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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): In a step towards strengthening India's fight against cyber fraud and financial crimes, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance, "The MoU was signed by Amit Mohan Govil, Director, FIU-IND, and Rajesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, the Indian Cyber Cr ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Indian Army has received a delivery of hundreds of kamikaze (suicide) drones under the emergency procurement route from Surat-based drone manufacturer, InsideFPV. According to government sources, the move highlights India's increasing focus on indigenous defence manufacturing and the growing role of domestic companies in supplying advanced systems to the armed forces. "It also reflects a broader push towards modernisation, faster procurement, and st ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan. The campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse from the Union Territory, will be marked by a series of high-impact awareness programs. The Lieutenant Governor will flag off a mega "Padyatra" from the MA Stadium, Jammu, on April 11, 2026, followed by a similar l ...Read More >
Jammu, April 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said. The campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse from the Union Territory, will be marked by a series of awareness programmes, he said. The LG will flag off a mega "padyatra" from M A Stadium in Jammu, on April 11, followed by a similar ...Read More >
Jammu, April 9 (PTI) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alarming degradation of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that 518 out of 697 natural lakes -- over 74 per cent -- in the Union territory have either disappeared or decreased in size since 1967, leading to significant ecological imbalance and loss of biodiversity. As per the CAG report on the conservation of lakes in Union territory for the year ended March 31, 2024, out of the total 697 lakes with a total area of 28 ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, APRIL 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today formally distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across Kashmir division at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). The appointments, made on compassionate grounds, aim to provide much-needed employment support to families who have lost their primary earning members, reaffirming the government's commitment to stand firmly with such families in ti ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. "The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they are conducting indiscriminate bombing campaigns in Lebanon and the manner in which innocent lives are being taken there, how can a ceasefire ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that India's close ties with Israel have become a strategic "weakness", arguing that New Delhi could have replaced Pakistan as a key mediator had it maintained a neutral stance. "We have to accept that Pakistan did what the rest could not do. I believe that our relationship with Israel has become our weakness," he told reporters here. "Only Israel needed this war. If we had not been so close to Israel, maybe India could ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 9: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the US President Donald Trump cannot be trusted and perhaps he himself doesn't know what he intends to do. Talking to the media here, Omar Abdullah said, "Perhaps he (Donald Trump) doesn't himself know what he is doing. He says one thing in the morning, another in the afternoon and something else in the evening." CM Abdullah said he had also said in the past that Donald Trump cannot be trusted. He said Trump ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. Amid Pakistan-facilitated peace talks to resolve the US-Iran conflict, he also said that Pakistan has done what others could not. "The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they are conducting indiscriminate bombing campaigns in Lebanon and the manner in which innocent lives are being taken there how can ...Read More >
When Pune woke up to 21.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning, it was a sharp change from the cool 17.8 degrees Celsius it had experienced on Monday in the aftermath of thunderstorms and intense spells of rains. The maximum temperature, climbed to 35 degrees Celsius on Wednesday from 33.1 degrees Celsius 48 hours before. "The summer season is progressing as expected. There is some moisture in the air blowing in from the Arabian Sea or in the north wind due to a Western Disturbance. As a result ...Read More >
With road-opening efforts underway on Wednesday, vehicular traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained suspended for the third consecutive day following landslides at multiple locations. Officials said there was a massive landslide at Shalgarhi, blocking passage to both tubes of the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel. According to traffic police officials, movement of vehicles on both the Jammu and Kashmir sides was suspended, as clearing the landslides will take time. In view of inclem ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 9 (PTI) Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restored on Thursday after clearance of landslides that had left roads blocked in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for the past two days. The strategic 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by multiple landslides early Monday. Though the highway was briefly reopened for a few hours on Tuesday morning, two major landslides forced a fresh closure, officials said ...Read More >
IMD forecasts rain, storms and below normal temperatures across many Indian regions due to western disturbances, with heavy showers in Northeast. Delhi likely to see clear skies.A spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, hail and strong winds is likely to persist across several parts of India as an active western disturbance continues to influence weather systems across the country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The disturbance, along with multiple cyclonic circulat ...Read More >
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 9 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at the main bus stand in Kupwara of Jammu and Kashmir, damaging multiple vehicles, officials said. The incident occured on Wednesday night. Also Read | UK Visa Fee Hike: New Fees for Study, Work, Visit Visas From April 2026; Know How It Will Affect Indian Applicants. According to the concerned authorities, fire personnel rushed to the spot upon receiving information about the incident and found that six buses were fu ...Read More >
