The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 07, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 07, 2025
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In this issue
May 07, 2025
UNSC Poses Tough Questions to Pak on Pahalgam Massacre
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a closed-door meeting at Pakistan's request, which ended without concrete resolutions.
1 min
BBMP's Property Tax Collection Drive Begins on High Note
Civic body logs Rs 1,417 crore in 30 days
1 min
Eye on the road: BMTC staff get free eye screening
TRANSPORT Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated a free eye check-up camp for BMTC drivers and conductors in the city on Tuesday.
1 min
Traders unhappy with ₹12/kg waste fee: FKCCI
THE Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) has expressed its concern over BBMP implementing a Solid Waste Management (SWM) user fee, effective April 1, 2025.
1 min
Down to earth: New BBMP chief promises to fix broken footpaths
BRUHAT Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao instructed the officials to build safe, walkable footpaths for citizens and directed to maintain them in shape.
1 min
Palike removes 500 truckloads of silt from three lakes in Yelahanka
AFTER floods in October 2024 ravaged North Bengaluru, especially in places like Kogilu Cross and its surroundings, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Lake Division has taken measures in advance to mitigate floods ahead of the monsoon. In the last month, 500 truckloads of silt have been cleared from three lakes in Yelahanka zone.
1 min
K'taka Lokayukta arrests two cops, seizes ₹1L bribe
THE Karnataka Lokayukta police have taken into custody police inspector Shivaji Rao and sub-inspector Shivanand G of Kempegowda Nagar police station and have seized Rs 1 lakh bribe money.
1 min
Provide security to KSP prez: HC to state
The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to accord police protection to Kannada Sahithya Parishath (KSP) president Dr Mahesh Joshi and also a personal gunman as and when sought for in view of threat perception.
1 min
Have the proof, Chalavadi must quit, says Priyank
RDPR and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday demanded that Leader of Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy tender his resignation, claiming that he had the required proof, as sought by the latter on RSS' role in Dr BR Ambedkar's electoral defeat.
1 min
Jail warder uses filthy language against CM in viral clip, held
A warder at Mysore Central Jail was suspended for six months, and also arrested by Bettadapura police after a video surfaced on social media, in which he makes abusive remarks against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
1 min
BJP's Gali May Lose House Membership
Assembly Expected to Issue Formal Order
2 mins
Question paper not leaked: KPSC
FOLLOWING allegations that the question paper of Gazetted Probationers' Mains Examination conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) was leaked much before the exams began on May 5, KPSC issued a statement that there was no leakage of the question paper.
1 min
Survey a chance to opt for new names, says Das
JUSTICE Dr HN Nagamohan Das and his team visited various places in Kolar and evaluated the caste survey process, on the second day of the exercise, on Tuesday.
1 min
More to forests than tigers, dept tells tourists through workshops at Bandipur
THE forest department is working on steps to improve safari tourism in Karnataka. It is now organising workshops on weekends for tourists at Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR) to create awareness and sensitise people on man-animal conflicts.
1 min
Civil Defence is still a mystery for aam aadmi
THE role that Civil Defence volunteers play remains a mystery for many.
1 min
Sirens Installed in 35 Locations in B'Luru
AS part of \"Operation Abhyaas\", a nationwide mock drill announced by the Union Government in 244 districts identified as vulnerable areas across the country, the Civil Defence exercise will be conducted in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
3 mins
Dalits, Caste Hindus Clash in Village in Tamil Nadu; 18 Held
Tension gripped Vadakadu village in Alangudi taluk of Pudukkottai district after clashes between a group of Dalits and members of a dominant caste left over 25 people injured.
1 min
Tribals sneak into Nagarahole, pitch camps, seek land rights
SCORES of people who have illegally entered Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in the last two days have started to set up temporary camps and shelters inside the forest on Tuesday evening demanding the state government give them forest land.
1 min
E-surveillance system implemented in NTR must be extended to all wildlife, human habitats: HC
THE authorities of the State and Centre should extend the advanced technical inventions, including an e-surveillance system which is stated to be a pilot project undertaken in the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve by using artificial intelligence software and a CCTV camera which provides alerts about wildlife and human movements, to all the wildlife and human habitat areas, wherever necessary, the Karnataka High Court has said.
2 mins
3 Minor Pak Nationals Move K'taka HC For Visa Extension To Stay In Mysuru
THREE minor Pakistani nationals born to an Indian mother and Pakistani father, approached the Karnataka High Court through their mother, with a prayer to direct the Commissioner of Police and Foreigners' Registration Officer, Mysuru city, to extend their visa or issue a long-term visa.
