The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 22, 2025
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In this issue
April 22, 2025
Sri Krishnadevaraya's tomb is now a mutton market!
THE tomb of erstwhile ruler of Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya at Anegundi has been turned into a mutton market.
1 min
Modi, Vance Hail Progress in Trade Talks
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice-President JD Vance on Monday hailed the significant progress in the ongoing talks for a fair and forward-looking bilateral trade agreement.
1 min
Twin Towers Coming Up In Majestic Could Be Rented Out Too
State govt to start feasibility study; expert team to advise on construction, model
2 mins
Breathless in Bengaluru? Air pollution graph shooting up in past four years
IT'S not just Delhi that is battling smoky skies; air pollution has been on the rise in Bengaluru too since the past four years, showed a study report released on Monday.
1 min
1,533 Garbage Blackspots: Palike, RWA Teams to Fix Them
To fix garbage blackspots across the city, the Bangalore Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML), an offshoot of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has kicked off a massive awareness drive on proper disposal of waste and strict penalties for violations.
1 min
Politicians, Religious Leaders Remember Pope Francis' Legacy
Religious and political leaders from across Karnataka paid tribute to Pope Francis who passed away in Rome on Monday, recalling the late pontiff as a symbol of peace, humility and compassion.
1 min
Ranya, Tarun Raju Made 25 One-Day Trips To Dubai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) informed the Karnataka High Court that actor Harshavardhini Ranya and Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, went on one-day trips from Bengaluru to Dubai 25 times.
2 mins
Original Report Missing? Cabinet May Discuss Row
THE state cabinet that would resume the discussions on the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey 2025 or the caste census report on May 2, is likely to take note of the BJP's allegations that the original report is missing from the state backward classes commission office.
1 min
KEONICS' new portal to enable state govt to buy items at fair price
TO make government purchases more transparent and bring more rural youth into the tech sector, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday launched a new e-commerce portal developed by Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS), the state's IT agency.
1 min
HDK questions Rayareddy's U-turn on 'graft'
UNION minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday slammed senior Congress leader Basavaraj Rayareddy, accusing him of a volte-face on corruption in Karnataka, and questioning his sudden praise for CM Siddaramaiah, just weeks after branding the state as \"corrupt\".
1 min
4 K'taka HC Judges to Be Transferred, AAB Protests
THE Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of four judges of the Karnataka High Court to different high courts.
1 min
BJP urges Speaker to revoke suspension of its 18 MLAs
BJP leaders on Monday met Assembly Speaker UT Khader and urged him to revoke the suspension of 18 MLAs from their party.
1 min
BJP Seeks Probe Into Smart Meter 'Scam'
BJP MLAs led by former deputy CM CN Ashwathnarayana have filed a complaint with Karnataka Lokayukta seeking an investigation into the alleged scam in procurement of smart meters by the Energy Department.
1 min
Reclassify Balajiga, Banajiga under Group B for education and job: HC
THE Karnataka High Court declared that classification of Balajiga/Banajiga community for employment purpose being different from educational purpose is discriminatory, illegal and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.
1 min
Gold hits new high, 10gm of 24-carat touches ₹1L
TEN grams of 24-carat gold crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark in Bengaluru.
1 min
After Karnataka, Rahul asks TG, Himachal govts to implement 'Rohith Vemula Act'
SENIOR Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to the chief ministers of party-ruled Telangana and Himachal Pradesh to enact a law to ensure no one faces caste-based discrimination in education system.
1 min
Govt failed to protect border with China: Pallam Raju
FORMER Union Minister of State for Defence Mallipudi Mangapati Pallam Raju on Monday alleged that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre has failed to protect India's border with China.
1 min
KMF on Expansion Mode, Set to Enter Rajasthan, MP
Also plans protein-rich items, bakery delicacies
1 min
ISRO Successfully Docks Two Satellites, Power Exchange Starts
As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully docked two low-orbit satellites — SDX-01 and SDX-02 (Target and Chaser) — as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) on Monday morning, scientists said there is no time to relax as challenges are still on.
2 mins
Soon, 100 More Kalika Kendras to Come Up in K'taka to Teach Kannada
AFTER teaching basic Kannada to 2,000 non-Kannadigas in 30 Kalika Kendras (learning centres) in places like the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and Reserve Bank of India in Bengaluru, the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) is all set to open 100 such centres across Karnataka.
1 min
WHAT'S MISSING IN LOAN ALGORITHMS
Last year, the rate of defaults on loans intermediated by financial technology platforms rose.
3 mins
Why Trump's Best Card Against Iran Is Diplomacy, Not War
Despite their sharp rhetoric, Trump and Netanyahu realize that a third war in the region isn't in anyone's interest. A strike on Iran's N-facilities would be counterproductive
4 mins
Seek A-G nod to file contempt plea against Dubey
THE Supreme Court on Monday told a lawyer, appearing for a petitioner, that he has to take the prior permission of the Attorney General (AG) to file a contempt petition against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his criticism of the apex court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI), clarifying that he need not seek the court's consent.
1 min
Pope Francis held India, PM close to his heart
S PM Narendra Modi rightly observed, His Holiness Pope Francis was a \"beacon of compassion, humility, and spiritual courage\" in a world fraught with conflicts, violence and despair.
1 min
Army on buying spree, inks ₹85K cr deals for arms procurement in '24-'25
THE Indian Army has worked out major procurement deals with an expenditure of ₹85,000 crore for 2024-2025, with a thrust on self-reliance.
1 min
Author Threatens to Sue 'Emergency' Producer Over Breach of Contract
COOMI Kapoor, a noted journalist and author of the book — The Emergency — has decided to take legal action against the producer of movie 'Emergency' (Manikarnika Films Pvt Ltd, a company owned by the family of actress turned politician Kangana Ranaut) and over-the-top (OTT) streaming service provider Netflix for alleged breach of contract, causing damage to her reputation.
