The New Indian Express Coimbatore - May 02, 2025
The New Indian Express Coimbatore - May 02, 2025
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In this issue
May 02, 2025
Hegseth backs India's right to defend itself
Global community needs to call out Pak's heinous terror acts: Rajnath to US def secy
1 min
SC: DON'T DEMORALISE FORCES DURING CRISIS
THE Supreme Court on Thursday refused to examine a PIL seeking a judicial probe into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, saying such petitions could demoralise the defence forces fighting terrorism.
1 min
Hold periodic reviews to ensure compliance with court orders, police told
THE Madras High Court has ordered the police department to conduct periodic reviews of court orders in criminal cases and comply with its directions within a stipulated time.
1 min
Court Restrains Officials From Raising Fence in Forest Reserve
A special division bench of the Madras High Court dealing with forest-related cases has restrained temporarily the forest department officials from raising a fence (with steel wire) in a forest reserve in Coimbatore district.
1 min
School Reopening on June 2, CM to Review Decision if Heatwave Persists
MAINTAINING that schools would reopen after vacations on June 2 as announced early, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said Chief Minister MK Stalin would take a decision on extending it if the temperature continues to rise.
1 min
Tasmac code that allowed action against staff sans inquiry abolished
IN a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has struck down a code devised by the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) that provided for taking punitive action against the employees for wrongdoings without holding any inquiry before initiating such action.
1 min
Pollachi researcher gets fellowship
Pollachi-based researcher Dr Infanta Diana Michael has secured the prestigious US-based Kennedy Research Group's Marie Curie Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2025 with an impressive score of 97.6%.
1 min
Robbery convict who fled city court caught in Krishnagiri after 3-day hunt
A 39-year-old accused in a robbery case who gave the police a slip at the combined court complex in Coimbatore city on Monday was caught by the Selvapuram police on Thursday.
1 min
HR&CE to start preliminary work on Muruga statue at Maruthamalai
THE HR&CE department is set to start the preliminary works for the 184-foot-high Lord Muruga statue project in the foothills of Maruthamalai.
1 min
Two online scamsters who ran call centre to lure buyers in police net
Salem cybercrime police bust racket promoting second-hand cars, phones on social media
2 mins
Stay on cancelling of network charges for industrial rooftop solar power
THE Madras High Court has ordered an interim stay on cancelling the network charges on rooftop solar used for industrial purposes.
1 min
BJP Playing Vote Bank Politics With Caste Census
CRITICISING the BJP-led union government's nod to include caste enumeration in the upcoming population census as \"playing vote bank politics\", VCK president and Chidambaram MP Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday said the saffron party, which was previously against the exercise, made the announcement in time for the Bihar Legislative Assembly election.
1 min
DSP Probing Neomax Scam Transferred to Chennai
DSP (EOW) Manisha, who has been investigating the Neomax financial fraud case, has been transferred to Chennai at a time when the charge sheet is about to be filed in the case.
1 min
CM: Govt committed to welfare of labourers
REITERATING his government's commitment to the welfare of labourers, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday paid tributes to workers at the May Day Park in Chennai on the occasion of Labour Day.
1 min
Green energy corpn seeks licence for power trade within the state
THE Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) has applied for a trading licence for intra-state trading of electricity under 'G' category from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) to be able to act as an intermediary between renewable power developers and the state's electricity distribution company, TNPDCL (erstwhile Tangedco).
1 min
Parents anxious as RTE admissions yet to begin
MANY parents across Tamil Nadu are awaiting the School Education Department's notification on Right to Education (RTE) admissions in private schools, for the 2025-26 academic year.
1 min
Session ends on a high with bold resolutions, landmark legislations
House witnessed debates on delimitation, resolutions on Waqf Act & retrieval of Katchatheevu
2 mins
3 Cops Suspended Over K'taka Mob Lynching Case
Delay in probe after man beaten to death for allegedly shouting provocative slogan; 20 held
1 min
Farmers Express Displeasure Over FRP For Sugarcane
Farmers expressed their disappointment over the union government's announcement to increase the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane by ₹355 per quintal for a basic recovery rate of 10.25%.
1 min
CMCH to step up frisking, install more CCTVs
The administration of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is planning to establish facilities to frisk visitors at the entrance, to enhance safety and prevent contraband from entering the hospital premises.
