LONDON, Oct 3: Prince William has given his first indication of plans when he succeeds his father, King Charles III, as British monarch in a rare candid interview for a light-hearted international travel documentary. The 43-year-old Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne told Canadian actor Eugene Levy during filming at Windsor Castle for The Reluctant Traveller that change was on his agenda. In clips released to promote the show that airs this week, Levy asks William if [] The post Prin

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3: Journalists across Pakistan have criticised the federal government for a crackdown on a press club in the national capital by police and the thrashing of journalists, even as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered an inquiry into the incident. The Islamabad police attacked the National Press Club (NPC) on Thursday while dispersing a protest by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC). TV footage showed policemen armed with batons attacking journalists on the pres

NEW YORK, Oct 3: President Donald Trump is openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign, as one of its architects works to use the government shutdown to accelerate his goals of slashing the size of the federal workforce and punishing Democratic states. In a post on his Truth Social site on Thursday morning, Trump announced he would be meeting with his budget chief, Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame, to [] The post Trump no

NEW DELHI, Oct 3: State-owned NHAI on Friday said it will install project information signboards with quick response (QR) codes along the National Highway stretches to provide relevant information and emergency helpline numbers to commuters. The vertical QR Code Sign Boards will provide project-specific information, including national highway number, highway chainage, contact numbers for highway patrol, toll manager, resident engineer, and emergency helpline 1033, NHAI said in a statement. Thes

NEW DELHI, Oct 3: Maruti Suzuki Indias production rose 26 per cent year-on-year in September as the company increased vehicle dispatches to cater to the market demand, as per a regulatory filing. The countrys largest carmaker rolled out 2,01,915 units from its production sites across the country last month, compared with 1,59,743 units in September 2024. The company produced 12,318 units of Alto and S-Presso last month, marginally up compared to 12,155 units in the year-ago period. Production o

NEW DELHI, Oct 3 : 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, on Friday hailed the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Thiruvananthapuram for producing high-quality medical devices at affordable prices and called for scaling up production and expanding awareness of these

AHMEDABAD, Oct 3: India reached 448 for five at stumps on day two of the opening Test against the West Indies, stretching their lead to 286 runs after centuries from KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja here on Friday. Jadeja (104) and Washington Sundar (9) were at the crease at close of play. The duo of Jadeja and Jurel added 206 runs for the fifth wicket to guide the hosts to a dominant position. This was the 24-year-old Jurels [] The post India reach 448/5 at stumps on day two, lead by 2

New Delhi, Oct 3: India on Friday said Pakistan must be held accountable for its horrific human rights violations against innocent protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Several areas in PoJK have witnessed widespread protests with people demanding basic rights, justice and an end to what they described as systemic oppression. We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including brutalities by Pakistani forces on innocent civilian

Leh, Oct 3: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday reviewed the security situation in the Union territory as all schools up to class 8 reopened in violence-hit Leh after nine-days closure, officials said. Barring prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons and suspension of mobile internet services, most of the restrictions have gradually been lifted in the town following improvement in the overall situation, the officials said. Lt Governor chaired a high-level security revi

Hyderabad, Oct 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that the NDA government has demonstrated, through 2016 surgical strike, 2019 Balakot airstrike and the recent Operation Sindoor, that the country can cross any border whenever necessary to protect citizens and safeguard Indias unity and integrity. Speaking at JITO Connect organised by Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) here, he said innocent people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack by being identified by their

Jammu, Oct 3: The BJP will set the ball rolling for the elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir by holding a core group meeting here on Saturday. The Election Commission (EC) announced on September 25 that the elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory would be held on October 24, more than four years after they fell vacant. The core group meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP will be held [] The post J&K BJP To Hold Core Group Meeting In Jammu On Saturday

TOKYO, Oct 3: A major Japanese beverage producer says it has been hit by a cyberattack that left its operations disrupted for the fifth day on Friday, and Japanese media are reporting that stocks of the companys popular beer and other beverages are running low in some stores. Asahi Group Holdings said its computer systems were hit by a cyberattack on Monday, creating glitches that have affected orders, shipments and a customer call centre in Japan. Overseas systems were [] The post Cyberattack

