The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 11, 2025

The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 11, 2025

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February 11, 2025
Sonia's push for population census
IN her first intervention in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session on Monday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi strongly emphasised the need for a population census at the earliest.
1 min
Hectic parleys in Manipur as BJP scouts for Biren successor
A day after Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, BJP's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held a series of closed-door meetings in Imphal in an effort to identify a successor.
1 min
Don Hints at New Tariffs Ahead of Modi's US Visit
Trump likely to announce additional 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
1 min
Rowdy-sheeter goes on knifing spree in B'luru
A rowdy-sheeter is on a spree of attacking people with a knife in the upscale Indiranagar, triggering panic among residents in the area that they could be his next victim.
1 min
Baldota Group to set up ₹54,000 cr mega steel plant in Koppal
IN a move set to redefine India's steel industry, Karnataka-based Baldota Group is making history with a massive Rs 54,000 crore investment to establish an integrated steel powerhouse in Koppal.
1 min
Rajnath to inaugurate GIM today, K'taka expects ₹10L cr investments
WITH the theme 'Reimagining Growth', Invest Karnataka 2025 - Global Investors' Meet, is all set to be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday.
1 min
'Rollback Metro fare hike' chorus grows louder
Priyank Kharge blames Centre for increase, Student unions demand 50% concession
2 mins
Greater B'luru Bill pitches for 5 smaller corpns, early BBMP polls
FOR the development and smooth administration of Bengaluru, often called the Silicon Valley of India, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) should be restructured into five smaller corporations, said Rizwan Arshad, Chairman of the Joint Scrutiny Committee for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, which is reviewing the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024.
1 min
Stoppage for key trains at Karmelaram stn soon
EVEN as the demand from residents in South East Bengaluru for a stoppage at Karmelaram railway station intensifies, the Railways says this is possible only after the ongoing Baiyappanahalli-Hosur track doubling project gets completed.
1 min
After 14 Years On The Run, Waiter Held For Killing Friend
A 34-year-old waiter, who had been on the run after murdering his friend nearly 14 years ago, was arrested by the RT Nagar police from Vyalikaval last week.
1 min
HAL's Hindustan Jet Trainer-36 Is Now Yashas
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director Dr DK Sunil on Monday said that they were working on developing the upgraded training aircraft—Yashas—renamed and upgraded version of Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36—Sitara—for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
1 min
AXISCADES plans defence cluster in B'luru
DEFENCE and aerospace technology & solutions provider AXISCADES plans to open a 'Defence Atmanirbhar Cluster' near KIADB aerospace SEZ, and will roll out its blueprint by next year.
1 min
Indo-US defence ties deepening
Chargé d' Affaires, US Embassy, New Delhi, Jorgan K Andrews underscored his country's commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India at the inauguration of the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on Monday.
1 min
Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team paints skies with tricolour
AFTER 15 YEARS IN AERO INDIA...
1 min
BJP brass may appoint state chief unanimously
WITH the BJP central disciplinary committee issuing a show-cause notice to 'rebel' leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, the party high command has sent out a clear message that the party's Karnataka unit president will be appointed unanimously.
1 min
K'taka govt resubmits microfin ordinance to Guv, with clarifications
Says legislation does not curb one's basic right, Gehlot had returned the ordinance on Friday
2 mins
What the Budget Can't Do for Enterprising Women
HE Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.
3 mins
DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES
Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties
4 mins
Look forward to meeting my friend Trump
\"I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump,\" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his upcoming visit to Washington as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the partnership, particularly in technology, trade, defense, energy, and supply chain resilience.
1 min
'Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'
SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa claims that disintegration process of AAP has begun and it will soon be history.
2 mins
Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices
THE demoralising defeat of the INDIA bloc parties - AAP and Congress - in the Delhi assembly elections has brought out the internal contradictions in the grand old party, with leaders appearing to be not on the same page on its alliance strategies.
2 mins
Plea on passive euthanasia for rabies patients deferred
The Supreme Court would hear after two weeks the plea filed by the NGO, All Creatures Great and Small (ACGAS), seeking the right to passive euthanasia for rabies patients.
