JAMMU, Nov 17: Maharashtra police along with Military Intelligence and Army have arrested nine persons hailing from the border district of Rajouri for taking up jobs as security guards in different cities in Maharashtra and carrying weapons with fake licenses. Nine 12-bore rifles and 58 bullets have been recovered from their possession. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The arrests
Efficient recruitment processes are the backbone of a robust administration. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Services Selection Recruitment Board (JKSSRB) has been entrusted with the pivotal task of fulfilling recruitment needs for various Government departments. However, the delays and bottlenecks in advertising and filling nearly 3,300 posts, as discussed in a recent high-level meeting chaired by the
Australia's World Cup qualifying hopes have taken a hit as winger Nishan Velupillay is sidelined for the upcoming clash against Bahrain. The 23-year-old suffered an ankle injury during the goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, ruling him out of Tuesday's vital fixture in Riffa. Velupillay had marked his international career with a goal against China, but his current injury places Australia in a c
The Los Angeles Sparks will select second, followed by the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics. The Wings had a combined 45.4% chance of earning the top pick, including both their odds and those of the Sky, as Dallas had the rights to swap first-round picks with Chicago. The odds were based on the two-year cumulative records for the four teams that missed the 2024 postseason. The Sparks' probabi
An overnight drone attack by Kyiv targeted Bryansk, a Russian border region. Air defense units managed to destroy 26 Ukrainian drones. This statement was released by Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the region, emphasizing ongoing defensive measures. In an escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian forces initiated a drone offensive targeting the Bryansk region, which lies along
ABUJA, Nov 17: Nigeria on Sunday conferred its second-highest national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger - on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "Honoured to be conferred with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award by Nigeria. I accept it with great hum
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: In a jolt to AAP ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, senior leader and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot quit the party on Sunday, alleging "political ambitions" have overtaken its commitment towards people. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "Instead of fighting for people's rights we have increasingly only been fighting for our own political agenda," the 50-year-o
Candidates for the Gidderbaha bypoll have preferred to hold door-to-door meetings and conduct small gatherings in the constituency over large election rallies. Apart from this, the contestants have also tapped digital tools significantly for aggressive electioneering in the predominantly rural assembly segment of Muktsar district. Gidderbaha will go to polling on November 20, where 1.66 lakh reg
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 17: Security forces today apprehended a militant associate and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession while a militant hideout was busted in Shopian. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp An official said that based on specific input, a MVCP was established by 46 RR of the army,53 CRPF Bn and SOG of Baramulla Police at Janbazpora-Binner
IMPHAL, Nov 17: The NPP on Sunday withdrew support from the BJP-led Government in Manipur, even as violence continued to rock the state as offices of the Congress and the saffron party were ransacked in the hill district of Jiribam where an unidentified body was found earlier in the day, officials said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp A BJP MLA's ancestral house was vandalised in
The electronic interlocking system, developed by Kyosan, is a crucial part of the Prayagraj Junction-Prayagraj Rambagh rail line doubling project and streamlines train dispatches, reduces delays, and accommodates future high-traffic demands, said officials. It will enable the Prayagraj Railway Division to operate approximately 992 trains during the mega religious fair, providing 825 routes for im
Abuja: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that a confident India has embarked on a new journey and the goal is to build a 'Viksit Bharat' as he outlined his government's achievements during the last ten years. Addressing the Indian diaspora in the Nigerian capital, Modi also said that India has emerged as a new hope for the world, embodying growth, peace, prosperity and democracy. Modi,
Those arrested have been identified as Vansh alias Billa (23), a resident of Billai Wala Chowk in Amritsar and Sonu Chaurasia (20), a resident of Dashmesh Nagar in Amritsar. The DGP said that further investigations are going on to establish backwards and forward linkages in this case. Sharing more details, Amritsar commissioner of police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that following reliable inputs
Recruitment will be through Staff Selection Commission Panaji: Amid the ongoing cash-for-job scam in the state, 1,925 vacancies are being created across government departments for which the advertising process will commence shortly through the Goa Staff Selection Commission. Officials on Sunday said that this year, so far, 36 vacancies for the post of trained English teacher in the education dep
Amid Exposition work, tourists throng Basilica of Bom Jesus Roque Dias Old Goa: With the 18th decennial Exposition of the sacred relics of St Francis Xavier set to begin on November 21, Old Goa is bustling with activity as final touches are being given to works taken up by the government authorities. From the attractive pandals of various sizes erected on the premises of the Basilica of Bom Jes
