The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - April 26, 2025
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In this issue
April 26, 2025
SC raps Rahul for remarks on Savarkar
IN a relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Allahabad High Court refusing to quash summons against him in a defamation case for his remarks against V D Savarkar.
1 min
Visionary behind India's space achievements
KRISHNASWAMY Kasturirangan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is no more. Starting as an X-ray astronomer, while growing up in positions, his scholastic services and accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, and education have left an indelible mark.
1 min
Physiotherapy Admission Now Through NEET: Min
ADMISSIONS to physiotherapy courses will now be conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), aligning with the national push for standardized medical education, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, announced on Friday during the inauguration of Karnataka Physiocon 25, an international physiotherapy conference.
1 min
BJP Predicts Admin Chaos, Water Scarcity
Oppn leader: Cong govt's move to split BBMP ends Kempegowda's idea of one Bengaluru
2 mins
HC stays Bescom order on smart meter fee
The Karnataka High Court on Friday issued an interim order of stay on the communication issued by a Bescom official, asking an applicant, who had applied for the conversion of a single-phase meter connection to a three-phase meter for her residential premises, to install a smart meter by spending Rs 8,800.
1 min
City-based army officer conquers Ironman triathlon
COLONEL Jangvir Lamba of the Indian Army conquered the Ironman 140.6 triathlon in Penghu, Taiwan, one of the toughest endurance races in the world, on April 13.
1 min
Govt To Confiscate Illegal Residential Layouts, Says Min
Issues instructions to DCs; Decision follows Supreme Court directions on December 17
2 mins
Siddu opts for governance over glitz as govt turns two
AS the Congress government in Karnataka gears up to complete two years in office on May 21-22, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made one thing abundantly clear — there will be no grand celebrations, pageantry or self-congratulatory events.
1 min
Pakistanis in Bhatkal not leaving, have long-term visas
WHILE the Union Government has directed officials to cancel the visas of all Pakistani nationals, and deport them within 48 hours, the Uttara Kannada police has said it cannot send back the Pakistani nationals residing in Bhatkal and Karwar, as they are on long-term visas.
1 min
Two found dead in farmhouse
A 27-year-old advocate and a man were allegedly found dead inside a farmhouse at Srinivasapura in Nelamangala rural police station limits on Friday.
1 min
Beware, thieves have eyes on laptops at KSRTC terminal
THREE separate laptop thefts were reported at Kempegowda Majestic Bus Depot, and complaints were filed at Upparpet police station.
1 min
Attack Pak, take back PoK: Revanth to Modi
PLEDGING complete support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Pahalgam terror attack, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged him to \"launch an attack on Pakistan\" and integrate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) into the Indian Union.
1 min
Kasturirangan steered India's space projects
Former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan (84) passed away at his residence in Bengaluru around 10.43 am, after a prolonged illness.
3 mins
A taskmaster and a James Bond fan
A taskmaster and a perfectionist. But at the same time, he loved his food and music. This is how Rajesh Ranjan described his father and former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman Dr K Kasturirangan (84), who passed away in Bengaluru on Friday.
1 min
ON THE NATURE OF VIOLENCE
Nuclear sabre-rattling is back after a peaceful intermission.
3 mins
An Unhappy Conversation Continues
Friction between judiciary and executive could be healthy for a democracy. Over time, one has seemed more assertive than the other. But there are lines to be minded
4 mins
Rahul Meets Injured Tourist, Assures Govt of Oppn Support
LEADER of the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday asserted that it is imperative for the country to stand united and defeat terrorism once and for all.
1 min
After Pahalgam attack, 4K tourists take train route to exit Kashmir
THE non-availability of flights to their respective cities in the mad rush to exit Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest following the terror attack at Pahalgam had forced many to opt for the train route.
1 min
Waqf Act stands on firm constitutional ground
'Blanket stay'
1 min
NIA Conducts Raids at 18 Locations Across 6 States in Pak Arms Smuggling Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at multiple locations across Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka in connection to a case linked to Pakistan-backed cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics by Khalistani operatives, officials said on Friday.
1 min
NEET-UG '24 Paper Leak Mastermind Arrested From Patna After 11 Months
SANJEEV Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET undergraduate 2024 question paper leak case, was arrested from Patna on Friday.
1 min
Army Chief briefs L-G on situation
After landing in Srinagar, Gen Dwivedi goes to Awantipora HQ of Counter-Insurgency Force
2 mins
Visas cancelled, Pak nationals to leave Patna for homeland
TWENTY-eight Pakistani nationals staying with their relatives in Bihar's capital have been directed to return to their homeland within the next few days.
1 min
U'khand bans sale of Army uniform, ramps up security
CITING terrorists wearing army fatigues during the Pahalgam attack, Uttarakhand police have imposed a temporary ban on the sale of military uniforms in markets, besides enhancing security measures across the state.
1 min
118 Pakistan nationals identified, 32 deported as Yogi issues order
THE Uttar Pradesh government has started the deportation process for Pakistani nationals residing in the state.
1 min
1-Minute Silence in Memory of Victims
IN a rare gesture, worshippers observed a one-minute silence in memory of the Pahalgam terrorist attack victims during Friday's congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid.
