The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 07, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 07, 2025
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In this issue
February 07, 2025
Protests on UGC draft grow, feedback deadline extended
Amidst political slugfest over the revised UGC draft regulations on the appointment of faculty and academic staff in universities and colleges, the UGC on Thursday extended the deadline for public feedback on them to February 28.
1 min
Congress has history of handcuffing opponents, curbing free speech: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a broadside against the Congress during his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha.
1 min
Skies thrill but venue disappoints
Dust, scorching sun, lack of shelter, water counters, inaudible loudspeakers irk spectators
2 mins
Metro's Airport Line work on IAF campus on hold
WITH Aero India 2025 to be held from February 10 to 14 at Air Force Station at Yelahanka, the Indian Air Force has asked Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) to temporarily halt construction work near its premises for the next 11 days.
1 min
BBMP's sealing of illegal buildings publicity stunt
BRUHAT Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's recent act of sealing unauthorised constructions has come under scrutiny after a complainant alleged it was a mere publicity stunt for media coverage.
1 min
New-look Cantonment to be opened in two phases, likely to miss October deadline
To minimise inconvenience caused to the public in light of the ongoing redevelopment work at Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Station, which is suffering delays, the South Western Railway Zone has decided to open the station in two phases.
1 min
Siblings Abducted From School in Raichur Village, Girl Raped
Accused had previously attempted to rape women, children
1 min
Bitcoin scam: Nalapad appears before SIT
KARNATAKA Pradesh Youth Congress Committee president Mohammed Haris Nalapad on Thursday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the Bitcoin scam.
1 min
HC rejects CBI's plea, upholds discharge of SI from IMA scam
THE Karnataka High Court upheld the discharge of then sub-inspector of Commercial Street Police Station, Gowri Shankar, by a special court in the case registered over the multi-crore I Monitory Advisory (IMA) ponzi scam.
1 min
2 die as fire engulfs under-construction building
In a tragic fire outbreak at an under-construction three-storey building on Thursday morning, two workers were charred to death while three others escaped -- two by jumping onto a coconut tree and the other taking refuge on an overhead tank.
1 min
Siblings Abducted From School In Raichur Village, Girl Raped
Accused had previously attempted to rape women, children
1 min
After A Break, CM Back To Biz With Marathon Budget Meets
Grants for guarantees, new projects, hike in taxes on Siddu's mind
1 min
Rebel Camp Hopes To Rope In Somanna Now
THE BJP rebel camp is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to oust BY Vijayendra from the state BJP president's post.
1 min
Govt slow in fulfilling manifesto promises
EDDELU Karnataka, the civil society movement which played a significant role in mobilizing public opinion against the communal agenda of the previous government, and inadvertently contributed to the Congress party's victory in 2023, is now growing impatient with the ruling party's slow pace in fulfilling its manifesto promises.
1 min
Dr G: No need for debate on site for Bengaluru's 2nd airport
EVEN as lobbying for the setting up of the second international airport in Bengaluru appears to be getting intense, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar on Thursday said the debate over the choice of the site was unwarranted.
1 min
Ashoka Says 30 Died By Suicide After Harassment By Microfinance Firms
Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka on Thursday met the family of the woman and her son who died by suicide after a microfinance firm seized their house at Konapura village in Malavalli taluk recently, and promised to prevail upon the government to extend all support.
2 mins
EX-MIN SHETTY, 3 OTHERS GET 3 YRS JAIL FOR SBM LOAN SCAM
A SPECIAL city court on Thursday sentenced former minister S N Krishnaiah Shetty and three others, who were accused of financial fraud in the then State Bank of Mysuru housing loan scam, to three years imprisonment with a fine.
1 min
Cong govt diverted SC, ST funds for polls: Gowda
FORMER prime minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday took the Congress government in Karnataka to task, accusing it of diverting funds meant for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and using it for elections.
1 min
Karnataka global roadshows attract $3bn investment interest
\"We have got a great response to our roadshows. In Japan and South Korea, more than 200 companies participated. In Europe, the state held over 50 B2G (business to government) meetings and seven roadshows across four countries.\"
1 min
Why Did TN Guv Sit On Bills For 3 Years, Asks Apex Court
'He seems to have adopted own procedure'
2 mins
JJG Aero to Invest Over ₹500 Crore in New Facility
WITH rising demand for India-made aerospace components in recent times, Bengaluru-headquartered JJG Aero is charting a robust expansion roadmap, including establishing a new sprawling facility.
2 mins
AC Court cancels land grant to Heggade's brother
Assistant Commissioner's Court has issued an order cancelling a grant of 7.59 acres of agricultural land in Dharmasthala of Dakshina Kannada district to D Harshendra Kumar, brother of Rajya Sabha MP and Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade.
1 min
Planning Social Security Cover For Gig Workers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's mention of online platform workers' welfare in her budget speech has brought cheers to this new-age workforce as well as policymakers.
3 mins
How Peace Can Transform West Asia For Good
Though Trump's latest stance on Gaza has weakened the prospect of a lasting peace deal between Hamas and Israel, we must see how such a deal can transform the whole region
4 mins
Why quick commerce companies and offline smartphone retailers are at loggerheads
In 2024, Blinkit, a quick-commerce app, made headlines by announcing it would deliver the latest iPhone 16 series smartphones within a few minutes.
2 mins
Firms Aware of Environmental Footprint of Gen AI
Generative AI adoption has accelerated rapidly, as AI not only drives business growth but also has the potential to enhance energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
2 mins
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