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Womens WC: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs to extend unbeaten streak

COLOMBO, Oct 5: The contrasting knocks of Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh found ample support from the bowlers as India etched a commanding 88-run win over Pakistan in a drama-filled ICC Womens World Cup match here on Sunday. Deols composed 46 off 65 balls and Richa Ghoshs spirited 20-ball 35 lifted India to a competitive 247 on a sluggish track after the match referee erroneously ruled the toss in favour of Pakistan, who elected to bowl first. Pacer Kranti Gaud [] The post Womens WC: India crush Pakistan by 88 runs to extend unbeaten streak appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 5:00 am

Why Ladakh does not need Statehood

Sant Kumar Sharma The peaceful Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, a region bordering two hostile neighbouring countries, China and Pakistan, saw violence recently. Subsequently, precious lives were lost, around 90 people were injured and internet was disrupted. Normalcy is yet to return to this land of lamas, Buddhist ascetics and unmatched beauty of high mountains. Tourism was badly impacted as those already in Leh, the capital city, could not move out due to curfew. The arrival of more tourists in [] The post Why Ladakh does not need Statehood appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:59 am

Environmentalism and the of Separatist Intent

Sunil Sharma writetomlapadder@gmail.com Indias federal structure, based on constitutional values and shared authority, has remained resilient despite immense diversity. However, the challenges to national integration are evolving. In the past, separatist movements often relied on visible cultural symbols and overt political mobilisation. Today, separatist intent is more subtle and frequently manifests through activism. Among these, environmental activism has become a prominent tool, at times blurring the line between legitimate ecological concerns and political agendas seeking greater autonomy. Environmental advocacy is [] The post Environmentalism and the of Separatist Intent appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:55 am

RSS@100 : The Journey of Discipline, Service, Nation-Building

Raman Suri ramansuribjp@gmail.com When Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a Nagpur-based physician, founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1925, he envisioned an organization that would strengthen the moral, cultural, and physical fibre of Indian society. At a time when India was struggling for freedom, Hedgewar felt the nation needed not just political independence but also character-driven citizens bound by discipline, unity, and a sense of nationalism. From its modest beginnings with a handful of Swayamsevaks, the RSS today has grown [] The post RSS@100 : The Journey of Discipline, Service, Nation-Building appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:40 am

Arattai hits 7.5 mn downloads as Zoho-backed messaging platform trends on social media, app charts

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Zoho-backed homegrown messaging platform Arattai has topped 7.5 million overall downloads as on Friday, marking one of the fastest adoption feat for a local app in recent times. The viral streak comes amid clarion calls by ministers, founders and CEOs to embrace the Made-in-India messaging app, the rapid daily sign-ups that followed, and widespread sharing and invitations circulating on social media platforms, including ironically, various WhatsApp groups. According to the company, Arattai has touched 7.5 million [] The post Arattai hits 7.5 mn downloads as Zoho-backed messaging platform trends on social media, app charts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:35 am

BSNL 4G towers to be upgraded to 5G in 6-8 months: Scindia

NEW DELHI, Oct 5 : The indigenously developed 4G network of BSNL will be upgraded to 5G in the next six-eight months, telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Sunday. While speaking at the Kautilya Economic Enclave 2025, the minister said that India has entered into the club of 4G technology, which was dominated by just five companies in the world Huawei, ZTE, Samsung, Nokia and Ericsson based out of four countries Sweden, Finland, South Korea and China. [] The post BSNL 4G towers to be upgraded to 5G in 6-8 months: Scindia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:32 am

Javed Rana inaugurates Carnivore Enclosure at Shachera Conservation Reserve

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 5: Aimed at strengthening wildlife conservation efforts in Jammu & Kashmir, Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated newly developed Carnivore Enclosure at Shachera Conservation Reserve in Rajouri. The inauguration is part of ongoing Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations, being observed across Jammu & Kashmir from October 2 to 8 aimed at fostering awareness and action for the protection of J&Ks diverse ecological resources. DDC Chairperson, Naseem Liaqat Choudhary; MLAs Javaid Iqbal Choudhary [] The post Javed Rana inaugurates Carnivore Enclosure at Shachera Conservation Reserve appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:30 am

Imran Khan turns 73 in jail; Pakistan govt wants to block his X account for anti-state content

LAHORE, Oct 5: Pakistan government has sought to block Imran Khans X account for posting anti-state material, a minister said Sunday even as the incarcerated former prime ministers party celebrated their leaders 73rd birthday in Lahore and elsewhere. The former cricketer-turned-politician has been in jail for over two years in multiple cases. He is currently lodged in the Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi. We have contacted the X (management) seeking blocking of Imran Khans account for anti-state, especially anti-army tweets, Federal State [] The post Imran Khan turns 73 in jail; Pakistan govt wants to block his X account for anti-state content appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:29 am

Cong targets 5 cr signatures against Vote Chori: Mir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 5: All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary G.A. Mir today said the party is aiming to collect 5 crore signatures across the country to petition the President of India on alleged Vote Chori. Click here to watch video Speaking to reporters at Omoh, Verinag in South Kashmirs Anantnag after inaugurating the signature drive to curb electoral malpractices, Mir added that the campaign has made people more aware and sensitive about their voting rights. Mir said [] The post Cong targets 5 cr signatures against Vote Chori: Mir appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:29 am

