam resort of Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-six people, including 24 tourists, were killed when terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon. The horrific incident is the deadliest attack in the valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The dead included two foreigners and as many locals. Any information le

New Delhi, Apr 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday, hours after he returned to the national capital after cutting short his visit to Saudi Arabia. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The CCS meeting was held a day after the dastardly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister [] The post Pahalgam Terror

New Delhi, Apr 23: A key parliamentary panel has called off its scheduled tour of Jammu and Kashmir from April 25 following the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in order to avoid diverting the focus of the security agencies, which are currently fully engaged in handling the situation. The Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal was to go on a study tour of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, both Union territories, from [] The post Par Panel On Home Calls Off

BALASORE, April 23: Grief-stricken Ishani village under Remuna block in Odishas Balasore district mourned the death of its youth, Prashant Satpathy, who was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam on Tuesday. Prashant was on a holiday trip to Jammu & Kashmir with his family, including his wife and son, when he was shot dead by terrorists along with 27 others. People from various walks of life, including political leaders, have been visiting his residence to offer condolences to the bereaved family. []

Chandigarh/Kochi, Apr 23: There was hardly a dry eye as Indian Navy officer Vinay Narwals wife Himanshi bid adieu to him embracing his coffin wrapped in the tricolour. Married on April 16, the couple was on their honeymoon trip to Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam when terrorists killed the officer in cold blood in front of his wife. Let his soul rest in peaceWe should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every [] The post Wife Bids Tearful Adieu To Navy Officer Vinay Narwal

JAMMU, Apr 23: The Chief Education Officer Baramulla has directed all employees engaged under the PM Package to work from home for the remainder of the week, effective immediately and continuing until Sunday, April 27, 2025. The post PM Package Employees In Baramulla Asked To Work from Home Till April 27 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Srinagar, Apr 23 : Government employees in Jammu and Kashmir observed a two-minute silence on Wednesday as a mark of respect for the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Government employees across Jammu and Kashmir observed two minutes of silence at 3.30 pm today, paying tribute to the innocent civilians martyred in the Pahalgam terror attack. A solemn moment of collective mourning and solidarity, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on his official X account. Abdullah had earlier asked the

Jammu, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday said to have trappes and arrested Patwari Halqa Kool Kalan (Arnia), Jammu for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 50,000 for issuance of Fard. Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely Naveed Ahmed, Patwari Halqa Kool Kalan (Arnia) is demanded illegal gratification for issuance of loan fard from the complainant, a spokesman said in a statement . The accused h

New Delhi/Srinagar, Apr 23: The Pahalgam terror attack is set to deal a blow to tourism in Jammu and Kashmir with travel agencies in several parts of the country reporting widespread cancellations of scheduled trips to the Union Territory even as the Centre said it will do the best to minimise the impact on hospitality sector in J&K. Thousands of tourists began leaving Kashmir on Wednesday, a day after 26 people were killed by terrorists at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam [] The post Exodus, Booki

New Delhi, Apr 23: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday in the Supreme Court opposed the bail plea of a Delhi-based businessman held in the Rs 21,000 crore Mundra port drug haul case and said the proceeds of sale were used for funding terror activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Harpreet Singh Talwar alias Kabir Talwar, who ran popular clubs in the national capital and [] The post Guj Drug Haul: NIA O

SRINAGAR, Apr 23: A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Tangmarg area of Kulgam district following information about the presence of ultras there. An encounter broke out after the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel, they said. No casualties have been reported in the exchange of fire so far, the officials said adding further detai

LEH, Apr 23: Concerned over the cancellations of bookings in the aftermath of a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the tourism stakeholders in the neighbouring Ladakh on Wednesday assured the foreign and domestic tourists of safe travel in the Union Territory (UT). They also demanded the removal of misleading travel advisories. Terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly tourists, in what is the deadliest attack in the valley since the Pulwama strike in [

Srinagar, Apr 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called an all-party meeting tomorrow in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. In a letter, a copy of which lies with news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) Omar Abdullah has invited all political parties, Members of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly for the meeting. The meeting will be held tomorrow at 3:00 pm at the SKICC in Srinagar. It has [] The post Pa

