The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 07, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 07, 2025
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In this issue
March 07, 2025
Rana seeks US SC stay on extradition
WEEKS after US President Donald Trump announced Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, the convict made a last-ditch plea before the US Supreme Court seeking an emergency stay on the decision.
1 min
Khalistani Bid to Heckle Jaishankar in London Rapped
Govt assails misuse of democratic freedom; UK claims its police acted swiftly, none held
1 min
30,000+ Taxpayers Declare Foreign Assets Worth ₹29,208 Cr in Special Drive
A special drive to 'nudge' taxpayers to disclose their foreign assets and income has resulted in over 30,000 taxpayers declaring foreign assets worth ₹29,208 crore and additional foreign income of ₹1,090 crore, according to government sources.
1 min
Is Tunnel Rd Project Bypassing Laws And Public Opinion?
Draft DPR for project already made without following processes of Indian Constitution
2 mins
KAMS rejects proposal to relax Class 1 age limit
THE Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has strongly opposed the government's proposal to relax the age limit for Class 1 admissions, warning that it could lead to widespread confusion, technical challenges and legal complications.
1 min
Second ILS Calibrated at North Runway of KIA
In a significant step towards ensuring that both arrivals and departures of aircraft can take place at the north runway of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), the second Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been installed and calibrated successfully by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
1 min
Consider bilingual policy for K'taka
Amid debate over the implementation of the two- or three-language policy, the Kannada Development Authority has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to adopt a two-language policy—Kannada and English—in Karnataka.
1 min
HC Raps Cops After YouTuber Sameer Airs Sowjanya Case
THE Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed the notice issued by Ballari police against YouTuber Sameer MD, over uploading a programme concerning the rape and murder of 17-year-old student Sowjanya of Dharmasthala.
1 min
Man out on bail kills self, wife points finger at cop
A 49-year-old man, who had come out on bail recently, died by suicide in Kamakshipalya police station limits on Wednesday evening.
1 min
Crackdown on stunt riders, cyber crooks
HOME Minister G Parameshwara informed the Legislative Council on Thursday that strict action is being taken against individuals involved in dangerous wheeling stunts, displaying knives, and creating law and order problems.
1 min
Ranya Rao's custody order reserved for today
Ranya's custodial interrogation is essential, DRI advocates tells court
1 min
Budget 2024-25 lacked 'energy' to meet targets; Some hope this time
THE 2024-25 state budget left some unaccomplished targets in the energy sector.
2 mins
Govt initiatives don't benefit us, need effective policies: Farmers
EVEN as the government claims it is committed to making agriculture sustainable and lucrative while announcing a series of initiatives and schemes for the sector, farmers are hugely upset with the government's inability to meet their aspirations.
1 min
Proposal Sent to Centre to Develop State's Temples Under PRASHAD
RESPONDING to Council member Kishore Kumar Puttur's query on promotion of temple tourism, Tourism Minister HK Patil said special emphasis has been laid on educational tourism.
1 min
Assembly Passes Bill to Utilize Bangalore Palace Land, Oppn Walks Out
Amid a walkout by opposition BJP and JDS members, alleging the Congress government was resorting to vendetta politics against the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, the Legislative Assembly passed the Bangalore Palace (Utilisation and Regulation of Land) Bill 2025 on Thursday.
1 min
PES Chancellor MR Doreswamy Passes Away
Eminent educationist and chancellor of PES University Dr Medarapatla Rama Doreswamy passed away on Thursday.
1 min
Studies needed on rising dolphin population off K'taka coasts
DOLPHIN population is on the rise off Karnataka's coast despite rising sea temperatures, coastal erosion and climatic variations posing a threat to aquatic species.
1 min
TTD Adds Masala Vada to Anna Prasadam
TIRUMALA Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has introduced masala vada to its Anna Prasadam (free food) menu for devotees at Tirumala, starting Thursday.