LG assures demarcation of Hokersar, water regulation

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today assured people living near Hokersar wetland that demarcation of the water body that was left halfway would be completed and water of the flood spill channel will be regulated so that farmers may not suffer losses to their crops. A delegation of the people of Daharmuna, Soibugh and Gotapora met the LG this evening and the delegation said that the LG assured them that their grievances would be addressed. It [] The post LG assures demarcation of Hokersar, water regulation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:28 am

LG Kavinder reaffirms commitment of UT Admin towards Ladakhs growth & stability

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Oct 5: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta today reaffirmed the Administrations resolve to ensure Ladakhs steady growth, stability and prosperity. This was stated by Kavinder Gupta while chairing a high-level security review meeting here today. During the meeting, officers briefed the Lt Governor on the present situation in the Union Territory. The LG was informed that the situation across Ladakh remains peaceful and normal, with daily life and public activities continuing smoothly. Kavinder appreciated the [] The post LG Kavinder reaffirms commitment of UT Admin towards Ladakhs growth & stability appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:27 am

Youth have mission of transforming J&K, nation: LG

Young generation should be more entrepreneurial Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the top performers and winners of Abacus Learning of Higher Arithmetic ALOHA State Level Arithmetic Operations Contest at University of Kashmir, Srinagar. The competition witnessed the participation of more than 1500 students from across Jammu & Kashmir. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Growth of J&K is directly linked with the growth of youth. They have a mission of transforming J&K [] The post Youth have mission of transforming J&K, nation: LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:27 am

Israel, Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire

CAIRO, Oct 5: Israel and Hamas prepared for indirect negotiations in Egypt on Monday, as hopes for a possible ceasefire began to build and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a truce and hostage release could take shape this week. The negotiations will take place after President Donald Trump welcomed the militant groups statement it has accepted some elements of the US plan. Israel had previously said it supported the new US effort to end the war. Egypt will host delegations [] The post Israel, Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible ceasefire appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:27 am

Court denies bail to DySP, other cops in custodial torture case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 5: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar has turned down the bail plea of eight persons including Deputy Superintendant of Police (DySP) in custodial torture of their fellow police man two years ago. The CJM Srinagar presided over by Adil Mushtaq Ahmad rejected three bail application in a common order filed by eight J&K Police personnel including a DySP involved in custodial torture of their fellow police man in the year 2023. They were arrested by [] The post Court denies bail to DySP, other cops in custodial torture case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:26 am

Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis

LONDON, Oct 5: Russian satellites have been stalking British military satellites, according to the head of the UK Space Command. In an interview with the BBC, Maj Gen Paul Tedman has for the first time set out the level of interference from Moscow against the UKs space-based assets. He said Russia had also been trying to jam the UKs military satellites with ground-based systems every week. Last month Germanys Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, said Russia had been shadowing satellites used [] The post Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:26 am

Ravinder launches signature campaign against vote chori

Excelsior Correspondent SUNDERBANI, Oct 5: JKPCC chief spokesperson, Ravinder Sharma today launched the signature campaign against vote chori, as part of nationwide campaign of Congress Party for free fair, and transparent elections system, at Sunderbani today besides seeking restoration of full statehood to J&K without further delay. Addressing workers meeting at Sunderbani town today, Sharma said that free,fair and transparent elections process right from voter list till results is basic right and backbone of the democracy..The recent disclosures by Congress [] The post Ravinder launches signature campaign against vote chori appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:10 am

Trade deal with US has to respect Indias red lines; efforts underway to address issues: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Oct 5 : Any trade deal between India and the US has to respect New Delhis red lines and efforts are underway to find a landing ground, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday amid strain in ties between the two countries over Washingtons policy on tariff. In an interactive session at an event, Jaishankar acknowledged having issues between India and the US and that many of them are linked to the inability to firm up the [] The post Trade deal with US has to respect Indias red lines; efforts underway to address issues: Jaishankar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:10 am

51 killed in Nepal landslides

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: At least 51 people have been killed in different places of eastern Nepal till Sunday morning in various incidents caused by landslides and floods triggered by downpour since last night, an official of the Armed Police Force said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As many as 37 people have been killed in different places of Ilam district in Koshi province due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the past two days, said Kalidas Dhaubaji, [] The post 51 killed in Nepal landslides appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:10 am

Adopt Make in India

The 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was marked with solemn tributes and renewed pledges to live by his ideals of truth, non-violence and selfless service. On this occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha rightly reminded citizens of the importance of Swadeshi, which stands out as not only a moral principle but also an economic necessity in todays testing times. The Swadeshi mantra is not new to India. During the freedom struggle, it was this very call-boycott foreign goods and promote [] The post Adopt Make in India appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:10 am

Kashmiri migrants demand hike in relief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 5: Reiterating their demand of enhancing cash relief, various displaced Kashmiri Pandit organisations have made a joint appeal to Prime Minister and Union Home Minister seeking their immediate intervention in the matter. In a joint statement, Dilip Panidta chairman Victims of Terrorism Front, Vinod Pandita, Sanjay Dhar and Sunil Pandita socio political activists said that for about one decade the Government has not hiked the cash assistance to Kashmiri migrants living an exiled life for last [] The post Kashmiri migrants demand hike in relief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:09 am

