The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 13, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - March 13, 2025
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In this issue
March 13, 2025
Autorickshaw drivers' unions demand fare hike
Though most autorickshaw drivers never turn meters on before they start the ride and harass passengers by charging more despite the fixed fare, their unions have demanded a hike of Rs 10 in the base fare (minimum fare) for the first two km and an additional Rs 5 per km thereafter.
1 min
Retail inflation below 4% for 1st time in 6 months
At 3.61% in February, low CPI inflation raises hopes for another rate cut by RBI next month
1 min
Help Educate Out-of-School Kids, Rights Forum Tells Govt
A recent survey by the BBMP revealed that 6,936 children in Bengaluru are out of school.
1 min
Better footpaths, transport vital to decongest city: Report
BENGALURU is one of the most traffic-polluted cities in the world, calling for faster solutions to decongest traffic snarls.
1 min
MAR: Approval for road through Sulikere forest
A big relief is in store for the public when the Bangalore Development Authority's toll-free Major Arterial Road (MAR) which slices through the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout gets completed as it will reduce the travel time between South and West Bengaluru from 60 minutes to just 10 minutes.
1 min
GB Bill passed in Council, Oppn stages walkout
Hold elections to local bodies first, give more powers to zonal commissioners: BJP to govt
1 min
Once in 15 yrs: Saturn to appear 'ringless'
SATURN, known for its iconic rings, will appear \"ringless\" in the upcoming days around March 23 due to a rare event called a ring-plane crossing.
1 min
CII pushes for micro-entrepreneurial ecosystem
THE Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Karnataka chapter, hosted its annual state meeting on the theme 'Karnataka - Leading Technology and Knowledge Growth' on Wednesday to highlight the state's role in shaping India's economic future through technology, innovation and sustainable business practices.
1 min
15 Popular Spots in Hampi Unsafe for Tourists?
More than 15 popular tourist spots in Hampi are unsafe for tourists, according to activists.
1 min
Head Constable Among 2 Held for Giving Call Records to Conwoman
TWO persons, including a police head constable, have been arrested in connection with a case filed against conwoman Aishwarya Gowda for illegally obtaining call detail records (CDRs) of four individuals to threaten and extort money.
1 min
KPSC exams: Translators to face action for errors in question papers
THE state government on Wednesday decided to recommend to the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to blacklist the Kannada translators who made mistakes while preparing question papers in Kannada.
1 min
Siddu stands firm, says won't abolish
DESPITE BJP legislators' demand to abolish the committees of Congress members formed to oversee implementation of guarantee schemes, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said the state government will not abolish them.
1 min
2.3L Homes Will Be Handed Over to Beneficiaries in a Year: Zameer
HOUSING Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan said the construction of 2.30 lakh houses under various schemes will be completed and handed over to the beneficiaries in the next one year.
1 min
Bus corpns incurred over ₹5.2k cr loss in 5 yrs: Min
\"PUBLIC transport services not only in Karnataka, but across India and the globe, make more losses than profits,\" Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy claimed in the Council on Wednesday.
1 min
HC quashes proceedings against two BJP MLAs
THE Karnataka High Court quashed proceedings initiated against MLAs Manjula Limbavali and Dr Shailendra Beldale, based on private complaints registered against them, on charges of concealing property details and giving a wrong address of the residence, respectively, in the affidavit filed along with nomination papers.
1 min
Siddu Backs Stalin's Move to Oppose Delimitation Exercise
KARNATAKA Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his support to his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin's move to form a Joint Action Committee (JAC) comprising like-minded states to oppose the Union Government's proposed delimitation exercise.
2 mins
Kerala Guv breaks protocol, joins Pinarayi to meet Nirmala
BREAKING protocols, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar joined Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for an informal meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Delhi's Kerala House on Wednesday to raise the state's pressing demands, including the release of central funds and a special financial package for landslide-hit Wayanad.
1 min
Forest land gutted in Kudremukh, involvement of locals suspected
APPROXIMATELY 15 hectares of forest land were reduced to ashes in Kudremukh National Park (KNP) owing to a forest fire on Tuesday.
1 min
The Import of Iron Age Discoveries in Tamil Nadu
He recent archaeological revelations from Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu have sent ripples across historical and scientific communities.
