The New Indian Express Kollam - April 20, 2025
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In this issue
April 20, 2025
First in-person trade talks with US next wk
AIMING to quickly wrap up the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US before the September-October deadline, India is sending a small delegation of five-six negotiators to the US on April 23.
1 min
Putin Springs a Short Easter Truce Surprise
Unilateral gesture by Russian leader after US hard talk
1 min
India lashes out at B'desh over killing of Hindu leader
IN a sharp escalation of tensions over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, India on Saturday condemned the brutal killing of community leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy as part of a \"systematic persecution\" and firmly urged Dhaka to protect its minorities without offering excuses or justifications.
1 min
JEE Main Session 2 Results Out; Akshay Biju Is Kerala Topper
AKSHAY Biju from Kozhikode, with a score of 99.9960501, emerged state topper in the JEE (Main) 2025 Session 2 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exam, the results of which were announced on Saturday.
1 min
Min Sivankutty writes to Centre, seeks intervention
GENERAL Education Minister V Sivankutty has written to the Centre against the decision of the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to give Hindi names to English-medium textbooks.
1 min
House of man on remand set on fire
Faijaz was involved in a scuffle with his neighbour, for which he was arrested on Friday
2 mins
'Da Vinci Porul' to unravel acclaimed painter's life, works in kathakali form
WHILE efforts are being taken from all corners to promote kathakali and other iconic art forms of Kerala, a bunch of enthusiasts in the cultural capital are set to script history by bringing 'Da Vinci Porul,' the story of acclaimed artist Leonardo da Vinci on stage in kathakali form.
1 min
For Jomon, this Easter marks victory of truth over falsehood, joy over pain
EASTER IS A celebration of life over death, light over darkness, truth over falsehood, joy over pain.
2 mins
Police begin efforts to recover Rs 70L swindled from doctor via trading scam
THE KOZHIKODE Rural cyber police have begun efforts to recover ₹70 lakh that was swindled from a doctor residing in Thiruvambady through fake online trading applications.
1 min
Kerala Lifts 78 Percent of Identified Families From Extreme Poverty
Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said that the Kerala government has lifted 78 percent of families identified as extremely poor—around 50,300 households—out of extreme poverty within four years.
1 min
Wildlife Board Clears Proposal to Use Silent Valley Buffer Zone for NH Devpt
The standing committee of the National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) has cleared a proposal to use 134.1 hectares of land, including 9.526 hectares of forest, for the development of the Palakkad-Kozhikode greenfield highway.
1 min
20 in Hospital After Eating Shawarma; Complaints Filed
At least 20 people have been hospitalized with food poisoning after eating shawarma from a restaurant 'Istanbul Grills and Rolls' in Manacaud.
1 min
Family members bid tearful farewell to woman lawyer and two daughters
The mortal remains of Jismol Thomas (Jessy), 34, and her daughters, Neha, 5, and Ponnu, 2, were laid to rest at Cherukara St Mary's Knanaya Church near Pala on Saturday.
1 min
109 Tobacco Bundles Worth ₹50L Seized in Kollam; 2 Held
A TOTAL of 109 bundles of tobacco, valued at ₹50 lakh, were seized from a pickup truck during a vehicle inspection conducted by the Kollam West Police at Anandavalleeswaram.
1 min
CCTVs go live at KSRTC bus station in Alappuzha
The district administration has installed seven cameras in and around the KSRTC bus station in Alappuzha, as it looks to clamp down on anti-social activities in the area and enhance public safety at night.
1 min
Haemophilia Patients in Kollam Hit Hard by Prolonged Drug Shortage
Medicines supplied under the Karunya scheme have not been available for over a year
2 mins
CB seeks nod to conduct lie-detector test on accused in Bindhu missing case
THE State Crime Branch wing has sought permission from the Cherthala Magistrate Court to conduct a lie detector test on Sebastian, the prime accused in the Kadakkarapally Bindhu Missing Case.
1 min
CPI Secures Vice-Prez Seat with UDF Help in Ramankari
CPI candidate Remyamol Sajeev was elected vice-president of the Ramankari panchayat in Alappuzha, after defeating CPM candidate Molji Rajesh with the support of the UDF.
