The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 08, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 08, 2025
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March 08, 2025
Elephant-dragon ballet right call: China
A duet between the elephant and the dragon contributing to each other's success is the 'only right choice' for India-China relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday as he acknowledged positive strides in bilateral ties after a four-year stalemate between the two Asian powerhouses.
1 min
New Schools, More Teachers, Better Infra... Edu Gets a Shot in Arm
The education sector received a big boost in the state budget with the allocation of substantial funds for the establishment of new schools, filling up teaching vacancies and improving basic infrastructure in state-run schools.
2 mins
'Follow process of law, consult experts before launching projects'
The budget for Bengaluru, announced by CM Siddaramaiah, says the annual state grant of Rs 3,000 crore being provided to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will be enhanced to Rs 7,000 crore.
1 min
₹320-cr mission to end preventable maternal deaths
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ‘₹320-crore mission’ to eliminate preventable maternal deaths in Karnataka.
1 min
No record of harassment plaint
IN response to the allegations made by Inspector General of Police D Roopa against Deputy Inspector General Vartika Katiyar regarding an alleged 2010 incident at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad — where Katiyar, then a probationary officer, was purported to have lodged a harassment complaint against Assistant Director Vipul Kumar, IPS, Karnataka cadre — sources at the National Police Academy have stated that there is no record of any such complaint.
1 min
₹5.3k cr for Shakti, big push for electric buses
TO fund the popular Shakti scheme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah allocated Rs 5,300 crore in the state budget.
1 min
Metro Receives ₹2K Cr: Double Decker Flyover to Cost ₹8,916 Cr
THE budget allocated Rs 2,190 crore for ongoing projects of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL).
1 min
Train 'em young: Self-defence for 25k girls in 169 edu institutes
SELF-defence skill training will be given to 25,000 girl students studying in 169 residential schools and colleges run by the Directorate of Minorities, announced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the budget.
1 min
WATCH YOUR FAV FLICK FOR UNDER ₹200
Demand for 'industry' status fulfilled; OTT platforms to promote Kannada movies
1 min
BJP calls it blatant appeasement
• We believe in secularism, BJP's mindset dirty: Siddu politics: Saffron party • Budget prioritises appeasement
3 mins
Karnataka Triumphs With Fiscal Discipline & SDG Commitment
KARNATAKA has once again proved itself to be an economic powerhouse, maintaining fiscal discipline, while driving transformative development.
1 min
Funds for irrigation projects too meagre: Farmers
THE state government did not make any major announcements with regard to the implementation of important irrigation projects like Stage III of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP-3), the Kalasa Banduri project, and the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Scheme.
1 min
Siddu's Budget #16 Puts Women and Children at Heart of Progress
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 16th budget painted a vision of an inclusive and progressive state where women and children are at the core of governance.
2 mins
Siddu Managing Fiscal Health Among Promises
It has been well-recognised that CM Siddaramaiah is a perceptive finance minister and an accomplished budget manager, which he has repeatedly proved with his long experience of being in the fiscal discipline and managing the state's finances.
3 mins
Employers Can Breathe Easy, Non-Compliance No Longer Crime
MSME, textile policy on the cards; EV manufacturing gets a boost
1 min
Liquor biz cautious about price push in lower segments, beer
LIQUOR prices in Karnataka in the first four slabs (with lowest MRP) of Indian Made Liquor (IML) are likely to go up from April 1, given the increase in Excise revenue target by Rs 3,500 crore for financial year 2025-26.
2 mins
Yellamma Temple, Roerich Estate to be developed under spl grants
PRESENTING the state budget in the Assembly on Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Shri Renuk ka Yallamma Temple of Belagavi, a major pilgrim centre in Karnataka, and Devika Rani Roerich Estate near Bengaluru, will be developed under the Special Capital Assistance Scheme, with a total expenditure of Rs 199 crore.
1 min
From infra to health to agri sectors, Kittur K'taka region gets a fair deal
OTHER BUDGETARY PROPOSALS Fully-equipped trauma care centre near Badami Taluk of Bagalkot district 50-bed mother and child hospital in Athani, Hunagunda and Mudhol A new DC office building in Belagavi city at a total cost of ₹55 crore New Sports Science Centres in Belagavi at ₹7 crore AI-enabled electronic cameras to monitor vehicular traffic and detect and control cases of violation of traffic rules in Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri and Vijayapura Integrated soil and water management, proper waste management, efficient water utilisation and integrated nutrient management will be implemented in collaboration with sugar factories in farmland in Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura Development works in Sangolli and Nandagada in Belagavi by Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna Authority in a phased manner at ₹28 crore
1 min
CM Has Gifts Galore For Old Mysuru
The people of the old Mysuru region have reasons to smile as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced too many projects and programmes for the overall development of the region.