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Congress leader Karan Singh on Wednesday urged people not to shy away from the Amarnath Yatra and Jammu and Kashmir during the upcoming tourist season due to the Pahalgam attack. The former governor and Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir said a clear message has to be sent to the enemies that we will not be cowed down by such cowardly acts and asserted that it is the responsibility of the central government to ensure security in [] The post Dont Skip Amarnath Yatra, J&K Despi

JAMMU, Apr 23: The Jammu region witnessed massive anti-Pakistan protests staged by mainstream political parties, socio-political and religious organisations on Wednesday, in the wake of a deadly terror attack in south Kashmirs Pahalgam tourist resort that has killed at least 26 people, mostly tourists. The protesters burnt effigies of Pakistan and raised slogans demanding that a fitting reply be given to the neighbouring country, terrorists and their supporters in Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorists o

Karachi, Apr 23: Ex fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he felt sidelined and ignored by the Pakistan cricket setup after the 2024 T20 World Cup and cited lack of communication as the reason behind his retirement late last year. Amir and Imad Wasim had come out of their retirements to play in last years T20 World Cup in which Pakistans flop show saw the winners of the 2009 edition failing to make the Super Eight stage. Both these players announced [] The post I felt sidelined and ignored by PCB after

Bengaluru, Apr 23: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday termed the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed as a direct assault on the Indian state, and said that in this moment the entire nation is one with the government to fight the terrorists. He urged the government to use all its strength to hunt down the terrotists. Very unfortunate incident happened in Pahalgam in Jammu-Kashmir and the terrorists dastardly killed innocent and unsuspecting tourists yesterday aro

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Fintech firm BankBazaar.com specialising in co-branded credit cards and credit score services, has partnered with gold financier Muthoot FinCorp to enter the secured loans market with a gold loan product. As part of this NBFC-FinTech collaboration, Muthoot FinCorp has also invested Rs 15 crore in BankBazaars ongoing Series D2 round as an equity investor to further strengthen the digital platform. As part of D2 round of the fundraise, BankBazaar.com has raised Rs 55 crore putti

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Imaging product maker Nikon expects a 6 to 7 per cent revenue growth in the current fiscal, helped by growing mirrorless camera segment, a top company official said on Wednesday. Nikon, which also operates into health segment where it sells biological microscopes, has been witnessing a steady growth on a small base, said its India Managing Director Sajjan Kumar. India is currently ranked as fifth largest market globally for the Japanses image maker and the company [] The post

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday announced a proposal to set up Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence in India in honour of late Osamu Suzuki, the former chairman of the Japanese small car major. The Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) is proposed to be located in Gujarat and Haryana, and will work towards supporting the national objective of high manufacturing growth and raising the standard of component manufacturers (across tier-1, 2 [] Th

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Ola Group, spanning ride-hailing, electric vehicles, and AI, now holds over 50 per cent of all patents filed by Indias 117 unicorns. Indias unicorns collectively hold only 229 patents, with Ola Group owning more than half, according to data from the Indian Patent Advanced Search (IPAS) System. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal shared, Happy that Ola group @OlaElectric @Olacabs and @Krutrim have half of all granted patents for all [] The pos

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: Hyundai Motor Group on Wednesday said it has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to open a centre of excellence for future mobility. The Hyundai Center of Excellence for future mobility technology (Hyundai CoE) is being set up to advance future mobility technologies focused on electrification and battery systems, reflecting the South Korean groups commitment to driving innovation tailored to the needs of Indian customers. Hyundai Motor Group has se

MUMBAI, Apr 23: High gold prices, which crossed Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams in spot markets, are likely to hit demand in the short term but the market sentiment remains positive due to upcoming key events like Akshya Tritiya and ongoing marriage season buying, say experts.. Gold price of 24-karat variety (999 fineness) traded at Rs 101,350 per 10 grams in the Mumbai bullion market while 22 karat gold was quoted at Rs 92,900 per 10 grams on Tuesday. [] The post Gold demand expected to be hit by surge

MUMBAI, Apr 23: The rupee depreciated 25 paise and settled for the day at 85.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, on surge in crude oil prices and importer demand for the American currency. Forex traders said the American currency recovered, supported by Donald Trumps softened stance particularly towards the Federal Reserve and China. However, positive domestic markets and weak US dollar index and foreign fund inflows supported the domestic unit at lower levels. Forex traders sa

