The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 09, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 09, 2025
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May 09, 2025
India Repels Pakistan Drone Blitz
Missile, drone attacks on Jammu airport neutralised; unmanned aerial vehicles trying to bomb parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and elsewhere shot; US urges immediate de-escalation
1 min
IC-814 hijacking mastermind Rauf Azhar killed
Abdul Rauf Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar's brother and the terror outfit's operational head, was killed in India's airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, officials said on Thursday.
1 min
PM meets top officials, calls for emergency preparedness
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with top officials from various ministries to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of the escalating conflict with Pakistan.
1 min
Colleges go for specialised courses as demand for conventional ones dips
WHILE most colleges close admissions by early April, several private institutions in the city are still accepting applications due to a noticeable decline in demand for conventional courses such as BA (general) and BCom (general), as students are increasingly opting for specialised programmes.
1 min
Forum: Allow Pvt Unaided Colleges to Set Fees
THE Karnataka Unaided PU College Management Boards Association (KUPMA) on Thursday submitted a petition to Primary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, highlighting 19 pressing challenges faced by their colleges.
1 min
Indiranagar residents protest, but Palike holds bhoomi puja
EVEN as resident welfare associations of Indiranagar have been expressing fear that they may lose the only playground marked for Indiranagar Stage-1 and Stage-2, and BBMP proposing a stadium at a cost of Rs 6.5 crore, the bhoomi puja (groundbreaking ceremony) for the stadium was held on Thursday.
1 min
Treated water to flow into Nelamangala lakes
NELAMANGALA, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, will soon get its drinking water from Yettinahole. The groundwater table will be improved by filling up lakes with the water. After water of the Vrishabhavathi river near Nayandahalli is purified, it will be released into the lakes of Nelamangala taluk, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said here on Thursday.
1 min
For Nanjappa Rd Residents, Dirty Water a Way of Life
People frequently complain of health problems like diarrhoea
1 min
NGVCT's Silver Jubilee Celebration Marks a Legacy of Change
The Navodaya Grama Vikas Charitable Trust (NGVCT) celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a grand event at Goldfinch City in Bangrakuloor, Mangaluru yesterday.
3 mins
Take AHINDA members, poor along, they have supported Congress: CM
Veerashaiva Mahasabha in a spot of discomfort as govt's SC survey moves ahead
1 min
Convicted: Gali Janardhan Reddy loses MLA post
THE Karnataka Legislative Assembly has disqualified senior BJP leader Gali Janardhan Reddy from the post of MLA for a period of six years, as he has been convicted in the illegal mining case by a CBI court in Hyderabad.
1 min
BJP Extends Support to KPSC Candidates
THE BJP extended full support to the candidates fighting against the alleged injustice by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
1 min
Mahasabha advice: Give only name, number
THE powerful Veerashaiva Mahasabha finds itself in a spot of discomfort as the government's contentious Scheduled Caste survey, led by a commission under Justice Nagamohan Das, gathers steam.
1 min
State cabinet to discuss BC quota today, lob ball into Centre's court
WHEN the Karnataka cabinet meets on Friday, it is likely to discuss enhancement of the backward classes quota from 32 per cent to 51 per cent, one of the key recommendations of the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission headed by Jayaprakash Hedge.
2 mins
Special Pujas Across State For Country's Win
WITH India carrying out Operation Sindoor and destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, special pujas and prayers were offered in the name of the country and our Armed Forces at various religious places, including temples.
1 min
Mock drills to be held in and around Karwar on May 12
THE Karwar district administration will hold a mock drill on May 12 in and around Karwar.
2 mins
6 Killed as Car Rams Lorry in Haveri
SIX people of a family were killed in a road accident on NH-48 near Byadgi taluk on Thursday. The accident occurred when a car collided with a truck.
1 min
Stock trader self-immolates in Bannerghatta forest
The partially burnt body of a 27-year-old stock trader was found in the Bannerghatta forest on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday.
1 min
4 Officials Raided, Assets Worth ₹26.55 Cr Unearthed
LOKAYUKTA police on Thursday unearthed assets worth Rs 26.55 crore allegedly owned by four government officials, disproportionate to their known sources of income.
1 min
Nadda to Visit Suhas' Family on May 11, BJP Says Gaps in Police Probe
Bharatiya Janata Party national president and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda will visit murdered Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty's family at their house near Mangaluru on May 11 to offer his condolences.