PARIS, Oct 3: Frances new Prime Minister announced Friday he would not use a special constitutional power to force a budget through parliament without a vote and will instead seek a compromise with lawmakers from the left and the right. Sbastien Lecornu, a 39 year-old centrist, was appointed last month by President Emmanuel Macron after political turmoil over planned spending cuts that led to the fall of his predecessor. Fridays move seek to prevent a no-confidence motion from being [] The post

Anupgarh/Jaipur, Oct 3: In a stern warning to Pakistan, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday that the neighbouring country should stop sponsoring terrorism on its soil if wants to retain its place on the world map. The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) also said the restraint shown by New Delhi during Operation Sindoor would not be repeated in case of a future military conflict and urged Indian soldiers to remain poised for action. India, as a country, is [] The post Army Chief Warns Pak,

Jammu, Oct 3: The Centre has appointed eight IAS officers, including Shah Faesal, as Central Prabhari Officers for Aspirational Blocks in Jammu and Kashmir, and two IAS officers for Ladakh. IAS officer Shah Faesal has been assigned the Aspirational Block in Bandipora. As per details, Shah Faesal (IAS), Deputy Secretary, Culture, has been appointed for Bandipora (Tulail), J&K; Ankita Anand (IAS), Deputy Secretary, Jal Shakti (Drinking Water & Sanitation), for Kishtwar (Marwah), J&K; Mujtaba Ahmad

NEW DELHI, Oct 3: The Delhi Police have so far seized over 4,600 kg of illegal firecrackers in separate operations across the city in the run-up to the festive season, an official said on Friday, adding that a total of 10 people have been apprehended so far. The action comes amid a complete ban on the storage, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital, imposed by the Delhi government in line with Supreme Court directions to curb [] The post Delhi Police seize over 4,600 kg of firecra

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MUMBAI, Oct 3: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Friday said his teen daughter was asked to send her nude photo while playing an online video game on her mobile, but showed presence of mind and shut off the device. The actor shared the disturbing incident before an audience, which included Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior police officials, at a cyber safety awareness programme in Mumbai. Narrating the incident, the actor said his daughter was playing the online video [] The

Ahmedabad: As a brand ambassador for Citizen Solar, the very actor who shines in the eyes of the audience is Pratik Gandhi. From being a Gujarat based company to becoming an acknowledged national name in solar panel manufacturing, that itself is an indication of its growth. This partnership goes beyond branding of the brand; it reflects the companys growing influence in the renewable energy sector and its renewed commitment to making a real difference in peoples lives with authenticity and [] Th

New Delhi, Oct 3: Cases registered under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act jumped six times in 2023 compared to the previous year, with Assam alone accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the total cases, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The NCRB data also revealed that 16,737 girls and 129 boys were kidnapped or abducted for marriage in 2023. The report further shows that 6,038 cases were filed under the Act in 2023, a [] The post Child marriage cases rise six

MANCHESTER, Oct 3: Police on Friday identified the two men who were killed in a car and knife attack on a synagogue in northwest England on the holiest day of the Jewish year, as Britains chief rabbi said an unrelenting wave of antisemitism lay behind the crime. Greater Manchester Police said local residents Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, died in the attack on the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in the Manchester suburb of Crumpsall. Three other people [] The post UK police relea

LONDON, Oct 3: The Church of Englands long search for a new leader is set to end Friday amid hopes the next Archbishop of Canterbury will help the church recover from scandal and guide the global Anglican movement through disagreements over sex and gender. The former archbishop, Justin Welby, announced his resignation last November after an independent investigation found he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon [] The post

New Delhi, Oct 3: The CBI has arrested an official of Integrated Financial Advisor, Controller General of Defence Accounts, for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 3.5 lakh to clear a supply order for installation of CCTVs in an Air Force station, officials said on Friday. The owner of the CCTV company approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claiming that Ashok Kumar Jadav, auditor/personnel of Integrated Financial Advisor (IFA), Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Gandhinagar

New Delhi, Oct 3: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday said that 4 to 5 Pakistani fighter jets, most likely F-16s, were destroyed on the ground during air strikes carried out as part of Operation Sindoor. Singh said the IAF targeted several Pakistani airbases, damaging radars, command centres, runways, hangars, and a surface-to-air missile system. He added that a C-130-class aircraft and possibly a high-value surveillance aircraft were also hit during the operation

