The New Indian Express Belagavi - May 02, 2025

The New Indian Express Belagavi - May 02, 2025

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May 02, 2025
Orange Economy to Make Waves: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday exuded optimism about the growth of India's creative economy, saying it will in future hold a significant share in the country's GDP or Gross Domestic Product.
1 min
₹10k bet: Kolar man dies after drinking over three quarters
A 23-year-old man died after reportedly drinking three quarters (each quarter 180ml) and 90ml of raw whiskey while partying with his friends at Poojarahalli village in Kolar district.
1 min
Hegseth backs India's right to defend itself
Global community needs to call out Pak's heinous terror acts: Rajnath to US def secy
1 min
SC: DON'T DEMORALISE FORCES DURING CRISIS
THE Supreme Court on Thursday refused to examine a PIL seeking a judicial probe into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, saying such petitions could demoralise the defence forces fighting terrorism.
1 min
Daily wagers mark Labour Day by cutting cakes in fields
In a first, daily wagers of all taluks in Gadag celebrated Labour Day by cutting cakes in their fields.
1 min
Historic Monuments in Anegundi, Anjanadri Turn Into Open Bars
SEVERAL historic monuments and places surrounding Anegundi and Anjanadri have turned into hangouts for tipplers and gamblers.
1 min
Khandre for Swift Action Over Attack on Dalits
Minister says Bidar is a garden of peace where everyone should act responsibly
1 min
CM Rebuts Bankruptcy Claims, Slams Centre Over Price Rise
Dismissing opposition's allegations that the state has gone bankrupt due to the implementation of the government's five guarantees, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified that capital expenditure has actually increased in the latest budget.
2 mins
DySP Yeligar translates 959 Vachanas into English
In a remarkable blend of policing and passion for literature, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Basavaraj Yeligar has translated some 959 vachanas of the 12th-century social reformer Basaveshwara into English, aiming to bring the spiritual and philosophical richness of Kannada globally.
1 min
Five Get Life in Prison for Murder
SECOND Additional District and Special Sessions Court of Kalaburagi recently awarded life imprisonment to 5 accused, who killed a person on November 15, 2022, according to Special Public Prosecutor Hampamma Kalmath.
1 min
Vibrant Shiv Jayanti procession to conclude today
AMID chants of 'Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jay,' a grand Shiv Jayanti procession kicked off in Belagavi on Thursday evening, drawing thousands of enthusiastic participants.
2 mins
Protest held in Athani to condemn Kashmir terror attack
Says it's unfortunate that Turkey supplies weapons to Pakistan at a time when a war-like situation is created
2 mins
Excellence Awards Presented to Hospital Workers on Account of Intl Labour Day
ON the occasion of Labour Day, the Belagavi District Congress Labour Cell organised a friendly gathering and an award ceremony to honour hospital workers at the District Hospital in Belagavi on Thursday.
1 min
Implement Hegde-Kantharaju Survey Report Immediately: Forum Urges CM
Leader of forum says state govt need not fear hollow threats from Lingayats & Vokkaligas
1 min
MANGALURU MOB LYNCHING: ONE ARRESTED IN GOKAK, 21
MANGALURU City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal on Thursday said they are yet to get any evidence or proper eyewitness to substantiate as to what triggered the mob lynching at Kudupu, and that another accused was nabbed in Gokak on Thursday morning.
1 min
START CENSUS WITHIN 3 MONTHS: KHARGE TO CENTRE
'Any delay means Union govt not serious about conducting enumeration work'
2 mins
Mangaluru Mob Lynching: One Arrested in Gokak, 21 in Net
MANGALURU City Police registered three cases over the circulation of fake and inflammatory content on social media with an intent to incite unrest in the coastal city in connection with the recent mob lynching of Ashraf in Kudupu.
1 min
RSS, Jan Sangh always opposed quota
WHILE hitting out at the BJP for its remarks that the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was against caste-based reservation, All-India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the RSS and Jan Sangh have opposed reservation and social justice since their inception.
1 min
Centre's move will put an end to state's caste census, says Vijayendra
KARNATAKA BJP president BY Vijayendra has said that the Union Government's decision to conduct a caste census along with the national population census will put an end to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's attempts to divide the society in the name of a caste census conducted by the State Backward Classes Commission.
1 min
Special court dismisses plaint against Siddu 1.0 for causing loss to BBMP
A PRIVATE complaint filed by a former corporator alleges that the aggrieved Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) itself has maintained silence on recovering crores of rupees in advertisement tax from the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), for using its bus shelters to display achievements of the state government.