2 mins
₹5K-crore package for Kalyana Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced various developmental projects for almost every district in the Kalyana Karnataka region in his 16th budget presented on Friday.
1 min
State to fund UBP; ₹10k cr for Sharavathi project
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah announced multiple infrastructure and development projects for Central Karnataka and Malnad districts.
1 min
Nothing much for coastal districts
The Coastal Karnataka did not figure prominently in the state budget.
1 min
Saffron Sizzles, Broccoli Beckons: New-Age Farming
WO decades ago, on a car ride with late newspaper editor Dileep Padgaonkar, I referred to the hot new term 'knowledge economy' in reference to software and allied sectors when he interrupted: \"Why can't we refer to agriculture as part of the knowledge economy?\" He said farmers knew much about their profession, but farming was not considered knowledge-intensive.
3 mins
DO THE CLOTHES YOU WEAR DEFINE YOU AND MUST THEY?
Earlier, how you dressed spoke of your standing in your career. Important people wore suits and ties. But today, the focus is more on comfort, and highlighting the quality of work over clothes
4 mins
Theatre-level Operation Exercise of Navy Concludes
THE Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX), conducted from January to March 25, concluded recently in the Indian Ocean.
1 min
India seeks stern action over EAM security breach
INDIA on Friday reiterated its demand urging the UK to take action against the pro-Khalistan groups responsible for breaching the security of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in London, saying the incident highlighted the \"licence\" given to such forces.
1 min
India, Russia sign deal for T-72 tank engines
Past deployment on LAC After the May 2020 standoff with the Chinese PLA in Eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army had to induct a number of T-72 & T-90 tanks, gaining tactical surprise over the adversary. The Chinese have deployed armour vehicles, tanks, and mechanised infantry at various locations along the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control.
1 min
US Supreme Court junks Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt extradition to India
THE US Supreme Court has rejected Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's emergency plea seeking to halt his extradition to India.
1 min
SC refuses to order status quo on Dharavi redevelopment
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to order a status quo on Dharavi redevelopment project in Mumbai.
1 min
'Resolution through pact': India reacts cautiously to Trump's reciprocal tariff
IN response to US President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing reciprocal tariffs on India starting April 2, the MEA reiterated that both countries are negotiating a multi-sector trade deal aimed at addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers while enhancing market access.
1 min
Fund crunch hits Centre's flagship cattle scheme
THE Centre's flagship scheme to increase milk productivity of indigenous breeds of cattle has been facing funds crisis for the past two years.
1 min
14 Female Drivers to Hit Roads, Give Free Rides in Uttarakhand
On the occasion of International Women's Day, a groundbreaking initiative is set to hit the streets of Dehradun, bringing a wave of empowerment and support for women.
1 min
Nitish loses cool after query on girls' schools
BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday lost his cool in state legislative council when a woman MLC raised the issue of shortage of girls schools.
1 min
C'garh panchayat gets all women elected unopposed
IN what is seen as a decisive move towards empowering women, a village 'Ranai' of Koriya district in Chhattisgarh, has secured an extraordinary achievement in the recently held 3-tier panchayat polls, where only the women candidates got elected to all positions right from sarpanch to panch from every 15 wards. Ranai gram panchayat is around 350 km north of Raipur.
1 min
J'khand spl train with all-women crew
To mark International Women's Day, an all-women crew will operate a special 'Mainline Electric Multiple Unit' (MEMU) train from Ranchi to Tori.
1 min
Kukis Oppose Peace March by Valley Outfit
HOME Minister Amit Shah's directive to security agencies to restore free movement on all roads in ethnic violence-hit Manipur will come into effect from Saturday even as an influential Kuki-Zo organisation opposed a proposed peace expedition by a conglomerate of 20 Imphal Valley-based organisations.
1 min
Rahul's tough talk to Gujarat party leaders sets tone for '27 polls
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Gujarat on Friday for a two-day visit, aiming to energise the party ranks.
1 min
J&K Presents ₹1.12L Cr Budget, Focus on Women and Inclusive Growth
IN the first by an elected government in over seven years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled ₹1.12 lakh crore budget for Jammu and Kashmir, with sops for Economically Weaker Sections and free bus rides for women.
