Amarnath Yatra begins as pilgrims set out from Baltal, Nunwan base camps

The yatra started early morning from the twin tracks the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the 14-km Baltal route

U.S. contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza

They said their colleagues regularly lobbed stun grenades and pepper spray in the direction of the Palestinians

Trump to meet at White House with American hostage freed from Gaza

Edan Alexander is the last living American hostage in Gaza, who was released in May

This is the worlds best lager according to the International Beer and Cider Awards 2025

Clubhaus Lager from Von Ebert Brewing wins big at the 2025 International Beer and Cider Awards. The event in Idaho Falls saw many entries. Lagers

Strong military aid options: Pentagon unveils bold Ukraine war plan to end conflict and deter Iran

Diego Luna double fires USA past Guatemala into Gold Cup final

Diego Luna's early brace propelled the US men's national team to a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal. Luna capitalize

Mumbai school teacher arrested for assaulting minor student for months

She allegedly committed the acts at various locations, including five-star hotels. She is also accused of putting the survivor on antidepressants

Trudeau government under fire for failing Canadians suffering serious COVID vaccine complications

A Canadian program for COVID-19 vaccine injuries is under fire. Claimants report abandonment and denial of support. The Vaccine Injury Support Pr

All Blacks ring major changes for first rugby Test against France

In a significant move, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named four uncapped players, Fabian Holland and Christian Lio-Willie in the starting

House Republicans say they expect to vote tonight on Trump's tax-cut bill

House Republicans faced challenges passing President Trump's tax-cut and spending bill due to hardliners' concerns about its cost. Speaker Johnso

Judge ends order blocking deportation of family of man charged in Boulder firebomb attack

Investigators say the accused planned the attack for a year and was driven by a desire to kill all Zionist people

PM Modi Conferred Ghanas National Honour

Accra, Jul 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, the countrys national h

New Jersey plane crash: Skydiving aircraft skids off runway, crashes into trees, 15 hospitalised

A skydiving aircraft carrying 15 people crashed into the woods near Cross Keys Airport, New Jersey, on Wednesday evening. The Cessna 208B oversho

Ferry carrying 65 people sinks near Bali, Indonesia; rescuers searching for 43 missing

Two bodies have been recovered and 20 were rescued, many of them unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, said Banyuwangi police ch

India, US To Finalise 10-Year Defence Framework: Pentagon

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his American counterpart Pete Hegseth have agreed to firm up a 10-year framework to further expand defence and

J&Ks 1st female film director Pixie releases Bollywood film Pixie in Wonderland on OTT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir, Aprajita Pixie Mahajan the J&Ks first female film directo

Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs In Second Mass Layoff

Microsoft declined to say how many people would be laid off but said that it will comprise less than 4% of the workforce it had a year ago

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi conferred Ghana's national honour

Tuya in Hyderabad reimagines the dosa, muntha masala, sarva pindi and more

Morning Digest: India, Ghana elevate ties to comprehensive partnership, says PM Modi; INDIA bloc leaders say Bihar electoral roll revision will affect 2 crore voters, and more

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FDA issues highest-level recall for Alma Pak organic blueberries over Listeria contamination

The FDA has issued a Class I recall for Alma Pak International LLC's organic blueberries after Listeria monocytogenes was detected. This recall a

61 Missing After Boat Sinks Near Indonesia's Bali: Report

At least 61 people were missing after a ferry sank near the popular Indonesian island of Bali late Wednesday night, a local search and rescue age

Triplicane High Road grapples with traffic snarls, crumbling infrastructure

Triplicane High Road sees heavy daily activity, but its narrow design and poor infrastructure cant support the load

Dalai Lama, China in succession storm

The Dalai Lama has declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will solely handle the selection of his successor, dismissing China's claim to authorit

Union Minister, CM jointly review Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Sectors in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 2: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister Omar A

BJP MLAs meet CM, seek deletion of Urdu for Naib Tehsildar posts

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 2: A high-level delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), comprising 14 Members of the Legislative A

CCI delegation calls on LG, takes up various issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: A delegation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), Jammu led by its president Arun Gupta today called o

Adopt zero tolerance approach towards illegal mining in J&K: DyCM to officers

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 2: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Governments firm commitment to complete

Uttarakhand Govt. to force closure of food shops on Kanwar Yatra routes that dont display identity

DEHRADUN, July 2 : Uttarakhand government has said that it will shut down and charge a penalty of upto Rs 2 lakh on shops that lie on the Kanwar

