Srinagar, Aug 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the takeover of managing committees of 215 schools allegedly affiliated with the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). According to Government Order No. 578-JK(Edu) of 2025, the decision follows adverse reports from intelligence agencies which identified these schools as directly or indirectly linked with the banned outfit. The validity of their existing managing committees had either expir

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: The transport ministry has raised the registration renewal fee for motor vehicles older than 20 years to discourage people from keeping them. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), in a notification, announced that the renewal fee for light motor vehicles (LMVs) older than 20 years has been doubled to Rs 10,000 from Rs 5,000. According to the notification, for motorcycles older than 20 years, the renewal fee will rise from Rs 1,000 to Rs [] The post Govt Hikes Regi

Srinagar, Aug 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today felicitated the Winners of Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS) Awards at a ceremony in Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his heartiest congratulations to all the recipients of the prestigious award. He said the CIPS Awards acknowledge and celebrate transformative initiatives in public systems to promote rapid social and economic progress and encourage others to become agents of change. He lauded the cour

New Delhi, Aug 22: Days after Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munirs nuclear threat against India and the description of his own country as a dumper truck, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the remarks were a reflection of a predatory mentality and a confession of Islamabads failure. Pakistan should not have any delusion in its mind after Operation Sindoor, Singh said, in an apparent reference to Munirs comments that the neighbouring country could use its nuclear weapons to take [] The

Kolkata, Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the p

JAMMU, Aug 22: Sainik School Nagrota marked its 56th Raising Day with a significant milestone as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Jenab Omar Abdullah, inaugurated the newly constructed girls hostel Triveni. On arrival, the Chief Minister was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and paid homage at the Shaurya Smarak by laying a wreath in tribute to the schools bravehearts. He later joined the staff for a group photograph to commemorate the occasion. The event [] The po

JAMMU, Aug 22: In compliance with a High Court judgment dated April 3, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has re-fixed the seniority of two Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service officers, placing Dr Ghulam Nabi Itoo at position 113-A between Shabnam Shah Kamili and Ravinder Kumar Bhat, and Tariq Hussain Ganai at position 120-A between Mohammad Hussain Mir and Munir-ul-Islam in the seniority list issued in April 2021 See Order Copy Click Here The post J&K Govt Re-Fixes Seniority Of Two JKA

Kohima, Aug 22: Ajay Kumar Bhalla will be sworn in as the new governor of Nagaland on Monday, an official said. Bhalla the governor of Manipur has been given additional charge of Nagaland following the death of La Ganesan on August 15 at a Chennai hospital, the official said. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, on Monday, according to an official invitation. Welcoming Bhalla on behalf of the people of Nagaland, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said [] The post Ajay Kumar Bh

Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir and its youth have a huge role to play in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047 and take the country forward, Union minister Raksha Khadse said on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that we have to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. Jammu and Kashmir and its youth will play a huge role in realising that goal and taking the country forward, Khadse, the Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, told [] The post J&K, Its Youth Have Huge Role To Pl

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Mumbai, Aug 22: Actress Yami Gautam recently shared a glimpse of her serene getaway in Leh with her fans on Instagram. Posting a photo of herself holding a cup of tea against the backdrop of the rugged mountains, she captioned it as, The feeling of sipping chai while nestled in the lap of mighty mountains, terrain of Leh, by my papa dear, while he holds his cup of chai. #beautifulLadakh, #allaboutchai lovers. The post which quickly garnered thousands of likes, [] The post Yami Gautam Enjoys A Cu

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: Gold prices fell Rs 250 to Rs 1,00,370 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a weak global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,00,620 per 10 grams on Thursday. In the national capital, gold of 99.5 per cent purity slipped Rs 150 to Rs 1,00,050 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Friday. It had settled [] The post Gold falls Rs 250 to Rs 1,00,370/10 g; silver rallies Rs 1,000 app

NEW DELHI, Aug 22:The productivity of workers in extreme heat drops by two to three per cent for every degree above an ambient temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, highlights a report brought out by the United Nations health and climate agencies. Analysing evidence from studies from past five decades that have provided conclusive evidence that workplace heat stress directly threatens workers ability to live healthy and productive lives, the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological

MUMBAI, Aug 22:Choice Consultancy Services, a subsidiary of Choice International, on Friday said it has secured project mandates worth around Rs 140 crore across housing, agriculture, MSME, water resource management and urban planning sectors. The new assignments include slum rehabilitation in Mumbai under MHADAs SRA framework, computerisation of 1,625 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies in Odisha, and MSME development programmes in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, Choice said in a statement.

