The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 12, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 12, 2025
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In this issue
March 12, 2025
New Immigration Law Has More Teeth, Tabled In Lok Sabha
Provisions to deny foreigners' entry, restrict their movement; harsh penalty for violators
1 min
BBMP Survey Shows 6,936 School Dropouts
A survey by BBMP to identify the out-of-school children in the city corporation showed that out of 1,08,203 children, 6,936 children had dropped out of school.
1 min
Bengaluru Sees Season's First Rain, Heatwave Alert for North, Coastal Districts
AFTER a prolonged dry spell, Bengalureans enjoyed this year's first rains on Tuesday evening.
1 min
BDA approaches Bowring Club to run its clubhouses
TO ensure the clubhouses at two of its residential complexes are operated smoothly and to enhance their stature among the public, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has approached the Bowring Club to manage them.
1 min
Garbage Dumping on Roadside Spikes
Experts opine that garbage management or waste processing should be decentralised
1 min
Free residential schools for kids of construction workers, labourers: CM
THE State Government will establish free residential schools for children of construction workers and other labourers to ensure that they are not deprived of education, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday.
1 min
Fate of PSUs in loss to be decided before July 31: Khandre
\"THERE are 16 state-run Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) that were under heavy losses and were closed down,\" said Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre.
1 min
HC tells DRI not to arrest Ranya's husband without following law
THE Karnataka High Court directed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) not to initiate any coercive action against Jatin V Hukkeri, husband of actor Ranya Rao, without adhering to the due process of law.
1 min
Decision on varsity closure after thorough discussions: Higher education minister
THE government on Tuesday tried to allay concerns over the closure of nine out of 10 new universities in Karnataka by stating that any decision will be taken only after thorough consultations and keeping in mind the need to improve the quality of higher education.
1 min
NABARD cuts farm loan allocation to Karnataka
NATIONAL Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has significantly cut its short-term (Seasonal Agriculture Operation) (ST-SAO) allocation to Karnataka, said Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna.
1 min
Aid K'taka red chilli farmers: CM to Centre
CM Siddaramaiah has urged PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivaraj Singh Chouhan to immediately extend the Price Deficiency Payment (PDP) scheme under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for Red Chillies to Karnataka.
1 min
UAE resident ID, officials on call, Ranya had it all
HC tells DRI not to arrest Ranya's husband without following law
2 mins
HC Stays Consumer Forum Order Against PVR on Ads
The Karnataka High Court passed an interim order, staying the order passed by a consumer commission imposing a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on PVR Cinemas and PVR Inox Ltd for allegedly displaying ads beyond the scheduled time.
1 min
Munirathna's Plea Rejected, Trial to Go On
The Karnataka High Court rejected a petition filed by MLA Munirathna, questioning the legality of a complaint filed by a contractor that he demanded money and also the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case.
1 min
Man Held for Killing Woman, Dumping Body at Garbage Dump
A 35-year-old autorickshaw driver and a part-time waterman was arrested for killing a 59-year-old woman and dumping the body at a dump yard at Hosurubande in Bagalur four months ago.
1 min
DySP Arrested on Charges of Abetting Bizwoman's Suicide
SUSPENDED Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) BM Kanakalakshmi, who was earlier probing the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation (KBDC) scam, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly abetting the suicide of businesswoman S Jeeva, 33, who was under the CID radar in connection with the scam.
1 min
Take Steps for Safe Tourism: Govt Circular
WITH the recent attack on tourists, including two foreigners, drawing international attention, the home department has issued a circular to all police commissioners and SPs in the state to ensure tourists' safety.
1 min
Naveen to participate in meeting convened by Stalin on delimitation
BJD president and leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Naveen Patnaik has given his consent to attend the meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin against Centre's plan for delimitation of constituencies, in Chennai on March 22.
1 min
Over 18k Vacancies Plague Karnataka Police Department
Police-public ratio in state is 165.04 per 1L population, while national average is 196.88
1 min
K'taka film awards 2020: Actors Prajwal, Akshata shine
ACTORS Prajwal Devaraj and Akshata Pandavapura have been adjudged the Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, in the Karnataka State Film Awards for 2020, which were announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Heavy rain sends mercury plummeting across TN
THE unseasonal summer rains have brought much needed respite from the soaring temperatures as mercury plummeted across Tamil Nadu and in some districts dropped over 6 degrees Celsius below normal.
1 min
Spl Courts Acquits Anand Singh, Goa Min Khaunte in Illegal Iron Ore Case
A special court acquitted 12 accused, including former minister Anand Singh and Goa Tourism Minister Rohan S Khaunte, and three firms in an illegal export of iron ore case, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka Lokayukta \"utterly failed to prove the case\".
1 min
Cost of Intelligence: Can AI Sustain Itself?
Artificial intelligence firms are grappling with significant financial challenges despite rapid growth.
3 mins
WHEN JOKES NEED TO BE PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION
There is no dearth of laws addressing obscenity or profanity. Rather than suggesting more curbs on the freedom of speech, the judiciary should address the laws' overuse and misuse
4 mins
Amid row over duplicate voter cards, EC calls for discussion with parties
…as voters’ duplication row hits Parliament
1 min
Need for alcohol health warning labels: Lancet
LESS than one-third of all the countries globally have regulations mandating Alcohol Health Warning Labels (AHWLs) on alcohol containers, said a latest Lancet study.