LG releases book titled Shiva Tatva Amarnath

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released a book titled Shiva Tatva Amarnath, published by Shri Ka

EU Commission Head Von Der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 -- although it is like

Sean Diddy Combs denied bail: Faces up to 20 years in prison

Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail. A judge said no to bail after his prostitution conviction. The trial in New York was high-profile. He was n

'I would run through a wall for Emil Bove': Pam Bondi blazes in Senate clash over DOJ whistleblower

India, Ghana Sign 4 Pacts To Deepen Ties

India and Ghana signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as culture, heal

Dr Andrabi inaugurates Bhandara for Amarnath pilgrims at Baltal

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 2: Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi visited Baltal Base Cam

Priya inaugurates Langar for Amarnath pilgrims

Excelsior Correspondent NAGROTA, July 2: Senior BJP leader, Priya Sethi here today inaugurated a Langar at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Panjgrain in

International Day of Cooperatives celebrated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: The Department of Cooperatives, J&K, in collaboration with JCC Bank today celebrated International Day of

Sadhotra seeks probe into delay, non-utilization of bunker const funds

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: Expressing serious concern over the delay and reported non-utilization of central funds sanctioned for bun

In meet with Jaishankar, US defence secretary seeks completion of pending defence sales

During a meeting between S Jaishankar and Pete Hegseth, the US expressed optimism about finalizing pending defence sales to India and enhancing d

Mission Shakti, CRC organize aids and assistive devices distribution camp for senior citizens

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: In an effort to uplift and support the elderly, Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHE

Noted socio-political activist Farooq Renzu joins Apni Party

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 2: In a significant development, renowned socio-political figure Khawaja Farooq Renzu Shah, who has served

5 springs sealed to prevent spread of gastroenteritis

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, July 2: The local administration sealed five springs after gastroenteritis and diarrhea claimed two lives and re

Villager dies of electrocution, police lodges FIR

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: A villager died after coming in contact with a live electricity cable, to install an electricity transform

Yatra 2025 Amid Vigilance and Enthusiasm

As the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 embarks on its spiritually uplifting journey from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, the atmosphere is char

Small skydiving aircraft goes off runway in New Jersey, sending at least 5 to hospital

The incident at the Cross Keys Airport involved a Cessna 208B carrying 15 people, according to a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson. Th

SDM Paddar orders double shifts work

Bridge to Machail Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, July 2: Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Paddar, Dr. Amit Kumar, conducted a site inspection o

ABDPSS starts Bhandara for Amarnath pilgrims

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: A Bhandara was started here today by Akhil Bhartiya Dharam Prachar Sewa Samiti (ABDPSS) for Amarnath pilgr

Jammu faces health crisis as BJP MLAs remain silent: Rajesh Gupta

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: Senior National Conference leader Rajesh Gupta today accused the Modi-led BJP Government of betraying the

Jaishankar holds talks with 3 top officials of Trump administration; focus on boosting ties in critical sectors

WASHINGTON, Jul 2 : Ways to deepen the India-US collaboration in key sectors such as trade, defence, energy, mobility and critical technologies f

Indigo launches direct flight service to Amsterdam from Mumbai

AMSTERDAM, Jul 2: Spreading its wings to Europe, Indian carrier IndiGo on Wednesday launched its flight services to Amsterdam from Mumbai, the ai

Gill ton, Jaiswals 87 take India to 310 for 5 on Day 1

Birmingham, July 2: Skipper Shubman Gill scored a classy century while Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on a deserving ton as India battled hard to re

Quad launches critical minerals initiative to counter Chinas dominance

WASHINGTON, Jul 2: The Quad grouping has launched an ambitious initiative to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals under a broader goal to

Newly renovated Dev Sathan of Sukha Biradari inaugurated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: The annual congregation of Sukha Biradari was held here today. During the congregation, members of the Suk

4 Govt officials, civilian killed in blast in Paks Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Jul 2 : Four government officials, including an assistant commissioner, and a civilian were killed and 10 others injured in a bomb blas

Trial run of double-decker buses conducted in Vizag

Tourism Special Chief Secretary asks officials to prepare a special action plan for the operation and maintenance of these buses

How will the big beautiful bill become a law: number of votes, approval in both chambers and the complete process

The US Senate passed President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' after a long debate. The bill needed a simple majority due to budget rules. Vi

Ambal shows the way

Union Minister virtually flags off cruise liner from Vizag to Chennai

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu extended best wishes and assured all support for the promotion of cruise tourism in the State.

