The New Indian Express Kochi - February 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025
2nd US Planeload of Deportess Lands in Amritsar Today
A US aircraft carrying 119 illegal immigrants is likely to land at the Amritsar airport on Saturday, the second such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump dispensation as part of its crackdown against illegal immigration.
1 min
Def. trade deals to ease tariff sting
10-year defence partnership framework, $500-billion mega trade deal in the works; India to get F-35 fighter jets from US
2 mins
Toddy To Go Bottled And Last Longer
THE Kerala Toddy Board is set to raise the spirits of the industry by introducing bottled toddy with a shelf life of up to a year.
1 min
Kerala's Second Civilian Gurudwara Coming Up In Capital
The Sikh community's long-cherished dream of having a civilian gurudwara in the Kerala capital will move a definite step closer to reality with the foundation stone-laying ceremony on Sunday.
2 mins
CB Moves Court, Seeks Custody of Prime Accused
CRIME branch probing the half-price scam on Friday filed a petition at the Muvattupuzha Judicial First Class Magistrate Court seeking the custody of Thodupuzha resident Anandhu Krishnan, the key accused.
1 min
Operation Midnight gives cops headache
SEVERAL police officers in Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts tasted their own medicine after vigilance launched inspections in police patrolling vehicles as part of Operation Midnight on Thursday late night and Friday early morning.
1 min
Academy to train young lawyers in court craft planned in Kalamassery
NEWLY-ENROLLED lawyers mostly possess only theoretical knowledge and whatever experience they glean from internships is not enough to prepare them for court.
1 min
After 2 years out of service, Fort Queen eyes new routes
FOR around two years now, Fort Queen, a ferry that once transported passengers between Fort Kochi and Vypeen, has been gathering dust and rust.
1 min
LSG Dept Tops Vigilance List for Corruption Cases in Dist
In last 4 months alone, 4 officials of Kochi corp were arrested by VACB for accepting bribes
2 mins
Budget holds scope to drive country's fin growth
EXPERTS have emphasised that the proposals in the Union Budget have the potential to drive the country's economic growth, fostering development across various sectors.
1 min
M'wood crisis: Actors & superstars bring viewers to cinemas, says AMMA
THE war of words between key players of the Malayalam film industry over the losses the industry suffered continued on Friday with the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) saying that actors are the ones who bring audiences to cinemas.
1 min
Federal Bank's New MD Meets Pinarayi
FEDERAL Bank's new managing director and CEO K V S Manian met with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday to discuss avenues for collaboration and growth.
1 min
At 6.76%, Kerala posted highest January retail inflation in country
Surge attributed to food prices; price rise in state above national average since April 2024
1 min
Student stabs close friend in Palakkad
IN a shocking incident underscoring the growing concerns about campus violence, a second-year vocational higher secondary school student stabbed his close friend following a verbal altercation.
1 min
Regn for UK-India Young Professionals Scheme from Feb 18
THE registration for UK-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) 2025, a visa scheme that offers Indian and British citizens an opportunity to live, study, travel and work in the other country for up to two years, will open from February 18 to February 20.
1 min
Morphed images of female students, teachers circulated
Student held; case registered based on complaint of college principal
1 min
Echan Kani's death places fight for rights to arogya pacha back in focus
THE death of Echan Kani, one of the three Kani tribe members who introduced the medicinal plant arogya pacha to the world, has put the focus back on the wonder plant known for its rejuvenating properties.
2 mins
Aero India comes to an end, with treats for the public
ON THE final day of the 15th edition of Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence event.
1 min
HC Rejects Couple's Plea for Surrogacy, Citing Age
KERALA HIGH Court on Friday made it clear that a female who attains the age of 23 would become eligible to have a surrogate child and ineligible on the preceding day of her 50th birthday.
1 min
'Mufti' cops should carry ID cards to prevent impersonation, says HC
Officers in civvies must introduce themselves, produce ID cards before intercepting suspects
1 min
Mental health patients continue to face human rights violation: Min
Cutting a sorry figure
1 min
Celebrating a Sage-Unifier with Kashi-Tamil Sangamam
S Bharat celebrates its civilizational showcase with divinity, hosting a monumental gathering of over 50 crore devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh, Varanasi celebrates through Kashi-Tamil Sangamam (KTS), an enduring strain of national unity.
3 mins
Shifting Sands: Assimilation to Self Adoration
The BJP appears to be making the same mistake as the Congress: the centralisation of power. History will tell us which of the two will learn its lessons faster or if there will be another twist
4 mins
Hearing of case on illegal B'desh migrants in Mar
A day after the Supreme Court reserved the verdict in connection with the detention of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the country, the top court on Friday re-notified the matter to hear the case again on March 4, to facilitate the Union of India (UOI) to file an additional affidavit from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) inputs and the steps with regard to it.
1 min
India-US trade to touch $500 bn by '30
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump discussed trade and tariffs extensively during their meeting, focusing on market access issues linked to overcapacity in other regions that impact consumption in India and the US.
