Bengaluru, Jul 5: Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra on Saturday clinched the inaugural NC Classic as he realised his dream of hosting and competing in a world class event in front of the home crowd and family members. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist emerged winner with his third round throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium watched by his parents. This was his third straight title, having won in Paris Diamond League (June 20) and Golden Spike in Ostrava, [] The post Hosting

Srinagar, Jul 5: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel, under the Chairmanship of Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan today. The Committee is on a study visit to the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir. Anurag Singh Thakur said that the committees visit to Jammu Kashmir is also a part of the confidence building measures by the Government of India, post the Pahalgam Terror Attack. It will also spread the [] The post M

Patna, Jul 5: Lalu Prasad was re-elected national president of the RJD, a party he founded by splitting the Janata Dal, on Saturday. Addressing the national council of the party following the re-election on its 28th anniversary, the 78-year-old leader said a survey is being done to identify suitable candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. A survey is underway to pick up the candidates from among you people. I will take a final decision in consultation with Tejashwi, [] The post

SRINAGAR, Jul 5: In a significant boost to Jammu & Kashmirs tourism profile, the Union Ministry for Tourism is organising two day Tourism Secretaries Conference of all States and Union Territories at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 7th and 8th July 2025, for the fist time in Jammu & Kashmir The national event will bring together the Tourism Secretaries and Heads from across the country for high-level deliberations on collaborative policy-making and strate

Jammu, Jul 5: Several illegally-built structures, allegedly used for cattle smuggling, were demolished during an anti-encroachment drive here on Saturday, officials said. The drive was jointly conducted by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) and police in the Khanpura area of Nagrota on the city outskirts, they added. The officials said police have arrested three cattle smugglers Babur Chaudhary, Zakir Hussain and Bashir Ahmed Kichloo and rescued 34 animals that were being transported illega

Srinagar, Jul 5: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday surpassed the previous records of over 70 years by witnessing the seasons highest temperature at 37.4 degree Celsius. According to details available with news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), at 37.4 degree Celsius, Srinagar has recorded the highest July temperature since 1953. It is also the 3rd highest July temperature since 1892, an independent weather forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng told said. He has predicted a s

BASOHLI, Jul 5 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Minister of State for Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today held a nearly three-hour long Public Durbar at Basohli in district Kathua, as part of his continued outreach efforts to engage directly with citizens and local representatives , not only at district level bit also at Tehsil, block and Panchayat level. The entire district admin

Mumbai, Jul 5: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he and MNS head Raj Thackeray have come together to stay united as the cousins shared a political stage for the first time after two decades on the issue of Marathi identity and imposition of the Hindi language. Addressing a victory rally in Worli here to celebrate the rollback of the Hindi language GRs (resolutions) by the BJP-led government, Uddhav hinted at contesting the upcoming civic elections together. [] The post Have

MUMBAI, Jul 5: Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday said the interpretation of law or the Constitution has to be pragmatic and in a way that suits the needs of society. Speaking at a felicitation organised for him by the Bombay High Court here, he also mentioned that recently he had received complaints about the rude behaviour of some of the colleagues, and urged the judges to protect the reputation of the institution. Citing a past Supreme [] The post Interpretation Of La

Srinagar, Jul 5: A case has been registered against several individuals for allegedly attempting to provoke unrest and disturb public order and communal harmony during a Muharram procession in the city, police said on Saturday. In violation of laid-down conditions, certain individuals committed deliberate and unlawful acts during the Muharram procession on MA Road on Friday, a police spokesperson said. He said the actions were aimed at provoking unrest, disrupting public order and disturbing com

Firozabad (UP), Jul 5: With opposition parties accusing the Election Commission of ignoring their concerns, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday asserted that the poll panel maintains a regular dialogue with political parties and 5,000 such meetings have been held in the past four months, beginning from the assembly level. Replying to queries from reporters in Firozabad, where he came to attend a private programme, Kumar said that after voters, political parties are the next imp

Shimla, Jul 5: The construction of three out of four National Highways is in an advanced stage in Himachal Pradesh and major works would be completed in the next two years, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said in Bilaspur on Saturday. About 2,593 km long, four National Highways are being constructed in the state at an estimated cost of about Rs 38,000 crore. Addressing reporters, Nadda also lashed out at the state government for not utilising the funds allocated [] The post All 4 NH projects to

New Delhi, Jul 5: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said the Supreme Courts in-house inquiry report in Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varmas case has no constitutional relevance as an investigation can only take place under the Judges Inquiry Act. Addressing a press conference, Sibal also accused the government of protecting Justice Shekhar Yadav and questioned the Rajya Sabha Secretariat over its attempt to reach out to him for the reported verification of his signature on the notice

