Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com The day of 21 st August 2025 dawned on the national capital, with the date ensuring to etch its name in the artistic endeavours of the sub-continent that was not to be heard or seen earlier. Welcome to The Kunj in Vasant Vihar, Delhi -Indias first ever shopping exposition dedicated solely to heritage crafts and handlooms that have been exquisitely hand crafted by some of the finest national / State award winning artists from the [] The post Kunj A

Aayat Fatima What would you say to a system that applauds only 1% of people and calls the remaining 99% failures? Totally absurd, right? Every individual is extraordinary in their own way. We believe this. We preach this. But do we truly live by it? Our society has created a hierarchy of worth, one where a students value is decided by an exam score. A science student is judged by whether they clear JEE or NEET. The 1% who do [] The post Selection by Privilege: The Truth Behind JEE and NEET appea

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Hundreds of tourists were left stranded as adverse weather led to suspension of flights for the third straight day at Lukla airport in the Everest region of Nepal, officials said Saturday. It has been raining continuously with cloudy skies and fog leading to very poor visibility in and around the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, the gateway to Mt Everest and other peaks of the region. Flights have not been able to operate since Thursday due to continuous [] The post Hundreds o

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: More than 250 vehicles were returned from Delhis borders on Saturday as a ban on the entry of commercial goods vehicles not registered here and compliant with BS-III or lower emission standards came into force in the national capital. Transport department and traffic police teams have been deployed at Delhis borders. According to official data from the Delhi Traffic Police, 5,325 non-destined vehicles were checked and 256 of those turned back. Challans were issued to 1,747 [] T

UDHAMPUR, November 01:Udhampur Police has attached immovable and movable property worth approximately 80 lakh belonging to two drug peddler namely Nazakat Hussain son of Allah Din of Ward No.10, Jhulas, Poonch and Mukhtar Ahmed son of Rashid Mohd of Karmara, Poonch under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act. During investigation in FIR No. 292/2025 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act, 111 BNS of Police Station Udhampur, it was revealed that the accused had acquired multiple assets from proceeds of narco trade the

LG calls upon the people to strengthen the cultural and spiritual bond, celebrate the shared legacy and promote a unified Indian identity Srinagar, 01st November 2025: The Foundation Day of 13 States & Union Territories including Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Puducherry was celebrated in Raj Bhawan in presence of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha. Addressing the gath

Development of Srinagar and Jammu city will be top priority of our Government, says CM SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone for the Widening and Four Laning of Boulevard Road from Nehru Park to Kral Sangri (RD 2000 Mtrs to RD 7000 Mtrs), marking a major milestone in the governments ongoing efforts to strengthen Srinagars scenic and tourism infrastructure. The prestigious project, being executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department at an estimated cos

LG congratulates Ministry of MSME, NVCFL, JKEDI and Department of Industries & Commerce for the landmark initiative to connect the start-ups and MSME entrepreneurs of J&K with VC firms and Institutional Investors SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: We must leverage the existing strengths, better infrastructure, build strong linkages between J&Ks industrial ecosystem and national financial institutions and bridge the funding gap for MSMEs and startups, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said on Saturda

SRINAGAR, Nov 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited the Valleys first Chrysanthemum Theme Garden at the Botanical Garden here, after it was recently opened for the public. The L-G was accompanied by senior officials, including his Principal Secretary Mandeep Bhandari, Secretary of the Department of Floriculture, Parks and Gardens Zubair Ahmad, and Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo, according to a spokesperson. Spread over 100 kanals, Jammu and Kashmirs

KOLKATA, Nov 1: Coal India Ltd has reported a 9.8 per cent year-on-year decline in production to 56.4 million tonnes in October, marking a continued slump in operational performance, amid subdued demand and post-monsoon challenges. Coal offtake during the month also fell 5.9 per cent to 58.3 MT, according to provisional data released by the company on Saturday. During April-October 2025, the coal majors cumulative production stood at 385.3 MT, down 4.5 per cent from the year-ago period, while to

KUALA LUMPUR (Malaysia), Nov 1: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Southeast Asian nations to stand firm and strengthen their maritime forces to counter Chinas increasingly destabilising actions in the South China Sea. Speaking at a meeting in Malaysia with his counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Hegseth reiterated US concern over what he called Chinas aggression in the disputed waters that intensified in recent months, citing incidents such as the ram

