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New Delhi, Mar 9: Well-designed physical activity initiatives that support walking, cycling and public transport can simultaneously contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation and promote health and equity, according to a study. Researchers, including those from the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, have developed a physical activity and climate change model, a conceptual framework offering a practical basis for integrated, equitable and sustainable solutions. Aligning physic

Over 30,000 enumerators, supervisors to cover 6,462 villages, 78 towns in two-phases JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, in presence of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, today chaired a high-level sensitisation session to review and strengthen preparations for the upcoming Census, 2027 which will be conducted digitally for the first time across the country. The session was attended by Administrative Secretaries of various departments, senior

New Delhi, Mar 9: Former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday strongly supported the proposal of simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies and said such a move will be in the interest of the country, will save time, improve governance and expedite development. Appearing before the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the bills seeking to introduce simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Azad also said that he has been a supporter of simultaneous [] The p

New Delhi, Mar 9: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West Asia entered the tenth day, world markets plummeted, and Brent crude oil, the international standard, surged to nearly USD 120 a barrel, about 65 per cent higher than when the war [] The post No Imm

Jammu, Mar 9: An Army soldier went missing on Monday during a river crossing training in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The White Knight Corps posted on X, During a river crossing training exercise conducted in the general area of Sundarbani, Sepoy Akshit Sharma was reported missing at around 12 pm today. Extensive search operations are underway with all available resources of the Indian Army and civil agencies being employed to locate the soldier, he [] The post

New Delhi, Mar 9: To prevent hoarding and black marketing, the booking period for LPG gas cylinders has been increased from 21 to 25 days, as per government sources. There were instances that people who were earlier booking LPG cylinders in 55 Days have started booking cylinders in 15 days, they said on Monday. The government has ordered refineries to boost LPG output and also ordered to prioritise domestic LPG over commercial connections. Domestic consumers will always be a priority, [] The pos

Srinagar, Mar 9: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Monday appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to consider withdrawing cases against youth detained and booked during protests over the killing of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Abdullah said that while maintaining law and order is important, it is equally necessary to understand the sentiments that led to the demonstrations. Abdullah, in a statement, appealed to Shah and security agencies to review the cases

LEH, Mar 9: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has assigned additional charge of the post of Assistant Chief Electoral Officer (ACEO) to JKAS officer Delex Namgil. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Namgil, who is presently serving as Assistant Commissioner Revenue in Leh, will hold the additional responsibility in addition to his own duties until further orders. See Order Copy Click Here The post Delex Namgil Gets Addl Charge Of ACEO Ladakh a

CS engages key stakeholders to chart future roadmap JAMMU, Mar 9: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today held detailed deliberations with stakeholders on the adoption and expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and delivery of public services across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides the concerned Administrative Secretaries was attended by the Director, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, CEO, India AI Mission; Special Director General, Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Spac

JAMMU, Mar 9: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau traps and arrests HC Parvaiz Ahmed Bhati, Investigating Officer of Police Post Talwara, District Reasi for demanding and accepting bribe of 5000. Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau, registered a case FIR No. 05/2026 U/S 07 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against public servant namely Head Constable Parvaiz Ahmed Bhati S/O Late Mohd Din R/O Village Mandhar Tehsil Haveli District Poonch presently posted at Police Post Talwara, Reas

New Delhi, Mar 9: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday postponed the class 12 board exams till March 16 in the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, officials said. The fresh dates were not immediately announced. After a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE mental agony of the students and the prevailing uncertainties, the board has decided to postpone [] The post Iran-Israel

Jammu, Mar 9: Several legislators on Monday called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and discussed development works and public welfare in their respective constituencies, an official spokesman said. The legislators who met Abdullah include BJPs Surjeet Singh Slathia (Samba), Daleep Singh Parihar (Bhaderwah), National Conferences Sajad Shaheen (Banihal), Arjun Singh Raju (Ramban), Khursheed Ahmed (Gulabgarh), and Abdul Majeed Bhat Laram (Anantnag West), the spokesman said. H

