The New Indian Express Madurai - April 28, 2025
The New Indian Express Madurai - April 28, 2025
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In this issue
April 28, 2025
NIA takes over probe, forces ready to strike
HEADS-UP: CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF MEETS RAJNATH SINGH NAVY CONDUCTS WAR DRILLS IN ARABIAN SEA
1 min
China Calls For Restraint, Backs An Impartial Investigation
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, China on Sunday urged restraint by both sides.
1 min
2 Kids Among 6 Killed in Nellai Car Accident
At least six people, including two children, were killed in a collision involving two cars on the Tirunelveli-Kanniyakumari National Highway at Thalapathisamuthiram village near Nanguneri on Sunday evening.
1 min
Cabinet rejig: Balaji, Ponmudy out, Thangaraj in
TAMIL NADU Ministers V Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy resigned from the Cabinet on Sunday and their portfolios have been re-allocated among Ministers S S Sivasankar, S Muthusamy and R S Rajakannappan.
1 min
PM vows 'harshest punishment' for conspirators, justice for kin of dead
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the families of the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir will receive justice, and the perpetrators and conspirators will face the harshest response ever imagined.
1 min
Steel bridges on way to Sathuragiri Hills to allay devotees' flash flood fears
It’s quite a trek to reach the famous Sundara Mahalingam vamy Temple situated on top of the Sathuragiri Hills, with the fear of flash floods only adding to the woes. But it won’t be an uphill struggle for the devotees in near future, according to HR & CE officials, as walking the long and tiring distance will be made easier with the likely coming of seven steel bridges across streams along the 7-km trekking path which will also keep the fear of potential flash floods at bay.
2 mins
Step out of fields, market your produce: V-P to farmers
FARMERS must step out of their fields and get involved in marketing their produce, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday.
1 min
We feel safe, at home in TN: Kashmiri students
In other states, we were forced to hide, but here, people reached out with messages of solidarity, say J&K students
2 mins
GoriPalayam Road Cleared for Kallalagar's Visit
THE state highways department, which is constructing a flyover at Goripalayam, has started removing debris and making the incomplete structure safe for devotees who will converge on the city during the Chithirai festival.
1 min
Uncovered pipeline along Sholavandan-Peranai road poses threat to motorists
A large pit measuring 20x12 ft dug up by Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board along the Sholavandan-Peranai road near Vadipatti in Madurai to install a pipeline is posing a threat to motorists as it has not been closed properly.
1 min
350 water connections disconnected over tax dues
The Dindigul City Corporation has disconnected around 350 domestic water connections and sealed 45 commercial establishments over non-payment of water and property taxes for the financial year 2024-25.
1 min
Customers feel the EMI pinch, apex bank urged to ease rules
AFTER a section of the gold loan customers of the cooperative banks in the state expressed difficulty in repaying the principal and interest on a monthly basis as per the recent directive of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for jewel loans above ₹2 lakh, the cooperation department has approached the RBI through NABARD, requesting relaxation of the monthly repayment norms.
1 min
TVK will form transparent govt, says Vijay, urges cadre to make polling a fest
TAMILAGA Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay urged functionaries to help people cast their votes to their party and make polling a celebration akin to temple festivals.
1 min
Udhaya Inaugurates 132 Projects Worth ₹82 Crore
DEPUTY Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin laid the foundation stone for 132 new projects worth ₹82.14 crore, including the construction of a 6,500-sqm international standard hockey stadium with artificial turf at a cost of ₹9.67 crore, in Coimbatore on Sunday.
1 min
Regularisation Norms Relaxed for Houses Across TN
The state government has relaxed the norms for regularisation of residential encroachments in Chennai and surrounding areas (Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur).
2 mins
VCK will never join hands with BJP or PMK: Thiruma
THE Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) will never join any alliance that includes BJP or PMK, said party leader Thol Thirumavalavan in Puducherry on Saturday night.
1 min
Singhvi Defends SC Verdict in Guv Case, Says Constitution Is Supreme
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi refuted criticisms being made against the recent landmark judgment of the Supreme Court in Tamil Nadu's case against its governor and said it is the Constitution that is supreme and not the other three pillars of legislature, executive, or the judiciary.
1 min
Private people employed by Tangedco to repair work, allege villagers
RESIDENTS of Manadimangalam panchayat near Sholavandan submitted a petition with the Tangedco offices in Madurai and Chennai on Friday night alleging that local officials have deployed an unauthorised electrician for attending to power disruption issues in the locality.
1 min
37 Works to Be Done in Rameswaram Temple at a Cost of ₹207 Cr, Says Minister Sekar Babu
IN a bid to address the needs of the devotees, a team of HR&CE department officials will inspect the Ramanathaswamy temple next month, says P K Sekar Babu, HR&CE Minister after inspecting the temple on Sunday.
1 min
Use mini compost centres, activists tell Madurai corpn
ACTIVISTS and ward councillors from across the city alleged that several micro compost centres (MCC) are not operational owing to a labour shortage and inoperative machines.
1 min
A Hindu Warrior's Forgotten Sacrifice in Karbala
The barbaric Pahalgam massacre brings this unsung history to mind in response. The Battle of Karbala took place on the tenth day of the Arabic month of Muharram in 680 CE at Karbala in present-day Iraq.