Srinagar, Nov 01 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir today achieved a major breakthrough in a Narco-Terror case after a key handler was arrested from Bemina area of Srinagar city. The accused named Basharat Ali S/o Mohd Sadeeq a resident of Tad Karnah Kupwara was evading arrest in case FIR No 19/2022 of SIA Kashmir for the last 03 years and he was apprehended today by a special team of SIA Kashmir after years of unrelenting efforts. The [] The post SIA continues its crackdown on Narc

Srinagar, Nov 01 : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir today achieved a major breakthrough in a Narco-Terror case after a key handler was arrested from Bemina area of Srinagar city. The accused named Basharat Ali S/o Mohd Sadeeq a resident of Tad Karnah Kupwara was evading arrest in case FIR No 19/2022 of SIA Kashmir for the last three years. The statement reads that the case pertains to a Pakistan sponsored Narco-Terror module of Lashkar-e-Toiba involved in smuggling of [] The post SIA

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: The ICMR has sought collaboration with Indian industry partners for manufacturing indigenously developed monoclonal antibodies for treating deadly Nipah Virus following the successful animal trials to ensure their timely access during outbreaks. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the antibodies produced by the immune system to protect against foreign substances and harmful pathogens. The Nipah virus (NiV), which has an extremely high fatality rate, ha

PATNA/SIWAN, Nov 1: BJP president JP Nadda on Saturday alleged that the RJD wants to bring back jungle raj in Bihar if it is voted to power, and nominating late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddins son points to it. Addressing an election rally in Siwan virtually as bad weather prevented him from reaching the venue, Nadda alleged that kidnapping had become an industry during jungle raaj (lawlessness) and ransom used to be settled at the then CMs house. Bihar witnessed jungle raj [] T

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Power consumption in the country fell by 6 per cent to 132 billion units in October from 140.47 BUs in same month last year, mainly on account of less use of cooling appliances. The October month also saw rains in various parts of the country. The decline in power consumption was attributed to unseasonal rainfall during the month in some parts of the country coupled with onset of winter season, which kept temperatures in check, [] The post Power consumption dips 6 pc to 132 bi

BEGUSARAI, Nov 1: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday alleged that the NDA Government at the Centre and in Bihar have been indulging in divisive politics and propagating fake nationalism to win elections. Addressing her maiden poll rally at Begusarai in the Bihar polls this year, she claimed that there is no double-engine Government in the state as everything is controlled from Delhi. She also criticised the BJP over the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in [] The

MUMBAI, Nov 1: The high-value Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 5,817 crore are still in circulation, according to the Reserve Bank data released on Saturday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023. Rs 2,000 banknotes continue to be legal tender. In a statement, the central bank said the total value of Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation, which was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close [] The post Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 5,

PATNA/GOPALGANJ, Nov 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday raked up the high-handedness of Sadhu Yadav, former Bihar CM Rabri Devis estranged brother, to warn people of the poll-bound state that jungle raj will come back if RJD returned to power. Shah, who was scheduled to address an election rally in Gopalganj district, spoke virtually as bad weather prevented him from reaching the venue. This election is an opportunity to decide who should be entrusted with the future of [] The post Thi

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: DRI officers have seized 4.7 kg of cocaine worth about Rs 47 crore from a female passenger arriving from Colombo at the Mumbai airport and arrested five persons, the finance ministry said on Saturday. In a statement the ministry said DRI officers intercepted the passenger shortly after her arrival and subjected her baggage to detailed examination. The scrutiny led to the discovery of nine pouches of a white powdery substance concealed inside coffee packets. Preliminary testing

CAIRO, Nov 1: Egypt is inaugurating on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum, two decades in the making, with the aim of drawing more visitors to revitalise the countrys tourist industry. Located just outside Cairo on the Giza Plateau, which also includes the three pyramids and the Sphinx, the museum will be the worlds largest dedicated to a single civilisation. It will display over 50,000 artefacts detailing life in ancient Egypt. World leaders, including monarchs, heads of state and governments,

LEH, Nov 1: The Ladakh administration has cited ongoing administrative changes and the implementation of amendments for womens reservation as the reasons behind the delay in holding elections for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh. According to an order issued by the Department of Law and Justice, Deputy Commissioner Romil Singh has been tasked with administering the affairs of the BJP-led council, as its five-year term ended two days ago, until a new council is constitu

Jammu, Nov 1 : In a major step to curb the rising misuse of courier and parcel services for drug trafficking, District Magistrate Jammu, has issued a stringent order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, directing all courier, logistics, and parcel companies operating in the district to implement strict verification measures and comply with NDPS Act provisions. An order issued by DM Jammu, Whereas, it has been reported that courier companies and parcel servic