New Delhi, Jul 5: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey finds merit in governments stance to encourage players of Indian origin living abroad to play for the country, saying it was a ray of hope for bettering national teams performance but he also underscored the difficulties in implementing the policy. The new Khelo Bharat Niti (National Sports Policy), which got Cabinet approval on July 1, signalled a departure from the governments earlier stand that only Indian passpor

DEHRADUN, July 5: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off a bus carrying the first batch of Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims from 11 states at the Tanakpur tourist rest house in Champawat district. Welcoming the pilgrims, Dhami gifted them souvenirs reflecting Uttarakhands cultural heritage and noted that they were privileged to have the opportunity to undertake the pilgrimage. Not everyone gets the privilege of visiting Kailash-Mansarovar. It is not just a religious journey but a

LONDON, July 5: The seven-year prison sentence of a 15-year-old boy who was found guilty of the manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli following an unprovoked assault is to be reviewed under the UKs unduly lenient sentence scheme. The Attorney Generals Office said on Friday that the sentence of the teenager, who cannot be named as he is a minor, will be reviewed by the Court of Appeal. It follows a detailed review of the case by the UKs Solicitor [] The post Sentence of teenage boy guilty of

ISTANBUL, July 5: The mayors of three major cities in southern Turkiye were arrested Saturday, state-run media reported, joining a growing list of opposition figures detained since the mayor of Istanbul was imprisoned in March. Abdurrahman Tutdere, the mayor of Adiyaman, and Zeydan Karalar, who heads Adana municipality, were detained in early morning raids, according to Anadolu Agency. Both are members of the main opposition Republican Peoples Party, or CHP. The CHP mayor of Antalya, Muhittin B

NEW DELHI, July 5: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers are expecting their topline growth to be impacted in the June quarter due to headwinds like unseasonal rains, a brief summer span and inflation pressure on key inputs. However, the FMCG industry witnessed a sequential recovery in demand during the quarter, with an uptick in volume growth, particularly in urban markets. Margins of FMCG majors such as Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer remained below the normative level, and they expect a

CHENNAI, July 5: Tyre manufacturer MRF Ltd has bagged the 23rd MMA award for managerial excellence in the manufacturing category, the Madras Management Association said on Saturday. The city-headquartered Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd has secured the top honour in the services category. The 23rd Madras Management Association Awards for Managerial Excellence were presented to top performers at an event held in the city on July 4, organised by the Madras Management Association.

NEW DELHI, July 5: Reliance Industries Ltds investments in new energy and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure are set to drive a projected USD 50 billion increase in the firms market value, according to Morgan Stanley analysts. The oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate, helmed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is gearing up for its next phase of value creation. Currently valued at over USD 240 billion, Reliances future growth hinges heavily on scaling its diversified verticals, particularly

NEW DELHI, July 5: Speciality chemicals company Safex Chemicals (India) has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator Sebi to seek approval to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 450 crore and an offer-for-sale of 35,734,818 shares by promoters, investors and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used for [] Th

SRINAGAR, Jul 5: Jammu and Kashmirs Education Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Saturday said that the government will take a final decision on the possible extension of summer vacations on Sunday, keeping in view the ongoing heatwave that has gripped the region. Speaking to reporters, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the growing concerns from students and parents alike, saying the department has been receiving numerous calls requesting the government to extend the summer break. We have received a lot of phone

New Delhi, Jul 5: The US authorities have arrested the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi on the basis of the extradition requests from the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI, officials said Saturday. Nehal Modi was taken into custody on Friday, US authorities have informed India, they said. The next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17, when Nihal may seek bail, but it will be opposed by the US prosecutors, they said. The move came [] The post Nirav Modis Brother Held

Srinagar, Jul 5: There was a minor accident at Chanderkote when a Pahalgam bound vehicle collided with other stationary vehicles due to brake failure. 36 pilgrims had received minor injuries. They were discharged after preliminary treatment and now on their way to holy cave. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, By the blessings of Lord Shiva, all the devotees are safe. Our priority is the safety of all pilgrims. Directed the officials concerned to implement comprehensive safety measures for

In India, Sarkari refers to government-related services or jobs, derived from the Hindi word for government. Sarkari Results and Sarkari Jobs are critical for millions of job seekers. This article explores their importance, processes, and impact. What Are Sarkari Jobs? Sarkari Jobs are employment opportunities in government organizations, including central and state departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), banks, railways, and others. They are coveted for stability, good salaries, fixed h