Package employees discuss issues taken up with admn

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Oct 5: The PM Package Employees Association, Mattan in its meeting today held under the chairmanship of Ranjan Jotshi its president discussed various issues of the package employees. Addressing the meeting Ranjan Jotshi said that recently various issues including security concerns of the PM package employees residing in various transit camps in the Valley were taken by the BJP Kashmir Displaced District president, Rajiv Pandita with administration including Chief Secretary. This has generated a hope among package [] The post Package employees discuss issues taken up with admn appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:08 am

JKTF restructures its Rajouri District unit

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 5: Under the leadership of Gulshan Kumar Sharma, District President Jammu & Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF) Rajouri, a virtual meeting of the Forums District Executive Members was convened today. All key office bearers and members attended the meeting, during which the district body of JKTF Rajouri was restructured to ensure better representation, accountability, and coordination among its members. In the restructured team, Gulshan Kumar Sharma will continue to serve as District President JKTF Rajouri. Mohd Sharief [] The post JKTF restructures its Rajouri District unit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:07 am

Preparations begin for grand Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya; 56 ghats to glow with diyas

AYODHYA (UP), Oct 5 : Preparations have begun for the grand Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya, to be organised by Dr Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement. The annual event, now recognised globally, will once again illuminate the sacred city of Lord Ram. Under the supervision of Vice Chancellor Colonel Bijendra Singh, the university team is working to organise and beautify the ghats ahead of the festival. Nodal officer of Deepotsav, Professor Sant Sharan Mishra, [] The post Preparations begin for grand Deepotsav 2025 in Ayodhya; 56 ghats to glow with diyas appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:05 am

Indian Army launches rescue operation to aid civilians in rain ravaged Bhutan

SILIGURI, Oct 5 : Responding swiftly to an emergency evacuation request from the neighbouring nation of Bhutan, the Indian Army today launched two helicopters from its Siliguri base to undertake a critical rescue mission in the Phuentsholing area, a border district of Bhutan, closed to West Bengals northern district of Alipurduar. Amidst unprecedented floods triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, incessant rainfall led to the swelling of the Torsa River, inundating vast areas across West Bengal [] The post Indian Army launches rescue operation to aid civilians in rain ravaged Bhutan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 4:05 am

Zubeen Garg was The Soul of North East

By Mithun Dey Zubeen Garg famously stated Assam is famous for tea. Rhinos and Zubeen Garg. Its hard to believe that Zubeen Garg, the Poet of Music is no more on earth. He leaves us untimely at the age of 52. Our most beloved Zubeen da died on September 19 in Singapore while swimming at Lazarus Island. He was in Singapore to take part in the North East India Festival 2025. His death was a heart-rending episode for millions [] The post Zubeen Garg was The Soul of North East appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 6 Oct 2025 3:00 am

Congress May Get One Rajya Sabha Seat as NC Opens Door for Alliance Adjustment

SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference (NC) is not averse to offering a seat to its alliance partner, the Congress, for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24, sources disclosed. Reliable sources said that NC has not expressed any reluctance to offer a seat to Congress in the Rajya Sabha polls during preliminary discussions []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 11:40 pm

Room of our home occupied: RSS chief on reclaiming PoJK

NEW DELHI:RSS chiefMohan Bhagwaton Saturday likenedPakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK)to a room in Indias home that outsiders have taken over, stressing that it must be reclaimed. Speaking at an event inSatna, Madhya Pradesh, he made the remarks while referring to the enduring unity of an undivided India. Many Sindhi brothers are present here. I am glad [] The post Room of our home occupied: RSS chief on reclaiming PoJK appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 11:33 pm

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Terrorists used Huawei device linked to Chinese Satellite, Claims Expert

New Delhi:Prominent China affairs expert,Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, on Saturday commented on Beijings continued backing of Pakistan duringOperation Sindoor, accusing it ofdouble standards on counter-terrorism. He claimed that one of the terrorists involved in thePahalgam terror assaultwas using aHuawei mobile phone connected to a Chinese satellite network. According to him, the terrorist had communicated with handlers [] The post Pahalgam Terror Attack: Terrorists used Huawei device linked to Chinese Satellite, Claims Expert appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 11:30 pm

OGW held for aiding Pahalgam terrorists; met them 4 times, gave phone charger

Srinagar, Oct 5: Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, had met the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack four times and handed them an Android phone charger, a key evidence which ultimately led to his capture, officials here said on Sunday. Katari, 26, was [] The post OGW held for aiding Pahalgam terrorists; met them 4 times, gave phone charger appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 11:28 pm

Wangchuk appeals for peace, says he is Doing Well, Physically & Mentally

Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message to the people conveying that he is doing well both physically and mentally and reaffirming his resolve to continue the struggle for Ladakhs constitutional rights through peaceful means. He called for an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths [] The post Wangchuk appeals for peace, says he is Doing Well, Physically & Mentally appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 11:25 pm

Railway announces Phase V of train resumption in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: The Jammu division of the Northern Railway on Sunday announced the fifth phase of restoration of rail traffic, which was severely affected by record rainfall in the last week of August. Twenty-two trains to and from Jammu, Udhampur, and Katra will be restored from October 15 to October 22, said Senior [] The post Railway announces Phase V of train resumption in Jammu appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 11:20 pm

Fair Point: Blood in PoJK exposes Pakistans narrative, silence of Kashmiri leaders

New Delhi, Oct 5: It is ironic that Pakistan, which calls Kashmir its jugular vein, has unleashed a reign of terror in the illegally occupied part of Indias union territory. Innocent civilians are being mercilessly killed, communication lines have been cut, and their tales of horror are deliberately suppressed. Yet, videos emerging from Pakistan-occupied Jammu [] The post Fair Point: Blood in PoJK exposes Pakistans narrative, silence of Kashmiri leaders appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 11:19 pm

Army Personnel Killed in Motorcycle-Truck Crash

SRINAGAR: An Army personnel lost his life in a road accident on the highway near Rah Salyot area of Sunderbani in Jammu district on Sunday late evening. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Romi Sharma, aged between 30 and 35 years, a resident of Salyote. The accident occurred when Sharmas motorcycle []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 10:43 pm

Set accountability!