2 mins
Despite Severe Teacher Crunch, KREIS Students Outshine Govt Schools
KARNATAKA's KREIS (Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society) schools continue to outperform government-run ones in board examinations, but a severe shortage of teaching staff threatens to undermine their long-term success.
1 min
Neighbour smothers 8-yr-old boy to death after children quarrel
Spat breaks out between the two families after boy beats daughters of accused
1 min
B'luru Accounts for 44% of Vehicle Thefts in K'taka
The number of vehicle registrations in Bengaluru continues to rise each day, and so are the cases of vehicle thefts.
2 mins
3 Commandos Die in Blast Triggered by Maoists in TG
THREE commandos of the Greyhounds unit were killed and an officer injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast allegedly triggered by Maoists in the Nuguru forest area near Peddagutta under Wazeedu police station in Mulugu district.
1 min
India's pride, Col Sofia is K'taka's daughter-in-law
COLONEL Sofia Qureshi, who hit the headlines along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh after their media briefing on the success of 'Operation Sindoor', has close links with Karnataka, especially Belagavi district.
1 min
Land use change, development projects alter Goa's ecology
CHANGE in land use and reduction in green cover are taking a drastic toll on the Western Ghats, especially the state of Goa, where development projects for tourism, infrastructure and connectivity have been put on the fast track.
2 mins
HC Dismisses Plea of Three Pak Minors Seeking Visa Extension
'India has taken conscious decision to safeguard interest of its citizens'
2 mins
People cannot be allowed to stay inside forests: Khandre
KARNATAKA Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Thursday said that if people are allowed to stay inside forests, it will affect the natural habitat of tigers, elephants and other wildlife and will lead to further conflict.
1 min
42-yr-old Kerala woman tests positive for Nipah
A 42-year-old woman from Malappuram has tested positive for Nipah, triggering concerns across the state.
1 min
India Needs a Heatwave Policy
S India confronts yet another punishing summer; the realities of climate change are no longer abstract.
3 mins
WORLD'S SCOURGE: FASCISM THEN, TERRORISM NOW
As jihadi terrorism and fascism share some traits, it's helpful to see how the world allied to tackle that menace to examine how India can spearhead the battle at hand
4 mins
Intended objectives obtained, India has no interest in escalation: Govt
RESPONDING to Pakistan's allegations of Indian military escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said \"the original escalation\" was the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed by terrorists found to have links with Pakistan.
2 mins
Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit
MID heightened security concerns, India's booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives.
1 min
Pakistan to Get Firm Response, Jaishankar Tells Arab Nations
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India will respond with a \"very, very firm\" hand to any military aggression from Pakistan, even as he emphasised New Delhi's intent to avoid escalation.
1 min
Refrain from airing Pak-origin content, OTT services told
THE ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday asked over-the-top (OTT) service providers and media streaming intermediaries to stop airing content, including films, songs, and podcasts, having origins in Pakistan with 'immediate effect'.
1 min
Govt cautions fake social media narrative used by Pak handles
THE Government on Thursday cautioned citizens against a spate of false narratives and claims being circulated over social media by Pakistan.
1 min
India Thwarts Pak Escalation
After Wednesday night's failed attempt to target Indian military installations, the Pakistan army on Thursday evening, in a major escalation, launched missiles and suicide kamikaze drones in Jammu targeting the airport, which also houses Indian Air Force station, and civilian areas.
1 min
Rain Spurred Step; Water Flowing to Pak Now
Water level in dams increased amid heavy rain, necessitating the step. Three gates of Salal power project and two gates of Baglihar project were opened on Thursday, allowing flow of Chenab water to Pakistan.
1 min
Blackout in Gujarat border villages as drones fired
Amid escalating tensions along the Gujarat border with Pakistan, six drones were spotted in the skies over Kutch on Thursday.
1 min
Pak attacks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer neutralised
Amid deepening military escalation between India and Pakistan, blackouts were enforced in all the border districts across western Rajasthan on Thursday night amid unconfirmed reports that Pakistan launched a volley of missiles targeting border regions of Bikaner and Jaisalmer.
