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Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): In the heart of Kannur, the political spotlight burns brightest on Dharmadam as Kerala prepares for the polls. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from his home turf. While the constituency is a storied fortress for the Left, the 2026 race is shaping up to be more than just a victory lap, both from the United Democratic Front led by Congress, and BJP led National Democratic Alliance. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi M ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): In the heart of Kannur, the political spotlight burns brightest on Dharmadam as Kerala prepares for the polls. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from his home turf. While the constituency is a storied fortress for the Left, the 2026 race is shaping up to be more than just a victory lap, both from the United Democratic Front led by Congress, and BJP led National Democratic Alliance. The UDF have fielded VP Abdul ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy on Friday asserted that there is "no confusion" over candidate selection in the party, while launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, accusing him of attempting to divert attention from "governance failures" in the state. Speaking to ANI in Chennai, Thirupathy said that the BJP follows a structured and collective decision-making process through its Central Election C ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has the most crorepati candidates -- 88% of the 90 fielded -- for the April 9 Assam Assembly polls, but none of them is among the wealthiest top five, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Assam Election Watch has revealed. The report was prepared after analysing the criminal background, financial, education, gender, and other details of 722 candidates, 258 of whom are contesting independently. According to the report, Chief Minister Hima ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Surendra Sai, Mahar ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Odisha has the power to mesmerise everyone and lauded its rich cultural heritage, spiritual depth, and the resilience of its people, while reaffirming the Centre's commitment to the state's development. Modi wrote a four-page letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the Utkal Dibasa or the statehood day. He recalled many great sons and daughters of the soil, including Buxi Jagabandhu, Veer Sure ...Read More >
Itanagar, Apr 1 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh Lok Bhavan on Wednesday celebrated the statehood days of Odisha, Bihar, and Mizoram here. In his address, Governor K T Parnaik praised the people of Odisha and Bihar, acknowledging their valuable contributions to the fields of education, administration, and business in the state. He also commended the people of Mizoram for achieving near-universal literacy, highlighting it as an inspiring benchmark for the nation, an official statement said. Parnaik ...Read More >
Srinagar, Mar 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday expressed serious concern over the continued delay in restoring full fledged statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. While meeting party functionaries at his residence, Dr Farooq described the prolonged postponement of this constitutional right as deeply unfortunate and warned that it risks eroding public trust in democratic institutions. He emphasized that the restoration of full statehood, long assured b ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, has commended New Delhi's role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, emphasising that India's deep regional engagement and constructive diplomatic tradition gives considerable weight to its voice. The Ambassador noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic conversation with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was viewed as a gesture of solidarity and reflected th ...Read More >
JAMMU, Mar 30: Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday called for united efforts by the Government and opposition to restore the strength and dignity of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Mufti made the remark after watching the Assembly proceedings from the Speaker's gallery, her first appearance in the House after the fall of her BJP-supported Government in 2018. The PDP chief remained present for some time dur ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan yet again, terming the country as the "state sponsor of terrorism for decades" which also has no credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism. Reacting strongly to Islamabad's allegations of India's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that nobody is fooled by Pakistan's "assumed victimhood" now. Addressing a weekly media br ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday drew parallels between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent act of touching a Muslim woman's hijab and a past election-related controversy in Jammu and Kashmir involving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, terming both incidents a manifestation of a "regressive mindset". Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar said such episodes were not isolated and recalled an incident from an earlier election when, he alle ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16: Members of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday submitted a detailed memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising humanitarian, constitutional, and governance concerns linked to the Union Territory. The memorandum was submitted by Rajya Sabha MPs Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kitchloo, and Gurninder Singh Oberoi. It focuses on three key issues: prisoners lodged outside Jammu and Kashmir, restoration of full statehood, and notificati ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday sent greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. In a post on X, PM Modi hailed the culture of the state for being "rooted in service, courage and compassion," and wished for prosperity and progress for Nagaland. "Greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of their Statehood Day. The glorious Naga culture, rooted in service, courage and compassion, is widely admired. The people of ...Read More >
Kohima, Nov 19: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has once again urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to review and revoke the re-imposition of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram, warning that it could adversely impact tourism and the state's economy. The PAP, imposed under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958, regulates and restricts the entry of foreign nationals into designated areas. An official from the Chief Minister's Office said that in his ...Read More >
