The New Indian Express Hubballi - February 07, 2025

The New Indian Express Hubballi - February 07, 2025

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In this issue
February 07, 2025
Congress Has History Of Handcuffing Opponents, Curbing Free Speech: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a broadside against the Congress during his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Rajya Sabha.
1 min
Siblings abducted from school, girl raped
An eight-year-old schoolgirl from Muddamguddi village, Manvi taluk in Raichur district, was allegedly abducted from her school by a man from the same village, and raped on Wednesday.
1 min
Protests on draft rules grow, UGC extends its deadline for feedback
AMIDST political slugfest over the revised UGC draft regulations on the appointment of faculty and academic staff in universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday extended the deadline for public feedback on them to February 28.
1 min
Upa Lokayukta to tour Haveri from Feb 12
UPA Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa will tour the district for three days from February 12 to 14 and participate in various programmes.
1 min
Guarantee schemes are beneficial for women and youth: S R Mehrooj Khan
THE state government's guarantee schemes have significantly contributed to the empowerment of women and youth, said S R Mehrooj Khan, vice-chairman of the State Guarantee Scheme Implementation Authority.
1 min
₹100-cr money-doubling scam in V'nagara
A money-doubling scam in Hosapete has defrauded over 230 investors of Rs 100 crore and cases were registered against eight people at the town police station.
1 min
Rare White-Naped Tit Spotted in Gadag
It's vulnerable to extinction due to scarcity of habitats
2 mins
Cops reach out to urban, rural people to combat online frauds
WITH many people becoming victims of cyber crimes, Gadag police are engaged in widespread awareness creation through online and offline mode, calling for the public to be vigilant against cyber crooks.
1 min
Those Who Sell Tobacco and Its Byproducts Must Obtain Tobacco Vending License
Henceforth, Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) authorities will act tough against those who sell tobacco and its byproducts like gutka, cigarette and others illegally in the twin cities.
1 min
Take precautionary measures to prevent landslides: U-K DC
UTTARA Kannada Deputy Commissioner K Lakshmi Priya has instructed National Highways Authority of India officials to ensure precautionary measures to prevent any mishaps due to another possible landslide like in Shirur during the monsoon.
1 min
Officials told to reach out to nomadic communities
WIDE publicity should be given about government schemes in the areas where the nomadic communities live, Pallavi, chairperson of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Nomadic Development Corporation, said.
1 min
After A Break, CM Back To Biz With Marathon Budget Meets
Grants for guarantees, new projects, hike in taxes on Siddu's mind
1 min
Rebel Camp Hopes To Rope In Somanna Now
THE BJP rebel camp is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to oust BY Vijayendra from the state BJP president's post.
1 min
Govt slow in fulfilling manifesto promises
EDDELU Karnataka, the civil society movement which played a significant role in mobilizing public opinion against the communal agenda of the previous government, and inadvertently contributed to the Congress party's victory in 2023, is now growing impatient with the ruling party's slow pace in fulfilling its manifesto promises.
1 min
Dr G: No need for debate on site for Bengaluru's 2nd airport
EVEN as lobbying for the setting up of the second international airport in Bengaluru appears to be getting intense, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar on Thursday said the debate over the choice of the site was unwarranted.
1 min
Ashoka says 30 died by suicide after harassment by microfinance firms
Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka on Thursday met the family of the woman and her son who died by suicide after a microfinance firm seized their house at Konapura village in Malavalli taluk recently, and promised to prevail upon the government to extend all support.
2 mins
Ex-Minister Shetty, 3 Others Get 3 Years Jail For SBM Loan Scam
A special city court on Thursday sentenced former minister S N Krishnaiah Shetty and three others, who were accused of financial fraud in the then State Bank of Mysuru housing loan scam, to three years imprisonment with a fine.
1 min
Cong govt diverted SC, ST funds for polls: Gowda
FORMER prime minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday took the Congress government in Karnataka to task, accusing it of diverting funds meant for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and using it for elections.
1 min
Will implement major election promises in 3 months: Naidu
MAJOR election promises, such as Thalliki Vandanam, Annadata Sukhibhava, and other schemes, will be implemented within the next three months, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said during the Cabinet meeting on Thursday.
1 min
Bitcoin scam: Nalapad appears before SIT
KARNATAKA Pradesh Youth Congress Committee president Mohammed Haris Nalapad on Thursday appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the Bitcoin scam.
1 min
Why Did TN Guv Sit On Bills For 3 Years, Asks Apex Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the delay by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi in giving assent to the bills passed by the TN assembly and framed eight questions for adjudication, including the concept of ‘pocket veto’.
2 mins
Planning Social Security Cover For Gig Workers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's mention of online platform workers' welfare in her budget speech has brought cheers to this new-age workforce as well as policymakers.
3 mins
How Peace Can Transform West Asia For Good
Though Trump's latest stance on Gaza has weakened the prospect of a lasting peace deal between Hamas and Israel, we must see how such a deal can transform the whole region
4 mins
MoD signs ₹10K cr ammunition deal for Pinaka system
THE Ministry of Defence on Thursday inked contracts worth ₹10,147 crore with Economic Explosive Limited, as well as Munitions India Limited for procuring Area Denial Munition (ADM) Type-1 and High Explosive Pre Fragmented (HEPF) Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets, respectively, for the Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).
1 min
Army's Modernisation Plan Picks Pace
250 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters will replace the ageing fleet and increase operational capabilities
2 mins
Staff crunch in Lalit Kala, Sangeet Natak Academy
THE organisations working to preserve and promote artistic activities under the administrative supervision of the Ministry of Culture have been operating with limited workforce.
