The New Indian Express Coimbatore - May 06, 2025
The New Indian Express Coimbatore - May 06, 2025
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In this issue
May 06, 2025
Hold Mock Drills, Govt Tells States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a series of high-level meetings with senior government officials after an earlier meeting with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh amid indications that a military response to the Pahalgam massacre is around the corner.
1 min
Chenab water flow to Pakistan down to a trickle
THE water level in Chenab river at Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir has dropped to record lows due to closure of the gates of Salal and Baglihar power projects to stop water flow to Pakistan.
1 min
No interim order on Waqf Act, matter transferred to next CJI
THE Supreme Court on Monday said that a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act will now be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on May 15.
1 min
Frisking of examinees insensitive, says Ma Su
CONDEMNING the manner in which candidates are frisked ahead of the NEET, Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Monday said such incidents reflect the insensitivity and irregularities that have marked the conduct of the test ever since its introduction.
1 min
Tusker enters Gudalur, damages buildings, 1 hurt
A wild tusker triggered panic in Nilakottai Bazaar near Gudalur on Monday morning after it strayed into the residential area, injured a man, damaged a parked car and stormed through buildings before being driven back into the forest.
1 min
Foreigners Now Sneak in Exotic Wildlife to India
Customs point to shift in tactics after two Thai women carriers caught at B'luru airport
1 min
HC Stays Proceedings on Closure Report Filed by CBI in Idol Theft Case
THE Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has stayed further proceedings on the closure report filed by the CBI in an idol theft case, following a petition filed by former Idol Wing IGP Pon Manickavel that it was not filed before the competent court.
1 min
Days before unveiling, Shivaji statue in Tiruchy set to be relocated again
DAYS after relocating a statue of the late actor Sivaji Ganesan to Williams Road, the Tiruchy Corporation has planned to shift it away from the new site, citing it had been classified as government poramboke.
1 min
Car runs over woman sleeping on pavement
A 60-year-old unidentified homeless woman sleeping on the pavement near the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) was killed after being run over by a speeding car late Saturday night.
1 min
'Strengthen panchayat school's compound wall'
Parents urged Somayampalayam panchayat to repair a portion of the compound wall of the Panchayat Union Primary School, which collapsed recently.
1 min
Kovai call taxis 'prevented from taking rides in Nilgiris'
CALL taxi drivers in Coimbatore city claimed taxi drivers in the Nilgiris are preventing them from taking new passengers after arriving to drop off their passengers.
1 min
Regulate summer camps at private schools
Call to action after recent toddler death in Madurai; pvt school assn wants edu dept to look into unauthorised camps
2 mins
NHAI Calls Tenders for Upkeep of Neelambur Bypass; Widening Soon
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a tender for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the 27-km Neelambur Bypass Road, which connects Madukkarai to Neelambur.
1 min
'Provocative speech': Plea to file case against Annamalai
SOCIAL activist Piyush Manush has petitioned Kattoor police on Monday, seeking the registration of a case against former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai for a provocative speech made during a protest here last December.
1 min
Anbil Mahesh criticises Shah's Sanskrit remark
Citing recent remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the National Education Policy (NEP) promotes Indian knowledge systems rooted in Sanskrit, Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi reiterated the state's strong opposition to the policy.
1 min
Bets big on welfare schemes to break second-term jinx
THE DMK's re-election bid seems stronger than ever before and the party is betting big on welfare schemes to retain power in 2026.
2 mins
Electricity Minister Launches New TNGECL Site & Vendor Portal
ELECTRICITY Minister S S Sivasankar on Monday launched a new website — www.tngecl.org — for the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) to promote green energy initiatives in the state.
1 min
DMK Stays True to Dravidian Roots, Fights Centre on Funds and Policies
EVER since Dravidian politics took root in Tamil Nadu, it has been well established that the state has displayed an inherent tendency to oppose attempts at centralisation of powers by the union government.
2 mins
5 Tamil Writers' Works Get Nationalised, ₹10L Royalty
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday provided compensation of ₹10 lakh each to two writers and the legal heirs of three more writers, whose works have been nationalised by the state government.
