The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 11, 2025
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May 11, 2025
Precision strikes, ingress remain big achievements
THE ceasefire between India and Pakistan took effect after both sides had already built up massive mobilisation.
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Precision strikes, ingress remain big achievements
THE ceasefire between India and Pakistan took effect after both sides had already built up massive mobilisation.
1 min
Now 'Mission NoDropOut' to tackle low SSLC pass rates
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) third shift exam was postponed at selected centers across the country on Saturday.
2 mins
Carnivore DNA at hunt site important to ascertain identity: Study
FORENSIC evidence is important to not just understand the crime scene and gather information about criminals, but it is also crucial in wildlife to ascertain the number of carnivores in an area and identify the individuals.
2 mins
Sambhram Institute Organises Graduation Ceremony
SAMBHRAM Institute of Technology in Vidyaranyapura organised the graduation day ceremony for the 2021-2025 batch on Friday.
1 min
IISc hosts liveable Bengaluru workshop
IN an effort to promote citizen-led urban transformation, the IISc Sustainable Transportation Lab (IST Lab) organised the Reimagine Livable Bengaluru Design Jam in the campus on Saturday.
1 min
Man held for morphing photos of ex-colleagues
THE Banaswadi police have arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly morphing photos of his former female colleagues.
1 min
FDA Drive to Strengthen Blood Safety Protocols
FOR the first time, Food Safety and Drug Administration department (FDA) launched a drive earlier this week to inspect blood banks across the state to see lapses, if any, in storage methods and to verify compliance with mandatory testing protocols.
1 min
Paid Rs 35L to Syndicate member for registrar post: BU ex-prof
A senior academic from Bangalore University has filed a police complaint, alleging that he was defrauded of Rs 35 lakh by a man who is now serving as a Syndicate member, who falsely promised to secure him a top administrative post.
1 min
Actor Sudeep lauds PM Modi for Operation Sindoor
NOTED Kannada film actor Sudeep has said that the Operation Sindoor, the military action to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border, is a bold and decisive message to the world.
1 min
Amid Ceasefire, Mysuru Palace Plays Host to 'Op Abhyas'
WHILE India and Pakistan agreed to cease fire, a civil defence mock drill, 'Operation Abhyas', was held on the premises of Mysuru Palace on Saturday for emergency preparedness and to raise public awareness on disaster response.
2 mins
Every citizen should be a responsible 'soldier' against false propaganda
When the nation is at war with terrorists and their backers from across the border, every responsible citizen is like a soldier.
3 mins
There's no need to hand over Suhas Shetty murder case to NIA, says Gundu Rao
DAKSHINA Kannada district-in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday reiterated that the state police department is competent to investigate the murder of Hindutva activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty, and there is no need to hand it over to the NIA.
1 min
DKS: Do not celebrate my birthday this time
DEPUTY Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to party workers not to celebrate his birthday on May 15 in view of the escalation of tension between India and Pakistan.
1 min
Actor Sudeep lauds PM Modi for Operation Sindoor
NOTED Kannada film actor Sudeep has said that the Operation Sindoor, the military action to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border, is a bold and decisive message to the world.
1 min
Amid Ceasefire, Mysuru Palace Plays Host to 'Op Abhyas'
WHILE India and Pakistan agreed to cease fire, a civil defence mock drill, 'Operation Abhyas', was held on the premises of Mysuru Palace on Saturday for emergency preparedness and to raise public awareness on disaster response.
2 mins
Every citizen should be a responsible 'soldier' against false propaganda
When the nation is at war with terrorists and their backers from across the border, every responsible citizen is like a soldier.
3 mins
There's no need to hand over Suhas Shetty murder case to NIA, says Gundu Rao
DAKSHINA Kannada district-in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday reiterated that the state police department is competent to investigate the murder of Hindutva activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty, and there is no need to hand it over to the NIA.
1 min
DKS: Do not celebrate my birthday this time
DEPUTY Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to party workers not to celebrate his birthday on May 15 in view of the escalation of tension between India and Pakistan.
1 min
Be on high alert for eventualities: CM tells brass
Says officials should keep track of fake news, act against illegal hoarding of commodities
2 mins
Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27 this yr
KERALA looks all set to experience the earliest onset of monsoon since 2009.
1 min
Use Op Sindoor to speed up R&D in drone tech: Experts
AS drones are being used extensively in Operation Sindoor, experts point out that this war-like situation should be used to learn and scale up the pace of R&D in counter-drone technologies, and indigenous development of micro-controls and lethal technologies.
1 min
Martyred jawan's body reaches AP village
THE mortal remains of Army Jawan M Murali Naik were brought to his native village Kalli Thanda in Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday night.
