The New Indian Express Kochi - April 23, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
28 Massacred in J&K
IN one of the biggest attacks on tourists coinciding with the visit of US Vice President JD Vance to India, terrorists on Tuesday massacred 28 people, most of them tourists, in J&K's Pahalgam area and injuring many others.
1 min
Delhi HC tears into Ramdev on 'Sharbat jihad'
YOGA guru and Patanjali founder Baba Ramdev on Tuesday was ordered by the Delhi High Court to take down videos in which he made communal remarks targeting food company Hamdard and its popular drink 'Rooh Afza'.
1 min
Thanks to Sneha's poem, her school gets new building
IT BEGAN with a poem penned by an eighth grader in 2021 at the height of the Covid pandemic.
1 min
Rental e-scooters launched at Tirur rly stn to boost last-mile connectivity
FOR the thousands of passengers alighting at Tirur railway station daily, the journey doesn't end with the last whistle. Getting to their destination — whether it's home, work or a quick visit to the market — always entails waiting for an autorickshaw or haggling with a taxi driver. Thankfully, that is now changing.
1 min
With mom's blessing, 74-year-old makes kathakali debut
MURALEEDHARAN Pillai was 69 when he began practicing padayani in 2019. In less than four years, at 72, he performed his arangettam in the ritualistic dance form at the Thazhoor Bhagavathi Temple, Vazhamuttom, in Vallicode in 2023.
2 mins
State Vehicle Registrations Rise to 7.83L in 2024-25 After Brief Sputter
Total no. of registered vehicles has now crossed 1.82cr with 425 vehicles per 1,000 people
2 mins
Buses from Goshree islands fail to 'connect', KSRTC to alter services
Ekm, North Paravoor depots register average daily collection of ₹4k against expected ₹9-11k
2 mins
Key Ganja Network Member Nabbed
A 37-year-old Thrissur resident believed to be a key member of a ganja smuggling network was arrested and jailed by the Kochi police under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act on Tuesday.
1 min
Mihir's death: Puthencruz police rule out ragging angle, say 'no evidence'
IN A NEW development in the death of Mihir Ahmad, 15, who jumped from the 26th floor of an apartment building in Tripunithura, the Puthencruz police have submitted a report ruling out ragging as the cause.
1 min
Shine Needs Professional Help: FEFKA
B. Unnikrishnan, the general secretary of the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), on Tuesday said the federation had spoken to actor Shine Tom Chacko, who is facing complaints of drug abuse and inappropriate behaviour with a co-star, and issued him a warning.
1 min
No move to impose load shedding, says KSEB
RESPONDING to allegations of undeclared load shedding, top officials of the KSEB said the demand has not peaked and the situation is manageable. Consumers had complained about undeclared load shedding across the state on Monday.
1 min
Curbs on Groundwater Extraction in Pkd Trigger Farmer Protests
Chittoor, Malampuzha among restricted areas; district groundwater officer writes to department seeking relaxation to allow crop-based allocation of water
2 mins
Global honour for CIAL's green energy innovation
THE Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), which runs the world's first fully solar-powered airport in Kochi, has received international recognition for its sustainable energy project at Payyannur in Kannur district.
1 min
Dream holiday ends in tragedy
A WEEK before his first Kashmir trip, 43-year-old Prasant Kumar Satpathy was overwhelmed with expectations. For him, it was not just a vacation, but a dream come true.
1 min
Kerala Aspirants Put Up Stellar Show In Civil Services Exam 2024
Six candidates, five of them women, feature in the all-India top 100; five more in top 200
1 min
IAF officer Bose made derogatory remarks about K'taka, says Siddu
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose, who attacked Vikas Kumar, a Kannadiga, following a minor issue related to their vehicles, made unwarranted and derogatory remarks about Karnataka and Kannadigas on social media, displaying conduct that is deeply disrespectful and inflammatory.
1 min
The Oil Price Domino In Motion
IL markets are fundamentally risk-avid and react obsessively in times of geopolitical unrest, ignoring other factors.
3 mins
THE INDIVIDUAL: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
In the age of Trumpism, we can no longer stay content with rights and be indifferent to duties. Individual citizens must create spaces to engage with global affairs
4 mins
Ex-judge says no need to curtail Assembly tenures for simultaneous elections
AT the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation One election' Bill, former Supreme Court Judge Hemant Gupta made suggestions, including the substitution of existing Article 82A with a new provision for the simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, said sources.
1 min
Petition against Dubey's remarks in SC next week
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to hear next week a plea filed which flagged BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent criticism of the apex court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna.
1 min
After 33 yrs, govt holds meet to review long working hrs for resident doctors
AFTER 33 years, the centre held a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review and update the Central Residency Scheme, 1992.
2 mins
SC Concerned Over Taj Mahal, Seeks Impact Assessment of Glass Industry
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to conduct an assessment of the nearby glass industries impacting Taj Mahal, a Unesco heritage site in Uttar Pradesh.
1 min
Bhagwat talks about 'middle path' for strengthening national unity
NEGLECTING any organisation increases the risk of it changing its \"character\" and direction, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat cautioned on Tuesday.
1 min
Preps for 25 ropeway projects in 10 states on
THE Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has started preparing comprehensive reports to check scope and feasibility of the development of at least 25 ropeway projects in 10 states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Arunachal Pradesh.
1 min
Pastor booked for abduction & rape of 22-yr-old
THIRTEEN people, including a pastor, have been booked for raping and kidnapping based on the complaint of a 22-year-old woman at the Dera Baba Nanak police station in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.
