The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 12, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
Let's build global AI framework to enhance trust: PM
Says the new tech is writing code for humanity
1 min
7 Banks Cut Lending Rates To Give You Quick Relief
SEVEN banks have cut their repo-linked lending rates (EBLR) in response to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis-point rate cut announced on Friday.
1 min
Prez rule buzz as no consensus on Manipur
THE leadership vacuum in Manipur deepened as the BJP failed to find a consensus candidate to succeed caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh, sparking speculations that the state may be placed under President's rule.
1 min
New, simplified tax Bill to be tabled in LS tomorrow
THE New Income Tax Bill, which will be tabled in Parliament on Thursday, is longer than the existing one with 23 chapters, 536 sections and 16 schedules.
1 min
CM's promise: K'taka to be most investor-friendly state
KARNATAKA, which has always been at the forefront of India's economic transformation, is committed to become the most investor-friendly state in the country, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here on Tuesday.
1 min
GDA Bill: Suggestions from citizens in four zones collected
The second day of public consultation about the Greater Bengaluru Administration Bill was held.
1 min
Two Get 7-Yr RI For Road Rage Murder
TWO men who had murdered 22-year-old Chandru, a resident of JB Nagar on Mysuru Road in the early hours of April 5, 2022, in a road rage incident, were convicted by a CID Special Court (51st Additional City Civil and Sessions Court) in Bengaluru.
1 min
10 Foreign Nationals Held by CCB for Overstaying and Drug Peddling
TEN foreign nationals were arrested by the Central Crime Branch sleuths in six different police stations of the city since the last few days.
1 min
AI to run fighter jets of tomorrow, says Ramco global biz head
THE use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bring the newer way of fighting the war on the field. The fighter jets of tomorrow apparently are not going to be run by pilots, but by AI, said Manoj Singh, Chief Customer Officer & Global Business Head - Aviation Aerospace & Defence Business, Ramco Systems.
1 min
Position No. 4 in Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team Crucial
A team of 17 flying officials and 80 ground staff comprises the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force.
2 mins
Leveraging tech in def to enhance mission readiness
UNDER next-gen defence solutions, Capgemini said it is supporting defence modernisation by providing cybersecurity, digital engineering, and advanced data analytics to enhance mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and secure communications.
1 min
HAL expects its order book to touch Rs 2.5L cr
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) order book is expected to touch Rs 2,50,000 crore.
1 min
Disruptive Tech Creating New Vulnerabilities, Says Rajnath
'Cyberspace, outer space challenging age-old concept of sovereignty'
2 mins
Almost stopping' aircraft in mid-air is a complex manoeuvre: Veteran Su-57 pilot
EVERY time the mighty fifth-generation Russian fighter jet Sukhoi-57 takes to the skies with a roar, it leaves the spectators spellbound.
1 min
Containment measures in place in Godavari districts
AVIAN influenza (H5N1) was confirmed at a poultry farm in Velpur village of Tanuku mandal, West Godavari district, after the death of several chickens on Tuesday. The virus was also detected in Kanuru village of East Godavari district.
1 min
K'taka cabinet meet postponed to Feb 27
THE state Cabinet meeting, originally scheduled to take place in Chamarajanagar district on February 17, has been postponed.
1 min
K'taka student-teacher ratio better than many big states
DESPITE the huge vacancies, the state has one of the best student-teacher ratios in government schools when compared to many big states of the country, according to the statistics shared by Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Choudhary.
1 min
THE MANY WAYS AMERICA FIRST HURTS GLOBAL TRADE
When he visits Washington tomorrow, Narendra Modi would need to bank on the excellent personal relationship he enjoys with Donald Trump to stave off possibilities of higher tariffs on more exports from India.