1 min
Sitharaman wades into language row, raps DMK
AS the language war escalates, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its opposition to the three-language policy in the New Education Policy (NEP).
1 min
US intelligence chief Gabbard to visit India as part of India-Pacific tour
THE US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is set to visit India as part of a broader Indo-Pacific tour — in what could be the first visit by the senior official of the Trump 2.0 administration.
1 min
India, Mauritius aim to bolster ties as Modi reaches Port Louis
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, emphasizing the strong emotional connection between India and the island nation.
1 min
Amid shift in India's arms orders, Russia remains top supplier: Report
RUSSIA remains the biggest supplier of equipment and weapon systems for the Indian armed forces, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
1 min
Rape Survivor Allowed to Abort 28-Week Pregnancy
The Rajasthan High Court has allowed a 13-year-old rape survivor to terminate her seven months of pregnancy.
1 min
Assam will have its own satellites, says Himanta
ASSAM will launch its own satellites to obtain real-time data in some important sectors.
1 min
Gangster Gunned Down in Jharkhand Police Encounter
GANGSTER Aman Saw was killed in an encounter with police on Tuesday while he was being brought to Ranchi from Chhattisgarh on a transit remand.
1 min
Fadnavis Maha order on use of loudspeaker at places of worship
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday warned that strict actions will be taken against those who violate norms related to loudspeakers at the places of worship.
2 mins
Two youth en route to US held captive in Guatemala
TWO youths from Haryana and Punjab, who took the 'Dunki' route to the US, have allegedly been kidnapped and kept as hostages in Guatemala.
1 min
Cong workers booked for rioting, obstructing ED officials in C'garh
AN FIR has been registered against a Congress leader, Sunni Agrawal and 15-20 persons for rioting and obstructing the officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
1 min
Surreal it sounds! U'khand employee's 'deity' outburst stuns state secretariat
A peculiar scene unfolded at the Secretariat on Monday as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived for the scheduled meetings.
1 min
Parliamentary polls open in Greenland amid Trump threat
POLLS opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump seeks control of the strategic Arctic island.
1 min
Kyiv Bombards Moscow With Drones Amid Talks Over Ways To End War
Two people killed, 18 injured in the attack by 337 drones spread across 10 regions of Russia
2 mins
India Will Require 30,000 Pilots in Next 15-20 Years: Aviation Minister Naidu
INDIA will need 30,000 pilots in the next 15-20 years, said Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday.
1 min
Morgan Stanley Sees Sensex at 105,000 by December
At a time when Sensex is down about 12,000 points from its record highs and the domestic equity market is facing selling pressure, Morgan Stanley analysts remain optimistic.
1 min
IndusInd promoter promises to infuse capital if needed
ASHOK HINDUJA, chairman of IndusInd International Holding, the holding company of the crisis-hit IndusInd Bank, has promised to infuse capital if needed and has expressed confidence in the bank management led by CEO Sumant Kathpalia.
1 min
IT cos will need to invest more in US-based services
WITH the concerns growing about effects of US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, experts say the IT services industry is not an exception as the US is always a major destination and that they need to invest more in US-based services in order to avoid tariffs.
2 mins
Telcos may delay 6G launch due to low ROI
The global rollout of 5G networks has slowed. If viable 5G use cases don't materialise within next two-three years, the 6G launch could be pushed beyond 2030.
1 min
TCS to acquire Darshita Southern India Happy Homes
THE country's largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will acquire 100% equity share of Darshita Southern India Happy Homes Private Limited for Rs 2,250 crore in cash consideration.
1 min
Deepak, Antim set for trials
THE last two years have not been ideal for the country's wrestlers.
3 mins
Sen, Malvika advance; Prannoy out
LAKSHYA Sen and Malvika Bansod won their respective opening round matches in the All England Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday.
1 min
RCB finish WPL season with victory against MI
MUMBAI Indians fell short by 11 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last league game of the Women's Premier League, finishing second in the table.
1 min
Mumbai Secure Playoffs Berth With Win Over Bengaluru FC
MUMBAI City FC became the final team to qualify for the Indian Super League playoffs after their 2-0 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
1 min
Species Yet So Near, Yet So Far
Of a line running through the archipelago, the fauna was closely related to that of Southeast Asia, while to the east, the fauna bore strong similarities to that of Australia.
4 mins
BLOWN AWAY
A cool trend popularised by K-Pop stars, handheld fans are becoming a favourite among young B'lureans
2 mins
Revisions & Rituals
Bengaluru students preparing for their board exams share quirky, comforting habits that help them, while city-based mental health experts share self-care tips that they can cultivate as a recourse through the pressure
3 mins
Tumbling Out Of The Closet
Chikkamma Tours (Pvt.) Ltd, a gripping new queer bibliomystery by debut author Unmana, turns a popular Bengaluru bookstore into the scene of a murder and the bookstore's travel-agent neighbours into amateur sleuths
2 mins
Ramanagara Is A Film About An Educated, Patriotic Farmer: Vijay Raj
The Kannada industry in the past has delivered several films centered around farmers, and Ramanagara is the new entrant in that list.
1 min
HAPPY TO TEAM UP WITH GANESH FOR MY SECOND DIRECTORIAL: ARASU ANTHARE
OLDEN STAR GANESH is showing no signs of slowing down.
1 min
Dexter: Resurrection adds Eric Stonestreet
HOWTIME's upcoming drama series, Dexter: Resurrection, has added Modern Family actor Eric Stonestreet to its cast.
1 min
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