Jammu, Oct 3: Surrounded by Pakistan and China, Ladakh cannot afford violence but some people are trying to vitiate the atmosphere in the Union territory and they will not be spared, Lt Governor (LG) Kavinder Gupta said. He said a magisterial probe has been launched into the September 24 violence that left four persons dead and scores injured in Leh. He also expressed satisfaction over the fast improving situation in the town, where the authorities eased the curfew for the [] The post Ladakh Can

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Srinagar, Oct 3: Kashmir on Friday received its first automobile rake from the Jammu Division of Northern Railway, bringing new vehicles to the Valley directly from manufacturing plants, officials said. The train, carrying 116 vehicles manufactured at Maruti Suzukis Manesar plant, reached the Anantnag Goods Shed in south Kashmir on Friday morning, officials added. The arrival of the automobile carrier marks a milestone in the transportation of automobiles to Kashmir. The new vehicles had to be d

In air we have evidence of one long-range strike of AWACS and 4 to 5 fighters: IAF chief on losses to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor The post In air we have evidence of one long-range strike of AWACS and 4 to 5 fighters: IAF chief on losses to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Shimla, Oct 3: The population of rare snow leopards in high-altitude tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh has increased by 62 per cent over the past four years, says a newly released survey. The count stood at 51 in 2021, according to the baseline survey conducted by the Wildlife Wing of the state Forest Department. It has now increased to 83, officials said on Friday, citing the study conducted during the past one year. The survey also involved strong community participation, [] The post Snow leopa

DEIR AL-BALAH, Oct 3: Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, health officials said, as Hamas was still considering its response to US President Donald Trumps proposal for ending the nearly two-year war. The plan requires Hamas to return all 48 hostages about 20 of them thought by Israel to still be alive give up power and disarm in return for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and an [] The post Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hama

Rohtak, Oct 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, as part of efforts to promote the cooperative sector. Built at a cost of Rs 325 crore, the plant will house state-of-the-art machinery and is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 1,000 people, according to an official statement. Shah, who also holds the cooperation portfolio, inaugurated the newly constructed plant at Industrial Model Township, Rohtak. S

Anantnag, Oct 3: In a landmark development for Jammu and Kashmirs logistics and transport infrastructure, the first-ever rake carrying automobiles was successfully unloaded today at the newly operational Anantnag Goods Shed. The train, dispatched from Maruti Suzuki India Limiteds Gati Shakti Terminal in Manesar, Haryana, arrived in the early hours of Friday, completing a journey of over 850 kilometers in approximately 45 hours. The rake carried 116 newly manufactured vehicles, marking the beginn

NEW DELHI, Oct 3: Pharmaceutical company Rubicon Research is set to raise Rs 1,377.50 crore through its initial public offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on October 9. According to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP), the issue will close on October 13, while the bidding for anchor investors will open for a day on October 8. The company has fixed a price band at Rs 461 to Rs 485 per share for its maiden public offering. Rubicon Researchs [] The post Rubicon Research to launch Rs 1,37

NEW DELHI, Oct 3: Shares of Jinkushal Industries on Friday listed over 3 per cent higher than the issue price of Rs 121. The stock started trading at Rs 125, up 3.30 per cent from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE. Later, the stock recovered some of the early lost ground and hit a high of Rs 128, a jump of 5.78 per cent on the BSE. But it again slipped and was trading at Rs [] The post Jinkushal Industries shares climb over 3 pc in market debut trade appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, Oct 3: Shares of biofuels producer TruAlt Bioenergy Ltd on Friday listed with a premium of nearly 11 per cent against the issue price of Rs 496. On the BSE, the stock listed at Rs 550, a jump of 10.88 per cent from the issue price. Shares of the company started trading at Rs 545.40, a premium of 9.95 per cent on the NSE. The companys market valuation stood at Rs 4,617.78 crore. The initial share sale [] The post TruAlt Bioenergy shares debut nearly 11 pc higher appeared first on Dail

CHENNAI, Oct 3: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalins dream of his DMK winning 200 seats in next years Assembly election will be shattered, said AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. The huge turnout of people at the political rallies he has been addressing throughout the state, especially in the Harur Assembly constituency, was a grim reminder to Stalin that the DMK will be defeated by the AIADMK combine by winning ten seats more than the DMKs target, he said. [] The post AIADMK will shatter Sta

CANBERRA, Oct 3: Australias health minister said on Friday that the federal government is working to support citizens detained by Israel after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza by sea. Mark Butler told Seven Network television on Friday morning that the government has put in a formal request for information on how many Australians were detained on the humanitarian flotilla that was intercepted by the Israeli navy while attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. Organizers of the flotilla on [] Th

