The New Indian Express Kochi - February 07, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - February 07, 2025
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February 07, 2025
NOW, GLITCHES DELAY UNDOCKING OF SPADEX
TECHNICAL issues have erupted on the Indian Space Research Organisation's first Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, with the two spacecraft, SDX-01 and SDX-02, unable to undock.
1 min
UGC extends deadline for feedback on draft rules
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
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
Blast at Kaloor happened before rush hour, minimising casualties
Bereaved kin entitled to ₹25 lakh compensation but hardly get even death certificate, says CMID; both employers and state responsible for providing adequate compensation
3 mins
Vaikom to be state's 1st fully solar ferry terminal
THE VAIKOM terminal will soon become the first fully solar-powered ferry terminal in the state, thanks to the Kerala State Water Transport Department (SWTD)'s ambitious project to convert half of its fleet into solar-powered vessels.
2 mins
Illegal Bangla migrants using hawala channels to send money home: Cops
THE RECENT arrests of illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Ernakulam district have drawn authorities' attention to various hawala channels in operation for sending money from India to Bangladesh.
1 min
Portion of car service centre gutted
A portion of a car service centre was gutted in a major fire at Thrikkakara on Thursday.
1 min
Arrested persons clash with cops at police station
THREE persons arrested for allegedly trespassing into an under-construction building and causing nuisance to residents, clashed with the policemen of Ambalamedu police station on Thursday.
1 min
HC grants permission for fireworks at Ekm temple
KERALA High Court on Thursday permitted Ernakulathappan Devaswom, Ernakulam Siva Temple, to carry out a fireworks display on 'Valiyavilakku day', which is scheduled on February 8 and 10 in connection with the annual festival of the temple.
1 min
Migrant worker among two arrested with cannabis
TWO persons, including a migrant worker, were arrested with around 4 kg of cannabis in two separate seizures.
1 min
Cops to be deployed to curb illegal waste dumping at Brahmapuram
RESPONDING to UDF councillors' allegations on the mismanagement of waste at the Brahmapuram dumping yard, Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar said police surveillance will be ensured at the site and a request letter sent to the police commissioner to deploy officials for the purpose.
1 min
Mattancherry Water Metro Service Likely by March End
SWTD resumed boat services to Mattancherry on February 4 after a gap of nearly six years
2 mins
UDF in spot after LoP's remark on 2011 poll victory
V D SATHEESAN has been left with his foot in his mouth after the Leader of Opposition credited CPM's kindness for the UDF forming the government in 2011.
1 min
Biological father seeks detailed probe
IN A LATEST development in the death of Mihir Ahammed, the 15-year-old's father has demanded a comprehensive probe into his son's death.
1 min
Cong has no chief minister candidate, says Satheesan
HOURS AFTER a public discussion started over prospects of senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala becoming the future CM candidate of the UDF, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan has come out with an open statement that in Congress there are no CM candidates.
1 min
Budget: Stakeholders call for strategic overhaul to woo tourists
Stress need for enhanced infrastructure at major tourist destinations, say state losing its competitive edge due to poor waste management and hygiene issues
3 mins
Chandy-Satheesan fight intensifies
THE RIFT between Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen continues unabated, creating friction in the already factionalised Congress politics.
1 min
NGO Association splits
The factional feud in the Congress has found its ripples in its service association too, as the pro-Congress Kerala NGO Association split into two on Thursday.
1 min
No links with scamster, says Radhakrishnan
'SIGN collaborated in the project as part of social service initiatives'
2 mins
In protest against loss, film bodies announce strike from June 1
PROTESTING against the huge loss and the crisis the Malayalam film industry is going through, film bodies on Thursday decided to go on a strike from June 1, demanding a relaxation in entertainment tax and a salary cut by the actors.
1 min
Siblings abducted from school, girl raped; accused arrested
IN A shocking incident, 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
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
Manpower Shortage
2 mins
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 line-up 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
Saints' role vital in protecting India's culture and unity: Shah
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said India's saints played a significant role in preserving the country's culture, unity and knowledge.
1 min
JD(U) seeks probe into charitable foundation funds to PK's Jan Suraaj
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.
1 min
Beijing protests naval drills near Philippines
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints from Beijing, which claims the entire South China Sea and accuses Manila of colluding with others to destabilize the region.
1 min
Guatemala to Accept US Deportees After El Salvador
GUATEMALAN President Bernardo Ar'valo said on Wednesday his country will accept migrants from other countries who are being deported from the United States, the second deportation deal that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reached during a Central America trip that has been focused mainly on immigration.
1 min
Don signs order barring transgender athletes from girls' & women's sports
PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
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
Israel prepares for voluntary Gaza emigration amidst global outrage
Trump claims Netanyahu would handover Gaza to the US after the war for redevelopment
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
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 the quarter ended December 2024 to $546 million compared to $558 million in the year-ago period.
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
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
ONCE again the Indian players gave a brilliant display in the doubles segment as the duo of Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth, the second seeds, and defending champions Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni, the third seeds, moved into the semifinals of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger on Thursday.
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
De Zorzi shines as Sunrisers Eastern Cape reach SA20 final
AROUND eight years ago, just after a then young Tony de Zorzi was given the honour of leading an age-group Protea outfit to the World Cup, the southpaw's stocks collapsed like a house of cards.
2 mins
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
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 sustainability initiatives.
2 mins
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
Agentic AI represents the next wave of innovation
2024 was marked by an AI gold rush; 2025 will focus on AI's practical utility, says AI data cloud company Snowflake's MD for India Vijayant Rai.
2 mins
Age No Bar For This Mom & Daughter
IT was a heartwarming moment for the devotees who gathered at Ananda Chandrodayam Sabha Subramanya Temple festival at Kaloor as veteran dance exponent Suyanthi Muraleedharan, 83, and her 60-year-old daughter Sreekala Sasikanth presented a stunning Bharatanatyam-based dance drama on Friday.
1 min
We Were Treated Like Superstars
MALAYALIS would remember her as the bubbly, cute girl who walked along a verdant and fenced rural stretch with the evocative Allimalar kaavil pooram kaanan playing in the backdrop. Or, perhaps, the ‘Veeppakutti’ in Meenathil Thaalikettu. She appeared in many hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s, along with the likes of Mohanlal, Mammootty, Gita and Urvashi. And then quietly faded away.
2 mins
The Joy of Birding
BIRDING, or birdwatching, is more than a hobby; it is a journey into the intricate beauty of the natural world.
2 mins
Skoda Kylaq: A compelling option in the sub-4-metre SUV segment
Skoda Kylaq, with its seamless blend of quality, safety and comfort at a favourable price range, is a compelling option for those eyeing an SUV
3 mins
THE PERFECT PAIRING
SOME things in life are inseparable—rain and a cup of chai, Indian roads and excavations for repairs, art, and wine… Take a glimpse at all the photographs of art show openings floating around on social media.
1 min
Mark Ruffalo and John Malkovich onboard Wild Horse Nine
MARTIN MCDONAGH, the writer and director of the 2018 Oscar Best Picture nominated film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, is set to begin production on his next film, Wild Horse Nine.
1 min
Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson to star in Animals
BEN AFFLECK is set to star in and direct Animals, a crime thriller he is reviving after a previous iteration stalled.
1 min
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