The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 04, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 04, 2025
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In this issue
February 04, 2025
Centre, states can't reduce forest cover: SC
Interim Order
1 min
No political alliance with Congress: Draft CPM resolution
IN its draft political resolution for the 24th party congress released on Monday, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) said its attitude to the Congress is determined by the need for broader unity among secular forces.
1 min
Rahul raps slide in manufacturing
Both sides exploring possibility of scheduling it after Paris AI summit
2 mins
Indra Nooyi's sis wins Grammy
CHANDRIKA Tandon, a Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician, claimed her first Grammy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in 2025.
1 min
Mysuru Institute's Rare Books Going Digital
The Oriental Research Institute (ORI) of the University of Mysore, globally revered for preserving and publishing rare manuscripts and palm-leaf texts, has taken a monumental step towards digitization.
1 min
Speaker to find new home for Soudha's stray dogs
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Monday said that a high-level meeting would be convened soon to tackle stray dog menace in the Vidhana Soudha premises.
1 min
Kavach to be installed across Bengaluru rail network
Kavach, the automatic train protection system adopted by Indian Railways, will be implemented across the Bengaluru railway network, Divisional Railway Manager Amitesh Kumar Sinha told newspersons on Monday.
1 min
Forum Writes to UGC, Objects to New Draft Policy
THE Forum of Former Vice Chancellors of Karnataka (FVCK) raised objections to the University Grants Commission (UGC) Draft Regulations 2025, highlighting concerns over faculty recruitment eligibility, state government representation, and reservation policies.
1 min
BDA Finds 730 of 837 Lakes Encroached in City
Most encroachments found in Yelahanka in Bengaluru North Taluk
1 min
20-Point Programme to Improve SSLC, PUC Results
To improve SSLC and PUC results, a 20-point programme has been implemented by the Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), focusing on reducing exam fear and academic stress among students, said Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa.
1 min
Buffalo suffers severe burns after biting dough
POLICE launched a hunt for wild boar poachers who threw crude bombs stuffed in dough, which badly injured a buffalo after it tried to eat it. The mouth of the buffalo was ripped apart.
1 min
Caught riding on footpaths repeatedly? Lose your licence
The Bengaluru City Traffic Police will recommend cancellation of driving licences of those caught riding on pavements repeatedly.
1 min
BU Student Dies by Suicide in Women's Hostel
Death note says male friend cheated her
1 min
HC Imposes ₹5 Lakh Cost on UBI
The Karnataka High Court imposed a Rs 5 lakh cost on Union Bank of India (UBI) for failing to make payment of amounts covered under the bank guarantees in favour of a firm.
1 min
HDK Making False Charges on KIOCL, HMT Cases: Khandre
FOREST, Environment and Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Monday accused Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy of misleading people and trying to cover up the mistakes of Kudremukh Iron Ore Corporation Limited (KIOCL).
1 min
Snehamayi files plaint against Siddu's family
ACTIVIST Snehamayi Krishna filed another complaint with the Lokayukta police in Mysuru, alleging that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's family members were involved in benami land transactions.
1 min
1,652 km of new rail tracks in K'taka since 2014: Railway Min
RAILWAY Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said 1,652 km of new rail tracks have been laid across Karnataka since 2014.
1 min
Up To 10-Yr Jail For Violation Of Microfinance Law
Revised Draft Sent To Governor For Nod; Imprisonment Up From 3 Years, Fine Could Be Up To ₹5 Lakh
2 mins
Basanagouda Yatnal camp to implore top brass for polls to K'taka BJP prez
THE BJP 'rebel' camp, led by Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, is likely to stay in New Delhi for a couple of days starting Tuesday, seeking the removal of BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra from his post.
2 mins
New industrial policy to be released at GIM
DCM DK Shivakumar on Monday said investors from 18 countries will participate at the Global Investors' Meet - Invest Karnataka 2025, in Bengaluru.
1 min
FinMin Joint Secretary: New Tax Bill Aims to Boost Taxpayer Confidence
The Union government's new tax bill, introduced during Union Budget 2025, is not intended to introduce drastic policy changes but rather to simplify existing structures and align them with judicial interpretations, K Balasubramanian, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, said.