1 min
PM Pitches for 'Healthy Nation', Says Reduce Cooking Oil Intake
Warns against the rising threat of obesity; launches ₹2.6 crore projects in Silvassa
2 mins
US quits UN climate damage fund for poor countries
MOSCOW
1 min
Trump Demands Talks on New Nuclear Deal With Iran
No talks under duress, says Iran; Don claims he wrote to Khamenei
1 min
Women founders reshaping start-up ecosystem
TNIE PROFILES 5 FOUNDERS WHO HAVE CARVED NICHE IN THIS SPACE
1 min
Hyundai Offers Big Discounts on Four Models
HYUNDAI Motor India (HMIL) has rolled out an aggressive discount strategy under its new sales promotion campaign, \"Hyundai Super Delight March,\" as the Korean automaker seeks to revive its sales after slipping to fourth position in domestic retail passenger vehicle sales in February 2025.
1 min
Knowledge Realty Trust files for IPO
KNOWLEDGE REALTY TRUST (KRT) has sought approval for a ₹6,200 crore ($711 mn) IPO in what could be India's largest real estate investment trust (REIT) listing.
1 min
Apex court allows Pune eatery to use 'Burger King' name
THE Supreme Court on Friday stayed a recent Bombay High Court order banning a Pune-based restaurant from using the name 'Burger King' and asked the high court to issue a final order after hearing the parties afresh.
1 min
Sebi to disclose conflict of interest
Chairman says he looks forward to engage with stakeholders on voluntary compliances
2 mins
BPCL to float tender for 1 mbd crude oil from US
Move aims to secure cheaper oil from US
1 min
BTA Provides India Room Amid US Tariff Threat
DESPITE the Trump administration threatening India with reciprocal tariffs, India can still negotiate a 'favorable' deal with the US through the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks currently undergoing.
2 mins
Women hold 76 of 1,314 board seats across 116 unicorns
The country's unicorn ecosystem has to improve gender diversity as women held only 5.8% or 76 of the 1,314 board seats across 116 unicorns, data from private market intelligence platform PrivateCircle Research reveals.
1 min
Pranav captures world jr crown
INDIA'S Pranav Venkatesh won the World Junior Chess Championship (Under-20) after settling for a draw against Matic Levrencic of Slovenia in the 11th and final round in Petrovac, Montenegro on Friday.
1 min
Varun reminds me of Chandra: Engineer
FORMER India wicket-keeper batsman Farokh Engineer backs India against New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.
2 mins
Kohli run-ning show, winning battles
Ensuring minimal dot balls & banking on singles and twos, reasons behind Virat's success in ODIs
4 mins
Mooney, Dottin & Deol take Giants past Capitals
MEG Lanning's 92 was not enough as Gujarat Giants defeated Delhi Capitals by five wickets to keep their Women's Premier League playoff hopes alive.
1 min
Talent & infra boost part of Chintan Shivir talk
THE Chintan Shivir, a two-day brainstorming session with states and other stakeholders to strategize India's journey to global sporting excellence, began in Hyderabad on Friday.
1 min
There cannot be more unhappy a situation: Delhi HC on wrestlers
A DIVISION bench of the Delhi High Court on Thursday termed the situation of wrestling and its athletes as \"unhappy\" while hearing an appeal filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
2 mins
Playoffs-hopefuls Mumbai Suffer Loss
PLAYING their last home game of the ongoing Indian Super League season, Kerala Blasters recorded a 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC in Kochi on Friday.
1 min
'DON'T THINK I CAN ACHIEVE MORE THAN THIS'
Actor Sonali Bendre talks about battling cancer, ageing in Bollywood, and how OTT is changing the entertainment landscape in favour of diverse stories
2 mins
VIVA NAMMA OORU
Writer, actor and funny girl
2 mins
Niranjan Sudhindra and Rachana Inder to Headline Spark
Niranjan Sudhindra is all set for his next film, Spark, which also stars Rachana Inder as the female lead.
1 min
A Noteworthy Horror Experiment With a Time Loop Twist
AKSHASA: Chapter 2 opens with a chilling narration, introducing the legend of Brahmaraksha, an ancient terror whose presence spans time.
3 mins
A gripping journey through deceit and digital shadows
The internet facilitates everything from sending a simple text to handling crores in cryptocurrency, so much so that it wouldn't be a stretch to say the world runs around it.
3 mins
Vijay Kumar to Make His Tamil Debut With Mookuthi Amman 2
Vijay Kumar is on a roll! The Duniya actor, who has been finding success as a director with films like Salaga and Bheema, is now expanding his horizons to other languages.
1 min
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