1 min
Owaisi slams Pakistan for misusing Islam
AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi strongly condemned Pakistan's actions and its misuse of Islam for propaganda, stating that the religion does not condone the killing of innocents or children.
1 min
Miss World opens with bridal gold & tribal soul
THE grand opening of the 72nd Miss World pageant in Telangana was a dazzling spectacle of beauty, culture and global unity.
1 min
Lower level govt staff given creamy layer exemption
THE state government has issued a circular giving exemption from creamy layer to candidates in government service at lower-level posts.
1 min
Monsoon likely to reach Kerala on May 27 this yr
KERALA looks all set to experience the earliest onset of monsoon since 2009.
1 min
Use Op Sindoor to speed up R&D in drone tech: Experts
AS drones are being used extensively in Operation Sindoor, experts point out that this war-like situation should be used to learn and scale up the pace of R&D in counter-drone technologies, and indigenous development of micro-controls and lethal technologies.
1 min
Martyred jawan's body reaches AP village
THE mortal remains of Army Jawan M Murali Naik were brought to his native village Kalli Thanda in Gorantla mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday night.
1 min
Owaisi slams Pakistan for misusing Islam
AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi strongly condemned Pakistan's actions and its misuse of Islam for propaganda, stating that the religion does not condone the killing of innocents or children.
1 min
Miss World opens with bridal gold & tribal soul
THE grand opening of the 72nd Miss World pageant in Telangana was a dazzling spectacle of beauty, culture and global unity.
1 min
Lower level govt staff given creamy layer exemption
THE state government has issued a circular giving exemption from creamy layer to candidates in government service at lower-level posts.
1 min
Lights on! Frontier villages emerge from days of darkness and tension
The blackout across Gujarat's Jamnagar, Kutch, and the border villages of Vav and Suigam—imposed in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan—was lifted after a ceasefire was announced between the two countries in the evening.
1 min
Raj tense after brief sigh of relief over truce
THE announcement of a cease-fire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening sent a huge wave of relief for people in the border districts of Rajasthan.
1 min
Lights on! Frontier Villages Emerge From Days of Darkness and Tension
The blackout across Gujarat's Jamnagar, Kutch, and the border villages of Vav and Suigam—imposed in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan—was lifted after a ceasefire was announced between the two countries in the evening.
1 min
Raj tense after brief sigh of relief over truce
THE announcement of a cease-fire between India and Pakistan on Saturday evening sent a huge wave of relief for people in the border districts of Rajasthan.
1 min
BSF destroys terrorist launchpad in Sialkot
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said it has \"completely destroyed\" a terrorist launchpad at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot, which falls opposite Akhnoor sector in Jammu.
1 min
Return of the native in Punjab border villages
Dreading Indo-Pak escalation, villagers had moved out to safer areas though no official evacuation order was issued
2 mins
Col Sofiya has lit up entire country, says her proud father-in-law
WHILE Colonel Sofiya Qureshi continues to apprise the world through press briefings about India's Operation Sindoor, her in-laws' residence in Konnur, Belagavi district, is bustling with visitors who are praising the family for the role played by their daughter-in-law.
1 min
BSF destroys terrorist launchpad in Sialkot
The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday said it has \"completely destroyed\" a terrorist launchpad at Looni in Pakistan's Sialkot, which falls opposite Akhnoor sector in Jammu.
1 min
Return of the native in Punjab border villages
Dreading Indo-Pak escalation, villagers had moved out to safer areas though no official evacuation order was issued
2 mins
Col Sofiya has lit up entire country, says her proud father-in-law
WHILE Colonel Sofiya Qureshi continues to apprise the world through press briefings about India's Operation Sindoor, her in-laws' residence in Konnur, Belagavi district, is bustling with visitors who are praising the family for the role played by their daughter-in-law.
1 min
Bahawalpur: A Chilling Echo 23 Yrs Later
I still remember the chill I felt when I first heard of Bahawalpur. It was late January 2002.
3 mins
DIGITAL LYNCHING TORCHES INDIA'S SOUL
INDIA'S digital landscape, a roiling cauldron of millions of social media users, has become a charnel house of the human spirit.
5 mins
BAHAWALPUR: A CHILLING ECHO 23 YRS LATER
I still remember the chill I felt when I first heard of Bahawalpur. It was late January 2002.
3 mins
DIGITAL LYNCHING TORCHES INDIA'S SOUL
INDIA'S digital landscape, a roiling cauldron of millions of social media users, has become a charnel house of the human spirit.
5 mins
The Augustinian From Chicago
In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis's passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church?
3 mins
Oppn seeks all-party meet, House session
AFTER India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Congress on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Modi should chair an all-party meeting to take all political parties into confidence.
1 min
BJP hails 'unwavering resolve' of soldiers
THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for their \"unwavering resolve and courage,\" which led to Pakistan's call for a ceasefire and the subsequent agreement.
