The New Indian Express Kottayam - May 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Kottayam - May 17, 2025
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In this issue
May 17, 2025
Rajnath: Pak Using IMF Money For Terror
India on Friday called upon the International Monetary Fund to reconsider its $1 billion assistance to Pakistan, stressing that Islamabad can use it for funding terror.
1 min
Mega diplomatic push via multi-party teams
WITH the Centre set to send nearly a dozen multi-party delegations to various important countries to exert diplomatic pressure on Pakistan, it was learnt that the lists of Opposition and ruling coalition's MPs were prepared by the Prime Minister's Office and conveyed to respective political parties.
1 min
Taliban Makes Fresh Push to Normalize Ties With India
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan is making a fresh push to normalize relations with India as part of its campaign for international legitimacy, sources said.
1 min
Need timely help, else will have to shut shop: Vi to govt
VODAFONE Idea (Vi) has said it will be forced to shut shop if the government doesn't help.
1 min
Setback for Blasters. AIFF refuses club Premier 1 licence
THERE'S bad news for Kerala Blasters fans. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has refused Premier 1 club licence to Blasters this year, hindering the club's chances of participation in the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) unless the management goes for an appeal or pays a penalty.
1 min
Flavour feud! Grower invites mango lovers to settle virtual taste debate
A passionate farmer from Kozhikode finds himself in the middle of an unexpected storm over the taste of a mango grown in his backyard.
1 min
Community-driven disaster management plans to aid two vulnerable tribal hamlets
SETTING a benchmark for the nation, the state has successfully piloted community-owned disaster management plans in two of the most vulnerable, remotely located tribal hamlets nestled within the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats.
1 min
Complaint against CPM leader K P Udayabhanu for blasphemy
A complaint has been filed against former Secretary of the CPM Pathanamthitta District Committee, K P Udayabhanu, alleging blasphemous remarks against a deity.
1 min
Meet held in remembrance of Babu Chazhikadan
KERALA Congress (M) observed the 34th death anniversary of its former leader Babu Chazhikadan on Thursday.
1 min
Air India fined ₹50k for cancelling flight without informing passenger
THE Kottayam Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on Air India for cancelling a flight without notifying the passenger.
1 min
Resentment brews against high command
A section alleges Congress leadership failed to address sentiments of ordinary leaders, workers
2 mins
Resentment brews against high command over rejig
A section alleges Congress leadership failed to address sentiments of ordinary leaders, workers
2 mins
G Sudhakaran Booked Over Ballot Tampering Remarks
THE ALAPPUZHA South police on Friday registered a case against CPM leader and former minister G Sudhakaran for his remarks about the postal ballot tampering.
1 min
Suspected cholera case: 48-year-old man dies
A 48-year-old resident of Thalavady in the Kuttanad, who was under treatment in a private hospital in Tiruvalla with the symptoms of cholera, died in the early hours on Friday.
1 min
Congress plans major state revamp; PAC to be spared
EVEN as the state Congress is going for a major organisational revamp, there won't be any reorganisation of its political affairs committee (PAC).
1 min
We bear losses due to fluctuation in prices and carry on: Farmer
\"BARRING ₹2 per kg of beans charges as transportation cost, the rest of the money made after selling the produce went directly to farmers,\" said Raj, who was the secretary of the collective.
1 min
Coop Societies Liable to Pay GST if Turnover Exceeds ₹20L, Says Report
Serious loss to Central and state govts: Report
2 mins
IMD forecasts heavy rainfall across Kerala
THE India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across the state in the coming days.
1 min
Nedumbassery road rage: Accused CISF personnel acted with intent, say police
The police have deemed two Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel ramming their car into a 25-year-old youth in Nedumbassery an intentional act of murder.
1 min
Postpartum haemorrhage top maternal death factor in Kerala
Hypertensive disorders & sepsis also significant contributors to mortality rate
2 mins
Branding and Messaging of a Conflict
Operation Sindoor was crisp and clear in its intent. There was a rush to register the name as a title for future creative works in cinema, books, and more that could come by
4 mins
How Assemblies Make Laws After Guv Assent
Around half of the laws passed across Indian states in the past year focused on three key areas: education, finance, and local governance, an analysis by PRS Legislative Research showed.
1 min
Post-Celebi, no hiccups in baggage handling
DESPITE the sudden termination of the contract with Turkish-based ground handling firm, Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd, and urgent measures adopted on Thursday night, ground handling operations at the nine airports and the airlines it served remained smooth, said multiple sources across the country.
2 mins
Govt may not call special session of Parliament
'Discussion on military strikes to be taken up during Monsoon session'
1 min
Mehta Named Lead Prosecutor in NIA's Rana Case
THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan and Advocate Narender Mann as lead prosecutors in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) case against Tahawwur Rana, officials said on Friday.
1 min
Hypertension leads to premature mortality from heart attacks, strokes
HYPERTENSION, which continues to be a major public health concern, is a silent killer that affects over 294 million people across South-East Asia, the WHO said on Friday.
