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KOLKATA, Apr 6: Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point apiece after their Indian Premier League match was called off due to incessant rain and the subsequent wet outfield here on Monday. The home sides skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat, but his team suffered an early setback in just the second over as Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett dismissed opener Finn Allen (6) and Cameron Green (4), leaving KKR struggling at 16 for two. [] The post Rain forces abandonment o

CHANDIGARH, Apr 6 : Success in life is not defined only by ones achievements but also by ones character, integrity and the ability to rise after failures, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan told students at an event on Monday. Speaking at the eighth convocation ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology at Murthal in Haryanas Sonipat, the Vice-President said those who endure hardships with patience ultimately emerge victorious, and advised the students to cultivate pati

NEW DELHI, Apr 6 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India has fiscal space to support sectors impacted by escalating West Asia crisis, while the Reserve Bank has room to cut interest rate to deal with global challenges. The Monetary Policy Committee headed by Reserve Bank Governor will announce its stance on interest rate on Wednesday. There is a widespread speculation that RBI will maintain status quo. The rate-setting panel began its deliberations on Monday. Observing that th

KATHMANDU, Apr 6 : Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Nepals newly-appointed Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Monday and discussed various aspects of bilateral ties. Khanal assumed office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 27. During the meeting, Srivastava conveyed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars greetings on Khanals appointment, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry. Various matters relating to Nepal-India relations and cooperation were di

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 6: The Indian Army organised an Inter Club Volleyball Tournament in Rajouri as part of the celebrations leading up to Rajouri Day 2026 under Operation Sadbhavana. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from eight mens teams, who competed in knockout pool matches, semi-finals and a closely contested final. In addition, two womens teams played an energetic final match, reflecting the growing involvement of women in sports. The tournament served a

PUDUCHERRY, Apr 6 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lampooned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his claims of an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, saying that it indeed was the case, but in neighbouring Pakistan. Addressing a poll rally at Mannadipet constituency here ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, the senior BJP leader said that while the NDA on one side was keen to develop Puducherry, on the other side was the Congress leader, [] The post Amit Shah mocks Rahul Gandh

MUMBAI, Apr 6 : The rupee gained 28 paise to close at 92.90 against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Banks measures to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the Indian currency. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and [] Th

LONDON, Apr 6 : Lisa Nandy, the UKs Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, on Monday launched the first set of eight Young Futures Hubs in areas of England with high levels of anti-social behaviour and knife crime. The British Indian minister said the first of a planned network of 50 such hubs will provide joined-up services across mental health and wellbeing, employment and crime prevention. Tower Hamlets in east London, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Durham, Leeds, Manchester and []

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 6: The Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket Tournament began today at MA Stadium, promoting sports and community engagement in the Union Territory. The tournament was formally inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Masters Games Association President Ranjit Singh Chib, who unveiled the trophy in the presence of dignitaries including Secretary General Neete Kaur, Treasurer Romesh Sharma, and key members Som Raj Gupta, Kuljeet Singh, Mamta Bajaj, Sanjay Puri, Prabal Sharma

ROME, April 6 : Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni admitted that if the situation in the Middle East was worsening, and the country could face an energy shortage. The Corriere della Sera newspaper reported on Saturday the introduction of the first restrictions on jet fuel at four Italian airports in Milan, Venice, Treviso, and Bologna. When instability increases in the Gulf countries, it impacts energy costs, businesses, jobs, and ultimately the purchasing power of families, Meloni said in a

Information furnished by only two Govt deptts *Points out un-discharged liabilities of Rs 24,131 cr Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 6: Raising serious concerns over fiscal management in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed that huge capital expenditure remained blocked due to non-completion of 167 projects, depriving the Government of intended benefits and adding to financial strain. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In

Party always stood for national cause Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Apr 6: Terming that prophecy of former Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee made during party convention in Mumbai after formation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 1980 proved prophetic and party became worlds largest political organisation under the stewardship of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh today said BJPs core s

Hailstorm damages crops, Met forecasts rain Gopal Sharma/ Fayaz Bukhari JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Apr 6: As the Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather in Jammu and Kashmir, the hailstorm in Kulgam district and several parts of Jammu region today led to damage to crops, while Jammu- Srinagar National Highway which was blocked due to heavy landslides last midnight near Karol in Ramban, was partially restored for stranded vehicles this afternoon. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp

Makes licencing mandatory for de-addiction centres to function in J&K * Existing centres given six months to comply with norms Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Apr 6: In a major step to regulate substance abuse treatment facilities, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led Union Territory administration has notified comprehensive rules for the establishment and functioning of de-addiction, counselling, and rehabilitation centres across the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The new rules,

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking direction to the authorities to ensure that stray cattle is kept away from National and State Highways across the country. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Centre and others, including the states and Union Territories, seeking their responses on the plea within four weeks. The plea [] The post SC seeks res

CHANDIGARH, Apr 6: The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police busted a Pakistans ISI-backed terror module, arresting three persons and recovering two hand grenades along with a Glock pistol from them, said a senior police officer on Monday. The grenades bear markings of POF (Pakistan Ordnance Factory), indicating cross-border linkages, said Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Those arrested have been identified as Sarabjit Singh, a resi

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: In a major security breach at the Delhi Assembly, a masked man drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates, placed a flower bouquet outside the Speakers office, and fled, triggering a high alert on Monday afternoon. Police later detained three people, including the driver, and seized the vehicle from north Delhi. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Multiple police teams, along with a bomb disposal squad, rushed to the site and conducted a [] The post Security scar

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: A Delhi court on Monday sent seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians, accused of breaching national security, to 30 days in judicial custody. The foreign nationals were produced before NIA Special Judge Prashant Sharma after the completion of their NIA custody. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On March 16, the court had allowed 11 days of custody to the federal agency for interrogation, which was then extended by another 10 days. On Monday, the [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Apr 6: Two persons were killed while two others seriously injured, when a car met with an accident, on Surankote-Draba-Buffliaz road, near Fazalabad bridge today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Official sources said that an Alto (Maruti) car, bearing registration number JK11A-2008 rolled down into a Nalla from the road in which husband-wife among four persons were seriously injured. The locals and police shifted all the injured to Sub District Hosp

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy aimed at carrying out terror attacks in India, officials said on Monday. Acting on a directive from the Union Home Ministry, the anti-terror agency has registered a case to investigate the alleged role of a Pakistan-based terror operative, Jasvir Chaudhary, his Indian associate Shubham Kumar and other

JAMMU, Apr 6: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged that the Jammu and Kashmir governments spending of Rs 1.24 lakh core spanning over four decades since 1980 has been pending for legislative approval and regularisation, which undermines the system of public resource management. Jammu and Kashmir is yet to regularise excess expenditure amounting to over Rs 1.24 lakh crore incurred between 1980 and 2020, the CAG said in its report on the Union Territorys finances for the year [] T

UDHAMPUR, Apr 6 : Reviewing the status of the proposed airport at Udhampur for civilian operations, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed today that the process of land transfer has commenced with the concurrence of the UT government. He added that meanwhile, the tender for fabrication work has already been floated to start ATR flights from the existing premises in next few months. Highlighting the importance of accessible and quality healthcare, the Minister informed that the Army Command

JAMMU, Apr 6: Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather, has created a remarkable milestone in the history of legislative proceedings by presiding over all 22 sittings of the recently concluded Budget Session. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment towards parliamentary responsibilities, the Speaker personally chaired proceedings for an impressive 102.35 hours out of the total 110.36 hours of the session, while three members on the panel of Chairmen col

JAMMU, Apr 6: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (JKACB), Jammu registered a case FIR No. 03/2026 U/S 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant, namely Des Raj, Junior Assistant posted at Social Welfare Department, Billawar, District Kathua, for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant. As per the statement issued, the said accused public servant, demanded the bribe amounting to Rs 10,000 from the complainant, for releasing of assistance under

New Delhi, Apr 6: The government has fixed a base construction period of 12 months for highway projects valued up to Rs 300 crore and 18 months for road construction projects costing between Rs 301 and 500 crore. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways(MoRTH) on Monday said the base construction period for National Highways projects in plain and rolling terrain should be on the basis of total civil cost, as a need was felt to revise the existing guidelines [] The post Govt Fixes 12-Month Cei