Jammu, Mar 9: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued directions to registry officials to ensure proper numbering of main case files, interlocutory applications (IAs), caveats and other related documents on judicial files to avoid inconvenience during court proceedings. According to a circular issued by the Registrar General M.K. Sharma,, it has been observed that in several cases listed before the court, the Main Case Numbers, IA Numbers and Caveat Numbers were not being filled

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Global warming has accelerated significantly since 2015, according to a study that accounts for natural fluctuations in warming rate and influences of El Nino events, volcanic eruptions and solar cycle variation on temperature data. Researchers, including those from Germanys Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, said short-term natural fluctuations in global temperature caused by El Nino, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles can mask changes in the long-term rate of wa

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: A court here on Monday granted 10-day interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, for attending his brothers wedding. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing the interim bail application filed by Imam, seeking relief for six weeks to attend the marriage scheduled this month. In an order, the court granted interim bail from March 20 to 30. Imam is an accused in the case pertaining to the February [] The post 2020 Delhi riots: Cour

Jammu, Mar 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo on Monday directed officials to enforce stricter quality checks and constant monitoring of drug supplies in government hospitals while reviewing the performance and functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL). Itoo emphasized on stricter quality checks and greater accountability in the procurement and supply of medicines and medical equipments for Health facil

New Delhi, Mar 9: A Manchester-bound IndiGo flight, operated with a leased Boeing 787 aircraft, returned to the national capital on Monday due to certain restrictions when the plane was to enter the Eritrea airspace, according to sources. Our flight 6E 033 operating from Delhi to Manchester had to return to its origin due to last-minute airspace restrictions, owing to the ongoing situation in West Asia. We are working with the relevant authorities to explore the possibilities of resuming the []

New Delhi, Mar 9: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that the AAIB probe into the fatal crash of the Air India aircraft in June last year is progressing at a very good pace, and the investigation report will be out very soon. Replying to a supplementary query during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Naidu said the ministry is doing its best to ensure flight operations and to bring back Indians stranded [] The post Govt Says Air India Plane Crash Probe

Srinagar/Jammu Mar 9: Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Monday staged protests against the BJP-led central government and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the trade deal with the US. The party also demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In Srinagar, scores of Congress workers and leaders assembled at the J-K Pradesh Congress Committee office at M A Road and shouted slogans against the Modi government. The protesters, led by MLA Bandipora Nizamudd

Jammu, Mar 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has transferred and posted Mohd Tariq Malik as Chief Accounts Officer in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K. According to a Government order issued by the General Administration Department (Vigilance), Malik, who was serving as Chief Accounts Officer in the Codes Division of the Finance Department, has been shifted to the ACB against an available vacancy with immediate effect. The post Tariq Malik Posted As Chief Accounts Officer In ACB appear

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: Namibian cheetah Jwala on Monday gave birth to five cubs at Madhya Pradeshs Kuno National Park, taking the countrys total cheetah population to 53, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has announced. The development comes days after cheetah Gamini gave birth to four cubs at the same park. A moment of great pride for Project Cheetah as Jwala, the Namibian Cheetah and a successful third-time mother, gave birth to five cubs today at the Kuno National Park. [] The post 5 chee

LUCKNOW, Mar 9: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that in view of the prevailing wartime conditions in the Middle East, Indias priority should be to deliberate on key issues related to national security, foreign policy and the safety of its citizens stranded abroad. In an X post, the Samajwadi Party chief said that when the Budget Session of Parliament went into recess, the issues before the country were different; the current circumstances demand urgent attention to matter

Jammu, Mar 9: Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Monday staged a protest outside its party headquarters here against the BJP-led central government, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his abject surrender before the US. The protesters, led by Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra, also pushed for early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Scores of Congress activists and leaders gathered outside the party headquarters at Shaheedi c

NEW DELHI, Mar 9:American auto major General Motors aftermarket automotive products brand, ACDelco made its return to the Indian market on Monday through a licensing pact with Assurance Intl Ltd. Under the agreement, Assurance Intl Ltd will be the official licensee for ACDelco in India, responsible for manufacturing, marketing and distribution of select aftermarket products. Initially, well be dealing with lubricants and batteries and then later on, we plan to expand into filters and maybe other

