New Delhi, Apr 15: Indias police force has less than 1,000 women in senior positions like Director-Generals and Superintendents of Police, with 90 per cent of all women in policing serving in the constabulary, according to a new report. The India Justice Report (IJR) 2025, initiated by Tata Trusts and supported by several civil society organisations and data partners, tracked the performance of states across four areas Police, Judiciary, Prisons and Legal Aid. According to the report, despite g

New Delhi, Apr 15: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would kick-start the process of organisational reforms in the party on Tuesday when he launches the first meet to empower District Congress Committee under the Sangathan Sirjan Abhiyan in Gujarats Modasa. Ahead of the meet, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said the first objective is to strengthen the party organisation by empowering District Congress Committees (DCC) and their presidents, and by introducing a new system of accountability. This

SYDNEY, Apr 15:In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to outsource thinking. But the emergence of technology that changes the way we live is not a new issue. The change from analogue to digital technology began around the 1960s and this digital revolution

NEW YORK, Apr 15: As President Donald Trump pushes the historical boundaries of executive power, some of the Democratic Partys core political institutions are preparing for the possibility that the federal government may soon launch criminal investigations against them. The Democrats dominant national fundraising platform, ActBlue, and the partys largest protest group, Indivisible, are working with their attorneys for just such a scenario, according to officials within both organizations. Trump

NEW DELHI, Apr 15:India has the potential to overtake Brazil and China to become the worlds second largest iron ore producer, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal said on Tuesday. Indias iron ore production in 2024-25 (April-January) rose by 3.5 per cent to 236 million metric tonnes (MMT) compared to 228 MMT in the year-ago period. Explaining how India can surpass Brazil and China in iron ore production, he said, Given our huge reserves, we can produce 700 million tonnes [] The post India has po

NEW DELHI, Apr 15:Auto stocks rallied on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said that he might temporarily exempt the industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector. Motherson jumped over 8 per cent, Bharat Forge surged nearly 6 per cent, Tata Motors rallied 4.70 per cent and Mahindra & Mahindra climbed 4 per cent on the BSE. The stock of TVS Motor surged 2.93 per cent, Bajaj Auto (2.67 per cent), Hero MotoCorp (2.42 per cent), Ashok [] The post Auto stocks rally as Trump consid

JAMMU, Apr 15: The School Education Department (SED) has delegated the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers of 80 headless institutes to as many officers. See Order Copy Click Here. See Order Copy Click Here. See Order Copy Click Here. The post SED Delegates DDO Powers Of 80 Headless Institutes To As Many Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 15: Atleast ten people were injured after a minibus met with an accident in Ghambir Mughlan area of Manjakote in Rajouri on Tuesday. Officials said that a minibus bearing registration number JK02Q2158 lost its control due to which turned turtle at Ghambir Mughlan area. Police along with locals soon reached the accident spot and started the rescue operation. In this incident ten people were injured who were shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. A police officer said that [] The pos

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NEW DELHI, Apr 15: On the Hajj pilgrimage, the Ministry of Minority Affairs on Tuesday said that the Saudi Hajj Ministry has agreed to re-open the Haj (Nusuk) Portal for Combined Haj Group Operators (CHGOs) to accommodate 10,000 pilgrims, based on current availability in Mina. MoMA has issued urgent directions to CHGOs to complete their process without delay, the ministry said. The post Saudi Haj Portal Reopens To Accommodate 10,000 More Indian Pilgrims: Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

JAMMU, Apr 15: Registrations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra started on Tuesday. Visuals showed huge queues of people waiting to register. Rohit, a devotee, said that health checkups were being conducted for the devotees signing up for the yatra. I am very excited this is my second time going for the Amarnath yatra. Devotees who have signed up for the yatra have to undergo health checkups, he said. Sonia Mehra, an excited devotee, said that this was her second time [] The post Registrations Begi

