New Delhi, May 27: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three more accused in a case of trafficking and supply of illegal arms, ammunition and explosives to insurgents in Mizoram, officials said on Tuesday. The trio, identified as Vanlaldailova, Lalmuanpuia and Lalrinchhunga alias Albert, hail from Mizoram, they said. They were arrested on December 6, 2024, following the seizure of arms, ammunition and explosive material during searches at their residences. Investigations re

Kathmandu, May 27: Famed Nepalese Sherpa guide Kami Rita on Tuesday scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most successful ascents of the worlds highest mountain. The 55-year-old climber leading stood atop the 8,849-meter summit at around 4 am under stable weather conditions, according to Mingma Sherpa, chairman of Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organiser. He was guiding a team of the Indian Army Adventure Wing Everest Expedition, led by Lieutenant Colonel Ma

Srinagar, May 26: Harmukh, the first-ever feature film made in both Kashmiri and Kannada languages, had its official launch here on Monday. At the event, the films trailer and songs were launched. The film is produced by and features Ayash Arif in the lead role. The title of the film is inspired from a mountain located in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, between the Sindh river to the south and Kishanganga river to the north and is considered sacred in Hinduism. [] The post First Ever Kashmi

LAHORE, May 25: At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistans Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province on Saturday evening. The storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages. According to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of over 13 crore occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated houses or getting trapped under fallen billboards. At least 20 people, includin

KYIV, May 25: A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack targeted the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and other regions in the country for a second consecutive night, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens, officials said early Sunday. The scale of the onslaught was stunning Russia hit Ukraine with 367 drones and missiles, making this the largest single attack of the more than three-years-long war, according to Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraines Air Force. In all, Russia used 69 missiles

New Delhi, May 24: Calling the NITI Aayog an Ayogya body, the Congress on Saturday hit out at the Centre and said the NITI Aayog meeting was yet another exercise in hypocrisy and diversion. Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the governing council of the NITI Aayog will meet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to reportedly review the progress on the so-called Viksit Bharat goal. What sort of Viksit Bharat will it be [] The post

New Delhi, May 22: India on Thursday once again asserted that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad credibly and irrevocably abjures support to cross-border terrorism as water and blood cannot flow together. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said that any bilateral talks with Islamabad will only be on vacation of illegally occupied territories of Kashmir by Pakistan. You are well aware of our position that any India-Pakistan engag

ABU DHABI/TOKYO, May 22: India on Thursday launched its global outreach against terrorism emanating from Pakistan as multi-party delegations reached Japan and United Arab Emirates to assert the right to self-defence following Operation Sindoor. The delegation to Japan is led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha while Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde is leading the delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The delegation led by Shinde met Ahmed Mir Khoori, member of the UAE Federal National Council at Abu Dhab

NEW DELHI, May 20: About 57 per cent of Indian districts, home to 76 per cent of Indias total population, are currently at high to very high heat risk, according to a new study. According to the study published on Tuesday by Delhi-based climate and energy think-tank Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), the 10 states and union territories with the highest heat risk include Delhi, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and [] The post 3

GUWAHATI, May 19: Three more people have been apprehended in Assam for allegedly being involved in anti-national activities, following the Pahalgam terror attack, taking the total number of such arrests to 71 so far, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. In a post on X, Sarma said one person each was arrested from Kokrajhar, Goalpara and South Salmara-Mankachar districts. 71 Anti-Nationals are now behind bars! @assampolice is strictly monitoring the digital space, he added Earlier,

Gangtok, May 18: The Sikkim government has accelerated infrastructure development for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nathu La, a mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the state with Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region. The pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake, set to resume after a gap of five years, holds religious significance to Hindus as well as Jains and Buddhists. Two acclimatisation centres are being established between state capital Gangtok and Nathu La, while function

LONDON, May 17: British Indian Consultant Cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, who has long campaigned for a more evidence-based approach to all COVID vaccines, has been appointed as an adviser to US President Donald Trumps Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Dr Malhotra, a long-term ally of MAHA leaders such as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Dr Jay Bhattacharya, joins MAHA Action a grassroots non-profit dedicated to research, education

KOLKATA, May 17: Post-tax profits of K K Birla sugar companies Avadh Sugar and Magadh Sugar registered an increase during the fourth quarter of 2024-25. A joint statement by the two firms said that the net profit of Avadh Sugar during the fourth quarter of last financial year stood at Rs 72 crore as compared to Rs 55 crore in the similar previous period. The total income of the company in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 stood at [] The post K K Birla group sugar companies register rise in fourth