2 mins
Another Anthem: Rhyme & Reason of a Resistance
EDAN means hunter in Malayalam. Recall that Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, once referred to as Ratnakara, was also a hunter.
3 mins
The Options on the Table Post Pahalgam
While the govt calibrates its response, some young Indians are trying to rescue Kashmir's tourist season. Kashmiris must show their usual support for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra
4 mins
Draw up T'gana model on caste census: Kharge to PM
CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urging him to draw upon the Telangana caste survey as the model for the caste census and have a dialogue with all political parties on the issue soon.
1 min
How do states differ in enumerating castes?
RESERVATION, one of the unique characteristics of the Constitution, has been implemented after rounds of debates. Instead of using any one-size-fits-all option, policymakers have accommodated state-wise specifications.
1 min
'Gaganyaan' mission has entered final phase: Singh
INDIA's maiden human space mission, \"Gaganyaan\", has entered its final phase and may become a reality in 2027 following years of dedicated efforts by the country's space scientists, according to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh.
1 min
SC junks Godhra convicts' petition on 2-judge bench
Counsel argues for 3-judge bench citing ruling in Red Fort terror case
2 mins
Demand for Indian talent abroad huge: Jaishankar
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called upon Indians to be fully prepared to meet the huge demand for Indian talent globally.
1 min
Conceptualized at Waves, IICT to Design Curriculum with MS
The Indian Institute of Creative Technology, a premier institution to be established in Mumbai, will revolutionize education in media, entertainment, and digital creativity.
1 min
Snub to Pak: Qatar Amir dials Modi, supports India's fight against terror
QATAR has expressed full support to India's fight against terrorism and all its actions to bring the perpetrators of Pahalgam terrorist attack to justice.
1 min
Water will now flow for our interest: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier even the water which rightfully belonged to India went outside the country but it will now flow for India's benefit and will be utilised for the country.
2 mins
Rahul meets family of Navy officer in Karnal
THE Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met the family members of naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
1 min
Potash reserves found, AAP govt says Centre discriminating on exploration
POTASH reserves have been discovered by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Fazilka and Muktsar districts of Punjab but are not likely to be harnessed for the next few years, prompting the AAP-led state government to accuse the Centre of adopting a discriminatory treatment regarding exploration of the mineral.
1 min
Tight security on India-Nepal border in Bihar
BIHAR police have stepped up vigil in the Indo-Nepal border districts and around sensitive locations in the wake of tension at the international border with Pakistan following the Pahalgam violence.
1 min
CJI Walks the Talk as SC Judges' Assets Go Public
IN a significant move to enhance transparency in the judiciary, 21 Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, declared their assets, including those of their spouses, in the public domain.
1 min
14 Killed as Thunderstorms, Strong Winds Batter Gujarat
Downpour on the cards in isolated places
1 min
Chambal model to uproot Maoists in MP soon
More than two decades after special anti-dacoit informers played a key role in elimination of inter-state dacoits from the ravines of Chambal, Madhya Pradesh is set to replicate the same strategy to end the menace of left-wing extremism (LWE) in three districts bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
1 min
Pak cross-border terror hit as IEDs & hand grenades recovered in Amritsar ops
IN a major blow to Pakistan's ISI-backed cross-border terror networks, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar of Punjab Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, recovered a large cache of terrorist hardware.
1 min
Rahul meets family of Navy officer in Karnal
THE Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met the family members of naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
1 min
Trump Team Offers Deport Pay, Cuts Top Military Ranks
DONALD Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the United States illegally $1,000 plus travel costs if they leave voluntarily as it accelerates its mass deportation agenda.
1 min
Trump Eyes New Deal, Carney Says Canada Not For Sale
Donald Trump slammed Canada on Truth Social for effectively freeloading off the US just minutes before greeting Carney at White House
2 mins
Sri Lanka govt faces first electoral test in local polls
SRI LANKA's leftist government faced its first electoral test with local polls on Tuesday since sweeping parliamentary and presidential votes last year, as the country emerged from economic meltdown.
1 min
Friedrich Merz wins in 2nd ballot to become Germany's chancellor
FRIEDRICH Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.
1 min
Moscow airports briefly closed after Ukraine strikes
ALL four international airports around Moscow temporarily suspended flights Tuesday as Russian forces intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones fired at almost a dozen Russian regions, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said.