1 min
Modi to Relaunch Amaravati Projects Worth ₹58K-cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh on May 2 to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a series of developmental projects worth ₹58,000 crore in the state's greenfield capital, Amaravati.
2 mins
Olive Branch on a Gnarly Tree
OW to end terrorism? Not to contain it, nor to wear it down, nor to thwart it with counter-terrorism. End it. Put it to sleep. Disappear it.
3 mins
IN DEFENCE OF FREE SPEECH IN PARLIAMENT
Article 105 gives MPs broad immunity to speak freely in the House, while Article 118 allows the House to set boundaries. It's time this tension is resolved through a law
4 mins
Cong seeks deadline of census, not 'headline'
A day after the Centre announced a caste census in the next census, Congress said that Prime Minister Modi is the 'master of giving a headline without a deadline' and called the government's caste census decision a 'diversionary tactic' in the face of demands for taking strong action against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
Nehru was opposed to caste census: Pradhan
THE BJP on Thursday countered the Congress' claim that it had compelled the Modi government to announce a caste census, alleging that Jawaharlal Nehru opposed caste-based reservation.
1 min
June deadline to provide health benefits
The Ministry of Labour and Employment plans has fixed a deadline of June-end to provide health coverage to all the gig and platform workers in the country, said Labour Ministry sources.
2 mins
8% of bacterial infections treated appropriately
ONLY 8% of the bacterial infections reported in India in 2019 were treated appropriately, reveals a latest analysis of low- and middle-income countries.
1 min
No tree-cutting in 5km of Taj Mahal without nod: SC
THE Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its 2015 directive restricting tree felling within 5-km aerial distance of the Taj Mahal in Agra without its nod.
1 min
New impetus to historical remnants as ASI plans to expand underwater wing
EXPLORATIONS to uncover submerged historical and cultural remnants in India may get a fresh impetus as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) aims to expand and strengthen its Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW).
1 min
Shah Warns Of 'Chun Chun Ke Jawab...'
Search ops extended beyond 12km radius of attack site
3 mins
Gates of Attari border shut, people stranded
UNCERTAINTY prevailed at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari as gates were shut on Thursday after the deadline for Pakistani nationals to return to their country lapsed on Wednesday.
1 min
Fate of BSF jawan who strayed into Pak uncertain
THE fate of Border Security Force (BSF) constable PK Sahu, who inadvertently crossed over the border into Pakistan a few days ago, hangs in the balance as back-to-back meetings between BSF officials and the Pakistan Rangers fail to yield any result.
1 min
After years of efforts in Jharkhand, Jaigir becomes 1st PTR village to be relocated
YEARS of efforts by Jharkhand forest officials have finally paid off, with Jaigir, located inside the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), becoming the first village to be entirely relocated outside the core area.
1 min
Fadnavis: Ready to lead as creative superpower
MAHARASHTRA Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the entertainment industry will play a significant role in the state's development and that India is ready to emerge as a creative superpower.
1 min
Musk Earns Trump Praise Ahead Of Exit
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Tesla boss Elon Musk could stay working for the White House as long as he wanted but understood the tycoon wanted to get back to his businesses.
1 min
Trump's NSA Mike Waltz on way out in 1st major shakeup
WHITE House national security adviser Mike Waltz is set to depart the administration, according to two people familiar with the matter on Thursday, marking the first major staff shakeup of President Donald Trump's second term.
1 min
Iran Slams New US Sanctions, Calls It Economic Terror
IRAN on Thursday condemned as \"economic terrorism\" a US decision to slap new sanctions on the Islamic republic just days before another round of nuclear talks between the longtime foes.
1 min
Firefighting planes sent to Israel amid major blaze
SEVERAL countries were sending firefighting aircraft to Israel on Thursday as crews battled for a second day to extinguish a wildfire that had shut down a major highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and sent drivers scrambling from their cars.
1 min
Transwomen Barred From Women's Football by English and Scottish FAs
TRANSWOMEN will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, England's Football Association announced Thursday following a major shift in its stance.
1 min
Ukraine buys US support with mineral deal
Agreement promises mutual benefits, new investment fund, military aid for Kyiv, access to rare earth minerals for US
1 min
Kamala Harris breaks silence, rebukes Trump agenda
FORMER Vice President Kamala Harris used a high-profile speech to sharply criticize President Donald Trump amid speculation about whether she will mount another presidential campaign or opt to run for California governor.
