The New Indian Express Kottayam - March 13, 2025
The New Indian Express Kottayam - March 13, 2025
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March 13, 2025
Retail inflation below 4% for 1st time in 6 months
At 3.61% in February, low CPI inflation raises hopes for another rate cut by RBI next month
1 min
SAGAR grows into a MAHASAGAR vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched MAHASAGAR, a vision for security and growth for the Global South, as India and Mauritius strengthened their strategic partnership amid China's growing influence in the region in Mauritius on Wednesday.
1 min
Malayalam finds a place in Wikipedia's article writing contest on Islamic heritage
THIS Ramadan, participants from 32 countries will come together for a Wikipedia competition united by a common goal -- create and expand knowledge on Islamic topics in multiple languages.
1 min
Can Nalpalam fill the big shoes of Alappuzha's iconic Muppalam?
The famed bridge, which has served as the backdrop for numerous films, gets a makeover
1 min
Man Denied Bail in Suicide of Wife, Daughters
The Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court in Ettumanoor on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea submitted by Noby Lukose, 44, who was arrested by the police in connection with the suicide of his wife Shiny, 43, and their two daughters Aleena, 11, and Ivana, 10.
1 min
Nedumbrakad-Vilakkumaram bridge at Aroor nears completion
THE much-anticipated Nedumbrakad-Vilakkumaram bridge, connecting Chennam Pallippuram grama panchayat and Cherthala municipality in the Aroor constituency, is now a reality.
1 min
Vlogger alleges cyber attack for supporting ASHA workers' strike
A VLOGGER has lodged a complaint with the Pathanamthitta cyber police, alleging she was facing cyber attacks after publishing a video in support of the ASHA workers' strike.
1 min
Balu refuses to return to kazhakam post
WHILE the row over the alleged caste discrimination at Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam temple has triggered protests across the state, B A Balu, the Thiruvananthapuram resident who was appointed as kazhakam staffer at the temple approached the Devaswom Board authorities on Wednesday, urging them to allow him to continue as an administrative staffer of the temple.
1 min
Fresh Take On Govt-Guv Bond As Arlekar Bats For ‘Team Kerala’
Governor's unprecedented moves set off shock waves in the UDF and the BJP in state
3 mins
Kerala Cong (Jacob) demands two addl seats, besides Piravom
WHILE preliminary discussions on seat-sharing are progressing in the United Democratic Front (UDF), the Kerala Congress (Jacob), a Kerala Congress faction founded by the late T M Jacob, has demanded two additional seats apart from their sitting seat, Piravom, for the 2026 assembly elections.
1 min
Communist leaders Sudhakaran, Divakaran attend Cong seminar
A SEMINAR, organised by the Congress state unit here on Wednesday to mark the centenary of the historic meeting between Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru, was noted for the presence of CPM leader G Sudhakaran and CPI leader C Divakaran.
1 min
Defamation Case Against Sobha Surendran
Alappuzha First Class Magistrate Court has initiated defamation proceedings against BJP leader Sobha Surendran based on a plea filed by AICC general secretary and Alappuzha MP K C Venugopal.
1 min
State panel berth row: CPM leaves Padmakumar's remarks untouched
Upset with exclusion
2 mins
Drug, 'love traps': Syro-Malabar Church public affairs panel backs P C George
BACKING P C George's claims on drugs and love traps, the Syro-Malabar Church on Wednesday said there is substance in the BJP leader's statement made at a meeting organised by the Temperance Commission of the Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) early this week.
1 min
Men-Only Ramadan Pilgrimage Tour of KSRTC Triggers Outrage
Social activists strongly criticise the service, questioning its legality and inclusivity
2 mins
The Import of Iron Age Discoveries in Tamil Nadu
He recent archaeological revelations from Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu have sent ripples across historical and scientific communities.
3 mins
Trump Transactions Spell Trouble for Transatlantic Pacts
The bullying of Zelenskyy flies in the face of decades-old alliances between the US and Europe. A quick history tour shows what their unravelling might mean for the world
4 mins
Make Aadhaar-based payment optional, says House panel
A parliamentary panel report has argued that Aadhaar-based payment system (APBS) for MGNREGA workers should be kept optional and alternative payment mechanisms are made available to ensure that they get their rightful wages.
1 min
Budget allocation to health ministry continues to fall
A parliamentary panel has noted that despite the National Health Policy's target of increasing government health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025, the allocation to the health sector, particularly to the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has not gone up.
