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Load Carrier Overturns in Srinagar, Five Injured

SRINAGAR: Five persons sustained injuries after a load carrier overturned at Banpora Nowgam area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. Officials said that the injured were first taken to Bone and Joint Hospital and later referred to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for further treatment. The injured have been identified as a 35-year-old resident of Ramban, presently []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 6:02 pm

Arms Smuggling Module Linked To Pak-Based Handler Busted; 6 Held

CHANDIGARH, Dec 8: The Punjab Police on Monday claimed it has dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module with links to a Pakistan-based handler and apprehended six persons, including a juvenile. Police recovered six pistols from the accused, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler through social media platforms, who shared coordinates for weapon consignments, he said. In a post on X, the DGP said, [] The post Arms Smuggling Module Linked To Pak-Based Handler Busted; 6 Held appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:58 pm

Specialty Surgical Oncology secures USD 2.8 mn funding from Everhope Oncology platform

MUMBAI, Dec 8: Specialty Surgical Oncology Hospital (SSO) on Monday said it has secured USD 2.8 million (about Rs 25 crore) in funding from the Everhope Oncology platform, founded and backed by Narayana Health, W Health Ventures and 2070 Health. This partnership marks a defining moment for our team. It enables us to launch three new centres in Mumbai and invest deeply in clinical talent, advanced infrastructure and robust systems, so we can consistently deliver care at the highest [] The post Specialty Surgical Oncology secures USD 2.8 mn funding from Everhope Oncology platform appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:55 pm

SEBI overhauls merchant bankers rule; introduces capital adequacy, liquid networth criteria

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Markets regulator SEBI has overhauled merchant bankers rule by introducing capital adequacy framework, requiring a liquid net worth and mandating minimum revenue from permitted activities. The new rules are aimed at ensuring financial stability, improving risk management, and facilitating ease of doing business. Under the new rule, Sebi has allowed merchant bankers to undertake activities falling outside its purview under the same firm subject to certain conditions. In its notification dated December 3, the regulator [] The post SEBI overhauls merchant bankers rule; introduces capital adequacy, liquid networth criteria appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:51 pm

UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police forcibly entered compound in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM, Dec 8: Israeli police forcibly entered the compound of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem early on Monday, escalating a campaign against an organisation that has been banned from operating on Israeli territory. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East, or UNRWA, said in a statement that sizeable numbers of Israeli forces, including police on motorcycles, trucks and forklifts, entered the compound in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Sheikh [] The post UN Palestinian aid agency says Israeli police forcibly entered compound in Jerusalem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:42 pm

Flight cancellations credit negative, to hit IndiGo financially, says Moodys

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The widespread disruptions in IndiGo flights, resulting from the airlines failure to plan for aviation regulations communicated to industry more than a year in advance, could result in financial damage from loss of revenue as well as potential penalties for cancellations, Moodys Ratings said on Monday. In a note, Moodys said the disruptions are credit negative for the airline. Despite temporary reprieve, failure to effectively plan for new aviation regulations is credit negative. The disruptions, [] The post Flight cancellations credit negative, to hit IndiGo financially, says Moodys appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:39 pm

Agri growth estimated to be lower at 4 pc in FY26: Ramesh Chand

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Indias agriculture sector growth is estimated to be lower at 4 per cent in the 2025-26 financial year compared to the rate of 4.6 per cent recorded in the previous fiscal, a senior government official said on Monday. It (agri growth) will be close to 4 per cent in FY 2025-26. It is difficult to attribute reasons for lower growth at this point of time, Ramesh Chand, member of government think tank Niti Aayog, told [] The post Agri growth estimated to be lower at 4 pc in FY26: Ramesh Chand appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:37 pm

J&K Govt Reconstitutes Panel On Outsourcing Tourism Assets

JAMMU, Dec 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has reconstituted the committee responsible for finalising the mechanism to outsource identified assets of the Tourism Department in a phased manner. See Order Copy Click Here. The post J&K Govt Reconstitutes Panel On Outsourcing Tourism Assets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:35 pm

Govt Orders Transfer, Posting Of Two JKAS Officers

JAMMU, Dec 8: In the interest of administration, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir Monday ordered transfers and postings of two J&K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, with immediate effect. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Govt Orders Transfer, Posting Of Two JKAS Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:28 pm

Army Officer Asks Troops To Maintain Consistent Approach In Counter-Terror Operations In J&Ks Doda

Jammu, Dec 8: A senior Army officer on Monday asked the troops to stay alert and maintain a firm and consistent approach in counter-terrorist operations in militancy-infested Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in the hilly district to assess the ground situation and review operational readiness and security dynamics, the Army said. The corps commander was accompanied by General [] The post Army Officer Asks Troops To Maintain Consistent Approach In Counter-Terror Operations In J&Ks Doda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:23 pm

PM Modis Policies Ensured Fruits Of Social Justice Reach Grassroots Level: Meghwal

New Delhi, Dec 8: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said the benefits of social justice are percolating at the grassroots level due to the policies formulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the past 11 years. Talking to reporters here on the subject social justice, the minister said villages are the best examples to understand how the policies formed by the government in the last 11 years are reaching the field level. Thatched houses have now made [] The post PM Modis Policies Ensured Fruits Of Social Justice Reach Grassroots Level: Meghwal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:11 pm

