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Budget session extended so that 33 pc women quota law can be implemented by 2029: PM

KOCHI (Kerala), Apr 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Budget session of Parliament has been extended for three days so th

Dr Jitendra inaugurates BioNEST Incubator atMysuru, focus on Food StartUps

Excelsior Correspondent MYSURU, Apr 4: Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Cent

Assembly adjourned sine die, Speaker mentions business taken up during session

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after

Deshpandes brilliant final act ensures thrilling win for Rajasthan Royals over Gujarat Titans

AHMEDABAD, Apr 4: Tushar Deshpande bowled a magnificent final over by landing six consecutive deliveries on either blockhole or wide yorker lengt

Sabarimala issue: Even God is not safe in Kerala, alleges FM Sitharaman

KOCHI, Apr 4 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday raised the Sabarimala gold loss issue during an NDA poll campaign event at P

Prashikshan Mahabhiyan nation building mission: Sat Sharma

BJP holds camps in Akhnoor, Jammu North Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Sat Sharma, president, J&K BJP and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabh

Anurag Thakur unveils Logo of Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Member of Parliament and former Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sp

Census 2027: MoS Nityanand Rai, PS to PM P K Mishra self-enumerate

NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister P K Mishra participated in the Cens

LG greets people on Easter

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Easte

Indias pharma exports cross $28 bn till February, likely to end up with growth in rupee terms in FY26

Tragic Road Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims One Life, Injures Five

Guna, April 5: Authorities reported that a tragic road accident occurred on Saturday in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of

One doctor available for 2,461 people in J&K, claims CAG

Many hospitals lack OPD services, OTs, blood storage units Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Apr 4: The available manpower, including crucial manpower, at

WHISPERS OF THE WIND

Softly blows the morning breeze, Whispers secrets through the trees, Of far-off lands and memories, Echoes of sweet symphonies. With gentle tou

SMVD Sangharsh Samiti warns Shrine Board over medical college proposal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Amid reports of SMVDU seeking fresh permission to run medical college, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath pushes for zero dropout, appeals to society for ensuring no child is left out of school

U.P. C.M. says student dropout rate in U.P. has reduced from 19% before 2017 to just three percent; children receive free uniforms, sweaters, bag

Indian Boxer Vishwanath Suresh Shocks World Number 1 at Asian Boxing Championship

Mumbai, April 5: At the 2026 Asian Boxing Championship in Ulaanbaatar, Indias Vishwanath Suresh stunned Kazakhstans reigning world champion and c

Jyotirlinga Uniquely Shared by Both Hindus and Sikhs

Satbir Singh Kapoor ersatbirsinghkapoor@gmail.com Aundha Nagnath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (specifically 8th one) located in Hingo

Notorious drug peddler booked under PIT-NDPS Act

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Police here in Miran Sahib area today claimed to have booked a habitual and wanted drug peddler under the P

Design Your Degree A Transformative Academic Initiative

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, evolving career landscapes, and the growing nbeing questioned. The rigid boundaries of conve

Dr Karan Singh calls nations to immediately suspend ongoing war

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 4: Dr Karan Singh, Founder-Chairman of the Temple of Understanding India Foundation, today called upon nat

Bhadohi Police Arrest Three Drug Traffickers with 22 Kilograms of Cannabis

Lucknow, April 5: In a significant operation against crime and drug trafficking in Bhadohi district, the local police achieved a major breakthrou

Vehicle hits revelers during Lao New Year celebration in Louisiana

Several people were injured when a vehicle struck revelers at a parade celebrating the Lao New Year on Saturday in rural Louisiana

Moscow Condemns Attack on Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Evacuates Personnel

Moscow, April 5: Amid rising threats to Irans Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russia has accelerated the evacuation of its personnel and condemned t

Violence Erupts in Katihar Following Death in Police Custody

Patna, April 5: Tensions escalated in Katihar district, Bihar, following a death in police custody. Violent protests erupted in several areas, pr

Following the ideals of Jagjivan Ram, Congress to secure justice for downtrodden, says party leaders

During the function, U.P. Congress also felicitated current and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) bel

Unity in Manipur: CM Khemchand Emphasizes Restoring Trust in Jiribam

Imphal, April 5: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, declared Jiribam as a historic district on Saturday. This is the first district

Uttarakhand Receives Major Boost with 461 Crore for Landslide-Affected Areas

Dehradun, April 5: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and the central government for approvin

Prime Minister: Women should ensure quota bills passed unopposed

Prime Minister Modi announced the women's reservation law will be implemented from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, urging women to pressure the opposit

No LPG Cylinder Shortage in Nawada, Bihar: Continuous Monitoring by Administration

Nawada, April 5: In Nawada district of Bihar, the availability and supply of LPG cylinders are fully normal, according to Dr. Raj Kumar Sinha, th

Trial in absentia begins as police file challan against absconding accused

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a challan in the court of Sub Judge, Jammu, in connection with FIR numb