1 min
India releases water from Salal, Baglihar
THE gates of two dams in J&K — Salal hydro project in Reasi and Baglihar hydro project in Ramban — were opened on Thursday, allowing flow of Chenab water to Pakistan.
1 min
Complete blackout in Punjab border districts, firecrackers banned
A blackout was enforced in Chandigarh as well as several districts of Punjab—including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Moga and Mohali—on Thursday night amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
1 min
Welcome 'Sinduri': Bihar couple names newborn girl after Army op
A couple in Bihar has named their newborn baby after the armed forces' 'Operation Sindoor' targeted against terrorists' hubs in Pakistan and PoK as a retaliatory response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
From Peru's periphery to the papacy
ROBERT Francis Prevost, the first pope from the United States, has a history of missionary work in Peru but also a keen grasp of the inner workings of the Church.
1 min
EU Threatens to Target US Cars, Planes if Tariff Talks Fail
The EU on Thursday threatened to target US cars and planes among a raft of products worth 95 billion euros ($107 billion) if negotiations with President Donald Trump's team fail to avert a trade war.
1 min
Robert Francis Prevost of U.S. Becomes Pope, Addresses World
Vatican says he is the first US pope in Catholic church history; new papal name is Leo XIV
2 mins
Ukraine ratifies US deal, slams Russia on truce
RUSSIA and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin.
1 min
Our Target Is To Achieve 40% CASA By FY26
UNJAB National Bank, the third-largest PSU bank, has posted very healthy fourth-quarter financial numbers. Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra spoke with Dipak Mondal about the bank's Q4 result and its key focus areas in the new financial year.
2 mins
Biocon net profit rises 154% to ₹344 cr; revenue at ₹4,454 cr
BIOCON on Thursday posted a 154% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹344.5 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 compared to ₹135.5 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Mid, small-cap stocks fall amid border tension
DOMESTIC equity markets fell sharply in the final twenty minutes of Thursday's trading session amid renewed escalation between India and Pakistan.
1 min
FTA: 'No adverse effect on auto, liquor sectors'
Govt sources dismiss fear raised by the industry players that proposed reduction in tariff would hurt the 2 sectors
2 mins
Canara Bank profit soars 33% to ₹5,003 cr on better asset quality
THE fourth-largest public sector lender, Canara Bank, on Thursday reported a 33.2% jump in net income at ₹5,002.7 crore for the March quarter on improved asset quality and other income as its core income slipped marginally during the reporting period.
1 min
Starlink Needs To Submit Docs Within 21 Days For Licence
ELON MUSK-led Starlink must submit all required documents, including applicable fees, to obtain a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence in India within the next 21 days.
1 min
Reliance Withdraws 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark Application a Day After Filing
A day after applying for Operation Sindoor as its trademark, Reliance Industries (RIL) stated that it has no intention of doing so.
1 min
Tesla's country head resigns ahead of co's India entry
TESLA country head for India - Prashanth Menon - has resigned ahead of the U.S. electric carmaker's planned entry into the world's third-largest car market.
1 min
Gold loans surge 87% in first 11 months of FY25
Banks' incremental gold loan disbursals soared 87.4% to ₹1.91 lakh crore till the first 11 months of fiscal 2025 from ₹1.02 lakh crore in FY24 and from ₹1.72 lakh crore in December 2024.
1 min
BLACKOUT, EVACUATION AS IPL FUTURE UNCERTAIN
THE Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala was called off midway as a result of the rising tension between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor which was launched after last month's terror attacks in Pahalgam.
2 mins
Swiatek Makes Fast Start at Italian Open
IGA Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.
1 min
Srikanth shows fight but runs out of steam
KIDAMBI Srikanth was once regarded as the undisputed king of Indian badminton in the men's department.
1 min
After Rohit exit, who'll take over?
IT has been a topic of debate since Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field in the fifth Test between India and Australia earlier this year.
3 mins
French toast: Thrilling PSG edge closer to elusive trophy
Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.
1 min
Now, Coding Is More Accessible
IBE coding, the term which was coined in February this year, has now emerged as a trend in the software development space.
2 mins
Apple Smartwatch shipments decline 19% in 2024
Apple experienced a sharp 19% year-over-year (YoY) decline in global smartwatch shipments in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker, Q4 2024.
1 min
Craft Carnival
Dastkar Bazaar returns to celebrate India's crafts, cuisines and culture...
1 min
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