The New Indian Express Bengaluru - January 16, 2025

The New Indian Express Bengaluru - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
Exports Down for the Second Month in a Row in Dec '24
INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.
1 min
CM defers tabling of caste census report
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who was keen on taking up the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the caste census, at Thursday's cabinet meeting, now seems to be not so sure.
1 min
Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state draws BJP ire
A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.
1 min
Sue mastermind of Pannun plot, says top panel
A high-powered committee set up by the government in the wake of a botched operation to bump off Khalistani radical Gurupatwant Singh Pannun on US soil, recommended legal action against 'an individual' who masterminded the plot.
1 min
BCom, CA test timing clash, B'luru City varsity defers exams indefinitely
IN a chaotic turn of events, Bengaluru City University (BCU) first postponed its undergraduate first-semester examination from 9.30am to 2pm on January 16, only to announce another last-minute postponement without specifying a new date.
1 min
From Valmiki ashram to anthill — Lalbagh flower show to enthral city from today
THE iconic flower show at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden organised ahead of the Republic Day will begin on January 16 (today).
1 min
KEA Activates Portal for Online Registration
In response to the revision of NEET PG 2024 eligibility criteria, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated its online registration portal, enabling eligible candidates to apply and pay the necessary fees.
1 min
BWSSB cuts service to 100 buildings, sewage floods roads
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has disconnected its services to around 100 illegal and unauthorised buildings in the Whitefield ward.
1 min
BDA Gears Up To Auction 80 Villas Of Hunnigere Project
At e-auction, highest bid of ₹1.35cr for 4BHK, ₹1.14cr for 3BHK; Commissioner's nod awaited
1 min
Intl Battery Company's ₹390 crore GigaFactory to come up in B'luru
THE International Battery Company (IBC), renowned manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, is set to commence production at its GigaFactory Unit in Bengaluru within nine months.
1 min
2 Divert Attention of Bank Customer, Flee With Rs 4 Lakh
THE KR Puram police have arrested two men for allegedly snatching a bag containing Rs 4 lakh in cash from the dashboard of a car by diverting the attention of the victim.
1 min
Trio nabbed for gang rape of two minor girls in Belagavi dist
WITHIN 24 hours of the complaint being filed, police arrested three accused in the rape of two minor girls at Harugeri village in Raibag taluk of Belagavi.
1 min
Techie, Fruit Vendor Go on Key Hunt, Clean Out Locked Homes
Cops arrest accused, recover gold jewellery
1 min
FIR against KSRTC driver for letting friend issue tickets
AFTER a video of a private person issuing tickets to passengers of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus was shared widely on social media, the KSRTC has suspended the driver-cum-conductor concerned.
1 min
Smooth transition of power likely this year?
THE Congress high command is said to have started its exercise for the smooth transition of power in Karnataka and would accede to all the suggestions of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sources said.
1 min
Smooth transition of power likely this year?
Minister asks Surjewala to decide ASAP ● Says many AHINDA MLAs want him to take up top position
4 mins
BJP MP hits out at Rahul's remark
\"Fighting State\"
1 min
Minister Must Clear Pending Bills First, Says Kumaraswamy
UNION Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge should first settle the pending bills of KEONICS vendors \"instead of making empty statements\".
1 min
Jarkiholi brothers & DKS, Hebbalkar at loggerheads over Congress Bhavan
The escalating slugfest between PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar over the construction of the Congress Bhavan in Belagavi has become a fresh headache for the Congress top brass.
1 min
Laxmi accident a 'hit-and-run' case
THE accident involving Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar's official car, initially attributed to the driver's attempt to save a dog, has now been confirmed as a 'hit-and-run' incident, according to police investigations.
1 min
HC directs Lokayukta police to continue with MUDA scam probe
THE Karnataka High Court on Wednesday allowed the Lokayukta police to continue its investigation into the alleged irregularities in the allotment of sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathy by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
1 min
Foolproof case against BSY, govt tells HC
THERE is a foolproof case against BJP leader and former CM B S Yediyurappa in the POCSO case and the recorded conversation between him and the victim references what happened between them, argued Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Ravivarma Kumar before the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday.
