The New Indian Express Kochi - February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Don Sends First Deportation Flight to India
US military flight with 205 undocumented Indians on board to land in Amritsar today
1 min
Love, luxe and loot: Luck runs out for interstate thief in Bengaluru
MEET Panchakshari Sangayya Swami, a 37-year-old thief with a taste for the high life.
1 min
Assam gets it for failing to deport foreigners
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday lambasted the Assam government for its failure to deport individuals declared as foreigners, while ordering the state to initiate deportation proceedings against 63 whose nationalities were known.
1 min
Ahead of Delhi polling, Modi tears into Rahul, Kejri in LS
A day after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the grand old party and said his government has helped as many as 25 crore Indians \"defeat poverty and come out of it\" in the last 10 years.
1 min
Ahead of Delhi polling, Modi tears into Rahul, Kejri in LS
A day after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the grand old party and said his government has helped as many as 25 crore Indians \"defeat poverty and come out of it\" in the last 10 years.
1 min
Kannur Class X student's poem included in CBSE textbook
K V MESNA, a Class 10 student of Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Kurumathur, is overjoyed as one of her poems, Kalaam Thettiya Mazha, has been included in the Class VII CBSE Malayalam textbook 'Madhumozhi'.
1 min
Remission row apart, no breaches in leave granted to Sherin
AMID allegations of leniency and preferential treatment in recommending a remission of sentence to Sherin, the convict in the 2009 Bhaskara Karanavar murder, the state government's move for her release has sparked controversy.
3 mins
Vattavada now a haven for sweet passion fruit as production thrives
THE geo-climatic condition of Vattavada provides an ideal environment for cultivating various horticultural crops.
1 min
SWTD Planning Tourist Boat Rides Linking Kuttanad to Pathiramanal
INSPIRED by the popular Desert Safari in the Gulf, the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) plans to roll out a unique tourism project with boats connecting inland Kuttanad areas and the Pathiramanal island in central Kerala.
1 min
Special team with ex-serviceman, shooter planned to kill wild boars
Initiative aims to address wildlife threats in areas lacking presence of Rapid Response Teams
1 min
Remission row apart, no breaches in leave granted to Sherin
AMID allegations of leniency and preferential treatment in recommending a remission of sentence to Sherin, the convict in the 2009 Bhaskara Karanavar murder, the state government's move for her release has sparked controversy.
3 mins
Special team with ex-serviceman, shooter planned to kill wild boars
Initiative aims to address wildlife threats in areas lacking presence of Rapid Response Teams
1 min
SWTD Planning Tourist Boat Rides Linking Kuttanad to Pathiramanal
INSPIRED by the popular Desert Safari in the Gulf, the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) plans to roll out a unique tourism project with boats connecting inland Kuttanad areas and the Pathiramanal island in central Kerala.
1 min
Boat services to Mattancherry resume after six-year break
BOAT services to Mattancherry resumed on Tuesday after a gap of six years, enabling residents and tourists to reach the popular tourist destination quickly instead of over-an-hour long travel by road from the Kochi city.
1 min
Student's death: GPS letter putting victim in bad light draws criticism
School says it did not find any evidence to prove bullying incident after questioning students
2 mins
Student's death: GPS letter putting victim in bad light draws criticism
School says it did not find any evidence to prove bullying incident after questioning students
2 mins
More than 93% trips operated, says minister
THE \"UNNECESSARY\" strike by a section of employees led by the Transport Democratic Federation (TDF), demanding timely salary pay, had no effect on the KSRTC services as the corporation could operate over 93% of the scheduled trips for the day, Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar said in Kochi on Tuesday.
1 min
CM launches mass cancer screening campaign 'Arogyam Anandam'
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday inaugurated 'Arogyam Anandam- Keep Cancer at Bay', a mass cancer screening campaign that aims to detect cancer risk among people and ensure early treatment.
1 min
Spl privileges for Boby: Case against two jail officials
POLICE on Tuesday registered cases against two senior officials of prisons department for allowing special privileges to businessman Boby Chemmanur when he was lodged at Ernakulam District Jail in Kakkanad after being arrested for making obscene remarks against actor Honey Rose.
1 min
Low-consumption consumers in state getting power at cheap rates
WITH THE exception of domestic consumers with monthly consumption of over 400 units of electricity per month and above, household consumers in other categories pay comparatively cheaper power bills in Kerala, a study of the electricity tariff of various states conducted by Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has shown.
