The New Indian Express Coimbatore - January 16, 2025

The New Indian Express Coimbatore - January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025
ED gets Centre's nod to prosecute Kejriwal, Sisodia
WEEKS before the Delhi Assembly elections, the Centre has given its nod to the Enforcement Directorate to initiate prosecution against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy scam.
1 min
ED Attaches ₹101 Cr Assets of Ex-Minister
The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Chennai zonal office has provisionally attached two immovable properties worth ₹100.92 crore, belonging to Orathanadu MLA R Vaithilingam, in a money laundering case, an official release said on Wednesday.
1 min
Trade Deficit Shrinks as Gold Imports Fall in Dec
INDIA's merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on Wednesday showed.
1 min
Sue mastermind of Pannun plot: Panel
Recommends expedited legal action against Yadav
1 min
BJP raps Rahul's claim of fighting Indian state
A rather sharp attack by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks, drew heavy retaliatory fire from BJP's biggies.
1 min
What City Urgently Needs Is Stormwater Solutions
Keeping Head Above Water TNIE invites prominent citizens to pen their experiences and suggestions that can help mitigate the impact of rain
2 mins
Record 350 turtles wash ashore dead in 2025, experts alarmed
WITH bulging eyes and swollen necks, carcasses of endangered Olive Ridley turtle have been floating in the open sea, off Chennai. More than 350 dead turtles have beached up ashore between Marina and Kovalam in just 15 days, marking a record number of deaths in the last two decades, said sources.
2 mins
‘Bullet’ turns meek, warms up to mahouts and may be free soon
THE wild elephant Cherambadi Tusker (CT16), which was captured at Ayyankolly in the Pandalur forest range at Gudalur forest division and relocated to Varagaliyar in the Uanthy forest range, has turned less aggressive after completing two weeks in the krall (a wooden enclosure), said forest department officials.
1 min
Three boys missing for three days found dead in Kanchi lake
The bodies of three boys were found in a lake at Vizhuthavadi in Kancheepuram on Wednesday.
1 min
6 safe as hot air balloon lands 20km away in Kerala
A hot air balloon that was flown from Pollachi with six persons on board deviated from its path due to wind and landed in a field in Kerala at Kannimari Mullanthattu, 20 km away from the take-off point, on Tuesday.
1 min
Railway police recover passenger's bag that slipped off a moving train
RAILWAY police recovered and handed over a passenger's luggage containing gold jewellery worth ₹10 lakh which fell off a moving train here on Wednesday.
1 min
Health dept calls for fire safety audit in hospitals within a month
Coimbatore fire & rescue personnel prepare checklist for audit to ensure safety measures
1 min
Act on plea for final explosive licence: Court
The Madras HC has directed the Centre to consider a petition, filed by an advocate seeking direction to the government to provide the final explosives licence for running fuel outlets only if the applicant is having possessory rights of the premises for the entire licence period, as a non-adversarial litigation and accordingly take appropriate action.
1 min
Nation's growth outcome of result-driven approach: Min
UNION Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the nation's remarkable growth is the result of a structured and outcome-driven approach adopted by the government led by PM Narendra Modi.
1 min
CM Presents Annual Awards to Ex-TNCC Prez, 9 Others
CHIEF Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday presented 10 state government awards to recipients, including former TNCC president KV Thangkabalu and VCK general secretary D Ravikumar, at a function at the secretariat.
1 min
Panel Invites Suggestions on State's Amendments to New Criminal Laws
The one-man committee constituted under the chairmanship of Justice M Sathyanarayanan, retired judge of Madras HC, has invited suggestions regarding the state amendments to the new criminal laws—BNS, BNSS and BSA—by all stakeholders.
1 min
Siddu not to table caste census report today
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah, who was keen on taking up the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, often referred to as the Caste Census, at Thursday's cabinet meeting, now seems to be not so sure.
1 min
Bets on rooster fights in AP exceed ₹2k crore
Contrary to the High Court's directive instructing police personnel to ensure that rooster fights are not held in the State under the guise of tradition and customs, the blood sport was widely observed during the three-day festivities.
1 min
Formula E case: SC rejects KTR's appeal to quash FIR
BRS working prez could pursue other remedies under law, says court
1 min
Not opened for long, library turns waste godown
A library building in Sultanipuram village, near Vadavalli, has fallen into disrepair after lying unused for more than a decade since its construction.
1 min
The Other Wars We Are Failing To Notice
EVER before have there been so many armed conflicts across the globe.
3 mins
The Bridges India Needs To The East
India can invigorate its engagement with East Asia through the shared cultural traditions of Buddhism and the epics. To do that effectively, linguistic links will be essential
4 mins
SC seeks Dallewal's med report from Punjab
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Punjab government for detailed medical reports and latest vitals of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal for an independent assessment of his medical condition by AIIMS, Delhi.
1 min
Centre's reply sought over Cong appeal
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice and sought a detailed response from the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging certain amendments made to the Conduct of the Election Rules of 1961.
1 min
3 Combat Platforms Added to Navy Power
PM Narendra Modi says it is for the first time that the tri-commissioning of a destroyer, frigate and submarine done
2 mins
Meta Apologises for Zuckerberg's Faulty Remarks
META India tendered an apology on Wednesday for company CEO Mark Zuckerberg's erroneous remarks about the outcome of the Indian general election 2024.