1 min
Chennai Set to Be India's Next Data Centre Hotspot Amid AI Push
TAMIL NADU is planning to establish a government-run cloud exchange hub, aiming to position the state at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.
1 min
TN Will Soon Declare May 5 as Traders' Day, Says CM
THE state government will soon issue a G.O. declaring May 5 as Traders' Day, fulfilling a long-standing demand of businessmen, Chief Minister M K Stalin said.
1 min
Explosion flattens godown of explosives manufacturing unit
A powerful explosion tore through an explosives manufacturing unit in Mallekoundanpalayam, a village located near Sulur on the Coimbatore-Tiruppur district border, on Monday afternoon, flattening a storage godown and triggering panic in nearby areas.
1 min
Medical tour to nearby GH for students to observe dangers of tobacco usage
IN an effort to raise awareness among school students, the tobacco control cell has devised a Medical Tour for students to a nearby government hospital, where they can observe the harmful effects of prolonged tobacco usage.
1 min
26-Year-Old Kerala Trekker Died as Fluid Filled Lungs, Says Autopsy Report
BREATHING difficulties claimed the life of a 26-year-old Kerala-based doctor during trekking at Topslip in Ulanthy forest range in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) near Pollachi on Sunday, revealed the postmortem report on Monday.
2 mins
Census Needs Robust Validation
The Union government has announced that caste enumeration would be a part of the next nationwide census.
3 mins
Five Months In, NPP Faces Test In Local Polls
The new Sri Lankan government has been quick on the rhetoric and slow on the delivery of promised reforms. Without urgent action, another economic tumble can't be written off
4 mins
Pak Cyber Groups Hack Defence Sites, Info Compromised
AFTER the Pahalgam terror episode, the security environment is witnessing another breach through cyber attacks targeting websites linked to defence establishments.
1 min
PIL seeking directions to MHA on deploying forces at tourist spots rejected
THE Supreme Court on Monday rejected a PIL seeking directions to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the States to take safety measures for the protection of tourists visiting hill States and remote places, and to deploy armed security forces in places where tourists gather in large numbers.
1 min
Rahul at PMO for meeting to appoint next CBI chief
THE Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to get a new Director between May 20 and 23, unless the incumbent, Praveen Sood, gets an extension.
1 min
Omar likely to attend Shah meet on Indus water projects
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a high-level meeting this week with Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil and Cabinet colleagues from the power, irrigation, and renewable energy departments to discuss strategies for accelerating hydropower projects that have stalled or slowed down due to Pakistan's objections.
1 min
'Suspension of water treaty a good step'
Pahalgam attack horrific, says former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command DS Hooda
3 mins
Cash at judge's residence: Panel submits report to CJI
THE three-judge inquiry committee — appointed by the Supreme Court to probe the cash recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma's house on March 14 — submitted its report to CJI Sanjiv Khanna on May 4.
1 min
Fresh layer of security requirements for satellite communication services
IN a move that could complicate Elon Musk-led Starlink's entry into the Indian market, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a fresh set of stringent security instructions for Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) service providers.
1 min
Those inciting riots enemies of state: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited the riot-hit Murshidabad district for the first time since the communal clashes broke out last month.
1 min
Unique ID tag for ponies for Amarnath Yatra
AHEAD of the annual Amarnath Yatra — which begins on July 3 — the authorities concerned have begun the process to register and tag the horses used by pony ride operators for ferrying pilgrims and their goods to the Amarnath cave with unique ID numbers.
1 min
Dallewal Among Farm Leaders Put on House Arrest Ahead of Protest
The Punjab police have placed under house arrest senior farmer leaders and activists, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on the eve of Tuesday's protest outside the Shambhu police station announced by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM Non-Political).
1 min
Doctor Among 3 Held in Bihar for NEET-UG '25 Exam Fraud
The Samastipur Police in Bihar arrested two individuals, including an MBBS doctor, for impersonation and fraud during the NEET-UG examination conducted on Sunday.
