Kolkata, May 4: The Kolkata Police inquiry team constituted to investigate a woman employees allegation of sexual molestation by Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, will speak to the witnesses over the next few days, a senior officer said on May 4. The investigators, she said have already requested the Raj Bhavan to share the CCTV footage. We have formed an inquiry team which will be speaking to some probable witnesses over the next few days in this matter. We have also [] The post Police to speak to wit

Bengaluru (Karnataka) , May 4: IBM has announced an expansion in the availability of its software portfolio, making it accessible in 92 countries through the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Marketplace. This expansion, which includes India, aims to simplify procurement processes for clients, streamline purchasing, and create new efficiencies while leveraging their AWS committed spend for IBM software purchases. AWS Marketplace is an online store that allows customers to find, test, buy, and use softwa

New Delhi, May 4: The Indian Army will host a summit next week with an aim to highlight the capabilities, potential and skills of military veterans as a driving force in the nations progress, officials said on Saturday. The summit, which is being organised by the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO), will be held on May 8. The event promises to provide a comprehensive understanding of how veterans can serve as an engine of growth for the nation, a senior [] The post Army to host summit on

JAMMU, May 4: A multi-storey business establishment and a vehicle, both together worth more than Rs 1.80 crore, owned by an alleged drug peddler, were attached in Rajouri district on Saturday, police said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Vikal Chogga, who was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act last year, had illegally acquired the property by selling drugs to the youth in Rajouri town, a police spokesperson said. He said the attached properties were

Kyiv, May 4 : Russian air defence systems destroyed four US-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles fired at the Crimean Peninsula by Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday morning. The scope and impact of the attack on Crimea, which was illegally annexed by Moscow in 2014, was initially unclear. Kyiv has yet to comment publicly on the claim. Russia, which has been waging an all-out war against Ukraine for more than two years, often only reports alleged successions of [] The

JAMMU, May 4: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah has said the issues related to Kashmiri Pandit migrants are not merely a matter of statistics but a humanitarian crisis that demands urgent attention and meaningful solutions. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of exploiting the Kashmiri migrants sufferings for political gains, without genuinely addressing their grievances or ensuring their rightful return and resettlement in their

New Delhi , May 4 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has rejected recent remarks by US President Joe Biden describing India as xenophobic and emphasised that the country has been open and welcoming to people from diverse societies. Speaking to the Economic Times, Jaishankar also refuted the allegation that the Indian economy was faltering. The Union Minister said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government showcases Indias welcoming ap

New Delhi, May 4: In a significant development for the grappling sports community in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Saniyaa Kadree has been appointed as the Chairperson of The Grappling Committee of India for the region, following the recommendation of Subham Choudhary, Chairman (North India) Grappling Committee of India. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel As the newly appointed Chairperson, Kadrees responsibilities will include overseeing and advising the operations of grappling sports in

LONDON, May 4: Two British Indian female professionals have been unveiled in the final line-up of a challenging new real-world series set to hit UK screens from next week, in which contestants are challenged to double their money within hours in pursuit of a hefty cash prize. Nutritionist-chef Radhika Howarth and historian-storyteller Seema Anand are among 13 pairs of contestants who will go head-to-head in Double the Money on Channel 4 from Thursday evening. They each are handed a modest [] The

Palamu (Jharkhand), May 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted his governments surgical and air strikes had shaken Pakistan, and the neighbouring countrys leaders are now praying that the Congress shehzada becomes Indias PM. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Modi, addressing a poll rally in Palamu, took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without taking his name, and said the neighbouring country might want him as prime minister, but India wants a strong country with a []

New Delhi, May 4 : The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 550 per tonne. The decision assumes significance as the commodity is politically sensitive and general elections are going on in the country. The export policy of onions is amended from prohibited to free subject to MEP of USD 550 per metric ton with immediate effect and until further orders, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) [] The post Govt lifts ban on on

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Shimla, May 4: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Shimla on Saturday beginning her five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from May 4 to 8. She landed at Kalyani Helipad at 10.35 am from a special airforce helicopter and was received by Governor Shiv Partap Shukla. Murmu was originally scheduled to land at the Jubberhati Airport at 11 am, however, a clear weather prompted the Presidents aircraft to land at Kalyani Helipeds which is near Rashtrapati Niwas, previously known as the Retreat, [] The post