1 min
UP's Shakti Dubey topper; 3 women in top 5
BANARAS Hindu University's postgraduate Shakti Dubey and Haryana's Harshita Goyal have bagged the first and second rank, respectively, in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024, with three women, including the topper, securing positions in the top four, according to the results announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Patil-Yadav Meet Triggers Gujarat BJP Top Deck Rejig Amid Hectic Lobbying
THE battle for Gujarat BJP president's chair heats up, with the power struggle now echoing through Delhi's corridors.
1 min
Man with 9 Failed Marriages Kills His 10th Wife on Suspicion of Theft in C'garh
A decaying body discovered from a pile of leaves in a forest of Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district has blown the lid off a disturbing pattern of domestic abuse by a local resident.
1 min
Maha U-turn on Hindi as 3rd language, makes it optional
THE Maharashtra government on Tuesday took a sharp U-turn over making Hindi the third language in primary schools.
2 mins
Vance sales pitch for US wishlist
Outlines vision for stronger India-US ties on defence, trade and energy; lauds Modi leadership
2 mins
Raj Rolls Out Red Carpet: Veep, Family Day-Out at Amer Fort in Open Gypsy
US Vice President JD Vance began his four-day trip to Jaipur by visiting the historic Amer Palace on Tuesday morning.
1 min
Hamas in Cairo for Gaza talks as Israel hits kill 26
A Hamas delegation left for Cairo to discuss \"new ideas\" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, an official from the group said, as rescuers reported 26 dead in Israeli air strikes on Tuesday.
1 min
WHO Plans Overhaul, Layoffs Amid Funding Cuts
The World Health Organisation has acknowledged that US funding cuts had left it with a huge budget gap, forcing it to slash operations and lay off staff.
1 min
Pope's Funeral Set for Saturday to Draw a Galaxy of World Leaders
Ceremony to begin at 10 am local time in front of St Peter's Basilica
1 min
Gold Outshines Equities as Prices Soar Past ₹1 Lakh Mark
Amid rising global uncertainty and escalating trade tensions, investors are flocking to safe-haven asset gold.
1 min
RBI Allows Children Above 10 Years To Open And Operate Bank Accounts
The Reserve Bank has allowed children above 10 years to independently operate, savings and term deposit accounts, saying it will deepen financial literacy and inclusion.
1 min
HCL profit up 8% at ₹4.3k cr; company adds 1,805 freshers
IT services firm HCLTech on Tuesday reported an 8% increase in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended March 2025 at ₹4,307 crore.
1 min
ICL Fincorp appointed NIDCC's lending partner
THE National Industries Development Council Committee (NIDCC), an autonomous regulatory initiative established to organise and coordinate various Union government schemes, has appointed ICL Fincorp as its lending partner after completing all due procedural formalities.
1 min
Flipkart to Relocate Base to India
WALMART-owned ecommerce company Flipkart will shift its domicile back to India from Singapore.
1 min
Adani Set to Exit Telecom Sector
IN what could signal Adani Data Network's exit from the telecom sector, the company is set to grant Bharti Hexacom Limited, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited, rights to use 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band.
1 min
V-Guard Launches AirWiz Series BLDC Ceiling Fans
V-GUARD Industries Limited, a leading brand in consumer electronics and electrical products, has launched the AirWiz Series, a collection of energy-efficient BLDC ceiling fans.
1 min
IMF Cuts India's Growth Target by 30 bps to 6.2%
AMID the spectre of tariff war, the IMF has cut India's GDP growth targets for FY26 and FY27 to 6.2% and 6.3%, respectively, from 6.5% predicted earlier.
1 min
Rishabh Living Dangerously
Despite being the most expensive player of all time, LSG captain has had a middling season
3 mins
Shooting WC: Brar wins silver, India finish third
INDIAN shooters finished third at the ISSF World Cup after the pair of Prithviraj Tondaiman and Pragati Dubey failed to reach the medals round in the trap mixed team event, on the final day.
1 min
Nat'l record for Dev Meena; Rupal, Jyothi shine
POLE vaulter Dev Meena from Madhya Pradesh climbed new heights at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition here on Tuesday.
2 mins
Himanshu has all the ingredients to excel, says coach
ON a humid evening at the port city of Dammam in Saudi Arabia, a lad from India, with the Javelin, had set his eyes on gold, at the Junior Asian Athletics Championship which concluded recently.
2 mins
RR fixing allegation: Stand by my observations, says Bihani
JAIDEEP Bihani, BJP MLA from Sri Ganganagar and Rajasthan Cricket Association's ad-hoc committee convener, has stoked a big controversy by accusing Rajasthan Royals of fixing their match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 19 in Jaipur.
2 mins
The interconnected world of humans and animals
WHEN Arion Press celebrated its 50th anniversary, it chose to create a special edition of the timeless classic, Aesop's Fables.
2 mins
Trash to Treasure
TNIE explores the new trend of junk journalling, in which 'waste' is converted into beautiful, free-flowing collages combined with reflective snippets
2 mins
Live & Love According To Your Own Ethics
Here is an old cautionary folk tale from India that starts with two people walking to their house with a donkey that they had purchased from a fair a few miles away from their village.
2 mins
Make your first meal the best meal. And don't kickstart your day with coffee
\"Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.\" Worded by nutritionist Adelle Davis in the 1960s, this advice holds more truth today than ever before.
2 mins
Saif Ali Khan to lead Hindi remake of Oppam
SAIF Ali Khan and director Priyadarshan will be collaborating for the first time on the Hindi remake of the Mohanlal-starrer Malayalam thriller Oppam (2016).
1 min
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