Belgium, however, avoided finishing bottom due to a better head-to-head record after beating Israel 3-1 in September. The result will heap more pressure onto beleaguered Belgian coach Domenico Tedesco while Israel will be delighted with four points from their last two matches after holding France to a goalless draw in Paris on Thursday. Shua's goal came after Smets, who was also on as a subs
Even as paddy harvesting is at its fag end, there is let-up in farm fires in Punjab, with 404 cases being reported on Sunday. Of these, 332 (82%) cases were recorded in south Malwa districts, where harvesting is still on. According to the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, from September 15 to November 17, the state has seen 8,404 stubble-burning incidents, registering a 75% dip in such cases over the
New Delhi: The income-tax department on Sunday cautioned taxpayers that failure to disclose assets held abroad or income earned in foreign shores in the ITR (income tax return) can attract a penalty of Rs 10 lakh under the anti-black money law. The department issued a public advisory as part a compliance-cum-awareness campaign launched recently by it on Saturday to ensure that such information is
Amidst a flurry of exchanges between Indian and West Asian officials in the recent weeks, two senior Arab diplomats have taken charge of the ambassadorial posts at the Jordan and Egyptian embassies in New Delhi, indicating the fast-paced diplomatic consultations that are taking place between India and the leading powers in the conflict-torn West Asian region. The arrival of new Jordan Ambassador
As air pollution persists in the city, children are bearing the brunt as hospitals across the city have seen a spike in children complaining of respiratory illness. Ludhiana has seen air quality deteriorating since mid-October. The situation has got worse since November 6 when a thick blanket of smog covered the city. On Sunday, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 260, which falls i
Raducanu broke in the first game as she started off with a bagel against Rebecca Marino, who made her debut in the event in 2011. The second set went with serve until the 2021 U.S. Open champion broke to lead 6-5 before wrapping up a 6-0 7-5 victory to give her team a 1-0 lead in the contest. Boulter then sealed their last-four spot as she beat Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-4. "I know how tough she is
Tel Avis [Israel], November 18 (ANI): An Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital Beirut killed Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammed Afif on Sunday, Times of Israel reported. According to the Times of Israel, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Mohammad Afif. Afif was killed in an IDF strike on the headquarters of the Syrian Ba'ath Party in central Beirut, Times of Israel reported. Israel
"It's the most challenging, there's no doubt about that," said Gatland when asked on TNT television whether this was worst period he had experienced in a long, and distinguished, coaching career. "Obviously, we'll have a chat with a few people about what happens from here." Gatland said he wanted to ensure any decision on his future was best for Welsh rugby. "The thing is that I care passionate
The Division Number 2 police claimed to have busted a gang of mobile snatchers with the arrest of three accused. As many as 18 "snatched" mobile phones and a bike used in their criminal activities have been seized, the police said. The arrested individuals have been identified as Prince Kumar of Arjan Dev Nagar, Harmanjot Singh of Adarsh Nagar and Bholu, alias Golu, also of Adarsh Nagar. An FIR h
"It was tough wearing that number one bib," Van Riel said. "In my head, I knew a podium finish was near, but I focused on winning on the day." Bogen, the reigning Ironman 70.3 World Champion, kept pace with Van Riel for the majority of the 18-km run but could not maintain his momentum in the final kilometres. His second-place finish in Dubai, coupled with a bronze in San Francisco, elevated him
The result put France on 13 points at the end of the group phase, ahead of Italy on goal difference after the Azzurri had prevailed 3-1 at the Parc des Princes in September. Israel claimed their only win in the group as they beat Belgium 1-0 in Budapest to finish level on points with the Red Devils, but last due to their worse head-to-head record. After a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel
Startup Grow Digi has developed technology that can redefine the use of blockchain globally. The company was founded in 2021 and since then has been granted two government patents for its innovations. Blockchain technology has often been criticized for its high data storage demands and slow transaction speeds. The solutions of Grow Digi address the challenges head-on. Founder and Managing Direc
NEW DELHI: Government is all set to allow 100% foreign direct investment in insurance business, paving the way for large companies to enter the market on their own, while allowing individual insurance agents to hawk policies of multiple companies, lifting the cap on being associated with only one life and general insurer. The twin measures are part of the Insurance Amendment Bill that is proposed
Raducanu broke in the first game as she started off with a bagel against Rebecca Marino, who made her debut in the event in 2011. The second set went with serve until the 2021 U.S. Open champion broke to lead 6-5 before wrapping up a 6-0 7-5 victory to give her team a 1-0 lead in the contest. Boulter then sealed their last-four spot as she beat Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-4. Fernandez had won
Defeat at home by Greece aside, Carsley has impressed England's top brass and in his six games at the helm he gave eight players their senior international debuts. With a host of regulars such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden unavailable for his last two games in charge, Carsley gave opportunities to several players who he believes can be part of Tuchel's plans