People who want stronger hair can transform it by embracing easy everyday routines to promote natural growth. Specific practices can fortify follicles, optimize circulation, stabilize the whole body. These routines integrate conscious practices, nutritious decisions, and revitalizing relaxation to establish an ideal atmosphere supporting hair growth. By incorporating these activities into daily life, individuals begin building a strong, healthy thread that does not need to be cultivated. Balance

ANAND, Jul 5: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Tribhuvan, Indias first national university for cooperatives, in Gujarats Anand district. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Union ministers of state for cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol attended the event held on the campus of the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) here. Shah performed a ritualistic pooja and unveiled a plaque. The university has been named a

Jammu, Jul 4: Security forces today recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources here said that during routine searches, a joint team of police and Army busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. The search party recovered, 14 rounds of AK rifle, six pistol rounds, three grenades, five pencil cells, wire cutter, multi-data cable connector, multi purpose knife, iron rod and a [] The post T

Mumbai, July 5: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said the three-language formula imposed by the state government was a precursor to its plan to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra as he shared the political stage with his cousin Uddhav after almost 20 years. Addressing a victory rally, Raj Thackeray, in a lighter vein, said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has managed to bring him and Uddhav together, a feat he said even Balasaheb Thackeray could not accomplish. After two decades, Uddhav [] The

NEW DELHI, July 5: The new Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore will help the industry and startups access funds to undertake research in key technology sectors, such as quantum computing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, a government official said. The scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, will help boost domestic manufacturing of high-end goods and services and create jobs in the country. It will also support the acquisition of [] T

Srinagar, Jul 5: Srinagar Police has attached a residential property, comprising 8 marlas and 202 sqft of land along with the building structure, worth Rs 1.5 crore under unlawful activities act. According to a statement, the property, located in Mir Masjid Mohalla, Shallabagh Khanyar, is recorded in the name of Mohammad Yousuf Shah S/o Hafiz Waliuallah Shah. It is currently in the possession of Masood Hussain Shah S/o Mohammad Yousuf Shah. The attachment has been carried out under the relevant

VATICAN CITY, July 5: In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who exercises authority in the Catholic Church must make oneself small, so that only Christ remains. In word and deed since, Leo has seemed intent on almost disappearing into the role. The shy Augustinian missionary has eschewed the headline-grabbing protagonism of past pontiffs in favour a less showy and more reserved way of being pope. Leo will disappear [] The post Pope Leo X

CAIRO, July 5: Hamas has confirmed it has delivered a positive response to mediators for a new Gaza ceasefire proposal with Israel and hostage release deal put forward by the US. The Ynet portal reported on Thursday that Hamas had given a positive response to Qatar regarding the new plan, which stipulates a 60-day ceasefire with the release of 10 live hostages and 18 dead. Hamas released a statement on July 3, saying that it had completed its internal consultations [] The post Hamas confirms pos

NAIROBI, July 5:Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming WANTAM, a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a one-term leader. They stick their index fingers in the air, saying Ruto must vacate the presidency when his term expires in 2027. For others who want him gone only three years after he was elected, even thats a long time. Kenyas fifth president became a remarkably unpopular leader barely two years into his presidency after proposing

SHANGHAI, July 5: Visitors were welcomed by a giant Lego man over 26 metres tall named Dada as they arrived at the new Legoland resort in Shanghai. The Legoland resort, which opened Saturday, is the first in China. It is the largest Legoland in the world and was built with 85 million Lego bricks. The resort was developed in conjunction with the Shanghai government by Merlin Entertainments and the LEGO Group. Among the main attractions in the resort is [] The post Worlds largest Legoland opens t

JAMMU, Jul 5: Jammu, July 4: The Planning Development and Monitoring Department has been named as the Nodal Department for the implementation of Phase-II of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP-II) in Jammu and Kashmir, while the Administrative Secretary of the department has been designated as the Nodal Officer. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Planning Department Named Nodal Agency for Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

NEW DELHI, July 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two key men allegedly involved in trafficking of humans to the US via the infamous dunki route, officials said on Saturday. The arrests came after searches at a location each in Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, they said. The accused, Sunny alias Sunny Donker of Dharamshala of Kangra district in HP, and Shubham Sandhal alias Deep Hundi of Ropar, Punjab, who was living in Outer Delhis Peeragarhi, were arrested [] The post NIA arr

