The New Indian Express Kochi - February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025
Vaduthala ROB construction: Roads & bridges devpt corp floats tender
THE Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala (RBDCK) on Monday floated tenders for construction of Vaduthala ROB, key to resolving the acute traffic congestion in Chittoor, Vaduthala and Pachalam areas of the city.
1 min
Drunk Migrant Worker Assaults Police Officers
TWO POLICE officers were assaulted by a drunk migrant worker at Eechamukku in Kakkanad late on Sunday.
1 min
Jumbo herds sow panic in Ayyampuzha
WILD elephants have started camping in plantations in Ayyampuzha panchayat, posing a threat to rubber tappers who enter the plantation for work before the break of dawn.
1 min
Ferry back in service, but lack of lighting hits Mattancherry jetty
Strangely enough, the jetty renovated at a cost of ₹78L is yet to get a power connection
1 min
Elaborate arrangements to be made for Sivarathri at Aluva Manapuram
POLICE will make elaborate security arrangements as part of Sivarathri festival at Aluva Manapuram on February 26.
1 min
Sonia's push for population census
In her first intervention in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session on Monday, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi strongly emphasised the need for a population census at the earliest.
1 min
Don Hints at New Tariffs Ahead of Modi's US Visit
Trump likely to announce additional 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
1 min
Hectic parleys in Manipur as BJP scouts for Biren successor
A day after Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, BJP's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held a series of closed-door meetings in Imphal, an effort to identify a successor.
1 min
HC bins PIL for norms to transplant organs after brain death
KERALA High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by a doctor seeking issuance of guidelines for organ transplantation of a brain-dead person.
1 min
Oppn stages walkout from assembly against 'K-Toll'
THE opposition staged a walkout from the assembly on Monday in protest against the proposed move to impose toll on roads built using funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), and the tardy pace of various infrastructure projects being implemented by the agency.
1 min
Cancel long-term leasing of Aralam Farm land, demands M V Jayarajan
CPM Kannur district secretary M V Jayarajan has called for the cancellation of long-term leases granted to private individuals and 'fake entrepreneurs' under the guise of participatory agriculture at Aralam Farm.
1 min
'Remove Justice Nair from Munambam commission'
WITH former High Court judge C N Ramachandran Nair being named as an accused in the FIR registered in connection with the half-price scam, a complaint submitted to the chief minister has sought his removal from the Munambam Commission.
1 min
Couple, son arrested for electrocuting 53-yr-old man
The Punnapra police on Monday arrested a couple and their 27-year-old son for murdering a 53-year-old man by tying a wire around his body and electrocuting him.
1 min
Crime Branch SIT to Take Over Half-Price Scam Probe
Crime branch SP M J Sojan, who has probed several sensitive cases such as the deaths of Walayar girls, will lead the investigation
3 mins
Law, higher education mins call on guv
IN AN earnest effort to strike a conciliatory note, the state government on Monday reached out to the governor and held discussions on various matters related to the running of state universities.
1 min
What the Budget Can't Do for Enterprising Women
HE Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.
3 mins
DECADE OF ACT EAST & THE NEED FOR CLOSER TIES
Though the Act East policy has brought us closer, India and ASEAN countries still view each other as glasses half empty. There is need and scope for improvement in the ties
4 mins
'Look forward to meeting my friend Trump'
\"I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump,\" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his upcoming visit to Washington as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the partnership, particularly in technology, trade, defense, energy, and supply chain resilience.
1 min
'Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'
SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa claims that disintegration process of AAP has begun and it will soon be history.
2 mins
Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices
The demoralising defeat of the INDIA bloc parties - AAP and Congress - in the Delhi assembly elections has brought out the internal contradictions in the grand old party, with leaders appearing to be not on the same page on its alliance strategies.
2 mins
Plea on passive euthanasia for rabies patients deferred
The Supreme Court would hear after two weeks the plea filed by the NGO, All Creatures Great and Small (ACGAS), seeking the right to passive euthanasia for rabies patients.