1 min
Israeli Strikes Kill 29 in Gaza Strip; Netanyahu Pledges Hamas Defeat
GAZA's civil defence agency said Thursday Israeli bombardment killed at least 29 people since midnight in the war-ravaged territory, which has been under Israeli aid blockade for nearly two months.
1 min
Private Capex A Snapshot
The first of its kind survey conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation shows private sector capital expenditure may fall 26% in FY26.
1 min
AEL Profit Rises 7-Fold; Adani Ports' PAT Up 48%
ADANI Group flagship company - Adani Enterprises (AEL)- on Thursday reported an over seven-fold rise in its consolidated net profit for Q4FY25, owing to an exceptional item gain.
1 min
Zomato Q4 Net Profit Declines 78% to ₹39 Cr
ETERNAL (formerly Zomato) on Thursday reported a 78% fall in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 2025 at ₹39 crore compared to ₹175 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Cognizant Q1 Profit Up 21%; To Hire 20k Freshers
IT services firm Cognizant on Thursday reported a 21% increase in its net income for the quarter ended March 2025 at $633 million as against $546 million in the year-ago period.
1 min
M&M in 2nd spot in PV space; HMIL, Tata see fall in sales
MAHINDRA & Mahindra (M&M) has strengthened its position as India's second-largest passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturer, as rivals Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) and Tata Motors reported a decline in monthly wholesales in April 2025.
1 min
April GST Revenue at All-Time High of ₹2.4 L cr
Another encouraging trend is the rising number of GST registrants, with over 2.5 million new taxpayers added in FY25
1 min
Zoho shelves chipmaking venture
HOMEGROWN SaaS unicorn Zoho has shelved its plan to build a $700 million semiconductor fabrication plant.
1 min
Oyo to enter QSR space, expects F&B to contribute additional 5-10% revenue
TRAVEL tech company OYO is entering into the good & beverage (F&B) business with in-house kitchens and quick service restaurant (QSR) carts/lobby stores at its company-serviced hotels with a focus on Townhouse by OYO branded hotels.
1 min
Electronics mfg in India gets shot in the arm amid US tariff talks
WITH the Trump administration's announcement of reciprocal tariffs in April 2025 targeting multiple countries, India appears to have an edge over others, particularly in the electronics sector.
2 mins
Banks stare at 10-20 bps dip in NIM, ROA as loan rates decline
THE falling interest rate regime has given banks a double-whammy in terms of net interest margin and return on assets, both of which are set to take a hit of 10-20 bps each this fiscal.
1 min
Skipper Shreyas' transformation
AT some point during the 2024 IPL final pre-game press conference in Chennai, the then Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer candidly remarked on how much credit he gets — or doesn't — in the public eye has depended on the media.
3 mins
Consolation victory for Indian shuttlers
LED by fresh faces Anupama Upadhyaya, Sathish Karunakaran in the singles department, India eked out a consolation victory over England in their final match of the ongoing BWF Sudirman Cup Finals in Xiamen, China, on Thursday.
1 min
Dope of shame for India yet again
WHEN it comes to doping, India always seems to be in front.
1 min
Teen spirit: Yamal stands out to preserve Barca's CL dreams
For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.
2 mins
Gujarat, UP get most Khelo funding
GUJARAT and Uttar Pradesh have been the biggest beneficiaries of the sports ministry's Khelo India Creation and Upgradation of Sports Infrastructure scheme.
1 min
Six in a row! Mumbai keep up winning streak
OPENERS Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton struck sublime half-centuries, powering Mumbai Indians to their sixth consecutive win of the season as the Hardik Pandya-led side beat Rajasthan Royals here on Thursday.
1 min
Gauff Dismantles Swiatek to Book Madrid Open Final Berth
Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek crashed out in a straight sets semifinal defeat against Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.
1 min
The future of commerce is conversational and GenAI
The future of commerce is conversational as people are messaging businesses and they want real-time, convenient, and personalized conversations.
1 min
Smartphone Market Shifts Toward Ultra-Premium Segment
Grows 15% in Q1 2025
1 min
AI to write most of Meta's code within 18 months, says Zuckerberg
ETA CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that artificial intelligence will soon take over the majority of the coding responsibilities for the company's Llama project, with AI expected to write most of the code within the next 12 to 18 months.
1 min
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