The New Indian Express Bengaluru - January 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - January 28, 2025
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In this issue
January 28, 2025
Modi, Don Discuss West Asia
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed a range of issues, including the wars in West Asia and Ukraine, in their first telephonic conversation after the latter was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
1 min
FETING NEW IDEAS, OLD WISDOM
IMPACTFUL conversations and thought-provoking debates marked the 13th edition of the ThinkEdu Conclave, presented by SASTRA University, held at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai on Monday.
2 mins
Waqf Bill gets JPC nod with 14 amendments
Report expected to be tabled in Parliament ahead of February 5 Delhi assembly polls
1 min
City stares at thirsty summer as groundwater levels decline
Experts stress need to halt unscientific drilling of borewells
2 mins
Over 27k street vendors to get IDs to run biz
OVER 27,000 street vendors will receive identity cards to run their businesses across the eight zones of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
1 min
Dr Vijayalakshmi — A story of grit & determination
POVERTY and illiteracy of her parents did not stop her from ascending to the top from the depths. Oncologist Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane, born at Kobal village of Jewargi taluk (Kalaburagi district), took poverty and illiteracy of her parents as a challenge and reached the peak of her career which got her the recognition of Padma Shri award that was announced on Sunday.
2 mins
Two years after being notified, BMLTA Act remains on paper
TWO years after the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Act 2023 was notified, the rules are yet to be framed and committee members have not been appointed.
1 min
Siddu: Cases against Kannada activists will be withdrawn
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the government would withdraw all cases registered against Kannada activists.
1 min
OTS scheme: Properties without documents will get B-khata tag
The state government will undertake a one-time khata settlement of properties that do not have e-khata.
1 min
Sriramulu's men file atrocity plaint against Gali
The open war between BJP MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy and former minister and once his close friend B Sriramulu is not over yet, despite the BJP top leadership warning both to call off the confrontation.Now, fans of Sriramulu, who is a Scheduled Tribe, have filed a police complaint against Reddy, alleging that the latter insulted their community and their leader Sriramulu.
1 min
Temperatures up and up, it feels like summer already
STEPPING out one can feel the prickly summer heat and dry weather already.
1 min
Two Villagers From Nanjangud End Lives
Leader of Opposition in the assembly R Ashoka on Monday alleged that the state government's failure to disburse loans under various schemes forced people to borrow from microfinance companies. \"A total of Rs 1,700 crore should be given to corporations, but a mere Rs 643 crore has been released. This means there is a deficit of Rs 1,055 crore for all corporations. This money could have been given to people as loans, while at the same time, microfinance institutions have stepped in,\" he said while addressing the media at Vidhana Soudha.
2 mins
Fire in EV Showroom Guts 19 Scooters
Blast in battery suspected to have sparked fire
1 min
3, including minor, held for robbing silversmith
THREE persons, including a juvenile, have been arrested in connection with a daylight robbery reported at a silversmith's house on RT Street in Chickpet in the city between 3.40 and 4.20 pm on Friday.
1 min
Modern times call for learning three languages
Though the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has no official stance on a two-language or three-language policy, RSS joint general secretary Mukunda CR believes that modern times necessitate learning at least three languages: one's mother tongue, a regional language and a career language.
1 min
Engaging with people more rewarding than attending Parl: Tharoor
CONGRESS MP and former union minister Shashi Tharoor acknowledged the growing rift between the government and opposition and expressed dissatisfaction with the declining quality of parliamentary debate and proceedings.
1 min
'Assess performance, not NHRC DNA'
Citing fundamental flaw in argument, NHRC chief questions global body for deferring accreditation for nat'l panel
2 mins
Course-correct to achieve the Vishwaguru status: Swamy
ECONOMIST and thinker Subramanian Swamy has urged India to course-correct its economic, foreign, and military policies to achieve Vishwaguru status within the next 15 years.
1 min
Manipur is a case of out of mind & out of sight: MP flays centre
A panel discussion on challenges and opportunities faced by first-time MPs in an era dominated by social media saw young MPs from both ends of the political spectrum speak their mind on a host of issues.
1 min
Ideal testing model will have huge question bank
As the number of students aspiring for higher education surges, the need for a robust, error-free, and student-centric national-level entrance examination has become paramount.
1 min
Selvaraghavan told me not to take characters home, says actor Karthi
It was director Selvaraghavan who advised Meiyazhagan star Karthi to leave his characters behind at the end of a day's shoot.
1 min
NEED TO SHIFT GEARS AFTER A DECADE OF BETI BACHAO
HERE'S a saying in Haryana, \"Beti nahi bachaaoge, toh bahu kahaan se laaoge (If you don't save daughters, from where will you bring daughters-in-law)?
3 mins
ONOE key for our democracy, says Modi
PM cites logistical challenges of frequent polls, highlights importance of electoral system for future of the youth
2 mins
Trump Crackdown on New York Gurudwaras for ‘Undocumented Aliens’
Sikh-American bodies voice concern over order
1 min
India, China to resume direct flight service, Mansarovar yatra
INDIA and China have agreed upon a slew of people-centric measures to stabilise and rebuild the relationship between two nations following an agreement last October aimed at easing tensions along the border during a two-day visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Beijing that ended on Monday.
1 min
India, Indonesia Navy hold talks on security ties
TO further strengthen the growing ties between India and Indonesia, Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade 2025.
1 min
SC asks Centre to 'do something' in making snakebite treatment available
NOTING that snakebites were prevalent throughout the country, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to take states on board to \"do something\" in making treatment available in medical facilities.