1 min
In a first after Hasina's ouster as PM, India-B'desh talks to begin on Feb 16
In a first after Hasina's ouster as PM
2 mins
Central govt staff to get LTC reimbursement for travel in premium trains
The government has fulfilled a long-standing demand for central government employees to avail themselves of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facilities on premium trains like Tejas and Vande Bharat.
1 min
CUET-UG Exam in Computer-Based Mode in May, Result in June: Kumar
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 exam in Computer Based Test (CBT) in May, and the results may be announced in the first week of June, said the University Grants Commission Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar.
1 min
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 to be held from Feb 15-24, participants to visit Kumbh
The third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS), which celebrates the age-old bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will be held from February 15 to 24, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.
1 min
Bombay HC panel to phase out petrol cars
The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to form a panel to explore the feasibility of phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles, saying automobiles choking Mumbai's roads are a major contributor to the city's worsening air quality.
1 min
BJP Does Caste Arithmetic in Milkipur Bypoll
MILKIPUR by-election is set to be a direct battle of nerves between the ruling BJP and Samajwadi Party.
1 min
MP BJP leader held for rape and blackmail
A 20-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by her father and cousin in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior after she refused to marry a man chosen by them even as police officials were present in the house during the incident.
2 mins
7-Day ED Custody for Ex-Excise Minister in C'garh Liquor Scam
A special PMLA court in Raipur on Wednesday remanded six-time Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for seven days in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam.
1 min
Future tense for INDIA bloc, predicts Mayawati
Claims all allies of Oppn grouping have gathered for self-interest
2 mins
IIT Baba in search of Sanatan in Maha Kumbh
HE compares himself with Farhan Qureshi, played by R Madhavan in the 2009 Bollywood hit 3 Idiots, as he claims that he left engineering to follow his passion for photography.
2 mins
Govt approves ₹1.6K cr package for Joshimath land submergence victims
THE Centre has sanctioned ₹1,640 crore for rehabilitation in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, where land subsidence displaced over 1,000 residents in early 2023.
1 min
Shah Lauds Modi, Says He Brought Water to Parched North Gujarat
HOME Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively addressing the acute water shortage issue during his tenure as the chief minister of Gujarat.
1 min
Yoon held after 5-hr standoff
Investigators bypass bus barricades, cut barbed wire, scale walls before the prez gave up
1 min
Energy sites in west Ukraine targeted by Russian missiles
RUSSIA launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities at dawn on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.
1 min
Millions in Los Angeles on the edge as wind speed picks up
MILLIONS of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region on Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
1 min
Meta to lay off more than 3,500 employees
META, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is planning to cut 5% of total staff this year by terminating staff based on performance and hiring new workers to replace them.
1 min
Zepto triples annual GOV to $3 billion
Quick commerce platform Zepto Co-Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha on Wednesday said that the company has achieved $3 billion in annualised gross order value (GOV).
1 min
Kalyan Jewellers shares under bear grip; fall 30% in 2 weeks
DESPITE reporting a healthy outlook and strong business update for the recently concluded December quarter (Q3FY25), shares of Kalyan Jewellers, one of India's largest Jewellery firms, have come under a severe bearish grip.
1 min
TRAI Proposes Cut in Broadband Rates for Public Wi-Fi
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed reducing broadband connection rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.
1 min
EVs will be in focus at Auto Expo
Over 25 car and two-wheeler OEMs are participating in the expo, which will begin from Friday
1 min
Kirloskar family feud may prolong as group firm challenges Sebi order
The decades-old feud in the Kirloskar family is set to take longer as Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) has challenged the Sebi order asking it to disclose the details of the family settlement at the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), which will begin hearing the case from January 16.
1 min
Aditya Birla Fashion to raise $500 million equity through preferential issue, QIP
AHEAD of its planned demerger into two separate entities and their subsequent listing, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail has finalised a capital raising plan of $500 million through a combination of preferential issuance and qualified institutional placement of shares.
1 min
Joburg Super Kings beat Durban Super Giants
JOBURG Super Kings got the better of Durban's Super Giants by 28 runs in their SA20 encounter in Durban on Tuesday.
1 min
Coach Irwansyah good for India, says Christie
JONATAN Christie was clearly operating at his will on Wednesday. The Indonesian singles shuttler was meticulous.
1 min
Lesson in defeat for shuttler duo
Malvika & Priyanshu, shuttlers with aspirations, show plenty of grit against high-quality rivals
2 mins
More Major history for Djokovic Down Under
NOVAK Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.
1 min
Record-shattering day in Rajkot for India women
IT was yet another day of shattering records in Rajkot as India women beat Ireland in the third and final ODI to win the series 3-0 on Wednesday.
1 min
Karnataka Enter Vijay Hazare Final
Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran produced a masterclass in tackling spinners on a tough pitch, as their fifties facilitated Karnataka's entry into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final with a five-wicket victory over Haryana here on Wednesday.
1 min
Day of draws: Liverpool at Forest; City, Chelsea held
LIVERPOOL will be glad to see the back of Nottingham Forest. Two games against the big surprise of the Premier League season have yielded just one point for the leaders after their 1-1 draw at Forest's rocking City Ground on Tuesday.
1 min
Holistic Holidays In The Wild
This season, we explore five luxury resorts in South India whose curated experiences bring together the best of wild nature, wellness, local culture and adventure...
3 mins
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