India Rejects External Rating Concerns After Fall in Global Climate Index

SRINAGAR: The Union Government has said that Indias drop of 13 places to Rank 23 in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index does not reflect the countrys actual progress on climate mitigation and will not influence domestic policy. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 5:10 pm

Centres Opposes In SC Sonam Wangchuks Request To Appear Through Video Conferencing

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Centre on Monday opposed in the Supreme Court the request made by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to appear through video conferencing from Jodhpur jail in the case related to his detention under the National Security Act. The top court was hearing a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of Wangchuk, alleging that his detention was illegal and an arbitrary exercise that violated his fundamental rights. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Angmo, told a [] The post Centres Opposes In SC Sonam Wangchuks Request To Appear Through Video Conferencing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:09 pm

Pvt members bill in Lok Sabha seeks employees right to disconnect calls beyond work hours

NEW DELHI:A private members bill, which seeks to allow employees not to entertain work-related calls and emails outside work hours, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Friday. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members are allowed to introduce bills on subjects on which they think government should bring a law. Barring a few cases, most of []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:01 pm

Jammu Kashmir Records Steady Rise in Household Consumption, Says Centre

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has reported a steady rise in average household consumption levels over the past two years, according to data placed before the Lok Sabha, as the Union Finance Ministry rejected suggestions that economic policies were enriching only the wealthy while leaving the poorest behind. The Ministry said the latest Household Consumption Expenditure []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 4:44 pm

Committed To Bring Monumental Change In Lives Of Poor: LG Sinha

JAMMU, Dec 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for construction of new houses for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor, in Jammu District. 350 houses in Jammu district will be constructed at a cost of Rs 35 crore. The construction cost of these new three-bedroom pre-fabricated Smart Houses will be borne by the High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), an NGO. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor [] The post Committed To Bring Monumental Change In Lives Of Poor: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:40 pm

Trump says Zelenskyy hasnt read US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

KYIV, Dec 8: President Donald Trump on claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasnt read a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump was critical of Zelenskyy after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow differences on the US administrations proposal. But in an exchange with reporters on Sunday night, Trump suggested that the Ukrainian leader is holding up the talks from moving forward. Im a little bit [] The post Trump says Zelenskyy hasnt read US-authored proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:28 pm

6 terrorists, 1 security personnel killed in operation in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Dec 8: At least six terrorists and a security personnel were killed while several others were injured on Monday during an operation in Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The operation against terrorists was launched in Soran Darra area of the Mohmand tribal district bordering Afghanistan. Six terrorists were killed in the operation, while several others are believed to be injured, said officials. In the exchange of fire, a security official was also killed, and three were [] The post 6 terrorists, 1 security personnel killed in operation in northwest Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:27 pm

Srinagar Police Book Hotels, Homestays, Houseboats for Form-C Violations

Srinagar, Dec 8: In a major security crackdown, Srinagar Police has registered multiple FIRs against hotels, homestays and houseboats for failing to submit mandatory Form-C details of foreign guests as required under the Immigration & Foreigners Act. According to police, routine inspections revealed widespread violations across several areas of the summer capital. In Rajbagh, Hotel [] The post Srinagar Police Book Hotels, Homestays, Houseboats for Form-C Violations appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 4:26 pm

Israeli army chief claims yellow line new border inside Gaza

JERUSALEM, Dec 8: Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday that the yellow line demarcation is the new borderline inside the Gaza Strip. The yellow line marks the zone from which Israeli troops have not withdrawn in the Palestinian enclave, as part of the ceasefire arrangements that took effect on Oct. 10. The yellow line is a new borderline, serving as a forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity, Zamir said during a visit [] The post Israeli army chief claims yellow line new border inside Gaza appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:25 pm

Indonesia repatriating 2 Dutch drug traffickers convicted on drug trafficking charges

JAKARTA, Dec 8: Indonesian officials said on Monday that two Dutch nationals imprisoned in Indonesia on drug trafficking convictions will be repatriated to the Netherlands later in the day following the agreement between the two countries. The two prisoners, including one who had been sentenced to death, were handed over by the Indonesian authorities to Dutch authorities at a prison in Jakarta, ahead of an evening flight. The men wore baseball caps and bright green T-shirts at the handover. [] The post Indonesia repatriating 2 Dutch drug traffickers convicted on drug trafficking charges appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:24 pm

China positive on Putins India visit; calls for stronger trilateral cooperation

BEIJING, Dec 8: China on Monday reacted positively to Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India, framing the three countries as an important part of the Global South and said sound trilateral ties are conducive to regional and global peace and stability, besides their own national interests. China, Russia and India are emerging economies and important members of the Global South, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a media briefing here, reacting for the first time to Putins high-profile [] The post China positive on Putins India visit; calls for stronger trilateral cooperation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:23 pm

Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 90.09 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Dec 8: The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 90.09 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said multiple pressures, such as sustained importer demand for the American currency, foreign fund outflows from equities, and lingering uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, are keeping investor sentiment fragile. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.07, then gave up ground [] The post Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 90.09 against US dollar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