Mumbai, Aug 22: The rupee fell 27 paise to close at 87.52 (provisional) against the greenback on Friday as domestic equity markets ended weaker and the US dollar strengthened ahead of the speech of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. However, inflow of foreign funds and a drop in Brent crude prices supported the domestic unit at lower level. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 87.37 against the greenback and traded in the range of 87.32-87.55 before [] The post Rupee declines 27

LUCKNOW, Aug 22: RBIs central board on Friday assessed the emerging global and domestic economic landscape, including the geopolitical and financial market developments and associated challenges. The 618th meeting of the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India was held here under the Chairmanship of Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the RBI said in a statement. The Board also reviewed the functioning of select central office departments of the RBI and committees of central board and the

MUMBAI, Aug 22: Globtier Inforech on Friday fixed the price at Rs 72 per share for its Rs 31.02 crore initial public offering, which will open for subscription on August 25. The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of 38.11 lakh equity shares, including market maker portion of 2.24 lakh shares, and an offer for sale of 5 lakh equity shares, the company said in a statement. The fixed price issue will be for subscription on the [] The post Globtier Infotech sets IPO price at Rs 72 per share, Rs

Islamabad, Aug 22: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and discussed regional security, counter-terrorism and matters of mutual interest. Wang, who arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to attend the 6th round of the Foreign Ministers Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad, also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari and reaffirmed Chinas commitment to working with Pakistan to promote regional peace, development, and stability. China expres

Jammu, Aug 22: Dispelling apprehensions among vehicle owners and traders, District Magistrate Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas on Friday clarified that the recently issued order on vehicle modifications does not impose blanket restrictions. He said that instead, it specifically prohibits alterations to a vehicles original dimensions and chassis, along with banning tinted glasses, pressure horns, and other unsafe modifications. Addressing concerns raised by the trader community and vehicle owners, the DM t

NEW YORK, Aug 22: Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Friday discussed mutually beneficial trade engagement and energy security with US lawmakers amid tariff tensions between Washington and New Delhi. The Indian ambassador met Senator Bill Hagerty and thanked him for consistent and strong support to the India-US partnership. Briefed him on continuing bilateral discussions for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade engagement, the Indian envoy posted on social media. He also shared perspect

PESHAWAR, Aug 22: At least 15 militants, including a suicide bomber, were killed and four security personnel were injured in an overnight gunbattle with security forces in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, security forces said on Friday. The clash broke out on Thursday at Karamzi Stop in the Azam Warsak area in South Waziristan district bordering Afghanistan. Acting on prior intelligence, security forces launched an operation to clear the area when a key militant compound, a Markaz (centre

GAZA CITY(Gaza Strip), Aug 22: The worlds leading authority on food crises said Friday the Gaza Strips largest city is gripped by famine, and that it is likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said famine is occurring in Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, and that it could spread south to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by [] The post Famine grips Gaz

MEXICO CITY, Aug 22: As many as six people were killed in Colombias Cali and another 12 in the department of Antioquia as a result of terrorist attacks carried out by various rebel groups, the countrys authorities said. A terrorist attack near a military airbase in Cali was carried out on Thursday using a mined truck. Media reported that five people were killed and 36 injured in the attack. Another rebel attack occurred in the department of Antioquia, where the [] The post Death toll from terror

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: Bajaj Auto on Friday said it has resumed supplies of its electric scooter, Chetak, across all dealerships after overcoming constraints caused by global rare earth magnet availability. In recent weeks, temporary supply constraints linked to international component availability had moderated deliveries. The sustained and growing demand for Chetak added further pressure on supply, Bajaj Auto said in a statement. Production and shipments recommenced on August 20, marking a faster

KOLKATA, Aug 21: Asheesh Kumar assumed charge as Director (Business Development) of state-owned Coal India Limited (CIL), the miner said on Friday. He is the second executive to hold this post after Debasish Nanda, who retired in June, CIL said in a statement. The position of Director (Business Development) was created in July 2022, when Nanda first stepped into the role. Before his elevation to the CIL board, Kumar was serving as the officer on special duty in the coal [] The post Asheesh Kumar

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: OpenAI on Friday said it will set up its first India office in New Delhi later this year, underlining the swift uptake of its AI tools in a market that is ChatGPTs second-largest after the US and among its fastest-growing. OpenAI said it has officially established an entity in India and has begun hiring a dedicated local team. Opening an office in India reflects OpenAIs support for IndiaAI mission and commitment to partnering with the [] The post OpenAI to set up first India