1 min
Hosur airport: Centre promises help to TN govt
TAMIL NADU'S dream of setting up a new airport at Hosur has received a shot in the arm, with the central government promising to intervene in the existing concession agreement with the Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL).
1 min
TG Govt To Hike BC Quota To 42%, Bill To Be Tabled Today
The state government is set to allocate 42% of the seats in local bodies, education and employment for Backward Classes, and also enhance reservations for SCs and STs, taking the total reservations for various sections to around 66-67%.
1 min
Ministers from 6 states to discuss UGC draft rules
MINISTERS from six states will participate in the National-level Conference of Higher Education Ministers, being organised by the Government of Karnataka, on Wednesday.
1 min
Post thruster valve failure, ISRO looks at operating NVS-02 sans orbit-raising
THE Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on a \"plan B\" after discovering that the thrusters of the navigation satellite NVS-02 were non-functional due to their valves failing to open to allow the oxidizer to fire the thrusters to enable the satellite to raise to the desired orbit.
2 mins
Using A Tax Prod To Goad The Great Indian Middle Class
While the government wants taxpayers to recharge sluggish consumption, one can't be sure if all the middle class segments will use the extra money in the same manner
4 mins
A CHAT WITH DEEPSEEK ABOUT 'SOMETHING ELSE'
HINA'S DeepSeek distinguishes itself from other AI models like ChatGPT, Bard and Claude by focusing on cost-efficiency, optimised computing methods and scalability.
3 mins
Oppn charges on dissent note untrue, completely baseless
AGADAMBIKA Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Panel (JPC) on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, says the bill is a need of the hour and the report is expected to be tabled during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.
2 mins
Discussion on Kumbh denied, Oppn walks out
OPPOSITION parties on Monday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after the Chair did not accept their demand for an immediate discussion on alleged mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh where a stampede led to at least 30 deaths.
1 min
'Amendments proposed don't serve purpose of transparency'
Congress MP and member of the Joint Parliamentary Panel on Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, Syed Naseer Hussain, tells Preetha Nair that the bill will weaken the Muslim community.
2 mins
Privilege motion against Sonia for 'demeaning' Prez
A group of BJP MPs on Monday submitted a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, accusing her of using \"derogatory and slanderous words\" to describe President Droupadi Murmu during her address to a joint session of Parliament last week.
1 min
SC questions Centre over illegal immigrants in camps
THE Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre over its purpose of keeping hundreds of illegal Bangladesh immigrants in detention camps in India for indefinite periods, instead of deporting them to their native country.
1 min
Third aircraft carrier to replace Vikramaditya
THE Indian Navy imagining itself as a three aircraft carrier force is in for reality check as the transition is unlikely in the near future.
1 min
Soren resolution against UCC, NRC in J'khand
THE ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha passed a 50-point resolution which included the rejection of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.
1 min
No money, say families of youths missing in Russia
FAMILIES of two Indian youths from Punjab who fought alongside the Russian army against Ukraine and are currently missing do not have the money to conduct DNA tests, which the Indian Embassy in Moscow seeks to try and locate them.
1 min
Ex-armyman killed in 1st targeted attack of this yr
IN a first targeted attack in Jammu and Kashmir this year, terrorists on Monday shot dead a former army man and injured his wife and a relative in Kulgam district.
1 min
Int'l film fest seeks to send healing touch, message of peace in Manipur
RELATIVE peace has come as an opportunity for Manipur to attempt a healing touch through films.
1 min
Bihar beckons as PM, Rahul, Pawar to visit state in Feb
THE cream of India's political leadership will descend on Bihar this month, raising an early bugle to the state's assembly election slated for later this year.
1 min
Tariff on Mexico Put on Hold, No Luck for China, Canada
Mexican prez agrees to send forces to tackle drug trafficking
1 min
Tax cuts to give banks ₹45k cr boost: DFS Secy
DEPARTMENT of Financial Services (DFS) secretary M Nagraju has said that part of the ₹1 lakh crore income tax bonanza that the people have received in the budget would be parked in bank accounts.