1 min
Firm up norms before announcement to skip delays
Highlighting the delay in finalisation and necessary approvals for implementation of various schemes, the standing committee on Housing and Urban affairs has recommended that the ministry should complete paperwork and guidelines for any scheme in consultation with stakeholders before any budget announcement.
1 min
MoD inks pacts with BEL for procurement contract of radar at cost of ₹2.9K cr
Bolstering capability
1 min
Oilfields Amendment Bill gets House approval
THE Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, that seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations.
1 min
Over 2.6K Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in 13 months: MoS to RS
The government on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that the border guarding force BSF has apprehended 2,601 Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to enter the Indian side from along the frontiers in the last 13 months beginning January 1, 2024.
1 min
Reduction of seats will be against principle of federal structure: CPM
THE Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Wednesday sought a consensus on the issue of delimitation, stressing that the exercise based on the current population would result in a decline of political representation of southern states in Parliament.
1 min
IAF chief bats for quick upgrade in capability to check security hurdles
CHIEF of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape.
1 min
Omar-led govt launches bids for 305 liquor shops
AS the demand for banning sale and consumption of liquor is growing and legislators have moved the Private Members Bill on banning liquor in J&K Assembly, the Jammu and Kashmir government has launched bids for 305 liquor shops in the Union Territory.
1 min
Woman killed for refusing to hand over Maiya aid
A woman in Jharkhand's Garhwa has allegedly been killed by her in-laws over her refusal to hand over the financial aid she received under the Maiya Samman Yojana to them.
1 min
₹4.2L cr Budget Bets Big on Ladli Behna Yojana
MADHYA Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Wednesday presented a ₹4.21 lakh crore-plus budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
2 mins
No more 10-km run as J'khand tweaks rules for recruitment of excise cops
LESS than a year after over 13 candidates died in the excise constable recruitment drive in Jharkhand while attempting to clear the physical test required for selection, the state has decided to relax the rules.
1 min
Maha amends birth, death registration laws to curb fake certificates
The Maharashtra government has introduced stricter rules by amending laws to curb fake registration of births and deaths by foreign nationals, state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in the assembly on Wednesday.
1 min
'Feminist' Rabri takes 'bhaang' potshots at Nitish in Assembly
ALLEGATIONS and counter-allegations flew thick and fast in the Bihar legislative council on Wednesday, as CM Nitish Kumar and his predecessor, Rabri Devi, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, exchanged heated words over developmental works undertaken during their respective regimes.
1 min
ASI Asked to Whitewash Sambhal Mosque in a Week
HC asks mosque committee to reimburse cost within seven days
1 min
Ola Electric Sees Auto Segment's Breakeven in Q1
OLA ELECTRIC MOBILITY LTD said on Wednesday it has concluded its company-wide cost-reduction initiative, the 'Network Transformation and Opex Reduction Programme,' which will help its automotive segment to achieve EBITDA breakeven in Q1FY26.
1 min
Riyadh Air eyes partnership with Air India and IndiGo
TONY DOUGLAS, CEO of the soon-to-be-launched Riyadh Air, is exploring partnerships with home-grown airlines — Air India and IndiGo — as the new Saudi Arabian carrier seeks to establish a strong presence in the Indian market, particularly in the India-Saudi sector.
1 min
India to have 1 mn start-ups by 2035: Nandan Nilekani
WITH many unicorns flipping back to India, by 2035 India will be the most preferred IPO market globally, said Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
1 min
Pact with telcos may expedite Starlink's India entry process
The Indian government may soon grant a licence to Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its satellite communication services in India, following a partnership with the country's leading telecom service providers, as per industry analysts.
1 min
SIP Inflows Drop to 3-Month Low of ₹25,999 Cr in Feb on Market Sell-Off
FOR the second month in a row, the monthly inflows into systematic investment plans (SIPs) has fallen to ₹25,999 crore in February as the market selloff intensified, pulling down all sub segments.
1 min
Hyderabad FC Hold Kerala to 1-1 Draw in ISL
HYDERABAD FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League here on Wednesday.
1 min
Hardik of things: India's balance manufacturer
Numbers might not reflect, but Pandya was key to India's CT success
2 mins
Reds pay the penalty in thrilling pre-quarters
PARIS Saint-Germain held their nerve to beat Liverpool 4-1 on penalties and reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday after their tie finished one-apiece on aggregate, while Bayern Munich saw off Bayer Leverkusen to complete a 5-0 win over both legs.
1 min
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