KINSHASA, Sep 13: Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people dead and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported. The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 km apart in the Equateur province. One boat with nearly 500 passengers caught fire and capsized on Thursday evening along the Congo River in the provinces Lukolela territory, Congos humanitarian affairs ministry said in a report. The report said 209 survivors were re

Third leader from TN to occupy coveted post NEW DELHI, Sept 12: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to the 67-year-old Radhakrishnan at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of God. President Murmu congratulated Radhakrishnan after he took oath. Radhakrishanan won the Vic

Excelsior Correspondent MUMBAI, Sept 12: Buoyed by a significant surge in operating profit, the Bombay Mercantile Cooperative Bank unveiled a series of new initiatives including innovative loan products and strategic deployment of surplus funds to propel its growth trajectory to new heights. At the 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, Chairman Zeeshan Mehdi addressed stakeholders, highlighting the Banks strong financial performance for the Financial Year 2024-25. The Banks operating profit s

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Sept 12: In the aftermath of unprecedented rainfall and devastating floods, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, led an extensive field mission to Samba district today, personally supervising the massive relief and rehabilitation operations on ground. The Minister was accompanied by elected representatives including Surjit Singh Slathia, MLA Samba, and Vikram Randhawa, MLA Bahu, along with Deputy

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today pledged that his Government will act promptly on the recommendations of the Second International Conference on Hangul protection and other threatened Ungulates conservation (2IHUC-25), so that measurable progress is achieved in the population of Hangul and Markhor before the next such conference is held. The Chief Minister, who is also Pro-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Sept 12: After pulling up and directing for appearance of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir with regard to steps taken to prevent the devastating floods like 2014, the officer at the helm of affairs submitted before the High Court that the necessary information is being collated in this regard. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The amicus to the PIL has submitted his recommendation and suggestions with regard to measures required to be taken to preven

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 12: In the aftermath of the tragic cloudburst that struck Rajgarh in Ramban district on August 30, claiming five lives and leaving several families devastated, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma, visited the affected area to express solidarity with thevictims and assess ongoing relief efforts. The cloudburst had resulted in sudden flash floods and mudslides, causing extensive damage to homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. The natural calamity ha

Will inter-act with people, listen problems & submit report *Central package for J&K to be released shortly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Sept 12: In a major public outreach, the Narendra Modi Government has asked the Union Ministers of State to visit every district in four flood-affected UT/States of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand for two days, inter-act with people hit by floods and rains and listen to their grievances. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Visits

Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Thousands thronged the Dargah Hazratbal today on the occasion of the Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Men, women and children participated in the congregational prayers and prayed for peace and harmony to prevail in Jammu and Kashmir. After the prayers, the Holy Relic of the Prophet (PBUH) was displayed to the devotees, during which emotional scenes were witnessed. The relic was displayed to people after every prayer throughout the day. The main event

Assures compensation for damaged crops, houses Avtar Bhat HIRANAGAR/RAMGARH, Sept 12 : In order to provide a succor to flood hit areas in border belt of Hiranagar and prevent spread of epidemic through water borne diseases, Union Minister in PMO with independent Charge of Science and Technology and Earth Science Ministries, Dr Jitendra Singh today installed a Rs 50 lakh worth filtration Unit of nano technology in the border village near Zero Line. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp [

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 12 : Union Minister, Dr.Jitendra Singh today said that media acts as an effective bridge between the Government and the people and has a pivotal role in spreading awareness about various Government schemes and initiatives. Dr.Jitendra Singh was addressing media workshop Vartalap as a chief guest, organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB) , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, here, today. During his address, Dr. Singh emphasised that

The character of warfare has changed irreversibly. Battles are no longer fought only with tanks, infantry, and fighter jets on clearly defined frontlines. Instead, they unfold across physical, cyber, space, and cognitive domains-often simultaneously. Sudden and unexpected attacks, carried out by machines rather than soldiers, have become the new norm. In this shifting landscape, the Indian Armed Forces face an urgent imperative: theaterisation. Integration of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 12: Residents of Qazi Hamam in Baramullas old town, Ward No. 1, in north Kashmir today voiced frustration over the prolonged neglect of a key street that connects the neighborhood to Ziyarat Dastageer Sahab and other important landmarks. Locals said that the street has not seen repairs or developmental work for several years, despite repeated appeals and written requests to the Roads and Buildings Department and Municipal Council Baramulla. Authorities, res

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) today organized a meeting in Pargwal area of Akhnoor Assembly constituency, during which a new block unit was constituted and Bodh Raj was appointed as Block president. The meeting was held under the instructions of BSP Jammu and Kashmir president Darshan Rana and attended by State vice president Charanjit Chargotra, coordinator Darshan Thapa and Bhai Chara Committee in-charge Kuldeep Chalotra. The names of newly inducted committe

The saga of the Guzhama bridge on the Jhelum River is a glaring testimony to administrative apathy and institutional inefficiency. Conceived more than thirteen years ago to connect the twin districts of Ganderbal and Bandipora, the 50-metre span bridge remains incomplete, despite over Rs 9 crore already spent and abutments partially raised. What should have been a relatively small but vital connectivity project has been reduced to a monument of delay, mismanagement and indifference. The JKPCC, e

TIRUPUR (Tamil Nadu), Sep 12: C P Janaki Ammal, mother of C P Radhakrishnan, watched visuals of her son taking the oath as the fifteenth Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, from her home on Friday. She sat in front of the television at her home here with much delight and a sense of pride and watched Radhakrishnan being administered the oath by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. A senior BJP functionary said she [] The post VP C P Radhakrishnans mother watche

AIZWAL, Sep 12: Mizoram government has rolled out extensive security measures for the much-anticipated event on Saturday, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line, marking the first-ever rail connection between Mizoram and the rest of India. The grand ceremony will take place at the Aizawl Lammual (formerly Assam Rifles ground), with the public being invited to witness this historic milestone. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to arrive at Lengpui Airport

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 12 : The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability, warned UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Thursday. Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday shocked the world. It was an alarming escalation, especially since it targeted individuals who were reportedly gathered to discuss the latest U.S. proposal for a ceasefire and h

NEW DELHI, Sept 12: Electric carmaker Tesla has entered Indias esports arena for the first time, partnering with NODWIN Gaming to spotlight the redesigned Model Y at the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 4 Grand Finals. The Grand Finals of BGMS Season 4 will be held from September 12 to 14 bringing together top 16 teams in the country to compete in a high-octane LAN Final. Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming said: At NODWIN [] The post Tesla to

NEW DELHI, Sep 12: The Election Commission on Friday told its officials handling social media in the states to hit back at misinformation with facts. At a workshop here, officials dealing with media and social media at offices of state chief electoral officers (CEOs) were told that in light of the growing threat of misinformation, it is imperative to clearly communicate that elections in India are conducted strictly in accordance with the Constitution. They were told to keep countering misleadin

MUMBAI, Sep 12: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said it has imposed a penalty of Rs 21 lakh on PhonePe Limited for non-compliance with certain norms related to Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs). In a statement, the RBI said a statutory inspection of the company was conducted by the central bank with reference to its operations for the period from October 2023 to December 2024. Based on supervisory findings of non-compliance with RBI directions and related correspondence in that [] The post

CHANDIGARH, Sep 12: In a landmark move to fortify its maritime defenses, India is set to commission INS Aravali, the first naval base in Haryana, strategically located amidst the scenic Aravali hills in Gurugram. The inauguration will be presided over by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, marking a significant step in enhancing Indias vigilance over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). INS Aravali is designed to serve as a nerve center for maritime domain awareness (MDA), equipped with [

Manzoor Ahmed Naik The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) remains one of Indias most progressive laws, guaranteeing free schooling for every child between 6 and 14 years. This framework brought millions into classrooms and nearly achieved universal enrolment at the primary stage. Yet, a glaring gap remains: students between 14 and 18 years, studying in Classes 912, are not covered. This leaves adolescents vulnerable to dropouts, precisely at the stage when education beg

BRISTOL (UK), Sep 12: Every so often, a completely random advert stops me in my tracks and makes me wonder what on earth went on in the room where it was created. For me, that moment came this past weekend, courtesy of a bubblegum-pink, cheerfully surreal advert for Pepto-Bismol. Pepto-Bismol has been around since 1901, when it was first designed to ease the symptoms of cholera. Over the decades, its evolved into the familiar pink liquid we know today, promising [] The post Indigestion is common

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Sept 12: The prestigious Ladakh Marathon 2025 kicked off with an inspiring display of stamina and spirit, as athletes from across India and abroad competed in two of its most grueling events the Silk Route Ultra and the Khardongla Challenge. Both races tested runners against Ladakhs harsh high-altitude terrain and thin air, demanding not just physical strength but extraordinary mental resilience. The Silk Route Ultra, a 122-kilometre endurance race, was flagg

Kishtwar, Sep 12: The District Magistrate Kishtwar on Friday ordered a temporary restriction on vehicular movement along the KishtwarDul Road at KM 8.50 (near RR Camp) to facilitate blasting of a massive boulder that had fallen on the road following torrential rains earlier this month. An order issued by District Magistrate Pankaj Kumar Sharma, vehicular traffic on the stretch will remain suspended on 13 September 2025 between 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm to ensure safe execution of blasting operations.

