Hormuz Crisis Escalates: IMO Urges Coordinated Action as 20,000 Seafarers Remain Stranded
SRINAGAR: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called for urgent, coordinated international action to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where around 20,000 seafarers remain stranded amid ongoing hostilities and disruptions to global shipping. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned that fragmented responses are no longer sufficient, urging countries to prioritise diplomatic engagement []
MoS Margherita attends mourning ceremony for late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei
NEW DELHI:Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita has attended a mourning ceremony for Irans late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony was organised by the Iranian embassy on Sunday to pay respect to the departed leader on the 40th day (Chehelum) of his demise. Khamenei was killed in an Israel-US strike on []
PSAJK to launch Not in My Name campaign Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic process
Srinagar:The President of PSAJK, Baba Nazrul Islam, today addressed a press conference highlighting concerns regarding attempts by certain individuals to disrupt the democratic election process within the association. He strongly criticized the role of self-styled members acting beyond their mandate and urged the Apex Central Executive Committee to take immediate disciplinary action to preserve []
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
President Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media, calling the first American pope weak on crime and foreign policy. Trump's remarks followed the Pope's denouncement of the delusion of omnipotence fueling the U.S.-Iran war and his call for peace negotiations. The President expressed his disapproval of a Pope who he believes tolerates Iran's nuclear ambitions.
US Military Says It Will Blockade Iranian Ports After Ceasefire Talks Ended Without Agreement
ISLAMABAD, Apr 13: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the strategic Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. U.S. Central Command announced the blockade would involve all Iranian ports, beginning on Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, or 5:30 p.m. in Iran, to be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations. However, CENTCOM said it would still allow ships traveling between non-Iranian [] The post US Military Says It Will Blockade Iranian Ports After Ceasefire Talks Ended Without Agreement appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Development, traditions not contradictory but complementary: Vice Prez
NEW DELHI, April 12: The vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 is guided by the principle Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi (progress along with tradition), which emphasises that modern development and preservation of traditions are not contradictory but complementary, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Sunday. He said that when modern science works in harmony with language, faith and culture, it becomes a powerful force for protection and empowerment. Speaking at a conference titled Transformation of Tribal Lives through Science [] The post Development, traditions not contradictory but complementary: Vice Prez appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Bansal attends NTWB meeting in New Delhi
Various important subjects discussed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: The National Traders Welfare Board meeting, chaired by Board President Sunil Singhi, focused on improving trade ease, simplifying GSTlaws, andenhancing refunds. Dr Sanjay Bansal member thanked PM Narendra Modi for the Jan Vishwas Bill, which aims to reduce complianceburdens. However, he raised concerns about pending payments to traders from defaulters, urging stricter recoverymechanisms. Other discussions included promoting e-commerce, digital empowerment through ONDCs DigiDukanplatform, and organizing Trader-Entrepreneur-Administration Dialogue events. The government reaffirmeditscommitment [] The post Dr Bansal attends NTWB meeting in New Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JCDA elects Atul Mahajan as new president
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Atul Mahajan of Balaji Traders was elected as the president of Jammu Computer Dealer Association (JCDA), for which the elections were held here today. The elections were also held for the various positions and its new executive body, for the next two years. JCDA is the apex body representing business owners dealing in computers, office automation and other IT products and services in Jammu. The new elected team includes R C Sharma of Aar Gee [] The post JCDA elects Atul Mahajan as new president appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
MUMBAI, Apr 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday. Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4. In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for [] The post RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dr Jitendra releases Balbirs compositions on Dr Ambedkar
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Ahead of the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Union Minister of State in PMO with independent charge of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Ministries, Dr. Jitendra Singh, here on Sunday, released two Hindi compositions authored by BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan. These compositions, titled Daliton ke Masiah and Ambedkar Ek Naam, reflect the multifaceted personality, visionary leadership, and enduring legacy of Babasaheb Ambedkar as a champion of social [] The post Dr Jitendra releases Balbirs compositions on Dr Ambedkar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IIM Jammu signs MoU with CAHO to advance healthcare leadership
