The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 18, 2025
The New Indian Express Bengaluru - May 18, 2025
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In this issue
May 18, 2025
Chhattisgarh Hits Rs 4.4 Lakh Crore Investment Milestone
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as a major investment destination.
1 min
Guj minister's son held for ₹71-cr scam
A ₹71-crore scam under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been unearthed in Gujarat, implicating the family of state panchayat and agriculture minister Bachu Khabad.
1 min
Tharoor on govt's global outreach team, Cong sore
Wasn't recommended by party; govt names 7 heads of delegations
1 min
RR Nagar roads dug up again for 'quality checks'
R R Nagar residents are upset as the recently laid roads and drains in their locality have been dug up by BBMP over the last two days.
1 min
On A Paw-some Mission
Madhwaraj Animal Care Trust is working tirelessly to rescue, treat, sterilise stray dogs - offering them a second chance at life
4 mins
28.8 mm rain floods homes, roads, hits traffic
HEAVY rain across the city, recorded at 28.8 mm till 8.30 pm on Saturday, flooded low-lying areas and roads, and uprooted many trees.
1 min
BBMP scurries to unclog the drains
ADDITIONAL Chief Secretary and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Administrator Tushar Giri Nath has instructed the officials to complete the works undertaken under disaster management in the BBMP area quickly.
1 min
Activists Criticise GBA, Warn of BBMP Power Erosion
KATHYAYINI Chamraj, Executive Trustee of CIVIC, criticised the successive governments for delaying the BBMP elections, alleging that the delay was intended to undermine the Palike administration.
1 min
We are proud, hardworking Kannadigas, bike taxi drivers tell govt
OVER 100 bike taxi drivers from across Karnataka, under the banner -- Bike Taxi Association (BTA) -- peacefully gathered at Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy's office here on Saturday to submit a formal representation, seeking a regulatory framework for bike taxi operations in the state.
1 min
Madiwala hotel in hot water for anti-Kannada display, FIR filed
THE Madiwala police on Saturday registered a case against the owner of Hotel Gs Suites located opposite Nexus Mall on Tavarekere Main Road after a derogatory remark against Kannada people appeared on the hotel's electronic display board.
1 min
FSL Report States Deaf-Mute Girl Was Not Raped: SP
Postmortem report to confirm cause of death
2 mins
Denial of power subsidy to registered farmer societies unlawful, says HC
THE Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government and power distribution companies to treat farmer societies at par with individual farmers and not deny them tariff subsidies.
1 min
Cong Govt in K'taka: 2 Years of Triumphs and Tribulations
As the Congress government in Karnataka gears up for celebrations on May 20 to mark the completion of two years in office, the last 12 months were perhaps the most grueling of Siddaramaiah's seven years as chief minister, including the five years of his first tenure from 2013-2018.
3 mins
CM Targets Top GST Position for Karnataka
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged the Commercial Taxes Department officials to work towards positioning Karnataka at the forefront of GST collections in the country.
1 min
Sadhana Samavesha triggers murmurs of cabinet rejig
AHEAD of the Congress government's Sadhana Samavesha rally to be held in Hosapete on May 20, whispers of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reshuffling his cabinet and the party filling up four vacant MLC posts have come to the fore once again.
2 mins
DK Bros to Enter Milk Cooperative Sector Politics
Suresh eyes KMF prez post; Siddu's man Bheema Naik has been fed's chief since 2023 and wants to continue
2 mins
HK Patil Slams Centre, Says K'taka Committed to Completing UKP
KARNATAKA Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism Minister HK Patil reiterated the State Government's commitment to completing the Upper Krishna Project (UKP), stating that despite hurdles, the development agenda remains a top priority for the Congress government.
1 min
Konkan will merge with Indian Railways, says Somanna
UNION Minister of state for Railways V Somanna on Saturday assured that he would work towards getting the Konkan Railway merged with Indian Railways.
1 min
K'taka to Take Lead in Elephant Census Among Southern States
For the second consecutive year, Karnataka state forest department will continue to take the lead in coordinating and conducting the synchronized annual elephant census exercise for the three southern elephant states, from May 23-25.
1 min
Another Eye in Sky From ISRO To Observe Earth
Mission can aid in military reconnaissance, eco monitoring, emergency response situations
2 mins
Pak Has Become Threat To Humanity, Says Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said Pakistan, with its long history of sponsoring terrorism, has become a threat to humanity, affirming that this will be the heart of his message to the international community as a member of all-party delegations the government is sending to world capitals.
2 mins
Weapon Hawkers' Gain, India's Pain
He fuel of wealth is power. For centuries, empires justified conquest in the name of civilisation. In the 20th century, war became a business—refined, repackaged, and sold by the industrial elite in boardrooms far removed from trenches and bomb sites. The modern deep state is the inheritor of empires; but is more efficient, more cynical. Its battlefield is the global economy; its weapon is legislation.
