The New Indian Express Kochi - January 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi - January 15, 2025

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January 15, 2025
House panel to summon Meta over Zuckerberg election claims
Will seek an apology from the social media giant for 'factually incorrect' statements
1 min
Chief Minister Inaugurates Rajagiri College Jubilee Fete
CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated jubilee celebrations at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) in Kakkanad on Tuesday.
1 min
CBG plant at Brahmapuram nearing completion
IN a major boost to effective waste disposal in the Kochi region, the 150 TPD Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant at Brahmapuram, which is nearing completion, would take in waste from nearby local bodies as well, besides the Kochi corporation area.
1 min
2-Day KMA Management Convention From Tomorrow
THE Kerala Management Association's (KMA) 42nd Annual Management Convention will be organised on January 16 and 17.
1 min
17-Year-Old Found Dead in Swimming Pool of Flat
A 17-year-old boy was found dead at the swimming pool of an apartment in Vazhakala on Tuesday.
1 min
Pepper spray bottle trail helps cops unravel robbery
10 arrested in the case; probe uncovers involvement of 13 suspects
2 mins
Will Transform State Into Int'l Hub Of Higher Edu: CM
Inaugurates International Conclave on Next-gen Higher Education at Cusat • Says state committed to transforming itself into people-centric knowledge society
2 mins
New draft regulations give more powers to governor on VC selection
AS PER the new draft regulations, the Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the higher education institutions in the states, has been given complete power over selection of VCs of the state universities.
1 min
Sexual assault of teen: 44 arrested in five days
FIVE days after the shocking revelation of a teen Dalit girl, who was sexually abused by over five dozen people over the past five years, police have recorded the arrest of 44 accused out of a total of 58 names, the survivor stated.
1 min
Body shaming unacceptable, says HC while granting bail to Boby Chemmanur
Special privileges for bizman in jail: Police launch probe
2 mins
Kalamandalam announces fellowships and awards
Kalamandalam Deemed to be University has announced its prestigious fellowships and awards for the year 2023.
1 min
Harivarasanam, the lullaby of the Lord
FOR THE past five decades, the Sabarimala hill shrine has been closing by playing the song Harivarasanam through loud speakers.
1 min
Harivarasanam Award presented to Kaithapram
The annual Harivarasanam Award, instituted by the government to artists for outstanding contributions, was presented to lyricist and composer Kaithapram Damodaran Nampoothiri here on Tuesday.
1 min
Unni resigns as AMMA treasurer
AMID celebrations of his action-thriller movie Marco making waves across the country, and minting ₹100 crore in gross collection, actor Unni Mukundan has announced his decision to step down from the post of treasurer of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
1 min
Relatives to move court against exhuming Gopan Swami's body
THE decision to exhume the body of Neyyattinkara Gopan Swami from the controversial burial site will be taken by the sub-collector based on a new police report.
1 min
‘Dead’ man found alive at mortuary
IN a dramatic turn of events, Pavithran, an elderly man from Pachappoyika in Kannur district, who was believed to be dead, was found alive at the mortuary of the AKG Memorial Cooperative Hospital on Tuesday.
1 min
Row over waste transport puts pig farmers in a spot
Tussle between Kerala and TN leads to arrests & increased checks
2 mins
Dam-Building Spree Is A Zero-Sum Game
It has been widely reported that China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangpo river.
3 mins
The Changing Skies Of Our Weather Office
As it turns 150, the India Meteorological Department can look back at a legacy of continuous evolution. In the future, it needs to grow its observation network and sharpen its city forecasts
4 mins
MHA approves 1,000 additional CRPF jawans for VIP security wing
GUARDING BIGWIGS
1 min
Draft regulation 2025 designed to prioritise merit: UGC chief
CHAIRMAN SAYS: The proposed draft suggests changing the composition of the selection committee for vice-chancellors. Why was this step taken? Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala have contentions with governors over appointing V-Cs at state-run universities. Your comment?
1 min
PM Museum society rejig: Irani, Shekhar Kapur new members
The Prime Ministers' Museum & Library (PMML) society and its executive council have been reconstituted.
1 min
Send back Indians duped into fighting war, Russia told
NEW DELHI on Tuesday reiterated its demand that Russia should send back the Indian nationals who were duped into serving in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
1 min
End terror network in PoK: Rajnath
Says terror camps running in areas adjacent to border, warns Pak against 'nefarious designs'
2 mins
47 Years of Congress' Rise and Fall
SAME time, same chill in the air. Delhi is witnessing a \"historic reoccurrence\" of sorts on Wednesday; the Congress is moving to its new headquarters - Indira Gandhi Bhawan on Kotla Road.
1 min
Disintegrated urn of journo found close to crematorium
IN a shocking incident, the urn holding the ashes of the slain journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found shattered and scattered on the ground, approximately fifty metres away from the cremation ground in Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.