Puri, Jul 5: Lord Jagannaths Bahuda Yatra or return car festival began on Saturday with the ceremonial Pahanadi ritual during which the idols are being carried in a ceremonial procession from Shree Gundicha Temple to the chariots parked at Saradhabali. Though the Pahandi ritual was scheduled to begin at 12 noon, it started at 10.30 am, much earlier during which the trinity- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, are being taken one by one to the chariots. The majestic [] The post Lor

Dharamshala, Jul 5: The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has clear signs and indications that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. Looking at the many [] The post I Hope To Live For

JOB OPPORTUNITY-CIVIL ENGINEER REQUIRED LOCATION: JAMMU AREA A REPUTED RMC (READY MIX CONCRETE) SUPPLIER IS LOOKING FOR A CIVIL ENGINEER FOR SITE VISITS AND MARKETING OF RMC IN THE JAMMU REGION. ATTRACTIVE SALARY LUCRATIVE INCENTIVES GREAT GROWTH OPPORTUNITY IF YOURE A MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL WITH GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND A TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! CONTACT: 9419182555 EMAIL: INFO@INFRABUSINESS.IN FRANCE WORK PERMIT HOTEL ND RESORTS JOB(KITCHEN HELPERS, HOUSE KEEPING,

PORT OF SPAIN, Jul 5: India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the Caribbean nation, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. In the meeting held on Friday, Prime Minister Modi announced a decision by India to issue Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards up to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora of Trinidad and Tobago, where

New Delhi, Jul 5: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-US trade deal, after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal claimed that India would not enter into an agreement under deadlines. Goyal had on Friday claimed that India would accept the proposed trade deal with the US only when it is fully finalised, and in the national interest. Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to [] The post Modi Will Bow To Tr

Ramban/Jammu, Jul 5: At least six Amarnath pilgrims suffered minor injuries in an accident involving three buses in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The buses were part of a convoy headed for Pahalgam base camp in south Kashmir from Jammus Bhagwati Nagar. The accident took place near Chanderkoot, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said. They said the accident occurred due to failure of the brakes of one of the buses which then hit two other vehicles. The injured []

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 4: Aimed to empower youth and strengthening the implementation of the J&K Governments flagship employment initiative, Mission YUVA, J&K Bank today launched a focussed and time-bound campaign titled YUVA Udaan across all its Zones in Jammu & Kashmir. The campaign was launched by MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee at the Banks corporate headquarters, to energize and operationalize the Banks pivotal role as the principal financial partner of Mission YUVA. The event w

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 4: The J&K Cooperative Societies Department, today convened a collaborative workshop to discuss and co-create the proposed Holistic Cooperative Development Programme (HCDP). Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives, Babila Rakwal, was the chief guest on the occasion. The event saw enthusiastic participation from a wide range of stakeholders including the representatives from cooperatives, Government departments, financial institutions and sector experts. Notable p

PUNE, Jul 4: The Narendra Modi-led government has adopted a well thought out holistic approach to improve the health of the citizens of the country, Union minister Amit Shah said in Pune on Friday. Special attention has been given to every programme touching health, especially medical education and research, Shah said after performing the ground breaking ceremony of Poona Hospital and Research Centre (PHRC) Health City project. In the past 11 years, the Modi government has made all the arrangeme

NEW DELHI, Jul 4: The Indian government does not take any position on matters concerning practices of faith and religion, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, two days after the Dalai Lama asserted that a trust of Tibetan Buddhists will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so. We have seen reports relating [] The post Indi

SHIMLA, July 4 : Torrential rains and landslides across Himachal Pradesh have claimed 69 lives so far, with 37 people still missing, while the number of injured has risen to 110, according to official data from the State Emergency Operation Centre. The disaster has left a trail of destruction across several districts, triggering flash floods, slope failures, and infrastructure collapse. The worst-affected district, Mandi, reported 20 deaths, while Kangra recorded 13, followed by Chamba (7), Shim

NEW DELHI, Jul 4 : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged on Friday that Kannada actor Ranya Rao orchestrated a well-structured operation with her associates for smuggling gold into India as it attached her assets worth more than Rs 34 crore as part of a money-laundering investigation. Harshavardini Ranya alias Ranya Rao (32) was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 after she landed from Dubai. DRI officials recov

PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Jul 4: The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word disputed structure be used in place of Shahi Eidgah Mosque of Mathura. The application was moved with a prayer to direct the stenographer concerned to use the word disputed structure in place of Shahi Idgah Mosque in the entire further proceedings of this original suit along with other connected matters. The application was supported by an affidavit of advocate Mahendra Pratap [] The post