New Delhi, Apr 15: Robert Vadra, businessman and brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for questioning in a Haryana land deal-linked money laundering case, official sources said. The 56-year-old Vadra walked down for about 2 km, along with his security personnel and a media posse, from his residence at Sujan Singh Park in central Delhi to the ED headquarters on APJ Abdul Kalam Road. Speaking to reporters,

Jammu, Apr 15: An elderly lawyer allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his licensed gun in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police officials said on Tuesday. Ghulam Nabi Zargar shot himself at his residence in the Alyarabad locality of Kishtwar town around 11 pm on Monday, the officials said. According to preliminary investigation, the octogenarian was suffering from depression and used his 12-bore gun to end his life, police said. The body was shifted to hospital and hande

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 14: Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting to review the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and development works in the district. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma briefed the MP about the status of the ongoing developmental initiatives across different sectors. Click here to watch video The MP took a comprehensive review of centrally sponsored sche

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Apr 14: During his one day visit here today, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence for a one to one meeting lasting over thirty minutes. The meeting assumes significance because it comes at a time when, with the assistance of the Yogi Government in the State and the support of the Modi Government at the Centre, UP is set to get a major technology push. The two leaders discussed [] The post Dr Jitendra meets

*Tara, Bhalla call for strengthening constitution Excelsior Correspondent SUCHETGARH, Apr 14: The JKPCC chief, Tariq Hameed Karra has cautioned the people against attempts to weaken the constitution by the Modi Govt and said its time to fight for safeguarding the constitution and constitutional values in the country. Addressing a party gathering at Suchetgarh near Indo-Pak border today along with AICC general secretary & CLP leader G A Mir besides several other senior leaders of the party includ

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 14: Kuldeep Raj Dubey, Member of Legislative Assembly from Reasi today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and apprised him of various public important issues of his constituency. Saraf Singh Nag, Chairman, District Development Council Reasi was also present during the interaction. Meanwhile, Jagmeet Kour Bali, Chairperson, All Sikh Minority Employees Association (ASMEA) and All Employees Joint Association Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor. The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today held a public darbar in village Lam Nowshera to listen to the grievances and genuine concerns of the general public. The interactive session witnessed a significant turnout of people from various walks of life, highlighting issues ranging from infrastructure development to basic amenities The DyCM patiently heard the concerns of the attendees and assured them of swift redressal. While emphasising the unwaveri

Lone criticizes NC Chiefs remarks Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Apr 14: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today backed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speakers decision to disallow discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that the matter is already sub judice in the Supreme Court. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah said the Act was unconstitutional and that his party, along with other like-minded parties, has approached the Supreme Court. We had appealed for it to be reconsider

People have not elected yes-men Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Apr 14: Stating that the discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act should have been allowed in the Assembly, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Kulgam MLA M.Y. Tarigami today said that people have not elected their representatives to be yes-men. Click here to watch video Addressing a press conference, Tarigami said that it was essential for J&K to express its opinion; however, he noted that the discussion was not allowed. The [] The p

*Demands fair investigation Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 14: Tension gripped Nowshera town today after the family members and relatives of a woman staged a strong protest, blocking the Jammu-Poonch National Highway at Nowshera bridge for nearly two hours, following her mysterious death. The deceased, identified as Juley Charnal, wife of Inderjeet Singh, resident of Kanara (Nowshera) and originally hailing from Dhangri (Rajouri), died under suspicious circumstances early in the day. As pe

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Rahul Sahai, Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Jammu Chapter, felicitated Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with a traditional shawl and a sapling, symbolizing respect and sustainability, at the prestigious ICC Aviation & Tourism Conclave 2025, held at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. Sahai was joined by his counterpart from Kashmir, Khalid Wani, Chairman of ICC Kashmir Chapter, in extending the warm gesture. The event witnessed participation fr