1 min
Drishti drone crashes off Guj coast during trials
THE Drishti 10 Starliner drone, manufactured at Adani Defence and Aerospace facility Hyderabad, on Tuesday crashed off the Porbandar coast in Gujarat during its pre-acceptance trials.
1 min
Fraud in Maiyan scheme: Aid for 8 going to 1 woman
MORE fraudulent cases in Maiyan Samman Yojana, Hement Soren government's flagship scheme for women, have come to light, and computer operators were found to be behind the irregularities.
1 min
On Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, Shah lays foundation for police infra projects
HOME Minister Amit Shah celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti with residents of the Shantiniketan society in Ahmedabad's Memnagar area on Tuesday.
1 min
Cutting-edge tech in Uttarakhand local body elections, AI set to make campaign debut
MANY candidates contesting local body elections in Uttarakhand, scheduled for January 23, are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate their campaigns with data-driven insights.
1 min
Qatar says Gaza truce talks in 'final stages'
Qatar, Egypt & the US have stepped up efforts to broker a ceasefire to enable release of hostages held in Gaza
1 min
Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up
HOT, powerful winds Tuesday threatened to rekindle and whip up major fires that have devastated the hills and suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at least 24 people and changing the face of America's second biggest city forever.
1 min
SL Prez Arrives in Beijing on 4-Day Visit to China
SRI Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Beijing on Tuesday on a four-day visit during which he is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders on deepening bilateral ties.
1 min
S Korean prez no-show on impeachment trial Day 1
SOUTH Korea's Constitutional Court opened the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday over his failed martial law bid, but adjourned the first hearing after the suspended leader didn't show up.
1 min
IT hardware PLI scheme generated output worth ₹10,015 cr
THE production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware and its 2.0 version have collectively generated a total production value of ₹10,014.72 crore as of December 2024.
1 min
NBFC's auto loan growth to fall to 16% in FY25
The moderating growth momentum and the bank funding curbs will slow down growth of non-banks' vehicle finance to 15-16% this fiscal and the next to touch ₹9.4 lakh crore by March 2026.
1 min
India Cuts Coal Imports by 3.1% on Rise in Output
The country's coal imports fell by 3.1% to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) during April-December 2024 compared to 154.17 MT during the same period last year.
1 min
Brands Ride the Spiritual Tide at Maha Kumbh
Reports estimate brands will spend ₹1,800-₹2,000 cr on ads during the event
1 min
PSU Bank Stocks Surge 20% Amid Speculation Over Stake Sale
PUBLIC sector bank stocks were in high demand in the final hour of trading on Tuesday amid speculations of stake sale by the central government.
1 min
IT Hardware PLI Scheme Generated Output Worth ₹10,015 Cr
The production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware and its 2.0 version have collectively generated a total production value of ₹10,014.72 crore as of December 2024.
1 min
Family feud between Baba Kalyani, sister for Hikal stake escalates
THE family feud between the Pune-based Kalyani group led by Baba Kalyani and his sister Sugandha Hiremath who controls a majority in Hikal has taken a murky turn.
1 min
PMLA Case: ED Challenges Unitech Promoters' Bail
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Delhi High Court, contesting the bail granted to former Unitech promoters in a money laundering case.
1 min
BSNL Call Drop Issue to Be Fixed by Feb
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is working aggressively to resolve call drops, call mute issues, and other calling-related problems on its network.
1 min
Demographic shift to slow down India's economic growth: Report
A McKinsey report on demographics has warned that India has only 33 years, a little over one generation, until it is as 'old' as advanced economies are today.
1 min
January transfer window is teasing some big moves involving United, City & PSG
THE January transfer window is open and big names could be on the move, from Marcus Rashford to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
2 mins
1st-round exit for Bopanna and Barrientos
BRAZILIAN teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate.
2 mins
KIRAN MAKES HIS CHANCE COUNT
Pulls off thrilling win barely 24 hrs after his inclusion in the main draw of India Open 2025
3 mins
Polaris: The star that shows the way
The position of the North Star (Polaris) in constellation Ursa Minor
1 min
A Real, Action-Packed Family Thriller!
In Tripunithura, the Rajan family has carved out a legacy in martial arts.
3 mins
BECOMING ONE'S OWN
SANDALWOOD
2 mins
What Dice Means in Mahabharata
One of the most common assumptions people make while discussing traditional games is that the game of Chaupad or Pachisi or Dayakattam was played in the Mahabharata.
2 mins
Read To Lead
BOOKS on leadership, entrepreneurial insight or betterment of any other aspect of personhood now housed in the 'self-help' category, enjoy a sort of unhindered proliferation especially in the Indian market.
2 mins
Mathew-starrer Lovely confirms April 4 release
THE MAKERS of Lovely, starring Mathew Thomas, have announced that the film will be released on April 4.
2 mins
Mathew-starrer Lovely confirms April 4 release
THE MAKERS of Lovely, starring Mathew Thomas, have announced that the film will be released on April 4.
1 min
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
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