1 min
Bharat should set a model with its cultural tradition: RSS chief
RSS CHIEF Mohan Bhagwat spoke about the importance of India's cultural and artistic heritage while inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Tapasya Kala Sahitya Vedi at Rajendra Maidan in Kochi on Tuesday.
1 min
No final decision on toll collection on KIIFB-funded roads: Balagopal
Oppn leader calls potential move to collect tax sheer cheating, warns of strong protests
1 min
German killed in jumbo attack near Valparai
A 77-year-old German tourist died after he was attacked by an elephant at Tiger Valley near Waterfall on Pollachi-Valparai road in Anamalai Tiger Reserve on Tuesday night.
1 min
Adoor Police Conduct Probe into 'Abduction' of 12-Year-Old Boy
Adoor police have conducted a detailed investigation into the incident in which a 12-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped by a group from his house at night, and beaten up after forcibly giving him alcohol.
1 min
Several anomalies unaddressed by HC, say residents of Army Tower
Terming HC order 'vague', residents demand proper action for bending of rules, corruption
2 mins
Several anomalies unaddressed by HC, say residents of Army Tower
Terming HC order 'vague', residents demand proper action for bending of rules, corruption
2 mins
German killed in jumbo attack near Valparai
A 77-year-old German tourist died after he was attacked by an elephant at Tiger Valley near Waterfall on Pollachi-Valparai road in Anamalai Tiger Reserve on Tuesday night.
1 min
Bringing Young Indians To Corridors Of Power
WITH energy, creativity and an inherent drive to challenge the status quo, young Indians hold the key to the future that would reflect their aspirations.
3 mins
BJP's Southern Fort Besieged From Within
Karnataka BJP's state leadership and caste representation are being challenged from within. Why is the party's high command allowing the factionalism to play out?
4 mins
BJP's Southern Fort Besieged From Within
Karnataka BJP's state leadership and caste representation are being challenged from within. Why is the party's high command allowing the factionalism to play out?
4 mins
Bringing Young Indians To Corridors Of Power
ITH energy, creativity and an inherent drive to challenge the status quo, young Indians hold the key to the future that would reflect their aspirations.
3 mins
Won't tolerate corruption in agri sector: Chouhan
UNION Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the government does not tolerate irregularities and corruption and will promptly take action against the guilty.
1 min
Shah reviews security amid Kulgam ops
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after a terror attack in Kulgam district in which ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay was killed, and his wife and niece were hurt.
2 mins
Lung cancer among non-smokers up, says Lancet
AIR pollution significantly contributes to increasing lung cancer cases among non-smokers, especially women and those living in Southeast Asia, says a study published in the Lancet.
2 mins
Centre says will give ₹25L to trust for construction of Singh memorial
THE Centre is ready to allocate land and funds to the trust to be set up to construct the memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
1 min
Kumbh stampede toll suppressed, says SP
In Lok Sabha, Akhilesh says the mela management must be handed over to Army and guilty should be punished
2 mins
SC seeks reply from Centre, NMC on plea for fresh NEET-PG counselling
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought replies from the Centre, National Medical Commission (NMC), and others on a plea filed by a batch of students seeking fresh counselling of all India quota (AIQ) round 3 of NEET-PG 2024.
1 min
Won't tolerate corruption in agri sector: Chouhan
UNION Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said that the government does not tolerate irregularities and corruption and will promptly take action against the guilty.
1 min
Shah reviews security amid Kulgam ops
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir after a terror attack in Kulgam district in which ex-serviceman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay was killed, and his wife and niece were hurt.
2 mins
Centre says will give ₹25L to trust for construction of Singh memorial
THE Centre is ready to allocate land and funds to the trust to be set up to construct the memorial for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
1 min
SC seeks reply from Centre, NMC on plea for fresh NEET-PG counselling
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought replies from the Centre, National Medical Commission (NMC), and others on a plea filed by a batch of students seeking fresh counselling of all India quota (AIQ) round 3 of NEET-PG 2024.
1 min
2 Cheetah Cubs Born in Kuno, Count Rises to 26
TWO more cheetah cubs have been born in Kuno National Park (KNP), located in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district.
1 min
Travellers still willing to take 'donkey route' to US
IT was in November 2024, the US shared a list of 18,000 illegal migrants to be deported to India.
2 mins
Maoists Kill 2 C'garh Villagers, 3 Jawans Injured in IED Blasts
TWO tribal villagers were killed by suspected Maoists in Budigicheru village, Bijapur district, approximately 400 km south of Raipur, police reported.
1 min
San Antonio to Amritsar on 'costlier' C-17 aircraft
THE US used its military C-17 strategic lift aircraft to deport 205 Indian illegal immigrants, which left San Antonio, Texas for Amritsar.
2 mins
₹150 cr okayed to reduce glacial lake burst risks
THE Centre has approved ₹150 crore for a project to mitigate risk due to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Uttarakhand.
1 min
Study says Arunachal has lost 110 glaciers in 32 yrs
Arunachal Pradesh has lost 110 glaciers in 32 years, a new study has revealed.
1 min
Mumbai Eye on lines of London Eye: BMC submits ₹74K cr budget
BRIHANMUMBAI Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Tuesday unveiled the BMC's largest-ever ₹74,427-crore budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which is 14.19% more than the previous year's.
1 min
Shakespeare Plays and Freud's Theories at 'Second Chance in Life'
ON day four of the Jaipur Literature Festival, a packed house was seen at an interesting session that talked about Shakespeare and Sigmund Freud—the two most discussed figures in literature and philosophy.
1 min
2 Cheetah Cubs Born in Kuno, Count Rises to 26
TWO more cheetah cubs have been born in Kuno National Park (KNP), located in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district.
1 min
Travellers still willing to take 'donkey route' to US
IT was in November 2024, the US shared a list of 18,000 illegal migrants to be deported to India.
2 mins
Maoists Kill 2 C'garh Villagers, 3 Jawans Injured in IED Blasts
TWO tribal villagers were killed by suspected Maoists in Budigicheru village, Bijapur district, approximately 400 km south of Raipur, police reported.
1 min
San Antonio to Amritsar on 'costlier' C-17 aircraft
THE US used its military C-17 strategic lift aircraft to deport 205 Indian illegal immigrants, which left San Antonio, Texas for Amritsar.
2 mins
Tit-for-tat tariffs retaliation from China on US energy and autos
Trump, who earlier spoke to Trudeau, Sheinbaum, will call Xi Jinping
2 mins
Tech giant Google now in monopoly crosshairs
CHINA on Tuesday said it would probe US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws after Washington slapped 10% levies on Chinese goods.
1 min
Negotiations for 2nd ceasefire begin; Israel to send delegation
WITH Palestinian group Hamas claiming on Tuesday that talks for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, Israel said it would send negotiators to mediator Qatar later this week.
1 min
Fujifilm Starts Software Centre in Noida
FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc., a global leader in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and ultra-high-frequency micro-ultrasound technology, on Tuesday inaugurated a new Software Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Noida.
1 min
Titan Net Profit Falls Marginally to ₹1,047 Crore
TATA GROUP firm Titan, which also runs the country's largest jewellery chain under the Tanishq brand, on Tuesday reported a slight fall in net profit to ₹1,047 crore in the quarter to December due to \"changes in the custom duty on gold\".
1 min
Welspun Energy to Invest ₹13,500 Crore in Odisha
WELSPUN NEW ENERGY, green energy arm of Welspun World, has signed a ₹13,500 crore pact with Odisha to build pumped storage and floating solar projects, which will generate 2,200 mw of green electricity.
1 min
Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal to invest ₹10k cr in Krutrim
MOBILITY company Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Tuesday announced the launch of Krutrim AI Labs to develop artificial intelligence (AI) designed for India.
1 min
Sensex rises 1.8% as trade tension eases
DOMESTIC equity market surged on Tuesday as global trade tensions eased after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed new tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada by one month.
1 min
Sebi allows retailers into algo trading from August
MARKETS watchdog Sebi on Tuesday allowed retail investors to trade using algorithmic or algo trading, putting in place stricter norms that demand strict track and trace rules to protect them from mishaps amid rising demand.
1 min
Saluja's plea against her removal as director rejected
IN a setback for Rashmi Saluja, executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises (REL), the Delhi High Court (HC) has denied relief to her in a plea against a resolution seeking to replace her with a new director at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on February 7.
1 min
Gold price hits high of ₹85,370/10g amid US-China trade war
AS the global trade war intensified after China clamped a 15% counter-tariffs on the American goods entering its shores, the safe-haven lure of the yellow metal continued on Tuesday hitting a new all-time high of ₹85,370/10g, up ₹1,370 from the Monday's close when for the first time the metal had crossed the ₹84,000 mark.