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: IIM Jammu signed strategic MoU with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), to advance healthcare leadership and management excellence. The historic MoU was signed between Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu and Dr Vijay Agarwal, President CAHO during CAHOs annual conference on April 11, 2026, attended by over 2500 delegates and in the presence of M Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India, Prof Shakti Gupta, Honorary Professor, IIM Jammu; Lt Gen Sunil Kant, [] The post IIM Jammu signs MoU with CAHO to advance healthcare leadership appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India sets stage for 33 percent women in politics
From Margins to Mandate Devyani Rana In the evolution of modern democracies, there are moments that do not merely reform institutions but reconstitute their very logic. The endeavor to institutionalise 33 percent reservation for women in legislatures under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji is gearing up to be one such flashpoint in Indias constitutional journey. The grammar of governance is not being altered in isolation but is instead being recalibrated alongside a broader restructuring of womens participation [] The post India sets stage for 33 percent women in politics appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP Mahila Morcha takes out mega bike rally
Women reservation historic reform of Modi Govt: Chugh Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: BJP Mahila Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, organized a bike rally in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and the provision of 33% reservation for women. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of women activists drawn from different parts of Jammu who raised slogans of Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Nari Shakti Zindabad. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The rally commenced from Mubarak Mandi [] The post BJP Mahila Morcha takes out mega bike rally appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northern Army Commander visits Rampur Sector to boost counter-terror coordination
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command, today visited the strategic Rampur Sector in Jammu to evaluate the local security situation and the strength of the counter-terrorism grid. During his visit, the Army Commander met with senior officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the CRPF, and other security agencies to discuss current challenges and ways to improve the collective defense of the region. Lt Gen Sharma stressed that achieving a terror-free Jammu and [] The post Northern Army Commander visits Rampur Sector to boost counter-terror coordination appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insultingSanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin
MADURAI (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 : BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday said Madurai will pay back Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son Udhayanidhi for their alleged remarks against Sanatana Dharma and the Hindu culture. Speaking to PTI at the sidelines of a roadshow here, Nabin stated that the public and the priestly community would ensure the ruling party is punished by the electorate for these comments. The way Stalin and his son have insulted Sanatana Dharma [] The post Madurai people will punish Stalin, Udhayanidhi for insulting Sanatana Dharma: BJP chief Nabin appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FS Misri in Paris for India-France Foreign Office consultations
LONDON, Apr 12: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will hold discussions with French officials on a wide range of issues, including defence, civil nuclear and energy, and other key global and regional developments. Beginning Sunday, Misri is undertaking a three-day visit to Paris and Berlin for high-level talks on multiple sectors that have become increasingly critical amid a fractured geopolitical landscape. The visit follows French [] The post FS Misri in Paris for India-France Foreign Office consultations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Zorawar Singhs legacy revisited: Army symposium highlights mountain airfare genius
NEW DELHI, April 12 : The India Army in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), conducted a symposium on General Zorawar Singhs legacy of strategic brilliance, at Manekshaw Centre, in the national capital on Sunday. The ceremony was attended by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, who was the Chief Guest for the event. A definitive military biography, The Snow Lion: A Military Biography of General Zorawar Singh, authored by Lieutenant General Ghanshyam Singh Katoch [] The post Zorawar Singhs legacy revisited: Army symposium highlights mountain airfare genius appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise to be held from Apr 12-25
NEW DELHI, Apr 12 : Troops from India and Uzbekistan will take part in a joint military exercise from April 12 to 25 to foster cooperation and enhance their capability to conduct combined operations in semi-mountainous terrain. The Indian contingent departed on Sunday for the seventh edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise Dustlik, officials said. The joint training will culminate in a 48-hour exercise aimed at validating tactical drills for joint operations, with a focus on the preparation and [] The post India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise to be held from Apr 12-25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tributes pour in for sound of Bollywood Asha Bhosle in UK
LONDON, Apr 12: Tributes have been pouring in on Sunday for singing legend Asha Bhosle following the news of her passing away in Mumbai, with diaspora groups and artists in the UK honouring her musical legacy. Describing her as a sound of Bollywood, the UK media highlighted the 92-year-old singers impact as a cultural icon over the course of a career spanning more than eight decades and made up of thousands of unforgettable tracks. Bhosles distinctive voice breathed life into [] The post Tributes pour in for sound of Bollywood Asha Bhosle in UK appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.7 deg C on Sunday, AQI moderate
NEW DELHI, Apr 12 : The maximum temperature in the city on Sunday reached 34.7 degrees Celsius, which is 1.4 degrees below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The city recorded the minimum temperature at 20.2 degrees Celsius, 0.8 notches below the seasonal average, it stated. At 4.30 pm, wind speeds reached up to 37 kilometres per hour, particularly over Palam. The IMD noted that these wind conditions are likely to continue for several hours. The [] The post Delhi records maximum temperature of 34.7 deg C on Sunday, AQI moderate appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nepal pays tribute to Asha Bhosle
KATHMANDU, Apr 12: Nepal on Sunday paid tribute to the popular Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack. Bhosle was 92, and she had contributed several songs for Nepalese films during the 1970s and 1980s, which made her popular among the Nepalese audience. She has given her voice to the Nepalese films and songs, which helped Nepalese music to get connected to the global taste, writes onlinekhabar.com, a popular online news portal. Her [] The post Nepal pays tribute to Asha Bhosle appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Asha Bhosles last rites to be held with state honours at Shivaji Park
MUMBAI, Apr 12 : The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours. Bhosle, who not only survived in the shadow of her sisters greatness but stepped out of it with a genre-defying voice to create her own universe in Hindi playback singing, died on Sunday. She was 92. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter [] The post Asha Bhosles last rites to be held with state honours at Shivaji Park appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Unchecked vehicular emissions, lawless traffic continue to strangle Jammu city
Enforcement missing despite repeated high-level directives *Doctors raise red flag over silent health crisis Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Apr 12: Despite repeated directions from multiple quarters and high-level reviews, the ground situation in Jammu city, the winter capital, remains deeply disturbing with chaotic traffic and unchecked vehicular emissions continuing to choke the citys air, test public patience and expose weak enforcement and systemic lapses. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp On January 6 and February 4, 2026, the issues of [] The post Unchecked vehicular emissions, lawless traffic continue to strangle Jammu city appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJPs resolution pledges to pursue NLU demand for Jammu, accuses NC of failure in fulfilling promises
Dr Jitendra, Chugh, Sat term women reservation historic decision Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 12: Justifying separate National Law University (NLU) for Jammu, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today resolved to forcefully pursue this demand during coming days. This was stated in partys political resolution tabled in BJPs office bearers meeting here, today. The resolution was moved by party chief spokesperson, Sunil Sethi and it was seconded by former DyCM and senior party leader, Dr Nirmal Singh. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel [] The post BJPs resolution pledges to pursue NLU demand for Jammu, accuses NC of failure in fulfilling promises appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran peace talks collapse in Pak WASHINGTON/Islamabad, Apr 12: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the peace talks with Tehran failed on the issue of nuclear weapons. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he has directed the US Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that [] The post Trump announces immediate blockade of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 Kashmir Universities terminate MoUs with US based KCF
MoUs signed without security clearance Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR Apr 12: Three universities of Kashmir have terminated their academic agreements with a United States-based organization, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), on the instructions of the Jammu and Kashmir Government. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The SKUAST-K, the University of Kashmir, and Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) cancelled Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) or Letters of Agreement previously signed with the foundation a year ago. According to a memo, dated [] The post 3 Kashmir Universities terminate MoUs with US based KCF appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
JKP unravels LeTs pan-India logistical web
From fake PAN cards to forged passports SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities, including passports, by terrorists. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Officials said on Sunday that the detained persons provided critical logistical support to terrorists by making documents like Aadhaar [] The post JKP unravels LeTs pan-India logistical web appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Arjun, Aditya win first gold for India in US Open Pickleball Championship
MUMBAI, Apr 12: Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won Indias first gold medal by defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri at the US Open Pickleball Championship in Naples, Florida. Arjun and Aditya recorded an 11-1, 11-5 win against the USA pair in the U-18 boys doubles category, while Naga Moksha claimed the bronze medal in the womens singles category. Following the affiliation of the Indian Pickleball Association by the sports ministry, this is the first time an Indian [] The post Arjun, Aditya win first gold for India in US Open Pickleball Championship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Search operation in Samba village
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 12: A massive search operation was launched after suspicious movement of two individuals was reported in a village near the International Border in Samba district. The joint search operation by police, Army and Border Security Force (BSF) is underway in Pangdour, SIDCO forest and adjoining areas, including Basantar nallah, the officials said. They said a caretaker at an animal farm reported movement of two unidentified individuals at Pangdour around 8.30 pm on Saturday, prompting a swift [] The post Search operation in Samba village appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chouhan unveils agri roadmap for 4 MP districts, bats for crop diversification
RAISEN (MP), Apr 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday released a comprehensive agricultural roadmap for four Madhya Pradesh districts and called for a shift away from traditional farming, urging growers to take up high-value crops such as dragon fruit and avocado to boost incomes. Addressing farmers at the Krishi Unnati Mela here, Chouhan unveiled district-level plans for Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha, and Dewas, and inspected an Integrated Farming Model set up at the venue. In order to make [] The post Chouhan unveils agri roadmap for 4 MP districts, bats for crop diversification appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
US-Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan after 21-hour negotiations
Negotiations failed over trust issues Iran rejects US terms on nuclear Strait of Hormuz stability at risk Talks marked first since 1979 Global energy markets affected by failure Islamabad: The US and Iran failed to reach a peace deal at their historic 21-hour talks in Pakistan, leaving the fate of a tenuous two-week ceasefire in []
India rejects China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh
Says move could impact process to normalise ties New Delhi: India on Sunday said Chinas move to assign fictitious names to Indian territory to manufacture baseless narratives cannot alter the reality but could impact ongoing efforts to normalise bilateral ties. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi categorically rejects any mischievous attempts by []
Amarnath Yatra to begin July 3, conclude on Aug 28: LG Sinha
Advance registration to commence on April 15 via both offline, online modes Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on 3 July 2026 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026, spanning a total of 57 days. The Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of []
415 building permits issued by TDAs in J&K in 202526
Highest in three years Jammu: In a sign of a boom in the tourism sector in J&K, up to 415 building permissions were issued by tourism development authorities (TDAs) in 202526, exceeding the combined total of the preceding two financial years. Overall, 807 building permissions were granted between 2023 and 2026 in the Union territory, []
Search operation launched for two suspected persons in Samba
Jammu: A massive search operation was launched after suspicious movement of two individuals was reported in a village near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The joint search operation by police, Army and Border Security Force (BSF) is underway in Pangdour, SIDCO forest and adjoining areas, including []
138 degrees and counting: Ex-Army man earns latest qualification from IGNOU
Jaipur: An ex-serviceman from Rajasthan has amassed as many as 138 degrees, diplomas and certificates, far exceeding the usual count of one to five qualifications held by most individuals. Dashrath Singh, a resident of Jhunjhunu district, was recently awarded his latest qualification at the convocation of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) after he completed []
The Sahabiyat Were Warriors. The Narrative That Islam Confined Women Is False
Sumayah (RA) first martyr. Safiyah (RA) fought with a spear. Umm Umarah (RA) defended the Prophet (SAW). Aisha (RA) carried the wounded. Men and women are equal in reward, punishment, human rights, and responsibility. Rutba Banday Islam, the religion of FAITH, STRENGTH, and PROSPERITY, never limited women tojustmere households. While the youth have been brainwashed []
Morning Assemblies In Government Schools Need Revival
The morning assembly is not a mere formalityit is the fountain from which all-round development springs. Yet teachers discuss family issues during assembly. A single student anchors all year. Houses exist only on paper. If your own heart is a volcano, how can you expect flowers to bloom in your hands? Muntashir Kifayat The schools []
US Orders Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks
SRINAGAR: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the United States Navy would immediately begin a blockade to prevent ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks held in Pakistan. In a social media statement, Trump said he had directed the US Navy to seek and []
Police Arrest 11 in Two Theft Cases; Recover Stolen Property in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday said it had arrested 11 persons and recovered stolen property in connection with two theft cases registered in Srinagar. The action followed investigations into FIR No. 17/2026 and FIR No. 48/2026, registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with police saying the arrests were made after []
Mans Body Recovered from River Jhelum in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The body of a man was retrieved from the river Jhelum near Basant Bagh area of Gowkadal in Srinagar on Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a swift operation and fished out the dead body from the river. He said that soon []
KPDCL Revises Shutdown Timing for 132/33 kV GIS Khanyar Station
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that the timing of the scheduled shutdown of the 132/33 kV, 100 MVA GIS Khanyar has been revised. As per the updated schedule, the shutdown will now be observed from 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM on the already notified dates.
India Rejects Chinese Attempts To Assign Fictitious Names to Places in Arunachal Pradesh
SRINAGAR: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday firmly rejected Chinas attempts to assign Chinese names to locations in Indian territory, calling them baseless and fictitious claims. Our response to media queries regarding China giving fictitious names to places https://t.co/j6WPzitrh2 pic.twitter.com/NDK1ZACyUZ Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 12, 2026 MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal []
Srinagar Man Killed, Another Injured in TharTruck Crash on JaipurRajasthan Expressway
SRINAGAR: A man from Srinagar was killed while another sustained injuries after a collision between a Jammu and Kashmir-registered Thar vehicle and a container truck on the NH-48 Jaipur Rajasthan Expressway, officials said on Sunday. Officials said that the accident involved a Thar vehicle bearing registration number JK01AX-6894 and a container truck (RJ32GE-2102). The collision []
Cannot be Resolved Overnight: Mehbooba Mufti on IranUS Talks
SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that talks between Iran and the United States have not failed, asserting that the process would take time and that Tehran had taken a principled stand. Speaking to reporters in Pulwama, Mufti said the ongoing dialogue should not be seen as collapsed despite the []
Over 400 Apple Trees Allegedly Cut Down Overnight in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Hundreds of apple trees were allegedly cut down overnight in Kaharwat village of south Kashmirs Kulgam district, leaving local growers devastated and facing significant economic losses. Farmers said that more than 400 trees in a private orchard were found damaged on Sunday morning, with trunks chopped and branches scattered across the land. The scale []
LG VK Saxena Inaugurates RDD Complex, Resource Centre & Co-Working Space In Kargil
Kargil, Apr 12: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the newly constructed Rural Development Department (RDD) Complex and the District Resource Centre at Kurbathang, along with the Co-Working Space at Kargil. The RDD Building, constructed at a cost of 19.56 crores, incorporates all key officers under a single roo,f including Directorate, Assistant Commissioner Development, District Panchayat Officer and others. The building complex has a Resource Centre, Library, and a Conference Hall. Addressing [] The post LG VK Saxena Inaugurates RDD Complex, Resource Centre & Co-Working Space In Kargil appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Rejects Mischievous Attempts By China To Assign Fictitious Names To Places In Arunachal
New Delhi, Apr 12: India on Sunday categorically rejected China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and said such claims and attempts to manufacture baseless narratives cannot alter the undeniable reality that they are part of Indian territories. China should refrain from actions which inject negativity into relations and undermine efforts to create better understanding, it said. New Delhis reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for several places in Arunachal Pradesh. India categorically rejects any mischievous attempts [] The post India Rejects Mischievous Attempts By China To Assign Fictitious Names To Places In Arunachal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pulwamas GundiporaPahoo Road in Shambles Months After Floods
SRINAGAR: Months after the devastating floods of September 2025, the vital GundiporaPahoo road in south Kashmirs Pulwama district continues to remain in a dilapidated condition, causing immense hardship to residents and commuters. The road, which serves as a key link for several villages in the area, was severely damaged during the floods. Since then, no []
BSH Home Appliances aims for 8 pc market share in India by 2030, its key strategic market
BENGALURU, Apr 12: India is a key strategic market for BSH Home Appliances, the Munich, Germany-based global manufacturer, which is targeting to corner around 8 per cent market share by 2030, helped by category expansion, deeper retail penetration, and investments in high-growth segments, according to its India MD & CEO Saif Khan. BSH Home Appliances India is quite encouraged after recording a 15 per cent overall growth in 2025, outpacing rivals and even recorded over 50 per cent growth in [] The post BSH Home Appliances aims for 8 pc market share in India by 2030, its key strategic market appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tamara Leisure eyes 40 hotels by 2030; plans pan-India expansion
MUMBAI, Apr 12: Tamara Leisure Experiences is targeting a portfolio of 40 hotels by 2030, with plans to expand beyond South India, build a pan-India presence and enter an asset-light model as part of its next growth phase, a senior company official said. Currently, the company operates nine properties with 550 keys under its brands, including Tamara Eco Resorts (immersive luxury nature retreats), O by Tamara (premium business and leisure hospitality), Lilac Hotels, and Amal Tamara (clinical, Ayurveda-led wellness experiences). [] The post Tamara Leisure eyes 40 hotels by 2030; plans pan-India expansion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Coal imports fall 8.5 pc in Feb amid high stockpiles, firm global prices
NEW DELHI, Apr 12:Indias coal import dropped 8.5 per cent to 16.55 million tonnes in February on record stockpile of domestic coal and firmness in seaborne prices. The countrys coal import is poised to maintain a weak trend this month with domestic miners making efforts to liquidate stockpiles. A record high stockpile of domestic coal and firm seaborne prices resulted in a drop in thermal coal imports. With the domestic miners endeavouring to liquidate stocks, the weak trend in imports [] The post Coal imports fall 8.5 pc in Feb amid high stockpiles, firm global prices appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man Damages US Military Aircraft with Axe in Ireland
SRINAGAR: A man climbed onto a parked US military aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland and damaged its fuselage and wing with an axe, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media. #BREAKING A man climbed onto the wing of a U.S. military Lockheed C-130 Hercules at Shannon Airport and struck it with an axe, causing extensive []
J&K | 415 Building Permits Issued By TDAs in 202526, Highest In 3 Years
JAMMU, Apr 12: In a sign of a boom in the tourism sector in J&K, up to 415 building permissions were issued by tourism development authorities (TDAs) in 202526, exceeding the combined total of the preceding two financial years. Overall, 807 building permissions were granted between 2023 and 2026 in the Union territory, according to official data. The TDAs also identified over 500 unauthorised constructions across key tourist destinations in the past three financial years, with authorities issuing notices, lodging [] The post J&K | 415 Building Permits Issued By TDAs in 202526, Highest In 3 Years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Central To BJPs Ideological Journey Since Jana Sangh Days: Dr Jitendra
JAMMU, Apr 12 : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Jammu & Kashmir holds a unique place in the ideological evolution of the Bharatiya Janata Party, tracing its roots to the early years of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founded by Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee in 1951. He recalled that one of the first major movements led by Dr. Mukherjee was for the complete integration of Jammu & Kashmir with India, during which he visited the region in 1953 and [] The post J&K Central To BJPs Ideological Journey Since Jana Sangh Days: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi Police bust investment fraud racket, arrest 3 for cheating Rs 47 lakh
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Delhi Police has busted a cyber fraud racket operating through a fake online investment platform and arrested three people for allegedly duping a victim of over Rs 47 lakh, an official said on Sunday. The accused were arrested on Saturday in connection with the case registered in the southwest district on the complaint of a victim who claimed fraudsters duped him of Rs 47.20 lakh by luring him into investing in stocks, equities, and IPOs via [] The post Delhi Police bust investment fraud racket, arrest 3 for cheating Rs 47 lakh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Inconclusive US-Iran talks, oil prices, inflation data to dictate investors sentiment: Analysts
NEW DELHI, Apr 12:The talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan, which ended without a deal, would weigh heavily on investors sentiment when markets open for trading on Monday, analysts said. Besides developments related to West Asia, crude oil prices would also dictate market trends in a holiday-shortened week ahead, they said. Stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday for Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti. The talks between Iran and the US in Pakistan have ended without a deal due [] The post Inconclusive US-Iran talks, oil prices, inflation data to dictate investors sentiment: Analysts appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two Persons Critically Injured in Leopard Attack in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Two persons were seriously injured in a leopard attack in Tangmarg area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said. The injured have been identified as Abdul Rahim Ganai and Mohammad Sultan Najar. According to locals, the leopard had been roaming in the Marchipora and Chandilora areas of Tangmarg for the past several []
China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghan border
BEIJING, Apr 12: China has set up a new county in its volatile Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border in an apparent move to beef up security along the narrow Wakhan Corridor to curb infiltration of Uyghur separatist militants. The county, named Cenling, is located near the Karakoram mountain range and close to the borders with PoK and Afghanistan, underscoring its strategic significance. This is the third new county established by China in Xinjiang, a predominantly [] The post China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghan border appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From Fake PAN Cards To Forged Passports: J&K Police Unravels LeTs Pan-India Logistical Web
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Widening its crackdown on the inter-state network of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central intelligence agencies, has detained several people from Haryana and Rajasthan for allegedly facilitating the acquisition of fraudulent identities, including passports, by terrorists. Officials said on Sunday that the detained persons provided critical logistical support to terrorists by making documents like Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards and even voter cards. The investigation was spearheaded [] The post From Fake PAN Cards To Forged Passports: J&K Police Unravels LeTs Pan-India Logistical Web appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Local Body Polls in Jammu Kashmir Unlikely in Near Future
SRINAGAR: Even though the State Election Commission has initiated the process of revising Panchayat electoral rolls, the chances of holding local body elections in the near future appear bleak. Sources said that the elected government is not keen on conducting Panchayat polls anytime soon. There are no chances of the polls in the near future. []
Iran Took Principled Stand, Resolution Cannot Happen Overnight: Mehbooba Mufti On Peace Talks
SRINAGAR, Apr 12: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the talks between Iran and the United States have not failed as it would take time to resolve their problems, and asserted that Tehran had taken a principled stand. I do not think the dialogue has failed. It is a complicated matter for which such a huge war was fought. If you think that this issue will be resolved overnight, it does not work like that, Mufti told reporters after [] The post Iran Took Principled Stand, Resolution Cannot Happen Overnight: Mehbooba Mufti On Peace Talks appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Irans chief negotiator blames US for failure of talks
CAIRO, Apr 12: Irans chief negotiator to the Islamabad talks has blamed the United States for failing to reach a deal. In a series of posts on X, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said the Iranian delegation provided forward-looking initiatives during the 21-hour talks, but the Americans could not gain Irans trust. He said now is the time for the US to decide whether it can gain our trust or not. He didnt elaborate. But Iranian state media reported earlier [] The post Irans chief negotiator blames US for failure of talks appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Asia crisis, geopolitical upheaval to top agenda at 3-day naval commanders conference
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Top commanders of the Indian Navy will deliberate on implications of the West Asia crisis in the context of safeguarding Indias energy security during a three-day conclave beginning Tuesday. The commanders will also comprehensively review the Navys operational posture to protect national maritime interests and capability development in line with national security objectives. The biannual naval commanders conference will be held in New Delhi from April 14 to 16. This edition holds significant importance in light [] The post West Asia crisis, geopolitical upheaval to top agenda at 3-day naval commanders conference appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three Kashmir Universities End Academic Agreements With US-Based Body KCF
SRINAGAR: Three major universities in Kashmir have terminated their academic agreements with a United States-based organization, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), following internal reviews, according to official documents. Separate communications issued by SKUAST-K, the University of Kashmir, and IUST confirm the cancellation of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) or Letters of Agreement previously signed with the foundation. []
Mehbooba Condemns Killing Of Two Children In Attack In Manipur
Srinagar, Apr 12: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday condemned the killing of two children in an attack on their house in Manipur, terming it horrific. Suspected militants hurled a bomb at a house in Manipurs Bishnupur district on Tuesday last, leaving a 5-year-old boy and a six-month-old girl dead. The incident triggered protests in the state. The killing of two innocent children in Manipur by a military grade weapon is deeply condemnable & horrific, the former chief minister said [] The post Mehbooba Condemns Killing Of Two Children In Attack In Manipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Search Operation Launched For Two Suspected Persons In J&Ks Samba
Jammu, Apr 12: A massive search operation was launched after suspicious movement of two individuals was reported in a village near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The joint search operation by police, Army and Border Security Force (BSF) is underway in Pangdour, SIDCO forest and adjoining areas, including Basantar Nallah, the officials said. They said a caretaker at an animal farm reported movement of two unidentified individuals at Pangdour around 8.30 [] The post Search Operation Launched For Two Suspected Persons In J&Ks Samba appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Heavy Rains Damage Jhelum Embankment in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: Incessant rains have caused visible damage to the embankment along the Jhelum River near the General Post Office bund in Srinagar, with cracks appearing on the riverbank and portions of the structure collapsing into the water, locals said. The damage, reported after continuous rainfall in the valley, includes cracks along the embankment surface, displacement []
Jammu, 12 April 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today announced that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on 3 July 2026 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026, spanning a total of 57 days. He said the Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha [] The post Lieutenant Governor appeals to devotees to participate in large numbers for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Indian Playback Singer Asha Bhosle Dies at 92
SRINAGAR: Renowned Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle has died at the age of 92 at Breach Candy Hospital, where she had been undergoing treatment for severe exhaustion and a chest infection. She was admitted to the South Mumbai hospital on Saturday evening. Widely admired for her versatility and powerful voice, she was regarded as one []
India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May: Official
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: The India-UK free trade agreement, signed in July last year, is likely to come into force from the second week of May, according to an official. India and the UK, on July 24, 2025, signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while tariffs on British products, such as cars and whisky, will be reduced in India. We are expecting [] The post India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May: Official appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FPIs extend sell-off in April; pull out Rs 48,213 crore in 10 days
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Foreign investors maintained their aggressive sell-off in Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 48,213 crore (USD 5.14 billion) in the first 10 days of April, as rising geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties reduced risk appetite. The sell-off follows a record outflow of Rs 1.17 lakh crore (about USD 12.7 billion) in March, the worst monthly exodus on record. The sharp reversal comes after FPIs had infused Rs 22,615 crore in February, marking the highest monthly inflow in [] The post FPIs extend sell-off in April; pull out Rs 48,213 crore in 10 days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Police stations to fast-food chains: IGLs piped natural gas push in Delhi-NCR
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: From police stations to fast-food outlets, Indraprastha Gas Ltd is expanding its push for piped natural gas connections in Delhi-NCR as it looks to rapidly expand its user base to ease pressure on cooking gas LPG, its chief executive Kamal Kishore Chatiwal said. Following disruptions to energy supplies from the West Asia conflict, the government is pushing wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) as a convenient alternative to LPG, given its more diversified sourcing and [] The post Police stations to fast-food chains: IGLs piped natural gas push in Delhi-NCR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry
MUMBAI, Apr 12: The conflict in West Asia, which exposed Indias limitations on the energy front, provides a good opportunity to start reforms in the sector critical for growth and cut electricity prices for industry, a senior economist has said. Neelkanth Mishra, the chief economist of Axis Bank and a member of the External Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, said it is essential to use energy carefully for future growth. We have the cheapest energy in the world, cheapest [] The post West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiment
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: The ceasefire in West Asia is expected to help lift market sentiments in India, making luxury car customers who held back purchases to come back to showrooms to take deliveries, according to top officials of Mercedes-Benz, BMW Group and Audi in the country. Having resorted to stocking up of parts and kits, the luxury carmakers hope that the pressure on supply chain will be eased while looking forward to a return to normalcy at the earliest. [] The post Luxury carmakers hope West Asia ceasefire will lift consumer sentiment appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amarnath Yatra 2026 to Begin on July 3: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. In a post on X by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, it was stated that the 57-day pilgrimage will begin []
Amarnath Yatra To Begin From July 3, Registrations To Open From April 15
JAMMU, Apr 12: The annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will commence on July 3 and conclude after 57 days on August 28, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, the LG told reporters at the Lok Bhavan here. The dates for the yatra were decided at a meeting of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) [] The post Amarnath Yatra To Begin From July 3, Registrations To Open From April 15 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Back-to-Back Predawn Tremors Shake Jammu Kashmir District
SRINAGAR: Two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 4.6 and 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were recorded at 4:22 am and 4:37 am respectively, both at a shallow depth of around 10 km. The seismic activity caused brief []
100-DAY DRUG-FREE J&K- Drug smugglers assets will be seized, ringleaders prosecuted: LG Sinha
Administration to confiscate property, revoke licenses, passports, Aadhaar, freeze bank accounts of those involved Jammu: Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the historic mass movement for a Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir from MA Stadium in Jammu. The LG flagged off Padyatra and joined the public []
CM hails SKUAST-Ks morel mushroom research
Says breakthrough to boost livelihoods in rural, mountainous regions Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for achieving a significant scientific breakthrough in the research and advancement of Morel (Gucchi) mushrooms. The Chief Minister, who is also Pro-Chancellor of the university, []
Local body polls in J&K unlikely in near future
Govt not keen on early Panchayat elections Srinagar: Even though the State Election Commission has initiated the process of revising Panchayat electoral rolls, the chances of holding local body elections in the near future appear bleak. Sources told the news agency KNO that the elected government is not keen on conducting Panchayat polls anytime soon. []
Prolonged delay in J&K statehood restoration unacceptable: Congress
Srinagar: The Congress on Saturday termed the prolonged delay in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir as unacceptable and said the party would continue its fight to safeguard peoples rights. The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) held a review meeting at its office here, attended by coordinators and district presidents from across Kashmir. []
Digital arrest complete myth, says Crime Branch as AI-driven fraud rises in Kashmir
Victims of fraud up to Rs 50,000 may not need court orders, call 1930 immediately Srinagar: Amid a growing surge in cyber crime cases across Kashmir, the Cyber Crime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), Crime Branch Srinagar, on Saturday said over 22 lakh Rs has been recovered in the last three months, even as officials []
Ujh multipurpose project cleared to boost irrigation border security in Kathua
Jammu: The long-pending Ujh multipurpose project has received the green signal, marking a major step towards enhancing irrigation capacity in the region while reinforcing infrastructure along the border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. He also announced that the Shahpur Kandi Barrage is nearing completion, while the []
SIR phase 2: Voters list of 12 states, UTs pruned by over 10%
New Delhi: The combined voters list of nine states and three Union territories has been pruned by 10.2 per cent following the SIR exercise carried out by the Election Commission, with over 60 lakh dead voters removed, data shared by the poll authority and its state officials shows. When phase II of the special intensive []
11 drug peddlers held across J&K
Jammu: Eleven drug peddlers were arrested along with heroin at separate places in Udhampur, Poonch and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Four drug peddlers were held after 13 grams of heroin were seized during the checking of their car at Lamberi in Rajouri district, a police spokesman said. He said []
Iran-US talks begin in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Pakistan-mediated talks between Iran and the US commenced in Islamabad on Saturday, official sources said. The sources said the talks began with messages being exchanged through Pakistani officials, indicating that the engagement was initially indirect. If there is a positive development, the talks could also be held directly, they said. The Iranian delegation, led []
Talks Ended Without Deal Due To Excessive Demands Made By US: Iran
ISLAMABAD, Apr 12: The Iran-US talks in Pakistan have ended without a deal due to excessive demands made by the American side, a top Iranian official said on Sunday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the countrys well-being. US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said the talks failed to reach a peace deal, citing Tehran not forgoing its nuclear [] The post Talks Ended Without Deal Due To Excessive Demands Made By US: Iran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Time Has Come To Implement Womens Reservation Act: PM Modis Letter To LS, RS Floor Leaders
NEW DELHI, Apr 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the time has come for the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act in its true spirit and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections are conducted with the quota for women in place. In a letter to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament, Modi also asked all members to come together in one voice to pass the [] The post Time Has Come To Implement Womens Reservation Act: PM Modis Letter To LS, RS Floor Leaders appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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