It is really intriguing that the country which boasts of to be one of the largest pharmaceutical suppliers across the world has been struggling to ensure the quality of medicines manufactured for local consumption. The recent reports of the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after allegedly consuming generic cough syrups have once [] The post Set accountability! appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 10:24 pm

Hailstorm Devastates Rafiabad Crops, Minister Javid Dar Reviews Damage

SRINAGAR: Amid harvesting and apple picking, certain belts in Rafiabad were hit by a sudden hailstorm, destroying crops that were on the verge of being harvested. Reports described the damage as massive, with orchards and fields left devastated. In response, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 10:04 pm

Know Your Artisan Campaign to Bring Kashmirs Craft Masters Closer to Public

SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is set to celebrate Kashmirs rich artisanal heritage with the launch of the Know Your Artisan campaign, offering the public a unique opportunity to connect directly with the maestros behind the regions world-renowned crafts. Announcing the initiative in a press statement, a department spokesperson said the events under the []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 9:42 pm

LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review meeting in Leh

Leh, October 5: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised that sustained peace is the foundation for progress and reaffirmed the Administrations resolve to ensure Ladakhs steady growth, stability, and prosperity. He was speaking while chairing a high-level security review meeting here today. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan [] The post LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review meeting in Leh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kashmir Media Watch 5 Oct 2025 9:41 pm

Wangchuk Seeks Judicial Probe Into Leh Firing as LAHDC Elections Face Delay

SRINAGAR: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Jodhpur Central Jail, has called for an independent judicial inquiry into last weeks firing incident in Leh that left four people dead and nearly a hundred injured, even as uncertainty deepens over the delayed elections to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 9:15 pm

Umran Malik Returns to Boost Jammu Kashmir Squad Ahead of Ranji Trophy Season

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmirs pace attack has received a major boost ahead of the new Ranji Trophy season with speedster Umran Malik making a comeback to the squad after a long injury layoff. The 25-year-old tearaway pacer, who became Indias fastest bowler after consistently clocking over 150 kmph in the IPL, is set to feature []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 8:32 pm

Kashmir: Amarnath Shrine Donations Drop Marginally, Still Near Rs 10 Crore Mark

SRINAGAR: Donations made by pilgrims at the Amarnath cave shrine have seen a slight decline this year compared to last year, but continue to remain close to the Rs 10 crore mark, according to figures released by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) and reported by Daily Excelsior. The data shows that cash donations []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 8:22 pm

Diplomatic wins embolden Syria interim President to monopolise power

Gamble of Al-Sharaa to obtain external recognition and legitimacy By Manish Rai In his maiden speech in the United Nations General Assembly, Syrias interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, called for lifting of international sanctions on Syria, becoming the first head of state from Syria to address the gathering in nearly 60 years. This signifies the [] The post Diplomatic wins embolden Syria interim President to monopolise power appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 8:10 pm

Reflections on Social, National and Spiritual aspects of Vijaydashmi in modern times

By Puran Chand Sharma On Oct. 2 this year, India celebrated Vijaydashmi. The day also coincided with birth anniversaries of two great leaders of India. One was Mahatma Gandhi and the other was the former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The day was an occasion to reflect upon the evolution and significance of the festival [] The post Reflections on Social, National and Spiritual aspects of Vijaydashmi in modern times appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 8:09 pm

A New Vision

By B.S. Ramulu, Hyderabad So many theories, so many ideologiesenough! What humanity needs today is not another doctrine, but a new vision. When it comes to the relationship between man and woman, caste disappears, class disappears, religion disappears. Ideologies are like medicinal powders mixed with honey and pressed into tablets. One group offers its Chintamani [] The post A New Vision appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 8:07 pm

Kashmir: Saleem Beg Honoured with Atiqa Bano Memorial Award at Youm-e-Meeras

SRINAGAR: The same spirit that defined Atiqa Banos life resonated once again within the walls of Meeras Mahal as Mohammad Saleem Beg, Convener of INTACH J&K Chapter, was conferred with the Atiqa Bano Memorial Award during the annual Youm-e-Meeras celebration. Organised by Majlis Nisa in collaboration with Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK), the event brought together []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 8:01 pm

BJP to Field Candidates for All Four Rajya Sabha Seats from Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to contest all four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir that are scheduled to go to polls on October 24, the partys chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi said on Saturday after a meeting of the partys core group in Jammu. According to a report in The Indian []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 7:46 pm

Pakistan Is My Janmabhoomi, India My Matrubhumi: Danish Kaneria

New Delhi, Oct 5: Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has refuted rumours about seeking Indian citizenship, asserting that he remains proud of his Pakistani identity. The 44-year-old, currently residing in the **United States** with his family, addressed the speculation through a post on **X** (formerly Twitter). Kaneria, who is **Hindu by faith**, said the [] The post Pakistan Is My Janmabhoomi, India My Matrubhumi: Danish Kaneria appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 7:30 pm