3 mins
THE BANALISATION OF KEJRIWAL AND AAM AADMI PARTY
The BJP broke AAP's dream of alternative politics. This democracy is majoritarian and mediocre, and the opposition is too hegemonic and patriarchal. New AAPs need to be created
4 mins
SC says lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax
LOTTERY distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Central government, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while dismissing an appeal of the Union on the issue.
1 min
Constitution copies with 22 miniatures authentic: V-P
RAJYA Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that the Constitution signed by its framers that includes 22 miniatures together with amendments by Parliament is the only authentic one and any violation be taken seriously and dealt with sternly.
1 min
With RBI help, MHA plans to deploy AI to shut mule accounts
Stringent measures
1 min
EC reply sought on pleas on EVM verification
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (EC) not to erase or reload the data in the EVMs while carrying out the verification process.
2 mins
India seeks inclusive AI for Global South
PM says governance is about ensuring access to all; Foreign secy says aim to ensure greatest good for greatest number
2 mins
Maran raises Sanskrit interpretations of House proceedings, Birla counters
THE Lok Sabha on Tuesday saw heated arguments after DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran flagged Sanskrit interpretations of Lok Sabha proceedings, terming it \"RSS ideology\".
1 min
Shah Reviews J&K Security, Directs CRPF to Ensure 'Area Domination'
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to ensure there are no gaps in area domination, with a special focus on the hills in the Jammu region.
1 min
Traffic plans in place for Magh Poornima snan
SPECIAL arrangements, including traffic plans, have been put in place for the Magh Poornima 'snan' on Wednesday at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
1 min
Social media star in the dock over 'racist' remarks
SOCIAL media influencer Elvish Yadav has drawn censures by mocking an Arunachal Pradesh-based actor's name and identity.
1 min
Cong MLA says party must fight in all 243 seats
A day after MP Tariq Anwar said the party high command must clarify whether it wanted to do coalition politics or go it alone in Bihar, Congress MLA Pratima Kumari on Tuesday demanded that the grand old party contest all the 243 seats.
1 min
After TMC protest, Kolkata school shelves screening of Ghatak films
A school in South Kolkata was forced to halt the screening of renowned director Ritwik Ghatak's two films, 'Aamar Lenin' (My Lenin) and 'Komal Gandhar', after a TMC councillor raised objections to them.
1 min
Trouble for YouTuber over crass jokes, NCW issues summons; report sought
Amid raging controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's crass comments during the 'India's Got Latent' show, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday issued summons to the podcaster, comedian Samay Raina and others.
1 min
Muftis responsible for abrogation of Art 370, says Omar
THE National Conference has blamed PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for Article 370 abrogation and downgrading of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories.
1 min
Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on Feb 24, preps on
Event expected to set development narrative before Oct-Nov election
1 min
Expansion of Karnprayag station for Char Dham yatra and military access
IN a move to facilitate the Char Dham Yatra, officials have announced plans to expand the under-construction Karnprayag railway station as part of the ongoing Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line project.
1 min
Captain and jawan killed, another injured in IED explosion in J&K
TWO Army personnel, including a Captain, were killed and another injured when suspected terrorists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector on Tuesday.
1 min
Pope Raps US Deportation, Gets It Back From Don Man
POPE Francis described Donald Trump's migrant deportations as a \"major crisis\" on Tuesday, prompting a rebuke from the US president's border czar, who told the pontiff to \"stick to the Catholic Church\".
1 min
Latest loose talk: Ukraine may be Russian someday
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine \"may be Russian someday\", as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week.
1 min
N Korea gave Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces: Seoul
NORTH Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces, a South Korean defence ministry official said on Tuesday, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen their military ties.
1 min
Hamas brushes off Trump's latest deadline
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders army to beef up troops around Gaza
3 mins
Rushdie takes stand in court to testify against Matar
SALMAN Rushdie described in graphic detail on Tuesday the frenzied moments in 2022 when a masked man rushed at him on a stage in western New York and repeatedly slashed him with a knife, leaving him with terrible injuries and fearful he would die.