1 min
'Shine confessed to procuring narcotics from various sources'
\"WHEN questioned about financial transactions via UPI apps, he claimed they involved money he had lent to companions. However, he couldn't withstand the officers' cross-questioning and eventually admitted the truth,\" the officer said.
1 min
Bank deposits of Kudumbashree women cross ₹9,000 crore statewide
Saving Big
2 mins
Stance of Jamaat-e-Islami, Anvar puts Cong in a spot in Nilambur
Shoukath-Joy tussle, Jamaat support for Joy force party to consider 3rd candidate for bypoll
2 mins
Son of late K'taka underworld don Muthappa Rai shot at near B'luru
RICKY RAI, son of late underworld figure N Muthappa Rai, was allegedly shot at by unidentified assailants near his residence in Bidadi, Karnataka, early Saturday.
1 min
Protest as students forced to remove sacred thread before exam in K'taka
A STORM of protest has engulfed Karnataka following reports that students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread-Janivara-before entering CET examination halls in Bidar and Shivamogga, triggering a fierce backlash from religious groups, political leaders, and civil rights activists alike.
1 min
TARIFF CRISIS AND BREATHLESS HOPES FOR REFORMS
In India's political economy, change is defined by Newton's laws of physics.
3 mins
When The Fashion Police Go On Patrol
E live in interesting times when originality is an increasingly contested word in art, fashion, and music.
3 mins
The Changing Algorithm of Terror
The sanguine saga of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the successful extradition of its mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana—more than 16 years after the heinous crime—and his subsequent arrest by the National Investigation Agency make for a fascinating thread in bringing out the rot in the Indian administrative-political system and the perceptible change it's undergoing.
4 mins
When 'Raj' Escaped Choked
Once a leading figure in India's diamond industry, Mehul Choksi is now infamous as the mastermind behind one of the country's largest banking frauds and is currently facing extradition from Belgium to India.
2 mins
Be alert against online booking scams targeting pilgrims, tourists: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) cyber security arm I4C on Saturday issued a nationwide alert about a sharp rise in online booking frauds, mostly targeting religious pilgrims and unsuspecting tourists.
1 min
After Vance's visit, focus shifts to Europe
FOLLOWING US Vice President J D Vance's visit from April 21 to 23, Indian diplomatic engagements will shift its focus to Europe next month.
1 min
India, Saudi to boost energy, defence ties
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia from April 22.
1 min
FIR can be filed 10 yrs after crime in different place: SC
The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea filed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Bihar, Somesh Kumar Mishra, against whom a First Information Report (FIR) was registered after a 10-year delay at a location where the alleged crime did not occur.
1 min
Reserve posts in police for Agniveers, states told
Employment for 75 per cent Agniveers
2 mins
BrahMos export: Second battery of missile shipped out for Philippines
THE second battery of the BrahMos cruise missile has been moved out for the Philippines, marking a milestone in Indian defence exports.
1 min
Guv reaches Murshidabad, meets victims
WEST Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday met with the families of victims who lost their lives during the communal violence triggered by protests against the anti-Waqf Act in Murshidabad district.
1 min
Nitish Misusing Govt Funds for Campaign: RJD
Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Saturday accused the Nitish Kumar government of indulging in gross financial irregularities to launch its political campaign in the state.
1 min
Indian student from Punjab killed in Canada
A 21-year-old Indian student, Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa, hailing from Dhunda village in Goindwal Sahib of Punjab's Tarn Taran district, died in Canada after being struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday.
1 min
Thackeray cousins hint at Maha Marathi reunion
Both say ready to set aside trivial fights for larger interest of the state
1 min
Agra decked up to welcome Vance on April 23
Will spend two days in Rajasthan first
2 mins
Nails pulled out and given electric shocks to workers for 'theft' in C'garh factory
Stripped and beaten: Victims recount ordeal
1 min
Assam Has Emerged as Most Socially Equal State in Country, Says Himanta
IN Assam, people belonging to general category and Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes have nearly the same purchasing power, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
1 min
2nd indirect round of N-talks with US constructive: Iran
THE United States and Iran on Saturday concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, with Iranian media saying the discussions took place in a \"constructive atmosphere\".