First LoP who goes abroad and speaks against country: Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhis remarks in Colombia

New Delhi, Oct 5 : Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday criticised Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Colombia, saying that he is the first LoP who went abroad and spoke against the country and its system and democracy. He further alleged that Rahul Gandhi is misrepresenting the facts about India, and his actions could tarnish the countrys reputation. In an interview with news agency, Rijiju said, I have also heard what [] The post First LoP who goes abroad and speaks against country: Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhis remarks in Colombia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 5:10 pm

Craft City Srinagar Set To Reverberate With Artisan Stories In October Fest

SRINAGAR, Oct 5:The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is set to ignite a celebration of the regions timeless artistry with the launch of Know Your Artisan campaign. This immersive series, a key pillar of brandSoulful Kashmir promotion, invites general public to connect directly with the maestros behind Kashmirs world-renowned crafts. In a press statement issued here today, a spokesperson of the Department stated that the events under Know Your Artisan are scheduled for October 11, 25, and 30 at iconic Srinagar [] The post Craft City Srinagar Set To Reverberate With Artisan Stories In October Fest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 5:05 pm

CRPF distributes over 10K radio sets in Naxal-hit Bastar to spread national thought on air

NEW DELHI/BIJAPUR, Oct 5: The CRPF has distributed more than 10,000 radio sets in remote Naxal violence-affected areas of Bastar in Chhattisgarh as part of a special public campaign to spread national thought and wean locals away from Maoist ideology in the region that is witnessing a decline in violent Left Wing Extremism (LWE). The paramilitary force completed the about four-month-long exercise recently after it held hundreds of small and large public events in villages. The special civic action programme [] The post CRPF distributes over 10K radio sets in Naxal-hit Bastar to spread national thought on air appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 5:02 pm

Im forever grateful to the universe: Shalini Pandey on working with top actors

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Actor Shalini Pandey, who has shared screen space with acclaimed names like Shabana Azmi, Dhanush, and Ranveer Singh, says she is grateful for the opportunities she has received and how they have shaped her professional journey. Pandey made her acing debut with director Sandeep Reddy Vangas Arjun Reddy in 2017. She later went on to feature alongside Ranveer Singh in a Bollywood film, Jayeshbhai Jordaar (2022). Additionally, she has also worked alongside Azmi in Dabba [] The post Im forever grateful to the universe: Shalini Pandey on working with top actors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:56 pm

One Killed, Three Injured in Udhampur Road Mishap

SRINAGAR: One person lost his life and three others sustained serious injuries after an Eco car met with an accident on the road at Choe-Panjian in Tehsil Majalta area of Udhampur district on late Saturday night. Police sources said that, the accident involved an Eco vehicle bearing registration number JK14K-3514, which reportedly lost control and []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 4:53 pm

Chandigarh-Based Firms Owner Among 16 Booked For Frauds In Jammu

Jammu, Oct 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has registered five cases against 16 people for their alleged involvement in multi-crore job, visa, and document frauds and siphoning off large amounts of government funds, an officer said on Sunday. The accused include top executives of a Chandigarh-based company, some officials of the J-K government, and a lawyer, who swindled more than 50 people, the officer said. The FIRs were filed at the Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing) Police [] The post Chandigarh-Based Firms Owner Among 16 Booked For Frauds In Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:45 pm

UK says it will restrict repeated protests after 500 arrests at pro-Palestinian vigil

LONDON, Oct 5: British police will get stronger powers to restrict repeated protests, the Government said Sunday, after almost 500 people were arrested at a demonstration in support of a banned pro-Palestinian group. The Home Office said police forces will be able to consider the cumulative impact of frequent protests on local areas when they impose conditions on marches and demonstrations. The right to protest is a fundamental freedom in our country, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said. However, this [] The post UK says it will restrict repeated protests after 500 arrests at pro-Palestinian vigil appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:42 pm

Two killed in clash between TTP terrorists, peace committee in Pakistans KPK

PESHAWAR, Oct 5: Two people were killed in a clash between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists and members of the peace committee in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local police said on Sunday. A member of the peace committee and a pedestrian were killed during the clash. A few injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, police confirmed. The clash occurred in the jurisdiction of Gul Imam Police Station in Tank district bordering Afghanistan on Saturday, police said. [] The post Two killed in clash between TTP terrorists, peace committee in Pakistans KPK appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:40 pm

Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall

BANGKOK, Oct 5: Typhoon Matmo strengthened ahead of making landfall Sunday in China, prompting the government to evacuate some 347,000 people from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Hainan. The typhoon had maximum sustained wind speeds of 151 kph on Sunday morning, according to Chinas National Meteorological Centre. It hit Zhanjiang in Guangdong around mid-afternoon Sunday. The weather authority issued a red-level typhoon warning, the highest in its system. Hainan, which is also in the pathway of the storm, [] The post Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:38 pm

Man Nabbed For Helping Pahalgam Terrorists Met Them 4 Times, Handed Them Phone Charger

Srinagar, Oct 5: Mohammad Yousuf Katari, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, had met the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack four times and handed them an Android phone charger, a key evidence which ultimately led to his capture, officials here said on Sunday. Katari, 26, was arrested in the last week of September for allegedly providing crucial logistical support to Sulieman alias Asif, Jibran, and Hamza Afghani, the three terrorists who [] The post Man Nabbed For Helping Pahalgam Terrorists Met Them 4 Times, Handed Them Phone Charger appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:29 pm