The Bear Season 5: Is the show renewed? Heres renewal update, release window, cast members and filming details

FX has confirmed Season 5 of The Bear following the release of Season 4 on Hulu. The series, led by Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss

Trikuta Complex traders to observe summer holidays from July 4

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 2: All electronics and electrical items traders at Trikuta Complex have announced summer vacation from July 4

New CIA report criticises investigation into Russia's support for Trump in 2016

The memo was written on the orders of CIA Director John Ratcliffe, a Trump loyalist who spoke out against the Russia investigation as a member of

Will you charge John Kerry with murder?: Explosive clash on 'Climate homicide' at Senate hearing

Application of Contemporary Technology in the Agricultural Sector of Jammu and Kashmir

By Dr. Tariq Iqbal The agricultural sector of Jammu and Kashmir, once predominantly traditional, is undergoing a quiet yet powerful revolution dr

The Rise of Green GDP: Recasting Economic Growth in a Rising Temperature World

Ada Aggarwal As the world grapples with challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and increasing economic disparities, one questio

Turkey arrests 4 satirical magazine staff for inciting public hatred with cartoon

ISTANBUL, Jul 2: Turkish authorities on Wednesday arrested four staff members of a satirical magazine on charges of inciting public hatred and en

Ahead Trump Meeting, Israeli Ministers Urge Netanyahu To Annex West Bank

Cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party called on Wednesday for Israel to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank befor

4th of July - US Independence Day: Patriotic wishes, God Bless America messages, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp status

On the occasion of US Independence Day, people across the country share messages of unity, freedom and remembrance. Many post patriotic wishes to

3 Indians abducted in Mali; MEA calls it 'deplorable'; seeks urgent action

India has expressed grave concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali, who were employees of Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes. Th

India tour to Bangladesh could be rescheduled

However, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media committee chairman Iftikhar Rahman told AFP that its Indian counterpart, the BCCI, has informed the

Man injured in Pak drone attack during Op Sindoor dies

Principals of five colleges under Patna university picked by drawing lots

In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ens

Trust will pick successor, says Dalai Lama; China says its approval must

Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama would persist, with the Gaden Phodrang Trust holding s

Pentagon drops bombshell: 'Iranian nuclear program degraded by up to two years after US strikes'

India beat Iraq 5-0, a step away from Women's Asian Cup qualification

India are currently atop Group B with nine points and a goal difference of +22.

Real Madrid quarter-final just a bonus for 'overperforming' Dortmund

Two goals from Serhou Guirassy put Dortmund well on top at halftime and Kovac was pleased with how hard they battled after their Mexican opponent

Insurance co not bound to pay for death of person driving rashly, rules SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate families of drivers who die due to their own reckless actions.

Global South to be focus of PM's 5-nation tour

PM Modi embarked on a five-nation tour, starting with a state visit to Ghana, the first in three decades, to deepen partnerships and strengthen e

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail After Prostitution Conviction

Sean Diddy Combs was denied bail on Wednesday after a trial in which he was convicted on federal prostitution charges but found not guilty of mor

4th of July - Independence Day: Are post offices, banks, stores, stock markets, liquor shops open or closed?

Americans celebrate the 4th of July to honor the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The day includes fireworks, gatherings and pub

Bihar rolls revision could snatch votes of 'tens of lakhs', INDIA bloc tells EC

INDIA bloc leaders met with the Election Commission to express concerns about the timing of Bihar's special intensive revision of the electoral r

NMC distances itself from assessors amid CBI crackdown on bribes for +ve rating to colleges

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India pushes for social security pacts to protect workers abroad

The central government, buoyed by the ILO's recognition of 64% social security coverage, plans to aggressively pursue social security agreements

PM Modi Conferred Ghana's National Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for

NMC stalls on making med college assessments public

Despite orders to disclose medical college assessment reports, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has yet to make these public, citing ongoing

'This is outright illegal': Marco Rubio explodes at Dem Senators over USAID in fiery Senate hearing

8-yr vehicle age limit for cab aggregators

Uber, Ola, and Rapido face new rules, says the Road Transport Ministry. They can't add vehicles older than eight years and must meet state target

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Ex-defence secretary Shekhar Dutt passes away

3 Indians abducted amid terrorist attacks in Mali; New Delhi calls for safe release, condemns 'deplorable act of violence'

India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various part