The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 25, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 25, 2025
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In this issue
April 25, 2025
Support amid queries at all-party meet
AT an all-party meeting convened by the government on Thursday, Opposition MPs questioned the security lapses behind the Pahalgam massacre, but assured that they were with the Centre on combating terrorism.
1 min
Now, Palike polls likely to get delayed further
WITH Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving his nod to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, which allows splitting the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into smaller corporations, Palike elections are likely to be delayed again.
1 min
Guv Okays Greater B'luru Bill, BBMP to Be Split Into 3 Corpns
GOVERNOR Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday approved the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2025, which allows splitting of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into smaller corporations.
1 min
KIA Gets Global Accolades for Sustainability Initiatives
The Kempegowda International Airport has earned international acclaim for its efforts in sustainability and safety, securing multiple prestigious recognitions from the Airports Council International (ACI).
1 min
Gowda wants CM not to go ahead with land acquisition for Bidadi project
FORMER prime minister HD Deve Gowda has voiced strong opposition to the proposed acquisition of nearly 10,000 acres of agricultural land in Bidadi hobli of Ramanagara district by the Greater Bangalore Development Authority (GBDA) for a township project.
1 min
BIS Raids Warehouse, Seizes Items Worth ₹2.5 Cr
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch Office, seized Rs. 2.5 crore worth of non-compliant goods at the largest warehouse of an e-commerce platform in South India.
1 min
Gatekeeper Held for Murder Bid on Ricky Rai
THE Bidadi police, investigating the Ricky Rai shooting case, on Thursday arrested the gatekeeper of his Bidadi mansion for opening fire on Ricky.
1 min
Tax inspector in Lokayukta net on bribery charges
BENGALURU Rural Lokayukta police detained commercial tax inspector Nijanandamurthy when he was allegedly accepting Rs 20 lakh as bribe from a private person near a hotel in Nagarabhavi, in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening.
1 min
Stop misuse of national emblems, symbols: HC
THE Karnataka High Court stated that higher-ups in the state and central governments should chalk out programmes to sensitise officials and implementing authorities to ensure there is no misuse of national emblems and national symbols in various forms.
1 min
One's religion should be within their homes: Manjunath's brother-in-law
\"ONE'S religion should remain within their homes and be confined to places of worship. It shouldn't extend beyond that,\" said Pradeep, brother-in-law of Shivamogga realtor Manjunath Rao, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday.
1 min
I have a 3-yr-old child, pleaded Bhushan
\"MY husband begged the terrorists to spare him, not for himself, but for our three-year-old son. But his requests fell on deaf ears. They asked us how can we celebrate when they are suffering and shot him,\" Bharat's wife, Dr Sujatha told TNIE.
1 min
K'taka will cooperate with Centre, says CM
ASSERTING that his government will fully cooperate with the Centre in combating terrorism, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said, \"The Union Government has taken certain actions. They should ensure that it (acts of terror) doesn't repeat.\"
1 min
Auto driver fined ₹1.4cr for fatal accident by minor
A Koppal court has imposed a whopping fine of Rs 1.41 crore on an auto owner, in a case which caused the death of a person when the autorickshaw was being driven by the auto-driver's minor son. The incident took place in Gangavathi on March 10, 2021.
1 min
Treatment for lifestyle diseases soon in PHCs
WITH the cases of lifestyle diseases increasing, the health department is planning to offer healthcare to such patients at its Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state at an affordable cost.
1 min
Biotech shaping future economy, public health
UNION Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Thursday emphasised the role of biotechnology in shaping India's future economy and public health.
1 min
Amid the grief, cyber attackers take aim at victim's daughter
IN a disturbing trend, Arathy Menon, daughter of N Ramachandran, who was killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, was on Thursday the target of cyber trolling.
1 min
Shepherds' Sons Crack UPSC Exam
Two members of shepherds' families from Belagavi and neighboring Kagal taluk of Maharashtra have cleared the UPSC examination with flying colours.
1 min
K'taka approves projects worth ₹3,647 cr in MM Hills cabinet meet
White-topping of roads in Mysuru, Int'nl cricket stadium planned
2 mins
For a Smarter, Not Smaller, Govt
Deregulation has become a new buzzword that one hears often these days with the coming in of the department of government efficiency in the US and Javier Milei in Argentina.
3 mins
War Clouds Gather Over South Asia
While preparing an appropriate response to the Pahalgam attack, Islamabad's realignment with Dhaka should be kept in view. Pakistan Army seems concerned of US support for India
4 mins
Terror Can't Extinguish Our Indomitable Spirit: J&K Parties' Resolution
AN all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam and supporting the Centre's efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
1 min
Oppn seeks action against terror camps, says assault on 'values of our republic'
LEADERS across party lines on Thursday sought decisive action against terrorism and destroying terror camps, even as they flagged security lapses in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were gunned down by terrorists.
1 min
Pahalgam shadow over Fawad Khan-starrer Abir Gulaal
HINDI romantic-comedy film 'Abir Gulal' featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the lead has run into rough weather as the Government on Thursday decided not to allow its release in India.
1 min
Water Storage Projects on Indus Basin May Be Okayed
AFTER suspending the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, India is toying with jacking up the capacity of existing reservoirs on the Indus Basin rivers flowing into Pakistan and withholding key rainfall data in the basin area from that country.
1 min
Pak terror link established, 3 LeT terrorists identified
IN the first breakthrough in the ongoing probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, security agencies have identified the three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists involved in gruesome killings of tourists.
2 mins
No visa to Pak nationals: India
NEW DELHI on Thursday briefed envoys from across the globe, including the US, the UK, France, China, and Russia, on the Pahalgam terror attack and its link to cross-border terrorism even as it stopped issuing visas to Pakistan nationals.