1 min
ED Raids Tasmac, Senthil Balaji's Associates in TN
Searches related to fresh money laundering case
1 min
2 from Kerala executed in UAE on murder charges
FOR eight months, Laila ceaselessly knocked on doors, seeking help to save her son, Muhammed Rinash Arangilottu, who was imprisoned in the UAE.
2 mins
Report hints at risk to Srisailam dam
A report by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has raised concerns over the structural stability of the Srisailam Dam, warning that the dam may be at risk of sliding if corrective measures are not taken.
1 min
Lokayukta Police Raid Unearths ₹36.53 Cr DA
IN simultaneous raids at more than 40 places across the state on Thursday, the Karnataka Lokayukta police unearthed Rs 36.53 crore in disproportionate assets (DA) from eight government officials in various districts, including Bengaluru.
2 mins
Tough Measures, Hopefully in Velvet Gloves
The foisting of president's rule in insurgency-torn Manipur has, in the past, usually meant severely tough measures. People's fear is akin to childhood terror associated with dentist visits
4 mins
Role of Entrepreneurial Torque and Original Startups
The 186th anniversary of Jamsetji Tata's birth in Navsari would have been celebrated (March 3, 1839) by the time this article is published. I visited Navsari for the city's celebration, visited his birth home, and launched the Gujarati version of my co-authored book, Jamsetji Tata.
3 mins
Infant care group seeks action against global firm
A infant care advocacy group has written to the Union health secretary seeking action against a global healthcare company for violating the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act, which prohibits baby food manufacturers from sponsoring doctors' meetings.
1 min
Petition in SC for implementation of NEP formula
A Tamil Nadu-based lawyer filed a PIL in the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking a direction to implement the three-language curriculum policy notified in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal.
1 min
EAM says Kashmir issue will be resolved once Pak returns 'stolen part'
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the long-standing Kashmir dispute would be resolved with the \"return of the stolen part of Kashmir,\" referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
1 min
PM Asks Co-ops To Tap Export Market, Focus On Global Ties
Emphasising the need for global partnerships to expand further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked cooperative organisations to step up production of organic goods with a focus on the export market.
1 min
Normal monsoon likely as neutral El Niño forecast
INDIA is likely to receive normal monsoon rains this year, experts said, as the World Meteorological Department (WMO) forecast a higher possibility of neutral El Niño conditions during the upcoming season.
2 mins
Tewari says Punjab and Haryana will lose seats, seeks a new formula
AS the delimitation row intensifies, Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday said if the exercise is held as per the current principle of 'one vote, one value', the southern and northern states would lose Lok Sabha seats, while only Central Indian states would gain.
1 min
TDP differs with Stalin formula of 1971 Census as base for delimitation
As Tamil Nadu bats for the 1971 census as the base for any delimitation for the next 30 years, NDA government's key ally, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh differs with the proposition, arguing that it will put the state at a disadvantage.
1 min
Faulty road construction reports under 'FIR'
UNION minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday recommended registration of a police case against those responsible for faulty detailed project reports (DPRs) for road construction that result in deaths in road accidents.
1 min
ISM-Dhanbad student found dead in hostel
A third-year Electronics Engineering student, Tanmay Prajapati, was found dead in the washroom of the Aquamarine Hostel at IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad on Thursday morning.
1 min
Christians in Arunachal warn of 'referendum rally'
THOUSANDS of Christians held a peaceful demonstration on Thursday against the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.
1 min
PM bats for tourism to boost eco
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a transformation in Uttarakhand's tourism sector, urging the state to eliminate the concept of an \"off-season\" and promote tourism throughout the year.
2 mins
Omar Presents Survey Report in J&K House, Says Economy May Grow at 7%
The Jammu and Kashmir economy is projected to grow at 7.06 percent and the nominal Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) may increase by 11.19 percent in 2024-25, according to the Economic Survey Report (ESR) 2024-2025.
1 min
Curious case of Indore family court denying divorce to Jains
A series of petitions have been filed by the Jain community in the Madhya Pradesh High Court against an Indore family court's orders denying them relief in matrimonial disputes/matters under provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act.