4 mins
MENTAL HEALTH GUARDRAILS FOR THE YOUNG
Economic Survey 2024 focused for the first time on the loss of productivity due to mental health issues in India.
3 mins
Proud Father Of Akash Air Defence
It was a deeply emotional moment for 78-year-old former aerospace engineer, missile designer and ex-Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist, Prahlada Ramarao.
3 mins
Can't help economies of nations working against India, says Dhankhar
Amid growing calls to boycott products from, and travel to, Turkey for allegedly supporting Pakistan against India, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, without explicitly naming Turkey, asserted on Saturday that India should not afford to engage with countries that stand against it in times of crisis.
1 min
'How many aircraft...': Rahul slams Jaishankar
'INFORMING PAKISTAN': MEA says utter misrepresentation of facts
1 min
A judge can't ignore ground realities, says CJI
CHIEF Justice of India BR Gavai has put a stop to the practice that senior judges, including the CJI, are not supposed to hold court hearings during summer vacation.
1 min
Despite reservation, CPM now joins India's diplomatic outreach on Pak
'PM to met only CMs of BJP-ruled states'
1 min
Tharoor to visit US, Kanimozhi Russia to expose Pak terror link
LAWMAKERS from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have been tasked with leading seven delegations of MPs to various countries to present India's stance on terrorism.
1 min
Ex-servicemen to take care of vital J&K establishments
THE Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a proposal to employ the ex-servicemen towards safeguarding the critical infrastructure but in non-combatant roles.
1 min
DESPAIR AT DATELINE POONCH
Widespread fears that ceasefire shaky and shelling may resume Families recall four days of horror Locals lament lack of bunkers, war preparedness Hotels open in Rajouri amid uneasy calm but wear a deserted look
3 mins
Huge uproar as engineer's 'divine justice' order goes viral in U'khand
A peculiar office order issued by an Executive Engineer (EE) of the National Highway section of the Public Works Department in Lohaghat, Uttarakhand, has gone viral on social media, causing a significant stir within the department.
1 min
Stop import of Turkish apples, say HP growers
THE apple growers of Himachal Pradesh, who play a key role in making an apple economy worth ₹5,000 crore in the hill state, demanded on Saturday that India halt the import of Turkish apples and avoid further reducing the import tariff on Washington apples.
1 min
Doc faces action for using 'Op Sindoor' for promotion
IN an alleged attempt to promote his professional services, a doctor in Chhattisgarh used a line — \"blood and water cannot flow together\" — from PM Narendra Modi's speech in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor'. After a social media storm, the Bhilai-based urologist was suspended on disciplinary ground.
1 min
Hisar YouTuber arrested for spying for Pak, leaking info
AT least 10 people, including Hisar-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, have been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
1 min
Iran dismisses threats, vows to continue nuke talks with US
IRAN's president said his country will continue talks with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program but will not withdraw from its rights because of US threats.
1 min
SC nixes Trump bid for fast Venezuelan deportations
Court indefinitely extends deportation ban at Texas facility under alien enemies law; case heads back to 5th Circuit for further review
2 mins
Defence mfg gets shot in the arm
Domestic defence cos in focus after their decisive role in 'Operation Sindoor' and the ensuing four-day engagement
4 mins
Crude oil imports decline 1% to $11.4 billion in April
The country's crude import witnessed a dip of 1% in April 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to a report by the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC).
1 min
Ceasefire, But Now It's Economic War
Though hostilities with Pakistan have been suspended, it is not business as usual.
4 mins
Gensol CFO Resigns Amid Ongoing Probe
JABIRMAHENDI M Aga, CFO of troubled EPC services company Gensol Engineering, resigned on Saturday.
1 min
Dancing in rain with Kohli name on back in B'luru
IN the end, the match ended without a ball being bowled.
2 mins
Sinner set for Alcaraz showdown
JANNIK Sinner set up a blockbuster Italian Open final with Carlos Alcaraz by beating Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday.
1 min
Chelsea sink United to edge closer to CL
CHELSEA ensured that qualification for the Champions League remains in their own hands as Marc Cucurella's winner beat Manchester United 1-0 to climb to fourth in the Premier League.
1 min
The Tantric in the Thangka
Tibetan artist Anay Ngawang Chodak combines the meditative power of Buddhist art with contemporary imagery and sensibilities
3 mins
From Rudra to Bholenath
RESURRECTING FAITH
2 mins
Mornings are for Shedding
A new trend where people pile on skincare products at bedtime, and take off layer after layer in the morning is shaking up the beautyverse
3 mins
The Forest of Enchantments
Nagarhole, part of the Nilgiris Biosphere, is an enchanting jungle, where the sights and sounds never cease to surprise.
2 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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