The New Indian Express Hubballi - February 16, 2025

The New Indian Express Hubballi - February 16, 2025

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February 16, 2025
Tharoor's praise for Kerala in TNIE column sparks Cong backlash
FINDING itself in an embarrassing situation after party MP Shashi Tharoor heaped praise on the Left-ruled Kerala, calling the state a model of economic innovation and sustainable growth, the Congress leadership launched an open attack on him.
1 min
Punjab Police Make First Arrest, Nab Travel Agent
PUNJAB police made its first arrest of a travel agent involved in illegal immigration practices, following the deportation of 104 Indians from the US on February 5.
1 min
Social Media Posts Help Cops Nab Man on the Run for 9 Years
SOCIAL media posts and ordering food online helped police nab a 35-year-old rowdy-sheeter in the city on Thursday.
1 min
Ex-MLA from Goa dies after auto driver hits him
FORMER Goa MLA Lavoo Mamledar, 69, died here on Saturday soon after he was allegedly assaulted by an autorickshaw driver.
1 min
US sends back 119 Indians in military aircraft
Punjab chief minister objects to Amritsar being chosen arrival point
1 min
EAM Calls Out West's Double Standards on Democracy
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar rejected the western viewpoint that democracy is in crisis globally and pilloried the West's doublespeak on the issue.
1 min
STORIES IN LEATHER
At 96, Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathar, the famed puppeteer from Koppal district, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award, one of India's highest civilian honours, for her contribution to the field of art.
3 mins
VHP to hold bravery drive in B'gavi today
THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in association with Bajrang Dal will organise 'Shaurya Sanchalan' (bravery drive), a part of its activity for creating awareness of the importance of unity, in Belagavi on Sunday.
1 min
KDTP to enhance students' understanding of art, culture: DC
THE Karnataka Darshan Tour Programme (KDTP), aimed at enhancing students' understanding of history, art, and culture through visits to historical sites, said the Deputy Commissioner T Bhoobalan.
1 min
Cops Thrash Soldier, PSI Apologises Later
A shocking incident occurred on Friday evening at Shivayogi Circle in Athani when a group of policemen allegedly assaulted a soldier in the middle of the road.
1 min
Two youths drown in waterfalls
TWO youths who went on a picnic with friends to a waterfall were washed away and their bodies have remained untraced so far.
1 min
Traffic violators will not be spared even during festivals: Cops
The Hubballi-Dharwad police have decided to act tough against traffic rule violators during festivals and other religious rituals.
1 min
Gadag dist faces labour crunch due to Maha Kumbh Mela
GADAG district is facing labour crunch due to Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Lokayukta plays role in identifying failures of public sector projects
THE Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University organised a special lecture on 'The Role of the Lokayukta in Good Governance' on the university premises on Saturday.
1 min
Jarkiholi: Need Siddu in politics for Cong to win 2018 election
STATING that CM Siddaramaiah's leadership will be immensely important for Congress to win the 2028 Assembly elections, PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Saturday said the chief minister should be in active politics in the state for another term (post 2028 polls).
1 min
Vaishnaw: Union Budget Will Benefit Bengaluru
UNION Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Saturday that the Union budget has effectively dealt with the aspirations of lower strata and middle class of society by removing income tax for annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh.
2 mins
Centre sabotaging Jal Jeevan Mission: CM
CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday slammed Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna for accusing the state government of not utilising funds released for the Jal Jeevan mission.
1 min
Playing politics in religion doesn't make one Hindu
ACTOR Prakash Rai on Saturday said mixing politics with religious worship does not make one a 'real Hindu'.
1 min
Gowda: Will fight for better share of Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery water
Asks Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase allocation from 15.891 tmcft to 25 tmcft
2 mins
27 KG of Valuables Handed Over to TN Govt
A small gold replica of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa, along with a gold pen, gold sword, and gold watches, were among the 27 kg of valuable items that were handed over to the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday, after the completion of documentation and valuation.
2 mins
No Funds Till TN Accepts NEP Fully: Pradhan
UNION Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday categorically said that funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme will not be released for Tamil Nadu unless the state government accepts the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, in its entirety.
2 mins
The Kumbh of Digital Spirituality
As the Kumbh Mela draws to a close this year, everyone is experiencing FOMO (fear of missing out), fueled by influencers covering the event.
3 mins
Connecting Musk, Maga and Miga
USK and Modi aren't made for each other. And there is nothing common between the two.
4 mins
11 Places in Delhi, Haryana Raided for Crypto Fraud
THE CBI on Saturday said it had conducted raids at 11 locations across Delhi and Haryana as part of its investigation into a crypto fraud case, which led to the seizure of ₹1.08 crore in cash, foreign currency, and gold.