1 min
Ballari residents name link road after former DC SS Nakul
Residents of Ballari city have decided to show their appreciation for former deputy commissioner SS Nakul by naming a link road after him in Kappagallu area.
1 min
SC Rejects KTR's Plea to Quash FIR in Formula-E Race Case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by BRS working president KT Rama Rao seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) alleging misuse of funds in the conducting of Formula-E race in Hyderabad in 2023.
1 min
Narayanan Takes Charge at ISRO's B'luru HQ
V NARAYANAN, Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), who assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission, and Chairman, ISRO, took official charge at the Bengaluru office, which is also the headquarters of the organisation, on Wednesday.
1 min
Samadhi claims 'suspicious': Kerala High Court junks plea to stay exhumation
THE Kerala High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in the investigation into the alleged burial of Gopan Swami by his sons, who claim he had attained \"samadhi\", in Neyyattinkara.
1 min
852nd Sri Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrated in B'luru
BENGALURU came alive with cultural fervour as the Nonaba Lingayats marked the 852nd Jayanti of Sri Siddarameshwara, honouring a tradition that has endured for over 800 years.
1 min
Series Of Wrong Calls, Lapses Behind Kerala Man's Near-Death Experience
A Kannur man's brush with death was the result of a series of misjudgments and medical lapses, it has come to light.
2 mins
Bidar, Udupi to be developed as talent-based destinations
TWO tourism potential destinations in Karnataka—Bidar and Udupi—have been listed to be developed under the Talent Based Destination Development Programme, which is a part of the Swadesh Darshan initiative of the tourism vertical.
1 min
The Bridges India Needs to the East
India can invigorate its engagement with East Asia through the shared cultural traditions of Buddhism and the epics. To do that effectively, linguistic links will be essential
4 mins
The Other Wars We Are Failing To Notice
EVER before have there been so many armed conflicts across the globe.
3 mins
SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.
1 min
Centre's reply sought over Cong appeal
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging certain amendments made to the Conduct of the Election Rules of 1961.
1 min
3 Combat Platforms Added to Navy Power
PM Narendra Modi says it is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine done
2 mins
Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks
META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.
1 min
Delhi liquor scam: ED gets MHA nod to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia
AMID the high-stake Delhi election campaign, the Centre has given its nod to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute top leaders of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for their alleged involvement in laundering proceeds of crime linked to the liquor scam case.
1 min
In a first after Hasina's fall as PM, India-Bangladesh talks to begin on Feb 16
DG-level meeting
1 min
CUET-UG Exam in Computer-Based Mode in May, Result in June: Kumar
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 exam in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format in May, and the results may be announced in the first week of June, said University Grants Commission Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar.
1 min
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to be held from Feb 15-24, participants to visit Kumbh
THE third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), which celebrates the age-old bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will be held from February 15 to 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to form a panel to explore the feasibility of phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles, saying automobiles choking Mumbai's roads are a major contributor to the city's worsening air quality.
1 min
MP BJP leader rapes, blackmails politician; held
A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.
2 mins
BJP Does Caste Arithmetic in Milkipur Bypoll
MILKIPUR by-election is set to be a direct battle of nerves between the ruling BJP and Samajwadi Party.
1 min
7-Day ED Custody for Ex-Excise Minister in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam
A special PMLA court in Raipur on Wednesday remanded six-time Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam.
1 min
Future tense for INDIA bloc, predicts Mayawati
Claims all allies of Oppn grouping have gathered for self-interest
2 mins
IIT Baba in search of Sanatan in Maha Kumbh
HE compares himself with Farhan Qureshi, played by R Madhavan in 2009 Bollywood hit 3 Idiots, as he claims that he left engineering to follow his passion for photography.
2 mins
Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims
THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.
1 min
Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat
HOME Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing the acute water shortage issue during his tenure as the chief minister of Gujarat.