KATHMANDU, May 17: Nepals Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday cautioned that uniting leftist forces without a shared ideological foundation could be detrimental to the communist movement. It will be meaningless to bring those who have turned to many directions into leftist unity without proper ideological understanding, Oli said while addressing a programme organised here to mark the 32nd death anniversary of former CPN-UML general secretary Madan Bhandari. He highlighted a persistent tend

KATHMANDU, May 16: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday underscored the need for honest dialogue, sharing of mutual knowledge, and taking collective action to prevent the effects of climate change, especially in the mountainous region. Oli was speaking at the inaugural session of the three-day Sagarmatha Sambaad (mountain dialogue) themed Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity being organised here. More than 350 national and international personalities, including Indias Mi

New Delhi, May 11: Days after the clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cancelled in Dharamsala amid blackout in the hill town due to Indias ongoing military conflict with Pakistan, actor and co-owner of the Punjab IPL team Preity Zinta on Sunday expressed gratitude to spectators at the stadium for not panicking. At the Thursdays game, the Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when lights went out which at first was attributed to floodlight failure. [] The post Preity Zinta thanks

DHAKA, May 11: Bangladeshs Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said it is awaiting a formal government notification to decide on scrapping the registration of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasinas Awami League after the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus banned the partys activities under an anti-terrorism law. If the gazette is published tomorrow (Monday), we will sit and discuss before deciding on Awami Leagues registration issue, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin told rep

New Delhi, May 11: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on early Sunday morning made his social media comeback with a lengthy post on Operation Sindoor by the Indian armed forces in retaliation of the Pahalgam terror attack, after sharing a series of blank posts on his X page and personal blog for weeks. The veteran actor had not made any post on X since April 22, hours before terrorists attacked Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir killing 26 people. Bachchan, 82, expressed sadness [] The post Amitabh Bachchan R

KOLKATA, May 10: Nalanda Learning, a technology-based education provider, is planning to raise Rs 50 crore for imparting skills to pre-school teachers and caregivers, a company official said on Saturday. The company is in talks with high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) for raising the money on a private placement basis, Chris Raybould, CEO of Nalanda Learning, said. The funds will be raised in the current financial year, he said. Raybould, an educator from Wales, said, The National Education Policy

NEW DELHI, May 9: Telecom regulator TRAI on Friday released its recommendations on pricing of spectrum to be given for satellite-based internet services, suggesting a levy of 4 per cent of annual revenues as fee on operators like Elon Musks Starlink. Operators offering services in urban areas would have to shell out an additional Rs 500 per subscribers annually, TRAI said in its recommendations to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). No additional levy would be applicable for services in

New Delhi, May 8: India on Thursday said it foiled Pakistan militarys attempts to attack 15 places in Northern and Western India using missiles and drones, and destroyed a Pakistani air defence system in Lahore as tensions between the two sides mounted amid fears of a wider conflict. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News The defence ministry said the Pakistani military attempted last night to target Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Jaland

New Delhi/Dharamsala, May 7: The travel plans of IPL teams which are scheduled to play in Dharamsala this week have gone for a toss due to the temporary closure of the hill towns airport after Indias missile attack on Pakistan and the BCCI is weighing its options to deal with the volatile situation. Dharamsala, which is due to host the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash on Thursday, has one more match left on schedule the May 11 game [] The post With airport shut, IPL teams face logistical ch

New Delhi, May 7: Gold prices surged Rs 1,000 to breach the crucial Rs 1 lakh per 10 gram-mark in the national capital on Wednesday as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan triggered a safe-haven buying rush. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,00,750 per 10 grams from Tuesdays closing of Rs 99,750 per 10 grams. In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces [] The post Gold Rallies Rs 1,0

Jammu/Srinagar, May 7: At least 12 people, including four children, were killed and 57 others injured as the Pakistan Army resorted to heavy artillery and mortar shelling on forward villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The intense shelling from across the border started shortly after Indian armed forces carried out missile attacks on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to avenge the April 22 terror attack in south K

New Delhi, May 6: The government has notified cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide, under which they will be entitled to a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the scheme has come into force with effect from May 5, 2025. Any person being a victim of a road accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle, occurring on [] The post Govt Notifies Cashless Treatmen

