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NEW DELHI, Jun 4: Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli was on Thursday ruled our of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury. The three-match series begins on June 13 in Dharamsala. He is out of the ODI series due to a hamstring injury, a BCCI said. Kohli, known for his unmatched fitness even at 37 years of age, was in stellar form in the recently-concluded IPL where he steered RCB to second consecutive title. He hit [] The post Kohli Out Of Afghanistan ODIs With Ham

NEW DELHI, May 27: Veteran sports administrator and Indias first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, died here on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments, marking the end of an era in the countrys sporting landscape on which he left a lasting impact in varied roles. Singh was 79 and had undergone hospitalisation for several days before breathing his last at his residence here. He is survived by his wife Vinita and three daughters Mahima, Sunaina and Rajeshwari, who [] T

SEOUL, May 26: North Korea launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea on Tuesday, South Koreas military said, days after the leaders of Russia and China voiced their opposition to Western pressures on North Korea. The missile fired from Jongju, a city near the Norths west coast, flew about 80 kilometres (50 miles), South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff said. North Korea launched other kinds of projectiles, it said, but didnt elaborate. South Korean media, citing [] Th

WASHINGTON, May 23: Elon Musks SpaceX has launched the upgraded version of the Starship spacecraft on its maiden test flight from the Starbase launch site in Boca Chica, Texas, according to a live broadcast of the event. SpaceX earlier on Friday canceled the first test launch of the upgraded Starship. Musk later said on X that the scrub was not due to a technical issue with the vehicle, explaining that a hydraulic pin securing the launch tower arm had not [] The post Spacex launched upgraded ver

NEW DELHI, May 22: India on Friday successfully test-fired short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 from the integrated test range at Odishas Chandipur, the defence ministry said. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, it said. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, the ministry said. The Agni 1 to 4 missiles have ranges from 700 km to 3,500 km and they have already been deployed. (Agencies) The post India Successfully Test-Launches Agni-1 B

SAHARANPUR (UP), May 22: Police here have registered a case against Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan and several of her supporters for allegedly obstructing government work, blocking traffic, and violating prohibitory orders during a protest earlier this week, officials said on Friday. SP City Vyom Bindal said the FIR was lodged at Sadar Bazar police station on Thursday based on a complaint filed by sub-inspector Sanjay Kumar Sharma. Apart from Hasan, former state minister Mangeram Kashyap and 20 t

UNITED NATIONS, May 20: The United Nations has revised downward Indias economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent from its earlier projection of 6.6 per cent, citing global uncertainties and economic shocks arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. As per the report released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) on Tuesday, India, however, remains one of the fastest-growing major economies. West Asia crisis has delivered yet another shock to the global economy, []

Guwahati, May 19: Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan and dropped from the ODI line-up for the ensuing three-match series against the same opponents. KL Rahul replaced Pant as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team that is being led by Shubman Gill. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been expectedly rested from both the Test and ODI assignments as part of his workload manag

DUBAI, May 19: The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before. The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more missile and drone attacks from Iran during the war than any other country. The attacks and Irans chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have [] The post UAEs image as Middle Eastern haven

250 Graduates say careers at risk Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 18: A group of students from Sher-e -Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, today alleged that their B.Sc Medical Technology degrees are not recognised outside the institute, leaving nearly 250 graduates struggling to secure jobs and professional registration. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The protesting students said the course was introduced by SKIMS and admissions were conducted through the Board o

NEW DELHI, May 16: The Centre on Saturday appointed two each joint secretaries and joint directors in the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is under the heat over the NEET-UG paper leak. Anuja Bapat, a 1998-batch officer of Indian Statistical Service, and Ruchita Vij, a 2004-batch officer of Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes), will be new joint secretaries in the NTA for five years, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry said. Akash Jain, an Indian Revenue Service [] The p

NEW DELHI, May 16: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Saturday staged a protest in the national capital, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over an alleged question paper leak in the NEET-UG this year. Holding posters, banners and party flags, IYC activists took out a protest march from Teen Murti Circle towards the education ministers residence before being stopped by police. Several members, including IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib, were detained during the

Students future Govts topmost priority NEW DELHI, May 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, and said the medical entrance exam will be computer-based test from next year onwards as part of reforms in view of allegations of irregularities linked to it. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Addressing a press conference, Pradhan said students future remains the Governments topmost priority, adding that there will be zero to