1 min
Study Shows Shiva Shakti Point Ideal for Lunar Sample Collection
THE Shiva Shakti Point, the landing site of Chandrayaan-3 moon lander Vikram, is significant not only as a milestone in India's space achievements but also as a key site for lunar sample collection.
1 min
SSLC Results to Be Declared Today
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will declare the SSLC (Class 10) exam results on Friday, May 2, at 11.30 am.
1 min
Kolar to resume tomato exports to Bangladesh, but with a condition
AFTER nearly a year, Kolar is set to resume tomato exports to Bangladesh—but with a condition: the trade must be restricted to Bangladesh only, and not routed to Pakistan.
1 min
AP HC: Converts to Christianity Lose SC Status
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) lose their SC status immediately upon converting to Christianity, thereby forfeiting protections under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
1 min
Army, Air Force to fly Dhruv choppers again after probe over fatal crash
The Army and Air Force variants of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv have been cleared for operations, nearly four months after the entire fleet was grounded following a fatal crash in January.
1 min
Olive Branch on a Gnarly Tree
OW to end terrorism? Not to contain it, nor to wear it down, nor to thwart it with counter-terrorism. End it. Put it to sleep. Disappear it.
3 mins
IN DEFENCE OF FREE SPEECH IN PARLIAMENT
Article 105 gives MPs broad immunity to speak freely in the House, while Article 118 allows the House to set boundaries. It's time this tension is resolved through a law
4 mins
Rising mercury levels pose risk to vendors' income
RISING temperatures are leading to significant productivity losses, particularly among street vendors, and posing serious health risks, according to a new report.
1 min
Cong seeks deadline of census, not 'headline'
A day after the Centre announced a caste census in the next census, Congress said that Prime Minister Modi is the 'master of giving a headline without a deadline' and called the government's caste census decision a 'diversionary tactic' in the face of demands for taking strong action against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
Nehru was opposed to caste census: Pradhan
THE BJP on Thursday countered the Congress' claim that it had compelled the Modi government to announce a caste census, alleging that Jawaharlal Nehru opposed caste-based reservation.
1 min
8% of bacterial infections treated appropriately
ONLY 8% of the bacterial infections reported in India in 2019 were treated appropriately, reveals a latest analysis of low- and middle-income countries.
1 min
June deadline to provide health benefits
The Ministry of Labour and Employment plans has fixed a deadline of June-end to provide health coverage to all the gig and platform workers in the country, said Labour Ministry sources.
2 mins
No tree-cutting in 5km of Taj Mahal without nod: SC
THE Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its 2015 directive restricting tree felling within 5-km aerial distance of the Taj Mahal in Agra without its nod.
1 min
New impetus to historical remnants as ASI plans to expand underwater wing
EXPLORATIONS to uncover submerged historical and cultural remnants in India may get a fresh impetus as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) aims to expand and strengthen its Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW).
1 min
Shah Warns Of 'Chun Chun Ke Jawab...'
Search ops extended beyond 12km radius of attack site
3 mins
Gates of Attari border shut, people stranded
UNCERTAINTY prevailed at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari as gates were shut on Thursday after the deadline for Pakistani nationals to return to their country lapsed on Wednesday.
1 min
Fate of BSF jawan who strayed into Pak uncertain
THE fate of Border Security Force (BSF) constable PK Sahu, who inadvertently crossed over the border into Pakistan a few days ago, hangs in the balance as back-to-back meetings between BSF officials and the Pakistan Rangers fail to yield any result.
1 min
After years of efforts in Jharkhand, Jaigir becomes 1st PTR village to be relocated
YEARS of efforts by Jharkhand forest officials have finally paid off, with Jaigir, located inside the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), becoming the first village to be entirely relocated outside the core area.
1 min
Fadnavis: Ready to lead as creative superpower
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the entertainment industry will play a significant role in the state's development and that India is ready to emerge as a creative superpower.
1 min
Musk Earns Trump Praise Ahead Of Exit
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Tesla boss Elon Musk could stay working for the White House as long as he wanted but understood the tycoon wanted to get back to his businesses.
1 min
Trump's NSA Mike Waltz on way out in 1st major shakeup
WHITE House national security adviser Mike Waltz is set to depart the administration, according to two people familiar with the matter on Thursday, marking the first major staff shakeup of President Donald Trump's second term.
1 min
Iran Slams New US Sanctions, Calls It Economic Terror
IRAN on Thursday condemned as \"economic terrorism\" a US decision to slap new sanctions on the Islamic republic just days before another round of nuclear talks between the longtime foes.