HOUSTON, Mar 9:The Consulate General of India in Houston has hosted an event commemorating 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram. The cultural gala held on Sunday was attended by over 800 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India. It featured a pan-Indian musical journey, representing the diverse traditions of India, and served as a grand musical homage to the iconic anthem composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875. The celebration highlighted the songs enduring role as []

KARACHI, Mar 9: Pakistani producer Abid Merchant has announced launched an international co-production film based on Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagores 1893 short story Shasti (Punishment). The ambitious project, which would involve industry professionals from Pakistan, Bangladesh, United States, UK, Hong Kong and Australia, will be helmed by Bangladeshi filmmaker Leesa Gazi, known for her critically-acclaimed 2025 title A House Named Shahana. We have chosen Leesa Gazi, a filmmaker from Banglad

Jammu, Mar 9: Authorities have issued 445 traffic violation notices for breaches of the Motor Vehicles Act and seized 60 vehicles for serious offences during a special enforcement drive aimed at strengthening road safety across Jammu division, an official said on Monday. He said 64 driving licences and 20 registration certificates have been recommended for suspension for grave violations that adversely affect road safety. The total penalty amount realised during the drive was Rs 18.18 lakh. The

KATHMANDU, Mar 9:The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading towards a two-thirds majority in Nepals parliamentary polls, securing 124 seats under direct voting and over 40 lakh votes under the proportionate-voting system as on Monday morning. The RSP has won 124 seats under direct voting and is leading in one, whereas the Nepali Congress (NC) has won 17 seats. The CPN-UML has won eight seats, the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) seven, and the Shram Sanskriti Party (SSP) three, while the [] The po

TOKYO, Mar 9: Japan is preparing to deploy its first batch of domestically developed long-range missiles, with their launchers arriving at an army camp Monday as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to rising challenges in the region. The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles will be deployed at Camp Kengun in Japans southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto by the end of March, completing the process of deployment, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said. Army vehicles car

DUBAI, Mar 9:Bahrains state oil company declared force majeure on Monday for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery ablaze. The state-run Bahrain News Agency carried the announcement of the force majeure, a legal manoeuvre that releases a company from its contractual obligations because of extraordinary circumstances. It said the companys operations have been affected by the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex. It insisted th

NEW DELHI, Mar 9:The strategy set by the new leadership three years ago at Tech Mahindra to sharpen the companys position for faster and sustainable growth is giving returns, which is getting reflected in improved operating margin and increase in large deals, a top official of the IT firm said. Tech Mahindra CEO & Managing Director Mohit Joshi told PTI that as the world is navigating through a tectonic shift towards a new era of enterprise intelligence led by AI [] The post Continuous margin imp

NEW DELHI, Mar 9:Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers tumbled on Monday morning trade amid sharp jump in crude oil prices due to the deepening conflict in West Asia. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd tanked 8.67 per cent, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd dropped 8.43 per cent and Indian Oil Corporation declined 7.29 per cent on the BSE. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, surged 24.71 per cent to USD 112.51 per barrel. Asian Paints fell by 5.12 per cent, [] The post Oil

The young population of India is now facing growing mental health concerns. This is not a random survey. Its a recent international study that examined psychological well-being across 84 countries. The report has placed Indian youth in the 60th position globally. It raises questions about the pressures and lifestyle changes that affect younger generations. Mental health professionals say that the findings reflect broader social shifts. Rapid urbanization and digital exposure have reshaped how yo

New Delhi, Mar 9: India advocates de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday on the widening West Asia conflict, while stressing on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region. Making a suo moto statement on the crisis that broke out on February 28 when the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran and Tehran retaliated with attacks of US positions in the region as well as [] The post India Bac

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a plea challenging registration of an FIR against the apex court-appointed High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee set up to oversee state bar council elections. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was on Monday told by senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, who also heads the Bar Council of India, that a lawyer has lodged an FIR against the panel. Mishra said, This is very urgent. An [] The post SC to

New Delhi, Mar 9: Opposition MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, staged a protest in Parliament House complex on Monday, demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict and slamming the government for its silence on critical issues related to it. Earlier, opposition parties floor leaders met in Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Kharges chamber in Parliament House complex to deliberate on the strategy for the se