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Logistics service provider Shadowfax Technologies filed an updated papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 2,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 1,000 crore by existing shareholders, according to the updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) on Friday. As a part of the OFS, Flipkart Internet, Eight Roads Investments Mauritius II Ltd, NewQuest Asia [] The pos

KASIBUGGA (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 1: At least seven people were killed and two others injured at a temple stampede here in Srikakulam district on Saturday, said a police official. The stampede occurred at Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga at around 11.30 am, and Seven persons died and two others were injured, Kasibugga sub-division in-charge DSP Lakshman Rao told PTI. Reacting to the incident, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in a post on X said, The stampede at Kasibugga Venkates

Srinagar, Nov 1 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar (MeT) has issued a weather forecast and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting mainly dry conditions over the next few days, followed by a brief spell of rain and snow in parts of the Union Territory next week. As per the weather forecast the weather will remain generally dry from November 1 to 3 across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions. However, on November 4 and 5, the region is likely to [] The post Light rain, snow likely in J&K on Nov

Srinagar, November 1 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza inspired generations to dream and believe in their potential. Speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day international seminar on Rahis legacy at the University of Kashmir, Manoj Sinha said that Rahis greatest gift was the message of self-realization and the art of living life with purpose. He urged that Rahis ideals be carried beyond seminars and shared widely with the public, calling them an [] The pos

PATNA: (Nov 1) Asserting that being a Bihari is now a matter of pride, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday urged people to once again vote for the NDA in the upcoming assembly polls for faster development of the state. In a video message uploaded by his party, JD(U), on social media on Saturday, Kumar claimed that he has not done anything for his family and the states growth has always been his priority. Kumar also said that law [] The post Being Bihari now matter of pride; vote for ND

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Saturday reported a 26 per cent growth in its overall auto sales at 1,20,142 units in October this year. Domestic passenger vehicle sales grew by 31 per cent to 71,624 units in October as compared to 54,504 units in the same month last year, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) said in a regulatory filing. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market stood at 31,741 units, registering a growth of 14 [] The post M&M total auto sales rise 26 pc to 1,20,142

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Saturday reported a 39 per cent rise in total sales at 42,892 units in October as compared to 30,845 units in the same month last year. Exports were at 2,635 units last month, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement. TKM Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Varinder Wadhwa said the companys seamless synergies across operations and recently introduced festive editions of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and the 2025 [] The po

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Small and low-risk businesses will get GST registration within 3 working days as the GST department rolls out a simplified GST registration scheme for small and medium businesses from Saturday. Small and low-risk businesses applicants whom the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system identifies based on data analysis, or those applicants who self-assess that their output tax liability will not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh per month (inclusive of CGST, SGST/UTGST and IGST) will be able [] The

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: Fintech firm Pine Labs is gearing up to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on November 7, aiming to raise Rs 2,080 crore through fresh issue of shares. The companys maiden public offering would conclude on November 11. The bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on November 6, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP). Apart from fresh issue, there would be an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 8.23 crore [] The post Pine Labs to launch IPO on Nov 7; aims to rais

SRINAGAR, Nov 1: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the recently opened Chrysanthemum garden here would be a beautiful attraction for the tourists visiting the Valley in the autumn season. Abdullah, the president of the ruling National Conference (NC), visited the Valleys first Chrysanthemum garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, at the Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden here. The garden was opened to the public by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on October 25

NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Chimpanzees might be rational thinkers, capable of changing minds when presented with new information, a new study has found. Findings published in the journal Science challenge the traditional view that rationality the ability to form and revise beliefs based on the strength of available evidence is exclusive to humans, said researchers, including those from the University of California, Berkeley, in the US. The team presented chimpanzees in the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee San

LOS ANGELES, Nov 1: Actor Benicio Del Toro is set to reunite with filmmaker Grant Singer for the upcoming film Reenactment. According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, actor Cameron Diaz is also in talks to feature in the project written by Singer. The plot details are being kept under wraps, and the production is set to start in Los Angeles. It is produced by Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill under the production banner Black Label alongside [] The post Benicio Del Tor

BENGALURU, Oct 31: In a creative blend of indulgence and awareness, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) launched Check-Olate, a dark chocolate-based campaign that urges women to take a sweet pause for their health this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative transforms a simple chocolate bar into a self-care reminder, with each Check-Olate bar carrying a QR code that opens a step-by-step animated guide on breast self-examination. Speaking about the campaign, Dinesh Madhavan, President Group Onco

BEIJING/GYEONGJU: (Nov 1) China will host the next years APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in November 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Saturday. The 2026 summit of leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations will be held at Shenzhen, he said while speaking at the concluding session of this years meeting being held at Gyeongju in South Korea. Next years summit will be Chinas third Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting as a host. The post China to host next years APE