1 min
B'desh EC Ready for General Elections in Dec
BANGLADESH's Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said preparations were underway to stage general elections by December as nationwide vandalisms over the past week prompted the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to agree to the proposal.
1 min
Canada, Europe Vow Firm Response to US Steel Tariffs
CANADA and the EU vowed on Tuesday to stand firm against US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, pushing Washington further towards a trade war with key global partners.
1 min
India's energy sector playing major role in world growth
PETROLEUM minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday launched the tenth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), offering the largest area yet for oil and gas exploration in India.
2 mins
Trump raises tariff on steel; local industry fears dumping
US president Donald Trump on Monday raised the tariff on steel and aluminum to 25%, as was hinted at by him to the media a day before.
1 min
INR gains 70 p, closes at 86.9 as RBI intervenes
Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 plunged by nearly 1.3% each
2 mins
No reduction in funds for asset creation, effective capex to increase by 18%: FM
THE government has not reduced the allocation to capital expenditure, but instead has increased the effective capital expenditure by about 18% from ₹13.18 lakh in the current fiscal to ₹15.48 lakh crore in FY26, which is 4.3% of GDP, finance minister Nirmal Sitharaman said in parliament on Tuesday.
1 min
Vi narrows loss to ₹6,609 cr; ARPU rises to ₹173 in Dec
VODAFONE IDEA (Vi), India's third-largest telecom service provider, has narrowed its loss to ₹6,609 crore in the third quarter of FY25.
1 min
Musiala Key Figure in Bayern's Home Champions League Dream
BAYERN Munich face Celtic in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday knowing midfielder Jamal Musiala has added another string to his impressive bow -- consistency.
1 min
SLC Initiates Inquiry Against Shanaka
ALL-ROUNDER Dasun Shanaka landed in trouble after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to initiate an inquiry against him for allegedly faking concussion to skip a domestic match to play for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20.
1 min
Bumrah ruled out of CT, Rana named replacement
THE most anticipated news, and perhaps even an expected one at some level, was confirmed by the BCCI on Tuesday night as Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy that is set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 till March 9.
2 mins
Final Dress Rehearsal
In their last game before Champions Trophy, India will look to find some answers to figure their best possible combinations in Ahmedabad
4 mins
J&K vs Kerala: Thrilling day five on cards
SKIPPER Paras Dogra led by example with a fine century and helped Jammu and Kashmir set Kerala a stiff target of 399 on the fourth day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Pune on Tuesday.
1 min
Calming Confessions
Table and Stools, a weekly group, convenes to listen and support each other
3 mins
Sport For Safety
Bengaluru Football Club recently announced the #LouderThanEver initiative to ensure women's safety
1 min
The Joy Of Birding
Birding, or birdwatching, is more than a hobby; it is a journey into the intricate beauty of the natural world.
3 mins
Teenage Turbulence
Author Santanu Bhattacharya's recently-released novel Deviants features a teen grappling with his sexuality in B'luru
2 mins
Eddelu Manjunatha 2 to release a teaser daily ahead of its release
Guruprasad's last film Eddelu Manjunatha 2 is all set for release on February 21.
1 min
Darshan's Namma Preethiya Ramu to rerelease on Valentine's Day
Challenging Star Darshan's critically acclaimed film Namma Preethiya Ramu is all set to rerelease on February 14, just in time to celebrate the actor's birthday on February 16.
1 min
Actor Charan Raj to get back to direction with Karunada Kanmani
HARAN RAJ, an actor who made a name for himself in South Indian cinema and has also worked in Hindi and Odia films, is now stepping behind the camera as a director after a hiatus.
1 min
Simhada Haadi Is A Heartfelt Tribute To Dr Vishnuvardhan's Incredible Legacy
Simhada Haadi, a telefilm inspired by true events, portrays the life of legendary actor Dr Vishnuvardhan and the deep emotional connection he shared with his female fans.
1 min
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
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