1 min
Yoon held after 5-hr standoff
Investigators bypass bus barricades, cut barbed wire, scale walls before the prez gave up
2 mins
Millions in Los Angeles on the edge as wind speed picks up
MILLIONS of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region on Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
1 min
Trump hails Gaza ceasefire deal, claims full credit for expediting it
US President-elect Donald Trump hailed an \"epic\" ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday and claimed credit for an accord that comes days before he is due to be sworn in for his second term.
1 min
Zepto triples annual GOV to $3 billion
Quick commerce platform Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha on Wednesday said that the company has achieved $3 billion in annualised gross order value (GOV).
1 min
Meta to lay off more than 3,500 employees
META, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them.
1 min
Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks
DESPITE reporting a healthy outlook and strong business update for the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25), shares of Kalyan Jewellers, one of India's largest Jewellery firms, have come under a severe bearish grip.
1 min
TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.
1 min
EVs will be in focus at Auto Expo
Over 25 car and two-wheeler OEMs are participating in the expo, which will begin from Friday
1 min
Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order
The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.
1 min
Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP
AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.
1 min
Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants
JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.
1 min
Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie
JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous. Be it in front of the net or near the back line, he was bossing in every nook and corner of the court. Wang Tzu Wei, his Round of 32 opponent, was the one on the receiving end.
1 min
Lesson in defeat for shuttler duo
Malvika & Priyanshu, shuttlers with aspirations, show plenty of grit against high-quality rivals
2 mins
More Major history for Djokovic Down Under
NOVAK Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
1 min
Karnataka Enter Vijay Hazare Final
Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch, as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket victory over Haryana here on Wednesday.
1 min
Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women
IT was yet another day of shattering records in Rajkot as India women beat Ireland in the third and final ODI to win the series 3-0 on Wednesday.
1 min
Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held
LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.
1 min
HOLISTIC HOLIDAYS IN THE WILD
Luxury travel is evolving to offer more than just indulgence, with resorts now combining wellness, curated comfort and safari experiences in the heart of nature.
3 mins
Two Of Kerala's Beaches Bag Blue Flag Certification
This achievement demonstrates God's Own Country's continued dedication to promoting responsible and inclusive tourism...
2 mins
Why B'Luru Is The New Belgium
As the demand for premium chocolate increases, Bengaluru is becoming prominent in the craft chocolate industry, with B'lureans appreciating cosmopolitan tastes and unique artisanal values
2 mins
World of Wonders
RAPEZE artistes swing lithely in the air, weight lifters lift unimaginable weights with the strength of just their teeth, and men breathe out fire as if it is merely air – where else could this be, but the circus?
1 min
#Paru Parvathy introduces a unique fourth character: A high-end cross model car
THE TEAM ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT THE FILM IS SLATED TO RELEASE ON JANUARY 31
1 min
One Piece Live Action Series Adds to Cast
Netflix has added three new actors to the cast of One Piece season 2: Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, Anton David Jeftha as KM, and Mark Penwill as Chess.
1 min
45 Sets Independence Day Ablaze With Innovative Release Date Announcement
The 3D motion poster featured Shivarajkumar in a stylish avatar in a retro scooter while taking down hundreds of attackers with a machine gun
1 min
'DINAKAR THOOGUDEEPA INITIALLY WANTED TO CAST ME IN NAVAGRAHA'
CTOR Raghu Mukherjee, known for his memorable role in Savari, has carved a niche for himself with his versatility. His previous outing in a negative role in Inspector Vikram, starring Prajwal Devaraj, caught the attention of Dinakar Thoogudeepa, leading to an intriguing collaboration for their latest film, Royal, starring Viraat and Sanjana, which is slated for release on January 24.
1 min
Donald Petrie to Direct The Last Resort
Donald Petrie is attached to direct a rom-com film set in the Philippines, titled The Last Resort, according to a Variety report.
1 min
Mia McKenna-Bruce to star in The Cry Of The Guards
IA McKenna-Bruce has replaced Riley Keough in filmmaker Claire Denis's upcoming feature The Cry Of The Guards. She is set to start principal photography for the film in Senegal next week.
1 min
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