WASHINGTON, May 4: Prominent Indian-American community organisations have urged the Chancellor of Rutgers University in New Jersey not to allow the display of a separatist Kashmiri flag on its campus, asserting it would send a wrong message amidst the current chaos at leading US educational institutions against Israels war in Gaza. Leading universities across the US are witnessing protests against Israeli military action in Gaza. The conflict was triggered by unprecedented attacks against Israel

SYDNEY, May 4: All systems are go for tonights launch of Chinas next step in a carefully planned lunar exploration program. Placed on top of a powerful Long March 5 rocket, the Change 6 mission is due to lift off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on southern Hainan Island at 7:30pm AEST. It aims to deliver several firsts in the increasingly crowded and competitive arena of Moon exploration. Change 6 will be only the second mission to land on [] The post Chinas new Moon mission is about to laun

Taipei [Taiwan], May 4: Taiwans government expressed hope that the US will open its market to Taiwanese mangoes and pineapples, among other agricultural products during the trade talks between the US and Taiwan, Central News Agency (CNA) reported. John Deng, head of the Cabinets Office of Trade Negotiations, said that the issue of forced labour was also discussed during the talks as the US urged Taiwan to effectively stop such practices in its supply chains. While addressing a press conference,

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LUCKNOW, May 4: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav and some others under the charge of suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties he hosted, official sources said Saturday. The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month []

GUNA (MP): The Congress is heading towards its end and is like a termite gnawing at itself, Union minister and BJP Guna Lok Sabha seat candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia has said. The Congress has become ideologically bankrupt and nobody wants to stay with it. While the party has not fielded candidates on many seats, some of its nominees have withdrawn from the poll race, Scindia told PTI in an interview. The scion of the erstwhile royal family of Gwalior severed his [] The post Congress gnawing at

New York [US], May 4: Indias Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, shed light on the remarkable progress made in womens leadership within Indias Panchayati Raj system, saying, India prides itself on a unique system of rural governance known as the Panchayati Rajan emblem of decentralised power at the grassroots level. Speaking at Indias #CPD57 side event, Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Leads the Way, Kamboj emphasised the transformative impact of womens emp

New Delhi, May 4: Delhi on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 23.3 degrees Celsius, a notch below the seasons average, according to the India Meteorological Department. Humidity was recorded at 44 per cent at 8.30 am. The weather office has predicted a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of drizzle and strong surface winds during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. (PTI) The post Delhi min temp 23 deg Celsius; drizzle predicted appeared f

HYDERABAD, May 4: The city police have registered a case against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency candidate K Madhavi Latha and other BJP leaders for allegedly using minors in a poll campaign here recently. In a complaint to the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice- president Niranjan Reddy alleged that on May 1 during a BJP rally from Laldawaza to Sudha Talkies, a few minor children were on the dais [] The p

Ottawa/New York, May 4: Canadian authorities, who arrested three Indian nationals in connection with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, said their investigation has not concluded and others played a role in the homicide. Karan Brar, 22, Kamalpreet Singh, 22, and Karanpreet Singh, 28, all Indian nationals, residing in Edmonton have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The three are believed by investigators to be members of an all

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, May 3: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, P K Pole, on Friday conducted a comprehensive review of preparations being put in place by the district administration for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Click here to watch video The CEO was accompanied by Police Observer, Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, Ravi Shankar and other concerned officers. The CEO chaired a meeting of Nodal Officers and AROs, wherein District Election Officer (DEO), Ayushi Sudan, p

* Reviews progress of WB-funded JTFRP Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today deliberated on addressing key challenges and strategize effective solutions to enhance the functioning of Cluster Universities of Jammu and Srinagar transforming them into beacons of educational innovation and excellence. The Chief Secretary, while chairing a meeting held here at Civil Secretariat to assess the issues concerning both the Cluster Universities, emphasized that the goal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3 : JKPCC president, Vikar Rasool Wani has asserted that the OBCs in Jammu and Kashmir are growing impatient while awaiting their due share of rights. Joined by Gurinder Pal Singh, National Coordinator and Incharge of the J&K OBC Department, Wani honoured members of the OBC community who have supported the party in the recent Lok Sabha elections. He has pledged to address all their concerns once the party assumes power. The event was orchestrated by [] The post

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Three persons suffered injuries after they attacked each other at Sohanjana area here, police said. They said Raman, 22, Rahul Raj, 23, and his (Rahuls) father Som Raj (52), all residents of Karnaile Chak, Phallain Mandal, injured each other on the intervening nights of Wednesday and Friday after they had an altercation over a long-pending dispute. On getting information, they were taken to Government Medical College Jammu where they are undergoing treatment