JAMMU, Aug 22: Security forces on Friday launched a search operation after reports of movement of two suspected persons in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district, officials said. The search operation was launched in Juthalba area of Rajbagh after locals reported movement of two suspected persons in Jakhol area late Thursday night, they said. The operation is underway to trace the suspected persons, they added. (Agencies) The post Search Operation Underway In Jammu And Kashmirs Kathua appeared first

New Delhi, Aug 22: Former president Ram Nath Kovind will be the chief guest at an RSS event being held on October 2 at its headquarters in Nagpur to mark the hundred years of its foundation. The Vijayadashami Utsav, organised on the occasion of the centenary celebration of the founding of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be held on October 2, 2025, at 7:40 am at Reshimbagh, Nagpur, the RSS said in a statement. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will [] The post Kovind To Be Chief Guest At RSS Vijay

New Delhi, Aug 22: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here and shared his experiences in space, her office said. Shukla is the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). He, along with other fellow astronauts, returned to Earth last month after his 20-day space sojourn as part of Axiom Mission 4. Group Captain Shukla, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair and Group Captain Punyashlok Biswal, along with C

Jammu, Aug 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the promotion of 20 Inspectors to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySPs) with immediate effect. According to an official order issued by the Home Department, the promoted officers include Nargis Kirmani, Fayaz Ahmad, Gh Hassan, Mahash Kumar, Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Jagdeep Singh, Ravinder Singh, Pushapjeet Singh, Shafqat Qayoom, Rouf Ahmed Khan, Ab Hamid Ahanger, Manzoor Ahmed Bhat, Bilal Ahmad Bader, Rohit Dev Singh, Gowhar

SRINAGAR, Aug 22: After directions from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department has removed Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather from the additional charge of Director, Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization. According to an order issued here, Dr. Poonam Sethi, I/C Deputy Director (Schemes), Directorate of Health Services, Jammu, will now look after the charge of Director, Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization. The order further stated that Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Ra

Poonch, Aug 21: The Chief Education Officer (CEO) Poonch has constituted a seven-member committee of school principals to verify the genuineness of requests submitted by teachers seeking modification of their transfers under ATD-2025, following directions from higher authorities. The post Panel Framed To Verify Transfer Modification Requests Of Teachers In Poonch appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

GAYAJI (BIHAR), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the RJD and the Congress, alleging that the opposing parties were against the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill as most of their leaders were either in jail or out on bail. The Bill proposes the removal of the Prime Minister, chief ministers and ministers if they are arrested or detained for 30 days over serious charges. Addressing a rally in Gayaji after inaugurating several projects, PM [] The post R

BANGKOK, Aug 22: Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, remains one of the countrys most influential and controversial figures nearly two decades after being ousted in a 2006 military coup. His political journey, marked by unprecedented popularity, a dramatic fall from power, years in self-imposed exile and a high-profile return, continues to shape Thailands political landscape. His dramatic path took another turn on Friday, defying expectations when a court that

SINGAPORE, Aug 22: Indians in Singapore attach strong importance to nationality, race, and languages in defining their identity, according to a new study. The study, titled Religious Identity and Practice among Singaporeans, forms part of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Survey on Race, Religion, and Language 2024 and is based on responses from a nationally representative sample of 4,000 residents, local weekly Tabla! reported on Friday. The study highlighted the multiple dimensions nation

SINGAPORE, Aug 22: Indias National School of Drama (NSD) will make its debut in Singapore next week with its Repertory Company staging a three-day theatre festival to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Singapore, will be held from August 28 to 30 at the Capitol Theatre, local weekly Tabla! reported on Friday. The festival also coincides with the 60th anniversary of NSDs Repertory Company. The festival [] The post In

MOSCOW, Aug 22: The immigrant worker from Uzbekistan entered the bank in Moscow, but when he reached the teller, she refused to serve him and she wouldnt say why. For him and others from impoverished countries across Central Asia who seek better lives in Russia, such hostility is woven into everyday life. Sometimes it bursts into outright violence. Mostly you notice it when you go to the hospital, a clinic, a government office: You stand in line and everyone [] The post Immigrants from Central

MELBOURNE, Aug 22: A trainee surgeon was released from custody on bail Friday after he was charged with secretly video recording hundreds of medical colleagues in the restrooms of Australian hospitals. Ryan Cho, 28, will likely face around 500 charges relating to 4,500 intimate videos he secretly recorded with phones mainly in the staff restrooms of three Melbourne hospitals since 2021, police alleged in documents cited in the Victoria state Supreme Court. Justice James Elliott ruled that the j

