The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 06, 2025

The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 06, 2025

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February 06, 2025
1st Batch of 104 Deportees Land From US
A US air force aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants from different states landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump dispensation as part of the crackdown against illegal immigration in that country.
1 min
India is 2nd largest AI market: Altman
TWO years after dismissing India's AI potential as \"hopeless,\" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday acknowledged that India has grown to become the second biggest market for his firm's flagship product, the ChatGPT, after the US.
1 min
1 Million Indians Contributed to Malaysia's Tourism in 2024
INDIA played a major role in Malaysia's tourism boom in 2024, contributing over one million tourists, with Southern India accounting for more than 50% of these arrivals.
1 min
Public opinion on Greater B'luru will be sought
EVEN as the chairman of Joint Review Committee on Greater Bengaluru Administration (GBA) Rizwan Arshad is set to submit the report on GBA Bill and forming an authority for better governance, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will hold a three-day 'public consultation'.
1 min
BBMP to conduct school dropout survey
BBMP is all set to conduct a comprehensive school dropout survey.
1 min
BWSSB Swings Into Action, Fixes Pipe
FOLLOWING the report in The New Indian Express about 30 people falling sick due to consumption of dirty water from a BWSSB pipeline, published on February 5 -- \"30 fall sick after drinking filthy water, BWSSB unresponsive\" -- Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Chief Engineer Suresh visited the spot.
1 min
KIA Plans for 100 mn Pax Annually; To Set Aside Space for T3
Aims to resolve airspace issues, automated mover to transport flyers between terminals
2 mins
Fab 5 bags gold in Nat'l Aerobic Championship
FIVE enthusiastic girls from Karnataka brought laurels to the state, after they won gold medals in the 14-17 age group category at the recently held National Aerobic Championship in Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
Man stabs wife near son's school, surrenders later
Couple separated 8 months ago, he suspected wife of having illicit affair with one of his friends
1 min
Yatnal suggested my name, not me: Sriramulu
Former minister B Sriramulu on Wednesday stressed that there is no demand from his side to the BJP top brass to make him the party state president as his \"younger brother\" BY Vijayendra is in the post.
1 min
Krantiveera Brigade Aims To End Caste Division, Says Kse
Former DCM and convenor of the Krantiveera Brigade, K S Eshwarappa, said the brigade's mission is to safeguard Hindutva, develop mutts for saints and seers, and prevent the Hindu community from being divided on the basis of caste.
1 min
More Than 75 Global Industry Icons To Speak At Invest K'taka
LARGE and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil said on Wednesday that Karnataka is set to host its most ambitious Global Investors Meet (GIM), Invest Karnataka 2025, and that GIM will bring together more than 75 marquee global leaders across over 25 thought-provoking sessions.
1 min
Kaveri 2.0 back on track, registrations resume
IN a relief to people struggling to register their properties or get Encumbrance Certificates (EC) since the beginning of February, the Kaveri 2.0 portal to facilitate the online process has begun normal operations from Wednesday, said the Inspector General of Registration and Commissioner of Stamps.
1 min
DCM, Dr G not on same page over B'luru's 2nd airport site
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and his cabinet colleague Dr G Parameshwara appear to be at loggerheads over the site for the second international airport for Bengaluru.
1 min
Power Struggle Continues in BJP, BYV's Chair Appears Shaky
The Karnataka BJP is caught in the throes of an intense power struggle, with one question looming large: Will BY Vijayendra continue as state party president, or will the high command ease him out?
2 mins
Train jumps off track, lands in slum in Odisha
A ghastly tragedy was narrowly avoided in Rourkela after a speeding goods train jumped off the track, broke through barriers and went hurtling down the black-top paved road before coming to a halt just inches away from a slum household in Malgodown here early on Wednesday morning.
1 min
AI will transform jobs, not eliminate them, says NRN
EASING concerns about Artificial Intelligence impacting losing jobs, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said technologies like AI may replace certain jobs but it will also create jobs at a higher level.
1 min
Surya Kirans to dazzle B'luru skies
ALL hotels in Bengaluru extending up to Devanahalli and even Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh and surrounding areas are booked for the two prime events Bengaluru is hosting in the coming week -- the biennial Aero India organised by the Defence ministry, and Global Investors Meet by the State government.
2 mins
Now, Indigenously Developed Devices to Track Elephants
The Karnataka forest department will track the movement of elephants and alert citizens residing in the periphery of forests with the help of indigenously developed radio collars and tracking devices.
1 min
Mallya Approaches HC, Seeks Bank Data On Debt Recovery
Debt recovery officer, 10 banks get court notice
1 min
Can Myanmar's Many Parts Make It Whole Again?
British policies accentuated divisions among the country's communities. Allegiances have shifted since then, but the schisms haven't healed. The junta is taking advantage now
4 mins
CRPF: Stretching Thin To Protect & Serve
The induction of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) into more and more VVIP/VIP security duties has created skepticism in the minds of at least some concerned internal security experts.
3 mins
5 recommended as permanent judges in HCs
THE Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the appointment of five additional judges of Madras and Telangana High Courts as permanent judges.
2 mins
Need for reformed multilateralism, Jaishankar tells UNGA president
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Philemon Yang, the President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on Wednesday in New Delhi.
1 min
Adventure sports safety aspect key: House panel
Standing Committee Recommendations
2 mins
Kharge's 'tera baap...' jibe at ex-PM's son stokes uproar
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed an unusual exchange when Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at BJP MP Neeraj Shekhar - the son of former prime minister Chandra Shekhar - for interrupting his speech.