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, May 3 : Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, State BJP chief, Ravinder Raina held a meeting with BJP Kupwara which was attended by district president, Javid Qureshi, district office bearers, All Morcha presidents, constituency presidents, sector in charges and booth presidents of BJP Kupwara. Click here to watch video During the session, Raina while addressing party workers, underscored the importance of fortifying the BJPs grassroots presence. He emphasized the promoti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: National Conference president and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah accused the BJP Government at the Centre of exploiting the Kashmiri migrants suffering for political gains without genuinely addressing their grievances or ensuring their rightful return and resettlement in their homeland. The former Chief Minister was speaking while interacting with a delegation of Kashmiri migrants of camp and non-camp, here today. The delegation of Kashmiri migran

Inaugurates live art exhibition under SVEEP KUPWARA, MAY 3: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, P K Pole, on Friday conducted a comprehensive review of preparations being put in place by the district administration for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The CEO was accompanied by Police Observer, Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, Ravi Shankar and other concerned officers. The CEO chaired a meeting of Nodal Officers and AROs, wherein District Election Officer (DEO), Ayushi Sudan, present

SRINAGAR, MAY 03: In connection with General Lok Sabha Elections-2024, a Supplementary first Randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for all the (08) Eight Assembly Segments of Srinagar District was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. The Supplementary Randomization process was held under the supervision of District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat in pres

Leh, May 3, 2024: The General Observer to 01-Ladakh Parliamentary Constituency, B H Talati IAS visited 8 polling stations in Nimoo Block today on May 3. The General Observer was accompanied by Naib Tehsildar, Leh, Mohd Hassan, GQ, Tsewang Nurboo and FST team, E-6 of Nimoo Block headed by Naib Tehsildar, Basgo, Velayat Ali. The polling stations that the General Observer visited were Office of Block Development Officer, Nimoo, Government High School, Nimoo, Government Middle School Zasa, Governmen

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 3: J&K Apni Partys (JKAP) candidate for the Lok Sabha elections in the Srinagar constituency, Ashraf Mir, today stated that the National Conference (NC) has failed to deliver for the people of Ganderbal district. Speaking to media persons after attending a public meeting in the Gutlibagh area, Mir expressed disappointment, highlighting that Dr. Farooq Abdullah, despite being a Member of Parliament, has never visited the area nor provided funds for developmen

DUBAI, May 3: India have retained their top position in ODIs and T20Is but slipped to the second position in the mens Test Team Rankings in the latest ICC annual ranking update issued on Friday. India conceded the top spot in the five-day format to Australia, the reigning World Test champion, following the annual update that drops results from the 2020-21 season and reflects all series completed since May 2021. India (120) are just four points behind Australia (124) and [] The post India retain

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 3: An Army soldier committed suicide by using his service rifle in the forward area of Rajouri sector last night. Official sources said that on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, an Army soldier committed suicide by shooting himself with his own service rifle in Keri area along the LoC. Identified as Rahul Kumar, son of Jasbir Kumar, of 9 Jat Regiment, the jawan was undergoing training at Sarul Training Camp in Keri. He shot [] The post Army soldie

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 3: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav, today chaired a meeting with concerned departments, executing agencies, contractors and discussed the arrangements for Shree Machail Mata Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by ADC, Pawan Kotwal, ACD, Phulail Singh, SDM Paddar Amit Kumar, CMO, Executive Engineers of PWD, Jal Shakti, PDD, PMGSY, BDO Paddar among others. The DC reviewed various ongoing developmental projects aimed at facilitating Yatries. He r

Till there is single BJP MP, Art 370 cant come back Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP is yet to take a decision on three Kashmir seats even as he declared that whole world has now understood that countrys borders and the Indian Army are not to be messed with as otherwise, there will be a response. In an interview to News18 Network, Shah while responding to a question on Kashmir [] The post BJP yet to take decision on 3 Kashmir seats, PM gav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha (DBPS) is busy in preparations for celebrating Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti with grandeur and zeal and programmes for this are starting from May 5 to culminate on May 10. In a press conference here today DBPS president, Ved Parkash Sharma informed that a medical camp will be organized on May 5 at 10 am in which Dr. Sushil Sharma, HoD Cardiology at Super Specialty Jammu will provide his services. Registrations for the [] The post P