SRINAGAR, May 15: Police on Friday stopped a protest march of the BJP demanding a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, and detained some party leaders temporarily, officials said. Scores of BJP leaders and workers assembled near the Ram Munshi Bagh Park here and tried to take out a protest march towards the residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Gupkar, they said. They shouted slogans demanding a complete ban on liquor in the Union territory. However, police [] The post BJP Holds P

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Jammu, May 13: A protest broke out in Jammu on Wednesday against alleged large-scale encroachments on forest and state lands in the Shivalik range surrounding the winter capital. Led by BJP MLA from Bahu constituency, Vikram Randhawa, hundreds of protesters carrying placards that read Save Jammu forest and Stop grabbing Jammu lands took out a rally on Sidhra road and later held a dharna. The demonstrators burnt tyres and demanded the immediate removal of illegal occupants. They also demanded tha

Jammu, May 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday staged protests against the Centre over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, demanding strict action against those involved in the alleged paper leak and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into it. Carrying party flags, scores of Congress workers and leaders led by working president of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Raman Bhalla held a demonstration outside the party headquarters in Jammu. The protesters raised slogans agains

COLOMBO, May 12: As many as 173 Indians are among nearly 200 foreigners arrested in Sri Lanka as part of the latest drive in an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime operations, police said on Tuesday. A group of 198 foreigners, comprising 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese, were arrested in the southern resort areas of Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama late on Monday. Those arrested, aged between 25 and 35, will be charged with abusing tourist visas by overstaying and finding employment, possessing [] The post

MEXICO CITY, May 12: Venezuela has formally protested UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterress remarks about the country, stating that they contradict the principles of neutrality, objectivity and impartiality. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its strongest protest over the statements made by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the Venezuelan state, the ministry said in a statement on Monday. The statement added that the UN chiefs recent remarks contradict the

VALENCIA, May 11: Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir exceeded expectations on her FIA European Championship debut, finishing a stellar sixth in Race 2 in the pinnacle of karting here. Awarded a wildcard for round two of the championship considering her special talent, the 11-year-old was once again thrown at the deep end and yet again she was able to navigate majority of the challenges that were posed by the best in the business. Atiqa, Indias first Formula 1 Academy backed [] The post P6, Fastes

NEW DELHI, May 11: The Congress on Monday lashed out at the Central Government which has fully operationalised the four labour codes by notifying the final rules, alleging that these codes are the greatest setback for workers rights since Independence. In a statement, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the Modi Government, in its typical cowardly fashion, waited for the assembly elections to conclude before notifying the four anti-worker labour codes through a series of gazette noti

New Delhi, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the National Technology Day which commemorates the momentous events of May 11, 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests at Rajasthans Pokhran and said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India. Modi said the landmark moment in 1998 reflected Indias scientific excellence and unwavering commitment. Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication

SRINAGAR, May 7: The students and teachers of an educational institution in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Thursday staged a protest march against the governments decision to declare it an unlawful entity under the UAPA, officials said. Students and teachers of Dar Ul Uloom Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom took out the march from the institute to the office of the Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, carrying placards that read save our future and open our school, and raising slogans such as []

NEW DELHI, May 7: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor is a defining testament to Indias unwavering resolve against terrorism and that the country stands vigilant, united and prepared to respond with strength to those who seek to threaten Bharat. The extraordinary success of this mission reflects the unmatched courage and determination of our armed forces. The brutal attack at Pahalgam was met with befitting and exemplary precision, Murmu said in a post on X. Operatio

JAMMU, May 6: Displaced Kashmiri Pandits protested here on Wednesday against the Jammu and Kashmir administrations move to integrate their relief rations into the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Minor clashes broke out between demonstrators and police as they attempted to march towards the Relief Commissioners office. Terming the move a conspiracy to dilute their migrant and genocide victim status, the protesters vowed to intensify agitation if the decision is not rolled back. The administrat

Excelsior Correspondent BISHNAH, May 5: Congress Committee Bishnah under the leadership of District president (Jammu Rural), Neeraj Kundan today burnt the effigy of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) in a powerful demonstration against the continuous harassment of common citizens and the rigid implementation of the outdated JDA Master Plan 2016. Addressing the protestors, Kundan said, The JDA Master Plan prepared in 2016 during the BJP-PDP Government has become a major cause of suffering for