Sudipta Sen, the central figure in the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scheme, has been granted bail in his final cases by the Calcutta High Court, potentially securing his release after 13 years and marking a significant development in the Saradha scam investigation. Key PointsSudipta Sen, the key accused in the Saradha ponzi scam, has been granted bail by the Calcutta High Court in the remaining two criminal cases against him.Sen's bail in these cases paves the way for his potential release from ja ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Gusty winds and spells of light scattered rain throughout Wednesday kept Delhi unusually cool for April. The maximum temperature came down to 28.2 degrees Celsius, the lowest for the month in 11 years. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the maximum temperature at Safdarjung was recorded at 28.2°C, 6.9°C below normal. The last time the maximum temperature was lower in April was on April 23, 2016, when it had settled at 27.2°C. Additionally, the city's base weat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Kausar Jahan, Chairperson of the Delhi Hajj Committee, on Monday welcomed the Central Government's decision to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, calling it a revolutionary step towards gender equality and political empowerment. Speaking to ANI, Jahan said, "A special session has been convened on 16-18 April by the Central Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision to give 33% reservation ...Read More >
These dismissals, executed under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution, bring the total number of staffers sacked for anti-national activities to nearly 90 since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The constitutional provision allows the dismissal of an employee without a formal inquiry if the President or Governor is satisfied that such a move is in the interest of national security. While the administration maintains the drive is essential to root out terrorists embedded in the state machi ...Read More >
Following the US-Iran ceasefire, the Congress party is attacking Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic strategies, arguing that Pakistan's involvement highlights the failure of his personalised approach to foreign policy and his silence on critical international issues. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump, at The White House in Washington, DC on February 14, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Congress claims Pakistan's role in the US-Iran ceasefire is a setback to ...Read More >
"Besides the government, the public has a crucial role in maintaining environmental safeguards and key public assets as part of their civic responsibility," he said. Highlighting civic responsibility, Abdullah expressed concern over the tendency to shift blame entirely onto the government, particularly in matters like cleanliness, and urged citizens to adopt responsible behaviour in their daily lives. He said a cleaner and better society can only be achieved through collective efforts and note ...Read More >
The former J&K chief minister said they want peace as many people from the country, especially from J&K, work in Arab countries. "We are worried about the plight of the people who work there and earn a livelihood. We want the war to stop," he added. Abdullah, who was a Union minister in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh-led cabinet between 2009 and 2014, expressed hope that India would play its part to diffuse the tensions. To a question about the US reportedly accepting Iran's 10-point proposal, ...Read More >
Chennai: The BJP-led NDA could assume a new nomenclature as 'New Delhi Alliance' since there was an attempt to rule Tamil Nadu from the national capital and the AIADMK, too, was part of that alliance operated by the BJP from New Delhi, DMK deputy general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Trichi Siva said. Speaking to media persons at the DMK headquarters on Wednesday, Siva said that convening the Parliament during election time was a cheap trick and blamed the AIADMK for supporting the Bills brought ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the need for a collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. He made these remarks while launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Addressing a large gathering ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 8: National Conference president and former Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah, today welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying that war is not a solution and warned that a prolonged conflict could have pushed the world towards a deeper global crisis. Click here to watch video Speaking to reporters here, the National Conference chief said dialogue remained the only viable path to peace, "war is not the solution to anything". "I would like to thank God tha ...Read More >
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the integration of conservation with tourism for Jammu and Kashmir's 600+ heritage sites. He proposed engaging national and international agencies, forming a dedicated Heritage Authority, and promoting public-private partnerships to harness these sites' potential for cultural and economic growth. Jammu and Kashmir is setting its sights on transforming its rich heritage into a thriving engine for tourism and economic growth. With over 600 heritage sites sp ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday formally prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, drawing the Budget session to a close weeks after the House had completed its business and adjourned indefinitely. The order, under Section 18(2)(a) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, marks the final constitutional step ending a session that unfolded over nearly two months, with breaks in between. The Assembly had already been adjourned sine die on April ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting on Heritage Promotion and Cultural Tourism in Jammu & Kashmir to review measures for conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage assets aimed at boosting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister stressed the need to strengthen institutional mechanisms and develop heritage-based tourism circuits to position J&K as a premier cultural tourism destination. He underscored the importance of learning from national and internat ...Read More >
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called upon universities and educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir to take a proactive role in combating drug abuse, asserting that campuses must emerge as key sites of social responsibility and reform. Chairing the second meeting of the University Council of the Cluster University of Srinagar at Lok Bhavan, Jammu, Sinha stressed that institutions of higher learning must go beyond academics and actively contribute to addressing ...Read More >
Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has prorogued the Union Territory's Legislative Assembly, formally bringing the ongoing House session to an end, officials said on Wednesday. According to a bulletin issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the order dated April 7, 2026, was issued in exercise of powers conferred under Section 18(2)(a) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. "The Lieutenant Governor has prorogued the Legislative Assembly with immediate effect," ...Read More >
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