The New Indian Express Kochi - April 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - April 26, 2025
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In this issue
April 26, 2025
Will not let a drop of water flow into Pak
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday held a high-level meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil to chalk out the strategy to stop the flow of water from Indian rivers into Pakistani territory.
1 min
Houses Of 2 Lashkar Militants Linked To Terror Plot Razed
Sending a loud and clear message that acts of terror will not be tolerated, the houses of two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants, whose names figured during investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, were demolished by security forces in Tral and Bijbehara area of south Kashmir.
1 min
A Man With Golden Fingers
It is a really sad day, as far as I am concerned. Dr K Kasturirangan was more than a friend to me. The first time I met him was at the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, in 1967.
1 min
Kasturirangan was very caring, says brother
AS the news about the passing of former ISRO chairman K Kasturirangan flashed on the television, K Ananthanarayanan wiped away tears as memories came rushing back.
1 min
He gave SRV a science and technology boost
IN the passing of eminent space scientist K Kasturirangan, the SRV High School in Kochi has lost an illustrious alumnus.
2 mins
Pin removed from baby's respiratory tract
The team at VPS Lakeshore successfully removed a 4 cm-long metallic pin from the airway of a 12-month-old baby who accidentally aspirated it.
1 min
Goat gets stuck on sunshade, rescued
A 'DRAMATIC' rescue operation unfolded in Eloor on Friday afternoon when the fire and rescue service team was called in to save a goat that had gotten stuck on a sunshade of an apartment in Kalamassery.
1 min
Two Injured In Pvt Bus 'Race'; Crew Arrested
Women passengers hurt; police book drivers, conductors for culpable homicide attempt
1 min
Mourners throng Changampuzha Park to catch a glimpse of Ramachandran
JUST as the poetry of Changampuzha Krishna Pillai captures intense emotional upheavals, a park in Edappally named after the bard on Friday resonated with overwhelming grief and patriotic passion.
1 min
Aunt to take care of baby who lost mother at birth
THE death of 35-year-old Asma hours after giving birth at home in Malappuram on April 5 had shocked Kerala and sparked calls for action against the rising menace of homebirths.
1 min
Obscene remarks against actors: YouTuber in custody
The police on Friday took YouTuber Santhosh Varkey, known as 'Arattan-nan', into custody for making derogatory remarks against Malayalam women actors.
1 min
Footballer I M Vijayan hangs up police boots
FOOTBALLER I M Vijayan has officially retired from the police service.
1 min
Arumugan, Fourth Wild Jumbo Attack Victim in Wayanad District in 14 Months
The recurring threat of man-animal conflict in Wayanad has intensified fear among residents of Poolakunnu Tribal Settlement in Erumakolli, after 67-year-old Arumugan Perumal was killed in a wild elephant attack near Meppadi.
2 mins
TN airport pics shared online spark security concerns
CLASSIFIED MAPS, interior layouts of airport lounges, and photographs taken from sensitive operational areas of Tiruchy, Coimbatore, and other airports in Tamil Nadu are being widely circulated across social media platforms, putting the state's civil aviation sector under a serious security threat.
1 min
Govt allows liquor in state's IT parks; ₹10L for licence
PAVING the way for serving liquor in IT parks in Kerala, the state government has formulated new rules.
1 min
UP govt helpline turns a headache for Kerala journo 2,500 km away
A FEW years ago, the Uttar Pradesh government launched a helpline number, declaring it a direct link to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
1 min
ON THE NATURE OF VIOLENCE
Nuclear sabre-rattling is back after a peaceful intermission.
3 mins
An Unhappy Conversation Continues
Friction between judiciary and executive could be healthy for a democracy. Over time, one has seemed more assertive than the other. But there are lines to be minded
4 mins
NEET-UG '24 paper leak mastermind held from Patna
SANJEEV Kumar Singh alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET undergraduate 2024 question paper leak case, was arrested from Patna on Friday.
1 min
After Pahalgam attack, 4K tourists take train route to exit Kashmir
THE non-availability of flights to their respective cities in the mad rush to exit Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest following the terror attack at Pahalgam had forced many to opt for the train route.
1 min
Waqf Act stands on firm constitutional ground
'Blanket stay'
1 min
NIA Conducts Raids at 18 Locations Across 6 States in Pak Arms Smuggling Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at multiple locations across Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Karnataka in connection to a case linked to Pakistan-backed cross-border smuggling of arms and narcotics by Khalistani operatives, officials said on Friday.
1 min
7 Held for Offensive Social Media Posts on Pahalgam Attack
The Assam Police on Friday arrested seven persons for offensive social media posts over the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 deaths.
1 min
Visas cancelled, Pak nationals to leave Patna for homeland
TWENTY-eight Pakistani nationals staying with their relatives in Bihar's capital have been directed to return to their homeland within the next few days.
1 min
U'khand bans sale of Army uniform, ramps up security
CITING terrorists wearing army fatigues during the Pahalgam attack, Uttarakhand police have imposed a temporary ban on the sale of military uniforms in markets, besides enhancing security measures across the state.
1 min
1-Minute Silence in Memory of Victims
IN a rare gesture, worshippers observed a one-minute silence in memory of the Pahalgam terrorist attack victims during Friday's congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid.
1 min
Indian Women Married in Pak Struggle to Reunite with Families
A group of Indian women married to Pakistani nationals is facing a heart-wrenching ordeal after the Union Government ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
1 min
Kartarpur corridor open, but number of devotees declines
AMID escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after Tuesday's Pahalgam attack, the Kartarpur corridor is the lone open route between both countries. Pilgrims continue to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, but the number of devotees has dwindled.