SRINAGAR, May 2: Mobile phone users in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday received an emergency alert on their cellphones with a loud beep as India tested its nationwide emergency alert system, officials said. Mobile phone users in the Union territory were surprised on Saturday morning as their phones buzzed loudly and received a flash message, the officials said. They said the alert, sent out at 11.42 am, was a part of the emergency alert system testing. This is part of [] The post J&K | Test Alert

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 1: The residents of Billawar today blocked the Naaz Bridge for two hours during a protest against cops after an auto driver was allegedly left seriously injured by the men in Khakhi. The victim, Kamal Kishore, resident of Mudai Billawar, while driving his auto reached Baggan with two passengers onboard and he was stopped by two cops who beat him to pulp. The driver was allegedly left in serious condition with fractured leg. Locals intervened and [] The post Lo

SINGAPORE, Apr 30: An Indian-origin woman was among three Singaporean activists, fined USD 2,341 each on Thursday for organising a procession outside the Presidential Palace to show solidarity with Palestine, local media reported. The High Court overturned the acquittal of the three women, Malay-origin Mossammad Sobikun Nahar, 26, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, 30, and Indian-origin Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 37, accused of organising the procession on February 2, 2024, The Straits Times reported.

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 29: Police in Kulgam today conducted rapid urine drug abuse tests on drivers plying along the National Highway within district limits as part of a focused drive to ensure road safety and curb substance abuse. The checking drive, officials said, was aimed at identifying drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotic or psychotropic substances, which officials said pose a serious threat to public safety and can lead to fatal road accidents. Several

SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Opposition PDP on Tuesday staged a protest against the Jammu and Kashmir government for removing Urdu as a mandatory language in the revenue records, and said the move will have far-reaching cultural consequences. Led by Iltija Mufti, the Peoples Democratic Party workers assembled at Sher-e-Kashmir Park here to protest the governments decision to remove Urdu from the list of mandatory languages in revenue records. Speaking to reporters here, Mufti said, This is an attack on our

WASHINGTON, Apr 27: Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with a number of high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The third violent assault in the vicinity of Trump in less than two years is renewing the central tension confronting the Republican presidents defenders: how to accommodate the public-facing demands of the presidency while minimizing the risk of an attack. Saturdays episode, in

NAGPUR, Apr 27: Akola in Maharashtra has recorded the highest temperature in the country at 46.9C, while Nagpur and several other parts of Vidarbha reeled under a severe heat wave, MeT officials said on Monday. Heat wave conditions are expected to persist across parts of the states Vidarbha region till Tuesday, as maximum temperatures may reach 45 to 46 degrees Celsius and touch 47 degrees Celsius at isolated locations, they said. On Sunday, Akola recorded 46.9 degrees Celsius, the highest [] Th

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 25: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha today staged an Akrosh Rally, accusing the opposition, particularly the Congress, of obstructing womens political empowerment and preventing them from becoming lawmakers and policymakers. Speaking to reporters, BJP Mahila Morcha State secretary Ruchika Sharma alleged that women have long been denied adequate representation in Parliament and state legislatures, claiming that the opposition does not want women

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Displaced Persons from Pak occupied Jammu and Kashmir today held protest demonstration, projecting their demand of allotment of land, provide 12 Assembly seats to the DPs from POJK. A large number of displaced persons, under the banner of POJK DPs Front 1947, 1965 and 1971 and (Non Camp) led by its president, Capt (Retd) Yudhvir Singh Chib assembled at Maharaja Hari Singh Park in Jammu today and started protest demonstration. They were demanding that []

Prof. D. Mukherjee The Middle East entered a new phase of geopolitical instability on 28 February 2026 when the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure, missile capabilities, and senior leadership. The initial attacks reportedly resulted in the death of Irans Supreme Leader and were followed by swift Iranian retaliation through missile and drone strikes on Israel, US bases, and allied facilities across the region. This conflict was not

JAMMU, Apr 22: Hundreds of BJP activists on Wednesday took out a protest march to the Congress office here to protest against the oppositions obstruction of the Constitution amendment bill to implement womens quota. The Jammu and Kashmir Congress also held a protest at its office against the BJP for their blatant and desperate assault on democracy under the guise of womens empowerment. The Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra was taken out by the saffron partys women wing, led by J-K [] The post Women Qu