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 14: The J&K Hajj and Umrah Services Association today expressed deep concern over the sudden 20 percent reduction in Hajj quota for private tour operators, calling it a major blow to both the operators and pilgrims. Addressing a press conference here, the associations General Secretary Omar Nazir Tibetbakal said the decision had come at the last minute, leaving both operators and intending pilgrims in a state of confusion and distress. Click here to watch vi

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: J&Ks explosive batter Abdul Samad continues to shine in the IPL, displaying maturity, consistency and raw power despite limited opportunities. A natural top-order player, Samad often bats lower down but has made every chance count with impactful cameos. He smashed 22 off 8 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, 27 off 12 versus Punjab Kings, 4 off 2 against Mumbai Indians, and 20 off 11 facing Chennai Super Kings all highlighting his finishing prowess.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: In a tragic incident, Jammu and Kashmir has lost a promising young cricketer, Bilal Mohi-u-Din (18), who died of sudden cardiac arrest. Hailing from Kupwara, Bilal was a talented fast bowler and a product of the JKCA Talent Hunt programme. He represented J&K in the prestigious All India Vijay Merchant Trophy 2022-23 as part of the U-16 team. The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of the [] The p

DHAKA, Apr 14: Bangladeshs deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has said that anti-independence forces have illegally seized power and were actively trying to destroy the countrys secular culture as she urged people to drive the usurpers out. Today, anti-liberation forces have illegally seized power in Bangladesh. They are actively trying to destroy Bengali culture, the 77-year-old self-exiled ousted premier said in a statement on the occasion of Bengali New Year- Pohela Boishakh. Hasina left Ba

NEW DELHI, Apr 14 : Absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested by Belgium authorities following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud case. The Belgian Police took custody of the second prime suspect in this case, after Choksis nephew diamantaire Nirav Modi, on April 12 in Antwerp based on an extradition request moved by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), official sources s

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KARGIL, Apr 14: The 2nd Annual Mega Sports Meet 2025, organized by Pairwan-e-Wilayat, culminated at the scenic Goma Kargil Ground, celebrating sportsmanship, youth engagement and community spirit under the theme Play with Heart, for Heart. The event witnessed vibrant participation from all local mohallas, including Gangshan, Yangti, Brokgroung, Yabgo, Hatoo, Hassan Abad, Medar, Gurba, Dox and Zothpa. Competitions ranged from inter-mohallah events like Tug of War an

KATHMANDU, Apr 14 : Nepals President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Monday extended their greetings on the Nepali New Year Bikram Era 2082. On this day, I call upon all stakeholders to unite with enthusiasm for the nations progress and prosperity, and to move forward with a shared commitment, said a message from the president. This Bikram Era, deeply rooted in history and social life, represents Nepals civilisation, traditions, and values, he said. As [] The post Nepal p

AYODHYA (UP), Apr 14 : A security wall spanning approximately four kilometres is being erected around the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and is anticipated to be finalised in 18 months, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Building Construction Committee chairperson Nripendra Misra on Monday said. Updates regarding the Ram Temples construction were discussed on the third day of the meeting of the committee on Monday, officials said here. The meeting centred on providing updates regarding the temples construction

YAMUNANAGAR, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there were blackouts when the Congress was in power before 2014 but Indias power production has doubled in the last decade and it is now exporting electricity. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of an 800-MW ultra-critical modern thermal power unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant here, the Prime Minister said Haryana is seeing double speed of the

More troops rushed to strengthen cordon Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: A contact was established with terrorists by security forces at village Lassana in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district tonight after which reinforcement has been rushed to the spot to ensure that the terrorists dont manage to escape taking cover of darkness. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Reports said a joint team of Army, police, Special Operations Group (SOG) and paramilitary forces established conta

Diversion of funds, mismanagement, irregularities in JKPCC Probe into Mughal Road scam of 2012 yet to be concluded Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 14: Shocking it may sound but it is a fact that Government is still examining the report of a fact finding committee, which was constituted way back in the year 2018 to look into diversion of funds, mismanagement and irregularities in Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC). Moreover, probe into the much-highlighted Mughal Road project s