KATHMANDU, Sep 12: Nepals former Chief Justice Sushila Karki will lead an interim government, the Nepalese Presidents office announced on Friday, ending days of political uncertainty after the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli this week following wide-spread anti-government protests against a ban on social media and alleged corruption. Widely respected for her tenure as Nepals first woman Chief Justice, Karki, 73, is set to script history by becoming Nepals first woman prime mi

Jammu, Sep 12: Jammu and Kashmir Polices Crime Branch on Friday filed seven chargesheets in separate cases against 12 accused including an advocate, a government teacher and a cashier in connection with various frauds involving over Rs 2 crore and the use of fake documents. The chargesheets were filed in seven separate cases against Public Works Department (PWD) cashier Slocus Nar, advocate Brij Mohan, government school teacher Jameel Anjum Mir, besides nine private people, a Crime Branch (CB)sp

SRINAGAR, Sep 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today pledged that his government will act promptly on the recommendations of the Second International Conference on Hangul protection and other threatened Ungulates conservation (2IHUC-25), so that measurable progress is achieved in the population of Hangul and Markhor before the next such conference is held. The Chief Minister, who is also Pro-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), wa

JAMMU, Sep 12: The ongoing examination of Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education for class 10th (SSE) and 11th (HSP-12th) session Biannual/Annual Private 2025 shall resume from tomorrow on September 13 as per notified date sheet. The examinees (candidates) are advised to carry their admit cards along with them for identification and display it to the authorities in case there are restrictions in place anywhere. The Incharge superintendents of the examination centers shall ensure safe and sm

Jammu, Sep 12: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday highlighted the challenges related to predicting the exact forecasting of earthquakes and cloudbursts and said that efforts are on to study the contributing factors behind cloudbursts so that early warning can be provided. There is no exact forecasting capability for earthquakes and cloudbursts yet, but we are studying the contributing factors behind cloudbursts. Typically, when there is humidity and heat at a particular place, it tends to b

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New Delhi, Sep 12: The legendary Kapil Dev on Friday backed India to win the Asia Cup but stressed on collective efforts taking precedence over individual brilliance ahead of the high-voltage clash against Pakistan in Dubai. The traditional rivals will face off on Sunday in what will be the first match between the two sides since the escalation of the border conflict in May. I am backing the Indian team. India will play as a team and return home (with [] The post Only talk about India as a team,

SRINAGAR, Sep 12: Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, attended the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The prestigious conference is being held from 11th to 13th September 2025 and was attended by Speakers and Secretaries from all States and Union Territories across the country. The inaugural address was delivered by Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla. Addressing the gathering on the theme Debates &

TIRANA (Albania), Sept 12: Albanias leader said Friday his new cabinet will include an artificial intelligence minister that will be in charge of running public funding projects and fighting corruption in public tenders. Prime Minister Edi Rama said Diella, whose name means Sun in Albanian, is a member of the Cabinet who is not present physically but has been created virtually from artificial intelligence. Rama said Diella would help ensure that public tenders will be 100% free of corruption. [

SRINAGAR, Sept 12: The Friday following Eid-e-Milad marking the culmination of a weeklong festival celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad was observed across Kashmir with religious fervour and devotion. The Hazratbal shrine, nestled on the banks of the iconic Dal Lake, witnessed the largest congregation as tens of thousands of worshippers thronged the revered shrine. The atmosphere turned emotional when the holy relic of the Prophet was displayed, a centuries old tradition that continues to d

KOLKATA, Sept 12:TVS Motor Company expects that the GST rate cut on the automobile industry will cause a spurt in demand, which the firm is ready to meet, an official said on Friday. The company launched a 150 cc scooter in the city, targeting the new generation riders. The GST rate cut on the automobile sector from 28 per cent to 18 per cent is a big boost and will create a spurt in demand. TVS has the capacity to [] The post TVS Motor expects spurt in demand post GST rate cut appeared first on

Srinagar, Sep 12: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed Para on Friday said as the custodian of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, the speaker must speak in defence of the legislators to protect the institution of MLA. The remarks of Para, the MLA from Pulwama, came after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to him for his social media post claiming the Assembly Secretariat endorsed the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety [] The post After