1 min
'Op Sindoor' reflects PM's firm political will against terror, says Shah
INAUGURATING a new Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) at the North Block on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said 'Operation Sindoor' is a testament to India's strong political will, accurate intelligence of our agencies and the impeccable combat capability of the three Armed Forces.
1 min
3 Die Cleaning Sewage Tank in Gujarat Factory
THREE workers died after they inhaled a toxic gas while cleaning a septic tank at a factory in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Friday, police said.
1 min
Khurshid comes to PC defence amid row over INDIA future
AFTER Congress leader P Chidambaram's comments on \"the bleak future of Opposition INDIA bloc\" sparked a political row on Friday, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said that the former Union Minister's remarks shouldn't be taken out of context and one has to look at his basic approach and sentiment.
1 min
CEPC demands reciprocal tariffs on Turkey carpets
CARPET EXPORT BODY MEETS CENTRE OVER MILITARY SUPPORT TO PAKISTAN
1 min
'Selfish purposes': HC says polygamy being widely misused in Islam
Though it was permitted in Islam to go for more than one marriage under certain circumstances and with certain conditions, this permission was being 'widely misused', by even going against the mandate of Muslim law, the Allahabad High Court observed.
1 min
MP deputy CM in middle of storm over jibe at Army
AFTER ROW OVER 'BOWING TO FEET' REMARK, DEVDA SAYS MISQUOTED
1 min
Slugfest over SP MP's remarks on Wing Commander
AKHILESH YADAV AND HIS ALLY CONG YET TO MAKE A STATEMENT TO CLEAR THE AIR
1 min
B-town celebs in the dock again in blackbuck case
THE Rajasthan government has challenged the acquittal of Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam, and Sonali Bendre in the 1998 black-buck poaching case in which superstar Salman Khan was convicted in 2018.
1 min
Decks cleared for relocation of seven villages in submerged area of J'khand
THE decks have been cleared for the relocation of seven villages lying in the submergence area of Mandal dam in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) as the Jharkhand government has agreed to provide one acre land besides compensation of ₹15 lakh to each household.
1 min
Knife attack: Salman Rushdie assailant gets 25 years in prison
An American-Lebanese man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack at a New York cultural center.
1 min
Iran, Europe Hold Nuke Talks as Don Issues Deal Ultimatum
IRAN met with European powers on Friday to discuss its nuclear negotiations with Washington, while US President Donald Trump issued a new threat unless the Iranians \"move quickly\" towards a deal.
1 min
Russia, Ukraine agree on prisoner swap but no truce
1st direct talks in three years touched upon truce, possible meeting
1 min
Defence Firms' Stocks Continue to Increase
Stocks of defence-related companies continued to surge on Friday.
1 min
Hyundai Plans to Launch 26 New Models
HYUNDAI Motor India (HMIL) plans to launch 26 new models in the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market by the end of FY2030 as it looks to boost sales amid stiff competition from domestic rivals - Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors.
1 min
IT cos see rise in attrition rate; GCCs now attractive choice for professionals
ATTRITION rate in IT services firms is slowly inching up as many IT companies saw increased rate in the March quarter as against previous quarters.
1 min
Banks stare at fall in deposit growth in FY26
With inflation staying below 4% since Feb, most analysts anticipate two more rate cuts in the current calendar year
1 min
US' 5% tax on remittances expected to shave off $1.7 bn inflow into India
US President Donald Trump's proposed 5% tax on remittances will have a significant effect on India as the country is one of the biggest beneficiaries of remittances from the US.
2 mins
Apple's iPhone assembly exit may trigger deeper mfg push
IF Apple moves its iPhone assembly operations out of India, the country may be compelled to shift focus from basic assembly lines to deeper manufacturing such as chips, displays, batteries, and other high-value components, as per the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
1 min
Thinking' Krunal proves his value
Press Room on the eve of Saturday's IPL fixture, which resumes after a week. \"He tries to outthink the batter. He's not a big turner of the ball. He'll vary his line and length, he'll bowl the short ball, he'll bowl the bouncer. So he keeps making the batter think, because this game is so much of premeditated shot making by the batters. And more often than not, he manages to outthink them,\" the former India captain added.
1 min
India A squad throws more surprises
AS expected, some of India's regular Test players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, have been included in the A squad for the two four-day games against England Lions.
1 min
Focus on B'luru: IPL set for second innings
ROYAL Challengers Bengaluru Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, was at the press conference hall of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday evening.
2 mins
Yamal scores stunner as Barcelona seal Liga title
A STUNNING Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona La Liga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.
1 min
Kohli Back Where He Belongs
IT was about 1.30pm on a humid Friday afternoon in Bengaluru.
3 mins
Rising Temperatures Put Bananas Under High Risk
India's banana production faces increasing risks due to rising temperatures and the resurgence of climate-related pests, which could significantly affect a large number of people who rely on them for nutrition.
2 mins
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