JAMMU, Apr 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, recalling the innocent lives lost and reaffirming Indias unwavering commitment to its zero-tolerance approach against terrorism. In a post on X, HM Amit Shah said, On this day, we solemnly remember the innocent lives we lost in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack last year. The grief and pain of losing our people still remain in the heart of every Indian. [] The post Terrorism Is

BANIHAL/JAMMU, Apr 21: A senior BJP leader on Tuesday created a ruckus inside a sub-district hospital in Jammu and Kashmirs Banihal over an alleged shortage of doctors by locking the main gate and holding a dharna inside the premises of the facility, briefly disrupting services. The chaos continued for nearly half an hour despite repeated requests from Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mohammad Naseeb, who had rushed to the scene with a police team after receiving information about the incident. The BJP

Srinagar, Apr 20: Commuters across the Kashmir Valley faced a harrowing time on Monday as private buses and inter-district cabs remained off the roads in protest against the governments proposal to expand Smart City bus services in other districts. The All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters Welfare Association on Saturday called for a Valley-wide chakka jam (road blockade) over fears that the move may threaten their livelihoods. We are facing a lot of difficulties due to this chakka jam. I work [] T

SRINAGAR, April 20: Daily life and traffic movement in parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar, were disrupted on Monday as transporters observed a strike against the proposed expansion of Smart City bus services to district routes. The protest saw private transport operators, including bus, Sumo, and Tavera drivers, staying off the roads, while sit-ins were held at various bus stands across the Valley. The agitation reflects growing concern within the transport community over the impact of the Sma

Jammu, Apr 20: Students staged a protest outside Government College for Women (GCW) Gandhi Nagar in Jammu on Monday, demanding action against those responsible for the death of a student in a recent accident. The demonstration saw a large number of students gathering outside the college premises, raising slogans and expressing anger over what they described as negligence leading to the incident. The protest follows the death of a student Anjali Choudhary, a 4th semester student of Government Col

New Delhi:The bill to amend the Womens Reservation Bill failed to clear a key hurdle after the Centre could not secure the votes needed for its passage in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The post Womens Quota Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Doesnt Get Two-Thirds Majority appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BEIJING, Apr 16: A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijings crackdown in Chinas far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what experts and advocates said was the largest move yet by the Kazakh government to silence criticism at Beijings behest. The activists, all of whom were Kazakh nationals, protested near the border with China in November, burning Chinese flags and portraits of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and calling for the release of a Kazakh citizen detaine

TEHRAN, Apr 16: Pakistans army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran after almost seven weeks of war. In a related development, Chinas foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart that reopening of the Strait Hormuz was an international demand. Wang Yi told Abbas Araghchi in a phone call that Irans sovereignty, security, [] The post The Latest: P

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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Jammu Mahanagar today staged a protest against the Controller of Examinations of Cluster University of Jammu, expressing strong resentment over the recently issued examination datesheet. Raising slogans and highlighting student grievances, ABVP activists alleged that the datesheet was issued, despite incomplete syllabus coverage in several affiliated colleges. Students claimed that an acute shortage of lecturer

JAMMU, Apr 15: Kashmiri Pandits on Wednesday held protests in Jammu, demanding a two-fold increase in monthly relief from the existing ceiling of Rs 13,000 per family. They accused the authorities of failing to revise the assistance for the past eight years. Led by the community leader Ravinder Koul, scores of protestors gathered at the Press Club Jammu, raising slogans and pressing for enhancement of relief in view of the rising inflation. For the past eight years, there has been [] The post Di

CHENNAI, Apr 15: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday announced a state-wide black flag agitation on April 16 against the proposed delimitation exercise and warned the Centre of consequences and a heavy price if it did not heed to Tamil Nadus voice. Stalin, the president of the ruling DMK, after chairing an emergency meeting of party MPs and party district secretaries through video conference on the subject of delimitation said, the sword that hung over our heads has now [] The post Delimitati

SRINAGAR, Apr 15: Police have arrested five more people allegedly involved in vandalism during protests against sexual harassment of a girl student by a lecturer in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The total number of arrested has now risen to 13. A senior lecturer at a government higher secondary school in Sopore was on Monday booked on charges of sexually assaulting a female student, police said. In continuation of sustained action against elements involved