The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 11, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
Victim invited trouble, HC says in rape case
THE Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man accused of raping a postgraduate student of a top private university campus in Noida, stating that the victim had \"invited trouble\" upon herself.
1 min
MUDA: Cops Accept Version of All Accused
LOKAYUKTA police, who recently filed a closure report in the MUDA site allotment scam, seem to have \"accepted\" all explanations given by the accused, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
1 min
Work On Nandi Ropeway May Start In May
As the Karnataka government awaits approval from the Central government for the ambitious ropeway project in Nandi Hills, the state tourism department has set May 2025 as the target to lay the foundation stone.
2 mins
Diesel price hike, lack of cold storage double blow to horti sector
Only 221 freezers available across state; Operational expenses to rise by 15-20%
2 mins
UK banker connects to roots with KA 25 on his Tesla
SANDEEP Hoskoti, a banker from London and a native of Hubballi, has a unique way of showcasing his roots. He has customised the number plate of his Tesla to resemble the Hubballi vehicle registration code. The personalised plate reads 'KA 25 HBL', in a nod to his hometown.
1 min
Residents Term Garbage Cess Unscientific, Burden
HOTEL owners and commercial associations in Bengaluru have decided to approach Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, urging him to intervene and roll back the newly implemented garbage cess, calling it 'unscientific' and financially burdensome.
1 min
2 Convicted for Drug Peddling
THE Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act Special Court on Thursday convicted two drug peddlers, including a Nigerian, for trying to sell narcotics.
1 min
5 Dead in Two Separate Accidents
FIVE people died in two major accidents on the city outskirts -- in Nelamangala and Devanahalli traffic police limits -- on Thursday morning.
1 min
Pesticide residues found in water bottles, says FDA
Contamination due to improper water sourcing, poor quality control
2 mins
Adopt Proper Method to Tackle Erring Officials: HC
The Karnataka government should adopt and implement a proper mechanism for taking action against erring officials who fail to take immediate action under provisions of the Karnataka Scheduled Castes And Scheduled Tribes (Prohibition of Transfer of Certain Lands) Act, by making suitable provisions in the Act and rules thereunder, the Karnataka High Court has said.
1 min
Ensure panic buttons are fixed properly in public vehicles
WHILE the state transport department has mandated affixing emergency panic buttons in public vehicles, including buses, cabs, maxi-cabs, and goods vehicles with national permits, it has also ordered that the panic devices and buttons be in working condition when accessed by people during emergencies.
1 min
Study by expert firms after AAI report, says MB Patil
A HIGH-level team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), which has inspected three sites for the proposed second airport for Bengaluru, is likely to share its report with the Karnataka government in a month, Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil said on Thursday.
1 min
Greens vow legal, political battle against Mahadayi
WHILE the Karnataka government is attempting to launch the Kalasa-Banduri project in haste, even before the Centre's green signal, environmental activists in the state and Goa have vowed to continue their struggle to put the brakes on it.
2 mins
GST Shadow Looms Over Apartment Complexes
WITH apartments now the default mode of urban living, the government is tapping housing societies to impose 18 per cent GST on monthly maintenance.
1 min
Olive ridley turtle hatchlings released into Byndoor sea
IN a major conservation effort, olive ridley turtle hatchlings were released into the sea in Byndoor for the first time, this year.
1 min
Menstruating girl made to take exam outside class in TN
A private school principal in Coimbatore was suspended on Thursday after a Dalit girl was forced to sit outside her classroom on the steps and made to write an annual exam due to her menstruation cycle.
1 min
Ramadoss demotes son, takes PMK reins
In a dramatic turn of events for the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), its founder Dr S Ramadoss on Thursday announced to the media at his house in Villupuram district that he would take over the post of party president from his son and former Union minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss with immediate effect.
1 min
The Art Of The Possible
The opposition in West Bengal is perfectly justified in demanding Mamata Banerjee's resignation for heading a corrupt administration.
3 mins
Kerala's Drug Crisis: A Call for Collective Action
Drug addiction is as much a social and psychological issue as a medical one. Success in tackling it will require a united front from government, families and community leaders
4 mins
Pakistan backs off, says Rana Canadian national
JUST hours before Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, landed in the national capital on Thursday, Pakistan's Foreign Office issued a video statement distancing itself from him.
1 min
Miami to Palam on Gulfstream G550 with Bucharest stopover
A high-stakes international mission concluded with the arrival of Tahawwur Hussain Rana in India on Thursday evening, as a Gulfstream G550 aircraft carrying the key 26/11 Mumbai terror accused touched down at Delhi's Palam Airport.
1 min
NHAI put in place rating system for infra assets
THE National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a ranking mechanism to rate its infrastructure assets to determine their structural safety and look for remedial measures for their upkeep and regular monitoring.
1 min
120 Oppn MPs for repeal amendment to RTI Act...
OVER 120 parliamentarians from various constituents of the INDIA bloc, including Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, have written a letter to Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking the repeal of the amendments made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
1 min
SC says will hear on April 16 batch of pleas over religious conversions
A three-judge Supreme Court bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan is scheduled to hear on April 16 a batch of petitions regarding religious conversions in the country.
1 min
India, Japan to work on strengthening bilateral ties in tourism sector
THE fourth Joint Working Group Meeting on Tourism Cooperation between India and Japan held on Tuesday in the Capital saw the exchange of valuable inputs and discussions on new investment opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector between the two nations.