1 min
Concerned over declining participation of MPs: Birla
LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday flagged the declining participation of members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam.
1 min
India, US likely to step up consular ties
In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.
3 mins
Exams are not everything: PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha
FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.
1 min
Stricter law to regulate online gaming, gambling
Harsher Regulations Needed
1 min
Patole Meets Rahul, Cong All Set To Go For Maha Rejig
MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.
1 min
Outrage over YouTuber's 'perverted' remarks, crass jokes; complaint lodged
The Mumbai police on Monday filed a complaint against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps brand, over an objectionable comment on the 'India's Got Latent' show, which forced him to issue a public apology.
1 min
Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session
HOME Minister Amit Shah would meet all 28 BJP legislators to formulate the party's aggressive strategy ahead of the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly scheduled from March 3 in Jammu.
1 min
Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand
IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.
2 mins
40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry
DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.
2 mins
Trump Says His Offer For Canada To Become 51st US State Is For Real
PRESIDENT Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow.
1 min
INR continues to fall on tariff worries, witnesses low of 87.95
US tariff, fund outgo hit mkt
1 min
BSNL receives ₹6,000 crore for expansion of 4G
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have received another relief package worth ₹6,000 crore for the expansion of their 4G rollout plans.
1 min
Nykaa Q3 profit surges 61% to ₹26 cr, revenue from ops up 27%
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, parent company of beauty and fashion brand Nykaa, on Monday posted a 61% jump in its consolidated net profit to ₹26.12 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024 as against ₹16.18 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt
Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors
2 mins
Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry
\"Momentum in small, mid-cap starting to fade\"
2 mins
Gold hits $2,930/ounce; crosses ₹88k mark in Delhi
THE gold spot price shot past the $2930 mark earlier in the day on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as the demand for the yellow metal soared after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US.
1 min
Trainees struggle to clear IT firms' assessment tests
AS IT companies have adopted stringent assessment processes, a large number of trainees are failing to clear the test, thereby losing their jobs.
1 min
Eicher Appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan Take Key Roles
AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.
1 min
IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel
INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other luxury hotels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.
1 min
Indian oil, gas cos in talks with US for sourcing LNG
INDIAN companies such as GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) are in active discussions with US companies for sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG).
1 min
Odisha Earn Vital Point
ODISHA FC held Punjab FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
1 min
Barcelona thrash Sevilla in La Liga
BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.
1 min
Barcelona Thrash Sevilla in La Liga
BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.
1 min
More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event
Over the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.
2 mins
Kerala Take 1-Run Lead, Paras Steps Up for J&K
BRIEF SCORES: J&K 280 & 180/3 in 57 ovs (Paras batting 73, Wadhawan batting 42; MD Nidheesh 2/45) vs Kerala 281 in 85 ovs (Salman 112, Saxena 67; Nabi 6/53); Vidarbha 353 & 169 for 5 in 62 ovs (Karun 29, Rathod 55 n.o; Sai Kishore 2/47) vs TN 225 in 64.3 ovs (C Andre Siddharth 65; Pradosh 48; A Thakare 5/34). Saurashtra: 216 & 33/0 in 16 ovs vs Gujarat 511 in 159.1 ovs (Jaymeet 103, Urvil 140; D Jadeja 5/120; Mumbai: 315 & 278/4 in 67 ovs (Rahane 88 batting, Suryakumar 70, S Dube 30 batting) vs Haryana 301 in 84.5 ovs (Ankit 136; Shardul 6/58).
1 min
Meena shatters pole vault national record
MADHYA Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena smashed the national record in men's pole vault event while winning the gold medal with an effort of 5.32m on the third day of athletics competition at the National Games here Monday.
1 min
Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?
WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the back-foot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.
2 mins
THYROID DISORDERS ON RISE IN INDIA
RIYA Kapoor (name changed), a working professional from Delhi, was pregnant for the first time at 33. As if the stress of being pregnant was not enough, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism - a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones, and one feels tired or gains weight unexpectedly.
1 min
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