Mumbai Police Seizes Drugs Worth 30 Crore, 202 Arrested in Two Months

Mumbai, April 5: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Mumbai police have achieved a major success in their ongoing campaign against na

Pvt Universities Bill to curb student migration from J&K

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 4: Civil society members and education stakeholders today said that the newly passed Jammu & Kashmir Privat

Dr Ranjit performs 20-minute knee replacement with 3D Robolens

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr Ranjit Singh has once again highlighted advancements in knee replacement sur

AAP accuses Chadha of ignoring Punjabs issues; allegations scripted: MP

Punjab MLAs elected him hoping States concerns would be conveyed in Parliament, but he did not raise any sensitive issue: Finance Minister; aimed

Bhagat questions absence of donation campaigns from Kashmir during Pahalgam attack

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 4: Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Bali Bhagat here today reacted to the recent donation drive in J&K f

Temple today, mosque tomorrow: It's election season

Departure of Hajj pilgrims: Div Com Kashmir reviews preparations

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 4: In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi Shines with Explosive Innings, Surpassing Karun Nairs Record

New Delhi, April 5: In the eighth match of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive performance at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stad

Himanta Biswa Sarma vows free LPG cylinders for puja, Bihu; code violation, says Congress

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced free LPG cylinders for Bihu and Durga Puja during a poll rally, promising one cylinder for each festival i

SPO disengaged from service for serious misconduct

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 4: SSP Udhampur has disengaged a Special Police Officer (SPO) with immediate effect for sharing vital infor

Rajasthan to host nationwide roadshows ahead of agritech meet

The initiative aims at engaging with investors, agritech firms, research institutions, startups and key stakeholders to ensure participation and

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz Strait Threats

Washington, April 5: President Donald Trump has once again issued a 48-hour deadline to Iran regarding the blockade of the Hormuz Strait. In a st

Hindi row flares up as Stalin, Centre clash ahead of polls

Ashok Gehlot Questions Delay in Jodhpur Parking Project

Jaipur, April 5: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot raised concerns on Saturday regarding the delays in the multi-level parking project in Jodhpu

Mumbai Indians Suffer Heartbreaking Defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

New Delhi, April 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a disappointing 6-wicket loss against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the eighth match of the Indian

Abandoned house in city gutted; none hurt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: An abandoned Assam-type house was gutted in a fire that broke out around 10 pm on Saturday at Harisabha, near

New link road inaugurated in Cantt area; traffic likely to ease at Anjalee junction

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: With an aim to reduce traffic congestion at the Anjalee petrol pump junction, Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor

Enthusiastic Crowd Welcomes PM Modi at Tiruvalla Rally

Tiruvalla, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Tiruvalla, Kerala, on Saturday. He began his speech with the enthusiastic c

Members of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Meghalaya, pose for a picture

Members of the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, Meghalaya, pose for a picture during the organisations general meeting in the city on Saturday. During

SDRF joins Op Clean-Up to rejuvenate Umkaliar River

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Nearly two platoons of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) joined the Operation Clean-Up initiative on Sa

MLCU holds awareness drive on social media at EKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: The Department of Information Technology at Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) recently organised an ou

Karan Deep Kochhar Secures Tied Fourth Place at International Series in Japan

Chiba, April 4: Indian golfer Karan Deep Kochhar put in a strong effort to secure a tied fourth place in the third round of the International Ser

Two escape unhurt in Ri-Bhoi road accident

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, April 4: Two occupants of a Maruti 800 taxi had a narrow escape on Saturday after their vehicle hit a traffic pol

Mystery drone appears near Mamata Banerjee's helicopter, 3 held

A drone appeared near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda, prompting police to detain three individuals. Banerjee herself spotte

V. Somanna Highlights Importance of Davanagere By-Election for Indias Future

Mumbai, April 5: Central Minister V. Somanna stated on Saturday that the upcoming by-election in Karnatakas Davanagere South Assembly constituenc

CM discusses governance, devp issues with Jaintia village heads

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Saturday held a meeting with the Wahehchnong (village heads) from Jaintia H

Grand Finale of Khelo India Tribal Games in Surguja, Chhattisgarh Dominated by Malkhamb

Surguja, April 5: The Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) concluded with grandeur in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday. The event took place across

NEIGRIHMS to procure PET scan machines; cancer detection to improve

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Patients in Meghalaya are likely to soon have access to advanced diagnostic facilities as NEIGRIHMS is in the

Saints Unite for Mahakal Standard Time, Emphasizing Ujjains Ancient Significance

New Delhi, April 5: Saints and spiritual leaders across India have expressed strong support for the proposal by Union Education Minister Dharmend

Noted architect urges peers to opt for minimalist designs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan architect Palinda Kannangara has called upon the architectural fraternity

Indian Oil Corporation Assures Fuel Supply Amid Global Uncertainties

New Delhi, April 5: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a government oil marketing company, has reassured the public that fuel supplies re