Jammu, Apr 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday refused to enter into the debate on whether a judicial or magisterial probe should be ordered into the Ganderbal encounter, and justified the probe ordered by the lieutenant governor, stating that a prompt inquiry was needed. The Army has claimed that the man killed in the encounter in Arhama forests on March 31 identified as Ganderbal resident Rashid Ahmad Mughal was a terrorist. However, his family [] The post Probe Order

JAMMU, Apr 6: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the roadmap for implementation of the ambitious Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in the Union Territory. The presentation was made by the Housing & Urban Development Department, outlining a transformative approach to urban financing and infrastructure development. The meeting besides the concerned Administrative Secretaries was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD and other HoDs of the Department. The Chief Secre

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HOUSTON, Apr 6: With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around, promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by the eye. The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASAs first return to the moon since the Apollo era, with three Americans and one Canadian a step toward landing boot prints near the moons south pole in just two years. A [] The post Artemis II astronauts race to set new distance re

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures) on Monday said it expects its consolidated net revenue growth to be in the late twenties for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, marking its highest growth in the last 12 quarters. The company said the Q4 performance will come on the back of a sharp acceleration in its fashion vertical, coupled with sustained robust performance in its core beauty business. Q4 FY2026 with Consolidated GMV growth [] The post Nykaa p

Jammu, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from Jammu division under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme and SRO-43, reaffirming the governments commitment to support families affected by loss. According to a post shared by the CMs office on X, the appointments were handed over in the presence of Advisor Nasir Sogami. The Chief Minister expressed solidarity with the families, stating that the appointments aim to provide dignity, stabili

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Private sector Yes Bank on Monday said Vinay Muralidhar Tonse has taken charge as MD and CEO of the bank for three years. Tonse, a former MD of State Bank of India, replaced Prashant Kumar who completed his extended term on April 5. Tonse has taken charge as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the bank with effect from April 6 on such terms and conditions, including remuneration, as approved by Reserve Bank of India [] The post Vinay Tonse takes charge as MD & CEO of

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: State-owned UCO Bank on Monday reported a 19 per cent credit growth at Rs 2.62 lakh crore in the January-March quarter of FY26. Total advances were at Rs 2.20 lakh crore in the year-ago quarter that ended in March 2025, UCO Bank said in a regulatory filing. The Kolkata-based lender reported an 11 per cent rise in total deposits at Rs 3.27 lakh crore during the reporting quarter, as against Rs 2.94 lakh crore registered at [] The post UCO Bank records 19 pc rise in loan growth i

MUMBAI, Apr 6: The rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Banks initiatives designed to curb speculative fervour and dampen volatility in the rupee. Forex traders said that though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb specula

LEH, Apr 6: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued orders allocating departments to two IAS officers, Shurbir Singh and Nitish Rajora, with immediate effect. As per an order, Shurbir Singh, 2004 batch AGMUT Cadre IAS officer, has been assigned the Revenue Department, Public Health Engineering and Irrigation & Flood Control, and Housing & Urban Development Department. He has also been given the additional charge of Divisional Commissioner. Another order said that Nitish Ra

JAMMU, Apr 6: The BJP on Monday celebrated its 47th foundation day across Jammu and Kashmir, as party cadre organised rallies, hoisted flags and held programmes at multiple levels. The party units organised programmes from the booth to the district level to spread awareness among the public about its ideology and initiatives. As part of the celebrations, BJP workers hoisted party flags at the residence of Sat Sharma in Jammu, at the party headquarters, and took out rallies across the [] The post

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched a probe into the smuggling of arms and ammunition via drones across the India-Pakistan border, suspecting a larger conspiracy aimed at carrying out terror attacks in India, officials said on Monday. Acting on a directive from the Union home ministry, the anti-terror agency has registered a case to investigate the alleged role of a Pakistan-based terror operative, Jasvir Chaudhary, his Indian associate Shubham Kumar and other

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SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The passage of Womens Reservation Act amendments would be an inspiring step and a dream come true for the womenfolk of the country, BJP leader and Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi sad here on Monday. This is an inspiring step for us and we welcome it. It will be a dream come true for the women to be partners in framing laws. We congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andrabi told reporters here on the [] The post Will Be A Dream Come True: J&K Waqf C