1 min
Concerned over declining participation of MPs: Birla
LOK Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday flagged the declining participation of members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam.
1 min
India, US likely to step up consular ties
In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.
3 mins
Exams are not everything: PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha
FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.
1 min
Stricter law to regulate online gaming, gambling
Harsher Regulations Needed
1 min
Patole Meets Rahul, Cong All Set to Go for Maha Rejig
MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.
1 min
Outrage over YouTuber's 'perverted' remarks, crass jokes; complaint lodged
The Mumbai police on Monday filed a complaint against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps brand, over an objectionable comment on the 'India's Got Latent' show, which forced him to issue a public apology.
1 min
Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session
HOME Minister Amit Shah would meet all 28 BJP legislators to formulate the party's aggressive strategy ahead of the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly scheduled from March 3 in Jammu.
1 min
Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand
IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.
2 mins
40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry
DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.
2 mins
Committed to buying, owning Gaza, says Don
AIR FORCE ONE
1 min
All nations fail to submit targets to slash emissions
NEARLY all nations missed a UN deadline on Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.
1 min
Trump says his offer for Canada to become 51st US state is for real
Without American trade, the neighbour is not a viable country: Prez
2 mins
Hamas Postpones Next Swap of Hostage-Prisoner, Blames Israel
A Hamas spokesman on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement with the group, including targeting Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and said that next Saturday's hostage release would be delayed till further notice.
1 min
INR continues to fall on tariff worries, witnesses low of 87.95
US tariff, fund outgo hit mkt
1 min
BSNL receives ₹6,000 crore for expansion of 4G
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have received another relief package worth ₹6,000 crore for the expansion of their 4G rollout plans.
1 min
Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt
Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors
2 mins
Fund manager Naren's take on SIP sparks debate in MF industry
\"Momentum in small, mid-cap starting to fade\"
2 mins
Muthoottu Mini Financiers reports 24.35% rise in net profit in 9 months
MUTHOOTTU Mini Financiers, known as Muthoottu Yellow, reported 24.35% rise in its profit after tax (PAT) during the first nine months of FY25 at Rs 74.66 crore compared to Rs 60.04 crore in the same period previous year.
1 min
Gold hits $2,930/ounce; crosses ₹88k mark in Delhi
THE gold spot price shot past the $2930 mark earlier in the day on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as the demand for the yellow metal soared after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S.
1 min
Trainees struggle to clear IT firms' assessment tests
AS IT companies have adopted stringent assessment processes, a large number of trainees are failing to clear the test, thereby losing their jobs.
1 min
Eicher Appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan Take Key Roles
AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.
1 min
Indian oil, gas cos in talks with US for sourcing LNG
INDIAN companies such as GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) are in active discussions with US companies for sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG).
1 min
IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel
INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other souped-down labels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.
1 min
Barcelona thrash Sevilla in La Liga
BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.
1 min
Kerala take 1-run lead, Paras steps up for J&K
ON a dramatic day of cricket, Kerala not only managed to hold on after losing nine wickets with 80 runs behind in the first innings, but also took a crucial one-run lead against Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event
Over the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.
2 mins
Meena shatters pole vault national record
MADHYA Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena smashed the national record in men's pole vault event while winning the gold medal with an effort of 5.32m on the third day of athletics competition at the National Games here Monday.
1 min
Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?
WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the back-foot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.
2 mins
Vintage Jadeja back to the fore
Veteran spinner doing what he does best and that's a massive boost for India ahead of CT
3 mins
India needs to invest more in mental health
Mental ill-health is increasing globally, and India is no exception.
2 mins
'THE MEHTA BOYS COULDN'T JUST BE A SLICE-OF-LIFE'
Boman Irani speaks about his directorial debut, how he remains objective about his own performance, a quote on screenwriting that stayed with him, and more
3 mins
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