New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India, former head coach Ravi Shastri has urged Team India to put their 0-3 loss to New Zealand behind them and focus on the upcoming series. Rohit Sharma's side suffered an unprecedented 3-0 whitewash against New Zealand, marking their first Test series loss at home in 12 years. This defeat dealt a significant blow to their position at the top of the ICC World Test Championship standings. Despite t...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): India has released the second tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), fullfilling its annual contribution of USD 5 million for the year 2024-25, Representative Office of India to Palestine said on Monday. Over the years, in its endeavour to support the Palestinian refugees and their welfare, India has provided financial support to the tune of USD 40 million for the UN Agency's...Read More
Agartala (Tripura) [India], November 19 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday accompanied by his wife and Social Welfare Minister Sri Tinku Roy, attended a screening of the film "The Sabarmati Report" at Rupasi Cinema Hall in Agartala. The event was also attended by several dignitaries. Speaking to ANI, he said, "...We watched this film, and everyone knows about the Godhra incident. It will be recorded in history for what happened. Everyone knows what took place... The truth will a...Read More
Wearable Devices Are Now Transforming Depression, Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy Management New insights into how remote technology in the form of wearables and smartphones could improve depression, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy management. By enabling continuous monitoring, the BioButton Multi-Patient wearable and BioDashboard system allow clinicians to detect health changes early, ensuring timely interventions. Kan adds, âThis system enhances patient safety, streamlines clinical workflo...Read More
A summary of world news briefs includes Hezbollah's media chief killed by Israeli airstrike, U.S. policy shift allowing Ukraine to use American weapons against Russia, Xi Jinping's final talks with Joe Biden, and other geopolitical developments including climate finance consensus at the G20 in Brazil. In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Lebanese Hezbollah's media relations head, Mohammad Afif, was killed in an Israeli strike in central Beirut. The attack targets a senior Hezbollah...Read More
The directive from the Supreme Court to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir to formulate a policy on the premature release of convicts marks a significant development in the legal landscape of the region. This call comes in light of the absence of any structured framework to guide decisions on premature release based on the period of incarceration-a framework that is present in other states and UTs in the country. The SC's order came while hearing the case of a convict serving a life sentence for murder...Read More
JAMMU, Nov 17: National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah today slammed the BJP for its "lack of concern" for Jammu and said the Omar Abdullah-led Government will ensure comprehensive development of the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The former Chief Minister also emphasized the importance of the 'Darbar Move', an age-old practice stopped by the Lieutenant Governor-led administration in J&K under which the Government used to function six months each in Srinagar a...Read More
Social media is slamming FOX Sports for their weird way that they presented color commentator Tom Brady as an in-studio analyst for their NFL pre-game show. Once again, the network decided to project an image of Brady into their studio show as a weird hologram after that technology was previously lambasted by fans earlier this year. Brady is in his first year of a ten-year, $375million contract as part of FOX's No.1 commentary team with play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt. The former New E...Read More
JAMMU, Nov 17: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting of senior civil, police officials and DCs, SSPs of Jammu Division to review the progress of development projects and security situation in the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; DGP, Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti; ADGP (Law & Order) Vijay Kumar; ADGP, Jammu, Anand Jain; ADGP, CID, Nitish Kumar; Principal Secreta...Read More
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 were made during a joint operation of Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) police in Maharashtra, South...Read More
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 Chief Secretary, have brought critical challenges to light. While the board has commendably selected...Read More
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' probability to win the lottery was 44.2% and the Mystics' 10.4%. With their No. 1 pick in tow, the Wings...Read More
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 challenging spot. Football Australia has yet to set a timeline for his return and hasn't announced a ...Read More
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 the Russian border. According to regional governor Alexander Bogomaz, air defense units successfull...Read More
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 humility and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India and the friendship of India and Nigeria," Mod...Read More
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-old said in his resignation letter to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal. Gahlot, a prom...Read More
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 registered voters will exercise their franchise. The segment has 173 polling booths. Political analyst...Read More
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 road in Baramulla district. Click here to watch video He said that during the checking, one Showka...Read More
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 Imphal Valley while a building owned by Ashab Uddin, the Independent legislator of Jiribam, was rans...Read More
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 improved flexibility and efficiency in train movement, they explained. According to Amit Malviya, sen...Read More
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, who began his speech with "Sannu, Nigeria", which translates to "Hello", said this was his first vi...Read More
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 about the involvement of accused Vansh in the smuggling of narcotics, police teams from CIA-Amritsa...Read More
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 department have been advertised through the Staff Selection Commission and the selected candidates have...Read More
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 Jesus to the tents put up in the area near Se Cathedral, everything is well designed to accommodate the...Read More
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 substitute for his first cap, fluffed a pass across the face of his own penalty area that was pounced up...Read More
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 corresponding period last year. The state saw 47,788 and 33,082 farm fires during the same period i...Read More
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 reported by the assessee in their income tax return for assessment year (AY) 2024-25. The advisory...Read More
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 Yousef Mustafa Ali Abdelghani and new Egyptian Ambassador Kamel Galal is viewed in the diplomatic ci...Read More
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 in the 'poor' category. It causes breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure, accordin...Read More
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 to beat, I know what a fighter she is. She makes it so hard to close matches out," Boulter said of ...Read More