Book on strategies to manage workplace burnout launched

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 4: Behavioural and cultural researcher Anmol Diddan has released his new book, Burnout Highway: How Our Society F

Sunil Jakhar Claims Arvind Kejriwal, Not Bhagwant Mann, is Running Punjab

Amritsar, April 5: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a state-level protest here on Saturday, demanding justice for the family of Gagandeep Ra

Malda Incident Poses Major Challenge to Democracy, Says Sukanta Majumdar

Jalpaiguri, April 5: Central Minister Sukanta Majumdar has stated that the recent incident in Malda represents a significant challenge to the cou

Lok Sabha seats for southern states won't be reduced: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured southern states that their Lok Sabha seats would be protected, even as the total number of seats might incre

Bihars Deputy CM Vows to Crack Down on Illegal Land Occupations

Munger, April 5: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Revenue and Land Reforms, Vijay Kumar Sinha, issued a stern warning on Saturday aga

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?

Why does the U.S. administration believe that NATOs founding principles and membership need to be re-examined? Why was NATO formed, and what are

BJP Releases Fifth List of Candidates for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 5: Political activity in West Bengal is intensifying as the state gears up for the upcoming assembly elections. Political parties

Odisha CM Thanks PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari for Highway Project Approval

Bhubaneswar, April 5: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi expressed gratitude on Saturday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministe

Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Supports AIMPLB Against Uniform Civil Code

Bareilly, April 5: In Uttarakhand, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is opposing the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC

Dhruv Jurail Shines with Record-Breaking Knock in IPL 2026 Match

Ahmedabad, April 5: In an exciting clash at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Titans faced off against Rajasthan Royals in the ninth mat

Quote of the Day by Gary Cooper: The general consensus seems to be that I don't act at all a simple message about being natural, authentic, and staying true to yourself

Todays Quote of the Day highlights Gary Cooper and his simple thought about being natural. The quote encourages people to stay real and not try t

Congress Official Expelled for Six Years Over Disciplinary Breach in Mahasamund

Mahasamund, April 5: The Congress party is taking a firm stance to maintain discipline within its ranks. Dwarkadhish Yadav, the president of the

Thol Thirumavalavan Declines Candidacy for Kattumannarkoil in Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, April 5: Thol Thirumavalavan, the president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), has announced that he will not contest the Katt

Who Is Ashok Sharma? Pacer Who Clocked 154.2 Kmph, Fastest Ball Of IPL 2026

Ashok Sharma, 23, the Gujarat Titans pacer, made history on Saturday. In a terrific display of fast bowling, the youngster clocked 154 kmph on th

Toss Proved Crucial as MI Falls Short Against DC: Deepak Chahar

New Delhi, April 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) faced a 6-wicket defeat against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the eighth match of the 2026 Indian Premie

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan o

More LNG supply for urea plants to boost production: Government

The government will increase gas supply to urea plants to approximately 90% of their average consumption from Monday, boosting productivity for u

Anup Antony Joseph Dedicates Life to PM Modi After Praise at Rally

Thiruvalla, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Thiruvalla, Kerala, on Saturday. During his speech, he praised Anup Antony

BCB Extends Captaincy for Mehidy Hasan Miraz Until 2027, Litton Das to Lead T20 Team Until 2028

New Delhi, April 5: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday that Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue as the One Day International (

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday April 5, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36C and 23 C respectively.

Chandigarh grenade blast case solved, claims Punjab DGP

Five accused have been arrested; police recovered one hand grenade and one (point).30 bore Zigana pistol from their possession

Anurag Thakur Claims No One is Safe in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata, April 5: As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, the BJP has intensified its criticism of the TMC government. BJP MP and fo

Trouble at Gajwel MLA Camp Office, BRS Accuses Congress of Vandalism

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao condemned the attack on the MLA camp office and alleged that the vandalism was indulged in following direct instr

Senior Official PK Mishra Completes Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

New Delhi, April 5: In a significant step towards Indias first fully digital census, Prime Minister Narendra Modis principal secretary, PK Mishra

Nizams Rare Manuscripts Digitised

The Noor International Microfilm Centre from the Iran Culture House, New Delhi, is undertaking the work under the guidance of Dr Mehdi Khajeh Pir

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?

How does the Home Ministry regulate foreign donations to NGOs in India? What are the key changes proposed to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation

Tej Sapru: From Aspiring Cricketer to Bollywoods Iconic Villain

Mumbai, April 5: In the world of cinema, a heros bravery and charm can only shine when matched with a formidable villain. Tej Sapru, an actor who

Delhi doctors welcome newborn screening under ANMOL scheme

Mittal Hails AI As Game-Changer For Power Sector

Mittal was speaking at a review meeting on the AI Hackathon in Hanamkonda on Saturday, chaired by northern discom chairman and managing director