1 min
Israeli Warplanes Bomb Yemen Airport in Sanaa in Reprisal Against Houthis
ISRAELI warplanes bombed the airport in Yemen's rebel-held capital Sanaa on Tuesday, the latest retaliation for a missile strike by the Iran-backed Houthis that targeted Israel's main airport.
1 min
Paytm Net Loss Falls to ₹540 Cr; Revenue at ₹1,911 Cr
Paytm's parent firm One97 Communications on Tuesday posted its consolidated net loss for the quarter ended March 2025 at ₹540 crore.
1 min
HPCL Net Profit Up 18% To ₹3,355 Cr; GRM Decline
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) on Tuesday reported an 18% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to ₹3,355 crore for Q4FY25 due to strong marketing margins.
1 min
Bob Shares Closes Over 10% Lower on Muted Earnings
The share price of Bank of Baroda on Tuesday closed 10.3% lower after tanking 15% intra-day as the second-largest public sector lender reported a muted set of numbers.
1 min
FTA: Alcoholic bev industry raises concern
THE Indian alcoholic beverage industry has expressed discontent with the terms of free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK, fearing that reduced import duties on foreign liquor could hurt domestic producers.
1 min
Boost for labour intensive sectors
INDIA and the UK on Tuesday finally concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that had been under negotiation for the past three years.
2 mins
Midcap, smallcap stocks fall amid India-Pak tension
MIDCAP and smallcap stocks faced significant selling pressure on Tuesday, mirroring the broader market's decline as geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan remained elevated.
1 min
₹34k cr package for Internet in villages
INDIA is preparing a $4 billion (₹33,744 cr) investment plan to connect all the villages in the country with high-speed broadband, said Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday.
1 min
Social security rule to benefit IT staff
INDIA and the UK on Tuesday concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) and a double contribution convention or social security agreement that will benefit the IT sector.
1 min
New RBI norms to hit growth of NBFCs' gold loan portfolios
THE recent draft RBI directions on loans against gold collateral, aimed at harmonising the regulatory framework across regulated entities, likely to hit the growth of pure-play gold loan companies.
1 min
Global capability centres to see average 9.9% salary hike in 2025 on high demand
THE country's global capability centres (GCCs) are now emerging as employers of choice.
1 min
In my opinion, India shouldn't be playing Pak at ICC events: Gambhir
ADVOCATING a complete ban on cricketing ties with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said the national team should not be playing with the neighbouring nation till cross-border terrorism ends.
1 min
We haven't been consistent with performances: Vettori
SUNRISERS Hyderabad (SRH) have not been able to replicate their performance from last season.
2 mins
Indian Archers Dominate Compound Qualification
INDIA dominated the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in the compound section, with the men's and women's teams securing the top spots in the team rankings, here on Tuesday.
1 min
Iga Struggling with 'Perfectionism' Ahead of Rome
IGA Swiatek, who is still looking for her first title of 2025 as she prepares to defend her Rome title, on Tuesday blamed her quest for perfectionism for the difficulties she has been experiencing this year.
1 min
Sai of Relief for Gujarat Titans
The left-arm spinner from TN has been one of the consistent performers for team this season
3 mins
Stranger Things!
Each Wednesday, this newly-launched app aims to tackle urban city loneliness by connecting five strangers through a personality algorithm for a shared meal
2 mins
The Great Indian Apartment Elections
EAR reader, as someone reading a humour column in a newspaper on a Wednesday — I assume you are a well-read and curious individual.
2 mins
Interconnected World of Humans and Animals
A classic for young readers. Narrated from the perspective of a horse, Beauty, the novel charts her life and highlights resilience amid adversity.
1 min
Vicky Gears Up for Statewide Release Across Karnataka This Week
ICKY, the latest Kannada film helmed by Deepak S Avandkar, is set to hit the screens this week.
1 min
SANDEEP SUNKAD, DHEEREN'S CRIME ADVENTURE TITLED PABBAR
The buzz surrounding Dheeren's next project finally ends as his upcoming crime thriller with Shakhahaari director Sandeep Sunkad was officially launched.
1 min
Baraguru Ramachandrappa's Amruthamathi gets digital release
MRUTHAMATHI, a film by veteran Kannada filmmaker Baraguru Ramachandrappa, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
1 min
Diganth to join Ramesh Aravind in psychological horror thriller Daiji
The scenic hills of Madikeri are currently hosting the team of a new spooky story.
1 min
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