Jammus Rapid Development Unprecedented: LG Sinha

Jammu, Dec 8: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammus rapid development is unprecedented, with the administration benefiting lakhs of poor and upgrading infrastructure in the backward and poor regions over the past five years. Sinha was addressing a gathering after laying foundations for 350 houses damaged in natural calamities and Operation Sindoor in Jammu district. The three-bedroom houses are efficient, modern, resilient and technologically advanced which are being built with the help of the NGO [] The post Jammus Rapid Development Unprecedented: LG Sinha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

Two Houses, Cow Shed Destroyed in South Kashmir Blaze

SRINAGAR: At least two residential houses and a cow shed were gutted in a fire incident that broke out on Monday at Memander village in Shopian district, officials said. Fire and Emergency Services officials said the fire erupted in the residential cluster during the day, causing extensive damage to two houses and a cow shed []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 4:17 pm

How Direct Store Delivery Software Improves Retail Efficiency

In todays fast-paced retail environment, businesses are under pressure to deliver products to stores accurately, quickly, and cost-effectively. Traditional distribution models often struggle to keep up with growing customer expectations, increasing demand for real-time visibility, and the need for streamlined communication between warehouses, drivers, and retailers. This is where direct store delivery software steps in as a game-changing solution that simplifies operations and improves profitability. Direct store delivery (DSD) is a distribution model that allows suppliers, manufacturers, or wholesalers to [] The post How Direct Store Delivery Software Improves Retail Efficiency appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:04 pm

Delhi Blast Case: Court Extends NIA Custody Of 3 Doctors, Preacher By 4 Days

New Delhi, Dec 8: A Delhi court on Monday extended the NIA custody of three doctors and a preacher, who were arrested in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast case, by four days. All four accused Dr Muzammil Ganai, Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheena Saeed and Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay [] The post Delhi Blast Case: Court Extends NIA Custody Of 3 Doctors, Preacher By 4 Days appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 4:03 pm

PM Modi Slams Congress For Overruling Mahatma Gandhis Wishes On Vande Matram, Cites Appeasement Politics

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of breaking into pieces national song Vande Mataram under the guise of social harmony, and said it was still following the politics of appeasement. He also targeted former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for agreeing with the suggestion that Vande Mataram could antagonise Muslims. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Vande Mataram, Modi cited a letter written by Nehru to Subhash Chandra Bose claiming that [] The post PM Modi Slams Congress For Overruling Mahatma Gandhis Wishes On Vande Matram, Cites Appeasement Politics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 3:58 pm

Multiple Hotels, Houseboats Booked for Skipping Mandatory Foreigner Reporting

SRINAGAR: In a security-focused operation, Srinagar Police have initiated stringent legal action against several hotels, a homestay and multiple houseboat operators across the city for violating mandatory Form-C reporting norms under the Immigration and Foreigners Act. Police said the action followed routine inspections and verification drives conducted at hotels, guest houses, homestays and houseboats to []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 3:45 pm

Form-C Violations Trigger Crackdown: Srinagar Police Book Hotels, Homestays, Houseboats Across City

Srinagar, Dec 8: In a major crackdown aimed at strengthening security vigilance in the summer capital, Srinagar Police has booked multiple hotels, homestays and houseboats for serious lapses in mandatory Form-C reporting an obligation under the Immigration & Foreigners Act for hosting foreign nationals. In a statement reads that, In view of strengthening security measures in the city, Srinagar Police has taken stringent legal action against several hotels and a homestay for violating mandatoryForm-C reporting norms required under theImmigration & [] The post Form-C Violations Trigger Crackdown: Srinagar Police Book Hotels, Homestays, Houseboats Across City appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 3:36 pm

Unidentified Male Body Found Along River in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: An unidentified male body was recovered on Monday from the banks of the Ans River in Tehsil Koteranka of Rajouri district, officials said. A police official said that no foul play has been detected during the preliminary inquiry. Initial investigation suggests the person may have accidentally slipped from the roadside into a gorge, the []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 3:28 pm

1191 Posts Lying Vacant In SAI, Recruitment Process Initiated: Sports Minister In Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 8: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday acknowledged that over 1,000 posts are currently lying vacant in the Sports Authority of India (SAI), a concern that was highlighted in a recent Parliamentary Standing Committee report which had described the body as critically under-funded and under-staffed. The minister was responding to a question from Congress MP Adoor Prakash, who represents Keralas Attingal constituency, in Lok Sabha. Asked whether the government has noted the concerns raised by the Parliamentary [] The post 1191 Posts Lying Vacant In SAI, Recruitment Process Initiated: Sports Minister In Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 3:28 pm

PM tried to rewrite history in Vande Mataram debate, BJP cant blot Nehrus legacy: Cong

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Congress on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis speech during the discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha was intended to rewrite history and give a political colour to it, and asserted that no matter how much the BJP tries, it will not be able to put a single blot on the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru. The opposition party also said it was the Congress that gave Vande Mataram the importance it deserved and [] The post PM tried to rewrite history in Vande Mataram debate, BJP cant blot Nehrus legacy: Cong appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 3:26 pm

Inquiry Against IndiGo On, Will Take Strict Action Against Airline: Aviation Minister Naidu