NEW DELHI, May 6:Indias service sector activity accelerated slightly in April largely driven by a quicker increase in new order inflows, which also underpinned a faster expansion in employment, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index reached 58.7 in April, up from 58.5 in March, indicating a sharp and stronger expansion in service sector output. The headline figure was above its long-run average of 54.2. In the Purchasing Manager

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, May 2: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army, officials said on Thursday. This is the eighth consecutive night of unprovoked firing along the LoC, amid heightened tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. Civilians living along the LoC and IB have begun cleaning their community and

GUWAHATI, Apr 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that each time Pakistan dared to challenge Indias unity and integrity, Indian soldiers courageously rose to the occasion and defeated the enemy to uphold the countrys pride. His comment comes at a time when Pakistani troops engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in multiple sectors across four districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Indian forces to respond effec

MUMBAI, Apr 28: When you do so many successful films together, it becomes tricky, says actor Emraan Hashmi, who doesnt view returning to the Bhatt camp with Awarapan 2 as a reunion. Hashmi earlier this month announced the sequel to 2007s Awarapan, produced by his uncle Mukesh Bhatts banner Vishesh Films, on the occasion of his 46th birthday. He made his acting debut with the production houses Footpath in 2003. The actor, whose last project with the Bhatts was 2016s [] The post Its not like we pa

MUMBAI, Apr 28: South actor Srinidhi Shetty says she has no qualms about being called a flowerpot in her 2018 debut film KGF: Chapter 1 as she knew about the length of her role in the superhit Kannada film franchise right from the outset. In the KGF franchise, directed by Prashanth Neel, the actor played the headstrong Reena Desai opposite lead star Yashs towering Rocky. It was produced by Hombale Films. I didnt mind being a flowerpot in KGF [] The post Didnt mind being a flowerpot in KGF, it w

WASHINGTON, Apr 27: Elon Musk spent years building cachet as a business titan and tech visionary, brushing aside critics and sceptics to become the richest person on the planet. But as Musk gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research. Just 33 per cent of US adults have a favourable view of Musk, the chain-saw-wielding, late-night-posting, campaign-hat-wearing public face of President

SEOUL, Apr 27: South Koreas main liberal opposition party tapped Sunday its former leader Lee Jae-myung as presidential candidate in the upcoming June 3 vote. The Democratic Party said Lee has won nearly 90 per cent of the votes cast during the partys primary that ended Sunday, defeating two competitors. Lee, a liberal who wants greater economic parity in South Korea and warmer ties with North Korea, has solidified his position as front-runner to succeed recently ousted conservative President Yo

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 25: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following the situation between India and Pakistan very closely and with very great concern and appeals to both governments to exercise maximum restraint and ensure no further deterioration, his spokesperson said. We were very clear in our condemnation of the terror attack that occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, on the 22nd, two days ago, which killed a large number of civilians, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General,

New Delhi, Apr 25: Former ISRO chief and chairperson of drafting committee behind the ambitious new National Education Policy (NEP) K Kasturirangan passed away in Bengaluru on Friday, officials said. He was 84. He left for heavenly abode this morning at his residence in Bengaluru. His body will be kept at Raman Research Institute (RRI) for paying last respects on April 27, the officials said. Known as the man behind education reforms listed in NEP, Kasturirangan had served as chancellor [] The p

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

SRINAGAR, Apr 22: At least 12 tourists were injured in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The attack took place at Baisaran, a meadow accessible only by foot or ponies, where a group of tourists had gone visiting this morning, they said. According to an eyewitness, unidentified gunmen opened fire on the tourists from close range, resulting in injuries to several persons. My husband was shot in the head while [] The post 12 Tourist

New Delhi, Apr 20: Only 60 per cent of countries have legislations and standards governing food and beverages in schools, according to the Global Education Monitoring Report by UNESCO. The report has been published in partnership with the Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, which is the research initiative of the School Meals Coalition. Only 93 out of 187 countries have legislation, compulsory standards or guidance on sch

New Delhi, Apr 19: Indias first prototype fast-breeder reactor in Tamil Nadus Kalpakkam is expected to be commissioned next year, nearly two years after it got the go-ahead from the nuclear regulator, officials have said. The commissioning of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) will mark the second stage of Indias three-stage nuclear programme that aims to recycle spent fuel to reduce the inventory of radioactive waste. The PFBR being developed in Kalpakkam is the first-of-its-kind nuclear