4 mins
THE PENINSULA: PROVOCATIONS AND PRIORITIES
Peninsular politics was shaped by a blend of resistance to and collaboration with Delhi. But the current tensions show the need to do more if the region is to maintain its political space
4 mins
After bloodbath in meadow: Country needs to pause, think and act
HE savagery at Baisaran meadows by Islamist terrorists is reminiscent of ISIS's brutality in dealing with their hostages. The massacre of 26 men in front of their wives and children—that too along religious lines—was spine-chilling.
4 mins
Tourism will bounce back: J&K associations
TOURISM in Kashmir, which was on the rise since Covid, has received a setback after the killings of 26 civilians on Tuesday in Pahalgam, but hoteliers and other stakeholders are confident that tourism will bounce back.
1 min
When horse ride operators saved the day amid carnage
LOCAL horse ride operators were the first ones to respond to the April 22 terrorist attack in Baisaran, says J&K Pony Walas Association president Waheed Ahmed.
1 min
Houses of 3 more terrorists razed amid J&K crackdown
HOUSES of three more alleged active terrorists were demolished in Bandipora, Pulwama and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir as security forces continued their crackdown on the terror ecosystem in the Union Territory following the Pahalgam attack.
2 mins
Cross-border families crumble as tensions rise
THE heightened tension in India-Pakistan relations since the terror attack in Pahalgam has disrupted the lives of countless ordinary folk. Taking a tough stance, the Indian government has revoked the visas of Pakistani citizens and directed them to return to their country.
3 mins
Assam to act against Aadhaar holders out of NRC
THE Assam government on Sunday announced a crackdown on Aadhaar card holders who did not apply to get their names included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
2 mins
7 C'garh University Teachers Booked for 'Forcing' Students to Offer Namaz
Students allege coercion
1 min
Iran Port Blast Toll Rises to 28, Prez Visits Site
IRAN's president visited on Sunday the scene of a massive port blast that killed 28 people and injured more than 1,000, as fires still blazed more than 24 hours after the explosion.
1 min
Israeli hits in Gaza Strip kill 63, say Palestinian officials
HOSPITALS in the Gaza Strip received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in the past 24 hours, the local Health Ministry said Sunday, bringing the Palestinian death toll from the 18-month-old Israel-Hamas war to 52,347.
1 min
Lawsuit: Migrants isolated, intimidated at Guantanamo
IMMIGRATION and civil rights advocates have renewed concerns that immigrants detained at Guantanamo Bay are being held in extreme isolation, cut off from meaningful access to legal counsel or candid communication with relatives, according to a new court filing Saturday.
1 min
Donald Trump Urges 'Free' Transit for US Ships via Panama, Suez Canals
US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress \"immediately.\"
1 min
Israel says it has intercepted missile fired by Houthi rebels
YEMEN's Houthi rebels launched a missile early Sunday toward Israel, which the Israeli military said it shot down as US strikes in the Houthi-held capital of Sanaa killed two people.
1 min
Russia Launches 150 Drones Against Ukraine
At least 3 dead, 4 injured in airstrikes on Kostyantynivka in Donetsk; Ukrainian officials say fight in Kursk still ongoing
1 min
US Deploys Missiles, Holds Live-Fire Drills Near China Hotspots
The US military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on Batan Island in the Philippines, as Marines unloaded the high-precision weapon on the northern tip of the archipelago, just a sea border away from Taiwan.
1 min
Sarvam to build first homegrown AI model
THE Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has selected Sarvam AI, a start-up founded in July 2023, to develop India's first homegrown foundational AI model.
1 min
AI Is Revolutionizing Wealth Management For HNIs
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword—it's a game-changer. With rising market volatility, uncertain economic fluctuations, and shifting tax regimes, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNIs) are looking for smarter ways to protect and grow their wealth.
2 mins
Caveat Emptor—Let Buyer Beware
In most of my B-School classes, my students would be asked to maintain a simulated real-time portfolio.
2 mins
Markets Likely to Remain Volatile This Week
Sentiments weakened due to geopolitical developments; analysts ask to maintain cautious approach
2 mins
India Inc Welcomes Electronics Manufacturing Scheme Launch
INDUSTRY leaders have welcomed the launch of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) 2025, aimed at boosting domestic production and exports in the country's electronics manufacturing sector.
1 min
Lower dependence on exports cushions us from external spillovers: RBI governor
WITH the advanced economies facing headwinds amidst the deteriorating global economic outlook, India continues to offer strong growth and stability, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.
1 min
Barcelona Edge Rivals Real Madrid in Wild, Ugly Copa del Rey Final
BARCELONA defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra-time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final on Saturday in Seville, earning his side a 3-2 win over rivals Real Madrid.
1 min
Rana, Pratika help India beat Sri Lanka
COMEBACK star Sneh Rana once again showed why she belongs in the Indian ODI setup with a three-fer as India women beat Sri Lanka in the first match of the tri-series in Colombo on Sunday.
1 min
Mumbai Juggernaut Continues, Crush LSG
IN-FORM Mumbai Indians extended their winning run with a 54-run hammering of Lucknow Super Giants, recording their fifth consecutive victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday.
1 min
Sindhu & Co suffer 1-4 loss in Sudirman Cup
INDIAN shuttlers had a tough day at the office on Sunday. By the time double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu walked into the court, India's fate was already sealed.
1 min
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