1 min
1st Person to Clear Class X from Nizampur in 78 Years
The call from the District Magistrate caught Ram Sewak off guard; the 16-year-old, the first from his village to clear the Class 10 board exams, hardly understood the gravity of his accomplishment.
2 mins
Plea challenging Rahul's citizenship turned down
No justification for keeping plea under consideration: Allahabad HC
1 min
Tendu leaf price: C'garh worried over smuggling from adjoining states
OWING to the higher prices set for the collection of tendu patta, at ₹5,500 per standard bag in Chhattisgarh, it is reportedly being smuggled in from neighbouring states.
1 min
Shiv Sena, NCP in Maha tussle over diversion of funds for social justice
DIFFERENCES over alleged inter-departmental fund diversion are causing unrest and rifts among the Shiv Sena and the NCP, constituents of the incumbent Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.
1 min
German coalition signs deal on eve of Merz govt launch
THE conservatives of Germany's designated chancellor Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats formally signed their coalition contract on Monday, on the eve of launching their new government.
1 min
New app in Greece helps parents age-gate kids
IN a country celebrated for its ancient wisdom, Greece is offering a modern solution to a pressing household challenge: empowering parents to oversee their children's online activity.
1 min
High-speed rail travel in Spain hit by theft of copper cables
Thousands of rail passengers in Spain were hit with delays after copper cables used in the signaling system of a high-speed line traveling south from Madrid to Seville were stolen at five locations, authorities said on Monday.
1 min
Israel Plans to Capture All of Gaza Under New Plan
European Union, UN urge restraint; say new plan 'beyond disastrous'
2 mins
Govt reviewing BPSL order, says DFS secretary
Govt reviewing BPSL order, says DFS secretary
1 min
Paid 100% variable pay to 70% staff: TCS
THE country's largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday rejected reports that claim the company slashed variable pay for senior employees.
1 min
A triumph of rule of law, a setback for insolvency resolution
A landmark judgment dated May 2, 2025, the Supreme Court disposed of an appeal filed in 2020 concerning the resolution of Bhushan Power and Steel (BPSL).
3 mins
M&M Sees Strong Growth in FY26, New Plant by '28
After a robust performance in the financial year 2024-2025, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) anticipates double-digit growth in its sports utility vehicle (SUV) sales for FY26 as well.
1 min
BPSL order puts ₹34,000 cr bank fund at risk
Banks will have to pay back ₹19,350 cr they had received from JSW, and will have to provide for that in June quarter
2 mins
Skill game involving money is gambling
The government on Monday told the apex court that the moment a financial stake is introduced, even in games requiring skill, the activity becomes a form of betting and gambling.
1 min
Global oil prices fall to multi-year lows; Brent nears $58 amid global trade war
GLOBAL oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday after OPEC+ announced increased production for June.
1 min
Start-ups spring up in tier-2 cities
START-UPS are now looking beyond metros for talent as the job share of tier-2 cities has surged from 9% in April 2024 to 31% in April 2025.
1 min
Retail auto sales grow 3% in April on festive purchases, rural demand
ON the back of festive purchases around Akshay Tritiya and rural demand post-harvest, India's total automobile retail sales rose 2.95% year-on-year in April 2025 to 22.87 lakh units, as per the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
1 min
At the start (of the ban period), I was a bit confused: Sinner upon return
JANNIK Sinner says he was lost and confused after settling on a three-month doping ban with the World Anti-Doping Agency in February.
2 mins
Will give my best if I get a chance: Harsh
HARSH Dubey has been signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad as replacement for the injured R Smaran.
1 min
Patchy run: DC's diminishing returns
A little over three weeks ago, things were looking rosy for Delhi Capitals (DC). The Axar Patel-led side had just pulled off a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, their fourth scalp in as many games of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.
2 mins
Living in harmony with oil and fat
TYPE of fat commonly found in cooking oils and animal products may be fuelling the growth of one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer, a new research from Weill Cornell Medicine suggests.
3 mins
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