BPFs Hagrama Mohilary sworn in as chief of Bodoland Territorial Council in Assam

KOKRAJHAR (Assam), Oct 5: BPF president Hagrama Mohilary was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assams Kokrajhar district on Sunday. Former minister Rihon Daimary was also sworn in as the deputy CEM at a function held at the Bodoland Secretariat Field here amid inclement weather. The BPF swept the BTC polls winning 28 of the 40 seats. BTC is an autonomous council for the Bodoland Territorial Region comrpising four districts Kokrajhr, [] The post BPFs Hagrama Mohilary sworn in as chief of Bodoland Territorial Council in Assam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:25 pm

Gold may stay volatile this week as US Govt funding bill, Fed signals set next move

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Gold prices are likely to remain volatile in the coming week, as investors track developments around the US government funding bill, labour market data and Federal Reserve commentary, analysts said. The release of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes on Thursday is also likely to influence bullion market sentiment, they added. The week ahead is relatively light on data, but volatility is expected to remain high with frequency to profit-booking likely to increase, followed [] The post Gold may stay volatile this week as US Govt funding bill, Fed signals set next move appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:21 pm

PM-SETU: Rs 60,000-cr scheme to upgrade industrial training institutes

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Special purpose vehicles with credible anchor industry partners will be set up under the Rs 60,000-crore PM-SETU scheme to manage clusters and ensure outcome-based training, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said. Under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, new, demand-driven courses will be introduced in a bid to transform 1,000 government ITIs across India into modern, industry-aligned training institutions. Besides, [] The post PM-SETU: Rs 60,000-cr scheme to upgrade industrial training institutes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 4:20 pm

Jammu Kashmirs Progress Hinges on Youth: LG Sinha

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday described the human mind as the greatest miracle of life, emphasizing that the future of Jammu and Kashmirs development is directly connected with the empowerment and creativity of its youth. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor, said, Jammu and Kashmir ka vikas seedha yuva shakti ke saath juda []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 4:10 pm

Bihar Assembly Polls To Be Held Before Nov 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 5: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said that elections in Bihar will be held before November 22, when the term of the State Assembly ends. Kumar said Bihar has 243 assembly constituencies, including two reserved for STs and 38 for SCs. Addressing a press conference in Patna, the CEC Gyanesh Kumar said, Bihar has 243 assembly constituencies 2 for STs and 38 for SCs. The term of the Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on [] The post Bihar Assembly Polls To Be Held Before Nov 22: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 3:51 pm

SED Warns Staff of Strict Action Over Social Media Misuse

SRINAGAR: The School Education Department (SED) has intensified action against both teaching and non-teaching staff for the alleged misuse of social media, warning of strict disciplinary measures. Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla has issued a circular stating that the Secretary SED during a meeting convened on October 3 of 2025, intimated that various instances of []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 3:29 pm

Jammu Schools to Remain Closed on Oct 6-7 Due to Heavy Rain

Jammu, Oct 5: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the Jammu Division for two days in view of a heavy rainfall warning. The order, issued by Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary (JKAS), Director School Education Jammu, follows the weather advisory from the Indian Meteorological [] The post Jammu Schools to Remain Closed on Oct 6-7 Due to Heavy Rain appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 3:17 pm

Higher reaches of Himachal receive snowfall

SHIMLA, Oct 5: The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, including Rohtang Pass and Dhauladhar ranges, received the seasons fresh snowfall on Sunday morning, leading to a drop in the minimum temperature. The Kullu district administration has suspended vehicular traffic to Rohtang Pass and advised commuters not to venture through this highway, officials said. Strong icy winds swept the higher and mid hills of the state early Sunday, followed by severe thunderstorm, lightning and intermittent rains. The sprawling Dhauladhar ranges [] The post Higher reaches of Himachal receive snowfall appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 3:00 pm

Modi Govt Will Provide All Possible Help To Rain-Hit Farmers In Maharashtra: Amit Shah

Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra), Oct 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, will extend all possible assistance to farmers in Maharashtra who have suffered losses due to heavy rains. More than 60 lakh hectares of agricultural land have been affected by the recent downpour, Shah said addressing a farmers rally after inaugurating the expanded capacity of Dr Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Cooperative Sugar Factory in Ahilyanagar district. Several parts of Maharashtra witnessed heavy [] The post Modi Govt Will Provide All Possible Help To Rain-Hit Farmers In Maharashtra: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 2:59 pm

Schools to Remain Shut on Oct 6, 7 Amid Heavy Rain Alert: DSEJ

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the Jammu Division for two days in view of the heavy rainfall warning. An order, issued by Naseem Javaid Chowdhary (JKAS), Director School Education Jammu, states that the decision follows the weather advisory issued by the []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 2:53 pm

Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar arrested two alleged drug peddlers during a midnight naka checking operation at Munawarabad and recovered heroin-like substance from their possession. According to police, the operation was carried out after receiving credible information about possible drug movement in the area. A police team from Police Station Khanyar set up a checkpoint and []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 2:47 pm

Schools Across Jammu Division To Remain Closed On Oct 6 & 7 Due To Heavy Rain Forecast: DSEJ