New Delhi, Dec 8: Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the government has initiated an inquiry into Indigos mass flight cancellations and will take strict action against the operator to set an example for other airlines. Blaming the airlines for its failure to manage the crew and duty roster through its day-to-day operations, Naidu said, We are not taking this situation easily. We are doing an inquiry. We will take very, very strict [] The post Inquiry Against IndiGo On, Will Take Strict Action Against Airline: Aviation Minister Naidu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 3:24 pm

PDD Labourer Dies Two Days After Electrocution

by Manzoor Ahmed SRINAGAR: A Power Development Department (PDD) daily wager who sustained severe electrocution while repairing a transformer in Budgam on Saturday succumbed to his injuries at Srinagars SMHS Hospital on Monday morning, triggering anger in his locality where residents blamed departmental negligence for the incident. The deceased was identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Rather, []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 3:18 pm

ED Attaches 4,190 Cr in Crypto Cases; One Accused Declared Fugitive Economic Offender

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached proceeds of crime worth 4,189.89 crore in crypto-related investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and declared one accused as a Fugitive Economic Offender, the government informed Parliament on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, in a written reply to the [] The post ED Attaches 4,190 Cr in Crypto Cases; One Accused Declared Fugitive Economic Offender appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 3:09 pm

Hotels, Homestays and Houseboats Booked Under Immigration & Foreigners Act For Violating Rules; Five FIRs Registered In Srinagar

Srinagar: Police on Monday said that in view of strengthening security measures in the city, Srinagar Police has taken stringent legal action against several hotels and a homestay for violating mandatory Form-C reporting norms required under theImmigration & Foreigners Act. In a handout, the police said that during routine checking and scrutiny of hotels, []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 3:07 pm

Jammu Kashmir Reports One of Indias Most Comfortable TeacherStudent Ratios

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is among the few regions in the country with consistently comfortable teacherstudent ratios across primary, upper-primary and secondary levels, the Union Education Ministry has informed the Lok Sabha. The data, drawn from UDISE+ 2024-25, was presented to the House in response to questions on school closures, online learning practices, and teacher []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 3:00 pm

Jammu Kashmir Lost Nearly 440 Sq Km to Forest Fires

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged among the significant Himalayan regions affected by forest fires in the 202324 season, with 438.86 square kilometres of burnt area recorded by the Forest Survey of India. The Union Government told the Lok Sabha that while forest protection is primarily the responsibility of States and Union Territories, the Centre []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 2:41 pm

SC Seeks EDs Response On Journalists Bail Plea In Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to file its response within three days on a bail plea of journalist Mahesh Langa in a money laundering case linked to an alleged financial fraud. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also asked senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the jailed journalist, to file rejoinder, if needed, to the EDs response within two days of it being [] The post SC Seeks EDs Response On Journalists Bail Plea In Money Laundering Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 2:03 pm

ED Attaches Rs 4,190 Cr In Crypto Cases, Declares One Accused As Fugitive Economic Offender

New Delhi, Dec 8: The Enforcement Directorate has attached proceeds of crime worth Rs 4,189.89 crore in crypto-related cases under the anti-money laundering law and declared one accused as a Fugitive Economic Offender, Parliament was informed on Monday. Besides, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has also detected undisclosed income of Rs 888.82 crore from virtual digital assets (VDA) transactions during search and seizure operations. The CBDT has sent 44,057 communications to taxpayers who invested or traded in VDAs [] The post ED Attaches Rs 4,190 Cr In Crypto Cases, Declares One Accused As Fugitive Economic Offender appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 2:01 pm

Vande Matram stood solid as rock despite British oppression: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lamented that the Constitution was hrottled and the nation chained by the Emergency when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years. Initiating a day-long discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity despite British oppression. When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the nation was chained by the Emergency. At that time, the Constitution was throttled and those who lived and died for patriotism were pushed behind bars, he said. The Emergency was a dark chapter in our history. Now we have the opportunity to restore the greatness of Vande Mataram. And I believe this opportunity should not be allowed to pass, Modi said. The prime minister noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle. The mantra energised and inspired India's freedom movement and showed the path of courage and determination. Remembering that sacred Vande Mataram today is a great privilege for all of us in this House. It is a matter of pride for us that we are witnessing the historic occasion of Vande Mataram completing 150 years, he said. The prime minister recalled that the British were forced to ban Vande Mataram even though they brought in laws to prevent printing and propagation of the poem. Vande Mataram was written at a time when, after the uprising of 1857, the British government was alarmed and unleashing various forms of oppression. A campaign was underway to push the British national anthem 'God Save the Queen' into every household. Through Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay responded to this challenge with great strength and resolve. British divided Bengal in 1905, but Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity, he said. Parliament winter session LIVE updates | Where were BJP's political ancestors during anti-British flight, asks Gogoi

The New Indian Express 8 Dec 2025 1:25 pm

Emergency Shrouded Vande Matarams 100th Year: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that when the national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was throttled and the nation was chained by the Emergency. Initiating a discussion in the Lok Sabha on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Modi recalled that when the song completed 50 years, [] The post Emergency Shrouded Vande Matarams 100th Year: PM Modi in Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 1:24 pm