MUMBAI, Apr 23: Stock markets extended the winning run to seventh day on Wednesday with benchmark BSE Sensex jumping 520 points to close above 80,000 level for the first time in four months driven by strong gains in IT and auto shares. The 30-share Sensex rose by 520.90 points or 0.65 per cent to settle at 80,116.49, the highest closing level since December 18. During the day, it surged 658.96 points or 0.82 per cent to 80,254.55. The NSE Nifty [] The post Stock markets rise for 7th day; Sensex

SRINAGAR, Apr 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday participated in the funeral prayers of a pony ride operator who was killed in Tuesdays terror attack in Pahalgam. The CM also interacted with the family members of the deceased, Syed Adil Hussain, Shah, at Hapatnar in south Kashmirs Anantnag district and assured them of all support. Perhaps he tried to stop them and tried to take away gun of a terrorist, that is why he was then [] The post Pahalgam Terror Attack: CM Om

NEW DELHI, Apr 23: The World Bank on Wednesday lowered Indias growth forecast for the current fiscal by 4 percentage points to 6.3 per cent amid global economic weakness and policy uncertainty. In its previous estimate, the World Bank had projected Indias growth at 6.7 per cent for the fiscal year 2025-26. In India, growth in FY24/25 disappointed because of slower growth in private investment and public capital expenditures that did not meet government targets, the World Bank said in [] The post

ISTANBUL, Apr 23: EEPC India in association with Consulate General of India, Turkiye, led a multi-product engineering trade delegation to Istanbul, Turkiye from April 21-23. EEPC India has chosen Turkiye as the destination to expand the engineering export domain and the 12-member delegation has chosen three focus product panels which have significant potential in Turkiyes market. India is the third top supplier to Turkiye after Russia and UAE for aluminium and its products, 10th supplier for ele

New Delhi, Apr 23: Railways will run a special unreserved train from Katra to New Delhi at 9:20 pm on Wednesday for those who want to cut short their trip to Jammu and Kashmir and return to their respective destinations, an official said. Reports suggested that several tourists at various places in Jammu wanted to return to their respected cities in the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Considering the urgency, we have immediately arranged a special train for [] The post Railways To Run

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New Delhi, Apr 23: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said some people with nefarious intentions have tried to again incite separatism and terrorism in the Valley and asserted that his ministry will do the best to minimise the dent on tourism in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Interacting with reporters on the sidelines of the 38th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA) here, he said he and his office [] The post Pahalgam Attac

Srinagar, Apr 23: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited a hospital in Anantnag to enquire about the condition of the persons injured in the Pahalgam terror attack. Shah, who visited the scene of the gruesome killings at Baisaran in the morning, arrived at the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital this afternoon, officials said. The Home Minister was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. HM Amit Shah and CM Omar Abdullah visited the Asso

Lists of claims, objections available for public scrutiny JAMMU, Apr 23: The Special Summary Revision (SSR) in the Assembly Constituencies of 27 Budgam and 77 Nagrota, which commenced on 8th April, 2025, is going to end on 24th April,2025. In accordance with the established electoral process, the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) have meticulously prepared the lists of claims and objections, which are now available for public scrutiny. These lists, generated in Forms 9, 10, 11, 11A and 11B,

Jammu, Apr 23: The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for one-way traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for three days, while a special train has been launched from Katra to New Delhi to assist the stranded passengers to reach their destinations, an official spokesperson said. The highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country, was opened in the wake of a terror attack in the tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag d

MUMBAI, Apr 23: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has voiced his grief and outrage over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, including two foreign nationals. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the actor strongly condemned the horrific incident, calling it a treachery and inhumane act of violence. In his emotional post, Shah Rukh wrote, Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam. In times like [] The post S

New Delhi, Apr 23: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed anguish and strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack that targeted tourists at Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. Judges and the lawyers in the top court paid tributes to victims by observing a moment of silence. In a full court meeting held on Wednesday morning, the top court unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing the act of terror, the apex court said in a statement. This diabolical act of mindless [] The post SC Cond