The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025
CJI Khanna suggests Gavai as his successor
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday sent a proposal to the Union law ministry recommending Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor.
1 min
Interim SC order curbing parts of Waqf Act likely
3-judge bench led by the CJI gives the govt additional day to present its case
2 mins
Students who failed PU exam-I can still appear for CET, says Min
MINISTER for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa, announced that 92.4% of II PUC students who did not clear the first examination but have enrolled for the second exam will still be eligible to appear for the Common Entrance Test (CET).
2 mins
Age norm relaxed for Std 1 admissions only for this yr
Kids aged 5.5 yrs can join school; rule only for state board syllabus
2 mins
20 Villages Oppose Varthur Elevated Corridor Project
OVER 20 villages surrounding Varthur on Wednesday submitted a memorandum signed by more than 2,000 residents to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, demanding the scrapping of the proposed 1.92 km Varthur elevated corridor project.
1 min
Day 2 of truckers' stir: Supply of goods hit, prices may skyrocket
INDEFINITE strike by truckers entered its second day on Tuesday, gradually hitting the supply of essential commodities.
1 min
Auto Driver Crushed to Death as Metro Girder Falls from Truck
Girder was reportedly not fastened properly, truck driver flees scene, later apprehended
3 mins
Cabinet Meeting Today To Discuss Caste Census Report
State government may play delay tactic, set up sub-committee or expert panel
2 mins
MUDA case: HC notice to CM, others
The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathy BM, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy, and others in a writ appeal seeking a CBI probe into the MUDA scam.
1 min
Siddu's promises now a burden, says Vijayendra
DURING the second phase of the Janakrosh Yatra in Belagavi, BJP state chief BY Vijayendra launched a strong verbal assault on the Congress government in the state, alleging widespread corruption, poor governance, and policy failures within just 20 months of coming to power.
1 min
D'gere woman hit with pipes, sticks, 6 arrested
THE district police on Tuesday arrested six men on charges of attacking a woman at Tavarekere in Channagiri taluk of the district.
1 min
Shed caste tag from school, college names: Madras HC
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has ordered removal of caste tags from school and college names within four weeks.
1 min
Ex-MD of Bhovi Corp Held in Money Laundering Case
The Directorate of Enforcement on Wednesday announced the second arrest in the money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation (KBDC).
1 min
THE SIGNAL FROM SIGNALGATE
IGNALGATE sounds pointedly scandalous. But does it have the cachet of the earlier 'gates'? Here are some consequential ones—Watergate, Murdochgate, Abu Ghraibgate, Bibigate, Cablegate, Gaetzgate, Contragate, Choppergate and Coalgate (the last two from India). Wikipedia has a dynamic list of 286 events that are -gate suffixed, ranging from political shockers to frivolous hijinks.
3 mins
THE BRAVE NEW UNIVERSE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Whether it comes from the Left or the Right, we must create safe spaces for airing criticism. Modernity depends on it. Intermedial hermeneutics offers a way out
4 mins
Day 2: ED grills Vadra for 5 hrs in land deal case
Businessman Robert Vadra on Wednesday appeared before the ED for the second round of questioning in connection with the probe into a case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) linked to a 2008 Haryana's Gurugram land deal.
1 min
Amid Trump tariff talk, Vance will meet Modi during 3-day India visit
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance will embark on a week-long visit to Italy and India from April 18 to 24, White House announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Day II: ED grills Vadra for 5 hrs in land deal case
Businessman Robert Vadra on Wednesday appeared before the ED for the second round of questioning in connection with the probe into a case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) linked to a 2008 Haryana's Gurugram land deal.
1 min
Buzz of Cabinet expansion in May after PM-Prez meet
Some ministers may be dropped due to their age or performance
2 mins
ATMs on moving train as rlys set to launch cash withdrawal facility soon
INDIANS may shortly be able to withdraw cash from ATMs inside running trains.
1 min
India says regional representation sole criterion for UNSC expansion
INDIA has strongly objected to proposals introducing religion or faith as criteria for representation in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasising that such parameters are inconsistent with the long-established principle of regional representation.
1 min
Furore over ex-RAW chief's Abdullah story
A political storm has erupted in J&K over the revelations by ex-RAW chief AS Dulat in his new book that National Conference president and former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah backed the Centre's move to abrogate Article 370 in private and was also willing to align with the BJP.
1 min
11 Underground Bunkers of Top Maoist Leader Demolished and 7 IEDs Defused
In a major breakthrough, the security forces on Tuesday demolished 11 bunkers belonging to top Maoist leader Misir Besra, having a bounty of ₹1 crore on his head, and diffused seven powerful Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Saranda forests of Chaibasa.