Top Indian diplomat reaffirms New Delhis support for cyclone-struck Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Dec 8: Indian envoy Santosh Jha met Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa on Monday and reiterated New Delhis support for Sri Lanka in its recovery efforts from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed nearly 630 lives in the island nation. Jhas meeting with Namal, the son of former president and prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, came in the backdrop of catastrophic floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, which have left the nation grappling with severe infrastructure collapse. Namal [] The post Top Indian diplomat reaffirms New Delhis support for cyclone-struck Sri Lanka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 1:21 pm

Centre Redesigning Prasad Scheme: Govt In Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Government is redesigning the Prasad scheme aimed at encouraging pilgrim tourism in various states of the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Responding to a supplementary during Question Hour, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said 54 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme in the last ten years. [] The post Centre Redesigning Prasad Scheme: Govt In Lok Sabha appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 1:19 pm

Nation Was Under Emergency When Vande Mataram Completed 100 Years: PM Modi In LS

New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lamented that when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was throttled and nation chained by Emergency. Initiating a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was reeling under colonialism. When Vande Mataram completed 50 years, country was under colonial rule while at its 100th anniversary the nation was under Emergency, he said. The [] The post Nation Was Under Emergency When Vande Mataram Completed 100 Years: PM Modi In LS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:47 pm

Govt Redesigning Prasad Scheme: Govt In Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Government is redesigning the Prasad scheme aimed at encouraging pilgrim tourism in various states of the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Responding to a supplementary during Question Hour, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said 54 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme in the last ten years. He said the scheme was aligned with the financial cycle and now that the cycle is on the verge of being completed and the [] The post Govt Redesigning Prasad Scheme: Govt In Lok Sabha appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:37 pm

No improvement in Delhis air quality

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Delhi woke up to very poor air quality on Monday morning, with an average AQI reading of 318. According to the Central Pollution Control Boards (CPCB) Sameer app, 27 stations recorded very poor air, while 11 stations were in the poor category. According to CPCB, an Air Quality Index (AQI) between 0 and 50 is classified good, 51 to 100 satisfactory, 101 to 200 moderate, 201 to 300 poor, 301 to 400 very poor and [] The post No improvement in Delhis air quality appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:22 pm

PM Modi lauds Suprabhatam programme on Doordarshan

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the Suprabhatam programme broadcast on Doordarshan, and said it brings a refreshing start to the morning. He said the programme covers diverse themes ranging from yoga to various facets of the Indian way of life. The Prime Minister highlighted that the show, rooted in Indian traditions and values, presents a unique blend of knowledge, inspiration and positivity. I would like to draw your attention to a special segment in [] The post PM Modi lauds Suprabhatam programme on Doordarshan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

Rs 500 Crore Remark: Dy CM Shivakumar Asks Navjot Kaur Sidhu To Get Admitted To Mental Hospital

Bengaluru, Dec 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday advised Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu to get admitted in a mental health facility for her Rs 500 crore for CM post remark. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, had triggered a row on Saturday by claiming that one who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the Chief Minister, drawing strong response from the BJP and AAP over Congress functioning. [] The post Rs 500 Crore Remark: Dy CM Shivakumar Asks Navjot Kaur Sidhu To Get Admitted To Mental Hospital appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:18 pm

Two Injured In Separate Bear Attacks In J&Ks Doda

JAMMU, Dec 8: Two persons, including a woman, were injured after a wild bear attacked them in separate incidents in the Kashtigarh area of Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district on Monday, officials said. According to officials, the injured have been identified as Rubina, and Muneer. Locals rushed to help and managed to drive the bear back into the forest, the officials said. Both were taken to hospital. Villagers, anxious after the incidents, have asked the wildlife department to take measures [] The post Two Injured In Separate Bear Attacks In J&Ks Doda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:09 pm

IndiGo Cancels More Than 250 Flights From Delhi, Bengaluru As Disruptions Enter Day Seven

MUMBAI, Dec 8: More than 250 IndiGo flights were cancelled from Delhi and Bengaluru airports on Monday as the disruptions in the crisis-hit airlines flight operations entered the seventh day, sources said. In another development, aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in an order on Sunday late evening (December 7, 2025) extended the time by Monday 6 p.m. (December 8, 2025) for IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to submit [] The post IndiGo Cancels More Than 250 Flights From Delhi, Bengaluru As Disruptions Enter Day Seven appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 12:04 pm

US defence policy bill stresses broadening engagement with India, including via Quad

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 8: The annual defence policy bill of the US has highlighted broadening Americas engagement with India, including through the Quad, to advance the shared objective of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address the challenge posed by China. The National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026, released by Congressional leaders Sunday, outlines the sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. It states that the Secretary of Defence should continue efforts [] The post US defence policy bill stresses broadening engagement with India, including via Quad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:58 am

Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite

BANGKOK, Dec 8: Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens of soldiers and civilians. US President Donald Trump pushed the Southeast Asian neighbours to sign a truce agreement in October, but tensions have continued to simmer. The Thai ministry of defence said that more than 35,000 [] The post Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:53 am

Adani Green adopts TNFD framework, shifts towards nature-positive renewable energy development