1 min
'Need for relook at K'taka caste survey'
Former CM says the report, if accepted in the current form, will lead to polarisation & create tension in society
3 mins
Chirag ready to accept new role in Bihar, says MP
UNION Minister of Food Processing Industries and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has created a flutter in Bihar political circles by suggesting that he wants to return to state politics.
1 min
Flash floods leave behind trail of destruction in J&K
THE flash floods and landslides that killed three people left a trail of destruction in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, with affected people picking up the pieces and men and machinery deployed for restoration work on Monday.
1 min
Plot to attack Shah in pro-Amritpal WA group busted, 2 held
AFTER alleged screenshots of a WhatsApp group conversation in support of jailed pro-Khalistan leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh was leaked on social media, the Punjab Police on Monday registered a case and arrested two persons in the matter.
1 min
8 Maoists gunned down in J'khand
Central committee member carrying ₹1 cr reward among those killed in Bokaro encounter
2 mins
CM Meets PM Amid Buzz Over Gujarat Cabinet Rejig, Change of State BJP Chief
The recent buzz surrounding the Gujarat Cabinet expansion and the new BJP state chief gained traction after Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
1 min
2 arrested in Odisha over murder of Murshidabad father-son in Waqf stir
IN a major breakthrough, two key accused in the brutal killings of a father-son duo in Murshidabad during the recent violence over Waqf (Amendment) Act were arrested by a joint team of West Bengal STF and Jharsuguda police in the early hours of Monday in Bandhabahal outpost limits here.
1 min
In joint op, Meghalaya & Mumbai police bust criminal network; B'deshis nabbed
THE Meghalaya police, in coordination with Mumbai police, have busted a criminal network that not only facilitated the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals but also used their bank accounts — opened with forged documents — to carry out banking and cyber frauds.
1 min
Gold Set to Cross ₹1L Mark on Weak Dollar
Surge in yellow metal is on the back of weakening dollar and global uncertainties over Trump's imposition of tariffs
2 mins
PFC to declare Gensol account as fraudulent
POWER Finance Corporation is exploring various options, including declaring Gensol's account as fraudulent, due to alleged financial irregularities.
1 min
Airtel Adds 1.65 Million Users in Jan; Vi, BSNL Lose Subscribers
BHARTI AIRTEL, country's second-largest telecom service provider, gained the maximum number of 1.65 million customers in January 2025, followed by Reliance Jio, which added 0.68 million.
1 min
Cash burn to drop 80% in 2025: Unacademy CEO
EDTECH firm Unacademy, which aims to make the core business profitable soon, has seen major improvement in cash burn in its business.
1 min
Banks get breather on LCR until next financial yr
IN a big relief to banks, which have been facing liquidity issues, the Reserve Bank on Monday put off implementation of new tighter liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) to April 1, 2026.
1 min
Rosetta Invests ₹600 Crore Towards Leisure Market Push
BENGALURU-headquartered Rosetta Resorts & Holiday Homes has committed an outlay of Rs 600 crore over the next four years to solidify its presence in India's leisure hospitality market.
2 mins
Iyer and Kishan Back in BCCI's Central Contract
Duo's return to cricket body's list the main talking point; Pant promoted to Grade A
2 mins
Sudirman Cup: SatChi Withdraw
INDIA's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Monday withdrew from the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals due to illness in a big blow to the country's prospects at the prestigious mixed team championship to be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4.
1 min
Batters should convert starts into big scores: Ex-India pro Raju
FORMER India spinner and national selector, Venkatapathy Raju, echoed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's thoughts and insisted that adaptation is the key for the success in T20s. Punjab Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after managing to post a sub-par total on Sunday afternoon.
1 min
Fed Cup Athletics: Sachin, Pranav shine
THE 28th National Federation Senior Athletic Championship kicked off in Kochi with two meet records and a handful of personal best performances.
2 mins
GT's Top Three Show Up Once Again
GUJARAT Titans' top-three once again paved the way for the franchise to enjoy a win in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
1 min
NC Classic shifted to Bengaluru, Arshad yet to confirm
TWO-TIME Olympic and world championships medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday confirmed that the maiden edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin Throw will take place in Bengaluru instead of Panchkula in Haryana.
2 mins
BENGALURU THROUGH THE AGES
This ongoing exhibition offers a glimpse into Bengaluru's evolution from British Purgannah to a thriving metropolis through archival maps and photographs
2 mins
Casting light on caste
ERY often, art opens the door to dreams and hopes, weaving together the talents and stories of many and, at times, firmly and unapologetically fighting against injustice.
2 mins
Life's Colours Over The Grey Road
IFE is quite literally the road less-travelled! Well, who has seen tomorrow? In a sense, each moment we face is the newest experience of our lives, and these moments follow in instantaneous progression.
3 mins
LIVE & LOVE ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN ETHICS
HERE is an old cautionary folk tale from India that starts with two people walking to their house with a donkey that they had purchased from a fair a few miles away from their village.
2 mins
Yash begins Ramayana with divine blessings
The actor and co-producer of the film will step into the role of Raavan and will begin shooting this week
1 min
Mardaani 3 to release next year
ANI Mukerji's Mardaani 3 is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 27, 2026, the makers announced on Monday.
1 min
Cinema Is Where All Art Forms Meet: Praveen Kumar
OT all engineers stick to the script. Some, like Praveen Kumar G, choose to write a new one—one that belongs on the big screen.
1 min
The Idea For Gangster Alla Prankster Was Sparked By A Binge-Watching Spree
Director and actor Girish Kumar talks about merging YouTube culture with action comedy, casting Tilak as a gangster, and writing from real-life observations
2 mins
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