DUBAI, Apr 6: Israel said it killed the intelligence chief of Irans Revolutionary Guard on Monday. Defence Minister Israel Katz made the announcement. The Revolutionary Guard are shooting at civilians and we are eliminating the leaders of the terrorists, Katz said. Irans leaders live with a sense of being targeted. We will continue to hunt them down one by one. Katz added that Israel had severely damaged Irans steel and petrochemical industries as well. We will continue to crush the [] The post

ABUJA (Nigeria), Apr 6: At least 26 people have been killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria, according to the Nigerian military and local officials. At least 17 were killed on Saturday when armed men attacked the Mbalom community in the Gwer West area of Nigerias north-central Benue State. Benue State Gov. Hyacinth Alia confirmed the attacks on Sunday, but did not specify how many people were killed in the attack. Residents gave the figure of 17. Attacks [] The post Nigerian

LAHORE, Apr 6: Pakistan has demanded that Afghanistan formally declare TTP as a terrorist organisation and dismantle its infrastructure as a precondition to resolve the ongoing border conflict between the two countries, local media reported on Monday. Islamabad put forward three core demands last week during a meeting between representatives of Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in the Chinese city of Urumqi, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. The China-facilitated talks are the first major di

RAMPUR (UP), Apr 6: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and the Left, saying those who embrace each other in Delhi are busy strangling one another in poll-bound Kerala. Addressing a BJP Foundation Day programme here, Naqvi expressed confidence that the BJP would emerge victorious in the West Bengal Assembly polls and said that the state has put up a No Entry board on the re-entry of the TMC misrule. The TMCs [] The post Embracing in Delhi, strangling each

KANNUR (Kerala), Apr 6: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led front has struck a deal with the BJP for April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala. She also accused the ruling LDF of compromising on ideology, accountability, and responsibility in order to remain in power for 10 years. The Wayanad MP was addressing a corner meeting in Peravoor in this northern district as part of the campaign for the Assembly polls. The LDF chose to make [] The post CPI(M) in deal with

SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Meteorological Department has predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light to moderate rain expected from Tuesday forenoon to Wednesday evening. Snowfall is also likely over the higher reaches during this period, officials said. According to the forecast, a few places in both Jammu division and Kashmir division may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while higher altitude areas are likely to witness light to moderate snowfall. The MeT also is

NEW DELHI, Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation, One Election as two of the unfinished agendas of the BJP, and said serious and positive discussions are taking place on them. Addressing virtually an event on the BJPs foundation day, Modi also targeted the Congress and said BJP workers endured many hardships like Emergency and also oppression under the grand old party. He said many BJP workers have even sacrificed their [] The post Positive D

Tehran, Apr 6: Majid Khademi, the head of Iranian Revolutionary Guards intelligence organisation, has been killed in US-Israeli strikes on Monday, according to Iranian state media. Major General Majid Khademi, the powerful and educated head of the Intelligence Organisation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was martyred in the criminal terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy at dawn today, said the Guards in a post on their Telegram channel. It did not elaborate on where Kha

New Delhi, Apr 6: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to register a preliminary enquiry within two weeks into the award of contracts for public works in Arunachal Pradesh to firms allegedly owned by family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath said the enquiry and consequential investigation, if any, shall cover the award and execution of public works, contracts and work orders in the state for the period from January 1, [] The post SC Orders CBI E

BHABNIPUR-SORBHOG (ASSAM), Apr 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that while his government has carried out Operation Sindoor on terror camps in Pakistan, the Congress keeps on singing to the tune of the neighbouring country. On the development front, he alleged that the Congress had always taken a myopic view on the matter, while the BJP works towards ensuring long-term development of the nation. The party always took short-term measures so that they could indulge in corruption. But

TOKYO, Apr 6: Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald Trump might say next. Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 rose nearly 1.1 per cent to 53,692.42 in morning trading. South Koreas Kospi gained 1.5 per cent to 5,460.24. Trading was closed in Australia for Easter, and in Hong Kong and Shanghai for a traditional Chinese holiday. The Tuesday deadline Trump has [] The post Asian share