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Monday said it has integrated the guidance of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) into its core sustainability strategy, reinforcing its shift toward nature-positive renewable energy development. The TNFD framework is a global, science-led initiative founded by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme, the World Wildlife Fund and Global Canopy. It provides a structured framework for organisations to identify, assess, manage and [] The post Adani Green adopts TNFD framework, shifts towards nature-positive renewable energy development appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:51 am

Automobile retail sales sustain momentum in Nov as demand remains robust

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: Automobile retail sales sustained momentum post festive period with registrations rising 2 per cent year on year in November led by robust demand for passenger vehicles, three wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors, dealers body FADA said on Monday. Overall retail sales rose to 33,00,832 units last month as compared with 32,31,526 units in November 2024. Last year Deepawali and Dhanteras fell towards the end of October and vehicle registrations happened in November which lifted [] The post Automobile retail sales sustain momentum in Nov as demand remains robust appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:50 am

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Plea On Flight Cancellations By IndiGo, Says Govt Has Taken Steps

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea seeking judicial intervention into cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo, saying the Centre has taken note of the situation and has taken steps to address it. The top court said it was cognizant of the fact that lakhs of people are stranded at various airports. It is a serious matter. Lakhs of people are stranded at the airports. We know that the [] The post SC Refuses Urgent Hearing Of Plea On Flight Cancellations By IndiGo, Says Govt Has Taken Steps appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:49 am

ICICI Prudential AMCs Rs 10,602-cr IPO to open on Dec 12; price band at Rs 2,061-2,165/share

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC), a subsidiary of ICICI Bank, on Monday announced a price band of Rs 2,061 to Rs 2,165 per share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), valuing the company at Rs 1.07 lakh crore (around USD 11.86 billion). The companys Rs 10,602-crore maiden public offering will open on December 12 and conclude on December 16. The bidding for anchor investors will take place on December 11. The issue is [] The post ICICI Prudential AMCs Rs 10,602-cr IPO to open on Dec 12; price band at Rs 2,061-2,165/share appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:49 am

Chinas exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

HONG KONG, Dec 8: Chinas exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly 29% from a year earlier in an eighth straight month of double-digit declines. Overall exports from China were 5.9% higher than last year in November in dollar terms, customs data released on Monday showed, at $330.3 billion, better than economists estimates. That was an improvement from a 1.1% contraction in October. While exports [] The post Chinas exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29% appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:48 am

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threats to three incoming flights

HYDERABAD: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received bomb threats to three flights coming from different cities, including two international, sources said on Monday. The airport received emails on late Sunday night targeting British Airways (BA 277) from Heathrow, Lufthansas (LH 752) from Frankfurt and IndiGos 6E 7178 from Kannur. Airport sources said all the flights []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 11:13 am

EMPLOYMENT (8-12-2025)

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Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 11:01 am

IndiGo Issues Rs 610 Crore Refunds as Network Stabilises

SRINAGAR: IndiGo has processed refunds amounting to Rs 610 crore for cancelled or severely delayed flights and delivered 3,000 pieces of stranded baggage to passengers across the country, the government said on Sunday, according to India Today. Officials stated that the aviation network is rapidly returning to normal, with corrective measures to remain in force []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 10:58 am

Several Injured in South Kashmir Road Accident

SRINAGAR: Several people sustained injuries on Monday after a tractor and a Tavara vehicle collided near a petrol pump in the Lalgam area of Tral in south Kashmirs Pulwama district. Officials said the injured were promptly shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. The condition of the injured was stated to be stable. Police reached the []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 10:30 am

Forces chose restraint in Op Sindoor, could have done much more: Rajnath

Leh, Dec 7: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the armed forces could have done much more during Operation Sindoor in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, but deliberately opted for a restrained and calibrated response. The operation in May underscored both the capability and discipline of the Indian forces, who neutralised [] The post Forces chose restraint in Op Sindoor, could have done much more: Rajnath appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 10:20 am

Mehbooba advises centre to review JK Policy, start Reconciliation

Srinagar, Dec 7: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Centre should review its policy towards Jammu and Kashmir and launch a process of reconciliation, which will allow the people of the Union territory to live with dignity. After 2019 (abrogation of Article 370), the Centre said things are fine in Kashmir. It [] The post Mehbooba advises centre to review JK Policy, start Reconciliation appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 10:14 am

Sajad mocks Omar as Mr Bechara over Governance failures

Srinagar, Dec 7: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday accused Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of playing helpless over Public Service Commission conducting the Combined Competitive Examination, ignoring requests to relax the upper age limit to appear for it. He accused the chief minister of shifting the blame to Lieutenant Governors [] The post Sajad mocks Omar as Mr Bechara over Governance failures appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 10:11 am

Chinese national detained for visa violation in Ladakh

Srinagar, Dec 7: An unusual chatter on the Internet intercepted by the army alerted security agencies in the Kashmir valley, leading to the detention of a Chinese national who had entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, officials said on Sunday. Hu Congtai, 29, arrived in Delhi on November 19 on a tourist visa, [] The post Chinese national detained for visa violation in Ladakh appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 10:04 am

