The New Indian Express Kochi - February 12, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
Let's build global AI framework to enhance trust: PM
Says the new tech is writing code for humanity
1 min
Central Rule Buzz as No Consensus Yet on New CM
The leadership vacuum in Manipur deepened as the BJP failed to find a consensus candidate to succeed caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh, sparking speculation that the state may be placed under President's rule.
1 min
7 Banks Cut Lending Rates to Give You Quick Relief
SEVEN banks have cut their repo-linked lending rates (EBLR) in response to the Reserve Bank of India's 25 basis-point rate cut announced on Friday.
1 min
Training over, India's 1st all-women scuba diving team ready to serve
A fisherman out on his boat suddenly clutched his chest and fell into the river. People called for help and threw objects towards him to rescue him, but in vain.
2 mins
After seaplane trial, Kerala pushes airstrips plan for fast connectivity
₹1.50 cr announced for preparing DPR to set up airstrips in Idukki, Wayanad and Kasaragod
2 mins
Passing-out parade held at Coast Guard HQ
A GROUP of 36 assistant commandants of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) completed the CG Law and Operations course and graduated from the ICG Training Centre in Kochi on Tuesday.
1 min
State's midlands and coastal areas witness sizzling heat
WHILE the hill station of Munnar is shivering under a zero-degree winter chill, the midlands and coastal areas of Kerala are experiencing intense heat.
2 mins
CPM Strengthens Minority Outreach
For the first time in history, 3 Muslim leaders have been elected party district secretaries; 2 Christians also selected
2 mins
Half-Price Scam: Crime Branch Begins Probe, Takes Over 10 Cases
The crime branch wing of Kerala Police got down to work in the multi-crore half-price scam by registering 10 fresh cases on Tuesday, a day after the state government decided to hand over the investigation to the agency.
1 min
Artist Mopasang Valath passes away at 69
MOPASANG Valath, the artist who painted Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi's 'navarasas', that have been put on display at the Kochi airport, passed away on Tuesday. He was 69.
1 min
India's top univs, eminent colleges in state keen to set up pvt varsities: Min
TOP private universities in the country and some well-known colleges in Kerala have expressed keen interest to establish private universities in the state, according to Higher Education Minister R Bindu.
2 mins
Curbs on English medium in LP schools limit students' future options: Study
Says most students from poor households stick to Malayalam medium in higher classes
2 mins
The Many Ways America First Hurts Global Trade
When he visits Washington tomorrow, Narendra Modi would need to bank on the excellent personal relationship he enjoys with Donald Trump to stave off possibilities of higher tariffs on more exports from India.
3 mins
THE BANALISATION OF KEJRIWAL AND AAM AADMI PARTY
The BJP broke AAP's dream of alternative politics. This democracy is majoritarian and mediocre, and the opposition is too hegemonic and patriarchal. New AAPs need to be created
4 mins
SC says lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax
LOTTERY distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Central government, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while dismissing an appeal of the Union on the issue.
1 min
Constitution copies with 22 miniatures authentic: V-P
RAJYA Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that the Constitution signed by its framers that includes 22 miniatures together with amendments by Parliament is the only authentic one and any violation be taken seriously and dealt with sternly.
1 min
With RBI help, MHA plans to deploy AI to shut mule accounts
Stringent measures
1 min
EC reply sought on pleas on EVM verification
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (EC) not to erase or reload the data in the EVMs while carrying out the verification process.
2 mins
India seeks inclusive AI for Global South
PM says governance is about ensuring access to all; Foreign secy says aim to ensure greatest good for greatest number
2 mins
Maran raises Sanskrit interpretations of House proceedings, Birla counters
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday saw heated arguments after DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran flagged Sanskrit interpretations of Lok Sabha proceedings, terming it \"RSS ideology\".
1 min
Shah reviews J&K security, directs CRPF to ensure 'area domination'
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review prevailing security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir and directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to ensure there \"are no gaps in area domination\", with a special focus on the hills in the Jammu region.
1 min
Traffic plans in place for Magh Poornima snan
SPECIAL arrangements, including traffic plans, have been put in place for the Magh Poornima 'snan' on Wednesday at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
1 min
Social media star in the dock over 'racist' remarks
SOCIAL media influencer Elvish Yadav has drawn censures by mocking an Arunachal Pradesh-based actor's name and identity.
1 min
Cong MLA says party must fight in all 243 seats
A day after MP Tariq Anwar said the party high command must clarify whether it wanted to do coalition politics or go it alone in Bihar, Congress MLA Pratima Kumari on Tuesday demanded that the grand old party contest all the 243 seats.
1 min
Trouble for YouTuber over crass jokes, NCW issues summons; report sought
Amid raging controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's crass comments during the 'India's Got Latent' show, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday issued summons to the podcaster, comedian Samay Raina and others.
1 min
After TMC protest, Kolkata school shelves screening of Ghatak films
A school in South Kolkata was forced to halt the screening of renowned director Ritwik Ghatak's two films, 'Aamar Lenin' (My Lenin) and 'Komal Gandhar', after a TMC councillor raised objections to them.