3 mins
Trump Transactions Spell Trouble for Transatlantic Pacts
The bullying of Zelenskyy flies in the face of decades-old alliances between the US and Europe. A quick history tour shows what their unravelling might mean for the world
4 mins
Make Aadhaar-based payment optional, says House panel
A parliamentary panel report has argued that Aadhaar-based payment system (APBS) for MGNREGA workers should be kept optional and alternative payment mechanisms are made available to ensure that they get their rightful wages.
1 min
Budget allocation to health ministry continues to fall
A parliamentary panel has noted that despite the National Health Policy's target of increasing government health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025, the allocation to the health sector, particularly to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has not gone up.
1 min
MoD inks pacts with BEL for procurement contract of radar at cost of ₹2.9K cr
Bolstering capability
1 min
Firm up norms before announcement to skip delays
Highlighting the delay in finalisation and necessary approvals for implementation of various schemes, the standing committee on Housing and Urban affairs has recommended that the ministry should complete paperwork and guidelines for any scheme in consultation with stakeholders before any budget announcement.
1 min
Oilfields Amendment Bill gets House approval
THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations.
1 min
Over 2.6K Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in 13 months: MoS to RS
The government on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the border guarding force BSF has apprehended 2,601 Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to enter the Indian side from along the frontiers in the last 13 months beginning January 1, 2024.
1 min
Reduction of seats will be against principle of federal structure: CPM
THE Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Wednesday sought a consensus on the issue of delimitation, stressing that the exercise based on the current population would result in a decline of political representation of southern states in Parliament.
1 min
Modi Unveils 'Mahasagar' Vision for Global South, Bolsters Mauritius Ties
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi launched MAHASAGAR, a vision for security and growth for the Global South, as India and Mauritius strengthened their strategic partnership amid China's growing influence in the region in Mauritius on Wednesday.
1 min
Omar-led govt launches bids for 305 liquor shops
AS the demand for banning sale and consumption of liquor is growing and legislators have moved the Private Members Bill on banning liquor in J&K Assembly, the Jammu and Kashmir government has launched bids for 305 liquor shops in the Union Territory.
1 min
Woman killed for refusing to hand over Maiya aid
A woman in Jharkhand's Garhwa has allegedly been killed by her in-laws over her refusal to hand over the financial aid she received under the Maiya Samman Yojana to them.
1 min
₹4.2L cr Budget Bets Big on Ladli Behna Yojana
MADHYA Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Wednesday presented a ₹4.21 lakh crore-plus budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
2 mins
Maha amends birth, death registration laws to curb fake certificates
The Maharashtra government has introduced stricter rules by amending laws to curb fake registration of births and deaths by foreign nationals, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in the assembly on Wednesday.
1 min
No more 10-km run as J'khand tweaks rules for recruitment of excise cops
LESS than a year after over 13 candidates died in the excise constable recruitment drive in Jharkhand while attempting to clear the physical test required for selection, the state has decided to relax the rules.
1 min
'Feminist' Rabri takes 'bhaang' potshots at Nitish in Assembly
ALLEGATIONS and counter-allegations flew thick and fast in the Bihar legislative council on Wednesday, as CM Nitish Kumar and his predecessor, Rabri Devi, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, exchanged heated words over developmental works undertaken during their respective regimes.
1 min
ASI Asked to Whitewash Sambhal Mosque in a Week
HC asks mosque committee to reimburse cost within seven days
1 min
Train hijack drama over, 21 passengers killed, says Pak army
PAKISTAN military operation to rescue hostages from a train hijacked by terrorists ended on Wednesday with all hostages recovered, Dawn reported.
1 min
Trump Says Ball in Russia's Court to Accept Ceasefire Plan
Special envoy Steve Witkoff may travel to Moscow to meet Putin
2 mins
Ola Electric Sees Auto Segment's Breakeven in Q1
OLA ELECTRIC MOBILITY LTD said on Wednesday it has concluded its company-wide cost-reduction initiative, the 'Network Transformation and Opex Reduction Programme,' which will help its automotive segment to achieve EBITDA breakeven in Q1FY26.