Terror hideout busted in Dodas Bhallara forest

Jammu Tawi, Dec 7: Security forces on Sunday launched a search operation in Doda district, during which an SLR rifle and ammunition were recovered, officials said. Official sources told that a joint team of security forces began a search operation in the forest area of Bhallara, under the jurisdiction of Police Post Karrara and Police [] The post Terror hideout busted in Dodas Bhallara forest appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 10:01 am

Kashmir Valley Grapples with Intense Cold as Temperatures Dip Below Freezing

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Valley remained in the grip of severe cold, with most areas recording sub-zero night temperatures, while conditions in Ladakh were even harsher as the mercury plunged further below freezing. According data presented by Kashmir Weather, Shopian was the coldest location in the Valley at 4.2C, followed by Pulwama, Budgam and Baramulla, each []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 10:00 am

Why Is Kashmirs Education System Failing to Prepare Its Students for the Modern World?

by Haroon Rashid Kashmirs education system, bound by outdated curricula, narrow career expectations, weak infrastructure, and stagnant institutions, leaves students unprepared, unmentored, and disconnected from innovation, entrepreneurship, and contemporary learning. Kashmirs educational ecosystem is facing a quiet yet steadily deepening crisis. From kindergarten to higher secondary levels, students continue to learn through a rote-based curriculum []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 9:56 am

61 pc candidates take JK Combined Services Exam amid NC Govt-Lok Bhawan row

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 7: Around 61 per cent of candidates appeared for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) on Sunday as the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) conducted the test as scheduled, despite demands for postponement due to widespread flight cancellations and an ongoing row over the upper age limit. The examination was held [] The post 61 pc candidates take JK Combined Services Exam amid NC Govt-Lok Bhawan row appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 9:16 am

Economy pivot makes Putins Delhi visit all the more significant

Cooperation extends to mutually beneficial new sectors By K Raveendran Russian President Vladimir Putins visit has drawn attention for the way it reinforced a partnership shaped increasingly by economic interdependence and investment-driven priorities. The backdrop to this years summit made the outcome particularly notable, as both countries have expanded trade, diversified energy cooperation, and [] The post Economy pivot makes Putins Delhi visit all the more significant appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 9:12 am

West Bengal Govts assurances, work on testing Labs for Tea industry not progressing

Producers facing quality issues quality issues as competition from Sri Lanka gets stiffer By Ashis Biswas KOLKATA: Despite official assurances to set up at least three tea testing laboratories in North Bengal to improve quality control methods, preliminary work undertaken by the West Bengal Government has made little progress. North Bengal tea producers recently [] The post West Bengal Govts assurances, work on testing Labs for Tea industry not progressing appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 9:10 am

Netflixs $82.7 Billion deal with Warner marks Silicon Valleys quiet takeover of Hollywood

Merger will lead to Worlds largest streaming company with 300 million paid subscribers By T N Ashok NEW YORK: In a deal that could redraw the entertainment landscape for decades, Netflix said Friday it has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discoverys movie, television, and streaming operations for $82.7 billion, setting off alarm bells from [] The post Netflixs $82.7 Billion deal with Warner marks Silicon Valleys quiet takeover of Hollywood appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 8 Dec 2025 9:06 am

Chinese national detained; was visiting J-K, Ladakh without permission: Officials

SRINAGAR: An unusual chatter on the Internet intercepted by the army alerted security agencies in the Kashmir valley, leading to the detention of a Chinese national who had entered Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, officials said on Sunday. Hu Congtai, 29, arrived in Delhi on November 19 on a tourist visa, which permitted []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 8:44 am

16 IndiGo Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport

SRINAGAR: Air traffic at Srinagar International Airport faced continued disruptions early Monday morning after multiple IndiGo flights were cancelled, officials said. An airport official said that out of the total 64 scheduled flight movements (32 arrivals and 32 departures), Indigo had 36 movements planned for the day. However, 16 Indigo flights (8 arrivals and 8 []

KashmirLife 8 Dec 2025 8:37 am

Armed Forces Flag Day:Div Com Kashmir pays homage to Armed forces

SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD), a programme was organized at the Sainik Bhawan, Srinagar to honour the martyrs and men in uniform who voluntarily fought and continue to safeguard the countrys honour. The program was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg who on the occasion held interaction with the []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:45 am

Govt committed to citizen-centric governance: Minister Sharma

Holds public grievances redress camp at Khour, reviews dev works, departmental functioning KHOUR: Reaffirming governments commitment towards citizen-centric governance and accessible administration at the grassroots level, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA); Information Technology; Transport; Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma on Sunday convened a public darbar-cum-grievances redressal camp at Khour, drawing []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:43 am

Police recover contraband substance from house in Shopian, 1 arrested

SRINAGAR: In its continued crackdown against drug menace, J&K Police in Shopian recovered a significant quantity of contraband substance from residential house in Safanagri Zainapora and arrested the accused person. Acting on specific information, Police Station Zainapora registered a case under FIR No. 122/2025 of NDPS Act and obtained a search warrant from the competent []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:42 am

Police register FIR over dangerous stunt biking

SRINAGAR: J&K Police has taken cognizance of a stunt biking incident reported from Pehlipoora area of Shopian. In this regard, FIR No. 263/2025 has been registered under Sections 281, 125 of BNS and 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The involved motorcycle has been seized and further investigation is underway. The accused rider, Sahil Farooq []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:42 am