1 min
Modi, Trump Approve Co-production of Stryker, Javelin & Additional P-8Is
In their bilateral meeting at Washington DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump announced to \"pursue the procurement and co-production of Javelin ATGM and Stryker ICV in India to meet the country's defence requirements.\"
1 min
Pleas in SC to bring political parties under RTI
THE Supreme Court on Friday said that it will hear in April pleas seeking to bring political parties under the purview of the Right to Information Act to ensure accountability.
1 min
After back-to-back poll debacle, Cong names new gen secys, state in-charges
Organisational reshuffle
1 min
Time to revisit': Dhankhar questions role of CJI in executive appointments
VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday questioned the involvement of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) with any executive appointment.
1 min
Modi, Rahul will meet on next wk to name next CEC
AS Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar is set to demit office on February 18, a selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet early next week to finalise his successor.
1 min
BSF finds Lahore, Narowal most active in launching drug drones
PAKISTAN'S Lahore and Narowal are two areas from where drones are being launched for entering into the Indian side of the International Borders to drop drugs, arms and ammunition, said BSF officials, while claiming that the force's forensic labs have found that 184 drones - the highest number - originated from different areas of the two cities.
1 min
Russia strikes Chernobyl plant: Zelenskyy
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that radiation levels were normal.
1 min
Islamabad HC divided over its new acting chief justice
PAKISTAN President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday administered oath of office to Sarfraz Dogar as acting Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, a move that has drawn ire of judges and opposition parties.
1 min
Israel Gets Names of 3 Hostages to Be Freed Today
ISRAEL said on Friday it had received the names of three hostages to be freed by militants this weekend, after a crisis in the ceasefire threatened to plunge Gaza back into war.
1 min
US tariff: India Inc reactions
THE day US President Donald Trump signed the reciprocal tariff plan, he also entered into an agreement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the US a bigger supplier of oil and gas as well defence products.
1 min
RIL Buys TN-Based Shampoo Brand Velvette
RELIANCE Consumer Products (RCPL) has acquired Tamil Nadu-based shampoo brand Velvette.
1 min
A low down on simpler, shorter, crisper Income Tax Bill, 2025
THE New Income Tax Bill 2025, which will replace the 1961 Act, is an attempt at simplifying the tax rules.
2 mins
Investors Lose ₹45L Cr So Far in 2025
Decline is driven by weak quarterly earnings, high valuations, consistent FII outflows
2 mins
Sebi dismisses Gaekwad's open offer for Religare
Capital market regulator - the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday dismissed an application from US-based investor Digvijay 'Danny' Gaekwad (Danny Gaekwad Developments & Investments) who is seeking permission to make a competing open offer for Religare Enterprises Ltd (REL).
1 min
India Cuts Import Duty on Bourbon Whiskey to 50%
INDIA has reduced import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) dated February 13, 2025.
1 min
Reserve Bank takes control of New India Co-op Bank
THE Reserve Bank has sacked the board of the city-based New India Co-operative Bank and has appointed Shreekant, former chief general manager of SBI, as the administrator.
1 min
BSNL reports profit of ₹262 crore in third quarter, first in 17 years
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a net profit of ₹262 crore in the third quarter ending December 2024.
1 min
ICC Boosts Prize Money for CT
PRIZE money for the eight-nation Champions Trophy starting in Pakistan next week has been increased by 53 percent, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Friday.
1 min
Focus on Pro League with eye on future
Women's hockey team will be seeking improved show while youngsters from men's side will be looking to step up
2 mins
Odisha fight back to beat Hyderabad FC 3-1
ODISHA FC defeated Hyderabad FC by 3-1 in the Indian Super League at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
1 min
Blame game begins between WFI & SAI
WAR of words seems to have intensified between the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) over the issue of wrestlers' participation in the upcoming Ranking Series in Albania.
1 min
We're ready to host 2036 Oly: Shah at closing ceremony
A LIVELY yet simple closing ceremony brought the curtains down on the 38th National Games here on Friday with home minister Amit Shah as its chief guest asserting that the country is well on track to host a successful Olympics in 2036.
1 min
Shooter Saurabh back in national reckoning
IN what is considered to be one of the most competitive sports in the country, shooter Saurabh Chaudhary had gradually lost his way to be in the shadows for some time.
2 mins
Perry, Richa fifties power RCB to highest run chase in WPL history
RICHA Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women's Premier League to register a thrilling six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants here on Friday.
1 min
Runway steals the show, asks poignant questions
AVE you thought of those who don't rise to the top of pageant titles like Miss Kerala and Miss India? Regrettably, people don them with indecorous titles.
2 mins
FULL ZAPOT!
TNIE slices into the caramel core of chikoos, the unassuming, sugary treat of the natural world
3 mins
Don't resist the resistant starch
TARCH is a key energy source in the human diet, but resistant starch (RS) is a special form that bypasses digestion in the small intestine and ferments in the colon, producing beneficial short-chain fatty acids.
2 mins
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