1 min
RBI asks for forex derivative info from banks
Banking regulator is examining derivatives exposures of private and state-run banks which have large forex derivatives
2 mins
Riyadh Air eyes partnership with Air India and IndiGo
TONY DOUGLAS, CEO of the soon-to-be-launched Riyadh Air, is exploring partnerships with home-grown airlines — Air India and IndiGo — as the new Saudi Arabian carrier seeks to establish a strong presence in the Indian market, particularly in the India-Saudi sector.
1 min
India to have 1 mn start-ups by 2035: Nandan Nilekani
WITH many unicorns flipping back to India, by 2035 India will be the most preferred IPO market globally, said Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
1 min
Pact with telcos may expedite Starlink's India entry process
The Indian government may soon grant a licence to Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its satellite communication services in India, following a partnership with the country's leading telecom service providers, as per industry analysts.
1 min
JLR May Shelve EV Production Plans From TN Plant
Tata Motors said on Wednesday that the specific models and production timelines at its upcoming Tamil Nadu plant will be aligned with the broader strategies and market requirements of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
1 min
Singapore state-run Temasek acquires 10% stake in Haldiram's for ₹8,000 cr
SINGAPORE'S state-owned investment firm Temasek has signed a deal to acquire approximately 10% of Haldiram Snacks Foods Private Limited (HSFPL) for over ₹8,000 crore (around $1 bn), according to sources familiar with the development.
1 min
SIP Inflows Drop to 3-Month Low of ₹25,999 Cr in Feb on Market Sell-Off
FOR the second month in a row, the monthly inflows into systematic investment plans (SIPs) has fallen to ₹25,999 crore in February as the market selloff intensified, pulling down all sub segments.
1 min
Hyderabad FC Hold Kerala to 1-1 Draw in ISL
HYDERABAD FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.
1 min
Deepak eyes int'l career relaunch with Asian C'ships qualification
BETWEEN August and September 2019, wrestler Deepak Punia's stock hit the roof.
2 mins
Hardik of things: India's balance manufacturer
Numbers might not reflect, but Pandya was key to India's CT success
2 mins
Reds pay the penalty in thrilling pre-quarters
PARIS Saint-Germain held their nerve to beat Liverpool 4-1 on penalties and reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday after their tie finished one-apiece on aggregate, while Bayern Munich saw off Bayer Leverkusen to complete a 5-0 win over both legs.
1 min
Early exit for Sindhu, Rohan-Ruthvika in Rd2
STAR Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered an inexplicable meltdown, bowing out of the All England Championships with a three-game loss to Korea's Kim Ga Eun in the women's singles opening round on Wednesday.
1 min
Astro-Tourism & Dark Sky Conclave
This event in collaboration with Uttarakhand Tourism Board will bring together astro-enthusiasts to promote dark sky conservation and train ambassadors of the night sky across India.
1 min
MISE EN SCÈNE
As The White Lotus turns luxury hotels into star attractions, the set-jetting trend proves that hit web series are drawing travellers eager to live out their main character energies
2 mins
Indian Passport Rules Are Set To Change This Year!
This change is part of the newly amended Passport Rules of 1980, as per an official notification issued recently. Here are the revised guidelines...
2 mins
14-YEAR-OLD ANANTHAPADMANABHAN MOHAN RECENTLY BECAME THE FIRST INDIAN SINGER-DRUMMER TO APPEAR ON THE GERMAN EDITION OF THE VOICE KIDS, A POPULAR MUSIC SHOW
14-year-old boy, Ananthapadmanabhan Mohan, also known by his nickname, Ananthu, recently made history by taking the stage at The Voice Kids' 13th season, wowing the audience with a rendition of Beggin, a song recently popularised by Italian rock band Måneskin, as a tribute to his affection for the genre.
2 mins
'Manada Kadalu will be a musical journey that speaks to the soul'
Director Yogaraj Bhat and music composer V Harikrishna discuss their latest musical, how they focused on simplicity of the songs, and the role of sea waves in the score
3 mins
Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan's Metro In Dino Gets New Release Date
Nurag Basu's much-delayed romantic drama Metro In Dino will now be released in theatres on July 4, the makers announced on Tuesday.
1 min
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