Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Deepika Padukone’s self-care brand, 82°E, has announced a strategic partnership with Reliance Retail’s innovative beauty platform, TIRA, marking a significant expansion from its successful direct-to-consumer model. This collaboration aims to democratize access to premium skincare products by leveraging Deepika Padukone’s holistic wellness vision and Reliance Retail’s extensive offline and online network. After a year of promoting simplified skincare and establishing a strong loyal community, 82°E is now poised for accelerated growth with this transformati ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Model Economic Township Limited (MET City), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, has reported a remarkable 60% growth in the completed fiscal year of 2023-24. With a total of 1079 plots booked across all segments, the financial year saw a booking value of INR 1913 crore, a significant increase from the previous year. As per a statement, the industrial segment witnessed a staggering 93% growth in plot bookings, reaching a booking value of Rs. 896 Crore in FY24, compared to Rs. 468 Crore in FY23. Prices also surged by 24% compared to the previous year ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Realme, India’s Most Reliable Smartphone Service Provider, announced the launch of its latest P Series 5G smartphones, P1 Pro 5G and P1 5G. Both the devices are exclusive available on Flipkart for Indian customers. Alongside the new P Series, the company also launched its realme Pad 2, Wi-Fi variant and realme T110 buds. The design of these smartphones reflects the realme DNA of being bold and new-to-market, which will light up the eyes of users. The realme P1 5G features the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7050 5G Chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED Display, 45W SUPERVO ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: On the occasion of its 25th Anniversary Celebration, the Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), launched its flagship Motorcycle Hayabusa Edition in India. The Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition packs the same 1340cc in-line 4-cylinder fuel injected liquid-cooled DOHC engine as the current third generation Hayabusa. Commenting on the launch, Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India said, “The Suzuki Hayabusa has been an icon of speed, style, and innovation for more than 25 years. With the launch of the 25th Anniversary Cele ..read more

‘LS polls not fight between NC, PDP’ Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Apr 17: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said that what happened in 2019 was an earthquake for J&K, the tremors of which are still being felt. Addressing a gathering held as part of her election campaigning in south Kashmir’s Kond in Kulgam district, Mufti said that the Government is after the resources of J&K, which include jobs and other assets, urging people not to remain silent. “2019 was an earthquake and that has not stopped yet. They are after our resources, jobs ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Fulfilling its commitment to establishing educational hubs across India and making education more accessible to students, Physics Wallah (PW), launched a tech-enabled offline Vidyapeeth Centre in Preet Vihar, Delhi. The Centre boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure with 9 tech-enabled classrooms offering a conducive learning environment and provides a self-study space, fostering a productive study atmosphere. Additionally, it has the Student Welfare Society (SWS), providing support for hostels, and transportation facilities. For the academic year 2024–202 ..read more

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 17: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, Chairman, Shree Jagannatha Temple Managing Committee, Puri and Aadya Sevak of Lord Jagannatha met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan, today. He was accompanied by his wife Maharani Leelavati Pattamahadei and social activist Vinay Saraf. Tarun Uppal, Chairman, Nirbhay Bharat Foundation today called on Lieutenant Governor. A delegation of All Minority Employees Association Kashmir led by its President Sanjay Koul also met the Lt Governor. The post Chairman Jagannath Temple Committee Puri calls on LG appeared fir ..read more

Invitational Hockey Tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Apr 17: In the ongoing National Level Invitational Hockey Tournament 2024 organised at KK Hakku Stadium, three matches were held here today. In the first match Bandu Rakh thrashed Kashmir Wanderer Hockey Club by 10-4 goals. Amritpal Singh was adjudged as player of the match for his excellent play and inception. Manjeet Singh General Secretary Sikhs 4 All was the Chief Guest while Jagjit Singh (Crystal) was the guest of honour. In the second match Srinagar Hockey Club thrashed Khalsa Club by 11-2 goals. Nitin of Srinagar was decl ..read more

WASHINGTON, Apr 17: Quizzed about reported statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on crossing borders to kill terrorists, the Biden administration said the US would not involve itself on the matter but “encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid any escalation and find a resolution through dialogue”. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller was responding to questions at a news conference on alleged operations by India in other countries to eliminate terrorists. When asked if Modi and Singh’s comments can be seen as “confessions” on the alleged “assass ..read more

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Indian Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art IT laboratory facility that also boasts a cutting-edge cybersecurity lab at the Uzbek Academy of Armed Forces during his ongoing visit to Uzbekistan, sources said. The development signifies a milestone in defence cooperation between the two nations, following a commitment made during the Defence Ministers’ meeting in September 2018, Indian Army sources said. Gen Pande is visiting Uzbekistan from April 15-18 to explore new avenues of bilateral military collaboration. He is scheduled to hold wide-ran ..read more