Jammu, Oct 5: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the Jammu Division for two days in view of the heavy rainfall warning. An rder, issued by Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary (JKAS), Director School Education Jammu, states that the decision follows the weather advisory issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, which has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the division. To ensure the safety and [] The post Schools Across Jammu Division To Remain Closed On Oct 6 & 7 Due To Heavy Rain Forecast: DSEJ appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 2:46 pm

Custodial torture case: J-K court rejects bail plea of eight police personnel

Srinagar: A court here has rejected the bail pleas of eight police personnel arrested by the CBI for allegedly inflicting custodial torture on a police constable two years ago. The bail applications were rejected by Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, Aadil Mushtaq Ahmad on Saturday. Deputy Superintendent of police Aijaz Ahmad Naik, Inspector Riyaz Ahmad Mir Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 5 Oct 2025 2:36 pm

Lieutenant Governor felicitates top performers and winners of ALOHA State Level Arithmetic Operations Contest at Srinagar

Srinagar, 05th October : Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today felicitated the top performers and winners of Abacus Learning of Higher Arithmetic ALOHA State Level Arithmetic Operations Contest at University of Kashmir, Srinagar. The competition witnessed the participation of more than 1500 students from across Jammu & Kashmir. Growth of J&K is directly linked [] The post Lieutenant Governor felicitates top performers and winners of ALOHA State Level Arithmetic Operations Contest at Srinagar appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kashmir Media Watch 5 Oct 2025 2:22 pm

Jammu Kashmir: Body of Missing Woman Recovered

SRINAGAR: The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for over two weeks, was recovered by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. Officials said that the deceased has been identified as Shareefa Begum, wife of Mohammad Rafiq, a resident of Kwar Nagsini, Kishtwar. She had []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 1:54 pm

J&K: Advocate killed in road mishap in Reasi

Jammu, Oct 5: A lawyer was killed today in a road mishap in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police said that one Advocate died this morning when a car he was travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a deep gorge in the Malai area of Reasi. The locals retrieved the body [] The post J&K: Advocate killed in road mishap in Reasi appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 1:31 pm

7 killed in landslide in Darjeeling; Rescue Ops Underway

Darjeeling, Oct 5: At least seven people were killed in a major landslide triggered by incessant rainfall in the Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal on Saturday, officials said. The landslide, which occurred near one of the hill slopes on the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, disrupted vehicular movement and snapped communication links to several nearby areas, they said. [] The post 7 killed in landslide in Darjeeling; Rescue Ops Underway appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 1:10 pm

J&Ks Development Directly Linked To Its Youth: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Oct 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday described the human mind as the greatest miracle of life, emphasizing that the future of Jammu and Kashmirs development is directly connected with the empowerment and creativity of its youth. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said, Jammu and Kashmir ka vikas seedha yuva shakti ke saath juda hua hai. We have to build such an environment that can turn them into innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders of tomorrow. Highlighting the power [] The post J&Ks Development Directly Linked To Its Youth: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 1:10 pm

SC to Hear Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention on October 6

SRINAGAR: The Supreme Court of India will on October 6 hear a petition filed by Geetanjali Angmo, wife of noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) and seeking his immediate release. The plea, listed before a bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria, questions the legality and []

KashmirLife 5 Oct 2025 12:53 pm

J&K: Court Rejects Bail Pleas of 8 Cops in Custodial Torture Case

Srinagar, Oct 5: A Srinagar court on Saturday rejected the bail pleas of eight police personnel arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly torturing a constable in custody two years ago. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, Aadil Mushtaq Ahmad, dismissed separate bail applications filed by DSP Aijaz Ahmad Naik, Inspector Riyaz Ahmad [] The post J&K: Court Rejects Bail Pleas of 8 Cops in Custodial Torture Case appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 12:50 pm

Defense Ministry Opens Missile, Ammo Production to Private Sector

New Delhi, Oct 5: In a major step toward self-reliance and long-term defence preparedness, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has opened the development and manufacturing of missiles, artillery shells, bombs, and ammunition to the private sector, ending decades of state monopoly in key segments of Indias firepower production. According to sources, the move aims to [] The post Defense Ministry Opens Missile, Ammo Production to Private Sector appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 12:35 pm

New Supreme Court term confronts justices with Trumps aggressive assertion of Presidential power

WASHINGTON, Oct 5: A monumental Supreme Court term begins Monday with major tests of presidential power on the agenda along with pivotal cases on voting and the rights of LGBTQ people. The courts conservative majority has so far been receptive, at least in preliminary rulings, to many of President Donald Trumps aggressive assertions of authority. Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson invoked the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip after one such decision allowing the cut of USD 783 million in [] The post New Supreme Court term confronts justices with Trumps aggressive assertion of Presidential power appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:35 pm

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Malaysia

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5:Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Malaysia on Sunday to promote bilateral ties, according to the Foreign Office. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and other ministers and senior government officials, the Foreign Office(FO) said in a statement released on Saturday. Sharif was invited by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia for an official visit from October 5 to 7. The visit reflects the [] The post Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Malaysia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:32 pm

14 killed in landslides following incessant rainfall in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: At least 14 people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in eastern Nepals Koshi province since Saturday night. Five people died in Manebhanjyang of Suryodaya municipality in Ilam district and nine others were killed in Pategaun, Mansebung, Deuma, Dhusuni, Ratmate and Ghosang areas, police said. Nepal Army has sent a helicopter for rescue operations and troops have been deployed in the affected areas. However, rescue operations have been hampered due to the inclement weather. [] The post 14 killed in landslides following incessant rainfall in Nepal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:31 pm