1 min
438 Pak nationals on long-term visa in Gujarat
IN the wake of India cancelling visas of Pakistanis visiting the country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Gujarat Home Department has launched an operation to deport them at once.
1 min
Omar backs Centre move on Indus Waters Treaty, says unfair docu to J&K
JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed the Central government's decision to put the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in abeyance in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam attack that mowed down 26 people.
1 min
Witkoff, Putin Discuss 'Possibility' of Direct Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire
Witkoff held a three-hour meet with the Russian leader in the Kremlin; this comes after Trump issued a direct appeal to the Russian president to halt his offensive
2 mins
US and Iran resume nuclear negotiations in secluded Oman
NEGOTIATIONS between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program will return Saturday to the secluded sultanate of Oman, where experts on both sides will start hammering out the technical details of a possible deal.
1 min
Direct tax mop-up grew 14% to ₹22.4L cr in '25
THE net direct tax revenue for the 2024-25 financial year narrowly missed the target, even as it grew 13.57% to over ₹22.26 lakh crore due to issuance of the highest-ever amount of refunds delivered, official data said on Friday.
1 min
Forex kitty rises for 7th week, adds $8.31 bn
FOREX reserves continued rally for seventh consecutive week, adding $8.31 billion to take total reserves to $686.145 billion for the week to April 18.
1 min
RIL profit up 2.4% on consumer biz
A Steadied Ship
2 mins
Markets Fall for Second Day; Sensex Down 590 Points
EQUITY benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply on Friday due to selling in Axis Bank and growing tensions along the Indo-Pak border following the terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir.
1 min
Top 5 IT cos together add 11k employees in FY25
THE country's top 5 IT firms have cumulatively added 11,278 employees in FY25 compared to a net reduction of over 69,000 employees in the last fiscal.
1 min
Low household income limiting car sales growth: Maruti Chairman
MARUTI Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman RC Bhargava stated on Friday that the majority of Indian consumers cannot afford passenger vehicles (PVs) due to low household incomes.
1 min
India's AI patent grant ratio at 0.37% much lower than China, US
INDIA'S AI (Artificial Intelligence) patent grant ratio stood at just 0.37% in 2024—significantly lower than that of the US (12%) and China (4.3%).
1 min
IREDA Initiates Review on Gensol Engg Accounts
INDIAN Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has initiated an internal review against the Gensol Engineering in line with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines and the company's due diligence protocols.
1 min
Apple to Make All iPhones in India by '26
APPLE is planning to shift manufacturing of all iPhones meant for sale in the US to India by next year.
1 min
SRH rise to the occasion to post first-ever win at Chepauk
ISHAN Kishan's breezy 44 and Kamindu Mendis' undefeated 32 proved to be pivotal as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai Super Kings for the first time in the IPL at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
1 min
AFI Picks Team With World Meet In Mind
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Friday named a 59-member team for the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, a day after the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition got over in Kochi.
2 mins
Possible for women to break 49s in 400mH
BEFORE Sydney McLaughlin and Femke Bol, there was Dalilah Muhammad. The 400m hurdler not just set a new record in the discipline but she was also the first woman to breach the 52.2 second barrier. At the Khalifa International in the final of the 400mH at the World Championships in 2019, Muhammad scorched her way to the tape at a time of 52.16 seconds, lowering her own world record in the process.
2 mins
Travishek Fail To Live Up To Expectations... Again
AS Abhishek Sharma took strike against Khaleel Ahmed, with Travis Head at the other end, a little after 9.30PM on Friday night at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, it seemed like the Sunrisers Hyderabad opening duo finally had a chance to stamp their mark while chasing a target.
3 mins
This house in Vennala is a haven for doggos
IT'S hard to miss Plush Paws, a home offering pet boarding service in Vennala, Kochi.
2 mins
College teacher's naadan eatery turns a trend spot
In a city like Kochi, where restaurants tirelessly compete to stand out, serving everything from fusion and pan-Asian to continental, Mediterranean, and niche global cuisines, there's a quiet corner in Mulavukad, just a kilometer from Bolgatty, that chooses to walk a different path.
2 mins
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning to arrive early in India
MISSION: Impossible – The Final Reckoning's distributor, Paramount Pictures, has officially brought forward the Indian release of the film to May 17, ahead of its previously announced date of May 23.
1 min
Tovino's Narivetta to Hit Theatres on May 16
THE makers of the Tovino Thomas-starrer Narivetta have officially confirmed that the film will release in cinemas on May 16.
1 min
A silly-fun ride
IN a scene from Jewel Thief—The Heist Begins, charming chor Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan) and brute crime boss Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat) stand side by side in a museum as they discuss \"the heist plan\". Between them is a clueless Japanese tourist who keeps mistaking their covert discussion as directed at him. \"Red Sun,\" says Rehan, and the tourist nods before enthusiastically replying, \"Nippon!\" I had to Google this. The tourist had confused the gem-to-be-stolen as a reference to the Japanese flag, which is called the Red Sun of Nippon. After the discussion, Jaideep's Rajan pulls the Japanese's leg. \"Samjha kya Hakka noodles? (Did you understand anything, Hakka noodles?)\" It's a racial slur, but then only villains have the liberty to be politically incorrect in a Hindi film. The tourist corrects him, \"I am not Chinese; I am Japanese,\" and Rehan cheekily swoops in: \"I love sushi.\"
2 mins
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