1 min
Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance, need discussion: India
THE Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance despite India and Pakistan agreeing to a military truce.
1 min
Truce conditional, India not lowering guard
INDIA's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, announced Saturday after four days of intense cross-border hostilities, is a conditional one and does not signal any change in New Delhi's diplomatic posture, including its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, top government sources clarified.
1 min
The Augustinian From Chicago
In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis's passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church?
3 mins
Oppn seeks all-party meet, House session
AFTER India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Congress on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Modi should chair an all-party meeting to take all political parties into confidence.
1 min
BJP hails 'unwavering resolve' of soldiers
THE BJP on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces for their \"unwavering resolve and courage,\" which led to Pakistan's call for a ceasefire and the subsequent agreement.
1 min
Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance, need discussion: India
THE Indus Water Treaty (IWT) will remain in abeyance despite India and Pakistan agreeing to a military truce.
1 min
Truce conditional, India not lowering guard
INDIA's ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, announced Saturday after four days of intense cross-border hostilities, is a conditional one and does not signal any change in New Delhi's diplomatic posture, including its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, top government sources clarified.
1 min
MP, Maha sign MoU for implementing world's largest ground recharge project
MADHYA Pradesh and Maharashtra on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project, described by officials as the world's largest groundwater recharge scheme.
1 min
After Op Sindoor, Pak Upped Ante on Propaganda Drive
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan intensified its propaganda efforts and launched a digital offensive aimed at spreading false narratives.
1 min
PRECISION STRIKES BIG DRAW
OPERATION Sindoor once again exhibited the Indian armed forces' professional mettle by successfully executing precision strikes on the terrorist infrastructure without hitting any civil or military establishments.
2 mins
After Op Sindoor, Pak Upped Ante on Propaganda Drive
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, Pakistan intensified its propaganda efforts and launched a digital offensive aimed at spreading false narratives.
1 min
PRECISION STRIKES BIG DRAW
OPERATION Sindoor once again exhibited the Indian armed forces' professional mettle by successfully executing precision strikes on the terrorist infrastructure without hitting any civil or military establishments.
2 mins
Pope lays out his vision of papacy, calls AI main challenge for humanity
POPE Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue in some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.
1 min
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after hanging in orbit for 53 years
A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus.
1 min
Columbia Univ Suspends 65+ Students for Stir
COLUMBIA University has suspended dozens of students and barred alumni and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school's main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday.
1 min
Judge Pauses Trump-Era Federal Agency Downsizing
The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.
1 min
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade intensifies
ISRAELI airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.
1 min
Officials from US, China Hold Tense Talks in Geneva
Chinese state media described meet as an important step towards resolving trade war
1 min
Ukraine, Allies Ready for Truce from Monday
LEADERS from four major European countries threatened to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.
1 min
Pope lays out his vision of papacy, calls AI main challenge for humanity
POPE Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue in some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.
1 min
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after hanging in orbit for 53 years
A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus.
1 min
Columbia Univ Suspends 65+ Students for Stir
COLUMBIA University has suspended dozens of students and barred alumni and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school's main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday.
1 min
Judge Pauses Trump-Era Federal Agency Downsizing
The Trump administration must halt much of its dramatic downsizing of the federal workforce, a California judge ordered Friday.
1 min
Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade intensifies
ISRAELI airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.
1 min
Officials From US, China Hold Tense Talks in Geneva
Chinese state media described meet as an important step towards resolving trade war
1 min
Ukraine, allies ready for truce from Monday
UKRAINE and its allies are ready for a \"full, unconditional ceasefire\" with Russia for at least 30 days starting Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday.
1 min
Dixon Arm to Manufacture Alcatel Mobile in India
DIXON'S wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to make Alcatel smartphones.
1 min
Canara Bank expects NIM pressure to ease by Q3 as deposit rates soften
PUBLIC sector lender Canara Bank expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain under pressure in the first half of FY26 due to the impact of falling repo rates on its lending portfolio, while deposit rates remain elevated.
2 mins
We Must Also Count The Economic Cost Of War
S calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka sounded a contrarian warning on Wednesday to beware of \"economic tremors\".
3 mins
UK FTA: Minor Win for India on Mobility
Changes in the free trade agreement will help professionals have better access to either countries, say experts
2 mins
Bansal Wire becomes first local co to roll out tyre cords
Pranav Bansal told TNIE. Bansal has opened a new plant in Dadri, more than doubling wire capacity to 6 lakh tonne per annum.
1 min
Dixon Arm to Manufacture Alcatel Mobile in India
DIXON'S wholly-owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to make Alcatel smartphones.