1 min
Chhaava director says dance scenes to be cut
AFTER Hindi film 'Chhaava', based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, landed in a controversy with people objecting to a Lezim dance sequence involving the warrior-king and Maharani Yesubai, director Laxman Utekar on Monday decided to delete the scenes.
1 min
Life Sentence for IG in Custody Death Case in HP
A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh on Monday sentenced Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Zahur Haider Zaidi and seven police personnel to life imprisonment in a case of custodial death of an accused in a gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Kotkhai of the hill state.
1 min
U'khand 1st state to implement UCC, portal launched
UTTARAKHAND has become the first state in India to adopt a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a groundbreaking decision designed to guarantee equal rights for all citizens, irrespective of their religious backgrounds.
1 min
Parents not keen on death to Roy
RG KAR RAPE-MURDER: Calcutta HC reserves verdict on pleas moved by Bengal govt & CBI
2 mins
Data theft gang abducts stock market influencer
IN a sophisticated cybercrime operation on the outskirts of Vadodara, criminals posing as cyber cell officers kidnapped a prominent social media influencer and subjected him to digital extortion.
2 mins
BJP bets big on 'Chaiwala', gives ticket for Raigarh mayoral seat
THE Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded 46-year-old Jeevardhan Chauhan, a tea-seller by occupation, as its candidate for the reserved Scheduled Caste (SC) mayoral seat in the upcoming elections for Raigarh Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh.
1 min
At Cong's Jai Samvidhan rally, Rahul takes on BJP for 'insulting' Ambedkar
CANTONMENT town Mhow, which houses the birthplace of Indian Constitution's architect Dr BR Ambedkar in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, on Monday hosted the opposition Congress's second Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan mega rally.
1 min
Colombia Caves After Trump Threat, Accepts Citizens Deported From US
COLOMBIA on Sunday backed down and agreed to accept deported citizens sent on US military aircraft, hours after President Donald Trump threatened painful tariffs to punish the defiance to his mass deportation plans.
1 min
Federal Bank Profit Falls 5% to ₹955 Crore
PRIVATE sector lender Federal Bank on Monday reported a 5% decline in net profit at ₹955 crore for the third quarter of the current financial year.
1 min
Smallcap index sheds more than 13% in January
Indices decline over 1% on weak global cues, uncertainty surrounding US trade policy
2 mins
Smallcap index sheds more than 13% in January
Indices decline over 1% on weak global cues, uncertainty surrounding US trade policy
2 mins
Indian Oil Profit Falls 76.57% On Sluggish Sales
STATE-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Monday reported a 76.57% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹2,115 crore for the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), due to weaker refining margins and rising expenses.
1 min
Sridhar Vembu steps down as CEO of Zoho
SaaS unicorn Zoho Corp's co-founder Sridhar Vembu will step down as the company's CEO and assume a new role as Chief Scientist.
1 min
Canara Bank Profit Rises 12% on Non-Core Income
CANARA BANK on Monday posted a 12% rise in net profit to ₹4,104 crore for the December quarter despite a poor show on margins and net interest income.
1 min
Crypto industry expects simple tax structures, compliance in budget '25
WITH Bitcoin prices continuing to rise and US President Donald Trump's order of creating a cryptocurrency working group, the virtual assets industry in India says the momentum is building up and that the country should remain in the forefront.
1 min
Govt invites applications for Sebi chief
Application deadline for Sebi chief till February 17
1 min
ITC Hotels shares to be listed on bourses on Jan 29
KOLKATA-based FMCG to cigarette conglomerate - ITC Ltd - on Monday announced that ITC Hotels will be listed on the stock exchanges on January 29.
1 min
With new unit, KASFAB Tools looks to serve global mkts
BENGALURU-headquartered KASFAB Tools Pvt Ltd on Monday launched India's first manufacturing facility dedicated to building semiconductor equipment for global customers.
1 min
Meet Begins Today
Railways wrestlers without pay, referees to receive TA and DA
2 mins
Bagan sink Bengaluru FC
MOHUN Bagan Super Giant edged out Bengaluru FC 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Indian Super League points table here on Monday.
1 min
Barcelona Hit Seven Past Valencia
BARCELONA blew away Valencia 7-1 on Sunday to get back on track in La Liga.
1 min
Uzbek GM declines handshake with Vaishali, apologises later
GRANDMASTER Nodirbek Yakubboev's refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali stirred up a controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament before the Uzbek apologised, saying that he meant no disrespect and didn't respond to the gesture because of \"religious reasons\".
1 min
SA20: Paarl beat Durban
RUBIN Hermann (59) and Lhuan-dre Pretorius (43) helped Paarl Royals beat Durban Super Giants by six wickets in a SA20 league match at the Boland Park on Monday.
1 min
Coach Kotak happy to give and take wisdom
Part of coaching staff, veteran keen on lifting young guns & seniors
2 mins
Bumrah & Mandhana Reap Top ICC Awards
JASPRIT Bumrah was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 while Smriti Mandhana won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year honour, the global governing body announced on Monday.
1 min
My Mother Instilled a Deep Respect for History & Literature
As the world tour celebrations kick off in Bengaluru today to mark the 10th anniversary of the Murty Classical Library of India, founder Rohan Murty speaks to CE about situating South Asia's literary classics within larger cultural circulations, his family's role in this ambitious project, and navigating controversies along the way
3 mins
MAGIC OF MAESTROS
Just ahead of Ricky Kej's Padma Shri award announcement, he came together along with award-winning musician Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt in a concert to remember
2 mins
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