The New Indian Express Bengaluru - January 14, 2025

The New Indian Express Bengaluru - January 14, 2025

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In this issue
January 14, 2025
Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi
Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls
1 min
Launches New Website To Issue Khatas To 5L Properties
Aims to bring property owners under tax ambit, generate more revenue
1 min
Remove illegal ads, file FIRs against those responsible
FOLLOWING a surge of unauthorised posters and banners for the birthday celebration of BDA Chairman and MLA NA Harris across Nandan Ground in Austin Town, Ulsoor, Ashok Nagar and across Shanthi Nagar, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath directed officers to file FIRs against those responsible.
1 min
Changes in Whitefield stn to boost Purple Line frequency
FOLLOWING repeated criticism of jampacked trains, Namma Metro has now begun the task of opting for two upgrades at the Kadugodi (Whitefield) station that would facilitate operating trains faster, with better frequency on the Purple Line.
2 mins
In a first, BMTC to roll out AC e-buses on airport route
FOR the first time, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to introduce 320 air-conditioned electric buses to its fleet.
1 min
Man Held Over Hoax Bomb Threat
A 40-year-old was arrested for making a hoax bomb threat call to the police control room ahead of Republic Day.
1 min
Woman jumps into canal with 4 kids, survives
IN a tragic incident, a woman jumped into an Almatti canal near Benal bridge along with her four children on Monday which resulted in the death of all four children while the woman was rescued.
1 min
Ordering food online? Docs warn against black plastic food containers
ORDERING food online has become a norm for many, especially professionals. But do you know that the black plastic containers used to pack the food pose severe long-term health risks? Doctors have warned that such containers, made from recycled electronic waste, often leach toxic chemicals directly into food, increasing the risk of cancer.
1 min
Surjewala Hints at Reshuffle After Ministers' Appraisal
Calls for discipline, wants ministers, MLAs to toe high command's line
2 mins
CONTRACTORS WARN OF PROTESTS, GIVE MINISTERS 7 DAYS TO ACT
Pending Bills
1 min
Boards/corpns: A fresh fissure between CM, DCM camps?
THE appointments to boards and corporations are likely to create a rift in the ruling Congress, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar here on Monday saying that he will reshuffle the list being prepared by the panel headed by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.
1 min
Bihar Man Held for Cutting Cows' Udders
A 30-year-old man from Bihar was arrested for allegedly slashing the udders of three cows in Vinayaka Nagar, Cottonpet.
3 mins
Give Ministers 7 Days To Act
'BJP govt to blame for bill payment issues'
1 min
KMF partners with Chai Point to help set record at Kumbh Mela
KARNATAKA Milk Federation (KMF) has partnered with Chai Point to supply 20 lakh litres of milk for visitors and devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
1 min
42 Arrested So Far For Abuse Of Dalit Girl In Kerala
The number of people arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta has gone up to 42, with 29 more cases registered in four police stations in the district, the police said on Monday.
1 min
Varur gears up to see inauguration of 405-ft tall 'Sumeru Hills'
A view of the 405-foot tall Sumeru Hills built at Varur Jain shrine near Hubballi
1 min
CET Application Process Gets Simpler; Candidates Can Apply Using Mobile Phones
The Karnataka Higher Education Department will soon simplify the Common Entrance Test (CET) application process, with mobile accessibility and enhanced security measures, for candidates, especially those from rural areas.
1 min
HC junks plea by Jaya's kin seeking right over confiscated valuables
The petition was filed by former chief minister's niece and nephew
2 mins
Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine
The transformation of India's micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.
3 mins
Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't
Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action
4 mins
'Open to feedback for improving edu system'
2025 draft regulations widen credentials for selecting vice-chancellors, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar
3 mins
Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark
UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".
1 min
No reduction in LAC troop deployment: Chief
Integrated Battle Groups likely this year
2 mins
Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle
Bone of contention
1 min
Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects
THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.
1 min
5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti
THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.
2 mins
'Kamala' performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam
AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Maha Kumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
1 min
Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured
MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.
1 min
Guv assures action on Bihar question paper leak
BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.
1 min
53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st University
MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.
1 min
After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig
THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.
1 min
Mom electrocutes man for molesting minor daughter
A woman electrocuted a young man to death allegedly for molesting her minor daughter at Radhanagar in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district.
1 min
US Proposes New Curbs for Export of AI Chips
Tech firms slam move; Trump will have the final say as rules kick in only after 120 days
2 mins
Incoming prez-elect team screens loyalties of civil servants at WH
INCOMING senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions, and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump's team, according to an official familiar with the matter.
1 min
Sanctions to destabilise global market
THE Kremlin said on Monday that the latest US sanctions on Russia's oil sector would \"destabilise\" the global energy market, after Washington imposed punitive measures on Russian company Gazprom Neft.
1 min
Falling rupee may increase consumer woes
Consumer durables, automobiles, travel and tourism could become more expensive in near term due to the impact
2 mins
Investors Poorer by ₹13 Lakh Cr as Market Collapses
The ongoing downturn in the equity market intensified on Monday, erasing ₹14 lakh crore in investor wealth.
1 min
Samsung leader in global mobile market, Apple 2nd
South Korean technology giant Samsung maintained its leadership in the global mobile market, capturing 19% of the market share in 2024.
1 min
JSW Cement gets Sebi nod for ₹4,000 crore IPO
JSW Cement has finally received the regulatory approval to float a ₹4,000 crore initial share sale plan.
1 min
HCL Q3 profit up 5.5% to ₹4,591 cr; revenue rises 5%
IT services major HCLTech on Monday met Street expectations and posted a 5.5% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹4,591 crore compared to ₹4,350 crore in the year-ago period, mainly driven by its broad-based performance across business verticals.
2 mins
US ban on Russian oil may not have instant impact
THE recent sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil are unlikely to have an immediate or direct impact on India's oil supply.
1 min
Personal income taxes help direct tax collections rise 16% to ₹16.9L cr
NET direct tax collection in FY25 (till 12 January 2025) increased by 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore, driven mainly by strong personal income tax (PIT) collection.
1 min
Fintech sector witnesses 33% fall in funding at $1.9 billion in 2024
Though the country's fintech ecosystem is considered one of the top three globally funded sectors in 2024, after the US and the UK, it managed to raise only $1.9 billion in 2024, which is a 33% drop compared to $2.8 billion secured in 2023 and a 66% decline from $5.6 billion raised in 2022, according to data shared by market intelligence platform Tracxn.
1 min
Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship
HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.
1 min
Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman
WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers' Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition.
2 mins
Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns
PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.
1 min
Renewed hope in home comfort
Seasoned pros Sindhu, Lakshya upbeat ahead of India Open challenge; chance for youngsters to gain ground
2 mins
Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history
NOVAK Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.
1 min
Noah Lifts Kerala With Late Winner in ISL
NOAH Sadaoui scored a late goal as Kerala Blasters FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.
1 min
BROWN BEAUTY
From wardrobe staples to beauty routines, here's how to embrace the Pantone Color of the Year - mocha mousse: a timeless, chocolatey brown to elevate your personal style
2 mins
Anand Raj to Launch Bro Gowda Shamanth in a Zombie Film
NAND Raj, the director of Raaghu and Chef Chidambara, is finally bringing his long-awaited dream of making a zombie film to life with his third venture.
1 min
Rudra Garuda Purana Isn't Your Typical Commercial Entertainer
MODEL-turned-actor Priyanka Kumar's journey into acting took an exciting turn during her debut film Bad Manners, when she received a call to be part of Rudra Garuda Purana, which is slated to release on Jan 24.
2 mins
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Language: English
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