New Delhi, Apr 18: The manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Munis Natyashastra are among the 74 new documentary heritage collections that have been added to UNESCOs Memory of the World Register. Entries on scientific revolution, womens contribution to history and major milestones of multilateralism from 72 countries and four international organisations were included in the register. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X on Friday described the inscriptions as a proud moment for every In

New Delhi, Apr 13: When the government ordered the closure of 199 District Agrometeorological Units (DAMUs) in January 2024, around 130 employees chose to stay unpaid but unwavering because farmers still relied on them. They went to court, secured a stay and kept working, helping farmers navigate worsening weather and rising climate risks. On March 31 this year, their salaries were finally released following court intervention a long-awaited relief after a year marked by sacrifice, resilience

New Delhi, Apr 12: Addressing the long-standing concern that ODI cricket is heavily tilted in favour of batters, the International Cricket Council (ICC) may tweak the use of two-ball rule in the 50-over format, it has been learnt. The ICC Cricket Committee, headed by former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, has made the recommendation to use one ball in ODIs. The two new ball-rule is in place for more than a decade now. The recommendation needs be ratified by the ICC [] The post ICC may tweak two-ba

New Delhi, Apr 10 : Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was brought to India on Thursday after being successfully extradited from the US, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said. The 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin landed in Delhi in a special plane on Thursday evening, ending days of speculation of when and how he will be extradited, officials said. The NIA said in a statement that it had secured the successful extradition [] The post 2

Guwahati, Apr 10: Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday that resolving problems faced by retired employees and utilising their experience for nation-building are priority areas for the government. He said that new rules have been framed with regard to pension disbursement, including for families of deceased employees, in tune with contemporary times. The employees contribute their peak years to the country, to nation building. There is an increasing population of retired people now and

New Delhi, Apr 10: Tokyo Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain could move down to the 70kg category after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) scrapped her current 75kg weight class for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, forcing her to pick a new division. The IOC on Wednesday announced the event programme and athlete quotas for the LA Games. With the rejig, Borgohain will have to either move down to 70kg or bulk up to +80kg. This is brand new information for me. [] The post Lovlina Borgohain consi

LONDON, Apr 8: The High Court in London on Tuesday refused the government of Indias application seeking permission to appeal in Britains Supreme Court against the discharge of Sanjay Bhandari, the defence sector consultant wanted in Delhi to face charges of alleged tax evasion and money laundering. Lord Justice Timothy Holroyde handed down the judgment at a brief pronouncement hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in response to the Indian governments application filed last month. It followed H

DUBAI, Apr 8:Irans foreign minister said on Tuesday that he and US envoy Steve Witkoff will be in indirect talks in Oman over Tehrans nuclear programme. Abbas Araghchi made the comments to Iranian state television while on a visit to Algeria. There was no immediate acknowledgement from the US that Witkoff would lead the US delegation. US President Donald Trump had described the talks this Saturday in Oman as being direct talks. (AP) The post Irans foreign minister says he will have indirect tal

New Delhi, Apr 8: Actor Sunny Deol says his upcoming film Jaat needs to be simply enjoyed instead of being labelled as a religious film. The actor attended the films promotional event in Delhi on Monday evening alongside his co-stars Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh. He assured that the makers have no intention to uplift or downgrade anybody through the movie. People get sensitive when you talk about (labelling films). We should not be talking about all these things. [] The post Not trying t

TEHRAN, Apr 5: Irans rial currency traded Saturday at a record low against the US dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday. The rial had plunged to over 1 million rials during the Persian New Year, Nowruz, as currency shops closed and only informal trading took place on the streets, creating additional pressure on the market. But as traders resumed work Saturday, the rate fell even further to 1,043,000 to the dollar, signalling the new [] The post Irans currency falls to reco

New Delhi, Apr 3: Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan says she and actor-husband have got into the habit of cooking at home, but he is any day a better cook. The actor was speaking at the launch of her nutritionist Rujuta Diwekars book The Commonsense Diet on Wednesday. Theres nothing like a home-cooked meal after a hard days work. I mean, now Saif and I have started cooking ourselves. We enjoy it quite like that, so we kind of also [] The post Saif a better cook, I cant even boil an egg: Ka

Jhansi, Apr 3: Thirty teams will compete in three divisions in the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship to be held here from April 4-15. This will be the first time the mens tournament, to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, is being played in the new three-division format. The Senior Women National Championship was played in the same new format in March. The domestic competition, which will now also feature promotion and relegation battles, has [] The post Hockey Indi