1 min
Vaishnaw says RTI Act protects personal data
UNION IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified that personal details that are subjected to public disclosure under various laws will continue to be disclosed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act even after the implementation of the new data protection rules.
1 min
Will Never Allow Waqf Act to be Implemented in J'khand: Minister
As controversy over the Waqf (Amendment) Act rages on, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari has defiantly declared that he would not allow the legislation to be implemented in the state at any cost.
1 min
C'garh gets 1st semiconductor plant in Raipur
INDIA'S first semiconductor chip manufacturer will launch a semiconductor chip and advanced packaging unit in Chhattisgarh's new capital city, Nava Raipur.
1 min
Poison Plot In Surat Diamond Factory Busted
In a horrifying case of suspected mass poisoning, unidentified perpetrators spiked the drinking water filter at a diamond factory in Surat's Kapdra area with a pouch of Cellophane—a toxic pesticide typically used to preserve grains.
1 min
BJP Will Launch Outreach From April 20 to Counter Oppn 'Misinfo' Campaign
THE Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) proposes a month-long nationwide campaign to counter the Opposition's alleged misinformation about the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
1 min
BJP-led Waqf Board, Omar govt at odds on Act in J&K
IN Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Waqf Board led by a BJP leader, is at odds with the elected Omar Abdullah government over the Waqf Amendment Act.
1 min
Security forces step up offensive, destroy five J'khand Maoist bunkers
IN a major breakthrough, security forces have demolished five underground Maoist bunkers in the Kalpaburu jungles, falling under Jaraikele police station in Chaibasa.
1 min
Defence chiefs from 30 countries meet for talks on Ukraine peace force
BRITAIN's defence minister on Thursday urged military leaders from around 30 countries to press ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with Russia.
1 min
China seeks allies as Don raises tariffs, vows to fight till the end
CHINA is reaching out to other nations as the US layers on more tariffs in what appears to be an attempt to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat.
1 min
Russia, US swap high-profile prisoners amid tensions
MOSCOW freed a Russian American convicted of treason in exchange for a Russian German man jailed on smuggling charges in the US, a prisoner swap that was completed Thursday as the two countries met to repair ties.
1 min
US clarifies tariffs on China is 145%; EU pauses retaliation for 90 days
White House says the 125% is over and above the 20% already imposed by Trump earlier
1 min
Apple Sent 1.5 Million iPhones to US Ahead of Tariff Notice
Speedy transit
1 min
BlackRock Largest Investor in $750 mn Bond Issue by Adani
FUNDS managed by BlackRock, the global investment behemoth, emerged as the largest subscribers of Adani Group's $750 million private bond issuance.
1 min
India to gain if Apple shifts iPhone mfg from China
INDIA could be a major beneficiary of any move to shift iPhone production meant for the US to a cheaper destination, according to a Counterpoint Research report.
1 min
Markets May See Some Sparks on Temporary Halt in US Tariff
DOMESTIC equities are poised for a strong opening on Friday, buoyed by a global market surge after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to new tariffs.
2 mins
To defer wage hike amid macro uncertainties
TATA Consultancy Services will defer wage hikes for its employees due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
1 min
Term loan lenders sue Byju Raveendran in US court for $533 mn 'theft'
BYJU'S term loan lenders have filed a lawsuit against founder Byju Raveendran, his wife and co-founder Divya Gokulnath and Anita Kishore (former chief strategy officer) in the US Bankruptcy court.
1 min
Moody's Revises India GDP Growth to 6.1% for 2025
RATING agency Moody's has revised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.1% in 2025 from its March estimate of 6.4% as the threat of 26% tariff hangs over India.
1 min
Homebuyers protest against Jaypee proj delays
THE weighted average launch price of homes in India's top 9 cities rose by 9% in FY 2024-25 to Rs 13,197 per sq. ft. as compared to Rs 12,569 per sq. ft. in FY 2023-24, said a report by NSE-listed data analytics firm PropEquity.
1 min
Local lad Rahul, bowlers help Delhi beat Bengaluru
THE wizardry of spinners (Kuldeep Yadav, Vipraj Nigam) and KL Rahul's unbeaten 93 (off 53 balls) helped Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here. Delhi now have four wins out of four so far this season.
1 min
Dhoni is important for CSK: Clarke
DESPITE question marks over the batting order of the Chennai Super Kings, particularly with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Australia captain and commentator Michael Clarke stressed the importance of game situations.
1 min
With Dhoni back as captain, CSK seek balance
Injury to Gaikwad leaves the five-time champions with little choice as they opt for the 43-year-old star mid season
3 mins
Sensational Barcelona Destroy Dortmund
ROBERT Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday.
1 min
Global PC shipments rise 4.9% in Q1 2025 amid tariff uncertainty
PERSONAL Computer (PC) shipments grew by 4.9% year-on-year during the first quarter of 2025, with global volumes reaching 63.2 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).
2 mins
Organisations to use small, task-specific AI models more by 2027
By 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models three times more often than general-purpose large-language models (LLMs), according to Gartner, an American research and advisory firm.
1 min
NOW CHECK MOBILE NETWORK AVAILABILITY IN YOUR AREA BEFORE BUYING A SIM
Mobile users in India can now check which network technologies—such as 2G, 4G, or 5G—are available in their area before purchasing a SIM card.
1 min
Capgemini to Create Industry-Specific Agentic AI Solutions
APGEMINI will create industry-specific agentic AI solutions that are designed to handle customer requests across all communication channels—be it web, social or phone.
1 min
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