NEW DELHI, Sep 12: Retail inflation in August rose slightly to 2.07% from 1.61% in the preceding month, mainly due to an increase in prices of vegetables, meat and fish, according to a government data released on Friday (September 12, 2025). The inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) was 3.65% in August 2024. The annual inflation during August 2025 over August 2024 was at (-) 0.69%, according to the data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). An [] The post Retail Inflation

New Delhi, Sep 12: A new study has showed that chronic pain such as back pain and migraine could be linked with significantly higher levels of perfectionism and reduced self-compassion, underlining how psychological factors can be crucial to managing health conditions. Pain persisting beyond the expected period of healing or for more than three months is considered chronic pain. Findings, published in the journal Psychology and Health, are in line with the perfectionism-social disconnection mode

Srinagar, Sep 12: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday offered prayers along with his son and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Hazratbal mosque here, a week after a controversy erupted over the placement of a plaque bearing the national emblem in the shrine. He also asked fruit growers in Jammu and Kashmir to take crop insurance, saying otherwise, there will always be losses due to changes in the weather patterns. I have said it many times. Our [] The post Farooq Abdul

LAHORE, Sept 12:At least 10 flood victims, including children, were killed when three boats capsized in Pakistans Punjab province during a rescue operation, an official said on Friday. According to an official of the Punjab Emergency Services Rescue 1122, a massive evacuation is underway in south Punjab as floodwater submerged hundreds of villages there. During an evacuation operation, three boats near Multan and Bahawalnagar capsized, resulting in the death of 10 flood victims, including childr

Chennai, Sep 12: A special NIA court here has issued a proclamation asking Amir Zubair Siddiqui, a Pakistani intelligence official who was working years ago in the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo as a visa counsellor to appear before it on October 15 to answer charges in a terror-conspiracy case. Siddiqui is an absconder in the UAPA case of conspiracy to strike terror by bombing American consulate in Chennai and the Israel Consulate in Bengaluru. He was a visa counsellor [] The post NIA cour

Junagadh, Sep 12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Manipur has been in trouble for a long time and Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the strife-torn state now is not a big deal as he insisted vote chori (vote theft) remains the main issue before the country currently. Talking to reporters outside the Keshod airport in Junagadh district of Gujarat, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed everywhere people are raising vote chor (vote thief) slogan. [] The post Vote Chori

Srinagar, Sep 12: The AAP appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday to convene an emergency Assembly session and visit Doda to assess the situation in the wake of clashes between protesters and security forces after party MLA Mehraj Maliks arrest under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The Arvind Kejriwal-led party also appealed to the people of the Union Territory to raise their voice in support of Malik, the MLA from Doda. Our simple appeal [] The post AAP Appeals To J&K

MOSCOW, Sept 12: Voting has begun in regional and municipal elections across Russia, with about 55 million citizens eligible to cast ballots, Russias Central Election Commission (CEC) said Friday. From Friday to Sunday, more than 5,000 elections are being held nationwide. Voters will elect governors, regional legislative assemblies and municipal councils. According to the CEC, gubernatorial elections are being held in 20 regions. Legislative assemblies will be chosen in 11 regions, and city coun

SANNA, Sept 12: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Yemens Houthi-held capital Sanaa and al-Jawf province on Wednesday has risen to 46, with 165 injured, the Houthi-run health ministry said late Thursday. The victims include 11 women and five children, while 29 other women and 31 children are among the injured, the ministry said in a statement, adding that many of the injured are in critical condition. On Wednesday, Israel said its air forces hit missile launchers, camps and [] The post De

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: At least 51 people, including an Indian national, have died in the recent Gen Z protest that erupted across Nepal against corruption and a ban on social media sites, police said on Friday. Senior Superintendent of Police Ramesh Thapa, who is co-spokesperson for Nepal police, said the casualties include one Indian national, three policemen and other Nepali citizens, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported. At least 36 bodies are at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharaj

Jammu, Sep 12: A resident of Bihar was arrested for allegedly killing a woman and her two children in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district, police said on Friday. The matter came to light when police received information about three bodies lying under a culvert on the highway at the Rattanbasti area of Banihal on Tuesday. Police rushed to the spot, along with an FSL team, and began an investigation. During the probe, police zeroed in on a suspect, namely Anil [] The post Bihar Resident Arrested Fo

MOSCOW, Sept 12: Russia and Belarus on Friday launched a long-planned joint military exercise involving thousands of troops that has raised concern in the West. The exercises, dubbed Zapad 2025, or West 2025, are held in Belarus and Russia and will last through Tuesday. They are intended to showcase close defense ties between Moscow and Minsk, as well as Russias military might as it fights its 3-year-old war in neighbouring Ukraine. The maneuvers follow Wednesdays incursion of Russian drones []