1 min
Indus Basin rivers backbone of Pak GDP, key to maintain food security
INDIA has suspended the 65-year-old Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in response to Pakistan's role in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
PAHALGAM WEARS DESERTED LOOK AMID TOURIST EXODUS
Except forces' movement, shops & restaurants, earlier brimming with visitors, remain shut
2 mins
Talks on as BSF jawan enters Pak, detained
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was detained by Pakistan Rangers after he accidentally crossed the Punjab border into the neighbouring country, and talks are on between the two forces to secure his release, officials said on Thursday.
1 min
Assam MLA held over 'misleading' remarks on attack
An MLA of Assam's Opposition party All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), Aminul Islam, was arrested on Thursday for linking the BJP-led Central government to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead.
1 min
What will happen to Shahnaaz Shahid of Karachi?
WITH the Centre's directives to Pakistani nationals living in India to leave the country within 48 hours following the Pahalgam massacre, the way forward for Shahnaaz Shahid of Karachi seems difficult as she has lost her travel documents, including her passport and visa documents, after coming to India.
1 min
Scramble at Attari as Pak nationals rush to leave, Afghan trade uncertain
Since Thursday morning, Pakistani nationals currently visiting India have been making a beeline for the Attari-Wagah border to return to their country.
2 mins
Kashmiri students harassed, abused & assaulted in Himachal and Punjab
THE Kashmiri students in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand were reportedly harassed by right-wing and fringe elements on Thursday following the Pahalgam killings, with several students in Dehradun succumbing to threats and fleeing home.
1 min
Trump Appalled by Russian Barrage of Missiles on Kyiv...
RUSSIA attacked Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 70 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July and just as peace efforts are coming to a head.
2 mins
Smoke from New Jersey wildfire to affect quality of air in New York City
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey's Pine Barrens was expected to grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area before rain arrives this week, authorities said.
1 min
Urges Putin to Stop Kyiv Attacks in Rare Rebuke
US President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to \"stop!\" after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
1 min
Devyani buys majority stake in Biryani by Kilo
DEVYANI INTERNATIONAL, which operates quick service restaurants (QSR) like KFC and Pizza Hut, has acquired an 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, the parent company of Biryani by Kilo.
1 min
Axis Bank profit declines to ₹7,118 cr on low fee income
Despite a growth in the core interest income, Axis Bank on Thursday reported a marginal drop in standalone net income at ₹7,118 crore in the March quarter, lower than ₹7,130 crore in the year-ago period, as its trading income fell substantially in the reporting period from over ₹1,000 crore to a low ₹173 crore.
1 min
ED raids Gensol, detains co-promoter
THE Enforcement Directorate Thursday conducted searches against beleaguered Gensol Engineering Ltd and detained its co-promoter Puneet Singh Jaggi from a Delhi hotel, official sources said.
1 min
SAMHI to sell 35% stake to GIC for ₹752 crore
SINGAPORE's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is acquiring a 35% stake in three subsidiaries of SAMHI Hotels—Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott (Bengaluru ORR), Hyatt Regency Pune and the recently acquired Trinity Hotel in Whitefield, Bengaluru—for an investment of Rs 752 crore.
2 mins
India's Total Wireless Mobile User Base Falls by 3 mn in Q4
INDIA's total wireless mobile subscriber base declined by 3.07 million in the quarter ending December 2024, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
1 min
Dry spell for FMCG cos continues
Subdued consumption spoils Q4 party for HUL, Nestle as sales grow at low single digit
2 mins
Airlines warn passengers of disruption due to Pak airspace closure
TWO of India's largest airlines—IndiGo and Air India—have warned passengers of service disruptions following Pakistan closing its airspace to Indian airlines.
1 min
Microsoft India & South Asia rejigs top deck; appoints COO, HR head
MICROSOFT on Thursday announced that Himani Agrawal has been elevated as chief operating officer (COO), Microsoft India & South Asia.
1 min
Airtel seeks conversion of spectrum dues into equity
AFTER Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel has approached the government for conversion of its deferred spectrum dues into equity.
1 min
Arsenal lacked 'energy' in 2-2 draw vs Palace
MIKEL Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their \"energy\" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.
1 min
Desperate Super Kings seek victory to stay alive
WHEN the 2025 Indian Premier League season began, neither Chennai Super Kings nor Sunrisers Hyderabad would have thought they would be where they are at the moment.
2 mins
Wadhera aims to be known as match-winner
KNOWING that you are good rather than just being good, and retaliating at the right time after soaking up the pressure have been imperative to Nehal Wadhera's success with Punjab Kings in this IPL season.
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Royal show: Bengaluru finally feels the Josh
IT has been the template for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Let Virat Kohli do what he does best while trying to build a batting line-up that complements him. Over the years, they have struggled to get the combination right, but this year that is not the case. And it was clear from their first game that Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal play aggressors allowing Kohli to pace his innings.
1 min
Record players Praveen, Animesh steal show on last day
THE concluding day of the 28th National Federation cup athletic meet here witnessed some exciting action.
2 mins
Human-agent collaboration: Microsoft Copilot gets major upgrade
Microsoft in its blog announced that a new Agent Store will find and access agents right in the flow of work and a new Create experience has been built for business that helps in design skills.
1 min
Artificial Intelligence Is a Necessity, Not a Choice
With the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across every line of business, Rajeev Singh, vice-president and business head for mid-market & emerging business at SAP India, said AI will be a necessity and not a choice for organizations in times to come and that it will be an integral part of every business.
2 mins
All Things Coffee!
This popular festival returns to the city with exciting competitions, workshops, panel discussions and cultural performances...
2 mins
Being a Port!
Shreyas Iyer x Huemn promises a contemporary edit that will make any fashion forward cricket fan squeal...
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