Jammu: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday acknowledged that some people are unhappy with what they see as "imbalanced" representation in the ongoing dialogue with the Centre, but expressed hope that all issues would be resolved through discussions. He lauded the Jammu and Kashmir Police for busting a white-collar terror network and averting major attacks in the country, and suggested stern action against those found involved in such conspiracies. Speaking to PTI Videos, Gup ...Read More >
He also linked the abrogation of Article 370 to the PDP-BJP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hit the campaign trail in Budgam today, the Assembly seat he had vacated last year. The by-election is seen as the first test of Abdullah's popularity amid Opposition allegations of poor governance during his last year in office. As in the previous Assembly elections, the National Conference (NC) leader is once again using his anti-BJP stance to s ...Read More >
The Chief Minister said he would continue to raise the issue of statehood. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Sinha accused Omar Abdullah of misleading people on statehood * The Lt Governor stated that the elected government has all powers and should work for public welfare now * Omar Abdullah criticised the Lt Governor over the Pahalgam terror attack and security responsibility Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps M ...Read More >
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Weekly Health Horoscope For October 27- November 2: You May Crave Comfort Food THIS Week, Zodiacs The internal discord within the National Conference (NC) appears to be widening, with senior party leader and MP from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi, joining Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in criticising the Omar Abdullah-led government. Speaking at a party conclave, Mian Altaf accused the NC leadership of neglecting governance and ignoring public concerns while being preoccupied with political ...Read More >
Starting this Saturday, a judicial inquiry will dive into the violent clashes that erupted in Leh on September 24, where four lives were tragically lost. Individuals affected by the events are invited to share their experiences. The inquiry will be steered by a retired Supreme Court judge. The judicial inquiry into the violent clashes of September 24 in Leh will begin on Saturday, inviting aggrieved persons to record their testimonies before members of the probe panel. The Centre on October 17 ...Read More >
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his hopes for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir were fading as the issue drags on. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Photograph: Umar Ganie for Rediff.com While interacting with reporters in Srinagar, he was asked about his next step if statehood was not restored. To this, Abdullah said, "Let's get to that point first. We will talk then." The chief minister refused to comment on a report which claimed that he would r ...Read More >
Says there will be no discrimination on basis of region or religion between Kashmir and Jammu in distribution of relief. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Monday that there will be no discrimination on the basis of region or religion between Kashmir and Jammu in the distribution of relief to those affected by the recent floods. On the sidelines of the session, Omar emphasised that it is "not our politics," and that it is, in fact, "the BJP that has kept nearly 15 per cent of the country's popu ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday admitted that his initial optimism for the restoration of statehood is "diminishing" by the day as the process drags on, saying that the prolonged wait is inevitably chipping away at his faith. However, the chief minister said that despite the decrease in optimism after a year, he was still hopeful that statehood would be restored to J&K. "I was hopeful from the first day. My hopefulness has decreased a little. But ...Read More >
Rijiju, in a reference to assembly polls in Bihar, said there is "Modi wave" across the country, and people everywhere believe that India's future is safe and bright under his leadership Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said following the abrogation of Article 370 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Jammu and Kashmir's "destiny" has changed, paving the way for peace and development in the region. Rijiju, in a reference to assembly polls in Bihar, said there is "Modi wave" ac ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Ladakh UT administration stated Friday that the judicial probe into the Sept 24 violence in Leh, which claimed four lives, would be held at the Alternate Dispute Redressal Centre, Melongthang, in Leh from Oct 25-28.In an order issued Friday, the UT law and justice department instructed the Directorate of Information and Public Relations to provide wide publicity to the inquiry proceedings "with the request to the interested, aggrieved persons, if any, to record their testimony" before ...Read More >
Srinagar: The dialogue process between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh have resumed, with the next sub-committee meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 22. Three members each from Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, along with the Lok Sabha member from Ladakh and a lawyer, will participate in the meeting. Relations between the Centre and representatives of Ladakh witnessed a thaw following the Ministry of Home Affairs' announcement of a judicial probe, led by a ...Read More >
The upcoming autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is poised for intense discussions. Key matters such as statehood, reservation policy, and daily wage workers' regularization will dominate. The assembly will also vote on four Rajya Sabha seats, and the opposition plans to challenge the National Conference on various topics. The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is anticipated to be contentious, with key issues like statehood and the reservation policy taking center st ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will begin its autumn session on Thursday, with legislators preparing for a nine-day schedule expected to feature pointed debates on governance, unfulfilled electoral promises, and the long-pending demand for restoration of statehood. According to officials, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) met on Wednesday afternoon under the chairmanship of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to finalise the allocation of time for government and private ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: A nine-member sub-committee of Ladakh leadership held its meeting with the top officials of the Ministry of Home affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Wednesday. The sub-committee meeting held in the North Block was attended by top MHA officials, besides all the members of the Sub-Committee, including three each from Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), and Member of Parliament Ladakh Muhammad Hanifa Jan, besides Chief Executive Councillors of the twin LAHDCs of K ...Read More >
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