After Bridge Washes Away, Udhampur Villagers Lift Auto Rickshaw to Cross River

Udhampur/Bhaderwah, Oct 5: Residents of Bant village in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, are facing severe hardships after a key bridge was washed away during recent heavy rains. Visuals from the village show locals carrying an auto rickshaw on their shoulders to cross the river, highlighting the lack of transportation and urgent infrastructure support. Des [] The post After Bridge Washes Away, Udhampur Villagers Lift Auto Rickshaw to Cross River appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 12:26 pm

Sonam Wangchuk Appeals For Peace, Says He Is Doing Well, Physically And Mentally

SRINAGAR, Oct 5: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message to the people conveying that he is doing well both physically and mentally and reaffirming his resolve to continue the struggle for Ladakhs constitutional rights through peaceful means. He called for an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths in the recent violent protests in Ladakh and said he was ready to remain in jail until such an inquiry is ordered. In a statement conveyed [] The post Sonam Wangchuk Appeals For Peace, Says He Is Doing Well, Physically And Mentally appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:25 pm

BL Agro aims to become USD 2.25-bn group by 2030, to invest Rs 3,000 cr in 5 years

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Uttar Pradesh-based BL Agro, which mainly sells edible oils and processed food items, will invest Rs 3,000 crore to expand its business and achieve an aggressive target of growing its revenue 2.5 times to Rs 20,000 crore in the next five years. In an interview with PTI, CEO Navneet Ravikar said the company would make these investments to fund expansion plans across various food categories like rice and milk. BL Agro Group, which sells cooking [] The post BL Agro aims to become USD 2.25-bn group by 2030, to invest Rs 3,000 cr in 5 years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:24 pm

Advocate Killed In Road Mishap In J&Ks Reasi

Jammu, Oct 5: A lawyer was killed today in a road mishap in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police said that one Advocate died this morning when a car he was travelling in met with an accident and plunged into a deep gorge in the Malai area of Reasi. The locals retrieved the body after the accident, they said. The car might have skidded off the road due to slippery road conditions but investigation is in progress, said police. [] The post Advocate Killed In Road Mishap In J&Ks Reasi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:23 pm

FPIs offload equities worth Rs 23,885 cr in Sept; total outflow reaches Rs 1.6 lakh cr in 2025

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers of Indian equities in September, withdrawing Rs 23,885 crore (around USD 2.7 billion) and taking year-to-date outflow to Rs 1.58 lakh crore (USD 17.6 billion). This marks the third consecutive month of withdrawals, following heavy outflows of Rs 34,990 crore in August and Rs 17,700 crore in July, data from depositories showed. The latest selling was driven by multiple factors, like US trade and policy shocks steep [] The post FPIs offload equities worth Rs 23,885 cr in Sept; total outflow reaches Rs 1.6 lakh cr in 2025 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:22 pm

Magicpin eyes 5 lakh customers for food delivery vertical Inner Circle by year-end

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Hyperlocal startup MagicPin on Sunday said it aims to onboard half a million students and corporate customers for its food delivery vertical Inner Circle by December. The newly launched service has achieved enrollment of over 1.5 lakh customers during the first month of its rollout in September. Currently, students from more than 3,000 colleges and users from over 500 corporates across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata are enrolled in the Inner Circle platform. [] The post Magicpin eyes 5 lakh customers for food delivery vertical Inner Circle by year-end appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:21 pm

RAT Gets Deployed On Air Indias Birmingham-Bound Plane; Aircraft Lands Safely

Mumbai, Oct 5: The operating crew of Air Indias Amritsar-Birmingham flight reported that the Boeing 787s Ram Air Turbine (RAT) unexpectedly deployed during the final approach on October 4, but the aircraft landed safely, the airline said on Saturday. RAT deploys automatically in the eventuality of a dual engine failure or total electronic or hydraulic failure. It uses wind speed to generate emergency power. Air India said it has cancelled its Birmingham-Delhi flight as the aircraft has been grounded for [] The post RAT Gets Deployed On Air Indias Birmingham-Bound Plane; Aircraft Lands Safely appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:21 pm

On track to achieve 4 lakh export mark this fiscal: Maruti Suzuki

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Maruti Suzuki India is on track to export over 4 lakh vehicles this fiscal year, having already shipped more than two lakh units in the April-September period, according to a senior company executive. The countrys largest carmaker has reported a 52 per cent year-on-year growth in exports to 42,204 units in September, compared to 27,728 units in the same month of the previous year. In Q1, we exported about 1.10 lakh units, and in the [] The post On track to achieve 4 lakh export mark this fiscal: Maruti Suzuki appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:20 pm

Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 74,573 cr; HDFC Bank biggest gainer

NEW DELHI, Oct 5: The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms climbed Rs 74,573.63 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with HDFC Bank emerging as the biggest gainer in line with a positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 780.71 points or 0.97 per cent, and the Nifty went up by 239.55 points or 0.97 per cent. While HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj [] The post Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms climbs Rs 74,573 cr; HDFC Bank biggest gainer appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:19 pm

From Jail, Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Judicial Probe Into Leh Violence

Leh, Oct 5: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail in connection with the recent Leh violence, has called for an independent judicial inquiry into the killings that occurred during the unrest. Wangchuks message from jail was relayed by his elder brother Ka Tsetan [] The post From Jail, Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Judicial Probe Into Leh Violence appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 12:19 pm