1 min
Canara Bank expects NIM pressure to ease by Q3 as deposit rates soften
PUBLIC sector lender Canara Bank expects its net interest margin (NIM) to remain under pressure in the first half of FY26 due to the impact of falling repo rates on its lending portfolio, while deposit rates remain elevated.
2 mins
We Must Also Count The Economic Cost Of War
S calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka sounded a contrarian warning on Wednesday to beware of \"economic tremors\".
3 mins
UK FTA: Minor Win for India on Mobility
Changes in the free trade agreement will help professionals have better access to either countries, say experts
2 mins
Bansal Wire becomes first local co to roll out tyre cords
Pranav Bansal told TNIE. Bansal has opened a new plant in Dadri, more than doubling wire capacity to 6 lakh tonne per annum.
1 min
Nikhat likely to headline key meet in Hyd next month
Though there have been a few noteworthy events—domestic and international—here and there, the sport of boxing in the country has largely been subdued so far this season.
2 mins
AFI approval must for foreign meets, training
THE Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has come out with an interesting circular for all its athletes, days after an Indian athlete was caught with a banned substance in Kenya.
1 min
192/0 to 192/10: UAE retire out all ten players
AFTER 16 overs during a United Arab Emirates match against Qatar at the ongoing ICC women's T20World Cup regional qualifier in Bangkok, something strange happened.
2 mins
Three cheers for archer Madhura
THINGS didn't go Madhura Dhamangaonkar's way in the recent Archery World Cups. The unsatisfactory outings pushed her to the verge of quitting the sport.
2 mins
City held by already-relegated Saints
COACH Pep Guardiola, on Friday, had urged Erling Haaland and his Manchester City teammates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season.
1 min
Nikhat likely to headline key meet in Hyd next month
Though there have been a few noteworthy events—domestic and international—here and there, the sport of boxing in the country has largely been subdued so far this season.
2 mins
AFI Approval Must for Foreign Meets, Training
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has come out with an interesting circular for all its athletes, days after an Indian athlete was caught with a banned substance in Kenya.
1 min
192/0 to 192/10: UAE retire out all ten players
AFTER 16 overs during a United Arab Emirates match against Qatar at the ongoing ICC women's T20World Cup regional qualifier in Bangkok, something strange happened.
2 mins
Three cheers for archer Madhura
THINGS didn't go Madhura Dhamangaonkar's way in the recent Archery World Cups. The unsatisfactory outings pushed her to the verge of quitting the sport.
2 mins
City held by already-relegated Saints
COACH Pep Guardiola, on Friday, had urged Erling Haaland and his Manchester City teammates to question if they played with enough hunger during their troubled season.
1 min
Forget Strays, the Government Must First Keep its Human Citizens Safe
Acute Angle
3 mins
Forget Strays, the Government Must First Keep its Human Citizens Safe
Acute Angle
3 mins
Soaking up the Indian Imagination
Tres leches, the classic Latino dessert, is capturing Indian sweet-lovers' imagination with its flavourful, desi twists
1 min
Getaways that Give Back
The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change
1 min
Soaking up the Indian Imagination
Tres leches, the classic Latino dessert, is capturing Indian sweet-lovers' imagination with its flavourful, desi twists
1 min
Getaways that Give Back
The future of travel lies in regeneration and with its vast biodiversity and deep cultural roots, India is uniquely positioned to lead this change
1 min
Why We Don't Remember Our Past Lives
Although we have lived countless lives before, we forget them by divine design, protecting us from overwhelming memories and confusion
1 min
Why We Don't Remember Our Past Lives
Although we have lived countless lives before, we forget them by divine design, protecting us from overwhelming memories and confusion
1 min
Literary Wealth of India's Best Kept Secret
Carefully curated essays, stories, poems, and plays that have defined the culture of Odisha and its people
1 min
Going Down the Road Less Travelled
The narrative explores the theme of betrayal, friendship, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art
1 min
Literary Wealth of India's Best Kept Secret
Carefully curated essays, stories, poems, and plays that have defined the culture of Odisha and its people
1 min
Going Down the Road Less Travelled
The narrative explores the theme of betrayal, friendship, forgiveness, and the transformative power of art
1 min
Dusting Off the Blues
Breathable, baggy and biodegradable: the new-age denim merits attention
2 mins
Reliving a Past-perfect World
The latest collection from home décor brand PortsideCafé Furniture Studio is an ode to grandparents' homes
1 min
Dusting Off the Blues
Breathable, baggy and biodegradable: the new-age denim merits attention
2 mins
Reliving a Past-perfect World
The latest collection from home décor brand PortsideCafé Furniture Studio is an ode to grandparents' homes
1 min
'It's Action with Intelligence'
Ben Affleck speaks to Adam Stone on his latest film The Accountant 2 and why he hasn't given up on love
1 min
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