1 min
Kartarpur corridor open, but number of devotees declines
AMID escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after Tuesday's Pahalgam attack, the Kartarpur corridor is the lone open route between both countries. Pilgrims continue to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, but the number of devotees has dwindled.
1 min
438 Pak nationals on long-term visa in Gujarat
IN the wake of India cancelling visas of Pakistanis visiting the country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Gujarat Home Department has launched an operation to deport them at once.
1 min
Omar backs Centre move on Indus Waters Treaty, says unfair docu to J&K
JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed the Central government's decision to put the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in abeyance in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam attack that mowed down 26 people.
1 min
FBI Arrests Judge for Aiding Man Evade Immigration
The FBI on Friday arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, escalating a clash between the Trump administration and the judiciary over the Republican president's sweeping immigration crackdown.
1 min
Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Strip Kill 50 People
ISRAELI strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 50 people, many of them women and children, the territory's Health Ministry said Thursday.
1 min
Witkoff, Putin Discuss 'Possibility' of Direct Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
Witkoff held a three-hour meet with the Russian leader in the Kremlin; this comes after Trump issued a direct appeal to the Russian president to halt his offensive
2 mins
Direct tax mop-up grew 14% to ₹22.4L cr in '25
THE net direct tax revenue for the 2024-25 financial year narrowly missed the target, even as it grew 13.57% to over ₹22.26 lakh crore due to issuance of the highest-ever amount of refunds delivered, official data said on Friday.
1 min
Forex kitty rises for 7th week, adds $8.31 bn
FOREX reserves continued rally for seventh consecutive week, adding $8.31 billion to take total reserves to $686.145 billion for the week to April 18.
1 min
RIL profit up 2.4% on consumer biz
A Steadied Ship
2 mins
Markets Fall for Second Day; Sensex Down 590 Points
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply on Friday due to selling in Axis Bank and growing tensions along the Indo-Pak border following the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir.
1 min
Top 5 IT cos together add 11k employees in FY25
THE country's top 5 IT firms have cumulatively added 11,278 employees in FY25 compared to a net reduction of over 69,000 employees in the last fiscal.
1 min
Low household income limiting car sales growth: Maruti Chairman
MARUTI Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman RC Bhargava stated on Friday the majority of Indian consumers cannot afford passenger vehicles (PVs) due to low household incomes.
2 mins
India's AI patent grant ratio at 0.37% much lower than China, US
INDIA'S AI (Artificial Intelligence) patent grant ratio stood at just 0.37% in 2024—significantly lower than that of the US (12%) and China (4.3%).
1 min
IREDA Initiates Review on Gensol Engg Accounts
INDIAN Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has initiated an internal review against the Gensol Engineering in line with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and the company's due diligence protocols.
1 min
Apple to Make All iPhones in India by '26
APPLE is planning to shift manufacturing of all iPhones meant for sale in the US to India by next year.
1 min
SRH rise to the occasion to post first-ever win at Chepauk
ISHAN Kishan's breezy 44 and Kamindu Mendis' undefeated 32 proved to be pivotal as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings for the first time in the IPL at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
1 min
AFI Picks Team With World Meet In Mind
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Friday named a 59-member team for the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, a day after the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition got over in Kochi.
2 mins
Possible for women to break 49s in 400mH
BEFORE Sydney McLaughlin and Femke Bol, there was Dalilah Muhammad. The 400m hurdler not just set a new record in the discipline but she was also the first woman to breach the 52.2 second barrier. At the Khalifa International in the final of the 400mH at the World Championships in 2019, Muhammad scorched her way to the tape at a time of 52.16 seconds, lowering her own world record in the process.
2 mins
Travishek Fail To Live Up To Expectations... Again
AS Abhishek Sharma took strike against Khaleel Ahmed, with Travis Head at the other end, a little after 9.30PM on Friday night at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, it seemed like the Sunrisers Hyderabad opening duo finally had a chance to stamp their mark while chasing a target.
3 mins
Bound with Love
IT'S uncanny, but whenever I decide to do something or go someplace, I end up facing some type of impediment.
2 mins
GEN Z GLOWS THROUGH ITS GAPS
FIREFLY is not a film you watch for answers; it's one you experience for the questions it dares to ask—and sometimes, simply lets linger.
3 mins
A Nostalgic Love Letter to Old-School Romance
MARA Premi Arun takes us back to a time when love wasn't about swiping right but scribbling FLAMES on the last page of a notebook, to see if our name with our crush's has a romantic connection.
2 mins
MI—The Final Reckoning 2 gets early release in India
ARLIER, it was reported that Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning Part Two is slated for a May 23 release in theatres. However, the film's distributor Paramount Pictures has pushed its release to May 17 in India.
1 min
Yuva Rajkumar's Ekka Look Mirrors Puneeth Rajkumar's Jackie Aura
S Ekka gears for release on June 6, 2025, the team dropped a teaser on Yuva Rajkumar's birthday — and the sneak peek strikes a chord as a throwback, a subtle nod to the iconic Jackie era.
1 min
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