1 min
Firefighting planes sent to Israel amid major blaze
SEVERAL countries were sending firefighting aircraft to Israel on Thursday as crews battled for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that had shut down a major highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and sent drivers scrambling from their cars.
1 min
Transwomen Barred From Women's Football by English and Scottish FAs
TRANSWOMEN will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, England's Football Association announced Thursday following a major shift in its stance.
1 min
Ukraine Buys US Support With Mineral Deal
Agreement promises mutual benefits, new investment fund, military aid for Kyiv, access to rare earth minerals for US
1 min
Kamala Harris breaks silence, rebukes Trump agenda
FORMER Vice President Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor.
1 min
Israeli Strikes Kill 29 in Gaza Strip; Netanyahu Pledges Hamas Defeat
GAZA's civil defence agency said Thursday Israeli bombardment killed at least 29 people since midnight in the war-ravaged territory, which has been under Israeli aid blockade for nearly two months.
1 min
AEL Profit Rises 7-Fold; Adani Ports' PAT Up 48%
ADANI Group flagship company - Adani Enterprises (AEL)- on Thursday reported an over seven-fold rise in its consolidated net profit for Q4FY25, owing to an exceptional item gain.
1 min
Zomato Q4 Net Profit Declines 78% to ₹39 Cr
ETERNAL (formerly Zomato) on Thursday reported a 78% fall in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 2025 at ₹39 crore compared to ₹175 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Cognizant Q1 Profit Up 21%; To Hire 20k Freshers
IT services firm Cognizant on Thursday reported a 21% increase in its net income for the quarter ended March 2025 at $633 million as against $546 million in the year-ago period.
1 min
M&M in 2nd spot in PV space; HMIL, Tata see fall in sales
MAHINDRA & Mahindra (M&M) has strengthened its position as India's second-largest passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturer, as rivals Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) and Tata Motors reported a decline in monthly wholesales in April 2025.
1 min
Zoho shelves chipmaking venture
HOMEGROWN SaaS unicorn Zoho has shelved its plan to build a $700 million semiconductor fabrication plant.
1 min
Oyo to enter QSR space, expects F&B to contribute additional 5-10% revenue
TRAVEL tech company OYO is entering into the good & beverage (F&B) business with in-house kitchens and quick service restaurant (QSR) carts/lobby stores at its company-serviced hotels with a focus on Townhouse by OYO branded hotels.
1 min
April GST revenue all-time high at ₹2.4L cr
Another encouraging trend is the rising number of GST registrants, with over 2.5 million new taxpayers added in FY25
1 min
Electronics mfg in India gets shot in the arm amid US tariff talks
WITH the Trump administration's announcement of reciprocal tariffs in April 2025 targeting multiple countries, India appears to have an edge over others, particularly in the electronics sector.
2 mins
Banks stare at 10-20 bps dip in NIM, ROA as loan rates decline
THE falling interest rate regime has given banks a double-whammy in terms of net interest margin and return on assets, both of which are set to take a hit of 10-20 bps each this fiscal.
1 min
Skipper Shreyas' transformation
AT some point during the 2024 IPL final pre-game press conference in Chennai, the then Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer candidly remarked on how much credit he gets — or doesn't — in the public eye has depended on the media.
3 mins
Consolation victory for Indian shuttlers
LED by fresh faces Anupama Upadhyaya, Sathish Karunakaran in the singles department, India eked out a consolation victory over England in their final match of the ongoing BWF Sudirman Cup Finals in Xiamen, China, on Thursday.
1 min
Teen spirit: Yamal stands out to preserve Barca's CL dreams
For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.
2 mins
Dope of shame for India yet again
WHEN it comes to doping, India always seems to be in front.
1 min
Six in a row! Mumbai keep up winning streak
OPENERS Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton struck sublime half-centuries, powering Mumbai Indians to their sixth consecutive win of the season as the Hardik Pandya-led side beat Rajasthan Royals here on Thursday.
1 min
Gauff Dismantles Swiatek to Book Madrid Open Final Berth
Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek crashed out in a straight sets semifinal defeat against Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.
1 min
The future of commerce is conversational and GenAI
The future of commerce is conversational as people are messaging businesses and they want real-time, convenient, and personalized conversations.
1 min
AI to write most of Meta's code within 18 months, says Zuckerberg
META CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that artificial intelligence will soon take over the majority of the coding responsibilities for the company's Llama project, with AI expected to write most of the code within the next 12 to 18 months.
2 mins
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Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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