JTN back in BJP office, extends support to Tashi Sajjad Kargili too jumps into fray for Ladakh seat Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 3: In a major setback to the Congress in Ladakh, its top leadership in Kargil district has extended support to National Conference district president Haji Hanifa Jan, who today filed nomination papers as an Independent candidate though the Congress high command has fielded Tsering Namgayal as its nominee for the Parliamentary seat in the UT. Prominent Kargil leader [] The

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 3: District Development Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission works. The DDC meticulously evaluated the advancement of individual assignments, with a division-wise scrutiny. Emphasising the importance of adhering to the schedule, he directed the officers to expedite the projects, which are at various stages of completion, to meet the set deadlines. Sachin Kumar took stock of the missions

RAE BARELI (UP), May 3: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who filed his nomination from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat today, declared assets of over Rs 20 crore in his papers. Gandhi has declared movable assets to the tune of Rs 9,24,59,264, including shares worth Rs 3,81,33,572, a bank balance of Rs 26,25,157 and gold bonds of Rs 15,21,740. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The former Congress president has declared immovable assets with a current market price of [] The post Rahul decl

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, May 3: In a significant stride towards bolstering security measures, District Police Ramban under the command of SSP Ramban, Anuj Kumar on Friday made functional an advanced AI based Facial Recognition (FR) system at Navyuga Checking Plaza, Banihal. A handout stated that this technology is designed to identify and track individuals involved in criminal activities including terrorists, OGWs, absconders, history sheeters, thieves and drug peddlers. Implementation of

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: To schedule an effective awareness campaign aimed to educate citizens about the importance of voting and electoral participation, a meeting was held today at the Chief Electoral Office here. The meeting was presided over by Nodal Officer for Media in the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), UT of J&K Sapna Kotwal,. Officers from Chief Electoral Office, Department of Information and Public Relations and SVEEP related officers, besides representatives f

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, May 3: The unknown burglars broke into the two shops in Mendhar town last night and decamped with goods and some cash. Report said that during last mid night, two shops located at Sone Wali Bawali in Mendhar were broken by the thieves. They actually broken the shutters of these shops and escaped with cash and grocery items worth thousands of rupees. On receiving information about the theft, the police reached the spot. The shop owners Mohammad [] The post 2 shops

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, May 3: The police has booked a Government school teacher for severely beating up a Class 3 boy and causing damage to his ear in Kotranka area. Official sources said that the incident took place on Friday at Govt Middle School Sada, in Kotranka Educational Zone. The In-charge Headmaster of the School was performing some official work. This 8 year-old boy had gone for toilet. The class students were making a noise. As the boys arrived back, [] The post Teacher book

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 3: Police today arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) during the investigation into last months attack on a non-local cab driver in the Shopian. Police said that a joint team of police, Armys 44 Rashtriya Rifles, and the CRPFs 14 battalion made a significant breakthrough in the case by arresting an OGW. With a significant development in the investigation of the Padpawan attack case at Danish Resorts, Shopian Police, along with 44RR and 14Bn CRPF, have [] The

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 3: Police in Kulgam today arrested two pickpockets, recovering a stolen cash amount of Rs 50,000 from their possession. Authorities stated that following several complaints, a case vide FIR No. 54/2024 under relevant sections of the law was registered, and an investigation was set into motion. During the course of the investigation, intensified patrolling and surveillance activities were carried out. After strenuous efforts and swift action by a team of Kulg

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 3: The Crime Branch of Police have registered a case for derogatory allegations against some women officials of the Government in a communication circulated on social media. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A statement issued by the police said that it has received a series of complaints from senior women functionaries holding public office along with other supporting material alleging therein that for last few days a scurrilous communication i

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, May 3: In a coordinated operation here today J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) and Municipal Council Doda seized over 3.63 quintal of banned polythene during a major crackdown at a residential house in Akarambad, Doda, where the illegal material was unlawfully stored. The operation, overseen by Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh involved Divisional Officer, Gurpreet Singh from JKPCC Doda, Naib Tehsildar, Vidya Sagar and Executive Officer, Amit Sharma fr

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, May 3: Two renowned organizations of the country-Patanjali Research Foundation and SRM Centre for Clinical Trials and Research, Chennai on Friday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for analysis and research work on Ayurvedic medicines and for their clinical trials. On this occasion Acharya Balkrishan, general secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth along with chief scientist of Patanjali Research Foundation, Dr. Anurag Varshney and Dr. Nitin M Nagarkar, Dr. Satyaj