1 min
Meghalaya Govt Says Will Clear Way For Rly Project
THE Meghalaya government will hold consultations with all stakeholders, including political parties, seeking to push the Tetelia-Byrnihat-Shillong railway project.
1 min
All-women team to man PM's security in Gujarat during his March 8 visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gujarat on March 8, International Women's Day, the state is setting a precedent in women-led security.
1 min
BKI terrorist held, K-module busted in pre-dawn UP ops
IN a joint operation by the UP Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab police, an activist of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), who was planning to trigger a blast in the recently concluded Maha Kumbh, was arrested in Kaushambi, a district adjacent to Prayagraj, early on Thursday.
1 min
S Korean jets accidentally drop bombs, injuring 8
TWO South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the US military on Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.
1 min
EU Leaders Hold Emergency Talks on Ukraine Military Aid
EUROPEAN Union leaders are holding emergency talks on Thursday on ways to quickly increase their military budgets after the Trump administration signaled that Europe must take care of its own security and also suspended assistance to Ukraine.
1 min
Release all hostages or it's over for you: Trump's last warning to Hamas
White House confirms Don dispatched envoy for unprecedented talks with militant group
1 min
Retail borrowing by women rises 18% in 2024
WITH more and more women availing formal credit, leveraging various loan products to meet their personal and professional aspirations, their outstanding borrowings reached ₹36.5 lakh crore as of December 2024, up 18% from ₹30.9 lakh crore in the trailing 12 months, when overall retail credit grew to ₹142.3 lakh crore, up 16.7% from ₹121.9 lakh crore.
1 min
63 Moons Makes ₹1,950 Cr Settlement in NSEL Issue
In a major breakthrough for investors affected by the 2013 National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL) payments crisis, the NSEL Investors Forum (NIF) has facilitated a One-Time Settlement (OTS) worth ₹1,950 crore.
1 min
Govt launches AI compute portal, dataset platform
ELECTRONICS and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday launched the IndiaAI compute portal and dataset platform AIKosha, as part of the IndiaAI Mission.
1 min
Signs of recovery: Nifty, Sensex gain 2% in 2 sessions
DOMESTIC equity market is showing signs of recovery after facing severe selling pressure over the last one month and recording continuous declines since late September 2024.
2 mins
Par Panel on I-T Bill Begins Consultation Process
The select parliamentary committee began its consultation on the New Income Tax Bill on Thursday.
1 min
Birla Opus gains market share amid industry slowdown
BIRLA OPUS PAINTS, the paint business of Aditya Birla Group, is steadily increasing its market share despite a slowdown in the decorative paint industry.
2 mins
L&T chairman announces one-day menstrual leave
LARSEN & TOUBRO (L&T) chairman SN Subrahmanyan on Thursday announced that women employees will now be eligible for one day of menstrual leave.
1 min
Crude oil imports from Russia decline in February; further drop expected
INDIA's crude oil imports from Russia declined marginally to 1.41 million barrels per day (mbd) in February 2025, down from 1.49 mbd in January 2024, according to cargo tracking agency Vortexa.
1 min
Liverpool stun PSG, Kane double powers Bayern
LIVERPOOL snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a 3-0 win over German rivals Bayer Leverkusen.
1 min
Women's Nationals in UP from March 21-27
TWO days after announcing the all-important election dates, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) confirmed that the women's national boxing championship will be conducted in Uttar Pradesh from March 21-27.
1 min
Not ideal, says frustrated Miller on CT scheduling
MINUTES after playing what was a sensational knock that ended up being not enough in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy, South Africa's David Miller did not hold back on his frustrations with the scheduling of the tournament.
2 mins
REDEMPTION ARC COMPLETE FOR VARUN
The 33-year-old spinner, despite coming late to the party, has become the star performer
3 mins
Kerr fifer, Matthews fifty help MI beat UP Warriorz
MUMBAI Indians defeated UP Warriorz to keep themselves in the hunt for the playoffs of the Women's Premier League on Thursday in Lucknow.
1 min
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Language: English
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