1 min
Israeli Strikes Kill Over 90 in Gaza as Attacks Intensify
ISRAELI strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in 48 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday, as Israeli troops increase their attacks to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages and disarm.
1 min
Nepal Finds Billions in Graft at China-Built Airport
A Nepal parliamentary committee has uncovered large-scale corruption worth around Nepalese ₹14 billion in the construction of the Pokhara International Airport, built by a Chinese company with a soft loan from China.
1 min
Cambodia and China Seal $1.2B Deal for Canal Project
CAMBODIA and China have signed a $1.2 billion deal to finance an ambitious canal project that aims to boost trade efficiency by linking a branch of the Mekong River near Phnom Penh to a port on the Gulf of Thailand, the Cambodian government agency heading the project announced Friday.
1 min
Supreme Court blocks deportation of Venezuelans under US wartime law
Trump administration is expected to quickly ask the Supreme Court to lift its temporary order
1 min
Robots Race to Finish in Beijing's First Half-Marathon
STEP by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China's drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.
1 min
ICICI Bank profit jumps 18% to ₹12,630 crore, driven by rise in margins; beats Street estimates
THE second-largest private sector lender, ICICI Bank, on Saturday reported street-beating earnings for the fourth quarter of FY25.
1 min
Grey areas of using corporate funds for personal luxury
These days, executive compensation of promoters and professional executive directors of listed companies are closely scrutinized by shareholders.
2 mins
Yes Bank Reports 63% Rise in Net Profit to ₹738 Cr
IMPROVED asset quality and lower provisions for dud loans, along with higher fee income, buoyed the bottomline of Yes Bank at 63.3% year-on-year to ₹738.12 crore in Q4FY25, helping the lender to nearly double its annual earnings to ₹2,406 crore, the highest since its crisis in March 2020.
1 min
Elon Musk to visit India later this year
SPACE X founder Elon Musk, in a social media post, on Saturday said he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone and is planning to visit the country later this year.
1 min
HDFC Bank profit up 6.7% at ₹17,616 cr
ICICI Bank profit jumps 18% to ₹12,630 crore, driven by rise in margins; beats Street estimates
3 mins
The unraveling of Gensol Engineering saga
Sebi report earlier this week highlighted Gensol misled everyone — from rating agencies, regulators to investors
3 mins
14-Year-Old Vaibhav Youngest Player to Take Part in IPL
INDIAN batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Saturday made history as the youngest ever IPL player at 14 years old after Rajasthan Royals brought him in as their impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants.
1 min
Barca Make Stunning Comeback to Beat Celta
Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.
1 min
This edition has the best Chepauk wicket: Raina
EARLIER in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming quibbled about the surfaces in use at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
1 min
CSK hope for encore against back-in-form MI
ON an unusually sluggish Wankhede wicket, the hosts defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad comprehensively to register their second straight win on Thursday.
1 min
Ath nat'l coach provisionally banned
In a dramatic development, the chief national coach of athletics has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
1 min
Women race walkers miss 1km as Baboo, Servin win
IN an embarrassing organisational 'goof up', the participants at the women's 35km race walk crossed the finish line without completing the full course while national record holder Ram Baboo clinched the men's 35km gold during the Indian Open Race Walking Competition here on Saturday.
1 min
Living Life with a Laugh
From Wall Street to comedy street and now the happy lane, this Delhi-based life coach has made the right turns
3 mins
The World of Courts, Courtiers, Court Jesters and Fools
Barbed Words
3 mins
Stories Etched in Stone
The sandstone cliffs of Jabal Ikmah—world's largest Dadanitic and Lihyanite inscriptions—remains a hidden gem in Al-Ula
3 mins
Good Will Baking
This Hollander is serving the most authentic Dutch pastries in Kochi
2 mins
Of Smart Sisters and Misogynistic Misters
One of the most beautiful things about art is its ability to transcend the limitations and the esquires of existence, even while exploring the same comfortably close quarters, while on a quest for the raw in all its exquisite and elusive glory, utterly shorn of artifice.
3 mins
The Buzzing Newbie
Sadia Khateeb on her latest release The Diplomat and her desire to work in a mainstream masala film
2 mins
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