1 min
Chances of US tariff action against India very thin
India has started taking measures to avoid tariff action by the US
1 min
8 Companies Receive Sebi's Nod to Raise Over ₹6,500 Cr Via IPO
EIGHT firms including SMPP, Brigade Hotel and Kumar Arch Tech have received capital market regulator Sebi's green signal to raise over ₹6,500 crore via initial public offerings (IPOs).
1 min
Titan Net Profit Falls Marginally to ₹1,047 Crore
TATA GROUP firm Titan, which also runs the country's largest jewellery chain under the Tanishq brand, on Tuesday reported a slight fall in net profit to ₹1,047 crore in the quarter to December due to \"changes in the custom duty on gold\".
1 min
Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal to invest ₹10k cr in Krutrim
MOBILITY company Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Tuesday announced the launch of Krutrim AI Labs to develop artificial intelligence (AI) designed for India.
1 min
Saluja's plea against her removal as director rejected
IN a setback for Rashmi Saluja, executive chairperson of Religare Enterprises (REL), the Delhi High Court (HC) has denied relief to her in a plea against a resolution seeking to replace her with a new director at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on February 7.
1 min
Chances of US tariff action against India very thin
India has started taking measures to avoid tariff action by the US
1 min
8 Companies Receive Sebi's Nod to Raise Over ₹6,500 Cr Via IPO
EIGHT firms including SMPP, Brigade Hotel and Kumar Arch Tech have received capital market regulator Sebi's green signal to raise over ₹6,500 crore via initial public offerings (IPOs).
1 min
SKY, Dube in Mumbai squad
INDIA'S T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube have been included in Mumbai's 18-member squad for their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Haryana, starting from February 8.
1 min
Chelsea climb to 4th with 2-1 win
CHELSEA staged a stirring fightback to ruin Graham Potter's return to Stamford Bridge and climb to fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against West Ham on Monday.
1 min
I am looking towards Cortina as a potential finish line for this comeback
Cortina and Milan, I am eagerly waiting to once again compete in the Olympics at a place that has been so special to me.
2 mins
Ramkumar knocked out in the opening round
THIRD seed Duje Ajdukovic and the trio of Indian players in the singles main draw were knocked out in the opening round of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Tuesday.
1 min
MI Cape Town reach SA20 final
AS streaks of the Orange sky made its presence felt at sunset over St. George's Park after a sun-kissed afternoon, the Paarl Royals openers were intent on hunting down a steep 200 to become the first team to reach the final of the third edition of the SA20 league.
1 min
Gill Eyes Turnaround In ODIs
After forgettable series Down Under, India vice-captain looks to end debate on his place in the team with good show
2 mins
This win is crucial for season: Pragg
GRANDMASTER R Praggnanandhaa, who captured the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament, was accorded a grand reception upon his arrival at the Chennai airport on Tuesday morning.
1 min
SKY, Dube in Mumbai squad
INDIA'S T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube have been included in Mumbai's 18-member squad for their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Haryana, starting from February 8.
1 min
Chelsea climb to 4th with 2-1 win
CHELSEA staged a stirring fightback to ruin Graham Potter's return to Stamford Bridge and climb to fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against West Ham on Monday.
1 min
Gill Eyes Turnaround In ODIs
After forgettable series Down Under, India vice-captain looks to end debate on his place in the team with good show
2 mins
This win is crucial for season: Pragg
GRANDMASTER R Praggnanandhaa, who captured the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament, was accorded a grand reception upon his arrival at the Chennai airport on Tuesday morning.
1 min
It's Too Early For Me To Worry About Box Office
Junaid Khan on his theatrical debut opposite Khushi Kapoor in Loveyapa, his thoughts on comedy films, what it means to be the son of Aamir Khan, and more
3 mins
LIBERATION OF LOVE
OHAN Parashuram Kanawade's debut Marathi feature film, Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears), can be described simply and succinctly as a queer love story.
3 mins
Netflix India Announces Release Slate for 2025
NETFLIX has announced its 2025 slate for Indian films and web series.
2 mins
It's Too Early For Me To Worry About Box Office
After making his acting debut with the historical drama Maharaj on OTT last year, Junaid Khan will be landing on the big screen this week with the romantic-comedy Loveyapa.
3 mins
LIBERATION OF LOVE
OHAN Parashuram Kanawade's debut Marathi feature film, Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears), can be described simply and succinctly as a queer love story.
3 mins
Netflix India Announces Release Slate for 2025
NETFLIX has announced its 2025 slate for Indian films and web series.
2 mins
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