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today said he is confident that the Supreme Court would not venture into legislative matter. He also said Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees declaration that the amended Waqf law will not be implemented in the State raises questions on whether she has any moral authority or the Constitutional right to occupy that position. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp I am confident that the Supreme Court will not venture [] Th

AHMEDABAD, Apr 14: In a joint operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad and the Indian Coast Guard have seized over 300 kg of drugs worth Rs 1,800 crore which were dumped into the Arabian Sea by Pakistani smugglers who fled across the international maritime boundary on being chased, officials said on Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The seized contraband is suspected to be methamphetamine and has been handed over to the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) for further probe, a [] T

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 14: Creating a stir in the political circles of Jammu and Kashmir, Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), and former Union Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad today dissolved all the units of his party. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A party spokesman said that DPAP Chairman, Ghulam Nabi Azad has dissolved all the units of the party including State, Provincial, Zonal, District and Block level committees, including chief spokesperson an

NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested by Belgium authorities following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies for his involvement in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud case. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Belgian Police took custody of the second prime suspect in this case, after Choksis nephew diamantaire Nirav Modi, on April 12 in Antwerp based on an extradition request moved by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the []

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Cyber Police in Srinagar today said that they arrested two kingpins who were running mule accounts and have initiated action against 50 persons whose bank accounts were found involved in illicit financial activity. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Cyber Police said that it has intensified its crackdown on mule bank accounts in Srinagar that are being used to facilitate large-scale cyber fraud and money laundering across the Valley. In a rec

LONDON, Apr 14: Social media company Meta said Monday that it will start using publicly available content from European users to train its artificial intelligence models, resuming work put on hold last year after activists raised concerns about data privacy. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said that it would train its AI systems using public posts and comments shared by adult users in the 27-nation European Union. Peoples interactions with Meta AI like questions and queries []

KOLKATA, Apr 14 : Indias hospitality sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2024, maintaining investment levels on par with the previous year. This robust performance, as reported by JLLs latest analysis, signals a strong recovery and expanding footprint for the industry across the subcontinent. The year 2024 saw about 25 deals, primarily involving operational properties in both business and leisure destinations. Whats particularly noteworthy was the significant shift towards Ti

By Kalyani Shankar There is a lot of concern about the Waqf Property Amendment Bill 2025, which the Lok Sabha passed on Wednesday. This controversial bill updates the 1995 Waqf Act and gives the Central Government more control over waqf properties. The Rajya Sabha cleared it the next day. President Draupadi Murmu gave her asset last week end converting it into a law. Waqf is the dedication of movable or immovable property for the purposes of Islam and holds a [] The post Implementation of Amende

JKPCC chief T H Karra addressing Cong meeting in Suchetgarh. The post JKPCC chief T H Karra addressing Cong meeting in Suchetgarh. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence at Lucknow on Monday. The post Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence at Lucknow on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

LG meeting Jagmeet Kour Bali on Monday. The post LG meeting Jagmeet Kour Bali on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi along with others inaugurating Duggar Mela at Jammu on Monday. The post MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi along with others inaugurating Duggar Mela at Jammu on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MP Mian Altaf chairing DISHA meeting at Rajouri on Monday. The post MP Mian Altaf chairing DISHA meeting at Rajouri on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking during inauguration of the CAT Lucknow office building at Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Monday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh speaking during inauguration of the CAT Lucknow office building at Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MP Gulam Ali Khatana addressing a gathering in Dansal on Monday. The post MP Gulam Ali Khatana addressing a gathering in Dansal on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

DC Rajouri Abhishek Sharma during visit to Mega Health Camp on Monday. The post DC Rajouri Abhishek Sharma during visit to Mega Health Camp on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Players in action during 2nd Annual Mega Sports Meet 2025 at Goma Kargil. The post Players in action during 2nd Annual Mega Sports Meet 2025 at Goma Kargil. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .