KOLKATA, May 10: A day after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose screened multiple CCTV footage from Raj Bhavan, ostensibly to clear the air over allegations of molestation brought against him by a contractual woman employee of the governors house, the victim on Friday said she will seek President Droupadi Murmus intervention into the matter. The employee raised her objections to the public screening of unedited footage where her identity was allegedly disclosed since her face wasnt blurred. Sta

NEW DELHI, May 10: Indias strides in research on the Arctic, Antarctica and the Himalayas may soon figure in school textbooks, with the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences reaching out to the NCERT to include the latest developments in its curriculum. Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran said the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has constituted a committee to bring out the importance of research in these areas in school textbooks. We wrote a letter to []

New Delhi , May 10 : Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, arrived today in New Delhi to assume office, the Chinese Embassy in India announced in a statement. Officials from the Protocol Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Eritias Ambassador to India Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam and Minister Ma Jia, Minister Wang Lei, Minister Counselor Chen Jianjun from the Chinese Embassy welcomed Xu Feihong and his wife Tan Yuxiu at the airport, according to

Nandurbar, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the duplicate NCP and Shiv Sena have made up their minds to merge with the Congress after the June 4 Lok Sabha election results, but should instead join Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde. A big leader here who is active for 40-50 years is worried after polling in Baramati (Lok Sabha seat). He says that after June 4, smaller parties, in order to survive, will merge with the Congress, Modi [] The post Join Ajit, Shinde Instead Of Dying With

NEW DELHI, May 10: India is set to solidify its position as a global economic powerhouse as it gears up to become the worlds third-largest consumer market by 2026, according to the India Economic Perspectives report by UBS. Despite facing challenges, the countrys consumer market has shown remarkable resilience and growth over the past decade. According to the report, India is expected to outpace Germany by 2024 and Japan by 2026, solidifying its position as a global economic powerhouse. The [] T

PALGHAR, May 10: The police in Maharashtras Palghar district have registered a case against seven persons for allegedly duping a private bank manager and two others of over Rs 84 lakh promising high returns on investment, an official said on Friday. Between March and April, two of the accused coaxed the bank manager, a resident of Vasai, into buying IPOs (initial public offer) and shares. Later, his brother and friend also joined in. Altogether, the three complainants invested Rs 84.63 [] The po

Srinagar, May 10: Inspector General of Kashmir V K Bhirdi Friday said that elaborate security arrangements for Kashmir polls as inter-district check-points and area domination has been taken care off. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Talking to a selected group of reporters in his office chambers, the IGP, said that all arrangements have been finalised to ensure smooth polling and huge participation of voters. Whatever mandatory security arrangements were needed, they have been tak

NEW DELHI, May 10: The world will witness a very, very stormy churn because of conflicts, power shifts and sharpening competition in this decade, which makes it all the more important for India to have a stable and mature leadership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. In an exclusive interview to PTI late Thursday, Jaishankar painted a picture of the world radically different from the one we are living in now by the end of 2020s when asked to draw [] The post Important for India to hav

ISLAMABAD, May 10: Pakistan has decided to seek a rollover of around USD 12 billion debt from key allies like China in the 2024-25 fiscal year to meet a whopping USD 23 billion worth of gap in its external financing as the federal government aims to achieve budget targets before the expected arrival of an IMF team to the cash-strapped country. According to the Finance Ministry insiders, USD 5 billion from Saudi Arabia, USD 3 billion from the UAE and [] The post Pakistan to seek rollover of USD 1

MUMBAI, May 10: As the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya dawns upon us on May 10th, 2024, Hindus and Jains worldwide prepare to embrace the blessings of prosperity and abundance. This celestial festival, celebrated on the third day of the bright fortnight of the Vaisakha month, holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. Significance of Gold Purchase: Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is not merely a transaction; its a symbolic gesture deeply rooted in tradition. In Hindu tradition, this d

JAMMU, May 10: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir has placed 13 District and Sessions Judges in the Super Time Scale of the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Judicial Service retrospectively. The post 13 District And Session Judges Placed In Super Time Scale Of J&K Higher Judicial Service appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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JAMMU, May 10: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has sanctioned Rajeev Gupta, Member (Judicial) of the J&K Special Tribunal in Jammu, to take on additional responsibilities. Effective immediately, Gupta will also serve as the Member (Judicial) at the Srinagar branch of the J&K Special Tribunal, in addition to his current duties, until further notice. See order copy click here. The post Rajeev Gupta Assigned Additional Charge In J&K Special Tribunal appeared first on Daily Excelsior

THANE, May 10: The Government Railway Police (GRP) on Friday claimed to have busted a gang that stole from people on trains with the arrest of four men and claimed to have detected 12 thefts committed by them. The four, originally from Vellore in Tami Nadu, had targeted several train users on the Badlapur-Dombivli-Titwala belt, on the outskirts of Mumbai, an official said. On May 1, the GRP got a tip about four persons moving suspiciously near Platform No. 1 [] The post Railway police bust gang

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JAMMU, May 10: In order to translate the judgements of the High Court into vernacular languages to make them available for public access, the High Court has framed certain guidelines for the AI-assisted translation of judgements into vernacular languages. See order copy click here. The post J&K | HC Frames Guidelines For AI- Assisted Translation Of Judgments Into Vernacular Languages appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

SRINAGAR, May 10: The weatherman on Friday forecast widespread light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir on May 11 and 12. A meteorological department official here said that while generally dry weather is expected in the next 24 hours, there is possibility of isolated light rain in J&K. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain/snow (higher reaches) is expected at many places with thunder/lightning/gusty winds at few places on May 11, []

MALE, May 10: India has withdrawn all its soldiers from the Maldives, the government here has said, ahead of the May 10 deadline set by President Mohamed Muizzu for the complete withdrawal of Indian military personnel from his country. President Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, had set May 10 as the deadline for the withdrawal of the Indian military personnel from his country. Repatriation of some 90 Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives was a key pledge [] The post India

SRINAGAR, May 10: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has announced that the Main Wing and Srinagar Wing of the High Court will observe a holiday on 13th May 2024 (Monday) due to the General Election for the Lok Sabha in the Srinagar parliamentary constituency, provided that the election is not postponed. However, the Jammu Wing of the High Court will remain operational on this day. It is hereby notified for information of all the concerned that 13th May, 2024 [] The post High Court Announces Parti

London , May 10 : The Friends of India Society International-UK (FISI-UK) hosted an event titled Exploring Indias Future: Policy Perspectives on Indic Refugees Post-CAA at the UK Parliament. The event, which took place on May 8 in London, had various attendees, including MPs Bob Blackman, Theresa Villiers, Virendra Sharma, and Lord Rami Ranger. According to a press release, the Parliamentarians underscored the importance of freedom of religion and religious tolerance, particularly in countries l

Washington, May 10: The United States is satisfied with the accountability it has demanded from India in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian officials in the foiled assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, said US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. Notably, the Pannun case has once again hit the headlines after a report by the Washington Post named an Indian intelligence official allegedly involved in the murder plot. When I was referring

Washington, May 10 : A senior American diplomat is travelling to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh this week to strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate the US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the United States said Thursday. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will kick off his may 10-15 trip from Chennai, where he will meet with Consulate personnel to bolster bilateral engagement in southern India, an o

Tehran, 10: In a diplomatic breakthrough, five of the Indian sailors on board an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday and have departed from Iran, the Indian embassy in Iran said. The Indian Embassy, while sharing details of their release, thanked the Iranian authorities for their close coordination with the Embassy and Indian Consulate in Bandar Abbas. 5 of the Indian sailors on MSC Aries have been released and departed from Iran today evening. We appreciate the [] T

MUMBAI, May 10: Benchmark equity indices bounced back in early trade on Friday amid firm global market trends and buying in ITC and Reliance Industries. Recovering from the sharp decline in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 203.52 points to 72,607.69 in early deals. The NSE Nifty went up by 83.7 points to 22,041.20. From the Sensex basket, ITC, Axis Bank, NTPC, JSW Steel, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries were the biggest gainers. (PTI) The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), Indias largest passenger vehicle maker, presented the Epic New 4th Generation Swift here today. Designed for the youthful and spirited, the Epic New Swift is poised to create new benchmarks and build on its revered legacy, much like its predecessors. Speaking on the occasion, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, Since its launch in 2005, the Swift brand has been a symbol of excell

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) today unveiled the vehicle retail data for April 2024 for Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing growth in various vehicle categories. As per the data, the 2-wheeler category witnessed a growth of 38.46% at 8,723 units in April 2024, as compared to 6,300 units in April 2023 while 3-wheeler category witnessed a growth of 26.67% at 817 units in April 2024 as compared to 645 units in April 2023. The [] The post FAD

Excelsior Correspondent KOLKATA, May 9: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today accused the Congress Party of trying to undo Prime Minister Narendra Modis sustained efforts over the last ten years to unite India in a single chord. Dr Jitendra Singh said, it is for the first time in the history of independent India that fortunately we have a Prime Minister whose name alone strikes a unifying chord across the country from East to West, North to South and even up [] The post Congress undoing Modis

POONCH/JAMMU, May 9: In a scathing attack on the leadership of the Congress, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today said their dynastic rules are a curse on the democracy. Click here to watch video Chugh hit out at NC chief Farooq Abdullah for his pro-Pakistan remarks and said he should desist from playing the role of a Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the neighbouring country. The three families Mufti dynasty, Abdullah [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today alleged that the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are suffering the consequences of the mistakes made by PDP in 2014. Addressing an election rally the NC President appealed to the people to make the National Conference candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi successful and defeat the BJP. Dr. Abdullah said, Parties who come to ask for votes from you today, just ask them who is [] The po

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N Kotiswar Singh and guidance of Chairman Governing Committee, Justice Sanjeev Kumar and other members of Governing Committee for Academy, J&K Judicial Academy organised a pre-appointment training programme for the newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) at J&K Judicial Academy, Srinagar. N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Ju

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday claimed that in the first three phases of Parliament elections that were held, Bharatiya Janata Party is facing its worst defeat. BJP is facing its worst defeat in the three phases of the Parliament elections that were held so far, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister who is contesting Lok Sabha election from Anantnag-Rajouri seat told media persons at Khonmoh area of Pulwama distr

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve of Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. In a message, the Lt Governor said: On the auspicious occasion of Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya, I convey my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. Bhagwan Parshuram is the embodiment of righteousness, courage and compassion. His life and profound teachings would continue to guide humanity for al

Leh, May 9, 2024: The Returning Officer, 1-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency, Santosh Sukhadeve and Assistant Returning Officer, Postal Ballot, Sonam Nurboo conducted a meeting with the representatives of the political parties and the representative of the independent candidate today on May 9. The meeting was held to inform the contesting candidates about the postal ballot services for essential service voters and absentee voters which includes 85+ and PWD voters. Returning Officer, Santosh Su

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: Emphasizing the paramount importance of robust arrangements in place for success of the General Elections, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole, today exhorted for strict adherence to the electoral protocols set by the Election Commission of India for upholding the sanctity and integrity of the democratic ethos. The CEO, during his extensive visit to various Strong Rooms and Dispatch Centres designated in the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Advocating hands-on experiential learning experience, Vice Chairman, Higher Education Council, (VC HEC) Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, Padma Shree Prof Dinesh Singh today urged the students to harness advanced Information Technology tools for immersive practical learning experiences. Leading a dynamic interaction session with the students and mentors under innovative four-year Undergraduate Design Your Degree (DYD) programme, the Vice Chairman stressed o

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 9: Patanjali Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Patanjali Research Centre and Patanjali University here today jointly organised a one day workshop on Garbh Sanskar which enlightened the gathering about the important aspects of pregnancy and things related to it. The workshop was inaugurated by Yog Guru Baba Ramdev along with Acharya Balkrishan and special guest was Dr. Prof. Kalpana Sharma, an expert in Ayurveda and he was conferred lifetime achievement award o

Excelsior Correspondent SOLAN, May 9: The Shoolini University (SU) has been listed among the Top 10 most beautiful Universities in the World curated by Times Higher Education (THE). SU stands out as the sole representative from India, showcasing its unique blend of architectural splendor and natural charm. The universitys picturesque campus, nestled in the serene Himalayan foothills, offers students an environment that fosters creativity, inspiration, and academic achievement. The universities l

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, May 9: The School of Electronics and Communication (ECE) at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, organized a two-day workshop on VHDL and FPGA Hands on Training. This industry-focused program was aimed to equip students with practical knowledge and skills in a field with growing demand. The workshop attracted a total of 30 students from across various Engineering Departments. Led by Industry expert Kumar Divya, Application Engineer-ASIC/FPGA at CoreEL Technologies, t

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: The District Cyber Cell of Kathua, under the leadership of SSP Kathua, has successfully recovered Rs 1.5 lakhs stolen through an online scam. The case came to light when Chaman Lal of Patel Nagar, Kathua, lodged a complaint on April 25, 2024. Lal reported that an impostor, posing as his nephew, deceived him into transferring the money to a fraudulent account. The Cyber Cell team responded promptly, managing to freeze the fraudulent transaction and subsequent

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 9: A PDD daily wager, working as Lineman in the department, sustained injuries after he fell from an electric pole in Chenani. According to the police reports, Sansar Chand (56), son of Mangat Ram of Satyalta Chenani, fell from electric pole when he was repairing some fault. Locals took him to CHC Chenani where doctors referred him to District Hospital Udhampur for advanced treatment. Chenani Police has registered a case in this connection. The post PDD Line

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: In a significant development towards advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital readiness under the initiative AI for Future Workforce programme, the University of Kashmir (KU) and Intel India, signed and formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train human resource and also to introduce courses based on the AI for Future Workforce programme. KU Registrar, Prof Naseer Iqbal signed the MoU at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on Wednesday. S

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between academia and industry, Government Polytechnic College, Bikram Chowk Jammu and Center for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT) Jammu, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manjushree Technopack Limited, a prominent Amritsar-Punjab based company. This agreement, sets the stage for a partnership aimed at narrowing the gap between theoretical knowledge acquired in aca

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting to review the progress made by the concerned in extending benefits of Financial Assistance Scheme to the Displaced Persons and West Pakistan Refugees. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Provincial Rehabilitation Officer Jammu in person and via virtual mode. The Div Com was apprised about the latest status of the claims received for availing the financi

The recent lamentation by the Supreme Court over the laxity in adhering to timelines for the recruitment of judicial officers across various states in the country underscores a crucial issue plaguing the judicial system: the need for efficiency and transparency in the recruitment process. The apex courts observation regarding the failure of most states to meet prescribed timelines for filling vacancies in district and subordinate courts raises pertinent questions about the efficacy of our judici

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav has constituted a committee for spot verification of encroachment of Shar-e-Aam with the direction to submit report expeditiously. As per the order, one Rohit Singh, son of Ajeet Kumar Shan of village Kuleed Panchayat Lachkhazana is constructing a commercial building over his proprietary land measuring one kanal and four marla on Khasra No.5511/4852. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp One person has l

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: The Government today announced a change to the previously scheduled paid holiday for the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 in the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency. Originally set for May 7, the holiday will now be observed on May 25. The post Paid Holiday on May 25 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 9: Mission Statehood Jammu Kashmir (MSJK) has appealed to Kashmiri regional parties to avoid joining hands with BJP as it has allegedly destroyed J&K State on August 5, 2019. In a press conference here today MSJK leader, Sunil Dimple claimed that Apni Party, People Conference and DPAP will join BJP led NDA Alliance and after Alliance with BJP, Apni Party and Peoples Conference will badly loose the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Dimple claimed that in [] The

Excelsior Correspondent MENDHAR, May 9: A tractor met with an accident in Sakhi Maidan area of Mendhar sub division in Poonch district today evening in which a young man was seriously injured. The injured was immediately taken to the sub district hospital, Mendhar with the help of local people where after giving first- aid, the doctors referred him to GMC Rajouri. The police said that accident took place when one Mohd Riaz (24), son of Manzoor Hussain, hailing from Chajjla [] The post One injure

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: The Sports Board of Government College of Education (GCOE) under the leadership of Principal, Prof. Seema Naz organised annual college road race for men and women from Nehru Park to Nishat Garden and SKICC to Nishat Garden here today. The race for men was flagged off by Convenor College Sports Board, Dr. Mohammad Yasin Pir. Around 31 athletes from the College participated in the race. During the race, Muhammad Kaif (UG 2nd Semester student), [] The

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) today attached four more properties, owned by members of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), in Kupwara district. The action comes a day after NIA attached six immovable properties of a top militant of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist outfit in J&K, as part of its drive to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure in Kashmir and other parts of India. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A spokesperson of NIA