1 min
Post-tariff, Punjab Basmati cultivation may drop
The prospect of looming American tariffs and growing Iran-US tensions affecting the price of aromatic, premium rice variety of Basmati this year is giving rise to apprehensions that farmers of Punjab might prefer shifting to non-Basmati paddy.
1 min
Rahul Makes Moves, Unveils Gujarat Cong Revamp Plans
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, announced new organisational guidelines, promising that electoral candidates will \"not be imposed from the top\" and performance alone will be the criterion for ticket-seeking workers and ministry-seeking legislators.
1 min
Army saves jawan stuck in communal clashes, forms helpline for others
THE Indian Army has established a soldiers' helpline and dispatched a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) in Murshidabad following an SOS call from a soldier in the West Bengal town which has witnessed violence over the Waqf legislation.
1 min
Didi smells conspiracy in riots
CHIEF MINISTER Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called the Murshidabad violence over the Waqf Amendment Act as a \"pre-planned communal riot\", accusing a section of the BSF, central agencies under the Union home ministry, and the BJP of orchestrating tension by facilitating cross-border influx from Bangladesh.
2 mins
Harvard Is a Joke, Undeserving of US Federal Funding: Don
PRESIDENT Donald Trump called Harvard a \"joke\" on Wednesday and said it should lose its government research contracts after the top US university refused to accept demands to come under outside political supervision.
1 min
Israeli defense minister says troops will be in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria indefinitely
ISRAEL's defense minister said Wednesday that troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, remarks that could further complicate talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release.
1 min
Row over trans rights: UK court rules definition of 'woman' based on sex at birth
BRITAIN's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a \"woman\" is based on a person's sex at birth, a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for the bitter debate over trans rights.
1 min
Global trade could slide in 2025: WTO
THE World Trade Organization on Wednesday said the volume of trade in goods worldwide is expected to fall by 0.2% this year on account of US President Donald Trump's shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China.
1 min
Gold crosses ₹95,000 mark amid tariff woes
THE continuing weakness of the dollar coupled with the rising trade tension between the US and China -- with the former hiking import duties on shipments from the latter to 245% from 125% -- has led to the safe haven asset gold hitting a new high, going past the $3,300/ounce-mark in the global markets and scaling past the ₹95,000/10 gram mark (for 24 carat) in the domestic market on Wednesday.
1 min
BluSmart Halts Services After Sebi Curbs on Gensol
ELECTRIC vehicle (EV)-only ride-hailing platform BluSmart has temporarily suspended bookings in major cities, including Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, following financial turmoil at its key backer and fleet provider, Gensol Engineering Ltd (GEL).
1 min
Trump to launch housing project in Gurugram
Smartworld Developers and Tribeca Developers are bringing back Trump-branded residential project in Gurgaon. They have announced the launch of Trump Residences Gurgaon on Wednesday.
1 min
Wipro profit rises 26%; outlook weak
AMID uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds, IT services firm Wipro expects clients to take a more measured approach, especially on large transformation programmes and discretionary spending.
2 mins
Trade Deficit with China Swells to $100 Billion in FY25
Growing gap between 2 nations is due to fall in India's exports to China
1 min
FM's visit 'triggers' flow of investment from UK; to firm up economic ties
AMID uncertain economic and business conditions globally, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent UK visit assumes significance with both the countries committing greater investment and cooperation.
1 min
Musk's Starlink may soon get license to operate in India; co officials meet Goyal
ELON MUSK-led Starlink is likely to receive a license soon to launch satellite broadband services in India, as company representatives met with commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday to discuss future investment plans in the country.
1 min
Smoking gun: Suruchi Singh, India's latest golden girl in shooting
LATE on Tuesday, pistol shooter Suruchi Singh nailed her second gold medal in as many weeks.
3 mins
Canada, Nigeria join India as contenders to host 2030 CWG
INDIA is not alone in showing interest in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
1 min
PSG Keep CL Bid Alive, Barcelona Survive Scare
PARIS Saint-Germain's bid to win a first Champions League crown remains on course but the French giants only just survived a bumpy ride against Aston Villa on Tuesday as old ghosts almost came back to haunt them.
1 min
Maligned Martyr
Portraying the Pathos
3 mins
Think about it
Here's the buzz from the tattooing community after the health dept's decision to regulate procedures
1 min
Bhavana To Join Vikhyath's Your's Sincerely Raam
The Romeo actor is reuniting with Ganesh and is collaborating with Ramesh Aravind for the first time in this rooted '90s tale.
1 min
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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