NEW DELHI, Aug 22: A gang of robbers allegedly posing as CBI officials robbed around Rs 2.3 crore from a businessmans office in Vivek Vihar, police said on Thursday. Manpreet, a resident of Indirapuram in Ghaziabad who is involved in finance, property dealing, and construction, alleged that he had kept business earnings of nearly Rs 2.5 crore in the office. On August 19, he asked his friend, Ravi Shankar, to collect Rs 1.10 crore from Vivek Vihar and bring it [] The post Gang posing as CBI offic

Kochi, Aug 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership Indias economy has moved up sharply, and called upon the people of the country to put in their utmost effort to take it to the top in every field in the world. He, however, expressed regret that Kerala remains where it was 11 years ago, and blamed the stagnation caused by Communist ideology as holding back the southern state. Speaking after inaugurating [] The post No Right To Rest Unt

Gayaji (Bihar), Aug 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched several projects, including the Rs 6,880-crore Buxar thermal power plant, from Bihars Gayaji district on Friday, officials said. The PM also flagged off two trains Amrit Bharat Express between Gayaji and Delhi and Buddhist Circuit train between Vaishali and Koderma. The latter will give a boost to tourism and pilgrimage across key Buddhist sites in the region. The Buxar thermal power plant will significantly enhance power g

JAMMU, Aug 22: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma has complimented troops for the disaster relief efforts undertaken by them during the Chisoti cloudburst. The Army commander visited Kishtwar and Rajouri districts on Thursday. Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, visited hinterland formations and units at Rajouri and Kishtwar to compliment troops for their resilient action, as also swift and successful execution of HADR efforts during Chishoti cloudburst,

SRINAGAR, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday terminated two government employees for terror links, invoking Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution. Painstaking investigation clearly established that they were acting on behalf of terror outfits and law enforcement and intelligence agencies had collected incriminating material evidence against them. Details of these two employees are as follows: 1. Khurshid Ahmad Rather ( Teacher) : Khurshid Ahmad Rather was appo

LOS ANGELES, Aug 22:Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have announced that they have adopted a daughter, their first child since tying the knot. Brown, 21, and Bongiovi shared the news in a brief statement posted on their respective Instagram pages. This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were 3, they wrote. [] The post Stranger Thi

MUMBAI, Aug 22: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday announced a USD 40 million investment in Aavishkaar Capitals Global Supply Chain Support Fund to support enterprises across Asia and Africa. By investing in the Global Supply Chain Support Fund, JICA will help Aavishkaar Capital expand into the emerging markets of Africa and Asia, after India, thereby contributing to the development of the wider Indian Ocean region and the global supply chain, Avishkaar said. The JICAs

Jammu, Aug 22: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted multiple searches in Jammu region against some revenue department officials as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged grabbing of custodian land, official sources said. At least nine locations in Jammu and one in Udhampur have been raided under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. Locations linked to Patwari rank officials named Pranav Dev Singh and Rahul Kai and Naib Tehsildar Akeel Ahmed apar

DE Web Desk Jammu, Aug 22: A team of the Income Tax Department conducted raid at the residence of a property dealer in Udhampurs Housing Colony. According to the sources, the Income Tax team, led by an Assistant Director rank officer, conducted the raid following reports of suspected tax evasion and possession of undisclosed income by the said property dealer. During the raid, officials searched premises and seized some documents, sources added. After the raid, the Income Tax Department will []

New Delhi, Aug 22: The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from dog shelters in Delhi-NCR, and said the picked up canines be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area. A three-judge special bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath made clear that this relocation shall not apply to dogs infected with rabies or suspected to be infected with rabies and those displaying aggressive behaviour. The bench, also comprising Justices Sandeep

JAMMU, Aug 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has been carrying out raids at multiple locations in Jammu rural areas, including Canal Road, targeting the residences of a personal assistant to a former minister, a Patwari, and several property dealers, sources said. They said the raids began early morning in connection with some land frauds conducted by the revenue officials and other influential people, including the PA to a former Minister. More details are aw

BARAMULLA, Aug 21: District Magistrate Baramulla, Minga Sherpa (IAS), has ordered restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)-2023 in the villages of Gund Khwaja Qasim, Kanterbugh, and adjoining areas from 8:30 PM on August 22 to 9:30 PM on August 23, coinciding with the 28th of Safar. The order, issued following reports from police and civil authorities about possible law and order issues, prohibits gatherings of four or more people, processions, carrying of f