JNV Budgam hosts grand Alumni Meet 2025

BUDGAM: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Budgam on Sunday hosted a grand Alumni Meet 2025, bringing together former students from various batches for a day of celebration, reflection, and renewed connection with their alma mater. Principal JNV Budgam, Devender Kumar Singh, in his keynote address, extended a warm and gracious welcome to all the alumni, acknowledging []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:41 am

Illegal mining: Authorities seize 4 vehicles in Bla

SRINAGAR: In its sustained efforts to curb illegal mining activities, J&K Police have seized four tippers involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Baramulla. Baramulla Police seized four tippers loaded with illegally extracted stones at Iqbal Market, Old Town Baramulla. The vehicles were intercepted during routine checks, and upon verification, it was []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:41 am

25 Kishtwar farmers leave for exposure visit to Punjab Agricultural University

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Sharma on Sunday flagged off a group of 25 farmers (15 female and 10 male) for a six-day exposure visit to Punjab Agricultural University, where they will learn about commercial floriculture. The initiative, organised by the Department of Agriculture, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP P14) is designed []

Kashmir Reader 8 Dec 2025 5:40 am

Jammu runners shine in Jaisalmer to Laungewala race

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: In a remarkable display of strength, endurance and mental fortitude, runners from Jammu successfully conquered The Border A Hell Race, one of Indias most demanding ultra running events held from Jaisalmer to Laungewala. Athletes from across the country participated in the 50 km, 100 km and 160 km categories, and Jammus contingent left a strong mark on this extreme test of human capability. The event is known for its harsh desert terrain and [] The post Jammu runners shine in Jaisalmer to Laungewala race appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 5:00 am

Panch Parivartan key to strong, safe Bharat: Dattatreya Hosbale

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 7: RSS Sarkaryavah, Dattatreya Hosbale today recalled the glorious history of Bharat and stated how our ancestors valiantly defended the civilization against foreign invaders, ensuring the preservation of Indian cultural identity. While addressing the Parmukh Jan Goshthi, here, today Hosbale highlighted the selfless service and contributions of the RSS towards the upliftment of society over the last 100 years. RSS Sarkaryvah who is on visit of Jammu region today visited Udhampur district and participated in two [] The post Panch Parivartan key to strong, safe Bharat: Dattatreya Hosbale appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:59 am

The Blunder of Broadcasting Red Fort Bombers Video

K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com On the evening of 10th November, the nation was shocked by breaking news across every TV channel that a car bomb exploded at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station killing 13 persons and injuring over 20 others. This was a major terror strike in the national capital after a long time, raising troubling questions about intelligence failure despite the J&K Police earlier had unravelled an interstate conspiracy for a major terror strike. A [] The post The Blunder of Broadcasting Red Fort Bombers Video appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:59 am

Pramukh Swami Maharaj linked devotion and service, realised principle of seeing God in man: Shah

AHMEDABAD, Dec 7: Pramukh Swami Maharaj of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha connected devotion and service, realising the Vedic principle of seeing God in man, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Sunday. In his address at Pramukh Varni Amrut Mahotsav organised by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Shah said Pramukh Swami Maharaj broadened and made spirituality and Vaishnava philosophy practical. He connected devotion and service, realising the Vedic principle of seeing God in man (nar mein narayan) without explicitly stating it. Through [] The post Pramukh Swami Maharaj linked devotion and service, realised principle of seeing God in man: Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:59 am

ASICS opens 1st store in J&K at Kunjwani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: ASICS, the globally renowned athletic footwear and apparel brand, today announced the grand opening of its first store in Jammu and Kashmir at Kunjwani. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding access to premium international sportswear in northern India, offering residents an unparalleled shopping experience that blends cutting-edge performance gear with the brands commitment to holistic wellness. The new ASICS store at Kunjwani features a wide range of products, including the brands iconic running [] The post ASICS opens 1st store in J&K at Kunjwani appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:58 am

Mentorship, not funding alone, to shape Indias next generation of StartUps: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent PANCHKULA, Dec 7: Describing StartUps as a key driver of Indias future growth, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh underlined that mentorship, and not funding alone, will shape Indias next generation of StartUps. The Minister emphasised the need for stronger mentorship, greater risk-taking in research and early handholding of young innovators, as he interacted with entrepreneurs and students at the India International Science Festival (IISF) here today. Speaking during a panel [] The post Mentorship, not funding alone, to shape Indias next generation of StartUps: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:58 am

NEP aims to infuse Indian ethos into Macaulay-era education system: Pradhan

BHOPAL, Dec 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said the objective of the National Education Policy was to infuse the Indian ethos into the Macaulay-era education system. Addressing a workshop on Implementation of National Education Policy-2020: Challenges and Possibilities in Bhopal, he said the time has come to connect Indias traditional education systems with artificial intelligence to gain global recognition for the countrys rich cultural and knowledge traditions. He described Madhya Pradesh as an ancient centre of scientific, [] The post NEP aims to infuse Indian ethos into Macaulay-era education system: Pradhan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 8 Dec 2025 4:58 am