2 mins
Step up anti-terror ops, says Shah
Home minister reviews J&K security, reaffirms govt commitment to achieve 'zero infiltration'
2 mins
4 HD versions of DD channels added to mandatory list for cable operators
THE local cable operators (LCO) will have to carry four new channels of Doordarshan (DD) as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has modified the list of mandatory channels.
1 min
More cheetah cubs released in wild at Kuno
IN a first, three cheetah cubs were set free into the free-range forests of Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) after more than seven decades on Wednesday.
1 min
In a 1st after UCC, live-in couple gets legal stamp
IN a groundbreaking development, Uttarakhand has officially recognised one of three applications for registration of live-in relationships under the newly implemented Uniform Civil Code.
2 mins
Deported Indians had entered US via Mexican border
THE 104 Indian nationals deported on Wednesday aboard a US military flight were those who had entered the US through the Mexican border into Texas, sources said.
1 min
On caste survey, Rahul tries to sell Telangana model in Bihar
THE leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged silence on the caste census issue while replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha.
1 min
Flutter After Vulture With Camera Spotted in Maoist-Affected Kanker
A vulture fitted with an electronic device containing a camera and transmitter was sighted in a Maoist-affected area of Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, raising concerns and curiosity among locals and security forces.
1 min
Huge loans, land loss in pursuit of American dream a nightmare now
THE families of illegal Indian immigrants deported back on Wednesday had taken loans and sold their lands or homes to send their wards to the United States, and they are now worried about how to repay the vast amounts.
2 mins
Over 65% voting recorded in Milkipur by-election, surpasses 2022 turnout
THE bypoll to Milkipur assembly constituency under Faizabad parliamentary segment broke all previous records since independence with 65.25 per cent voters exercising their franchise till 5 pm on Wednesday.
1 min
Aga Khan IV, imam of Ismaili Muslims, dies
THE Aga Khan, imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid network, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Google Drops Pledge to Not Use AI for Weapons
GOOGLE on Tuesday updated its principles when it comes to artificial intelligence, removing vows not to use the technology for weapons or surveillance.
1 min
GCC sector to generate 1 million employment by 2030
GCCs generating $64.6 billion in revenue
1 min
Gold demand up 5% to 803 tonne in 2024 amid trade war
DESPITE the yellow metal rallying by over 22%, the country consumed an additional 802.8 tonne of gold in 2024, up 5% over the previous year.
1 min
Swiggy loss up at ₹799 cr; co's revenue surges 31%
FOOD delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday reported a net loss of ₹799 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024, compared to ₹575 crore loss it had reported in the year-ago period.
1 min
Ananya Birla to enter beauty, personal care mkt
Co to launch range of personal care products
1 min
Korean Carmaker Kia Under Govt Lens in Tax Evasion Case
AFTER Volkswagen, South Korean automaker Kia has come under Indian authority's lens for evading taxes.
1 min
Carlyle-backed Hexaware to Launch ₹9,500 Cr IPO Next Week
AMERICAN private equity major Carlyle-promoted Hexaware Technologies is launching the country's largest-ever IPO in the IT services & enterprise technology space next week.
1 min
Analysts See 25 bps Policy Rate Reduction by RBI Panel
Tight fiscal stance, lower inflation hope to open path for rate cuts
2 mins
Rupee Declines 39 Paise to 87.50 on Rate Cut Bets
The rupee on Wednesday declined nearly 39 paise to 87.50 against the dollar as traders are expecting the first repo rate cut in nearly five years on Friday.
1 min
Atletico Madrid in Copa semis
ATLETICO Madrid coach Diego Simeone's son, Giuliano, scored two early goals as the team eased into the Copa del Rey semifinals with a 5-0 home victory over Getafe on Tuesday.
1 min
Referee Srinath, umpire Menon opt to skip CT
NOT only ICC Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon, match referee Javagal Srinath is also set to skip the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.
2 mins
Markram's industry powers SEC
DEATH, taxes and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) finding a way. Or something like that.
2 mins
National Games: Suruchi strikes gold as Haryana dominate 10m air pistol event
HARYANA's Suruchi won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol shooting competition with a remarkable score of 245.7 at the National Games here on Wednesday.
1 min
'Different' Rohit hopes to hit form
In the spotlight for his recent struggles, India captain says he is intent on doing well in ODIs
3 mins
WALKING WITH THE WILD
Here are four hotels from around the world that promise rare and close-up interactions with animals in carefully curated environments...
2 mins
The Grand Egyptian Museum Announces Opening Date
After a trial phase opening, the largest archaeological museum in the world set in Egypt is all set to officially welcome visitors this July.
1 min
Art of the Slow
City-based jewellery artist Aman Poddar, son of famous art collector Abhishek Poddar, on the philosophy behind his handcrafted pieces, and why slowing down is integral to his process, ahead of his solo show in New Delhi.
1 min
Decoding Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Here is all you need to know about the neurological disease that is on everyone's mind
1 min
I loved Lohith's screenplay for Rakshasa: Ajaneeah Loknath
The hit music composer talks about his reason for scoring music for the upcoming thriller, which hits this Shivaratri.
1 min
Ramarasa to feature Sharan as Indra Devendra
The team behind Ramarasa, starring Karthik Mahesh in the lead, alongside Heba Patel and Balaji Manohar, is bringing together an interesting cast.
1 min
The Universe Supported Me With Gajarama
AJAVARDAN, who took his first plunge into cinema with the historical Bicchugatthi, followed by the romantic drama, is now set to pack a punch with his upcoming sports drama.
2 mins
I could relate to Raghava on a personal level: Milind
The actor, along with Rachel David and director Deepak Madhuvanahalli, discusses the latest film, Unlock Raghava, releasing this week
2 mins
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