1 min
Tax Revenue Assumptions Seem Optimistic
The Union Budget for FY26 attempts to strike a balance between supporting economic activity and fiscal consolidation, which is quite commendable given the country's current macroeconomic situation and the uncertain global environment.
2 mins
Tax cuts to give banks ₹45k cr boost: DFS Secy
Even if direct allocations have not seen a major rise in budget, effective capex is ₹15.5L cr, 18% more than FY25
2 mins
Unicorns report 25% surge in hiring in January 2025
UNICORNS have reported a 25% surge in hiring in January 2025 with Hyderabad leading at 74% growth, followed by Chennai at 60%.
1 min
₹10k cr fund to support 500 start-ups in five years
THE new ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) for start-ups, proposed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the budget, will attract more domestic capital into the start-up ecosystem, as currently major capital still flows from foreign venture capitalists.
1 min
Mfg growth hits 6-month high in Jan on export demand
RISING exports drove up the manufacturing sector activity in January, with the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the month surging to a six-month high of 57.7, which, though is marginally lower than the initial forecast of 58, shows a private survey.
1 min
Budget puts focus back on manufacturing sector
IN its effort to strengthen India's manufacturing sector and achieve self-reliance, the Budget 2025-26 has come up with a series of measures to boost local manufacturing.
1 min
Market wobbles as Trump imposes tariffs on 3 nations
Concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements overshadowed optimism surrounding the Budget on Monday, causing the benchmark indices—BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty—to slide nearly 1% intraday before closing with losses of up to 0.52%.
1 min
Rupee hits record lows; closes at 87.18/dollar despite RBI support
AFTER hitting a record low of 87.29 in opening trade, rupee closed on Monday at 87.185 to dollar after US president Donald Trump slapped punitive tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada, its largest trading partners, stoking fears of a trade war that rattled global financial markets.
1 min
PRAGG CALLS IT CRAZY DAY AFTER HISTORIC WIN
Defeats Gukesh sudden death to become only the second Indian to win Tata Steel Masters
3 mins
Odisha FC and NorthEast United play out 2-2 draw
A RECORD-EQUALLING double strike from Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie was not enough for NorthEast United FC as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Odisha FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) match here on Monday.
1 min
Just 15, Jonathan bags air pistol gold
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Bengaluru shooter Jonathan Antony delivered a grand performance on the biggest domestic stage when he outwitted Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Sarabjot Singh and the more fancied Saurabh Chaudhary to clinch the 10m air pistol gold at the National Games here on Monday.
1 min
Pretorius, the teen rising star of South Africa cricket
EVERY now and then, a young athlete grabs the eyeballs of an unsuspecting crowd like a supernova. In T20s, just because of the way the format works, it's almost instantaneous. Clips are uploaded and regurgitated across various platforms. Bonafide superstars -- and influencers -- are compelled to put out their two pence. Fans of the game rush to find the remote control thanks to FOMO.
2 mins
Italian Job: Berrettini Cruises Past Shimabukuro in Chennai Open
ITALY'S Jacopo Berrettini, the younger brother of former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini, caused the first big upset in the main draw of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger with a straight sets win over sixth seed Sho Shimabukuro.
1 min
Art that Sparkles
Diamond painting is an emerging art form in the city, helping people enhance focus, release stress and create beautiful mosaics.
2 mins
Fostering Ties
Akkshye Tulsyan, the Honorary Consul General of Namibia in South India, opens up to CE about his journey so far and offers a glimpse of his life beyond his professional achievements
1 min
There's no ego involved; the only goal is to improve the film
NOOP Seelin, known for crafting unforgettable scores, enhances film narratives with his signature blend of melody and emotion.
1 min
Tharun Kishore to Launch Mahanati Winner Priyanka Achar
The actor says it feels surreal to work alongside actor Raanna in the upcoming film, directed by Punit Rangaswamy
1 min
AVR Entertainment Announces Two Projects: Simple Suni's Richie Rich and Sujay Shastry's 8
Producer Aravind Venkatesh Reddy backing these two projects, hints at one more project to be announced soon
1 min
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