MOSCOW, Oct 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to devise measures, including buying more agricultural products and medicines from India, to soften the trade imbalance with India due to heavy crude import by New Delhi. Putins announcement comes weeks ahead of his visit to India in early December for an annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Russian president was speaking at the international Valdai discussion forum of security and geopolitical experts from 140 countries

NEW DELHI, Oct 3:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said Indias capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not only to manage uncertainty but to confront trade, financial and energy imbalances. Geopolitical conflicts are intensifying. Sanctions, tariffs, and decoupling strategies are reshaping global supply chains For India, these dynamics highlight both vulnerability and

Rajouri/Jammu, Oct 3: A policeman was found dead in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, officials said on Friday. Constable Shubam Choudhary, who was posted in Poonch, was reportedly returning from Nowshera town to his native village when he died under mysterious circumstances, they said. The body was found during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday and has been sent for postmortem. A probe has been launched in the matter. (Agencies) The post Policeman Found Dead In J&Ks Rajouri appear

Ladakh, Oct 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta said that for the past four days Markets are opened for general public from 10 am until 6 pm and vehicles are running normally after the recent protests in Leh. Even commercial vehicles are allowed today. The recent protests on September 24 were a result of people demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, which turned into clashes with the police officials in Leh. The Lieutenant Governor said [] The post Ensu

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New Delhi, Oct 3: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release. Wangchuk was detained under the stringent National Security Act on September 26, two days after protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union territory. He is lodged in Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan. Angmo, in her plea filed through lawyer Sarvam Ritam Khare, has challenged Wangchuks detention, besides seeking

Excelsior Correspondent NOWSHERA, Oct 2: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today laid the foundation stones for three vital bridge projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity in the Nowshera area. He laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 50-meter span motorable bridge with footpath over Androoth Nallah at Village Androoth under NABARD, with an estimated cost of Rs. 292 lakh. He also laid the foundation stone for the 28-meter span motorable bridge at Rattan Galla Kalsi

NEW DELHI, Oct 2 : Dutch giant ASML praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his openness with business leaders while highlighting a recent talk of CEO Christophe Fouquet with PM Modi. Speaking at POLITICO Competitive Europe Business Summit in Brussels, Frank Heemskerk, executive vice president of global public affairs at ASML, said India offered a sharp contrast to Europe. Heemskerk highlighted that its not always easy to reach European leaders for industry talks. On the other hand, he recalled

All military objectives of Op Sindoor achieved NEW DELHI/BHUJ, Oct 2: In a stern warning to Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any misadventure by Islamabad in the Sir Creek sector will invite a decisive response that could be strong enough to change both history and geography. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Singhs remarks from a military base near the India-Pakistan border in the city of Bhuj in Gujarat came against the backdrop of the neighbouring [] The

MOSCOW, Oct 2 : Indian missions in Russia, China, Pakistan and several other countries on Thursday celebrated Mahatma Gandhis 156th birth anniversary by garlanding his statues and highlighting the enduring relevance of his universal message of peace and non-violence. In Russia, Minister of State for Textile & External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid respects and floral tributes at Gandhis statue in the Ramenki Rayon Park of Moscow. Local authorities and Indian community representatives joined i

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 2: Showcasing remarkable consistency with the bat, 19-year-old Aarav Mahajan, a talented top-order batter from Jammu, has earned a place in the 18-member Uttarakhand Ranji Trophy squad for the upcoming season. Aaravs selection comes on the back of a stellar run across multiple age-group tournaments, including the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the Mens U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy. He amassed nearly 700 runs, including three centuries and thre

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 2: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra today demanded an impartial inquiry into the Leh violence that resulted in the deaths of four persons on September 24, insisting it should be conducted by a sitting High Court judge or, if not possible, a retired judge of integrity. While talking to reporters here, he said, Whatever happened in Leh, we will not repeat it, but there should be an inquiry. And the [] The post K

Normalcy back in Leh, schools up to Class 8 to open today *26 detainees released, 30 still in custody Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Oct 2: The administration today ordered magisterial inquiry into September 24 violence in Leh that left four civilians dead and 90 others including 30 police and CRPF personnel injured with timeline of four weeks for completion but the two Buddhist religious bodies reiterated their demand for judicial inquiry into the killings even as 26 youths detained for the [] The post