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Oct 31: Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan, today undertook an extensive tour of Pashkum Constituency along with Executive Councillor (Rural Development), Kacho Mohd Feroz and district officers from various departments to review developmental works and listen to public grievances. At Pasbuchay, villagers raised several demands including the filling of vacant teacher posts, installation of an electricity transformer within a week, establishment of

Dr Jitendra Singh Standing at the threshold of global scientific renaissance, technology enriched India today is no longer a follower, but beckons others to follow her. Over the past decade, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in science, technology, and innovation. From digital empowerment to space exploration, the contoursof a self-reliant, technology-driven India an Atmanirbhar Bharat are becoming unmistakably clea

Prof Virender Gupta From the date of accession of Jammu and Kashmir with India, the valley always have being pampered and got a special treatment by the Government of India, while ignoring Jammu region in all respects. Kashmiri leadership was thrust on the people of Jammu region without taking them into confidence. In order to bring Sheikh Abdullah into the mainstream and to bring a stable peaceful atmosphere in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in valley, In 1975 Indra Gandhi, the [] The post Bif

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com The first tremors of any crisis between India and Pakistan are felt not in the corridors of power, but in the border villages of Jammu & Kashmir nestled in the shadow of the Pir Panjal ranges. Whether its cross-LoC firing, terrorist outrages, or strategic operations, the immediate impact falls upon civilians, soldiers, and the delicate fabric of daily life. This reality demands a unified response that transcends traditional silos. The Administ

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 31: The 69th National School Games in Wushu (Under-17) concluded today at the Indoor Sports Complex, Wazirbagh, Srinagar, organized by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, showcasing a thrilling finale and remarkable talent from across the country. Jammu & Kashmir athletes delivered stellar performances, making the Union Territory proud on home ground. Among the girls, Jiya Manhas emerged as a star, clinching Gold in the 48 kg category a

Pak, terror masterminds realised Indias true strength EKTA NAGAR (Gujarat), Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on countrys first premier Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming he prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Kashmir into the Indian Union. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing the national celebrations on the occasion of Sardar Patels 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Modi asserted the subsequent

MELBOURNE, Oct 31: Josh Hazlewood clinically dismantled a famed Indian top-order with a probing spell to kill the contest as Australia cantered to a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International here on Friday. In front of a 82,438 strong crowd, India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeats with as many as nine batters failing to reach double digits in a total of 125 in 18.4 overs. Only Abhishek Sharma, in the form of his life, stood tall amid [] The post Hazlewood dismantles India a

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) is allying itself with Modi Govts shift from Rule-Bound to Role-Based governance. For this purpose, Dr Jitendra Singh who is also the Chairman of IIPA, said

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Education Minister Sakeena Itoo today said the Government is focusing on strengthening the infrastructure of existing schools and colleges and filling staff vacancies to meet the growing educational needs of students, rather than opening new institutions. Replying to a clubbed question of legislators Mir Saifullah and Farooq Ahmad Shah in the Assembly, Itoo said that 52 newly sanctioned degree colleges are being made fully functional before any new proposal for addi

Termination of employees to continue Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Oct 31: With apparent reference to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said the absence of Statehood cannot be used as an excuse for underperformance, as the elected Government has all the powers. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing the J&K Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day celebrations at the SKICC here, Sinha said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stated in the Parliament that d

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Exposition of Kashmir Marathon-2025 at Polo View, Srinagar. The exposition marks the final leg of preparations for the much-anticipated second edition of the Kashmir Marathon, scheduled to be held on November 2 in the picturesque city. The Chief Minister inspected various stalls and counters set up by different Government departments, private sports firms and event partners. The exhibition showcas

NEW DELHI, Oct 31: The recent clarifications by the United States on the applicability of H-1B visa petitions for foreign nationals have partly alleviated concerns about the asset quality of the education loan portfolios on non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), said a CRISIL report today. The US clarification is that the new, increased one-time fee applies only to foreign nationals outside the US. Further, it applies only to new H-1B petitions filed and not to transition from one type of visa [

VARANASI, Oct 31: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan today said that religion may face a temporary crisis, but it cannot be permanent. This Dharamshala building is a testimony to this. It has faced so many crises, but ultimately, religion has triumphed, he said while inaugurating a Dharamshala built by the Sri Kashi Nattukottai Nagar Satram Management Society here. Vice President said, I came to Kashi about twenty-five years ago. I was a non-vegetarian then. In 2000, I became a vegetarian. [] The