1 min
Muftis responsible for abrogation of Art 370, says Omar
THE National Conference has blamed PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and her late father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for Article 370 abrogation and downgrading of erstwhile J&K state into two Union Territories.
1 min
Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on Feb 24, preps on
Event expected to set development narrative before Oct-Nov election
1 min
Expansion of Karnprayag station for Char Dham yatra and military access
IN a move to facilitate the Char Dham Yatra, officials have announced plans to expand the under-construction Karnprayag railway station as part of the ongoing Rishikesh-Karnprayag railway line project.
1 min
Captain and jawan killed, another injured in IED explosion in J&K
TWO Army personnel, including a Captain, were killed and another injured when suspected terrorists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Line of Control in the Akhnoor sector on Tuesday.
1 min
B'desh EC Ready for General Elections in Dec
BANGLADESH's Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said preparations were underway to stage general elections by December as nationwide vandalisms over the past week prompted the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to agree to the proposal.
1 min
Latest Loose Talk: Ukraine May Be Russian Someday
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine \"may be Russian someday\", as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week.
1 min
Canada, Europe Vow Firm Response to US Steel Tariffs
CANADA and the EU vowed on Tuesday to stand firm against US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, pushing Washington further towards a trade war with key global partners.
1 min
Hamas brushes off Trump's latest deadline
Israeli PM Netanyahu orders army to beef up troops around Gaza
3 mins
Gail's Dhabol LNG port set for all-weather ops
THE Dhabol LNG Port, owned and operated by national gas major Gail, is set for major capacity augmentation with the 2.3-km-long breakwater, which will be ready by end-March, making it an all-weather port.
1 min
Saluja Moves HC Against Sebi, REL, JM Fin
RASHMI SALUJA, recently ousted by the shareholders of Religare Enterprises (REL), has filed a plea before the Delhi high court against capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the company (REL) itself and JM Financial for non-compliance, violations of RBI conditions and suppressing a competing open offer, among other things.
1 min
India's energy sector playing major role in world growth
PETROLEUM minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday launched the tenth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), offering the largest area yet for oil and gas exploration in India.
2 mins
Trump raises tariff on steel; local industry fears dumping
US president Donald Trump on Monday raised the tariff on steel and aluminum to 25%, as was hinted at by him to the media a day before.
1 min
No reduction in funds for asset creation, effective capex to increase by 18%: FM
THE government has not reduced the allocation to capital expenditure, but instead has increased the effective capital expenditure by about 18% from ₹13.18 lakh in the current fiscal to ₹15.48 lakh crore in FY26, which is 4.3% of GDP, finance minister Nirmal Sitharaman said in parliament on Tuesday.
1 min
INR gains 70 p, closes at 86.9 as RBI intervenes
Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 plunged by nearly 1.3% each
2 mins
Vi narrows loss to ₹6,609 cr; ARPU rises to ₹173 in Dec
VODAFONE IDEA (Vi), India's third-largest telecom service provider, has narrowed its loss to ₹6,609 crore in the third quarter of FY25.
1 min
Musiala Key Figure in Bayern's Home Champions League Dream
BAYERN Munich face Celtic in Glasgow in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday knowing midfielder Jamal Musiala has added another string to his impressive bow -- consistency.
1 min
SLC initiates inquiry against Shanaka
ALL-ROUNDER Dasun Shanaka landed in trouble after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to initiate an inquiry against him for allegedly faking concussion to skip a domestic match to play for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20.
1 min
Bumrah ruled out of CT, Rana named replacement
THE most anticipated news, and perhaps even an expected one at some level, was confirmed by the BCCI on Tuesday night as Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy that is set to be played in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 till March 9.
2 mins
FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL
IN THEIR LAST GAME BEFORE CHAMPIONS TROPHY, INDIA WILL LOOK TO FIND SOME ANSWERS TO FIGURE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS IN AHMEDABAD
4 mins
J&K vs Kerala: Thrilling day five on cards
SKIPPER Paras Dogra led by example with a fine century and helped Jammu and Kashmir set Kerala a stiff target of 399 on the fourth day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal in Pune on Tuesday.
1 min
Kujur picks up 3rd gold, second title for Yarraji
RISING sprinter Animesh Kujur and star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji clinched the men's and women's 200m gold medals respectively to pick up their respective third and second yellow metal of the National Games on a day when 15 race walkers bettered the 26-year-old Games record in an unprecedented feat.
1 min
Folks, it's 'No Horn Day'
WEDNESDAY will be observed as 'No Horn Day' in city limits. This police initiative is aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of excessive honking, particularly its contribution to noise pollution and the associated health risks.
1 min
Miles Teller & Casey Affleck to Headline a New Film, Wild Game
SREEJITH MULLAPPILLY
1 min
Identity Has Been The Greatest Gift Of The Year So Far
Vinay Rai delivers a stylish and compelling performance in Akhil Paul and Anas Khan's recent thriller Identity, now streaming on ZEE5.
3 mins
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Language: English
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