1 min
Brace for tight norms after Trump order
The State Department has reduced eligibility window for visa interview waivers from 48 months to just 12 months
2 mins
Harvard, Stanford link to 'clean'
THE Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has tied up with institutions of international repute to study waste management and delivery of urban services at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, where the footfall has already crossed the 50-crore mark.
1 min
Places of Worship Act: CJI-led SC bench will hear pleas on Feb 17
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions related to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, on February 17.
1 min
47 elephants killed in rail accidents between '21 & '24, Rajya Sabha told
THE past three years have witnessed a worrying increase in elephant casualties caused by train collisions, electrocutions, poaching, and poisoning.
1 min
External influence: Uttarakhand book fair put off
IN a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated book fair in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, scheduled for February 15 and 16, has been cancelled abruptly.
2 mins
After being abandoned in dustbin, 'Pihu' saved by docs at Bhopal hosp
A newborn girl, abandoned in a dustbin with her throat slit in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district last month, was saved thanks to timely twin surgeries and 24-hour medical care at a government hospital in Bhopal.
1 min
US Unreliable, It's Time for European Force: Zelenskyy
Europe can no longer count on Washington to have its back, says Ukrainian leader
2 mins
Biryani Among Meal Options During National Emergencies
CURRY chicken with biryani is among the five meal options prepared by a Singapore company as ready-to-eat meals during national emergencies.
1 min
Russia Says It Captured One More Village in Eastern Ukraine
RUSSIA said on Saturday its forces had captured the village of Berezivka in their latest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where Ukrainian defenses are creaking.
1 min
Eastern Congo's second-largest city falls to rebels backed by Rwanda
PANIC swept through eastern Congo's second-largest city on Saturday as residents fled by the thousands, scrambling to escape the looming advance of Rwanda-backed rebels.
1 min
Hamas Frees 3 Israeli Hostages in Gaza, Israel Releases 369 Palestinians
PALESTINIAN militants released three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 369 Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was near collapse.
2 mins
Pope Appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini to Run Vatican as Its First Woman Governor
Another woman is taking over a top management job in the Vatican: Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian nun, was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State, making her essentially the governor of the 108-acre territory in Rome that is home to the Catholic Church.
1 min
Bajaj Consumer Acquires Hyderabad-Based Vishal Personal Care for ₹120 Cr
BAJAJ Consumer Care, the Kushagra Bajaj-promoted company will acquire a 100% stake in Vishal Personal Care, the Hyderabad-based FMCG company, for ₹120 crore.
1 min
Disclosure Rules on Related-Party Transaction
MARKETS regulator Sebi on Saturday introduced industry standards for the minimum information that listed entities are required to provide to the audit committee and shareholders when seeking approval for related-party transactions.
1 min
Infra Setbacks Under New Regimes
DANI Green Energy's withdrawal from its wind power project from Sri Lanka follows months of stout opposition by local communities.
3 mins
New India Co-op Bank former GM booked for ₹122 crore fraud
THE economic offences wing of the Mumbai Police have registered a case against Hitesh Praveenchand Mehta, a former general manager and head of accounts with New India Cooperative Bank.
1 min
Good time for cos to invest in India
Hindalco MD Satish Pai says PLI scheme, state incentives are encouraging cos to invest in India
2 mins
Kerala Blasters go down to Mohun Bagan in ISL
MOHUN Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters FC by 3-0 in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Saturday.
1 min
Arsenal close gap on Liverpool, Marmoush inspires City
ARSENAL ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as Mikel Merino came off the bench to clinch a 2-0 win against Leicester on Saturday. Manchester City, meanwhile, recorded a 4-0 victory over Newcastle at home.
1 min
Pistol ace Jitu returns to national team as coach
FORMER World No 1 shooter Jitu Rai, along with several other top former shooters, were named in the 37-member coaches' list for the national team by the National Rifle Association of India, the governing body of the sport in the country, on Saturday.
1 min
India edge England in Pro League
A confident India began their campaign in the Women's Pro League with a 3-2 win against higher-ranked England at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.
1 min
Jain Public School, Gangavathi Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Learning
In Gangavathi, Jain Public School has emerged as a shining example of educational innovation, offering a unique approach to learning that extends far beyond the confines of textbooks and classrooms.
4 mins
On Stranger Tides
Lara Maiklam on the foreshore of the Thames river
1 min
Nine Whole Yards of the Dream Draper
A personal narrative of collective memories that embroider the stories of families and friends on the fabric of essential India
1 min
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