Chicago, Mar 9: Oil prices spiked near $120 per barrel before falling back slightly on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $119.50 per barrel but later was trading at $112.98. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, spiked at $119.48 per barrel but fell back to $110.17. The wars [] The post

New Delhi, Mar 9: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others on a petition by the CBI challenging their discharge in the liquor policy case by the trial court. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma listed the CBIs petition for hearing on March 16. The court said it would pass an order asking the trial court to defer proceedings to a later date in the connected [] The post Excise Policy: Delhi HC seeks stand of Ke

New Delhi, Mar 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the countrys education sector to the real world economy, while sharpening focus on subjects like artificial intelligence and automation. Addressing a post-budget webinar, Modi also said that fulfilling aspirations of the people is the resolve of his government and education, skill development, health, tourism, sports and culture are some of the sectors that act as a medium to fulfil them. Fulf

NEW DELHI, Mar 9: India favours peace and return to dialogue and diplomacy and advocates de-escalation, restraint and ensuring safety of civilians, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday on the widening West Asia conflict. Making a suo moto statement on the conflict in Rajya Sabha, he said the well being and security of the Indian community in the region remains the governments priority. We will continue to work with the governments in the region towards the end, he [] The post In

New Delhi, Mar 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the countrys education sector to the real world economy. Addressing a post-budget webinar, he said the focus on subjects like AI and automation needs to be increased. We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education system to the real world economy even further We will have to increase our focus on subjects like AI and automation, digital economy and design-driven [] The post Fo

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Ahmedabad, Mar 9 : Gautam Gambhir can never get tired of stating this one belief. In fact, he repeats it at every opportunity for anyone who hasnt taken note individual milestones wont be celebrated in his tenure as head coach. The latest reminder of this staunchly-held principle came from him after India picked up their third T20 World Cup trophy here on Sunday, hammering New Zealand by 96 runs in the final with a near-perfect all-round performance. I think [] The post Till I Am There, Individ

Dubai/Jerusalem, Mar 9: Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel. Mojtaba, a mid-ranking cleric with influence inside Irans security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been seen as a frontrunner in the lead up to the vote by the assembly, a body of 88 clerics charged with choosing the [] The post Khameneis S

Jammu, Mar 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday congratulated the Indian national cricket team for defeating New Zealand in the final of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash and defend the T20 World Cup title after posting a record total on Sunday. A truly spectacular victory! Heartiest congratulations to Team [] The post LG, CM Congra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today laid the foundation stone for six major road projects worth Rs. 91.05 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Jammu district. The foundation stones were laid virtually from PWD Guest House, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu in presence of Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma, Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma and MLAs Vikram Randhawa, Gharu Ram Bhagat and Devyani Rana. The projects

NEW DELHI, Mar 8 : Leaders across the country on Sunday lauded the growing contribution of women across sectors on International Womens Day, which was also marked by announcements by state governments focused on financial assistance for women. President Droupadi Murmu exhorted women to realise their full potential, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that empowerment of women is at the core of his governments various schemes and initiatives. Several programmes were organised and initia

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: Jubilant scenes were witnessed across Jammu as cricket fans poured onto the streets to celebrate Indias emphatic victory in the ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday. Defending their title in style, India produced a sensational batting performance to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs after posting a record total in the summit clash. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Soon after the victory, celebrations erupted across the city with cricket enthusia

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 8: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) chapter, under the leadership of chairperson Aarti Chowdhary and the core team, in collaboration with Hotel KC Residency, organized an engaging culinary event titled Legacy on the Ladle, an exclusive cooking masterclass led by renowned chef Dr Sanjay Jamwal, corporate executive chef, television show judge and author of Delights of Dogra Cuisine, along with executive chef Kaushal Sharma. Held at KC Regalia, Jammu, the e

LONDON, Mar 8: Indias Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday called for a reformed, future-ready Commonwealth delivering tangible benefits for members and emphasising the needs of the Global South. Singh is leading the Indian delegation at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in London that is bringing together foreign ministers of the 56 member nations around the theme of Commonwealth at a Moment of Strategic Opportunity. Singh started th