1 min
Rajnath, Hegseth Discuss Cooperation in Operations, Intelligence & Logistics
DEFENCE Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated Pete Hegseth, in a first telephonic conversation after his confirmation as the US Secretary of Defense.
1 min
Deepika, Mary Kom to Join Pariksha Pe Charcha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the much-anticipated Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 10 with a star-studded lineup that includes Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone and spiritual leader Sadhguru.
1 min
Hike in material prices, GST jacks up new Parliament building cost, LS told
THE construction of the new Parliament building and Vice-President Enclave saw cost escalation due to rising prices of essential materials like steel and cement, and hike in wages and GST rates, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.
1 min
Handcuffed & chained in the sky for 40 hours
104 illegal immigrants deported from US in C-17 Globemaster say not allowed to move an inch from seats throughout the long journey
2 mins
House adjourned as Cong leads Oppn charge against govt
The Lok Sabha witnessed adjournments and ruckus on Thursday as the Opposition demanded a discussion over the deportation of Indians illegally living in the US.
1 min
India on list of ‘uncooperative’ countries in US
LAST December, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Department of Homeland Security added India to its list of ‘uncooperative’ countries, intensifying the Trump administration’s focus on nations like Cuba, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, and Venezuela.
1 min
Biren Takes Holy Dip at Sangam, Calls for Peace Ahead of House Session
AHEAD of Manipur Assembly session, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday took a holy dip at Prayagraj and prayed for peace in the state and country.
1 min
JD(U) seeks probe into charitable foundation funds to PK's Jan Suraj
BIHAR chief minister Nitish Kumar's JD (U) on Thursday accused Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor of financing his party through funds from a charitable company in contravention of the law and demanded a probe.
1 min
Our policy to execute immigration laws against all removable aliens: US
THE United States embassy said that enforcing immigration laws was imperative for American national security even as Chief of US Border Patrol Michael W Banks put out a video showing Indian illegals being deported in shackles, which sparked an uproar in parliament.
1 min
After 23-km chase, Army kills driver for jumping checkpost in Baramulla
AFTER 23-km chase, a truck driver was shot dead by army for allegedly jumping their check post in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
2 mins
17 Children Burnt to Death in Nigerian School, 17 Hurt
At least 17 children were killed in a fire that broke out in an Islamic school in northwestern Nigeria, the country's emergency response agency said, as authorities launched an investigation into the cause on Thursday.
1 min
Fresh violence in Bangladesh targets Bangabandhu's home
PROTESTERS in Bangladesh targeted the houses of several leaders of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League and continued on Thursday with the demolition of a memorial in Dhaka to the country's founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
1 min
Airtel net profit up 505% to ₹14,781 cr; ARPU rises to ₹245
BHARTI AIRTEL, country's second-largest telecom service provider, reported a 505% surge in net profit, reaching ₹14,781 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.
1 min
Zomato Changes Name to Eternal After Board's Nod
FOOD tech company Zomato has officially rebranded as Eternal, following approval from its board.
1 min
India, South Asia to receive 2,835 planes in 20 years: Boeing
INDIAN and South Asian airlines are expected to add 2,835 new commercial aircraft to their fleets over the next 20 years to meet the rising demand for air travel, US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said on Thursday.
1 min
EPFO settles 5 cr claims worth over ₹2L cr in FY25
THE Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed over 5.08 claims, for the first time, amounting to ₹2,05,932.49 crore in FY25.
1 min
SBI profit up 84% at ₹16,891 cr on low-base
NII rises 4.09% to ₹41,446 cr; loan loss provisions come down by 31.2% to ₹2,305 crore YoY and 36.52% sequentially
2 mins
Cognizant Q4 net profit declines 2% to $546 million
COGNIZANT on Thursday reported a 2.1% year-on-year decline in its net profit for quarter ended December 2024 to $546 million compared to $558 million in the year-ago period.
1 min
Akasa Air secures fresh funding from Azim Premji and Ranjan Pai
AKASA AIR on Thursday said that it has signed agreements with marquee investors to infuse fresh capital into the airline.
1 min
Telcos Raised Tariff Due To Investment Made For 5G Service Rollout: Scindia
COMMUNICATION minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said a 10% increase in mobile phone tariff by telecom service providers (TSPs) was because of the investment made in the rollout of 5G in the country.
1 min
Fortis deal: IHH seeks ₹10,930 cr from Daiichi
MALAYSIA'S IHH Healthcare is seeking up to ₹10,930 crore ($1.25 billion) in damages from Japan's Daiichi Sankyo for its involvement in Fortis Healthcare deal, the company said on Thursday.
1 min
Ramkumar-Saketh duo storms into semifinals
Kazakhstan's Timofey Skatov reached the singles quarterfinals on Thursday | ASHWIN PRASATH
1 min
Newcastle beat Arsenal to enter League Cup final
NEWCASTLE are back in the English League Cup final for another chance to end their 70-year wait for a Major domestic trophy.
1 min
Navy's Niraj upstages Oly medallist
INDIAN Navy's Niraj Kumar stunned Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kumar and Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar to win gold in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 positions event at the National Games here on Thursday.
1 min
Why quick commerce companies and offline smartphone retailers are at loggerheads
In 2024, Blinkit, a quick-commerce app, made headlines by announcing it would deliver the latest iPhone 16 series smartphones within a few minutes.
2 mins
Firms Aware of Environmental Footprint of Gen AI
Generative AI adoption has accelerated rapidly, as AI not only drives business growth but also has the potential to enhance energy efficiency and support sustainability initiatives.
2 mins
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